The next generation of gaming consoles is officially upon us, as the new XBOX has been revealed by Microsoft, the XBOX ONE. This new completely-redesigned next-gen console features a standard 1080p kinect interface, a new controller with improved ergonomics and a processing powerhouse under the hood. It’s a big step [...]
0An old 1985 Guzzi V65 has been heavily-customized and hand-crafted into a steely street stunner, the El Solitario Trimotoro Motorcycle. The self-proclaimed favorite out of the always-impressive El Solitario stable, the Trimotoro required more than 800 hours to build from tires to handlebars, headlight to plate holder. In typical El [...]
0A bold new experiment in live/work design has been completed in central Tokyo, the House T by Hiroyuki Shinozaki. House T is a home and studio built into a 3-story space with an open, cubic floor plan and a dream-like design. It is puzzling at first glance, looking more like [...]
0Unlike your typical home theater system, the offerings of Bang & Olufsen are an aesthetic addition to your living room, not just a simple entertainment amenity. The new Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14 continues this tradition with a set of satellite speakers and a base unit that look like contemporary [...]
0Aston Martin has joined the open-cockpit party with a sleek new prototype, the Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept. This two-seater speed machine features the familiar Aston Martin grille and shapely curves, but with a surprise in the center with a bifurcated open cockpit. It’s like an all-time convertible, designed for [...]
0The rustic, romantic interior of this private cottage takes second stage to its architectural emphasis, the over-growing greenery that has become its outer fascia. The Green Box by Act Romegialli is a restored garage structure that has been given an exterior skeleton which encourages overgrowth by local vines and other [...]
0Lamborghini has revealed a new concept car that is designed to provide the ultimate driving experience to a single rider, the Lamborghini Egoista Concept. The height of Lamborghini precision and design has been rendered into a vehicle that eschews the utility of a two or four person interior. The resulting [...]
0A new modern residence has taken shape in Sydney, Australia, one reflecting the progressive spirit of architecture down under. The Cosgriff House by Christopher Polly Architect fits a magnificent contemporary structure into a constricted urban space, one not uncommon for its neighborhood in Sydney. The home comprises public spaces on [...]
0Light as a feather, stiff as a board, printed at home. The VRZ 2 BELT 3D Printed Bike is a fierce fixed-gear bike with 3D-printed titanium hardware. The stem, the seat stay and other connecting brackets were molded out of titanium using a 3D printer, then coated with a gold [...]
0Your iPad is built for the couch. Earl is built for the wildnerness. The Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet is a surprise arrival on the tablet scene, a do-it-all survival gadget with maps, two-way communication, weather and solar charging systems all built-in. Earl is an Android-powered tablet with a 6-inch, flexible [...]
0Adobe has long-been the standard bearer for visually creative software, but today Adobe has officially announced its first foray into hardware. Adobe has revealed the Adobe Mighty Pen and Napoleon Ruler, a pair of tablet-minded input devices that recall the tactile sensibility of pen on paper. Illustrators, artists, graphic designers [...]
0The Solar Impulse solar-powered airplane is beginning the second leg of its fuel-free, record-breaking flight over the United States. This weekend, Solar Impulse landed in Phoenix after completing the first leg of its trans-American voyage, reporting safe travels after its take-off in San Francisco. Solar Impulse is powered by nearly [...]
0From grape to glass, the life of wine is one of rich, careful design. In some cases, this rich design can be found in the architecture of modern wineries. The discipline of winery architecture has yielded some of the most incredible buildings standing around the world today. From the cave [...]
0As the city grows around him, photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze trains his lens on the upward mobility of Hong Kong’s architecture. Jacquet-Lagrèze has produced a 160-page photo book documenting the strange and often symmetrical patterns found in Hong Kong’s rise. From the organically-growing residential tenements to the steel-
0Far away from the battlefield, there is a world of drones for sale to the public for peaceful uses, for both work and play alike. Unmanned flight enthusiasts, amateur cartographers and commercial surveyors can use UAV drone technology for a wide range of uses. Those who wish to study animal [...]
0Tendence Watches – The modern timepiece is perhaps the most expressive item in a man’s wardrobe. Where men’s fashion is usually conservative and subtle, the modern watch is the one element that is allowed to stand out. Beyond the blazer and the button-down or the t-shirt and jeans, the watch [...]
0Park Royal Hotels has officially opened its latest property, the stunning PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore. The new PARKROYAL is a masterpiece of green design and sculptural architecture, combining lush garden spaces with an undulating, visually-arresting structure. Guests at the PARKROYAL are treated to an experience of luxury and futurism
0The iconic guitar amp manufacturers at Marshall have released a new pair of headphones with studio quality sonic delivery. The Marshall Monitor Headphones are the first over-ear system designed by Marshall, providing a comfortable fit and an enclosed listening environment to block out external sounds. While Marshall gear is created [...]
0Ever imagined racing through your morning commute in an F1 racer? This new concept from Renault, the Renault Twizy Sport F1, merges F1 tech with an all-electric heartbeat for “high performance commuting”. The Twizy Sport F1 is a high-design, high-technology commuter concept that seats one rider under an open-door cockpit. [...]
0When it comes to men’s style, the gadget guy often gets a bad rap. We tend to be drawn toward high tech, not high fashion, and can be mistaken for the wallfower, not the center of attention. Last we checked, however, technology in itself is fashionable, and we gadget guys [...]
0An open, contemporary penthouse has been built into a restored portion of a genuine London landmark, the St Pancras Penthouse by TG Studio. Architect Thomas Griem worked within the guidelines of English heritage to develop a space that was true to the original with a visually contemporary design. From the [...]
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