Wishlist: TV’s, Tag Heuer watches, coffee and more
From soundbars to smartwatches, this is what we want this week...
With the Wimbledon final fast approaching, you’re going to need to view it on something that’s worthy of displaying the prestigious match. Luckily for you, we’ve just discovered this gargantuan screen – the new Bild 5 OLED by Loewe. A selection of individually configurable elements in different colours and materials allows you to mix and match the design in order to create your very own dream TV.
It’s also only 4.9mm wide, making it thinner than most smartphones. And, on a technical level its OLED displays the blackest of blacks while its HDR and Dolby Vision beam the most vibrant colours. The only thing you have to worry about is whether you want the 55- or the 65-inch option.
The white-walled Hôtel du Cap is one of the most opulent destinations around. Set in a 25-acre pine wood, this legendary hotel re-creates a 19th century château, and in the past century it’s seen the likes of Marlene Dietrich, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and Winston Churchill saunter through its premises.
Now, you can take a piece of the action into your abode with this slick poster by Charles Avalon. Made on 100% cotton paper and limited to only 280 editions, this is one piece of Art Deco artwork your living room needs.
Kingsman has undoubtedly been one of the most successful films in recent years when it comes to style. And if you want to replicate the agents’ aesthetic, then you’ll definitely want one of these special edition TAG Heuer smartwatches which are made to celebrate the sequel. Style-wise its presented in a special edition box and comes with two straps that can be swapped and changed without tools – one a rubber-backed brown leather, the other an orange alcantara, inspired by the tangerine velvet smoking jacket worn in the film by Mr Taron Egerton.
In terms of tech, it’s just as impressive. Housed in a grade-5 titanium and ceramic case that’s water-resistant up to five bar, this Swiss-made Bluetooth and WiFi-compatible ‘Connected Modular’ timepiece also has an Android Wear 2.0 operating system powered by an Intel processor and a 410mAh battery that has over one-day power reserve.
If you also want something that will project pitch-perfect acoustics to go alongside your Loewe TV, we recommend this beauty. Not only does it deliver sound across 180 degrees and have a built-in subwoofer (ideal for those Andy Murray grunts), but there’s also Bluetooth connectivity meaning you can hook it up to your smartphone or tablet. Better still, despite its impressive design, it’s one of the most affordable soundbars on the market.
If you didn’t know already, your morning Nespresso shot is killing the planet. According to research 39,000 coffee capsules are produced by the minute, of which around 29,000 are sent to rot. Yet, Halo – a new UK-based ethical coffee company which launched earlier this year – is looking to change all this.
As the world’s first fully compostable coffee capsule, this means it can be dropped into your food recycling bin and break down within three months – a stark contrast to the 150 to 200 years it takes for aluminium to break down. Mr Clooney, you may want to reconsider your choice of beverage.
When it comes to travelling there are fewer pains than having your hold luggage end up in the wrong destination. The Tumi Global Locator is designed to prevent this one hassle from happening by providing real-time data on your belonging’s whereabouts. Using GPS, GSM, WiFi and Bluetooth, this minute device uses Travel Mode to track your suitcase’s location every 20 to 30 minutes, while its Hotel Mode will notify you if its moved from your room. Safe flight.
Named after an acronym of the Creed family names – (Erwin (Er), Olivia (Ol) and Fabienne (Fa) – this scent is a light, oceanic fragrance which bottles the family’s memories of sailing around the Mediterranean on their yacht. The citrus notes evoke long summer days and are balanced out by rich tones and Creed’s signature herbal scent.
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