Relive 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival in pictures
This year marks 60 years of the Notting Hill Carnival, and 50 years since Ian Watts began photographing it. Discover his images, free this weekend at London's Outernet
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For sale, a secluded gallery-like retreat by Kengo Kuma in Nagakura, Japan
Wild Bird Forest Lodge is a luxuriously minimalist house in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, shaped by Kengo Kuma & Associates and now for sale, contents included
The City of London’s oldest and largest public space now has a new garden hub
The Finsbury Circus Parks Office, in the heart of London, within a green space dating back to 1606, has just been completed to a design by Studio Weave
Pensaer’s craft-led London terrace extension is full of sculptural detailing
Meet promising emerging studio Pensaer – featured in the Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory 2026 – and take a tour of its Clay House, a considered London extension
OMA reveals its first-ever affordable housing project in San Francisco. Could it be a model?
With innovative materials and smart design moves, 730 Stanyan Street provides apartments for some of the city's neediest, while delivering capital A architecture. See inside
I tested 6 RTX Spark laptops for gaming — and the winner completely shocked me
I just played games on 6 Nvidia RTX Spark laptops. From the Dell XPS 16 to the HP OmniBook Ultra 16, here is our definitive gaming tier list.
Disney+ and Hulu Report Card 2026: A formidable streaming duo, but are they enough to beat the competition?
Disney+ and Hulu bring together two of streaming's biggest libraries, so we're grading them to see if these services are worth your money.
NotebookLM can now read your ebooks — 7 prompts to try
Google now lets Gemini Notebook read eligible ebooks you own. Here’s how to add a book and seven prompts for podcasts, quizzes, recaps and more.
The SweetNight CoolNest is my favorite budget cooling mattress but is this $350 alternative better for side sleepers? I put them to the test
Both the SweetNight CoolNest and the EGOHOME Black 12" mattresses are under $400 in a queen this Labor Day, but which one packs the most comfort into a low price
I tested Noble's high-end IEMs and they boast an unbelievably wide soundstage — but are the Iris worth $699?
The Noble Audio Iris are extremely comfortable IEMs and they boast a wide soundstage, crisp treble and refined mids. They're built well and look stunning, too.
I would definitely cancel Paramount+ and Disney+ in September 2026 —here's why
Here's why you should consider canceling Disney+ and Paramount+ in September 2026.
I've tested every major foldable phone this year, and the iPhone Ultra can beat them all with this one killer feature
While Android foldables have perfected their hardware, the iPhone Ultra could instantly dominate the category simply by solving the messy app scaling mistake.
I’ve been testing the Grado SR325: They’re not the most comfortable, but I could still listen for hours
The Grado SR325 open-back headphones provide great vocal clarity and balance, but they could be more comfortable.
I’ve been doing Pilates for 15 years, and this simple core exercise humbles me every single time
Here's why our fitness editor swears by dead bugs in her routine.
I played the ModRetro M64 — and it's an unfinished remake of the Nintendo 64
The ModRetro M64 does an adequate job of playing Nintendo 64 games, but with competition from the Analogue 3D, it’s hard to recommend the M64.
I tested Subminimal’s newest handheld milk frother — and it’s so much more than a coffee accessory
The Subminimal Nanofoamer Go isn’t quite barista-worthy yet, but it’s a veritable sous chef in the kitchen department.
Get rid of mattress smells with this 5-second daily habit — no baking soda required
You're trapping smells in your mattress every morning without realizing it. Here's the quick 5-second hack that fixes it.
Buying a Robotic Pool Cleaner Based on Suction Power Is a Mistake, According to Our Lab Tests
Some robot pool cleaners offer huge suction power and massive battery life. Our lab data shows why those features don’t matter as much as you’d think.
Just How Water-Resistant Is Apple’s iPhone? I Tested It in My Swimming Pool
Take a look back at Apple’s first water-resistant iPhone and how we made it Jacques Cousteau for a day with our underwater tests.
Google Maps Relabels Lake Ontario After Trump’s Executive Order
Google Maps shows it as Lake America in the US and Lake Ontario in Canada.
Smart Glasses Are Recording in Public. These Apps Can Detect When They’re Nearby
Amid broad privacy concerns, new apps such as Zuckoff help detect smart glasses in the wild.
I Started Wearing a Pebble Watch Again: Time 2 Took Me Back to the 2010s in the Best Way
The Pebble’s return to my wrist after over a decade reminded me what I’d missed.
Peaches and Cream Icebox Cake
I truly believe that the most delicious desserts are the ones that don’t require a ton of work. This peaches and cream icebox cake is the perfect example
Once I Started Making Toast Like This I Never Looked Back
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The Cordless Vacuum I’ve Used Every Day Since April Is Finally $100 Off
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The World’s Highest Distillery Just Made the Perfect End-of-Summer Whiskey
Nike's Weirdest Design Now Glows In the Dark
The Nike Air Foamposite One Phantom/Barely Volt writes an even more eye-catching new chapter in a liquid-metal legacy
Isabel Marant’s Bekett Sneaker Drives a Wedge in the Flat Sneaker Conversation
Isabel Marant's Bekett Reedition sneaker is a remake of one of the best wedge sneakers in the game.
You're Supposed to Stumble Upon This Store the Old-Fashioned Way
AFACTORY, a modest menswear store tucked into a quiet Chinatown street, sells some of New York City's most exciting clothes in New York City. Here's why.
By downsizing its premises, is Bangkok’s Dutch embassy signalling its diminished ambitions?
The Dutch embassy in Bangkok, which once stood proud in its historic spot on Wireless Road, is proving that buildings matter with its relocation to a new