Aspiring high, mankind has always moved towards the sky. Be it for entertainment, transportation or even dwelling! Since so many constructions around the world are moving higher and higher, bagging the crown of being the world’s tallest has never been easy. However, Emporis, the world's leading company for building data, has compiled a list of 100 tallest buildings intended for hotel use. And I am going to list down world’s top three tallest hotels that soar with pride to...
Though Ocarina, an ancient flute-like wind instrument, isn’t commonly seen or heard, some folks from Japan have designed the world's most expensive ocarina. No it isn’t shaped out of gold nor festooned with precious stones or diamonds. The most expensive tag is justified by the three iPhones mounted on a laser cut body. And since I mentioned that it is a wind instrument, the player will have to blow air to generate music. Though there are some applications that...
The Spanish know just how to make most of scrammed spaces and style it up all at one go! The Spanish bathroom design company Roca has come up with something quite revolutionary. The Transtube 360-degree shower stall surrounds your shower in a curved, frameless glass enclosure that opens and closes automatically. It is perfect for bathrooms have less space or would like to flaunt a minimalist look....
Lamborghini is one of those many companies which was founded to purely compete against Ferrari, and this rivalry has ensured that the buyers and auto lovers are adorned with legendary machines. Cars UK have reported that Lamborghini is developing a new car model named as the Urus to compete with Ferrari's next Enzo (the Ferrari FX70 beater) apart from Murcielago replacement called the Jota. Slated to a modified version of the Jota, the Urus will have a carbon fiber...
Well-heeled folks who cannot do without listening to higher quality audio broadcasting on the go can now settle for Rolls-Royce cars. The automaker has planned to wheel out all its 2010 models with HD Radio as a standard feature. Even the majestic Phantom series will be ship out with the HD Radio feature. Since many of us (statistic state 85% of U.S .population) are addicted to the daily dose of news and music via radio broadcasting, Rolls Royce decided...
For $556,000, the exceptional Hermés 8 Day Spiral Boule Clock is shaped out of 1kg crystal and 750 white gold. The crystal boule measures 88 mm in diameter and comprises of 231 parts including 25 jewels. The dial is gilded with white gold in a spiral fashion. Wind it by spinning the two semi-spheres in opposite directions. The movement is five-barrel Calibre H1951 with a 200-hour power reserve. Inspired by a clock exhibited in the Hermès Museum, this heavy-weight...
If only we could spread peace and harmony by spraying the Scent of Peace! Hey, before you think I am nuts, let me tell you that Bond No. 9 intends to spread the message of peace in a glamorous style with its latest Swarovski Purple Velvet Amphora Vitrine. This limited edition has a 42-ounce amphora vitrine decked with 17,500 stones purple Swarovski crystals. The honeycomb lid holds an elliptical mirror too. For $3,500, the company ships the eau de...
There are two sides of a coin and same is the case for every idea or plan. What else can I say about the $500 million Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's new headquarters. The 900,000-square-foot headquarters comprised initially of two six-story, boomerang-shaped buildings on 12 acres. The new building is Green, not only in color, but also in terms of being earth-friendly. Aiming for a Gold rating in LEED Certification, the structure boasts of a living roof on the...
Michael Jackson never failed to lie low when he was alive or currently even from his grave. The $1.5 million 3D image or the $70,000 illuminated glove has proven that fans are ready to go to extremes to be/own a part of this legend. The latest record-breaking news related to this iconic pop star is that Saimir Strati has worked on the largest paintbrush mosaic of the late Michael Jackson. The Albanian artist’s creation, made of 230,000 paintbrushes, has...
As my fellow colleague over at Newlaunches was pondering over the rumors of the Leica M7 Hermès release, I decided to dig out more concrete facts about this high-end digital camera. Surely, the limited edition Leica M7 Edition Hermès will capture memorable pictures for £8550 soon. Designed by renowned fashion house Hermès, only 200 of this exclusive edition of Leica UK’s classic 35mm rangefinder system camera will be available. To be precise, 100 in trade mark Hermès orange and...
As kids, we all fancy about our favorite cartoon characters. But now that we are grown up, we cannot display our love for them in the same manner as we did in childhood. So just like Gold Mickey, Minnie, Santa Claus, it’s time for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to get the Midas touch. Osaka’s Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry store’s display is showing off the dwarfs and the Princess figurines made of pure gold. Though this gold Disney team...
Pinel & Pinel has been designing exclusive themed trunks like Movie Trunk for movie buffs, Green Trunk for eco-conscious folks and Ski Luggage Trunk for skiers. The latest from this French company is the Game Trunk for all the elite gamers. Clad in leather, it houses forty games from bygone days as well as the contemporary ones. Shaped out of wood and leather, it is kept intact with nickel brass fittings. Five drawers in various sizes take care of...
In an attempt to multitask and master all undertakings, our lifestyles are more than ever hectic. Most of us our craving for a blissful nap at work, home or even while travelling. To cater to such sleep-deprived folks, Russian architects Arch Group has shaped up a Sleep Box. Standing true to its name, it is a designed to grab forty winks in busy urban environments. Ideal for airports and railway stations, it can also serve at Expocentres and shopping...
We trust Stuart Hughes to design products to woo the well-heeled clan with ease. This guy never fails to charm all with his customized bejeweled collection of gadgets as well as fashion accessories. We have already mentioned about the 18ct solid Pink gold iPhone 3GS earlier. It is now officially listed on the site. For £21,995 ($36,600) the iPhone is shaped out of 150 grams of 18ct rose gold and decked with pink diamond studded 18t rose gold Apple...
To chase away the chilly times during the winters, Chillchaser has come out with their latest patio heater. Dubbed, Poseidon, this eco-friendly heater scores high with a built-in media player. Who says, winters are meant to stay indoors to watch television? Simply place it out on the patio and you won't have to miss out your favorite soap or soccer match while feeling cozy too. The plug-in heater also makes use of carbon fibre heating and offer soft instant...