A Unique iPhone case by Uunique London

Actress Mischa Barton was in London last week to unveil what is suppose to be the most expensive cell phone case in the world. The Lotus iPhone case by Uunique London is emblazoned with 18-carat rose gold, pink and white diamonds and is priced to £189,000 ($302,985). 

A Marble Cellphone

As diamond studded and gold-plated cell phones are very popular at the moment, having something unique and different is definitely sought after. Mobiado, a Canadian luxury mobile company, has announced the perfect new chic mobile device, made from a stone hybrid material and sapphire crystals. 

The Touch Executive was released this week, with CNC machined stone hybrid composite body, inset sapphire crystal plate with camera, sapphire crystal buttons, stainless steel screws and 50 Carats of sapphire crystal. It is available in 5 different editions: Burl, Cocobolo, Ebony, Granite and our favourite - Marble. To see full specifications, visit their website.

Cocobolo

Ebony

Limited Edition Steve Jobs Tribute Macbook

We are short of words with this latest limited edition item - not only because it comes from our beloved Apple brand, but because it is so beautiful to see, how great people can be remembered and for a great cause as well.

This limited edition design comes from a Hong-Kong based artist, who added Steve Jobs silhouette to the apple logo. Uncover made only 3 laptops with an added quote: "You can change things". Truly inspirational.

These Macs are of highest configuration possible and the bidding started at €11,000 and ends October 11, 5 am (UK time). The proceeds go to the charity Get it Done.

The inspirational engraving is worth repeating: 

“When you grow up you, tend to get told that the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside the world, try not to bash into the walls too much, try to have a nice family, have fun, save a little money. That’s a very limited life. Life can be much broader, once you discover one simple fact, and that is that everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use. Once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again.”

– Steve Jobs

Bang&Olufsen new launch

The B&O PLAY brand is extending its innovative collection of wireless sound systems with its most powerful performer yet: BeoPlay A9. The 2.1 bass reflex loudspeaker system integrates an impressive line-up of dedicated speaker units and amps, as well as a beautiful exterior, creating a complete sound solution perfect for those who appreciate high quality audio and design.

By powering each of its five active speakers with individual class-D amplifiers and fine-tuning a dedicated DSP algorithm, your music is brought to life! Featuring Adaptive Bass Linearisation, the A9 also keeps powerful low tones rich and refined.

Selecting tracks and turning the dial up or down has never been simpler. A new built in capacitive sensor lets you control the volume by simply sliding your hand over it.  You can mute the system by simply resting a hand on top of it. You also have the option of wirelessly selecting tracks and adjust the volume with your remote control, smartphone or tablet.

The A9 features simple and versatile connectivity options. Connect wirelessly, from Apple or Android devices via the free BeoSetup App, or via a wire through the USB socket and Wireless Network Login Sharing (WNLS) - a simple new technology that connects your device to your BeoPlay A9 at the touch of a button.

The connection panel beneath the unit includes a mains socket for power, line-in, and a USB socket that lets you soft dock and charge your device.

BeoPlay A9 has been designed so that it can sit comfortably on the floor, on screw-in wooden legs, or hanging on a wall from its own bracket.

Fabric covers are available in black, white, silver, red, brown and green. Solid wood legs are available in oak, beech or teak.

The London Cigar Guide

London has always been synonymous with the finest cigars and in recent years there has been a growing demand for comfortable places for cigar smokers to relax and enjoy cigar with friends and colleagues. 

Since there is more cigar heritage and expertise in a few square miles in London than anywhere else in the world outside Havana, a City Cigar Guide App will be much appreciated by all the cigar lovers. The app will not only show Cigar Stores and smoking terraces/lounges, but will also include an audio guide, restaurants/pubs and other historic sites in London. It will be updated frequently and supported on Facebook and Twitter with up to date information on events to help visitors plan their trip to London. 

The City Cigar Guide App will be released by the Cities in Sound.

Constellation Black Neon by Vertu

Nokia unveiled their new Vertu phone called Vertu Constellation Black Neon. With its modern and masculine design it is a real treat for the eye. With leather draping, neon coloured accents and polished sapphire crystal 3.5-inch touchscreen, this luxury mobile can be considered as the next tech accessory. The most high-end feature of the phone is for sure the ruby surround on the shutter key for the 8-megapixel camera. And as far as the specs go, it has a 32GB of memory, FM radio, GPS and the unriveled Vertu 24-hour concierge service. All this for a "mere" £17,300.

London Cigar Guide App is now live to try out on the App store

I am delighted to confirm that the London Cigar Guide App is now live on the App store. It will be compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod and will shortly be available on the android platoform.

The direct link to the App is on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-london-cigar-guide/id531786603?mt=8

The guide will be regularly updated and there are plans for additional features to be added to the sites later in the year. The website that will support the App is http://www.londoncigarguide.com/

Toshiba TEC goes up on the roof at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

At this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Toshiba TEC's printing technology was a key element of a unique and innovative garden design that aimed to extend the scope of the working office.

Rooftop Workplace of Tomorrow, sponsored by RBS in association with Walworth Garden Farm, was one of the first ever RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s rooftop inspired show gardens.The garden features an LCD sports screen, tablets, laptops and printing technology, all created via Wi-FI, and shows how unused urban rooftop space can be turned into a place of beauty; creating an inspirational, relaxing and thought-provoking working environment. 

The concept was the brainchild of Patricia Fox from Aralia Garden Design – one of the country’s leading design practices that creates functional outdoor spaces of the highest quality. Explaining the motivation for her creation, Patricia Fox said, ‘With portable technology, tablets and smart phones are becoming integral tools of the modern workforce, outdoor offices will be a common sight in years to come. Businesses also need to make best use of available space and rooftops have huge potential for achieving this.’

Louis Vuitton Launch App

Louis Vuitton is staying on trend and has launched an app - which is exclusively available on the Applestore website, and has been produced in partnership with  Les Editions de La Martinière. The application reveals 150 years of Louis Vuitton history, and explores the making of around 100 LV products.

From today, readers will be able to see the bed-trunk made for fashion designer Paul Poiret or the vanity case for Sharon Stone.

Hermes - a Leica Special Edition

Following the Leica MP ‘Edition Hermès’ (in 2003) and the Leica M7 ‘Edition Hermès’ (in 2009), this is the third in a line of premium special editions of the Leica M-System to be created in collaboration with the renowned Parisian house Hermès. The Leica M9-P ‘Edition Hermès’ is being offered as a strictly limited edition. The limited numbers, unique product design and premium finishing with numerous extras make this a truly special edition in every respect.

The first of the Leica M9-P ‘Edition Hermès’ sets will be available in May 2012, in a worldwide limited edition of 300. In addition to the camera, the set includes a silver-anodised Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens. 

This will be followed by a very special set, which will be available in June 2012. The Leica M9-P ‘Edition Hermès’ – Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas, in a strictly limited edition of only 100 sets, is a celebration of the friendship and collaboration between Jean-Louis Dumas, the former president of Hermès, who died in May 2010, and Leica Camera AG. The camera in this set is accompanied by three lenses: a Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/ 2 ASPH., a Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. and a

Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH., all featuring a stunning silver-anodised finish.

Prices range from £18,000 - £36,000