The best gets better claims the Acutus Reference turntable record player. This is because Acutus Reference, one of the world's very best turntables has taken its performance to a whole new level. The company guarantees your records have never sounded this good before as they have upgrade from an older model with a new power supply and better suspension. The platter alone weighs 22 pounds and was completely rebuilt to minimize vibration and noise....

Seems like Dubai, is the hottest spot for everybody to put their hands in. Super star Brad Pitt, who appears to have an enduring interest in architecture, has recently joined hands with LA-based architecture firm GRAFT to design a 5-star "green resort" in Dubai. We are not very sure how things unfold but hoping that this "socially-conscious" and "an 800-room luxury hotel and adjoining leisure complex turns out as beautiful and green as the superstar claims....

Now a work by the mysterious street artist Banksy could be driven away – for an estimated £500,000 ($977,865). The design, on the side of a lorry trailer – which doubles as a family home for the current owners – is due to sell at auction. Called Fragile Silence, it shows commandos landing stereo equipment on a beach. The trailer’s owners, Maeve Neal and Nathan Welland, say Banksy has authenticated the work, which he completed before they drove the...

This hotel abides by the name it beholds. The hotel unique resembles a cartoon boat — the face is weathered copper, with circular porthole windows, and the curved underbelly that would be the ship's bow and stern are paneled in wood. Ribbon-thin sheets of concrete anchor the fore and aft to the ground (and guard against the seeming possibility of the whole thing rolling over). The rooftop lounge is floored in wood, like the deck of an old ship,...

This is a dream home in an hotelier environment. the W Hotel New York Downtown will take up the first twenty-two floors, the upper levels have been split into furnished residences (Floors 23-30) and customized residences (Floors 33-56). Interior design exceed expectations, even by W standards with sleek and functional kitchen built-ins to a translucent wall from the bedroom to a ‘peek-a-boo loo.’ And not too far away, a bit further uptown in the heart of Tribeca, Five Franklin...

Austrian designer Peter Aloisson has wowed us with his version of the iPhone; touted the most expensive also. So it comes as no surprise that this time around he has a spectacular Nokia offering. The 85,000 euros ($134,000) Nokia 8800 Arte features designer ringtones and wallpapers and an 18-karat white gold finish. Aloisson has further enhanced the looks by adding 680 pink and white brilliant-cut diamonds all over the place except for the screen and slide-out keyboard. In all,...

Art lovers are known to be extravagant and indulgent when it comes to patronizing art, so it comes as no surprise that a Gundam painting by Japanese artist Tenmyouya Hisashi was auctioned at Hong Kong Christie's for HK$4.8 million (approx. US$600,000). Tenmyouya Hisashi has this to say about his artwork, "In Japan there are many "Gundam-Otaku's," and their adoration of Gundam is intense. Therefore, I did not want to change their image of Gundam. By changing Gundam's "mobile suit"...

A modern creation of the ancient times is what I feel like calling the PC casemod. Conceived and constructed by Chris Kramer (a.k.a “Jadragon”), the Casemod’s authentic looks are sure to deceive anyone into believing that it’s been recovered from King Amenhotep III’s closet. The EgyptMod PC is detailed with intricate hieroglyphics and encrusted with jewels and materials like Turqouise, Calcite, Lapis, Lazuli, Ivory, Coral and Carnelian along with 68 pounds of hand-carved limestone. It took Chris more than...

Remember the controversy created against Sharon Stone when she commented on the earthquake in China on the grounds of bad karma by Chinese. Well the fire has not curbed yet. . Now she's losing her advertising gig with Dior over the incident as they've issued their own apology for Sharon's comments and are pulling her from their suddenly very unpopular Chinese advertising campaigns....

Asus showed us its newest U6 fashion laptop, trimmed with bamboo to give it an eco-friendly nature vibe. If you think building full a laptop was a good idea, imagine its weight and the availability of the parts in the market. Of course, this baby is no going to rise any queries its trendy, light-weighted and elegant at the same time....

It makes sense when you say that you want a holiday out of the world, especially after a rough week at work. Here's an answer that takes your pleadings a bit too seriously. This holiday house is located on the Rigi, Scheidegg and is built in a manner that the neighboring dwellings are as far as possible from it. It has a large living room on the ground floor and there are three storeys in all that are connected...

We all know what Bugatti is famous for and to underline their claim of having the worlds fastest cars under their label, the Veyron 16.4 was made public and also dubbed as the fastest yet. This happened in the World Super Car Korea Tour in Daejun, Korea. The usual adulation of four fast wheels draped by a sexy shiny body and scantily clad models welcomed this speeding monster. It's blessed with a 7993cc V16 Quad-Turbo engine and can pump...

If you are a coffee lover then searching far and wide for the perfect blend of beans isn't too much to ask for as long as you are happy with the idea of savouring your favorite beverage. If the sudden attachment of Yemen to coffee has surprised you then a little bit of trivia can help you here: mocha, the popular coffee bean variant has its name derived from Al-Makha, a Yemeni port. About 2% of these beans have...

If you are a true pet lover then this one's going to make want to make a trip to Japan. The Doggie reflexology spa in Azabu Juban in Japan gives your little mutt everything you would kill for. All the beautification needed to keep your pooch happy can be found in here and believe me, these guys seem to be good at what they do. Your dog can enjoy a massage, a luxurious spa bath and hair dye. Do...

The Geneva Motor Show, March 2009 will witness a phenomenal set of four wheels that has made its way right out of the gaming circuit. Armed with a 5.5 liter Judd V10 engine, the Falen will be built with carbon fiber for lighter weight. You know how quick you’re going to be transported from one end of your journey to the other with a power of 800 horsepower engine ebbing you forward. There’s a lot more to know, feel...