Added 8 July, 2013
Haussmann Famille, part of French wine house Chateaux En Bordeaux, has launched what it claims is the world's first cola-flavored wine. Rouge Sucette is a red wine with 9-percent alcohol created from grapes and added aromas. It's being distributed to supermarkets throughout France. Pauline Lacombe, marketing director for Hausmann Famille, said the...
Added 8 July, 2013
UK stadium rockers Coldplay have announced that their new album will be carbon-neutral. What? "We have green energy in the studio and every kilowatt of energy we use that isn't green will be offset by buying carbon credits" said lead guitarist Jonny Buckland. To make sure no stone is left uncovered the band is said to be meticulously detailing the...
Added 7 July, 2013
Libberati, a Hong Kong based T-shirt startup has launched an online store/art gallery where each item sold is one-of-a-kind. Here's how it works: Visit the online store, select a shirt and it will be immediately removed from the inventory so no one else can either see or buy the same design. We love it.
Added 6 July, 2013
A few weeks ago we wrote about ESPNs decision to quit broadcasting in 3D. Now the BBC has joined them due to a "lack of public appetite" for the technology. The Beeb began broadcasting several shows and events in 3D in 2001, including the Olympic Games. According to the BBC, when people watch TV they concentrate in a different way than when they...
Added 5 July, 2013
Followers of WikiTrends know that wearable computing is heating up. The trend is now getting a giant boost from Apple, which announced it is adding Paul Deneve, CEO of fashion giant Yves St Laurent, as a vice president of special projects. "Likely it is to explore the extension of the Apple brand, or its platform technology into clothing and...
Added 5 July, 2013
Luxury car owners around the globe are embracing the growing velvet fad, splashing out thousands to cover their bespoke vehicles in the extravagant woven fabric. From this pimped out Ferrari spotted in upmarket Knightsbridge to the fluffy Porsche seen in west London, the flashy supercars appear to attract the public’s attention everywhere they go...
Added 3 July, 2013
The newly opened Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi has a Camel Milk Mixologist who is crafting beverages with freshly muddled ingredients infused with locally-sourced camel milk. "Camel milk has only recently been introduced to the main-stream consumer," said Mijana restaurant manager Hasan Al Masri. Camel milk chocolate is currently being made in Austria...
Added 3 July, 2013
Samsung is now producing a Curved OLED TV that creates a more immersive experience than the giant flat screens that are now ubiquitous in First World living rooms. The curved OLED display is comprised of thousands of self-emitting diodes which are capable of offering richer and brighter images compared to existing TVs. The result is said to be...
Added 2 July, 2013
The Coca-Cola Company is market testing Coke Life in Argentina, a new formula that uses stevia instead corn syrup. Stevia is a natural sweetener from the herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family, native to subtropical and tropical regions of South America that is well-known to Argentinians. Coke Life has half the calories of regular Coke and is...
Added 1 July, 2013
Starting next month, checked baggage on BA be fitted with electronic tags that will allow users to track their luggage throughout the entire travel itinerary. Frank van der Post, British Airways managing director for brands and customer experience, said: "This is a fantastically simple, yet smart device that gives each customer the choice to have...