Owners of smart speakers are different from those who don’t own one

   Smart speakers is the latest, fast-growing trend in the tech world. More and more tech companies are entering the AI and voice control technology segment, with many devices incorporating digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant. People are speaking to their smart devices a lot more. Smart speakers are used by blind people, … Read more

Great literary getaways: 10 writers’ retreats for an inspirational break

Follow in the footsteps of George Orwell and nine other celebrated writers to the places that inspired their work

A rare interview with Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo

High-concept, high-fashion and radical, designer Kawakubo is considered the queen of fashion. Jess Cartner-Morley meets the designer at her headquarters in Paris

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Google Home Hub review: the smart display to buy

This gadget is your Google Assistant, smart-home dashboard and digital photo frame in one – and it’s good for cooking, too

Things to Do Before Heading on Your Luxury Vacation

  If you have a luxury vacation booked, you can look forward to some real relaxation and downtime in wonderful surroundings. However, one thing that can spoil your experience is the thought of leaving your home and worldly possessions unattended. Many people are worried about high crime levels, and if you live in a nice … Read more

The end of cleavage: how sexy clothes lost their allure

Milan fashion week is known for seduction and glamour, but even the home of molto sexy dressing is dialling things down. What’s behind the big cover up?