The best gadgets are not only functional and stylish – they add personality to a home. Right now, there are plenty of new launches to get excited about, as well as some old favourites that have been given slick updates. From kitchen tools to cool speakers, here are 15 of the best home gadgets to shop now.

Travel might be opening up again, but the nature of the pandemic means bookings are still subject to last-minute changes or cancellations. To help you understand your rights, we asked three money and travel experts to run us through various scenarios…

Jerome Kaino was already a two-time Rugby World Cup winner with New Zealand. Then, aged 38 this year, he helped Toulouse become champions of France and Europe. He told Tobias Gourlay what he had to learn to get to the top, how he stayed there and what he does to look after himself.

Located in the middle of Kent, Tunbridge Wells is steeped in history, making it one of the most desirable towns in England. Prices there have been soaring amid the recent boom in the housing market, but we’ve done the hard work for you to find some of the best properties currently on the market there, whatever your budget…

Sydney chef Josh Niland’s award-winning and bestselling The Whole Fish Cookbook created the new blueprint for sustainable fish cookery. In his latest book, Take One Fish, Josh continues to showcase the full potential of fish in the kitchen. Here, he shares his tips for buying fish, plus four recipes to try at home – from tuna and ’nduja on toast to john dory chops with jerk cauliflower.

Design runs in the Conran family, so it made sense for Felix to join forces with his dad Alex and launch a business that follows in the footsteps of his grandfather Sir Terence. Today, Maker&Son is the luxury sofa brand with a reputation for making the comfiest furniture around. We spoke to Felix to find out where it all started, how the business pivoted during the pandemic, and what it’s like working with family…

Working habits are up in the air right now. A coworking space could help you re-establish that all important work-life balance. With different memberships available depending on the level of commitment you want to make, and added benefits from beer nights to PT sessions, there’s a space for everyone in the capital…

Boujis, Mahiki, Ministry of Sound and now Raffles – Carlo Carello has been involved with them all. The last 17 months might have wiped out 15 years of profits, but the nightclub owner has a plan to bounce back. He told Tobias Gourlay what happens next – and why getting hit with sticks by a Russian man called Eugene is the most invigorating thing you can do in London right now.

It’s August – a time of year when your condiment cupboard really comes into its own. Whether you’re looking to add some heat to your burgers, smoke to sandwiches or a punch of freshness to a BBQ spread, these 19 sauces have you covered this summer.

Electric scooters are big news – on the one hand, they’re an eco-friendly and efficient way to travel, on the other hand, they’re often seen as a hazard. It proves you need to know what you’re doing if you’re interested in getting one – from safety features to speed range. Here are some of the main need-to-knows, as well as the top models, recommended by experts.

Over the last year or so many of us have learnt the value of utilising all the space you possibly can. And, if you’re not currently making the most of the bottom of your garden, now’s a good time to put that right. Whether you want a home gym, office space or your very own bar, the design team at Rudolph Diesel ran us through your options and told us what you need to think about.

The right kitchen gadget can change your cooking, prepping and cleaning experience. From high-tech thermometers to wine preservation systems, these are the devices we rate right now.