In theory, being able to strap the equivalent of a smartphone to your wrist is very attractive, but in practice the results haven’t been so pretty. And if you’re a devotee of luxury timepieces, you’re invested in objects that are built to last, not ones that become obsolete with every ... More

Step foot into a suite at any luxury hotel around the world—be it a beachy bungalow in Martinique or boutique riad in Marrakesh—and you’ll find swanky amenities in abundance. But when Frette linens, L’Occitane bath products and special treats at turndown come standard, what differentiates one property from the next? I ... More

Exclusivity is no longer limited to hotshot events and top-notch concierge companies. From smartphones to social networks, everyday tech services are becoming invite-only. Here, check out the ones worth the pre-screening process. Ello If you’re getting sick of the creepy personalized ads that clutter your Facebook newsfeed, it ... More

Gone are the days of missing your favorite workout classes simply because you couldn’t make it to the gym. Now, most the action happens from the comfort of your living room—all you need is a wi-fi connection and a laptop. Qinetic, the latest company to revolutionize the online workout ... More

Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have joined forces with premium audio brand Master & Dynamic to create a limited edition capsule collection of luxe headphones. The chic range features Master & Dynamic’s signature MH40 over-ear headphones in three unique color schemes—black with Proenza Schouler-blue, off-white with copper and ... More

Thousands of gadget gurus and tech visionaries descend upon Las Vegas each January for the annual Consumer Electronics Show, where brands showcase the latest and greatest in consumer technology. This year, products ranged from driverless cars to bendable televisions—and even a bed that tracks your sleeping patterns. While ... More

These days, we're hailing cabs and blazing through entire TV series faster than ever before, and the latest crop of time-saving apps, tools and services are on the cutting edge of efficiency. Below, here's nine (mostly) new, innovative shortcuts to try.   Finish Your Reading List Faster Long story short: Instead of reading ... More

If you’re a mom, you know that Mother’s Day is the single 24-hour period when everyone's actually out to make your life easier—and maybe breakfast in bed if you're lucky. But really—does this day have to be such a one-off? Of course ... More

The idea started with an impending party, as many problem-solving concepts are wont to do. Man-about-town Jason Landver was celebrating a birthday but felt humbly awkward about what to tell friends and family when they asked what he'd like as a gift. Instead of sending them on a wild goose ... More

Buzz has been swirling around Magnises, the new black card on the block. Founded by tech wunderkind Billy McFarland just five months ago, it's poised to change the way you see credit card rewards. "I was at dinner with friends, and they were all talking about how ... More