Space tourism is getting more and more popular these days. This is evident with the fact that the prices are being lowered of such trips quite significantly. Per Wimmer, a banker is set to be the first customer of private space tourism company Xcor. He only has to wait till 2010 when he will quite possibly fly to an altitude of 200,000 ft in the Lynx, a two-seater jet-powered spaceplane. It is a pretty short flight that lasts only...

All you audiophiles who happen to be in Japan are going to be performing cartwheels and the others are going to look on in envy as Sennheiser has announced wireless earbuds for the Japanese market. They really do mean wireless; they are no strings binding the earbuds at all. The buds come with a 2.4GHz wireless receiver built into each. One thing about wireless devices that I don't like is the inadequate battery life. However, Sennheiser claims that you...

Carlsson has been putting a lot of time and effort into serious Mercedes-Benz CL. This car is really going to be something. I mean, it has 700 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque out of the coupe's V12. So, you get the idea of what it can do. The other features include a trick intercooler, reworked ECU and an exhaust system. All this together gets the car from 0 to 60 in under 3.9 seconds. Etienne Aigner has designed...

Fireplaces are so gorgeous; to me, winter or a romantic evening doesn't seem complete without them. Be it opening Christmas presents or enjoying Valentine's Day, a fireplace just adds to the atmosphere. But, we know cleaning one and setting up a fire can give headaches. So if you want to avoid the hassle, but not the fireplace then Faber has the most ideal electric Fireplace SP6. The minimalist design is very desirable and it looks positively elegant. Also, the...

Diamonds are everywhere, if you can afford them that is. We've seen and heard of many diamond studded clothes recently. So, it's no surprise when we see a $10,000 diamond hoodie sported by singer Colby O'Donis at the American Music Awards. Konquest Clothing is the maker of the hoodie which is studded with over 4,000 Swarovski crystals and has a three-carat diamond zipper pull. According to Konquest, this jacket will bring attention to this new line and it will...

I'm really digging the variations of v-POD Tower beer dispensers that MicroMatic has to offer. The versions available are brass and steel Double Column style Tower beer dispensers with 6 and 4 faucets. Some of the noteworthy features are built-in 10" LCD screen, remotely mounted DiGi viewer and integrated stereo speakers. The prices for the steel and brass versions are $3,050 and $3,260 respectively. That was for 4 faucets. The 6 faucets version is priced at $3,380 for brass...

Cineversum brings us the BlackWing One 1080p digital video projector which is extremely hot. It has three 0.6-inch LCoS panels and comes pre-calibrated for optimal performance. Already sounds fabulous, but there is more. The other features include a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,400 ANSI lumens, and two HDMI 1.3 sockets and an RS-232 control port. Something that attracts attention to this project is the "futuristic deep metallic-black ABS plastic chassis" designed by France's own Antoine Béon. That's something that looks...

If time pieces are your thing, then this article should be right up your alley. A vintage Rollex collection that is said to be one of the oldest and rarest collections in the world is put up for auction. You will have to wait till March 2009 when Milan will be host to this extremely celebrated Rollex collection. The showstopper of this auction is a beautiful pink gold "Stelline" Oyster Perpetual Chronometer watch that estimated to fetch $320,000. If...

You might not have the Midas' Touch, but that shouldn't stop you from 'blinging up' your furniture. Take for instance this pure gold made chair. You cannot get shinier than this. The gold used here is 24 carat and the chair is fully gold coated to give it that extra special look. You'd better have your sunglasses ready or it will cause your eyes some problems. If you have the money, there is no better way to invest it...

Christmas is the best time of the year. I'm one hundred percent convinced of this after reading about the El Gordo (or the "Fat One") Christmas lottery in Spain. It's not a normal lottery, in fact I think it's a lottery made by Santa himself. It is worth almost 3 billion dollars in prizes. To add icing to the cake, the Spanish government doesn't tax it. It is definitely the world's largest lottery. It is said that 18% of...

This is something all new parents or to-be parents are going to adore. Check out the Marc Jacobs For Bugaboo, which is a special all-black Cameleon with a canopy and bassinet cover. It is made out of Little Marc signature fabric. Apart from looking really fabulous, it is going to draw envious glances for another reason as well. It is extremely exclusive and only 15 of them are available. In case you are lucky and have the resources, I'll...

Billionaire Couture founded by Formula One mogul Flavio Briatore and designer Angelo Galasso is an ultra luxurious brand for men. They have come up with an umbrella and it's not just any other umbrella. It is worthy of a mention as it happens to be the world's most expensive umbrella at $50,000. It is made out of black top-quality and water resistant crocodile skin. It is available by special order at Billionaire Couture's new London flagship in Sloane Street,...

I know people go a little crazy over their pets, but this is a little too much. Seriously, who in their right mind would spend $384,000 on a kennel for their Great Danes? Yes, that's what it is. A kennel, no matter how expensive! It is being built on an exclusive estate near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. It sounds ultra fabulous as inside the dogs will sleep on sheepskin-lined, temperature-controlled beds and soothe their aches in an 18in-deep spa. Also,...

This line of Limelight Hot tubs by Hot Spring Spas is seriously hot. They are ultra luxurious and not exactly fit for these times of financial crisis, but if you've invested your money well then what's to worry about? These hot tubs use pearlescent acrylic, stainless steel trim, and simulated wood. "The Limelight buyer is immediately attracted to the innovative design and dynamic features of these hot tubs," says the optimistic Samantha Weiser, Hot Spring Brand Manager. Of course...

The season to ski is here and if you have the money, then you will want to ski in style. Alfred Dunhill realizes this and is collaborating with a few specialists to come up with the most stylish pair of ski along with the high-techest materials. You can swish down the slopes on a teak or carbon ski, but the base will is made of precious and highly functional titanium. This is not all; let's not forget the Vist...