It’s where hi-fi meets haute. Bluetooth speakers are more than just a functional item, they’ve become a fashion accessory in their own right. The Bowers and Wilkins T7 Bluetooth Speaker is the newest Bluetooth beauty from the celebrated British audio brand, a product that clearly embraces both fidelity and fashion. The Bowers and Wilkins T7 is a portable, battery-powered Bluetooth speaker that delivers plenty of sound for such a svelte system....
View in gallery The Cervelo P5 is the most aerodynamic triathlon bicycle on the market. Not only is it meticulously engineered to be as light and durable as possible, this luxurious piece of equipment is coated in a finish used primarily to optimize airflow and ultimately shave off time for the athlete in a competition. While many of the components added to the P5 are optional, the aero-bars are integrated into the bike, adding yet another factor that the competition should fear....
From a high perch above valleys and lakes below, a new contemporary shelter is open to traveling cyclists in central Chile. This contemporary shelter is now open to passers by, providing a safe and peaceful place to rest while taking in the picturesque views beyond. To the architect, cycling is a special way of experiencing the Chilean countryside, and providing safe overnight resting places allows tourists to extend their reach deeper into Chile....
A ten-thousand dollar suit isn’t worth a plug nickle if you’re wearing it wrinkled. It’s a Ferrari without an engine, a rocketship without fuel, a Piña colada without the rum . Wrinkles, rumples, and general dishevelment are a non-starter in the business world, and one of the few truly unforgivable sins when it comes to exercising power and exuding authority. Though it’s understood that not everyone can afford the best spun silk suit that Italy has to offer, everyone should be able to travel with quality attire and not turn your trousers into elephant skin or crease your jacket down the center....
Can You pinpoint greatness? Who were the best bands of the ’90s? There’s no way to determine what exactly it is that makes a band great. Sometimes their transcendent powers come primarily from a single member, as with Freddie Mercury of Queen . Sometimes it’s the mix of personalities, as it was with The Beatles . Bands sometimes attain legendary status with a single notorious album, like Sex Pistols’ Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols ....
More than ever, now is the time to be focused on equality for all people, regardless of race, homeland, or what kind of tackle they’re toting between their thighs. To do this, we must celebrate all about us as human beings that is the same, and all that is strange, new, and different. Wallets are the perfect metaphor for this, as we all need to carry money and cards – which is similitude – but some of us want something more fun, colorful, and feminine while we do it....
View in gallery If a stock BMW M5 just isn’t lux enough for you, why not get that sum bitch gold-plated? Gold-laced luxury cars is a new trend rising in Russia, where wealthy collectors are dipping their rides in pure gold, not the passe chrome from the early part of this decade. We’re a bit curious though– if you’ve got the money to gold-plate your car, why a BMW M5?...
View in gallery The Austrian accessory dynamos at Hard Graft have released a sleek new laptop case, the Hard Graft All-In-One Laptop Folio. This Italian leather and wool felt folio fits 15-inch laptops with space to spare for books, writing tools, notepads, phones and other accessories. It’s designed to do-it-all, to carry your gear and look good doing it. The classic Hard Graft style is alive in this one, with a minimal feel and the sexy contrast of leather on felt....
View in gallery Leica has released a lusty new compact digital camera, the Leica V-Lux 30 . Leica’s new V-Lux offering sports a 14.1MP sensor, 16x optical zoom, a 3-inch LCD, 1080i video recording and GPS geotag capability. In contrast to most higher-end Leicas, the Leica V-Lux 30 is a lot more accessible, priced at $749. That bright red logo with the classical script commands most of that price, as the V-Lux 30 carries the same components of a mid-level Panasonic....
Getting a good blade for your kitchen or your everyday carry is only part of the battle. Anyone who seriously uses their knives knows that if you don’t keep them sharp, you’re better off buying a dollar store cutter every time you need to slice and/or dice. You can choose to go to a professional sharpener, if you have money to burn and don’t care about the treatment your knives receive, but it’s better to do all your sharpening yourself....
The sky is blue, the grass is green, and commercial video drones have four propellers. Not anymore, says the new Sprite Drone that is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter . The Sprite Drone uses a new two-prop configuration to reduce size and dispense with the delicacies of modern drones. Sprite is built to be rugged and portable, to handle the rigors of “off-road” uses and to fit in a backpack’s canteen pouch....
View in gallery You haven’t seen Miranda Kerr like this before. The lovely Australian model has moved beyond commercial print and has embraced high fashion editorials, with this shoot showing just how progressive Miss Kerr can be. La Mauvaise Éducation , as shot by Greg Kadel, is the latest editorial for Numero Magazine. It features an off-blonde Kerr in a variety of religious education scenes, bordering on sacrilege and flush with innuendo....
View in gallery A-Cero Architects is rolling out its own kind of prefab in its new Modularing House in Madrid, Spain. The Modularing House is built from a number of factory-produced sections the help improve quality control, reduce costs and streamline the production process. the result is quite stunning, a modular modern home with the amenities and features a progressive home buyer desires. These modular homes can be built for as little as $93,000, and should A-Cero finalize the process these homes could gain a solid foothold in the Spanish home construction market....
View in gallery Why waste time growing that mustache you’ve been planning for so many years– when you can put it on and take it off at will? Such must have been the inspiration for Peter Bruegger, designer of the Moustache Mug. Be you villain, hero, kung fu fighter, dictator or Charlie Chaplin, this mug provides a perfect facial hair compliment to that lovely face of yours. Granted, these aren’t your cheap, throw-away coffee mugs– these are 100% fine bone china....
View in gallery The Japanese design brand O-E-Y have produced a new set of chopsticks and dining accessories in bright, living color. The Mutsumi Hashi Chopsticks are a range of chopsticks wrapped in colored Japanese paper twine and silk. The are bound on their non-business end with a stylish loop, ensuring your pair does not get separated. Along with these chopsticks are a set of napkin holders, wine markers and more that enjoy the same styling sensibility, with bright loops of color adding a nice accent to your next meal....
Brooklyn-based design firm dos owls has unveiled a sexy little sidearm for mobile media enthusiasts. The ODIN smart projector is a portable projection system that can be controlled wirelessly with an Android Smartphone. It’s equipped with a rotating optical display, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity (including Bluetooth speakers), an HDMI port, a port for an internal hard drive, a headphone jack, and two USB slots. Basically, it’s the world’s first smart projector....
Light painting photography is a thrilling art form. It’s part dance, part photography, and just as rewarding as it is challenging. We heard from light painting master and friend of TheCoolist Patrick Rochon this morning with the release of a new project with Infiniti. Patrick Rochon collaborated with Infiniti on a project called “Inspired Light”, where the vehicles themselves become the paint brush for Rochon’s vivid, emotive art. Patrick Rochon’s light painting or light graffiti photography is normally achieved with custom built lights in a slow shutter photographic environment....
Productivity measures how efficiently goods and services are created or delivered. Productivity is important because it impacts economic growth by increasing profit margins and competitive standing. Being productive involves using your time and managing your resources wisely to ensure the quantity of your output is consistent. Productivity is a vital meta-resource that factors into personal and economic efficiency and output. Different forms of productivity, such as labor, capital, total factor, and material productivity, correspond to different aspects of production and resource utilization....
When it comes to low-power personal transit, E-bikes get all the press merely because they’re easier to ride, easier to use, and less likely to cause a serious injury than an electric skateboard. But life isn’t meant to be easy, it’s meant to be fun, and while there’s a lot to be said for pedaling along on an electronic bicycle, once you give the E-board a shot, you’re likely to find yourself hooked....
View in gallery To celebrate their World Chef Showcase Weekend, the Sydney International Food Festival has developed this brilliant ad campaign. The participating nations are represented in these images by their flag and cuisine, with their local fare being used to create the image of the flag. Olives and feta cheese make up the cross and bars of the Greek flag, fresh nigiri sushi is used as the sun in the Japanese flag, and the rest are just as creative....
