Maybach 57 S

Maybach unveils a stunning collaboration with German coachbuilder, Xenatec, who have constructed a sleek 2+2 coupe based on the Maybach 57 S.
Designed by Burch Fred Hardt, the same man who penned the Exelero concept, the coupe features conservative styling and a luxurious interior.
The exterior package includes new front and rear bumpers, a new air diffuser with integrated exhaust system and the B-Pillar moved 20 cm to the back of the car, offering more room for the passengers.


The car is also offered with a full glass roof, bespoke interior and armored body for full protection.

Power still comes from a the same 6.0L twin-turbo V12 making 612-hp and 737 lb-ft of torque found in the Maybach 57 S.
This will help the coupe to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds and to hit a top speed of 170 mph.


Production will be limited to 100 units and pricing starts at €675,000 ($923,440).
As the project is approved by Maybach, the Xenatec coupe offers a complete four-year unlimited mileage warranty and a four-year service & repair package, just like standard Maybach vehicles.

Blackberry Playbook

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion just announced its iPad rival at its developers conference in San Francisco.
The PlayBook is aimed at business customers, co-chief executive Michael Lazaridis said during a speech at the conference.
The device is 9.7 millimetres thick and features a seven-inch touch screen. That’s smaller than the iPad’s 9.7-inch display.
It can run both HTML 5 and Flash 10.1 and has a one gigahertz dual-core processor with one gigabyte of RAM.


BlackBerry smartphone users can pair their handset with the PlayBook using a Bluetooth connection to view their email, calendar, documents or other content.
The PlayBook also features front- and rear-facing cameras to support video conferencing and allows multi-tasking between programs.
The fact PlayBook users can route data through BlackBerry smartphones instead of paying for separate telecom service should prove a selling point in the business and personal markets.
RIM said that in the coming weeks it would release a software kit so third-party developers can begin tailoring applications, or “apps,” for PlayBook.
The tablet will be available in the U.S. in early 2011 and in other countries in the second quarter, RIM said. The company didn’t give a price for the device.

Highest Restaurant in the World

Emaar Hospitality Group (EHG) has announced plans to open the “highest restaurant” in the world in January 2011 in Dubai.
The restaurant will be called Atmosphere and will be located on the 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
According to a report on Hotelier.com, Atmosphere will be grill style restaurant.

The restaurant is located two levels below the obeservation deck ‘At the Top’ and EHG expects it to become a must-visit venue for visitors to Dubai.
Atmosphere is being designed by famous hospitality designer Adam Tihany, responsible for hotels such as the One&Only Cape Town.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

A car equipped with four turbochargers strapped to a massive 16-cylinder engine may sound, at first, as though it might be overqualified to win the Best of the Best blue ribbon for our convertible category, but the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport offers drivers much more than performance figures that would give even a NASA test pilot pause. Although its 253 mph top speed and 2.5-second blast to 60 mph are undoubtedly feats of engineering brilliance, the Grand Sport’s most impressive qualities can only be experienced when the 37-pound polycarbonate roof is left back at the garage. Sans top, this Bugatti is the most comfortable exotic supercar into which one can climb, as well as a surprisingly civil road car.
At 65 mph on the freeway, the Volkswagen-funded Bugatti Veyron actually drives very much like a Bentley. The steering is heavy and direct; the suspension is tight but not jarring; and the shifts are quick and imperceptible, thanks to an ultrasmooth 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. With a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive layout, the Grand Sport remains incredibly balanced at any speed and hugs tight corners with unprecedented precision. Yet, even if this French-built roadster behaves like your run-of-the-mill luxury car at legal road speeds, the sound of air rushing into the twin intakes at full throttle reminds the driver that the car is, after all, a 1,001 hp tour de force.
Despite last year’s economic downturn, Bugatti has taken more than 30 orders for the $2 million Grand Sport, no more than 150 examples of which will be built through 2011. Named Car of the Decade by Robb Report’s Car of the Year panel last November, the Grand Sport is not only the most arresting vehicle on the market today, but it also happens to be the world’s best convertible.

Jeggings?

Fall is right around the corner and it's the perfect time to build your denim wardrobe. After several seasons of skinny jeans and jeggings reigning supreme on the runway, flared jeans have made a comeback.

I am not just talking about your average boot-cut here, flares this fall are fierce! Look for an exaggerated bell, and here's the best news ladies, a wide leg balances out thighs and makes your silhouette long and lean. Paige's Bell Canyon jeans are perfection! Not feeling the retro vibe this autumn? Opt for the boyfriend jean in a cropped length, and preferable distressed. These look great with giant heels/booties, a feminine blousy top and fitted jacket. AG Adriano Goldschmied's Ex Boyfriend Crop Jeans are a must on my fall shopping list.

Denim is not just for jeans anymore. Denim jackets are back and super modern this time with a fitted cut and subtle embellishments. The details and wash on Current Elliot's snap jacket make it the perfect pick to throw on over any outfit — EXCEPT more denim. When rocking the jean jacket, make sure it is the only piece of denim you have on.

The chambray shirt is another great option. Lighter weight than denim, it's a perfect layering piece for the cooler months ahead. I love wearing mine with snug leather pants, layers of pearls and chains and booties. So edgy but feminine all at once! Elizabeth and James's pleated pocket version is super modern. Here again, make the shirt your denim focal point.

Big Chief Jacuzzi

 

If you are looking for a quality Jacuzzi spa, you need to check out the Big Chief jacuzzi from the house of Platinum Spa, a premium manufacturer of luxury Jacuzzis. Part of Platinum Spa’s Indian Line, the Big Chief Jacuzzi seats six (5 seats and 1 lounger) and gives everyone in the family a good excuse to do nothing but relax. The different positioning and composition of 70 stainless steel jets allow water-jet massages of different body parts or straight single muscle parts. The Big Chief spa surrounds you with a feeling of relaxation, thanks to the features like eight Aqua-Flo pumps, Water Show with six color changing water fountains, two LED waterfalls, Mist System, aromatherapy, neck massager and the Balboa Ozonator.

While relaxing in the spa, you can listen to your favorite tracks with the DVD Dolby surround sound system (Radio, CD, MP3 and iPod connection)or watch your favorite flicks on the integrated 53cm flat-screen TV. The Ebony & Ivory TV spa features ambient Dual LED lighting inside and outside. With a range of high-end features, the Big Chief from Platinum Spa takes you away into a world of well-being and total relaxation.

 

DVD Refrigerator

Household appliances these days are in the continuous process of shedding their old, boring image. We have already seen refrigerators that double as entertainment centers and today, we have with us the Refrigerator 2 from the house of R&R Associates. This smart refrigerator concept comes equipped with a 14.1-inch LCD TV that enjoys 450 cd/m² of brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio and a resolution of 1280 x 760. The Refrigerator 2 can be used with the cable or the satellite TV. You can also hook up your DVD player to the built-in TV to watch your favorite flicks while you prepare the dinner. It’s internet ready, so you can browse through the recipes online and the integrated software makes it easy to order the products.

The Energy Star rated 26 cubic feet refrigerator features a water and ice dispenser on the front, an integrated water filter and electronic temperature controls with eight sensors. Inside the fridge are innovative storage solutions for common foods such as canned beverages, milk jugs and frozen pizzas. Other features include a separate LCD temperature display, child lock, jet freezing, express freezing and filter status indicator.

Anyway, a TV is not the last thing we will see on refrigerators. Ikea lately envisioned the kitchen of the future with a fridge that enjoys an an interactive 3D screen, projects cooking tutorials and identifies the essential vitamins for your day via sensors. There is much more to come.