A true horological rarity is up for sale as a sibling of the first Rolex Submariner watch worn in the 007 thriller films is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. The “James Bond” Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 is not only the same model as that first worn by actor Sean Connery in Dr No, it’s also a much sought after collectible in […]
“First” James Bond Rolex Submariner Up For Auction
Parasitic Pods As Opposed To Caged Homes
Flux Haus is a parasitic housing scheme, which has been conceptualised by Kammil Carranza, Jitendra Farkade and Vinay Khare, that would engulf five towers in Hong Kong with single-person pods. The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia graduates designed the grid structure covered in moving single-occupancy pods to be a “more dignified” alternative to cage homes – tiny dwellings enclosed by a gridded metal walls […]
Google Maps Launches AR Walking Direction
Google has released a beta feature for its Google Maps service called Live View, which uses augmented reality to show users which direction to walk in. Launched on 8 August, Google’s Live View mode uses the phone owner’s camera, location data and visual information from Street View to tell them where to go when exploring an unfamiliar city on foot. To […]
Self Cleaning Bottle Using UV Light
The minimalist LARQ bottle cleans itself using UV light, for people troubled by the hygiene of tricky-to-wash reusable water bottles. The LARQ bottle contains an LED in its lid that transmits UV-C light in the 280-nanometre range — the same as is used to sterilise surfaces in hospitals. According to LARQ, at this wavelength, the light eradicates almost all harmful and […]
Plant Covered Facade
Architecture practice MVRDV has unveiled designs for a residential development in Sint-Michielsgestel, the Netherlands, with green walls formed of shelves of plants. Together with their co-architect Van Boven Architecten, the Dutch practice has developed Green Villa for property developer Stein to sit in a corner site on the southern edge of the town. The three-storey housing block will follow the […]
Top 4 Tips to Become a Successful Restaurateur
Contrary to what some might believe, running a restaurant business is not easy. In actuality, it’s a massive undertaking that can overwhelm even the best of us if tackled lightly. After all, success hinges on many factors, and not all of which we have direct control over. And without careful planning and a lot of hard work, it’s unlikely that […]
Smart Thermostats
Many people turn to smart thermostats to control the heating and cooling in their homes. Not only do smart thermostats look more elegant and high tech than their non-smart counterparts, these thermostats also have a lot to offer in terms of efficiency, convenience, and features that can save on heating and cooling costs. WHAT EXACTLY IS A SMART THERMOSTAT? A […]
Dog-Riding Connected Cameras
Yes, you’re right. GoPro does already make an actioncam harness-mount for dogs (as does Sony, for that matter). The currently-crowdfunding PetNow system, however, offers a few additional features for people wishing to see the world from their canine’s perspective. PetNow consists of three parts: a “soft, lightweight, breathable” harness, a Wi-Fi-connected HD video camera that quick-mounts onto that harness, and […]
British Airways First Class Flyers Trial VR Headsets
Long-haul flights can be pretty boring, and though in-flight movies are available on many airlines, sometimes you just want to escape the confines of a packed cabin. British Airways has started a trial where first class passengers on select flights will be able to completely immerse themselves in movies, documentaries and travel shows by popping on a VR headset. The […]
VR Arcade
Architecture studio Red Deer has completed a virtual reality entertainment space in an east London railway arch with neon interiors that draw on the work of light artist James Turrell. The Otherworld arcade concept is the first of its kind in the UK, and combines 14 virtual-reality immersion rooms, a bar and a poke kitchen serving raw fish dishes. Red Deer […]