Category Archives: Lifestyle

Your iPhone Can Be A Real Camera – Moment Makes It Possible

moment_2-1200x0Seattle startup Moment is about to take its high-end smartphone photography lenses to the next level. Not only has the three-year-old company raised $3 million in its latest round of funding, it’s also announced a brand new partnership with Apple to sell its premium $180 Mobile Photography Kit at 50 Apple stores across the United States.
Founded by Marc Barros and brought to life on Kickstarter, Moment is continuing to carve its name as one of the few manufacturers of premium after-market lenses and photography accessories for smartphones.
Moment-Lenses-for-Smartphones-alternate-imageRight now, the company offers three individual lenses – Wide, Tele, and Macro – each of which attach to a “DSLR-like” case that turns your iPhone into a far more versatile camera setup.

A la carte, Moment’s lenses sell for $100 a piece, while the three case options range between $50–$70.

 

All Songs Considered – Possibly the Best Podcast Ever

PrintThey began at a time when podcasts barely existed and they invented this podcast and themselves. It’s evolved over time (15+ years!) as the hosts themselves also have evolved. Bob Boilen started as the person who chose the music that played between the stories for All Things Considered, the NPR show. He is kind, introspective, fair and certainly knows an awful lot about music. He, Robin Hilton, Stephen Thompson and all the others are like old friends to me now and I imagine that many people feel this way. This is by no means a trend – but We wanted to let you know that All Songs Considered might be the best podcast ever. The balance between relevant and cool is unrivaled and listening ist just a joy.

Fender Earphones – Like Their Guitars They Are Damn Good

FXA-group.0.0Fender announced a new line of in-ear headphones, marking its first entry into the consumer electronics world. The company is best known for its classic guitars and amps, which were key to the rock and roll revolution some 60-odd years ago, but it’s never dabbled in the electronics world like this before. The line of headphones were developed in-house using technology from Aurisonics, which Fender acquired for this purpose. The new Fender Pro In-Ear Monitor line, which ranges in price from around 100 to 500 Euros and caters to both casual listeners and audiophiles and musicians is just incredibly good. The sound is ultra crisps, the feeling is unrivaled and the design just beautiful. If you can squeeze the money out of your budget, the Fender FXA6 Pro are very special earphones. The way they fit and the way they sound rival competitors costing several times more. I like them a lo

Urb-E – The Future of Urban Commuting?

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We all want to imagine that the vehicle of the future is a solar-powered flying car … But there’s a more pragmatic alternative already on the market today that clues us into what’s coming next for transportation. Debuting in prototype-form at CES a few years ago, the URB-E is finally ready for the spotlight.
urb-e-black-label-frontBuilt in Pasadena, California by american designer  Grant Delgatty and German car designer (Porsche) Sven Etzelsberger. The Urb-E costs 1500 Dollar and has come a long way since the first model was presented in 2014. Check it out.

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Onion Architects and Designer – Bangkok Firm Has Something Special

03(35)Onion is a Bangkok-based design practice founded in 2007 by Siriyot Chaiamnuay and Arisara Chaktranon. The two designers carry out a continuous exploration aimed at different needs for contemporary life styles. 01(30) 3(12) 07(18)

Onion brings the local craftsmen to explore the new techniques of using local materials. Together, they constantly push the boundaries of spatial designs in order to form a unified approach to retail and living experiences. The studio’s portfolio includes a variety of products ranging from interior objects such as handmade lamps, chairs, tables, to architectural designs such as the boutique hotels entitled Sala at various locales.

Their specialty is designing restaurants and food concepts in general. Here are some of there best achievements. Just stunning and world leading.

Mani – Possibly the Best Restaurant in South America

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The obsession with the San Pellegrino World’s best Restaurant list is omnipresent. Rightly so or WTF? Who cares. One of the greatest meals in recent memory for TrendEngel took place  in the crazy City of Sao Paulo courtesy of the Nr. 41 in the World – Mani.

Nespresso Chefs Helna Rizzo e Daniel Redondo

Set in a former house in São Paulo’s leafy Jardim Paulistano suburb, Maní is immediately welcoming with its outdoor patio centred on a beautiful tree. Large wooden front doors open on to a long, white corridor decorated with contemporary art, where diners can enjoy close-up views of chefs Daniel Redondo and Helena Rizzo’s kitchen. Beyond the white-washed corridor, a cosy main dining room and a tree-lined outdoor courtyard with wooden benches make for a relaxed, homely eating experience in a city where fine dining too often feels pretentious.

12743057565_0baac22a7bBrazilian-born Rizzo has developed her reputation since opening Maní with Redondo in 2006, winning both the title of Veuve Clicquot Latin America’s Best Female Chef in 2013 and World’s Best Female Chef last year. Her career was founded on a firm footing – she met Redondo in his native Spain while working at the world-renowned El Celler de Can Roca.

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The chefs make great use of Brazilian ingredients, with dishes including a gazpacho of jabuticaba (a grape-like fruit) with cachaça-steamed crayfish, pickled cauliflower and amburana nuts, and fresh catch of the day with bananas, home-made manioc flour crumble and tucupí (a sauce extracted from wild Amazonian manioc root). Appetisers include delicate mouthfuls such as foie gras ‘bonbons’ with Brazilian guava jam presented on porcelain spoons, and thin-cut potato crisps with roast beef and Dijon mustard.b4f3dcd97211026ba0966eb7319e2b65

Ambsn – Real Californian Lifestyle in One Cool Brand

AmbsnWhat began as a fundraiser for a friend in need, ambsn has since grown to be one of the top up-and-coming brands in the nation.

Since 2005, brothers Dustin and Dylan Odbert have been making fresh, vibrant, youthful, and 100% recognizable warm weather gear that goes against the grain. With a home base in San Clemente, CA (pictured), ambsn continues to produce top-quality California inspired menswear.

ambsn_s16_look_payotroseThe ambsn brand is everything FUN! It is a childhood memory that reminds you of everything right in the world.  Really great stuff. Check it out.ambsn_s16_look_waveslav