Tech Toys
Motor Sport Perfect for city life, Stromer’s ST1 X electric bike uses technology to create a smooth and carefree cycling experience. Innovations include touchscreen…
Indulgences: Toys
SPORTY RIDE Jaguar’s 2018 F-TYPE offers an array of new options, ranging from the model’s first-ever four-cylinder engine to an all-wheel-drive 575 HP V8….
Indulgences: Toys
TWO-WHEELING IT Winner of a Red Dot Design Award, IKEA’s lightweight aluminum SLADDA bike was created with city residents and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle…
Technology on the Go
PLUG + PLAY Tesla’s new Model X SUV promises sustainability, safety and style. Its 100 kWh battery provides 295 miles of range and its…
Cutting Edge
You’re far from home on a much-needed vacation. As you’re soaking in rays, your smartphone buzzes with an alert: There is a water leak…
Indulgences: Toys
RETRO RAGE Celebrating the resurgence of vinyl, Crate and Barrel’s Listening Room collection features mid-century-style furniture; electronics, including Audioengine’s high-performance desktop speakers ($249); and…
Audio/Video + Lighting: Drawing Board
After purchasing a pied-à-terre in CityCenterDC, clients asked Ernesto Santalla to help them make the most of the space with better storage, improved finishes…
Case Study: Audio/Video + Lighting
When they tapped Anthony Wilder Design/Build to renovate their Bethesda house, the owners requested that their unfinished attic be transformed into an inviting media…
Indulgences: Toys
SPEED RACER With its sculpted body and aerodynamic profile, Mercedes Benz’s new AMG GT R is a sports car designed with a nod to the…
Indulgences: Toys for Summer
ROAD TRIP Bentley has developed one of the most luxurious SUV models in automotive history with its 2017 Bentayga. Not only is its interior…
The Sporting Life
SMART SHIRT Ralph Lauren’s new PoloTech shirt features a detachable Bluetooth device that connects with an iPhone or Apple Watch to clock real-time workout…
Gadgets Galore!
SURROUND SOUND Bang & Olufsen celebrated its 90th anniversary by releasing BeoLab 90, a massive, sculptural loudspeaker that stands four feet tall, weighs more…
Indulgences: Toys
HOT RIDE McClaren has unveiled the first model in its new Sports Series—the 570S Coupé. Lightweight and aerodynamically designed, it boasts a carbon-fiber chassis,…
Indulgences: Toys
Italian Style A highlight of Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S., the brand’s 2017 Giulia Quadrifoglio combines luxury, performance and sculptural, athletic lines. Equipped…
Indulgences
FORM MEETS FUNCTION Thiel Audio creates home-audio speakers that marry high-end performance with sleek design. The TT1 floor-standing speaker and TC1 bookshelf speaker are hand-assembled…
Personal tech
GAME ON Golfers can analyze every element of their swing with the club-mounted M-Tracer from Epson America, Inc. The lightweight device sends data to…
Video + Audio + Speed
Cinema Experience Bang & Olufsen’s new BeoVision Avant 85 delivers impressive video and surround-sound quality in the comfort of home. The company’s 85-inch flagship…
Innovations to Watch
Speed Demon Jaguar recently unveiled its 2016 F-TYPE R Coupe at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. It boasts new all-wheel drive technology as…
Gadgets Galore!
Beyond Bright Though most of us barely have our heads around the concept (and price tag) of 4K televisions, Sharp’s AQUOS Beyond 4K Ultra…
Control Center
CHRISTIAN A. VIVES, A.B.E. Networks What is the most significant new development in smart-home technology? Near field communication. This wireless technology opens the door…