An app a day to keep the doctor away
From simple devices that count steps to monitors for diabetes, asthma, migraines and heart problems, the number of health apps is soaring. But are they any good?
From simple devices that count steps to monitors for diabetes, asthma, migraines and heart problems, the number of health apps is soaring. But are they any good?
Investments of passion performance and global luxury spending trends. Luxury is getting a makeover, all at the speed of social media. The consumer of “luxury” is increasingly digitally-savvy, time-sensitive, socially aware, and more and more concerned about sustainability. The industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% … Read more
The Danish TV cookery show host and entrepreneur helped create the world’s best restaurant and turn Copenhagen into a leading dining destination. Next stop: New York
From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things
Smart homes: Game-changing gadgets bring the tech from science-fiction films to life. The world is now a smartphone society. Our homes are becoming smarter, funnier, more connected, and even a little bit playful. Almost anything in your home, car or office can be gadgetry. New health and lifestyle devices measure anything from how much we … Read more
As the Architecture Foundation publishes the latest edition of New Architects, our critic explores how young designers are making their own rules to get ahead