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Garmin Venu 4 (41mm) Review: compact AMOLED fitness watch that finally gets battery life right

After wearing the Garmin Venu 4 41mm daily, my take is simple: it’s a very solid fitness-focused smartwatch that finally hits a sweet spot between size, battery life, and features. The watch is comfortable enough to wear 24/7, the AMOLED display is easy to read indoors and outdoors, and the battery...

by Max Rutherford

Guide: the 4 best high-end wireless speaker systems (June 2026)

Guide to top high-end wireless speaker systems for luxury homes, covering Sonos, Denon, KEF LSX, Audio Pro, Dolby Atmos, multi-room design, and smart control.

Our selection of the 6 best luxury AR glasses (June 2026)

A refined guide to the top luxury AR glasses, covering design, optics, ecosystems, battery life and buying advice for discerning tech connoisseurs.

Comparison of the 6 best designer fitness trackers (June 2026)

Explore top designer fitness trackers that blend luxury styling with accurate health, sleep and activity tracking, from Apple Watch to Oura Ring and Garmin.

The 4 best luxury smartwatches (June 2026)

A detailed guide to the top luxury smartwatches, comparing Apple Watch Ultra, Tag Heuer Connected, Garmin Fenix, Galaxy Watch, and more for design, tracking, and battery life.

Top 7 best designer smart speakers (June 2026)

A refined guide to the top designer smart speakers, comparing Apple, Amazon, and Google models for luxury homes, multiroom audio, and elite interior design.

6 best luxury smart home hubs: our comparison (June 2026)

WiiM Sub Pro Review: a smart sub that finally makes wireless bass feel easy

The WiiM Sub Pro is a solid wireless subwoofer that fits best into a WiiM-centered setup. It delivers strong, controlled bass that genuinely improves small and medium speakers, especially for movies and bass-heavy music. The AI RoomFit calibration and app controls make it much easier to dial in than...

by Devon Greyson

Certified Refurbished Echo Hub Review: a decent wall dashboard for an already Alexa-heavy home

After living with the Certified Refurbished Echo Hub for a bit, my feeling is that it’s a useful but not essential gadget. It does what it promises: gives you a fixed 8" touchscreen to control lights, heating, cameras, and routines, with Alexa built-in and support for a bunch of standards (Wi‑Fi, Zi...

by Evelyn Stark

VITURE Luma Ultra XR Glasses Review: bright virtual screen, strong specs… with some pricey catches

Overall, the VITURE Luma Ultra is a very capable portable big screen with some genuinely nice extras, but you have to be realistic about what you’re paying for. The image is sharp, bright, and comfortable enough for long sessions, and the 120 Hz refresh rate plus Harman‑tuned audio make it great for...

by Evelyn Stark

XREAL One Pro Review: portable cinema glasses that are great for media, weaker for work

After living with the XREAL One Pro for a bit, my feeling is simple: as a portable screen, it’s pretty solid; as a general‑purpose work tool, it’s only okay. The picture for movies and games is genuinely good, especially once you switch to the more natural image mode. The screen feels big, colours p...

by Haruki Watanabe

Smart Home Security for the High-Net-Worth Homeowner: Beyond the Ring Doorbell

Explore how luxury smart home security systems for high-end residences integrate biometrics, local AI video analytics, and enterprise-grade cybersecurity to protect large estates with 200+ connected devices while preserving a seamless, hotel-like living experience.

Huawei's 99-Diamond Smartwatch and the Quiet Rise of Eastern Luxury Tech

An in depth look at the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design diamond luxury, blending Francesca Amfitheatrof’s high jewellery approach with titanium, nanocrystal ceramic, 99 diamonds, long battery life, and serious dive ready specs.

The Audiophile Middle Class Is Disappearing: Between a $520,000 Speaker and a $1,900 One, There Is Almost Nothing Left

Explore how the luxury audio market is polarizing between ultra-rare Beolab 90 art pieces and accessible Devialet Phantom streaming speakers, reshaping the $10K–$50K premium audio sweet spot and the future audiophile community.

What Actually Separates a Luxury Drone From an Expensive One

Discover what truly separates the best luxury drones from merely expensive models, from materials and flight intelligence to optics, endurance, and long-term collectibility.

The Ferrari Luce Lands in Rome: 1,113 Horsepower, Zero Screens, One Design Manifesto

In-depth look at the Ferrari Luce electric car design, reported specs, and screen-free interior shaped by Jony Ive, Marc Newson, and Flavio Manzoni, positioning the Luce as a collectible EV manifesto rather than a range race entry.

The Designer Keypad Moment: When Your Light Switch Deserves a Place in the Living Room

Discover how luxury smart home controls, from Control4 keypads to Lutron Palladiom and Alisse, turn automation into furniture-grade design, unify lighting and climate, and create reliable, high-end living experiences.

Your Smart Home Listens to the Cloud: The Case for Local AI Processing

Discover how local AI, edge processing, and privacy-first design transform luxury smart homes into secure, low-latency, and energy-efficient residences while keeping sensitive data under your own roof.

Summer Travel Season Ahead: The Premium Tech Essentials Your Luggage Still Lacks

Discover how to curate luxury travel tech gadgets for summer nomads, from smart luggage and waterproof audio to drones and projectors, with a concise packing checklist and organization tips.

Bio-Based Materials Meet Luxury Design: From Mushroom Leather to Algae-Grown Screens

How sustainable luxury design materials are redefining high-end tech, from Milan Design Week innovations to solar aesthetics, acoustics, and eco-conscious interiors.