Tech

Save our soles! Cobblers on the 15 best ways to look after your shoes

Rotate your trainers, oil your leather footwear and use toe protectors – and whatever you do, don’t chuck your shoes in the washing machine

The Straight Story review

The true story of Alvin Straight driving 200 miles on a rider-mower to visit his ailing brother has a directness and empathy

Unexplained Moscow internet blackouts spark fears of web censorship plan

Kremlin appearing to ramp up control over internet, as it tests new ‘whitelist’ restrictions and pushes people to state-owned app

'Life is such a pain in the ass': what Talk Easy host Sam Fragoso has learned in a decade of grilling celebs

The presenter of hit series Talk Easy has pioneered a style of candid chat that has seen the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Salman Rushdie squirming in their seats – so far only one guest has stormed out

The story of ‘earvolution’: from ceremonial piercings to fashion-statement earbuds

For millennia, humans have been captivated by ear decorations. Now, earbuds not only connect us to the digital world, they also showcase our personal sense of style – and the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 is at the forefront of that development

The V&A’s Gilbert Galleries review – a fabulous treasure trove that must be seen to be believed

Displayed in a redesigned space, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert’s expansive collection of decorative items is not only gorgeous, at last it boldly tackles the question of where these valuables came from