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This breathtaking Ferrari was a rare, personal tribute created by Enzo Ferrari himself. The 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT L was one of just 357 built over a two-year span. The L-Series qualifier indicated the 2.4L V6 engine, the top performance version of the Dino. Fans of Ferrari will notice one subtle omission no prancing horse. The hood ornament, steering wheel and rear badge all show Dino branding. Its aerodynamic, race-minded styling is as fun as it is functional....

The Nexus Player is its attempt to seize one. Its due for release in 2015, so keep an eye out. Thats where the Virtuix Omni comes in. When you walk, they walk; when you run or crouch, they do the same. How it works is fairly simple, but the implications are huge. Thalmic Labs Myo Armband might be the first step towards making that fiction into a reality. The possibilities for such technology go far beyond gaming theyre pretty much endless, in fact....

The Lexus LF class has officially gone topless. The Lexus LF-C2 Convertible Concept is an aggressive, high-performance convertible laid out in a 2+2 format. When you put something in the right light, people see it in a way they never have before. So far, the Lexus LF-C2 Convertible Concept is just that, a concept. While the Lexus LF-LC never made it to production, the LFA was produced in a limited run....

Naturally, thats led to a few…unusual products, particularly over the past year. Steaklocker App-Enabled Dry Aged Steak Chiller | Gallery View in galleryView in galleryView in gallery 2. Vessyls available for preorder right now at $99, and will ship in early 2015. Vessyl Smart Cup Connected Glassware | Gallery 3. WhistleGPS Connected Dog Collar | Gallery 4. Basically, its the most adorable robotic assistant ever made. Jibo Robot Assistant for a Connected Home | Gallery...

Its pretty much common sense that you want to rinse off your vegetables before you eat them. One of the first projects its developed? An ultra high-tech hydroponics system that produces a huge volume of crisp, clean lettuce. Whats more,everythingin the environment is controlled. Air pressure, lighting, temperature, bacteria; even dust. Of course, they also plan to feed their own country, too. Taken together, all this information this has some seriously awesome implications....

Madrid-based firmPKMN Architecturesis the latest organization to throw its hat into that arena. The All I Own House is a tiny transforming apartment that truly does more with less. This, says the designer, allows people to enjoy infinite homes within a house. View in gallery Its worth noting that this rail system doesnt cover theentireapartment. Overall, the movable room only takes up a total of 540 square feet. Now, as weve already established, PKMN Architecture isnt the only design firm to look into reconfigurable homes....

The design of the Lucas Museum has finally been revealed. It will touch down on the Chicago lakefront, and its been fast-tracked by the city for swift approval. Unfortunately, Presidio Trust rejected Lucass proposals without an explanation. Lucas has brought in some big names to make this dream of his a reality. The Beijing-based MAD Architects were brought in to design the pyramid. Acclaimed architecture firm Studio Gang was commissioned to build a bridge to a nearby island....

The American poet Robert Frost once said, Geofences make good neighbors. Okay, maybe not, but a geofence makes for an efficient home environment. Geofencing is a relatively new technology that makes gadgets like the Honeywell Lyric smart thermostat so promising. Its a kind of spacial awareness that can recognize when you approach and perform an action on your behalf. When my Lyric arrived, the concept geofencing was alien to me....

If youre a fan of exotic cars, chances are youve drooled over a Pininfarina design. Today, Pininfarina has revealed a design for an entirely different kind of vehicle a bicycle. Pinfarinas Fuoriserie bicycle sports a stainless steel frame with walnut wood coverings on the top end. The classic Pininfarina logo is raised above the wood with a hint of elegance. The result is retro in appearance, but decidedly dashing. The Pininfarina bike isnt just about looks and charm, its also got a special electric system built in....

Im of the mind that everythings better with robots, and the HEXO+ drone is no exception. Itll even follow you to get to keep you in the frame, if need be. Operating the Hexo+ drone is incredibly simple, too. All you gotta do is pull out your smartphone and active the bot through the companion app. Even better, everything the drones camera sees is streamed straight to your Smartphone via an interactive feed....

Say hello to the Trion Nemesis a new line of high-performance exotic vehicles released by American automotive manufacturer Trion. Its sleek, sexy, and capable of accommodating drivers of pretty much any size. Thats all pretty awesome on its own, but I havent even gotten to the best part its programmable. It sounds cool, at least and I guess thats what counts, right? you could read more about the Nemesis on the official website....

Ford had a rather interesting announcement to make earlier this week. Evidently, the automotive company has signed a deal with California-based electric bike manufacturer Pedego. We can no longer just think about being an automotive product company. Pedego has its own motive for signing the deal. Traditional riders, he said, generally treat electrics with a certain degree of disdain. They think its breaking the rules, like somehow were cheating or something....

Some may not peg Park City, Utah as a prime travel hotspot. Theyd be wrong, of course. Thanks to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class skiing, Park City is sitting pretty in the travel department. To accommodate this well-to-do traffic, a new boutique hotel has opened in an unlikely building. Despite the vintage elements, the design as a whole feels progressive, clean and inviting. The rates this time of year start ataround $340 per nightfor two guests, one room....