It’s no secret that “influencers” have officially broken through to become as marketable as (and sometimes even more so than) the A-list set. Brands no longer seek to feature just one star throughout their worldwide campaigns but instead look to the social-savvy, Insta-perfect bloggers who have claimed their own space ... More

Any true collector knows that the pieces in his stash are only as valuable as the vessels in which they’re stored.  Cigar aficionados will spend thousands on the perfect humidor for their Cubans. Fine watch fans will spare no expense on winders for their one-of-a-kind timepieces. And anyone ... More

For a little more than a year now, BlackBerry—once the ne plus ultra of smartphones—has, somewhat quietly (depending on how often you read your newspaper’s business section), been in the process of reinventing itself. While the company continues to release devices—its latest model, the DTEK60, recently debuted—it has ... More

45 seconds: The Nespresso VertuoLine Pop a domed capsule into the chamber, press a button and voilà! An insanely rich cup of coffee (or shot of espresso) in under a minute. For those in a time crunch, it’s a no-brainer.   $199, nespresso.com 7 minutes: Chemex Glass Coffee Maker Coffee connoisseurs have long preferred ... More

Looking for a way to rid yourself of that tiresome morning arm workout known as blow-drying your hair? Dyson has the answer. The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer uses advanced Air Multiplier technology to create sleek results in minutes using the brand’s smallest, lightest and most advanced digital motor. Most conventional hair dryers have their motors ... More

Kerry Washington plays a high-level “fixer” on ABC’s Scandal, but despite the show’s serious infusion of drama, the job is very real—and very necessary. Status Labs Digital Crisis Expert Darius Fisher is in the profession of delivering second chances to public figures, politicians and executives. Headquartered in Austin ... More