Are crystals the new blood diamonds?

Gwyneth loves them, Adele can’t sing without them and Kim Kardashian uses them to deal with stress. Many of us are lured by their beauty and promise of mystical powers, but are ‘healing’ crystals connecting us to the earth – or harming it?

Best true wireless earbuds 2019: AirPods, Samsung, Jabra and Anker compared and ranked

Our updated list of great bluetooth truly wireless earbuds – at the best prices right now

Five of the best VR headsets

From the Oculus Quest and Valve’s pricey Vive Pro to Nintendo’s family-friendly kits, a guide to what’s on offer in the world of virtual reality

The curated ear: why delicate, decorative piercings are the new tattoos

Multiple piercings make a strong fashion statement, and are less of a commitment than getting inked. But do you know your antitragus from your conch?

20 of the best food tours around the world

Feast your eyes on these foodie walking tours, which reveal the flavours – and culture – of cities from Lisbon to Lima, Havana to Hanoi