Delectably artistic – this in a chocolate shell (sorry nutshell!) describes the above pictured concoction served up by New York-based chef Dominique Ansel. His masterpiece of a culinary combo includes an edible shot glass made from chocolate cookie dough that holds frothing ice-cold milk; truly a match made for heaven! …
AirPNP might seem to be an off-color pun on the more high-class AirBNB holiday rental portal, but it is arguably more practical. Practical for party-goers and revelers that is! The scope entails a special app that allows you to find toilets in the close proximity for hire. Based on the …
We have harped about numerous compact house designs in the past, with the QB2 unit deserving special mention because of its unique multi-storied arrangement within a small 130 sq ft floor area. Unfortunately, practicality dictates – in spite of compactness, you have to waste some space for stairs, just to …
What happens when the best brains from major companies like Apple, Google, Skype and Nokia come together to contrive their own device? Well, the answer is – the Cone happens. A ‘smart’ speaker system from start-up Aether, the Cone has the special ability to ‘understand’ your choice of music, and …
Essential tremor (ET) is perceived as the most common movement-oriented medical disorder, with its basic symptom relating to uncontrollable shaking of hands in many people. The frustrating condition gets even more hindering in practical scenarios when the person is trying to eat his/her food. Fortunately, modern technology is more accessible …
Contemporary toilet mechanisms have certainly crossed the threshold of their ‘lowest common denominator’ utility. With the chimes of efficiency ringing at all corners of home-oriented designs, aesthetics fused with efficiency remains the order of the day. And, in that the Iota Folding Toilet shines, with its futuristic yet flexible form-factor …
As many of the modern consumers would expect, our compiled list of most advanced vacuum cleaners included quite a few robotic vacuum cleaner entries. In fact, these so-called robovacs are making a considerable splash in the commercial sphere, with the exalted Roombas leading the charge. Well, German-based designer Nasir Ashfaq has …
Our love affair with compact housing units was fueled by the Blue Sky model and its incredible level of spatial efficiency. And, now the baton of portable, personalized house design has passed on to the aptly named Tiny Project. Remarkably accounting for a floor area of just 160 sq ft …
Late night movie (and beer) sessions sometimes do lead to those adorable sleepovers in the couch. However, the predicament starts when you wake up next morning with a sore neck or shoulder. Well, design company Unikia surely believes in your well being and good living, and their ‘care’ is manifested …
With the contemporary urban dweller’s focus on fitness oriented outdoorsy activities, the accessories accompanying us also tend to be more specific in their role. However in most cases, the essence of practical usage gets sidelined by such ‘linear’, determined functions. Contrastingly, the above pictured B.O.B (Bottle Opener Board) goes against …
