Thanks to the three distinct sections of the house; one for the family, one for the grandmother, and another for hobbies and recreation, the inhabitants can move around freely at the end of a night shift without any fear of disturbing the others. In communal rooms such as the living room, there are ceilings of up to 7.5 meters that provide ample space for all the family. It’s also equipped with an opening and a fan which uses a thermal sensor to maintain the perfect living conditions at all times....

The new Samsung Galaxy NX is a mirrorless camera that offers a range of interchangeable lenses like the other mirrorless cameras on the market. Unlike the other cameras available, the NX includes a wide touchscreen display on back that is mated to the latest Android OS, Jellybean 4.2.2. This Android system is powered by a 1.6 GHz Quad-core processor and it connects to the web with 3G or 4G options and standard WiFi....

The Saracen Trullo Building underwent some lovely renovations by Italian architectural firm Luca Zanaroli. This traditionally-styled building rests in Ostuni, Italy, where it now has a modern edge and additional space to enjoy the marvelous surrounding views. While keeping true to the existing aesthetic, the addition of a spacious open terrace and pool as well as new bedrooms makes the building roomy and more open. Stone walls create a comfortable and quaint vibe while glowing lights shine on the existing olive trees that grow out of the deck....

The Scion FR-S is based on the same concept as the Lexus LF-A and the Toyota FT86. While the LFA is a genuine supercar, capable of cracking 200 mph, we dare to suggest that the FR-S is actually the better looking vehicle of the two. Its sharp curves and angular, angry fascia look downright demonic by design, where all sides and ends are suggestive of speed and style. Even if the FR-S is only fitted with the 180hp engine of the tC, we’d be thrilled by just driving the speed limit in a car like this....

Mark these down as “the coolest neckties you’ll see all year”. Not only do these stylish, diagonally-stitched neckties look strong and subtle, they actually emit sound when held under a cassette tape head. The Sonic Fabric Cassette Tape Neckties are made from 50% recycled cassette tape and 50% polyester thread. Old classic cassettes are reborn in these ties, while their original recordings still remaining (albeit jumbled). Hold one of these under a cassette tape deck head, you’ll hear the sound from whence they came– as the magnetic audio information is still preserved....

Despite the relative plainness of this concoction, there’s innumerable variables that can be changed to alter the flavor of the scotch, which makes each single malt its own distinctive animal. After trying as many variations as we could lay our hands on, we decided which were the 15 best single malts, worthy of your palette, and which could be kept only for your philistine friends. Speyburn 10 Year Old Cheap Date: A surprising little highlander that is oaky and has a grain background, rather than being fruity like its countrymen, Aberfeldys and Obans....

Viddy isn’t your Dad’s pinhole camera, however. Viddy is designed to shoot 35mm film, not the large and unwieldy sheets of photo film that most traditional pinhole systems use. You can insert a role just like you would an old windy film camera, and move from frame to frame while you shoot away. While it looks like a pinhole, acts like a pinhole (and, well, is a pinhole), it’s got the functionality of most old film cameras from yesteryear....

Lovemaking is an organic experience, a point at which we share our most human traits. Designer Jonas Lonborg feels that the tools of expression we use at these precious times shouldn’t be made of rubber or plastic, but inspired by the world of nature. Lonborg’s “WoodVibes” erotic toys are a series of vibrating massagers encased in fine wooden veneers (update: they’re actually solid, hollowed-out wood! Thanks Jonas!). These induction-charged, smooth wood and brushed aluminum massagers are easily the coolest erotic toys we’ve seen, enough so to be featured here on the Official Catalog of Cool....

The boots you take to the summit are the most important piece of equipment you own, so it’s important to never scrimp, never settle, and always pick items that will keep you going as the hill challenges you. So you don’t miss a step, we rounded up the 17 best hiking boots for any and all climbers. KEEN Targhee II Mid WP Shoe-In: Riding right along the fence between hiking boots and shoes, the Targhee II’s Mid version has the same breathable, comfortable lining as the shoe version, but packs a little more support upstairs for heavier climbs and longer days, even if you have dodgy ankles....

This time of reflecting on the past will yield many items of reference. Special eras in our lives – as the now mythic 90’s attest – will bear particular fondness. Past presidents, past mistakes, past relationships, evolution, and a general middle-aged malaise has the fashion world looking into the vintage, the retro, the antique, and the novel, reimagined. Go with what you already know you miss. Falling on black days of unease and unrest....

From a psychological perspective, when we add permanence to an idea – that is, when we give it an unalterable form – it becomes more concrete in our mind. Writing things down is such a way to bring ideas to life, hence the reason every psychologist on the planet, from the amazingly good to the Dr. Phil homespun nonsense, suggests keeping a journal. But here’s where it gets better. When we write in pen, we tend to feel that permanence more strongly, but also feel more helpless to change our ideas....

Even at a standstill, the 1936 Talbot Lago T150C Cabriolet looked frighteningly fast. It was a body designed by Italian-born Giuseppe Figoni and produced by business partner Ovidio Falaschi, who collectively produced many ground-breaking vehicles in France in the 1930s. The ’36 Talbot Lago T150C was perhaps their most coveted, a vehicle that joined a few other European brands in introducing curves to the automotive world. The 1936 Talbot Lago T150C was powered by an inline-6 engine that produced about 140 horsepower, a competitive number back in the mid-1930s....

The new Mercedes S-Class Coupe may be the most powerful of the recent debuts, boasting 449 horsepower thanks to a 4.7-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 under the hood. Unlike the ATS and the 4-series, however, this S-Class Coupe is a top tier model for Mercedes, while the others are designed as mid-sized models for entrants to the luxury class. That explains why Mercedes has spared no expense with this devilish new engine....

Though it’s wrong to mock someone in the throes of terror, unless they’re making a really amusing face, the ability to laugh at a strange fright is helpful to the healing process, since even sufferers often admit that these deep-seated anxieties often come from a place that’s as much amusing as it is abhorrent. Weird Phobias If nothing else, these 32 entertaining fears will help you pretend that your fright at Hummel figurines is totally normal....

Chief among the stuff you’ve got to have on hand is a good gaming headset. It’s imperative if you play competitively, but even casual gamers will find that by having your audio cues and team chatter coming through loud and clear – as well as capturing all your instructions and warnings so you don’t get flanked on the objective – is the difference between racking up a win and being – as those of us in the geriatric gaming community never actually say – “pwned....

Today, the popularity of tactical gloves has increased tremendously due to their versatility and improved functionality. They’ve become an essential tool for any modern man seeking to undertake their daily life hustles while still looking at the safety of their hands. You can use tactical gloves under different scenarios depending on your personal needs. However, choosing the right pair may be challenging given the hundreds of options available. We’ll list some of the best options in the market today....

Nostalgia is good for the soul. And for many, 90s cartoons bring about that restless desire for the past. Unfortunately, time travel is still a sci-fi exclusive. But thanks to the limitless streaming options available you can easily transport yourself to a different time and place. The 90s saw a wave of cartoons unlike any of the other shows airing on primetime television. From avant-garde creativity to a new era of adult cartoons TV shows, cartoons in the 90s were a force to be reckoned with....

Long before Rock Band got a hold of the Rickenbacker 325 for The Beatles: Rock Band, the Rickenbacker Guitar was a legend in the rock world. It was the first American-made guitar to ever grace the hands of John Lennon, and the instrument of choice for many artists in rock and roll’s golden age. Its three double-coiled humbucker pickups provided a pristine signal and a signature sound that is clearly recognizable in the recordings of the past....

We’ve long contended that Melboure, Australia is one of the world’s capitols of modern design, and the new ANZ Centre commercial complex continues this city’s reign. This urban campus by Hassell Architecture is home to 6,500 by day, varied amongst a wild interior with modular spaces set up for work, for play, for creation and relaxation. The open atrium wraps around a central column off offices, restaurants and common areas with each unit having its own character....

The Azahar Group of Castellon, Spain wanted to construct a headquarters that reflected its philosophy and commitment to green development and sustainability. On a collaboration with the Office of Architecture in Barcelona, the Azahar Group has constructed a breathtaking monument to the green economy on Spain’s east coast. The Azahar Group Headquarters is a progressive work of architecture in both function and form, representing the ingenuity and altruism of the company’s third world focus on sustainability....