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Its where hi-fi meets haute. Bluetooth speakers are more than just a functional item, theyve become a fashion accessory in their own right. Before you’re free to listen, though, you’re free to appreciate its visual sensibility. Its a lovely machine, and that sonically-important micro-matrix mesh makes for a fashionable fascia. Seeing is believing, but from what were told, it sounds as lovely as it looks. Its available soonfor $349. Bowers and Wilkins T7 Bluetooth Speaker | Gallery

Its a real-life, working hoverboard. The Hendo Hoverboard currently floats about one inch off the ground, is weight-activated, and completely self-propelled. Tell me that isnt the awesomest thing youve heard all day. So…how exactly does the Hendo Hoverboard work? The short answer is magnets or rather, a magnetic field created by magnets within the board. For the time being, that means that the hoverboards are limited to special hover parks....

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird represented a tipping point in the era of American Muscle. Supercharging wasnt a new technology, but a supercharged V8 was instantly the most desirable engine between four wheels. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is as elegant as it is powerful. 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code | Gallery

Most DJ-friendly venues have a spot for them to set up, but they dont provide the gear. Wouldnt it be nice if the whole rig could fit in your pocket, instead? Basically, they took an entire DJ studio and packed it into a controller no larger than most smartphones. They can be used for everything from sound editing to effects, and transition seamlessly between purposes. Thats just a guess, mind you the real product could cost significantly less....

The sauna has a special place in the heart of every Finn. TheSaunalauttaFloating Sauna Houseboat is part sauna, part houseboat, part mobile campsite. It spans not one, not two, but three stories thanks to a crows nest overlook up top. A ladder provides access to the second level, a rooftop sundeck for lounging and relaxation. The Saunalautta Floating Sauna isnt the first of its kind weve covered in Finland. Where the Onsen Bath Boat is luxurious, the Saunalautta is playful and spirited....

As part of that upgrade, its commissioned British studio PriestmanGoode to design the citys new Tube Train. London Underground has received a $4 billion dollar design thats every bit as pretty as it is functional. The above alone isnt very futuristic, but this next part is. Of course, these automated trains have understandably drawn a fair bit of controversy. Neither of those thoughts are comforting, and yet theyre both possibilities here....

Cadillac has a special place in the American identity. If you ever wonder how that started, look no further than a vehicle like this one. It is a classic rod rebuild of an American icon, and its heading under auction this fall. This smooth, curvy Caddy is a refined, simplified take on the original. In a sense, its a Cadillac in a black nightgown, with nothing else to complicate its beauty....

Thanks to crowd-funding on Kickstarter, the Gramovox Gramophone has been produced and is officially shipping now. Like the gramophones of old, the Gramovox bluetooth speaker uses a horn-style element for directional amplification. The steel horn stands on a walnut base, comprising a solid, sturdy and striking audio equipment. Another noteworthy value of the Gramovox is its bluetooth connectivity. While bluetooth has become the standard for single-unit speaker systems, its also essential for the Gramovox design....

View in gallery Transportation as you know it is about to change and dramatically so. The future of transportation is approaching fast, as a decades worth of promising concepts start becoming commercial realities. The self-driving car you heard about a decade ago is on the streets right now. Personal spaceflight companies are taking orders. Ultra high-speed rail routes are being planned. In a flash, the way we move about our world could become very different....

Youve got a desk job, and spend the majority of your time online both work and play. Youve also probably heard about how terrible it is for you. Youll be getting a bit of exercise while you work, and youll be more focused as a result. Unfortunately, most of us probably wont get a chance to use a standing desk any time soon. Oh, and if youre anything other than average height, youre probably gonna have a few problems....

Installation artist Herbert Baglione draws his inspiration as objects draw shadow from light. It is as if the soul is leaving an invisible trail on these places. In the mean time, it’s possible for you to see more from Baglione onTwitterandInstagram. [vianotcot] Herbert Baglione Installation Art | Gallery

The recession of 2008 had tragic consequences for some of the most iconic brands in motorsport. The most well-known departure was perhaps Saab, the cult-adored automobile manufacturer. The motorcycling world saw the loss of an equivalent icon, the Buell Motorcycle Company. This Harley Davidson subsidiary was scrapped in 2009, left to clear its stock before permanently shutting its doors. It was the end of Buell, but the beginning of a spiritual successor, the Ronin 47 Motorcycle....

TheRelonch Camerafor iPhone is a lens/sensor combo that connects to the iPhone via a lightning port at its base. It encloses the iPhone to become one unit, resulting in a pretty compact,uh, camera phone. Heres where we get into some trouble. The Relonch prototype shoots 1MP images. It will not support flash (either built-in or hot shoe). There is no mention of autofocus or how manual focus would be attained....