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After a high-demand holiday like Thanksgiving, it’s a good time to give your kitchen a thorough analysis. What’s working? What isn’t? Could your kitchen use a bit of an upgrade? When it comes to informed cooking, these five gadgets offer a lot of firepower with either web-connected cooking guides or digital feedback on the state of your steak. We joined our friends over at LifeScoop to discuss five great, high-tech kitchen gadgets for connected cooking, from Google Glass cooking apps to high-powered thermometer hardware that sync to your mobile devices....

Aarambh Help Desk – Let’s be honest, folks. We have it pretty good here in the West. Sure, we have to deal with the occasional corrupt politician or economic recession, but at least we’re well-off enough to complain about it, right? I’ll put it into perspective for you – most schools in rural India aren’t even able to afford simple amenities like desks, while most of their students are too poor to purchase basic supplies like backpacks....

Face it: Your old wallet is a literal pain in the butt. But the best card holder wallet will dramatically cut down the bulk, improve organization, and offer advanced protection against RFID theft. Today, we’re looking at the top ten minimalist card holder wallets for men as of 2021 . View in gallery Ever since minimalist wallets exploded into the scene, thick wallets have taken a back seat to pave the way for the slim but functional....

Kamado is what you get when you fuse ancient history and the modern way of doing things. But, a lot has changed since the Big Green Egg was introduced to the US market back in the 70s. Today, we will tell you why the best kamado grills and smokers are a game-changer, and how to buy the right one. View in gallery The kamado is not just a grill; it’s a perfect representation of history, utilitarianism, and endurance....

View in gallery We’re in the middle of a transformational moment for the automobile. There’s a century of gasoline-burning, hand-on-the-wheel vehicles in our rear-view, while the road ahead is powered by electric, driverless technologies. Somewhere between yesterday and tomorrow, however, is the vehicle that bridges this gap, and its spirit can be seen in the concept cars, TED Talks and patent filings of today. What will the car of the future look like?...

The first time you got a growler of craft beer, odds are pretty strong that it was an India Pale Ale, since they are extremely common, easy to brew, and longer-lasting than their malty cousins. IPAs began as beer intended for seafaring voyages, because travel to India was a lengthy journey before the invention of the airplane, and ales would often spoil during the trip. To combat this, brewers started using more hops to create a beer that could go the distance, and still be good enough to sell to the India market....

You know it, we know it, but it’s about time we all admit it– the strap that came with your DSLR is garbage. If you’re looking for an upgrade, and you should, the new line of Hard Graft Camera Accessories has been revealed for 2013. This includes a hand-held quickstrap, a shoulder strap and a fine camera “box” bag for full coverage. You can find comparable straps at your local camera store, but you’d be hard pressed to find straps as sexy as those from Hard Graft....

View in gallery Your SLR is a Fisher Price My First Camera compared to this one. The Hasselblad HD4 Digital Camera boasts 60 megapixels, an expert class lens and more on-board processing than anyone could ever need– all for the slim price of $42,500. We’ve read Hasselblad’s press release a few times, and we know we should probably mention their proprietary “absolute position lock” and “phocus 2” technologies, but what is the greatest take-away you’ll have from reading this?...

View in gallery Transforming Interiors | Space: we all need it and we all want a lot of it when it comes to our living arrangements. But as cities become more urbanized and more crowded, living spaces become smaller. Making the most out of a small apartment has become a real and constant challenge. Fortunately for us mere mortals, many designers have mastered the art of transforming interiors that turn tiny living spaces into big, functional homes....

View in gallery A Mercedes AMG racing boat? Who would have thought. At the 2012 Miami Boat Show, the new Mercedes AMG Marauder Cigarette Boat was revealed to the world. This lightning-fast, 50-foot sea speeder is powered by a pair of Mercury Racing engines that push out 1,350 horsepower a piece. Like its Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series counterpart, the Maurader is sleek and comfortable in the cockpit, but the goal here is performance....

View in gallery When it comes to residential architecture in 21st century Brazil, few are as gifted as Marcio Kogan. His Paraty House on the Atlantic coast may be our favorite home built in the last decade, one that we’ve often dreamed of spending a night (or a year) in. In looking back at Kogan’s portfolio, we decided to share an older gem of the Brazilian architect, the Mirindiba House, completed in 2008....

View in gallery Wall & Deco has created an alternative to mural paintings by creating outdoor wall paper. The paper is applied similarly to interior wall paper and then blankets the sides of buildings with massive enlarged graphic design pieces. Images are able to be blown up and the paper is applied with a special adhesive and then a finishing treatment. This innovative idea replaces regular and ordinary exterior paint and gives bold personality and spunk to several modern buildings....

View in gallery Artist Alan Craig recreates famous iconic photographs with unique giant portraits using aerial photography. Similar to pixels, gatherings of people create these intricately composed portraits. Among some of the portraits recaptured are of the late Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, and Marilyn Monroe. Most of the people used to create this project are outfitted in dark clothing to contrast easily with the stark white ground used as the back drop....

Let’s put it plainly: There’s nothing better than an American-made wallet. Fortunately or unfortunately, there are hundreds to choose from. That’s where today’s buyer’s guide comes in to help you out. While a stylish beard , a cool pair of denim jeans , and kick-ass boots are the hallmarks of the quintessential modern macho man, a proper American made wallet does not fall far behind. View in gallery Did you know that men have been carrying wallets (as we know them) since the early 1300s?...

A flying house, a talking dog, and an opening sequence that’s guaranteed to make you cry — Up is one of Disney’s most beloved 3D animated films. We’ve decided to revisit this enchanting tale by creating a list of iconic and inspiring Up quotes. viaIMDB Unlike other Disney movies, Up opens with a bittersweet portrait of life. Up Takes the Boring Stuff and Shows Us How Great Life Can Be Carl Fredricksen and Ellie are two budding adventurers who want to follow in the footsteps of their childhood hero, the disgraced explorer Charles Muntz....

View in gallery Over the last decade, the styling of bicycles has approached the same importance as the quality of the build and the value of its components. From producer ingenuity to personal embellishment, riders put a lot of focus into how their bike appears to the world, not just how it performs on the street. Arendt Van Deyk of VANDEYK Contemporary Cycles understands both pride and performance, so he assembled a team of experts in design, performance and hand-crafted bike production....

View in gallery If Vanmoof has their way, tomorrow’s urban commuter will be cruising through traffic with smart technology under the saddle. The Vanmoof 10 Electrified is a contemporary eBike with an integrated battery, GPS systems and smart power control at the rider’s fingertips. That integrated battery provides a pedal-assist for up to 80% more power than the rider’s legs alone. It will do so for up to 35 miles per charge, and its internal battery will recharge in less than 3 hours from a standard outlet....

View in gallery With the return of the television show ‘Mad Men’ also comes the return of Apartment 17-B. Don Draper’s apartment is a classic retro 60s style apartment nestled on top of a high rise in New York City. Built in cabinetry, mod furniture and a sunken in living room give the apartment the aesthetic of a vintage style show room. This sleek and spacious pad has bold and vivid colors like blue kitchen cabinets and orange shag rugs and bold design patterns that add to the classic appeal of the interior....

Harvest time always turns thoughts to the spookier side of things, even for people who don’t celebrate Halloween. The bite in the air, the imminent fallow time of winter, the death of all that is green and lush, and the longer periods of darkness all contribute to the reason that terror came to be the emotion associated with autumn. It’s a time of natural reaping, and it requires an appropriately wicked soundtrack to go along with it....

The odd monsters of the deep, a fear of sharks is practically bred into most human beings. Literally alien in appearance, these masses of muscle and teeth who move so effortlessly through the weightless world of water seem the apex predators, and worthy of terror. It’s only through a closer examination of the shark that we see the truth. Far from beasts, these are simple creatures who perform a basic, brutal function....