Imagine being at 377 feet above the ground and watching the world right below your feet. That’s exactly folks from Gizmodo did. They went to the Odaiba Ferris Wheel is the largest one in the world with a diameter of 100 meters and a height of 115 meters above ground. This wheel has four glass-bottomed cars too. And these daredevils went on to ride in precisely one of them. If the base you are standing on is opaque then...

For those who think they have golden ears (studded with diamonds of course) for golden music, here’s a pair of speakers that features a midrange cone manufactured from a pure diamond. And that’s not all. The Polymer Logic speakers from Polymer Audio Research also have a titanium dome tweeters are adorned with a pure layer of solid gold. Tagged at $24,990, the loudspeakers use diamond cone midrange drivers per side, Supravox TG1 tweeter and a pair of hand made...

Gregg Schwartz is a proud homeowner who wanted to build his home theatre in such a way the he would not disturb any of his neighbors or other family members. The acoustic isolating design incorporated in his basement-turned home theatre boasts about how silent it runs. The wall panels absorb sound, plus the 1-pound-per-square-foot sound barrier material behind each of the walls, (built out as double walls) on the two sides not adjoining the foundation help absorbing the sound....

The Waterproof and motorized Philips Mirror TV uses a special mirror material which offers high-quality video pictures and also allows near total transmission of the polarized light output of the LCD screen. The Mirror TV is either provided with standard frame fittings or custom versions are accessible. The TV can be mounted on a wall to be viewed as a regular mirror. The Mirror TV is most suitable and provides new application controls in the homes as well as...

A good wristwatch does more than tell time. Of course, many expensive watches can display the phases of the moon, the time of year, the precise second that just slipped away, and can even remind the wearer of an appointment. But the great ones complement your life, accessorize your wardrobe, and becomes an heirloom to pass along to future generations. The latest from the oldest watch manufacturer, VACHERON CONSTANTIN is the platinum version of Tonneau Tourbillon Regulator in Malta...

We have already mentioned about this exquisitely engineered and elegantly styled portable system from Meridian in partnership with Ferrari. The F80 is a new sound system that integrates 3 different functions in the audio/video department. The small sized device can work as a CD/DVD player or as radio with DAB/FM/AM, it has a “sound power” of 80 watts and to get that sound out on the wild there are 2 speakers located on the front. The makers have decided...

The French hotels are now facing a dilemma for the categories. Till now the official hotel scale in France stops at "four star luxury.” However in Paris, half a dozen hotels offering rooms from upwards of €600, or about $840, a night claim the right to call themselves "palaces". Why and on what basis? Well it is still uncertain that who qualifies to use that term officially. So the government has wisely decided to raise the bar for the...

The Marantz CR201 Personal CD System has a neat, sleek look and combines Marantz' signature sound quality with elegance and simplicity. This Japanese made piece features a mirrored LED front panel. Side-sliding CD door and ambient blue LED light gives the player a delicate look. It boasts of Intelligent 3D sound engineered for accurate and high quality sound reproduction. Plus there is a USB connection to hook up your MP3 player to it. However getting this system is beneficial...

Now this is the most unbelievable news! The World’s Richest Person is not from U.S or Middle East or other European countries but from the India! Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday became the richest person in the world, surpassing American software czar Bill Gates, Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu and famous investment guru Warren Buffett. Earlier on September 26, Ambani had overtaken steel czar Lakshmi Mittal to become the richest Indian in the world. All this shuffling is...

You like wheels? Piaggio MP3 gives you not two but three wheels on its scooter thus making it quite unique. Two independently suspended front wheels and one located behind complete the look of this scooter. This kind of wheel placing makes it the perfect learner/commuter bike. It's a 250cc single-cylinder, injected CVT scooter with a top speed over 110kmh and two independently suspended, tilting front wheels. A remote button on the key opens up loads of under seat storage...

The bane of long-distance travel is getting accustomed to the different time zones. Jet lag often seeps in rendering the most energetic persons to a zombie. Philips has thought of innovative way t help the jet setters feel absolutely relaxed and energized despite a long-haul flight. They demonstrated their Dynamic Daylight Window at the recent Simplicity event. The idea of this window is to help people's body clocks adjust when they're traveling across time zones, creating a sense of...

This can make it to the ‘most ridiculous stuff auctioned’ list. A lock of hair taken from Che Guevara’s body has sold for $100,000 at a US auction. Who is he? Well he is an icon of socialist revolutionary movements especially in South America and a cultural icon worldwide. The lock of hair on auction was taken 40 years ago from the corpse of Che Guevara by one of the men who had tracked him down and, after he...

Although the collection was unveiled in 1972, it still manages to rock the world of horology in today’s day and age. This time Vacheron Constantin is returning its 1972 original model to the spotlight by unveiling a new model distinguished at the time by the “Diplôme du Prestige de la France”. This was the first time this honor is granted to a watch manufacturer. Crafted in 18-carat white or pink gold, and smaller case with dimensions better suited to...

Credit card frauds are not at all uncommon! Mere PIN codes are not enough to offer protection as cheats normally duplicate and record what you are typing in to a PIN code machine. So some smarter folks at Innovative Card Technologies and eMue Technologies have come up with a password protected credit card concept. The cool thing about this credit card security device is that the pass wording system is actually on the card in the form of small...

Since the iPhone has been already presented in pure gold, it isn’t novel to see a gold iPhone further festooned with sparkling diamonds! Really, it was just a matter of time. Just adds more oomph to it. Crave reports that the folks at Amosu have adorned this limited edition with 420 diamonds totaling 5.65 carats. You can get it set in 18k white or yellow gold, with a choice of white, black or pink sapphires....