Flying yachts – the aircrafts of the near future

Flying yacht: Seaplane-convertible trimaran sailing yacht The idea of combining the air transport with water vehicles is literally in the air. Seaplane-convertible yacht, sailboat airplane, honeymoon space shuttle, innovative plane propulsion system, large capacity interurban air transport. The science-fiction projects created by Octuri have a single goal – to create dream planes. The latest Octuri … Read more

Belair X 6-12: a new dimension of Lomography

The Lomography Belair X 6-12 Medium Format Camera To revive the features of old medium format cameras and for a ton of stylized images, Lomography issued the Belair X 6-12, the first 6×12 camera with an automatic shutter speed feature, for speeds up to 1/125s. The jet-setting camera combines all the features of a panoramic … Read more

Apple ‘s biggest Asian store opened in Beijing

Wangfujing Apple Store Apple’s biggest Asian store in Beijing attracts hordes of shoppers   The growing importance of China to the Apple tech giant is expressed through the biggest Asian store opened in on the busiest commercial street in Beijing on October 20. After the United States, China is now the second-biggest market for Apple … Read more

What works when building a 21st century city. The 5th edition of Cities of Opportunity report

How leading global cities stack up against one another? Though New York and London lead cumulative scoring, emerging cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, are narrowing the gap within key economic indicators, according to the fifth edition of Cities of Opportunity released by PwC and the Partnership for New York City. While New York officially edges … Read more

How quickly your skin will age: First in-store DNA tests

Choosing the cream genetically suited to skin type The Organic Pharmacy offers in-store DNA testing How quickly your skin will age? A British firm is ready to answer this question by launching the reportedly first in-store DNA tests. These tests will allow London shoppers to choose the cream and serum genetically suited to their skin … Read more

Zenith Stratos – the first watch to break the speed of sound in a near space environment

Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th chronograph in the stratosphere with Felix Baumgartner Historic achievements are made with exclusive watches. While James Cameron took to the bottom of the ocean a Rolex, Felix Baumgartner was equipped with a Zenith when he successfully jumped from an altitude 128,100 feet, reaching 833,9MPH and parachuted safely on … Read more