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The automotive world is developing fast, and they implement new technologies like no other sector does. A lot of money goes into researching and developing electric engines, which are considered to be the future. Indeed, they are great, because they allow designers to create things that have never been designed before. For example, motorcycle designers can use a simple and compact electric motor instead of a bulky combustion engine, and they don’t have to use a massive fuel tank because they can fit flexible battery packages all around the bike, making it more compact and better looking. The French engineers from Essence Motorcycles got…
When somebody thinks about buying a new luxury watch, they mostly think about Rolex. They produce really nice watches, but they are not the only company to do so. Most people focus on Rolex and miss many other, possibly better watches. Today, we will present you three watches you should buy over a Rolex. 1. Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Vacheron Constantin, a company with a much longer history than Rolex is considered to be manufacturing the true “watches of the kings”. Many historical figures have worn their watches, and you can become one of them soon! The Vacheron Constantin Les…
Everybody feels the need to get out of the city once in a while. Today, we will present you a few city escape locations which you can reach fast and cheap. Lets get right into it. Ocean City, Maryland Just a few hours away from most of the US East coast, it is the place you need after an exhausting week at the office. The energy of all the young people around you will recharge your batteries, and the ocean is usually warm enough for a quick swim. Some local businesses also offer you the possibility of renting ski-jets and…
Most people don’t have a safe in their homes because they don’t realize their importance. A safe can keep you out of many problems, so today, we will present you 5 reasons why you need a home safe. Let’s get right into it. 1. To keep your weapons safe Most Americans own fire weapons, some even own lots of them, but not many keep their weapons in a specially designed safe. A tactical safe is very important if you have a valuable collection of weapons or kids running around all the time. People are superstitious and think that safes make it…
Everybody needs to get out of the city once in a while. Some people choose to go on a city break, some choose a vacation in a cozy place and the rest of us, the more adventurous kind choose to go camping. Most people are afraid of camping because they think it is something hard which only the professionals can do. This truly is a misconception, because, with the advancement in technology, camping becomes more accessible for everyone. Today, we will present you a few gadgets that will make your life a lot easier during camping. 1. MPOWERD Luci Luci is a fairly priced…
When somebody sets his office up, he mostly thinks about the looks, but forgets about the most important part, the usability. This happens because they either don’t know about the existence of some gadgets or they underestimate their usefulness. Today, we will present you a few gadgets that might make your life a lot easier and improve your experience. Synelogy Diskstation DS1517+ Most people underestimate the need of backups. Yes, they are expensive, whether you use a cloud service or a home NAS, but they are very important as well. I’m sure that the projects you worked on for many months,…
One of the significant problems with race cars is that you normally have to compromise the technology for driver safety. We could go much faster than we currently go if we could remove the need to protect the life of a human driver. If you remove the drivers from the equation, then you could push the limits of the technology and speed. Roborace is going to do just that. Driverless cars inevitably lead to Man vs. Machine events where the sky’s the limit and speed is dictated by cunning not a concern for safety. The future of race car driving has…
Mankind has always been searching for solutions in order to counteract different alarming situations that we are put through every day. People invented a lot of stuff that is supposed to protect us from floods, earthquakes and other dangerous natural phenomenons. Now, two Chinese designers invented The Duckweed Survival House. Its purpose is to protect people in case of floods and tsunami. The Duckweed Survival House is a floating emergency shelter designed to elevate survival rates and assist with rescues in disaster situations. The target category is people living near coasts, in areas where tsunamis are a common thing (like Japan). The…
I think everyone was impressed about how technology has been developed in the last decade and, as the days go by, people experience a continuous thirst of finding out and testing the latest inventions. We all know that for some of us combining hygiene and pleasure has not worked well by far, that’s why Kolibree, a tech company decided to change this thing by inventing the first toothbrush with artificial intelligence. The Ara is claimed to be the first toothbrush with embedded Al technology, which means that a bunch of 3D motion sensors in the brush will monitor how long…
Are you a “winter person”, but still didn’t figure out a suitable activity to complete your season? You still haven’t managed to learn skiing or snowboarding, but you want to enjoy your mountain trip with the rest of your friends who practice this kind of sports? This season there will be no such problem anymore, since the most yearning winter device has just been revealed. Sled Legs is the first wearable sled product for your legs that helps you benefit of the most amazing winter experience of your life without having any special skills. It represents the simplest way…
Our offices are important places, but most people don’t spend enough time thinking about the aspect and functionality. Many people choose cheap desks, but don’t realize that they will lose more money and time in the future because of this decision. Most of us are spending about 8 hours a day in our office, so it needs to be something that suits all our needs. The ideal desk is ergonomic, has storage places and fits perfectly with the rest of the room. Today, we’ve came with a few suggestions: 1. Covet Desk Everybody loves glass desks. They look modern and…
Eight out of 10 people think of their holiday location long before the vacation date is even established. They all think about possible destinations. About a third of them choose to visit the mountains, but the majority decides to spend their holiday at the seaside. I’m sure everyone had seen the sea at least once in their lifetime, but how many of you heard of an island sanctuary that can offer you everything you have been yearning for your entire life? Get emotionally ready, because this resort is going to change your mind and make you place it on the top…
Going for a relaxing bike-ride and coping with a tire going flat isn’t the view of a perfect trip that any bike lover would like to experience. Because of that, a company decided to make an airless tire that will not sacrifice your speed and mobility on field. Although the puncture-free tires are not a completely new concept, they were rarely used because of their poor stiffness, shock absorption, weight and so on. The engineers of this Utah-based company found the perfect solution for these problems. The new design is made from polymer blends that are durable and pliable without…
The holidays are around the corner. Looking for an awesome present for somebody interested in cinematography or just want to own an awesome piece of Hollywood history? Well you’re in the right place, because I think this is probably as awesome as it gets. Three young guys in New York salvaged the original 35mm film reels from some classic movies and put them to good use. They embedded the film cells (scenes) onto a glass candle. Lighting the candle behind the cell makes it look like the movie has come to life and is airing again. Just for you. The colors of the scenes are vivid…
If you’re one of the many people who come home from their busy and stressful life they have at work and all they want to do is loosen up a little bit by listening some music, drinking a glass of wine and sitting in their favorite piece of furniture in the house, then you’d like to hear about this chair designed to combine two of these things. KBH is a company committed to the craft of making handmade furniture. The KBH Chair is a chair with a Nordic-influenced design and was created by Kim Dolva. While not too many people think…
Skaters and surfers that can afford it tend to move to places where they can exercise their skills and enjoy from some quality time on their skates or surfboards. All they need are the skates or the surfboards, a ramp or some waves and good weather, but has anybody ever thought of getting the privileges of both parties? How about a house located on a beach that has an indoor skating ramp already built? The Merello Halfpipe House is the dream home of every surfing or skating enthusiast, with a surface of no more than 2100 square foot. The house…
If you’re one of the many people that want to ensure the highest level of outdoor security for their residence, then you need to take a look at probably the smartest security camera by far that has just been launched, ready to give your house the security you’ve yearned for. Based on a deep-learning algorithm, this innovation is able to report in real-time if someone suspect prowls around your house, if a car enters the driveway or any other motion executed by humans or pets. Because of the algorithm, it will memorize who is friendly and who isn’t. It provides…
Well, soccer (or football as the Brits would say) is a sport where lots of money are involved. I mean, LOTS of money. Today, we’ve put up a list of the most expensive soccer players from all times. Please note that this is only the transfer value of the players. Besides the transfer fee that clubs have to pay when they buy a player, they also need to pay that players wage, which can go up to 1/5 of the player’s value. 1. Lionel Messi The whole world knows Messi. He is the most popular soccer player ever. Also, every…
How many times did you come home after a busy day at work and all you wanted to do was to relax and loosen up a little bit, relieve the stress you accumulated, but the shoulders’ pain didn’t let you do that? From now on, this won’t be a problem anymore, with the new C-REST Portable Massager. The C-REST not only relieves you from the pain you have to endure every day after office hours, but it can also change your spiritual mood, too. It relieves the pain in your neck and shoulders, the stress inside your body and helps…
Have you ever wondered how easy life would be if we wouldn’t be concerned about all the important things like your house’s keys, documents, credit cards or even medication? Sometimes, you can’t find a place for each of these things and they get lost in bags, pockets or wherever we throw them before of after they’ve committed their purposes. What would you think about a new structured wallet that can both fit nearly all the stuff you would need with you at any moment and be small enough to pass in your pocket? There’s no need in wondering, because CRATE Carbon…
No matter what lifestyle people follow or whether they’re rocket scientists or office people, they all had to cope with the impossibility of having a simple tool at a desperate moment. These sort of problems will be over when they’ll hear about the Talon Ultra Lightweight Pocket Tool. With over 17 tools claimed to get you out of trouble, we can say that the Talon is a pretty well equipped multi-tool for its “weight” class. It is beyond perfection for people on the go and especially for the busy ones that have to travel a lot. The tiny ultra-lightweight form makes the tool…
I think that nearly every boy out there has at least once thought about having his own airplane. Some “cool guys” are now doing it for a living (makes me tear up a bit) and some are still trying to make it happen. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Cobalt Valkyrie-X, a luxury private plane. It is one of the fastest piston-powered airplanes in the world. The 350-horsepower engine moving the propeller gives this beast enough power to fly 3 passengers and a pilot at the speed of 230 miles per hour for about 1,200 ground miles. In…
Drones have come a long way. It the beginning, they weren’t even drones but rather RC planes with a small camera attached to them. They were difficult to control and the footage recorded by them was awful. The, better and better drones came out, but they all had the same problem. They were BIG! DJI has launched a new drone, the DJI Mavic Pro in order to fix the above-mentioned problem of all drones. The drone, when folded, is as small as a water bottle and can perfectly fit into your pocket. But let’s see what this puppy can do,…
For years now we’ve been hearing bits and pieces of information about how close we are to virtual reality (VR) being an everyday thing. Just thinking about it opens up a whole new world. You get a chance to experience technology in a way you have never done before. Google has just surprised us all and revealed Daydream, which will be arriving in November, just in time to make the holiday season special. Daydream is a virtual reality platform designed to be easy to use and intuitive. Something that everyone will be able to enjoy without much previous experience. The headset…
Almost every child had the dream of having a tree house in their backyard. There is something magical in the idea that you can actually live on top of a tree, like an elf king of a fairy tale princess (buh, childhood allover again). Most of us didn’t succeed in building it, but now you can have your childhood dreams come true because Guy Mallinson has created the most perfect and luxurious tree house EVER. Guy Mallinson and his London-based team have designed one of the best tree houses. It is located in the forests of Dorset near Southampton. The…
Olive oil has been in use since the birth of civilisation. People have used it for a lot more things than cooking, like making soap and filling oil lamps. Today it is the preferred oil in almost every household in the world. You might think that sunflower oil is on the first place, but it isn’t even in top three. There are many types and they differ based on the quality of the olives and the way it was pressed and produced. Some of them are a good choice for salads and some are best used in grilling vegetables and…
Making a perfect cup of coffee is an art and a process. All the way from the beans traveling half the way across the world to the coffee ending up in your morning cup. Everybody wants their coffee as fresh as possible and considering that ground coffee loses its freshness even faster than a bean a solution was needed. This is where the Blue Bottle coffee comes in. Their coffee is regularly ground and sealed in airtight bags, Once you open it the smell of the coffee is almost the same as if you just ground it yourself. Their slogan…
Let’s be honest here, it is not a proper morning if there is no good coffee around. Or even worst, if there isn’t any coffee at all! The best way to start your day is with a perfect cup of hot coffee in your hand. You just know that things are going to go well after something like that and that you began your day the right way. But when you know that your day is going to start at the construction site or somewhere in the middle of the woods you don’t want to drink cold coffee from a…
If you are the kind of person who likes to be active during the day everything is so much more fun with your favourite music playing. But sometimes when don’t really have a place carry your headphones and putting them in your pocket just tangles them up and makes them malfunction. The Mophie power capsule is made for wireless headphones and fitness trackers. It is an elegant, black, compact travel case. You can carry your in-ear headphones in the capsule, or your fitness tracker or any other wearable and the power capsule will keep it charged and protected while…
In case you are on the lookout for a new wallet it would be wise choice to take a look at the new Bellroy collection which they did in collaboration with Barneys. They are so elegantly and good designed that you will get inspired to even clean out and slim down your current wallet. They’re are simply amazing, and not many wallets can beat them. Bellroy started selling their first wallets in 2010 and they have been doing an excellent job so far. When the owners of Bellroy were in college, they came up with the idea of slimmer wallets, and…
Two weeks ago on a bright sunny day, the Deus Ex-Machina Ago TT was released. It is the new MV Agusta Brutale 800rr made by Woolie’s Workshop. Many motorcycle enthusiasts were officially introduced to the new model, made in honour of the Deus Emporium of Postmodern Activities in Venice. This model reminds us of the famous racing days of the 60’s and 70’s and the retro feel of the motorcycle is simply irresistible. This motorcycle gets its name from the motorcycle racer Giacomo Agostini – between 1966 and 1973 he won 10 Isle Of Man TT’s. A worthy name for…
Wearable technology is something that has been on the rise in the recent years. From fashion accessories to watches, we are seeing more and more technology being incorporated into everyday objects. Right now we have a competition going on with different companies putting out products on the market every day and, of course, each product comes with advantages and disadvantages. Finding the right product for your needs is the key. Garmin has just made a very stylish looking and attractive wearable watch, and that certainly gives it edge over the competition. Garmin has a lot more experience in the department…
I think we all have the dream of going on a road trip across the country, and doing it in style. If you decide to go on the road with your friends or your family, you will have a lot of stuff to carry around, which isn’t very handy if you sleep in hotels. And if you do decide to live on wheels you certainly want it to be comfortable and fun. So here is the Bowlus Road Chief Trailer, a trailer (RV) that will blow your mind and make you want to take a break from work and take out…
Living in an apartments for rent in savannah ga and owning a bike can sure be helpful, but it also has disadvantages. If you live in the countryside, there is plenty of space around your house for storing your bike, but in a city? Not too much. You need something that doesn’t take too much space, but it can keep your bicycle safe. But wait, there is this new product that came out recently, Airlock. Airlock is a high security bicycle storage hanger that can save you a lot of space and a lot of worry. It is a wall-mounted…
If you’re familiar with this innovation, you’d like to hear more about the updates that were brought up to this amazing “fitting anywhere” key organizer. If you’re not, all you need to know is that you can forget about carrying around that noisy cluster of keys and transform all that mess causing you trouble and which occupied a lot of space into a silent and organized stack. The first advantage everybody will notice at its first sight is that the overall thickness of the Orbitkey 2.0 has been reduced by 2 mm, which means there’s no doubt it fits…
Just because summer and estival season are almost over doesn’t mean that you should not think ahead and get yourself a new backpack for the (school) period. Or maybe you are planning to take a trip to the woods this fall, or do a bit of camping with your friends. Either way the Premji Waterproof Backpack is the backpack that will suit your needs. Ethnotek is on a mission to bring us amazing looking backpacks with hand-made textiles from around the world. They have artisans from Ghana, India, Guatemala and Indonesia which are making different ethnic patterns. As Ethnotek says:…
Do you ever feel like you’re not gifted with enough knowledge to get some things well done? Setting up your speakers right can be one of these things. I can assure you that it’s pretty difficult to achieve that sound quality you’re looking for. The good thing is that there are some tips you can definitely consider. If you keep account of them, you will get your job done just like a professional. You can never hit the road without the suitable equipment, right? The same thing you need to do with your speakers, so get the right gear first.…
Who hasn’t heard of the great Van Gogh? Shunned in his lifetime, but one of the most famous painters in our time, even if you are not familiar with art you were bound to see some of his paintings and know who he is. Jaeger-LeCoultre, a Swiss watchmaker has decided to celebrate the famous Dutch artist with one of the new watches they have designed. The luxury watch manufacturing company has teamed up with the artist’s’ museum in Amsterdam to make sure that they create the best looking product that represents the art of Van Gogh. It is a limited edition…
How many times did you miss an offer of going out in nature with your friends because they always came up with the excuse that there is no possibility of cooking food out there, there’s no comfort, no life like home? Exploring the nature has become one of the main activities everybody practices lately. The main reason for that is technological advance. It makes things that were not possible before a reality. One example for that is the Readyman Pocket Survival Stove, that makes life in the wild easier than before. This life saver is small and light enough to fit…
“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride| said once John F. Kennedy and I’m sure all the bikers agree with him. Assuming you already own one, here are 7 things you (probably) didn’t know your average bike shop could do for you. 1. First of all, you need to know that you can find a proper bike anywhere, but there are shops that are willing to design a bike from the ground up. The idea of buying a custom bike is good for people with non-standard body types (very tall or small) and also, athletes who are…
After six years of waiting we finally get to see the new Espolon Anejo X Tequila. The master distiller Cirilo Oropeza has been preparing it for the market very carefully and it has been worth the wait. The design of this amazing bottle has been influenced by the legendary Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada, who was famous for making satirical remarks with his art in his time, but is remembered today along with the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The black, matte bottle will definitely make you wonder what is hiding on the inside. By…
Mobile phones are something that everyone uses regularly without changing or cleaning it often. As time passes by, fingerprints impressions, dust and of course, bacteria get deposited on the mobile screens. When this moment comes, you have to clean it over and over again as the sticky and dusty particles just get adhere to it because of microscopic scratches in the screen. Of course, you need something to clean the displays with. Regular clothes and sprays are quite expensive and not that effective. Glasses cleaning sprays are better, but they run out very fast. Some clothes can even damage your…
A new wallet can be a new way to look at your finances, a fresh and clean start, like a new haircut. And keep in mind that a wallet can say a lot about a person. So if you want to make good first impressions and seem professional and organised then you should definitely invest in a new wallet. Here are some cool wallets that are not going to leave a huge dent in your budget. 1. Trove Wallet This is by far the best slim wallet out there. It is made by hand in England out of the finest…
How many times has it happened that you put your keys somewhere and then when you need them they are nowhere to be found and you spend hours looking for them? Or have you ever parked your bicycle somewhere in the city and then forgot where you left it? We lose our things all the time, and now, thanks to TrackerNow that will no longer be a problem. TrackerNow is also a great way to make sure that if something of your’s gets stolen you know exactly where it is. It is a really small GPS tracking device that combines…
Don’t ask for price Having a Rolex is a prestigious thing to have, no matter how old you are. Picking one out for yourself or for someone you love should be a careful process, because you have a lot of options. It is not the most famous watch brand for no reason. Rolex makes the best luxury watches in the whole world. You may think that a watch isn’t necessary in a time when everyone can just pull their phone out of their pocket to check the time, but a Rolex is so much more than just a watch. This…
Every once in awhile all of us get a desire to leave the urban environment and relocate to a secluded place in nature. Because the busyness of the city can sometimes be too much, we all need to recharge our batteries and breathe in the clean air. Maybe find a small house with a good view that is not too far away and go there on the weekends. An architect from Hamburg, Germany has come up with a design for an amazing A-shaped house that can sit on an edge of a cliff. It has unobstructed views on both sides…
This bottle makes things easier In case you are into any kinds of sports activity and fitness, then you know how hard it can be to keep yourself hydrated during the summer months. The sun can be merciless these days and we all want to take as much cold beverages as it is possible, but to stay comfortable and at ease at the same time. This can seem as an impossible task. But thanks to the new Golchi bottle you can be active and hydrated with ease and style. This new amazing bottle can hold two different beverages at the…
iMAX quality, your home Everybody loves going to the cinema, especially during the summer. It is a really a fun way to spend an evening with your friends, but sometimes movie theaters can be overcrowded and noisy and it ruins the experience of movie watching. And iMAX movie theaters are always a popular choice. You get the chance to lose yourself in a magical world of film for a couple of hours and leave the movie theater inspired and refreshed. Well, thanks to the new iMAX private movie theater you can get all of this in the comfort of your…
The key to privacy? Let’s be honest, privacy online is a hard thing to get these days, with a new virus or a hacker lurking around the corner all the time. And it is very important to try and keep some data private, like your bank account or your social media profiles. You can use different programs to ensure that you are safe, but the best thing would be if one product could do all the necessary things. SilentKeys is that thing we have been hoping for. It is an amazing USB keyboard that will protect you both online and…
Cheap travelling Do you like to travel but you think that you cannot plan it out by yourself? Are you excited about the prospect of discovering new destinations but are worried it might cost you too much? Well, you should be at ease because we’re about to show you a way to plan your travels and have fun at the same time. First of all you need to decide which part of the globe you would like to visit. Maybe you have always wanted to go to Paris or another big city in Europe? Maybe it’s an exotic country like Panama…
Designed with travel in mind Nobody wants to be sweaty and sticky on a summer day, especially if they are traveling and trying to stay presentable. You want to wear something light and bright, and something that can keep up with your busy lifestyle while still being decent for every situation. The creators of a new kind of travel pants that won’t let you sweat had all of this in mind and they have made a perfect pair of traveling pants. The material is pretty light and lets your skin breathe, unlike most formal pants out there. The Live Lite…
Do you like to travel a lot? Do you want to see as much of the world as possible? If that is the case you will need some knowledge of the gestures around the world to help you communicate with the locals easily and without confusion. Some forbidden gestures that people find normal here might mean something very bad in other places of the world. Here are some examples of the ones that might cause misunderstandings. Hopefully you will find some of these helpful one day. The moutza or “talk to the hand” gesture – putting your spread hand out…
Growing without contact The future is here. And you don’t even need to be a plant lover to find this one of the most amazing ideas ever. It’s like something out of a futuristic film production. And in case you do enjoy growing things in your garden or in the comfort of your home this will blow your mind. Lyfe brought such a brilliant and breathtakingly beautiful product. Simon Morris has created Lyfe – a system that allows plants to grow in a zero gravity environment. He says that he has always been interested in properties of matter and energy…
If you have never tasted Indonesian food before and you are wondering where to start you journey, here are five of the best dishes to give you a good start. Indonesian food is full of fresh spices and herbs. People all around seem to agree on that as the thing that makes it special. Nasi Goreng – so let’s begin with the most famous one, the national dish. It literally means “fried rice” and it is a plate full of tasty vegetables, chicken, shrimp paste, and always completed with eggs. It has an earthy and smoky flavour and the taste…
With Memorial Day just behind us we thought that you needed to see some of the most amazing Memorial parks across our beautiful country and remember again all the men and women who gave their lives for the United States. Antietam – Sharpsburg, Md. – let us begin this tour on the east coast. Antietam National Battlefield is in northwestern Maryland and it is the site of the bloodiest single-day battle in US history. On September 17th, 1862 around 23,000 Union and Confederate fighters giving up their lives on this soil. Gettysburg, Penn – We all know about the battle…
Upgraded Beer Pong Who hasn’t played beer pong at least once in their lives, during college years? We all know how fun it is, so it was high time someone made a special kind of cup for it, because the game deserves it. And in case you don’t know what beer pong is, here is a little explanation: beer pong is a drinking game in which the players throw a ping pong ball across a table with the goal of landing the ball in a cup of beer on the other side of the table. You could be very passionate…
Once in a lifetime experience Are you an adrenaline junkie? Do you need more excitement in your life? Do you want to plan a super cool camping trip for your friends? Well, if the answer is yes then this is the thing you were looking for – a camping trip on a erupting volcano in Guatemala. Let me tell you, it is as awesome as it sounds. The Santiaguito is a crater that is also a lava dome and a part of the Santa Maria Volcano. In the year of 1902 it exploded and it was one of the biggest…
Western Culture Turned Upside Down In case you enjoy discovering new places and getting to know different cultures you simply need to read this post and check out all the reasons why you should visit Iran this year. Iran is the hearth of one of the greatest and oldest civilizations that ever were, the Persian empire, and it has a rich cultural and historical heritage. The first thing that you need to see is the Golestan Palace (Roseland Palace) in the capital of the country – Tehran. The palace is the oldest historical monument in the city. The gardens will…
Looking for a trail? If you are looking for a new trail to host you this summer, there is some great news for you – the Santa Monica Mountains are ready to offer an amazing experience. You will get a chance to enjoy the views from two completely different worlds. Get to see the vastness of the Pacific Ocean and check out the civilization up and down the shore line. The mountain peaks, mesmerising cliffs, the forests – you get to see all of that on this new trail. It took years of easements and building but the 67 mile long trail is…
In case you ever had a dream about spending some quality time with your friends on a lake somewhere or maybe by the sea, just floating above the water with a cold beer in your hand? The Hammocraft might bring your dream to reality. Now all you need to do is call your friends and let them know that you are about to spend the best weekend ever on the lake. The Hammocraft is a high quality aluminium and stainless steel construction that you can sling up to five hammocks on and take a nap on the water or just…
Timur Bozca is a very innovative designer that has a good eye for detail and strives towards perfection as he has designed a new superyacht that is a sight to be seen. So in case you ever wanted to travel the seas in a super stylish and elegant yacht this is the one you need to keep in mind. From another world If you were to see this superyacht from a beach somewhere I am sure that for second or two you wouldn’t believe your eyes, because the clean lines and the sleek black exterior make it look like something out…
High quality sound that will impress even the most sensible audiophile, but also wireless and all of it at half the price of a big brand like Sony or Bose? This can’t be true, or maybe it is? The Nowall CH-1 Earphones pretend to achieve this. Because they are wireless, you can listen to your favorite music while getting your morning run or cleaning your room, all without missing a beat. The Nowall CH-1 is the world’s first dual-driver Bluetooth earphone pair. What does that mean? There are actually two speakers in each earpiece. Of course, this comes with its…
So the warm weather is here and you want to be with your friends and have some cold beers, but you don’t always know when your friends are actually drinking? With this new product you will know every time when one of your friends cracks open a bottle with the Smart Bottle Opener. Nobody should drink alone. BOx is a smart and stylish bottle opener that has a smart board which syncs itself via WiFi to the app you install on your phone, and so every time you open up a bottle, the BOx app will share that information with your friends.…
Modern world can be very stressful sometimes. Our lives are hectic and usually, lack proper time to relax. We get used to this way of life and soon enough we find it to be normal, but it is certainly not. Stress is not good for our body, neither for our mind. Just think how much more energy you would have if you only knew how to let stress go away. And with this new Melomind headset you can. All you need to do is put on the headset and you’ll be on your way to something better. A French team created…
In case you are planning a trip out to the wild for the first time or if this is the hundredth time you have done that, you need a good survival kit with you. You never know what the day in the woods will bring and it is best to be prepared for all kinds of outcomes. This Bush Pilot Survival Kit seems to have everything you could need to actually survive in the wild. First thing first, it comes with a firearm – a Chiappa .44 Magnum lever-action rifle, so not just any of-the-shelf firearm. And for the purpose…
Are you planning an exciting camping trip with your friends and family this summer? Do you want to throw a party at the lake or by the beach? If you are, you will definitely need good speakers to get the party going. And you should know about Survivor – the world’s first and only 2 in 1 Bluetooth speaker sound system and car battery jump starter. The Bluetooth speaker has a 30W high performance, premium, sound system, so just the thing you need when you want your music to be heard in the way it was intended. It produces a clear…
Can a prefabricated home look stylish and appealing? Many would argue that it can not, especially with an A design from the 60’s that makes you think of cheap post-war solutions. Well, the good thing is that there are still amazing people out there with vision and imagination that are able to turn things around and prove us wrong. A way to make a 60’s prefab look amazing and the story behind it Danish awarded designer Jens Risom decided to remake his summer house, just off Rhode Island, and to do it under 25.000$, because all the design magazines were…
Bicycles are getting more popular in the recent years, and for good reason – cycling keeps you fit and healthy without doing any damage to environment like cars and buses. They require less space than any other form of transportation and solves traffic density issues in big cities. Team of GeoOrbital invented an electric wheel in Cambridge. They have previously worked in creating electric vehicles for Ford and built micro-businesses with the Peace Corps. Because they all love using bicycles they created this new and amazing product. From a normal to a cool bike in just 60 seconds GeoOrbital Wheel is an…
Alright gamers, listen up: we’ve got a good one for you. Gone are the days of missing pieces, lost instruction books, and busted up boards. So throw away that rock that you’ve been using to replace the car token in your monopoly game and read on. From the brilliant minds at Keep Gear comes “The Gamefolio System”, a portable storage system for your board games. The system is essentially made up of briefcase-style bags filled to the brim with pockets, pouches, and compartments that can all be customized to fit the game of your choice. In addition to board games,…
Are you wondering what to get for your friends or parents birthday? Do you want to find a gift that is appropriate for any age just to be sure? Don’t worry too much, here is a list of interesting things you could get or they could inspire you to get something else: 1. Saucey – an on-demand liquor delivery service that currently exists in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and other cities, makes a fun cocktail kit for about 50$. This is a gift that your friends would like no matter if they are 25 or 65 years old. 2. A…
Having a piece of equipment like a drone means that you need to have good quality backpack to carry it in. In recent times drones and quadcopters have gotten much more accessible to the public and anyone interested in aerial photography and video can buy one and use it to make amazing things. This means that new challenges arise and the industry needs to meet them. Like making a backpack that can keep the equipment safe and protected from any weather. Getting an amazing shot means you need to go to an amazing location, and this usually means walking through…
Have you ever wondered how a particular tattoo would look on your skin? Or what kind of a tattoo you should get but you never had the chance to really see how it would turn out before you actually go and have it inked? Well this new app can give you all the answers in a couple of seconds. All you need to do is draw a smiley face on the part of your body you would like to see the tattoo on and start the app. Point the camera at the smiley and the tattoo of your choosing will…
For all the people that like using the computer mouse and spend a lot of time with it, whether for work or for fun, it can be troublesome for your muscles and cause back pain. Using a mouse involves you in moving your body in the same way over a long period of time and using the same muscles over and over again, and that leads to pain and soreness. To avoid all of this, and still use a mouse the team that created Tmouse made some changes and adjustments. It is a truly deformable mouse with two gripping methods…
This innovative product works both as a gyroscope and as a mechanical spin top, and in case you are wondering what either of those are, here is a short explanation: a gyroscope is a spinning wheel or disc that uses the Earth’s gravity to determine orientation and a mechanical spin top is a toy of course that has existed since antiquity and maybe even longer, sometimes they were used for gambling. Spin is one of the biggest mechanical metal production top, it is made from one piece of aircraft aluminium, and in case you are thinking that aluminium is not…
In 1906 Montblanc created the ‘Rouge et Noir’ fountain pen and at that time it was considered to be an amazing technical improvement, because you no longer needed to dip the pen in the ink to write. Now Montblanc is celebrating the 110th anniversary of this event and they have made a new collection for the occasion. It is a nice way to celebrate the innovative spirit that made the company famous. In case you are thinking why should you use a fountain pen in these modern times here are some valid reasons: well first of all they will make…
Oh wine, the drink of the gods and heroes. The one drink that nourishes your soul and if the ancient Greeks had a whole cult around it I don’t see the reason why you should not have a glass or two every once in awhile. More useful than you might think Kuvée is the first and only bottle in the world that will keep your wine fresh to up to 30 days. As they say “your last glass of wine is just as great as your fist”. So when you get home from work and you want a glass of…
We all live busy lives and sometimes it seems hard to take care of ourselves and our inner world. It can even seem selfish when you think of your work and family and running errands and a million other things that need to be done. But that way of thinking is not very healthy for you. If you take a bit of time for yourself every day to make yourself feel good first and then do all the things that need to be done you will dramatically change the quality of your life. 1. Meditate Meditate – when you wake…
Technology and innovative design has come so far in the recent years that we can enjoy places and buildings that look like something from a dream. People are creating amazing things that are both beautiful and help the environment. Baharash Bagherian, the design director and founder of Baharash Architecture says: “Today, thinking holistically at all scales is important for creating a higher quality of life while also protecting the environment.” And with that in mind the design team has planned out the world’s greenest eco resort in Liwa, the southern region of UAE. The eco resort is scheduled to open…
Have you always wanted to have a home full of wonderful plants but they never seem to thrive and grow in an indoors environment in a way you imagined? It is probably not your fault as there are numerous reasons why this happens to plants indoors – they do not get enough light like they would in nature, the air is too dry, you don’t know how to water them properly etc. This EcoQube is the new solution to this old problem. Eric and Kevin, to students and friends from San Diego decided to use their knowledge of aquariums to…
Spend a night in sleeping in a shark aquarium. That sounds like something out of a Bond movie. But don’t worry it is not fiction, you actually do have a chance to do this. On April 11th, 12th and 13th, the Aquarium de Paris is hosting a sleepover in the Shark Aquarium. You could be ten meters deep under water with 35 beautiful sharks swimming around you. Stay in bed while a 360-degree transparent wall separates you and these amazing creature. This is a once in a lifetime thing to do. Fred Buyle, a world record-breaking free-diver, underwater photographer, and…
Do you have guests coming over for drinks and your place looks like a hoarder’s nest? Is your mother coming for lunch? Or are you just tired of living in a messy environment? No matter what it is don’t worry – a good plan and some nice cleaning products will make everything right. Cleaning can be fun and a sort of freeing experience once you know how to do it. Nothing gets gone without good music, so get your favorite upbeat album and start off with nice vibes going through your house. It is best to start in your bedroom,…
Tired before the end of the day? Sitting in your living room wondering where did the time go and why haven’t you managed to get anything done,? You might want to reconsider your time management abilities. 1. Organize Yourself Self-management is the most important part if you have this time spending issues. Sit down and take a piece of paper, write down how your usual day goes. Then carefully look at what you have written down and find the areas that are most time consuming. Take another piece of paper and write down how you would like your day to go, from the morning to…
Paintball is an awesome way to have fun and bond with your friends, especially now that the weather is warm. If you love an adrenaline rush a good paintball game is all you need this weekend. Coldblood Art, a company from Thailand that designs masks and helmets, has made a some great looking masks for paintball that will instantly make you look cool, and let’s face it – menacing. The head designer who calls himself “Bomb” has made bold choices that paid off. All the masks are colorful, innovative and highly detailed. I suppose that wearing them can make you…
If you are an outdoors type of person, or you are simply planning your spring camping trip you need a good knife with you. It’s one of those things you will sorely regret not taking with you. And the best thing you can do is take a reliable one. You will need it for both preparing food and making good fires and lots of other stuff. Kerambit is a company for Los Angeles, California, founded three years ago. In that small frame of time they have become the world’s largest supplier of custom kerambits. That is a testament to quality…
Craft beer has been a trend for a couple of years now, and it is getting bigger by the day. Everyone wants some quality ale. The whole philosophy around beer is being reinvented and refreshed. Considering how bland and lifeless the mainstream beer scene is looking it is no wonder that men want change and diversity. This is why having your own home-brewing kit for beer seems like a logical next step. You are a man and you can make your own beer, the way you like it. So what is a mancan? Basically, it is a personal-sized keg-style growler, small enough…
With the warm weather just around the corner everyone is starting to think about spending more time outdoors and the easiest way to have a great time with your friends and get some fresh air is to have a barbecue party. Just imagine a slow Sunday afternoon, your back yard is filled with the laughter of your friends and family, you have a cold beer in your hand, standing next to a delicious barbecue. A German designer Thomas Kaiser seems to know all of this and he has come up with a stainless-steel Cube Fire Pit that will meet all…
Is your anniversary getting closer? Do you want to do something extra special for your partner but you are out of ideas? Be at ease, because here are some fun and exciting ideas for you to consider. 1. Take them on a date to a place where you had your first date or to the place you two met. If you live in a completely different place now it could be even better because you two can have a fun road trip and relive some of the best things from your past together. 2. Get candles, massage oil and give…
We all have phones and laptops and tablets and all sorts of timekeeping technology, but that doesn’t mean a good watch has gone out of style. Not by any means. And the thing is, it’s much more practical to know the time just by looking at your wrist than fishing for your phone from a bag or pocket. Another thing is that if you are dressing to impress, a good watch is a must have. Hublot – the Swiss luxury watchmaker founded by Italian Carlo Crocco – launched a new line of watches with timeless style in mind. They have teamed up with…
Don’t we all want to spend as much time as we can in nature? Especially if we live in a big urban environment. Taking time to reconnect with nature is one of the best things we can do for our soul and state of mind. And of course while we are there, why not be comfortable and stylish at the same time – nothing is impossible. The new Sierra Madre Hammock tent is one of those things that will make that happen. It is an updated version of a suspended tent. The design team has spent three years building prototypes and the result…
Are you always looking for your keys? Do you spend half of the morning looking for them all over the house? If you are like most of us then you are. And anyway, in this day and age people want a clutter free environment to live in, especially if your living space is small and you want to keep things organized. When you think of it, car keys and technical gadgets are so small that it is easy to lose track of them. This new Plank Magnetic Shelf is simply made for small modern living places in mind. You can…
One of the most important things in making good architectural plans is precision and neatness, so it is no wonder that someone decided to make a pen like this to help things along. Shigeru Ban, an architect from Japan has made this innovative product for Acme Studio. It is clear, once you take a look at it, that it is both a pen and a scale ruler. Shigeru Ban is famous for his work with paper, and he used recycled cardboard tubes to develop houses for disaster victims. Precision and reusability The pen itself if rectangle shaped, it has three equal…
If you are living in a big city like the most of us, working a nine to five job during the week you must be missing nature amongst all those tall buildings and concrete sidewalks. The best way to reconcile your love of living in the city with your likely need for a natural environment is to spend a balanced amount of time in both places. And let us be honest living in the city can be very stressful sometimes and is an overwhelming place. So, in case you are living in New York city you’re in luck because located…
In the last fifty years or so we have gotten into a really bad habit of drinking all sorts of beverages from non-natural materials, like plastic. Often it is disposable plastic or paper cups and by using them we are damaging our environment and creating massive amounts of trash. It is bad for the planet and it is bad for us. Ancient cultures all over the world have been using natural materials for their drinking vessels and for storing food, oil and wine, so why wouldn’t we take a cue from them and do the same thing? The closer you…
Frank Bouchard and Toby Maurice, two amazing guys from Canada have come up with this updated version of the Wipebook. Wipebook is a reusable whiteboard notebook, so you can use it for drawing, sketching, note taking, to do lists and all sorts of things. The best thing about it is that you will never waste paper again. It is like the best note book ever invented. When the guys first pitched they’re idea on Kickstarter they exceeded the $4000 mark by 1000% and got $420.000. And the whole thing happened within 30 days. Now they have modified the original Wipebook…
iLL is a company that was created about ten years ago for the purpose of making gear for indoor climbing. They claimed that they will expand over 20 countries worldwide. Two brothers came up with the idea for it while still in college and they have come a long way. Their manufacturing philosophy is to make extraordinary things for ordinary people, and these new climbing shoes fit right into that philosophy. The idea for these specific climbing shoes is to combine functionality with fashion. Retro footwear was the inspiration for this line and you can clearly see it in the…
When you regularly work out you usually have two motives: to keep in good health and good shape, and to lose weight. Depending on those two motives the food you put into your body after a workout will naturally differ. This is really important to know, because if you consume the wrong kind of food all that effort and energy you put into working out will go to waste. In case you want to build you muscles protein is the best thing you can eat after a workout. Your body will spend a lot of energy in the gym or…
Minimalistic architecture and furniture design are a thing that has been dominating the market for a long time. People crave simplicity and clean lines in this hectic world of today and they want their interior design to reflect that. Solid colors are attracting attention, especially for big pieces like couches and sofas. But let us not forget that shelves are the thing in our homes that have the ability to frame walls in a wonderful way and make a whole room come together. The up the wall shelving system fits in greatly with this never ending minimalistic trend and the…
With tea being one of the most popular beverages in the world it is a wonder that this product is being realized now and not much earlier. Just thinking of how many cups of tea are drank every day, in millions of households, makes me wonder if people know how to prepare tea properly or do they just dunk a tea bag in boiling water and hope it tastes good. Here we have three friends from India and Japan who went to college in the US together and decided to create a product that allows a better tea drinking experience.…
Although we are all still bitter over the “How I Met Your Mother” show ending we need to put that aside for a minute and remember the character of Barney Stinson because he had style in abundance. Inspired by his immaculate sartorial sense Suitjamas were created. It was back in 2009 that an episode aired in which Barney claimed that sleeping in a silk suit is better than sleeping in a night shirt because of a possibility that an attractive woman might knock on his door in the middle of the night and he must always look good. The…
Have handkerchiefs gone out of fashion? Well, the plain, boring, white ones clearly have.In the past hundred years or so handkerchiefs for man have been mostly white in color and it was the ladies that had the opportunity to embellished ones. Today a handkerchief is an important suit accessory in men’s fashion and it is carried in a top pocket of a jacket. So why wear a boring one when you can have something interesting sticking out of your jacket pocket saying something about you in a gentlemanly way? An American company from Atlanta has made typographic traveler handkerchiefs…
Parkour is a training discipline that tries to use the most efficient and the fastest way possible to get over obstacles of any kind and the latest Isaora Sportwear collection has this in mind. The practitioners of this urban sport usually do lots of running, jumping and rolling around so they need something that is durable but also looks good while walking around the city. Arthur Kulkov designed a sportswear collection that has all these things in mind. The colors are mostly grey and deep blues that instantly remind you of a modern city landscape. We live in a time…
With Valentine’s day fast approaching it’s time for all the boyfriends and husbands out there to start thinking about present ideas for their partners. If you don’t have a clue what to get, don’t worry because here are some ideas and guidelines to help you along the way. Just remember if the gift is from the heart, you can’t go wrong. 1. Get inspired from her hobbies Think about what your girlfriend likes doing in her spare time, as a hobby. Does she like running and being active? Buy her a really nice pair of sneakers and a pink water bottle.…
Jason Markk collaborated with Patta – a street-wear Dutch company based in Amsterdam and created a shoe cleaning kit for sneakers. Both companies seem to have a philosophy of premium shoe care for the urban man, so them making a product together makes a lot of sense. This is a good product for all the sneaker-lovers out there wanting to ensure that their foot wear stays as cool as the day they bought it. Jason Markk opened “The World’s First Drop-off Sneaker Care Service” in Los Angeles two years ago and this kit seems like the logical next step, as is…
February has begun and Mardi Gras and the carnival season is in a few weeks. Hit the streets, go on a few parades, have the time of your life. Turn Up! The best time to be in New Orleans is during the famous Mardi Gras, so you might as well look your best. These tee shirts have the three traditional colors of Mardi Gras: green, gold and purple. With a few chosen accessories and a good mask you are going to fit right in. The Chivery is a U.S. based company that makes simple, soft, comfortable and cool looking tee shirts. If…