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Huawei P30 – Lifestyle and Performance United in a Single Smartphone
At the Paris launch in spring 2019 we held the Huawei P30 Pro in our hands and wrote about the best smartphone camera of its time. Seven weeks later...
May 30, 2026
BMI, Waist Circumference, and Ponderal Index: What the Weight Formulas Are Really Worth
The BMI has long been the standard measure for weight. But for athletes it can quickly become absurd: a six-pack athlete lands mathematically in the...
May 30, 2026
Serial 1 Cycle – The Bike for Everyone Without a Motorcycle License
In 2020, Harley-Davidson spun off Serial 1 as an e-bike start-up. We reported on it back then. What has become of the brand, and does it still hold...
May 30, 2026
Smart kettles and more: What really remained of the connected household
At the end of 2023, we asked ourselves why a kettle would need Wi-Fi. Two years later, it's worth a second look: What has become of the connected...
May 30, 2026
China’s Wood Snake Year 2025: A Retrospective Look
From 29 January 2025 to 16 February 2026, the Wood Snake reigned. What lies behind the Yǐsì sign and what follows now in the Year of the Fire Horse.
May 30, 2026
Ultrasound Skin Scrubber: What the Technology Can Actually Achieve
In late 2024, ultrasound skin scrubbers flooded our feeds: a sleek metal spatula promising to deep-clean pores and replace expensive skincare...
May 30, 2026
Euro 2024: Now Is the Perfect Time for TV Bargains
A female entrepreneur from Baden-Württemberg rediscovered hemp as an insulating material in the 1990s and introduced it to Germany.
May 30, 2026
Natural insulating materials such as hemp and flax are becoming increasingly appealing
A female entrepreneur from Baden-Württemberg rediscovered hemp as an insulation material in the 1990s and introduced it to Germany.
May 30, 2026
Boho-Chic: More Than Just an Interior Design Trend, It’s a Way of Life
Boho-chic once stood for rooms packed with Pinterest mood boards: macramé on every wall, tasselled cushions, plants in seagrass baskets. By 2026 the...
May 30, 2026
Modular Furniture: The Evolution of the Four 2020 Concepts
In 2020 we introduced four concepts of modular furniture-Cubit, Fantin, Muuto, and Sebra. Five years on, we take stock: Which idea has caught on...
May 29, 2026
#stayathome: 4 activities to beat boredom
In spring 2020, half the country was stuck at home and desperate for ideas to beat boredom. We recommended four back then. Which of them still work...
May 29, 2026
Our Recipe for a Portion of Joy in Everyday Life
In March 2020, right in the middle of the first lockdown, we wrote a recipe for a lift out of the daily grind. Five years later, it turns out: some...
May 29, 2026
Three Home Essentials for the Ultimate Coziness Feeling
Three things determine whether an apartment truly feels like home: living greenery, soft textiles, and a few personal mementos. We show you what...
May 29, 2026
Valentine’s Day Gifts from the Bottom of the Heart
In February 2020 we wrote down three gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. Six years later, retailers confirm what was implied between the lines: the...
May 29, 2026
This Year It Will Be Sustainable Under the Christmas Tree
In 2019 we recommended three sustainable gift ideas. Six years later, those same ideas have gone from niche to mainstream. We’re taking stock and...
May 29, 2026
Dress Your Home in Luxury: The New Gucci Living Collection
In autumn 2017, Gucci moved into living rooms with its Décor collection: velvet armchairs with animal prints, porcelain from Richard Ginori, scented...
May 29, 2026
Tips and Ideas for Your Own Home Library
A home library isn’t the preserve of stately homes-it’s all about planning, light, and the right order. We show you how to make your bookshelf...
May 29, 2026
Smoking 2.0: The Digitalization of the World’s Most Harmful Hobby
In 2019, the e-cigarette was hailed as the cool, cleaner future of smoking. Six years later, disposable vapes are being banned and the “95 per cent...
May 29, 2026