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Innovative, Standalone Zeta Fireplace for $10,900

By Asa Drake • Sep 24th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

When designing EcoSmart Fire’s top of the line fireplace, John Dimopoulos took inspiration from the best of science and art. The Zeta is a sleek, stand alone hearth for the modern home.  It’s eye catching; enough so to have won the Design Award at the Australian International Design Awards last year. Like all EcoSmart Fireplaces, [...]



Rolls-Royce Bespoke Picnic Set for €15,000

By Asa Drake • Jul 29th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

Although best known for their luxury cars, Rolls-Royce now offers picnic sets, each of which is made to order. Inspired by the 1920’s, the elegant four person picnic set offers a glimpse into a whimsical golden era where dining meant more than food. Gavin Hartley, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars bespoke design manager, explains that “The creation [...]



LED-Lighted Football Table available for €48,500

By Michelle Grosberg • May 28th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

Inspired by the increasingly chic design of modern sports stadiums is the €48,500 “11-The Beautiful Game” football table.



NttAudiolab Unveil $175,000 MkII 101 Speaker Pair

By Alex Neely • May 17th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

The legendary speaker company, NttAudiolab has officially unveiled the highly anticipated 101 MkII speaker system.



2nd Annual CEO Lifestyle Show to Begin April 30

By Alex Neely • Apr 15th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

The Second edition of the CEO LifeStyle Show will be held at the KTPO centre in Bangalore between April 30th and May 2nd.



Montblanc Releases Bespoke Anti-Signature Fraud Ink

By Alex Neely • Apr 8th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

Earlier this week, Montblanc launched the groundbreaking personal code ink, which features a botanical ingredient that prevents the falsification of signatures. Upon the release of the ink, Jean Marc Pontrue, Montblanc Executive Vice President for Product Strategies and Development said, “The personal code ink is comprised of components containing an invisible, inimitable botanical code which [...]



ARRI Unveils $60,000 Alexa Supercamera

By Alex Neely • Apr 8th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

For decades camera companies have attempted to blend the expert craftsmanship of professional cameras with common accessibility. The AARI Alexa Supercamera is that precise amalgamation. Created by the legendary makers of the film camera, the Alexa Supercamera bolters a Super 35 CMOS Bayer sensor produced in-house by ARRI. This distinctive sensor provides the user with [...]



Fabbri $229,999 Over/Under Shotgun

By Alex Neely • Apr 7th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

The term “Hand-made” or “Machine-made” does not always translate into quality, but in the realm of Fabbri’s Over/Under Shotgun, the terms echo perfection. The original Fabbri shotgun design has been optimized throughout the years to finally reach the apex of bespoke shotguns. Each one of Fabbri’s shotguns is created with the most modern instruments available, [...]



$50,000 Two-Channel Preamp Unveiled by Chord

By Alex Neely • Apr 6th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

United Kingdom’s Chord Electronic has just unveiled the premier preamp, the CPA8000. Quickly becoming regarded as the definitive preamp, the CPA8000 conveys the highest quality in sound. Festooned with a dual mono design, the CPA8000 incorporates a separate power supply for each channel. This innovative technology allows the Chord creation to set the noise floor [...]



Swarovski-Studded Fireplace from Napoleon for $13,000

By Alex Neely • Apr 6th, 2010 • Category: Consumer Technology, New & Noteworthy

Napoleon has officially revealed the most luxurious fireplace – the limited edition Swarovski-studded LHD50SS Fireplace. Encompassing pristine aesthetics and performance, the LHD50SS features a bed of expertly-cut crystals, derived from the CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements. Designed in a unique necklace display, each crystal sparkles directly in front of the fire. Due to the unusual placement, the [...]