Gadgets Galore
LIFE AQUATIC Le StandUp, a paddleboard made in France, brings a whole new dimension to the sport—day and night. Its lightweight, carbon frame boasts…
Technology Trio
Road Trip BMW’s 2021 M4 Coupe combines state-of-the-art engineering with sexy style. Its 3.0-liter, six-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo S58 motor produces up to 473 horsepower,…
High-Tech Finds
Retro Style Perhaps it was kismet that two icons of style—Dior and Vespa—were both founded in 1946. To commemorate their legacies, the brands collaborated…
Going Virtual
Following the covid 19 shutdown, many consumers still limit shopping forays to bare essentials like groceries, medicine—and wine. To assist clients who want to…
On the Horizon
Tom Wells, Integrated Media Systems What’s the future of voice control and which systems are most secure? When it comes to home automation, voice…
Next Wave
Kohler’s latest smart-home innovations bring touch-free technology to the bath. The Verdera Voice mirror features a high-quality grooming mirror; adjustable LED lights for makeup and…
From Box to Boat
The art of origami inspired Oru Kayak’s lightweight, folding kayaks, which combine high performance and handling with easy storage, transport and assembly. Five models…
State of the Art
Roman Holiday Ferrari has unveiled a prototype of its new Roma model—a mid-front-engine, 2+ coupé inspired by the carefree days of 1950s and ’60s…
State of the Art
Retro Style The Brionvega Radiofonografo Radio and Turntable revives a 1965 design by Italian architects (and brothers) Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Made of…
Cutting Edge
Sport Redefined BMW expands its family of sleek sports cars with the four-door 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe. While retaining the brand’s familiar elegant…
The Next Big Thing
SPEED DEMON Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the first GT 53 4-door Coupe, which blends the high-speed performance of a sports car with versatility and comfort…
Cycling in Style
FREE-WHEELING FASHION Badgley Mischka Home’s Senso bike takes the designer duo in a new direction. It unites high-performance, carbon-fiber components with embellishments such as…
Future Tech
VIRTUAL GALLERY The Frame TV by Samsung solves a vexing design dilemma: how to make a screen disappear when not in use. In Art…
Toys + Technology
ELECTRIC ATTITUDE In 2019, Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, will go into production. Previously dubbed the Mission E, the concept car features…
Style + Innovation
CROSSING OVER WITH GUSTO Jaguar’s first electric all-performance SUV, the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE hits U.S. roads early next year. This appealing crossover combines visually…
Smart Home Tech
Smart Home TechEvery year, new technologies and innovations in the realm of home automation bring added features and functionality to end-users. But having more…
Tech Time
Tech Time Top-Down Approach Aspiring motorsports enthusiasts might want to give Porsche’s 2018 911 Carrera 4 GTS a spin. The all-wheel-drive roadster packs a…
Tech Savvy
Tech Savvy PERFECT SWING Designed for precision and consistency, PXG’s 0311 milled wedges (inset) feature intricate performance-enhancing details. The new carbon-steel body works against…
Case Study: Audio/Video + Lighting
Homeowners in Ashburn, Virginia, wanted to create an extensive entertainment space in their unfinished basement. They contacted Justin Schopp of Moss Building & Design…
Drawing Board Audio/Video + Lighting
Drawing Board Audio/Video + LightingAfter severe flooding destroyed a McLean, Virginia, basement—including a home theater designed by Integrated Media Systems in 2005—the owners decided…