The Omega luxury watch brand has a rich history and the company always remembers about it by re-issuing its successful vintage models. Before the Olympic Games in Sochi, it presented the Petrograd limited edition created under the First World War sketches, shortly before Baselworld-2014 it announced the Speedmaster Mark …
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military commander.A statement said a pre-trial chamber had rejected Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif, although the Israeli military has said he was killed in an air strike in Gaza in July.The judges said there were “reasonable grounds” the three men bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel…
BMW trades Santa’s reindeer for racecar
BMW social post German automaker BMW is clearing any confusion about Santa Claus this season with a microsite revealing Santa’s secret. Questioning placed upon Santa Claus typically asks how he can travel around the world in one night. BMW’s microsite, “Santa’s Secret,” offers an explanation with a social video …
2014’s Finest Luxury Phones
While some phones help you connect with the world and work on-the-go, others go beyond these basic functions and offer a touch of luxury. From gold plated iPhones to ruby encrusted Smartphones, here’s a list of all the luxe mobile phones that we loved this year.
2014: Holiday Gift Guide
“Some samples were provided by the PR and/or brand for review.” – Top holiday picks for those who love all things luxurious along with the little ones. This year we have put gifts in the spotlight that cater to everyone on your list! 1. Sharp AQUOS 4K – The AQUOS…
A Lady’s Touch: Chef Anne-Cecile Degenne at Sofitel SO Singapore
Chef Anne-Cecile Degenne takes the reins at Sofitel So Singapore. The Frenchwoman is culinary elegance, both in the presentation of her dishes and her blending of flavours and textures. Read the rest of the story at: A Lady’s Touch: Chef Anne-Cecile Degenne at Sofitel SO Singapore
Season of Giving: Celebs and Their Million Dollar Charities
In the spirit of giving, we pay tribute to celebrities who started their very own charity funds. From environmental causes to animal safety, and diseases like Parkinson’s, these celebrities have defined the true meaning of ‘Giving’. They have used their influence to hold concerts, special dinners and various fundraising…
Ventev Powercell 6000+ Backup Battery
Ventev Powercell 6000+ Backup BatteryThis combination wall charger and backup battery is the ideal travel charger. The Ventev powercell 6000+ is a dual output, 6000mAh portable charger which has integrated folding AC prongs. No need to carry a wall charger for your backup battery. Charge your phone and tablet while …
Nuna Is One Pretty Popsicle With Branding As Tasty As The Treat.
This original post is from if it’s hip, it’s here This is what happens when an architect and a designer create a popsicle. You get something whose design exemplifies good taste and that actually… This is just a tease of the full post. To see all the images, video and …
Top 90 Fashion for Men Trends in December – From Coffee-Infused Jackets to Nostalgic Normcore Styles (TrendHunter.com)
(TrendHunter.com) These December 2014 fashion for men trends range are designed with both style and function in mind. While past seasons have featured more avant-garde and conceptual cuts, this month’s menswear…
Looking back at the best games of the 2010’s (so far)
It may be hard to believe, but on January 1, 2015, we will be halfway through the decade known as the 2010s (the ’10s? The teens? The twenty-teens? None of these sound right…). The passage of time being what it is, we guess this moment was inevitable. Still, we’re…
Sony rumored to launch 12+ inch tablet by early 2015
The first half of 2015 is expected to bring out a lot of new gadgets from OEMs, particularly large tablets from Samsung and Apple, if reports are to be believed. Another rumored new tablet to come out will be from Sony, and it will become their largest one so far. It …
Review: Leveraxe Vipukirves 2
The new Leveraxe Vipukirves 2 has a wonky, cherry-red axe head that’s not only bizarrely shaped, but gives it the power to tear a log a new one. The post Review: Leveraxe Vipukirves 2 appeared first on WIRED.
Adorable family convinces Grandma a chocolate phone is an iPhone
Nothing says Christmas like pulling adorable pranks on your loved ones. One intrepid YouTube user took the holiday season as a chance to convince his grandmother than she’d just been given a brand new iPhone. There’s just one catch; Grandma isn’t int…
Why persona-based marketing will never be obsolete
This article originally appeared on the Evergage blog. Persona-based marketing is a practice that has been trusted by businesses for decades. Traditional research firms have relied on buyer personas to…
Self-driving car testing giving regulators headaches
Self-driving cars will have to wait to find out the rules of the road, California’s DMV has admitted, with plans to have polices figured out by the end of the year scuppered by autonomous complexity. The Department of Motor Vehicles had been set a challenge by the US government …
Sony Building New Pro Tablet
There have been widespread reports that Apple will make a large screen iPad next year, while Samsung already has a “Pro” slate, but another company may be joining this growing niche. Sony is reportedly entering the fray with its own oversized tablet, a device that will be launched in 2015. Read…
Your Post-Holiday Survival Guide
The holidays are over. You have a living room covered in wrapping paper, some gifts to return, and a tree that’s slowly dying. Here’s everything you need to know to clean up after this year’s celebration.Read more…
Watch As A Kangaroo Punches A Drone
Animals are definitely sending us a message that they value their privacy. First we had a hawk smack a drone out of the sky . And now a kangaroo has delivered a knockout punch against a hovering intruder.Read more…