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The Wingcopter high speed hybrid drone

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 by Editorial Team

The principle: Tiltrotor. The Wingcopter high speed hybrid drone combines the advantages of a copter with the benefits of a plane. The vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) / hybrid aerial system is equipped with a technology combining a multicopter for vertical take-off and landing and a fixed-wing aircraft for cruising and fast flying over long … Read more

The first connected watch from a luxury watchmaker

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 by Editorial Team

Swiss high-end watch manufacturer TAG Heuer unveiled its highly-awaited TAG Heuer Connected Watch developed in close collaboration with Intel and Google. The 2015 TAG Heuer Connected Watch has three digital watch dials that replicate the look and features of a watch face and reprise the design codes of the TAG Heuer Carrera collection.

The first connected watch from a luxury watchmaker was unveiled at the LVMH Tower in New York. Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH, Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer & President of the LVMH Group’s Watches Division, Brian Kraznich, CEO of Intel Corporation, and David Singleton, VP Engineering Android at Google, were on hand for the launch of the new high-end timepiece.

At 46 mm in diameter, the design is that of a true chronograph, with a case, back and lugs made from grade 2 titanium, a textured rubber strap and a sapphire crystal touchscreen. The entire timepiece is water resistant for everyday use (rated IP67), says the luxury watchmaker.

The digital hands remain visible in energy-saving mode to show the time. Applications are displayed in the three counters on the dial, seamlessly integrated in the watch’s aesthetic environment. They can be opened in full screen mode simply by touching the counter.

Connectivity features include exclusively available customized apps with free subscriptions: Insiders (lifestyle), GolfShot Pro (golf), RaceChrono Pro (motor racing) and Viewrangers (trailing). These applications are joined by classic watch functions (timer, alarm and stopwatch), as well as Google apps like Google Fit, Google Translate, Google Maps and the voice-activated “OK Google” search function.

According to TAG Heuer, the new smartwatch can be easily synced with phones running Android 4.3+ and iOS 8.2+, and is charged using a contact charger. The lithium battery has an all day battery life.

How to promote your luxury product on TV

November 13, 2015 by Editorial Team

When considering which medium of advertising you should use to promote a product, there are often many choices on offer. Between radio, television, print, and online, plus the various options in between, the array is seemingly endless. However, with all products in the luxury category, television is almost always the best option. With its high … Read more

“Feel like travelling?” Louis Vuitton City Guides App

November 12, 2015 by Editorial Team

The esteemed Louis Vuitton City Guides are now available on iPhone in English and French. The collection is expanding with 4 new cities (Bangkok, Chicago, Prague and Rome) to discover and the launch of a mobile App.

“This year, for the first time, a mobile App will be available to complement the collection of City Guides. Easy to use, in one click you’ll be as well- informed as any local! Your route to the best possible travel experience.,” says Louis Vuitton team, while customers praised the well developed fast intuitive interface “it feels so natural it almost fades into the background. “Feel well traveled without leaving your postal code,” added one of the fans.

Other destinations have been updated with new addresses, including Paris, London, New York and Venice. From hotels, restaurants and tea rooms to antique shops and museums, the Louis Vuitton City Guides offer a truly original take on each city. The app proposes a host of options for travelers, who can share practical information via their favorite social network, use the geolocation feature to quickly find a place, or create their personal address book.

Now available from the App Store, the application is offering a free download of the Paris City Guide until December 31st to mark the launch. It is worth mentioning that each digital Louis Vuitton city guide is a 1/3 of the price of the book.

Unleash your James Cameron and Jacques Cousteau with a personal underwater done

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 by Editorial Team

2015 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show: Experience how fun exploring the underwater world is with a personal underwater drone. With their new diveable control system and 4K Ultra HD camera systems, Deep Trekker underwater drone had a lot of impressive technologies to share at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida (November 5-9). At this … Read more

I’ll Be Back – the Rise and Fall of a Cultural Icon

November 6, 2015 by Editorial Team

Nobody expected The Terminator to be such an iconic movie. Besides, nobody expected for the character of the Terminator – the villain of an action/SF flick – to become the unlikely hero it has turned into for the rest of the franchise. James Cameron, this virtually unknown kid from Canada, made his breakthrough with the … Read more