It is not news that the future of the automobile industry is the EV – a car that uses electricity as its source of energy. Currently, the focus is to create vehicles that can go longer distances on a single charge while charging fast enough to avoid delays. But one brand is thinking further…
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This Pool Table by Bugatti Combines High Tech with High Design
Can you play a decent game of pool on a table that sits on uneven ground? The answer’s no, but Bugatti is changing this narrative with its latest non-auto product – an impressive pool table that would stay steady on any surface, even on the high seas. If you know anything about Bugatti, it …
Time, Sweet Time: Bovet 1822 Unveils Timepiece Made from Sugar Crystals
Over the centuries, we have witnessed timepiece dials morph from solid pieces of metal with hands to beautifully embellished works of art that boast hand enamelling, gem setting, engraving hand painting and more. But now, the house of Bovet 1822 takes up the concept of the dial as canvas by sever…
The Bang&Olufsen Beolab 28 Features Curtains that Open to Sound Modes
Bang and Olufsen, the consumer electronics company known for its high-quality audio products, has released its latest speaker – the adaptive, wireless Beolab 28. Describing it as its “most advanced connected speaker to date,” Bang&Olufsen has designed the Beolab 28 to be positioned anyw…
LVMH, Cartier and Prada Adopt Blockchain to Fight Counterfeits
As counterfeits continue to flood the market, LVMH, Cartier and Prada are joining forces to offer a blockchain solution for their customers seeking an extra seal of authenticity for the goods they’re buying. The alliance of the world’s largest luxury goods brands plans to make a blockchain-enable…
The Evolution of Wine Aging Underwater
For more than eight decades, thousands of bottles of 1907 Heidsieck champagne had sat undisturbed on the Baltic seabed, cloaked in darkness and protected by near-constant temperatures and pressure. In 1998, they were rescued by divers and photographs of the underwater operation began to circulate…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Top Tech Women in Nigeria Maintain their ‘Why’
In keeping to our pledge to highlight the achievements of women, as well as shine the spotlight on those who are working tirelessly to make our world a better place for everyone regardless of gender, we teamed up with Moyosola Kara, Director of Communications and Marketing at YC startup, Eze and …
Gucci Releases New Sneakers. You Can Only Wear Them Virtually
Italian luxury fashion house, Gucci, is out with its latest product – an $11.99 pair of sneakers. But before you start a mad dash to your computer to see where you can buy them, the sneakers come with a caveat: they can only be worn virtually. Working with Wanna on the Gucci Virtual 25s The…
Get Behind the Production of Justin Bieber’s Custom-Made Rolls Royce Wraith
You must have seen Justin Bieber’s West Coast-customised Rolls Royce Wraith by now, but, just in case this beautifully-crafted, sleek, futuristic piece of silver-grey wonder missed your attention, here is an image to drool over. A couple of weeks back, images of Bieber’s latest automobile (becaus…
Apple Launches Black Unity Collection Featuring Limited-Edition Timepiece
Black History Month has grown over the years, and with the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and calls for better representation and increased inclusivity, celebrations this year would certainly be different. Apple seems to understand this, and its decision to launch the Black Unity Collection …