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Jonathan Margolis


Jonathan Margolis is the technology columnist for AIR MAIL. Before that, he wrote about technology for The Financial Times. Margolis lives in London.

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No-Fly Zone

A humanitarian insect repellent! Our favorite earbuds yet! The fountain of youth turns out to be a very expensive laser! And more …

Sound Engineering

Tuck into ChatGPT! Listen up for the sweet sounds of Japan! Can you say domo arigato, Mr. Roboto? And more

Power Tripping

One vinyl record to rule them all! A home generator to keep you juiced up! Headphones you can take on your next scuba expedition! And more …

Tottenham Hothead

Antonio Conte, former manager of the British Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur, went down swinging … at his own team. But did he have a point?

Blow Them to Pieces

The Leica of leaf removal! An operating-system update that will help you save face! A dongle that will up your headphone game! And more …

Cycling’s Fresh Blood

Whether you’re an e-bike believer or prefer to pedal it out the old-fashioned way, three start-ups are breathing new life into the Victorian-era invention

Sweet Science

A hard-hitting fitness tracker! A clock for book-lovers! The best tool for cleaning your shoes! And more …

The Sun God

A sundial for the stars! The bike light that’s visible from a mile away! Headphones that even the hard of hearing can appreciate! And more …

Screen Grab

A TV that people will want to steal! A vacuum cleaner that bites the dust (in a good way)! A V.R. experience to humble Meta! And more …

Secret Ingredients

An impenetrable hard drive worthy of Bond! A speaker to ring in the Lunar New Year! The formula for a good night’s sleep! And more …

Peace in a Pod

Work in private, in public! The most efficient turntable setup around! Cross your palm with silver! And more …

Seeing Is Believing

Augmented reality for a good cause! An e-reader that’s noteworthy! A wireless speaker that puts Sonos to shame! And more …

Mobile, Agile, and Worthwhile

The best-designed wireless earbuds! Speakers that cost more than most houses! A phone that will make you long for the old days! And more …

Stirring Developments

A hot-chocolate machine you didn’t know you needed; a secret-agent-worthy pair of wireless headphones; the recipe for better flavors; and more

Sound and Vision

A new way to amplify your life’s soundtrack; the Mercedes of vacuum cleaners; a stargazing app for skeptics; and more

Felicitous Fixtures

The best iPhone yet; a litter box that will make you phone home; a “comfort bird” made of rubber; and more

Erling Haaland

The Premier League’s latest superstar is so talented he might spoil the sport for good

Landing Gear

Everything you need to set the tone, predict the weather, jump out of the frying pan and into the air fryer, and more

Landing Gear

Everything you need to keep—or get—fit, stay in the saddle, subdue your fear of flying, and more

Landing Gear

Everything you need to keep your home from blacking out, achieve audio Nirvana, take care of man’s best friend, and more

Landing Gear

An automated terrarium for even the most hopeless of plant-lovers; a streaming device that’s built to move; a power adapter big enough for an army (and 200 countries); and more

Landing Gear

Speakers attuned to amplifying streaming; a magical photo-editing app for smartphones; an electric spice grinder for the ages; and more

Landing Gear

A formidable home-security system from Ukraine; gym equipment fit for a superhero; a smart app for sound-sensitive diners; and more

Landing Gear

A temperature-controlled mug for coffee-lovers; headphones without equal; the world’s sharpest, brightest portable projector; and more