When you think of Amtrak, luxury travel is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But in an attempt to increase ridership, Amtrak has joined forces with GrandLuxe Rail Journeys, formerly known as the American Orient Express, to offer luxury passenger rail service aboard vintage Pullman cars. The READ MORE >
This Titanic lamp looks exceptionally simple and downright plain in design other than the fact that it’s “sinking” right into the table like its famous namesake ship did into the sea so many years ago. It’s made of lacquered wood with a cotton and steel shade, plus it does turn READ MORE >
BBQ cookouts during the summer is a popular pastime with many a family, but how often do you get perfect steaks sitting on the grill? This task is made even all the harder as your wife loves her steak well done, while your two kids want a couple of slabs READ MORE >
Forget about tossing paper planes in the class. Technology has rendered the traditional art of paper aeroplane origami obsolete, as we now have the Super Feather Lightweight Sailplane. This toy weighs a mere 3 grams and requires only 10 seconds of charging time in exchange for a flight path of READ MORE >
The Intel Metro was inspired by the RAZR to be the world’s thinnest laptop. It’s also a fashion accessory. Last week, Business Week wrote a story about the Intel Metro, noting, “The result, code-named Intel mobile Metro notebook, is less than 0.7 inches thick—about one-quarter of an inch thicker than READ MORE >
iRiver’s X20 portable media player has already landed on U.S. shores, but the company has not yet released an official announcement. Nevertheless, the X20 certainly does look aesthetically pleasing, and it comes with a bunch of features that are set to thrill. If the 8GB flash memory is not enough, READ MORE >
You no longer have to waste your time in the bathroom reading the same magazine over and over again. Now you can educate yourself with the ultimate toilet roll. The product page describes, “You can while away the time with some great brain teaser tests that will always be close READ MORE >
If you’re working on big vacation plans for this summer you may be debating over decisions on where to stay, and if you’re looking for some help the staff at Travel and Leisure have done their research. Traveling the world, they’ve stayed at countless new hotels and resorts and have READ MORE >
Toshiba has announced the launch of its Lapjacks service, allowing laptop owners to design an original, customized cover for their laptop, picking designs from a number of images on the website or from your own digital photos. They also have a practical use too – protecting from scratching and cosmetic READ MORE >
Matte finish paint seems to be all the rage these days in higher-end vehicles and concept cars (BMW M-series, anyone?), and HAMANN has no problem jumping on the bandwagon, down to the bright orange 20-inch rims. The company’s new modified F430, dubbed the “Black Miracle,” features orange and black matte READ MORE >