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11/11/2017

Dutch studio MVRDV has built a colourful, futuristic hotel, made up of nine rooms that can be moved into different configurations.

Dutch studio MVRDV has built a colourful, futuristic hotel, made up of nine rooms that can be moved into different configurations. On show in Eindhoven for Dutch Design Week 2017, (W)ego is a concept for accommodation that can adapt to the different needs of any future inhabitants – whether they be…

11/11/2017

You can picture it now: You, your new hubby and all your wedding guests sipping piña coladas on a beach in the Caribbean, a million miles from home. But before you dive in and book a destination wedding, here are six things to keep in mind.

You can picture it now: You, your new hubby and all your wedding guests sipping piña coladas on a beach in the Caribbean, a million miles from home. But before you dive in and book a destination wedding, here are six things to keep in mind. Don’t Be Surprised If a lot Of People Can’t Make it You spe...

11/11/2017

America is home to 59 gorgeous and diverse protected areas designated as national parks. Overwhelmed about seeing them all? Let us cherry-pick the eight most worthy of your vacation days.

America is home to 59 gorgeous and diverse protected areas designated as national parks. Overwhelmed about seeing them all? Let us cherry-pick the eight most worthy of your vacation days. Yellowstone Fun fact: Yellowstone, the oldest National Park in the country, is larger than Rhode Island and Dela...

11/11/2017

Boredom happens to everyone, which is why we like to have a few go-to options when it strikes. These five phone games never fail to entertain us.

Boredom happens to everyone, which is why we like to have a few go-to options when it strikes. These five phone games never fail to entertain us. Words with Friends An oldie but a goodie, this Scrabble-like game will likely cause you to get excessively competitive with your friends, family and rando...

11/11/2017

Architecture practice Plasma Studio designed the two-storey apartment block to provide six holiday homes accompanying an existing holiday residence. The two structures are joined by a single-storey volume, which hosts a communal area.

Floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to wake up to views of the Dolomites at this complex of copper-clad holiday apartments in northern Italy by Plasma Studio. Architecture practice Plasma Studio designed the two-storey apartment block to provide six holiday homes accompanying an existing holiday r...

11/11/2017

Moving is tough enough on humans, but animals don’t have a clue why strangers in uniforms are removing their owner’s furniture. Like the rest of us, pets need a little extra TLC at moving time.

Preparing your pet before your move Moving is tough enough on humans, but animals don’t have a clue why strangers in uniforms are removing their owner’s furniture. Like the rest of us, pets need a little extra TLC at moving time. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make their move and life…

09/11/2017

Toyota won't release autonomous features until they're safe
While highlighting the huge resources Toyota is putting in to develop autonomous and artifically intelligent technology, Leroy conceded that, despite its technical prowess, Toyota must bring the technology to production cautiously.

09/11/2017

Lamborghini, MIT envision the self-healing electric supercar

True to Lamborghini tradition, the car has a lean, windswept design and the brand's trademark Y taillights. The windshield seems to extend from the top of the car almost to the driver's toes, and the body crouches so low it almost looks like an outgrowth of the road.

09/11/2017

Koenigsegg Agera RS breaks its own 0-400-0kph record

Köenigsegg's previous record, set less than a month prior, beat the Bugatti Chiron’s 0-400-0kph (0-249-0mph) run by 5.52sec, achieving the feat in 36.44sec. This new record by Köenigsegg breaks its own record by 3.15sec, and Bugatti's record by 8.67sec. The same car and driver were used.

09/11/2017

2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class to benefit from S-Class tech

The new G-Class has adopted a completely fresh design and a contemporary aluminium construction. The move, Mercedes officials say, helps contribute to a 160kg reduction in kerb weight over today’s mostly steel-bodied model while providing a 30% increase in torsional rigidity.

08/11/2017

Playlists and table assignments can be changed at the last minute, but your venue is one thing you’ve got to get locked down. And if you pick the right place, every photo op will be picture perfect—even the shot of you with your eyes half closed.

Playlists and table assignments can be changed at the last minute, but your venue is one thing you’ve got to get locked down. And if you pick the right place, every photo op will be picture perfect—even the shot of you with your eyes half closed. So here’s a list of the most stunning venues in SF, p...

08/11/2017

A trip to Dubai isn’t complete without snapping a photo of the world’s tallest building. With more than 160 stories and the highest outdoor observation deck in the world (At the Top), this just might qualify as your snap of a lifetime.

You’ve wanted to travel to Dubai for ages, but you’ve never been able to actually commit to booking the trip. Instead, you scroll through your Instagram feed, staring at pictures of that unmistakable skyline to try tosatisfy your wanderlust. Listen up: Thanks to the ease of Emirates airline, you can...