It goes without saying that the year 2013 was ripe with innovation. Lesser-known companies like Coravin invented a way to pour a glass of wine without ever opening the bottle; the more mainstream brand Krups introduced a coffee machine so advanced, it's akin to having a barista on call in ... More

When I first heard about Vertu's new $6,000 smartphone, the Constellation, I was baffled. What's the point? With Apple's revamped iPhone5 and Samsung's slick Galaxy S4, the notion of paying a premium for a "luxury" smartphone seemed...well, completely unnecessary. But then I held one in ... More

Between weekend getaways and outdoor cocktail parties, overindulgence in the summer is a given. One way to minimize the damage (assuming a total juice cleanse detox isn't your thing): Hurom's Premium Slow Juicer and Smoothie Maker. The easy-to-use machine has a number ... More

When it comes to choosing a portable speaker, you typically have two not-so-great options: A small, light-weight unit with lackluster audio quality, or a unit that offers solid sound in a hefty package. We’re happy to announce that the conundrum has officially been resolved, thanks to the acoustic geniuses at ... More

For those unwilling to fork over $40,000 for Samsung’s stunning 4K television, might we suggest a more-reasonably priced 4K model from Sharp? The AQUOSUltra HD LED TV—available for purchase in mid-August—offers 4K’s requisite 8 million pixels (as opposed to a regular HD TV’s 2 million pixels), ... More

There's a thin line between a statement-making iPhone case and an obnoxious monstrosity encrusted in gems and diamonds. Luckily, we've stumbled upon a happy medium. Model and entrepreneur Lily Kwong has teamed up with Cellairis, a mobile accessory company, to create a super-chic collection ... More

Here's something you probably never learned in chemistry: The temperature of your coffee should be inversely proportional to the temperature outdoors. With that being said, it's time to start thinking more seriously about iced coffee—especially if you plan on brewing it at home. This Cold Coffee Dripper by ... More

I'm really into the idea of "techcessories" lately. It started a few weeks ago when I went to a preview for these stunning new bikes from Martone Cycling Co. The company’s founder, Lorenzo Martone, told me that he wants people to consider the bikes “fashion accessories” rather ... More

2012 was the year the rot set in at Apple. The core of the problem was its flagship iPhone. (Let’s not even mention the iPad Mini.) After years of innovation, the 5’s splashiest feature was...a bigger screen that simply aped Android rivals. Its slim connector rendered current accessories redundant, ... More