The French press (otherwise known by its less sophisticated name of ‘coffee plunger’) has been around for over 80 years, and the technology has almost remain unchanged. Of course, there is a very good reason for that – manual French press mechanisms are pretty effective at what they do. But …
For those who don’t know, video gaming is a serious business, and by serious we mean $60 billion serious! So, it really comes as no surprise that gaming has taken its much deserved place in the pantheon of popular culture. This obviously means – a huge, ever booming, commercial ambit. …
Located amidst a pine forest on top of the hill “Colle di Tenna” is the picturesque Italian village of Tenna, overlooking Lake Levico and Lake Caldonazzo. Known for the abundance of Trentino’s Golden Delicious apples growing on its slopes, the hill is spotted with roofed agricultural sheds built with rough-hewn …
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 …
The Japanese surely have their ingenious ways of coming up with innovative umbrella contrivances, be it the illuminating umbrella or the double shaded umbrella. This time around the trend is manifested by Thanko’s Hands-free Shushuku-gasa (Shrinkable Umbrella in Japanese). As the name clearly suggests, the umbrella can be conveniently used …
Rich, pulsating music, that makes people break out in dance, is indeed a major crowd-pleaser in a good party. In fact the traditional transistor-based amplifier is no longer the best option available in the market for hardcore audiophiles. Instead, take a look at the new Bluetooth Sound Enhancing Amplifier from …
The great J.R.R. Tolkien mentioned that most established hobbits of the Shire (like Bilbo Baggins) liked to stay in ‘Smials’, the amply furnished holes strategically borrowed into hillsides, downs and even small banks. Interestingly, the same scope of bountiful resources, of course along with advanced tech, has led to many …
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 …
Sometimes it is the traditional simpler colors that play a perfect foil to the more complex arrangement of outdoor surroundings. The creators from Québec-based Jardin de Ville certainly believe in this design precept, as is evident from their Blow Up collection of outdoor furniture. The high end furniture manufacturer is …
With camping and hiking becoming more popular, people are increasingly looking for portable outdoor cooking gear and barbecue accessories that will serve delicious food wherever you are. We recently covered BioLite’s sustainable BaseCamp wood stove, equipped with a 13-inch grill top. And then, there was the incredibly funky and colorful …
