Austrian boat-builder Silent Yachts is already known for its line of solar-powered catamarans. Now, the company has announced its Silent 120 Explorer superyacht, which includes spaces for an eVTOL and a personal submarine. According to Silent Yachts, the first Silent 120 Explorer is already being built, and is due to launch next year. The luxury catamaran measures 36.74 m long (120 […]
Silent 120 Explorer Yacht
Rolls Royce Debuts Electric Spectre
As much premonition as apparition, the all-new star-spangled Spectre fulfills a prophecy from Rolls-Royce’s distant past while kicking off its future. The ultra-premium marque’s first EV debuts as one of the world’s most luxurious, fit for what Rolls-Royce identifies as the most demanding customer in all the world. Far from a detriment, electric power will be leveraged toward improving the […]
Luxury Yacht Runs On 100% Renewable Energy
For those who enjoy yachting, there’s nothing better than long stretches of propulsion across the water while you take in the sea and scenery. Except perhaps if you get to experience the newest Sunreef 80 Eco, an electric luxury ride that’s silent and sustainable. Sunreef Yachts developed a thin, highly efficient solar cell system that mounts completely flush to all […]
Prefab Eco Pods
Developed by Nomadic Resorts, these prefab suites provide the perfect opportunity for a luxury eco-vacation pretty much anywhere. The Looper tented suites incorporate recyclable materials and renewable energy to bring customizable accommodation to isolated and environmentally sensitive wilderness areas — such as rugged yet beautiful Yala National Park in southeast Sri Lanka. The tents can be popped up in all types […]
Gulfstream Business Jet Makes Maiden Flight
Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace have scored a double first as the Gulfstream G700 business jet and two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines made their maiden flights at the same time. On February 14, 2020, the G700 powered by the Rolls-Royce engines took off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia at 1:19 pm EST for a two-hour-and-32-minute test flight. Unveiled at […]
Wallypower Superyacht
One of the truly grand superyachts previewed at last week’s Monaco Yacht Show, the 165 Wallypower combines hard, sharp angles with natural curves for a look that’s positively arresting. The 164-foot (50-m) concept is crafted to power through the water with a wave-piercing hull and diesel-driven water jet powertrain. When it stops for respite, it opens up to the sea […]
QLED Vs OLED. What’s The Difference?
If you’re shopping for a 4K TV at the higher end of the market, you’ve likely stumbled upon two similar-sounding terms: QLED and OLED. Though they share three of the same letters, make no mistake: These are very different technologies, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. We’ll quickly cover what each term means, and then dig into how TVs that […]
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 […]
Best Hotel Room For Aviation Enthusiasts
An airport hotel in Japan has built a full-sized flight simulator into one of its guest rooms so aviation fans can try their hand at piloting a passenger plane the night before their departure. Nervous flyers may want to stay in a regular room. The operator of the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu created the so-called “Superior Cockpit Room” to celebrate […]
Original Porsche Heads To Auction
There are only a handful of places where truly landmark automobiles are auctioned: New York, London, Paris during Retromobile, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the world’s largest and most important gathering of ultra high net worth automotive enthusiasts, Monterey Car Week. Monterey is traditionally the place where automotive auction records get smashed, and this year the star of the […]