Technology
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Made in Australia: Røde Microphones
Sydney's Røde Microphones, founded by Peter Freedman, designs and manufactures audio gear from raw materials to finished product. A commitment to self-sufficiency has made them a global competitor in professional audio.
Advance preview
Game of Silence and ultra-high-definition are here to take centre stage. Tune in for all the televisual delights that 2016 has to offer with our titillating round-up of future TV trends.
Ordnance survey
From laser technology and missile deployment to regional rivalry, these are the military developments set to shape how nations make foreign policy over the coming year.
Lifestyle technique
Tokyo's Culture Convenience Club blends quality of life and technology in Tsutaya Electrics. The well-designed shop displays hi-tech products alongside books, plants and plenty of comfy seats.
Quiet types
The things they make are so familiar we barely notice their presence. We introduce the masters of ubiquity whose products are always exactly where you need them.
Business
An initiative letting US residents decide on the make-up of their high streets and a Swedish energy drink.
Home advantage
Isolated and challenged financially, Armenia faces a set of post-Soviet problems. In the capital Yerevan, a new generation of tech-savvy entrepreneurs is forging exciting links with the outside world.
Good feline
A global image for Japan, Doraemon combines cuteness with faith in technology. But with the robot cat seeming increasingly rooted in the past, Tokyo’s soft-power brokers face a dilemma.
You heard it here first
Tape cassettes and CDs are relics, leaving streaming as the dominant music format. But are we losing sound quality? The audiophiles at Tidal believe so and are intent on achieving sonic perfection.
Healthy progress
Trade fair Medica showcases the latest in healthcare innovations. ‘Wearables’ are the talk of the floor and could soon monitor your constitution – but who else might be keeping an eye on your activities?
