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Themes from CES 2016

There were drones of all kind in every shape and size.   A  drone able to carry people in the air like the futuristic cars from the animated cartoon The Jetsons.

There will be OLED screens for laptops meaning imaging quality will get improved. OLED allows each pixel to emit its own light making a superior display contrast for better imaging.

Wearables are the rage in the tech world in the forms of health bands and watches from a number of brands introducing devices with abilities ranging from measuring heart rates to message notifications.

Smart appliances that will help you cook; washing machines with dual chambers, Wi-Fi kettles for coffee on demand, and motion activated home greeters are coming to the home in 2016.

Virtual Reality is the future. Presently, the VR equipment is expensive but I expect prices to drop in the medium to longer future as well there are apps and content being developed for the platform.

 

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CES Highlights

The biggest technology fair is underway in Las Vegas, Consumer Electronics Show 2016. Themes this year are the connected house, drones, and of course wearables.

Looking over all the devices ( check back for more recommendations) I made a list of what I liked or found intriguing.

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Letv smart bike is equipped with heart monitoring device and finger print id technology for security.
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HTC Vive has newer light weight VR system with hardware, controllers, and a room scanning camera. We did not have a chance to check it out at IFA but the people who tried it raved about it.
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Kodak Super 8 Camera. A revival for those of us who remember and appreciate the film medium.
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Griffin breaksafe magnetic USB-C cable with quick release magnets and prongs. The cable has a lifetime warranty. USB-C is the new universal device connection/port because of its smaller size, speed, and power.

 

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Lenovo ThinkCenter X1 This is a major step up for the brand as far as design to appeal to artists. It looks cool! It is razor thin with a 24 inch screen.
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LG Rollable 18 inch OLED – A portable display/TV capable of being rolled up like a poster or paper.
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I Nail Intelligent Printer-It prints directly on to your finger nails or tips in 8 seconds. Choose a design and the machine does the rest. No more appointments at the salon.
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Somabar Robotic Bartender for the perfect cocktail. You can share and create drinks with everyone. CHEERS!
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ODG R-7 Smart Glasses get an Honorable Mention. Wearable Tech Glasses that look good.
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Xtorm keeps you charged

Stylish. Compact. Powerful. Practical.  We tested the new Xtorm Power Banks Essential 12.000 and the Elegant 5.000.

The Essential carries enough energy to fully charge two devices at once. The 3A output means charging is fast, additionally there is USB-C connection. This is perfect for recharging the latest MacBooks.

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Power Bank 12.000

The Elegant 5.000 is housed in a flat chic Champagne Case. It is the perfect device for charging your phone 2.5 times with the USB/AC outputs. As a recharger accessory the Elegant comes in handy because it fits comfortably in your bag, briefcase or pocket.

 

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Power Bank 5000

The 12.000 and 5.000 are convenient for using away from home either on a holiday or just sitting in a local cafe.

For more information go to: www.xtorm.com

 

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A quick run down of Champagne

I went out to buy a bit of bubbly for  New Years Eve.

Label Information is important so here is a quick brief:

Sweetness: Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec or Semi Sec
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier,
Vintage or Non Vintage Bottle. Vintage Bottles are more expensive and usually are one grape.
Temperature should be 38 to 48 degrees chilled

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New Years Champagne

2016 is coming.  What do you drink?  Champagne of course!  The drink of Celebration.

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” Mark Twain

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Three be the things I shall never attain:
Envy, content, and sufficient champagne.
Dorothy Parker

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In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it.
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“So we livin’ life like a video / Where the sun is always out and you never get old / And the champagne’s always cold, and the music’s always good / And the pretty girls just happen to stop by in the hood. Jay Z

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For more on Champagne go to our Google+ Champagne Section.

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Christmas Gifts for under the tree

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Shinola Journal Set with Leather Cover
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Mark Giusti Pinted silk twill bow tie
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Tiffany & Co. Ziegfeld Collection bracelet of freshwater cultured pearls with a silver clasp
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Republic Custom Designed Bike
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A vacation to Northern Brazil, Olinda
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Turel Travel Bag from Bally
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Veuve Clicquot Vintage Champagne

 

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‘Backstage Brushes’ Travel Brush Collection from Dior
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Printemps

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Christmas 2016 at Printemps

Parisian Department Store Printemps celebrates its 150th anniversary.  I had a tour of the beauty section and the main building for the Christmas Decorations.

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Canon EOS M3

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I used the Canon EOS M3 for to make images and video on my trip to Paris. This is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.  Nice design and more importantly lightweight for handling. This was a key feature for me running around Paris for appointments; weight fatigue was not an issue because camera weighed around 4 grams.

I made over 1200 pictures in 3 days. Image quality was sharp using the 18 to 55 mm kit lens and 24 megapixels sensors.

Video specs were 1080/30p.   The quality was up to par for my tasks for on camera interviews.  The in camera microphone was satisfactory but I recommend an external microphone for interviewing.

Battery life is long lasting but in AF and video settings expect a shorter time expectancy.

I slipped the M3 in and out of my bag, many times taking pictures on the go, briefly stopping to take snapshots of store windows. The grip was balanced and comfortable.

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The Canon Menu Mode Dial as well as a 3 inch interface touchscreen, flips outward for easy use even in selfie mode. There is Wifi capability for remote wireless control and image transfer using your iOS or Android smartphone.

Overall the EOS M3 is a good camera

Random street images from Paris using the EOS M3

For more images visit us @ Pinterest and Google+

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Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week 2016 is having an embarrassment of riches this season with so many great collections along with many looks.

Favorites:

Versace showed restraint yet this was a great collection from Donatella, a mixture of the brand DNA  mixing with day wear looks..

Ermanno Scervino went for the sleek feminine silhouette of soft fabrics.

Emporio Armani filled the collection with jackets and cropped shirts.

Sportmax was assured with a 60’s shapes and color spectrum.

Costume National was a unified collection filled with black and white.

Moschino was inspired by Chanel but in a playful way.

Prada went with strong leather power suits with short hemlines.

Gucci gave the world a new meaning for Granny Chic.

Bally gets a special mention for pants suits along with many other rich looks.

Philipp Plein continues to evolve to become the new Rock Star Designer with studded, shiny looks.

Iceberg’s Dr. Suess inspired looks were fantastic for those looking for something a bit on the edge but no over the cliff.

Les Copains collection felt inspired by Asia with belts and knitwear.

Antonio Marras gave his collections a touch of  dark sparkle with strong prints, full dresses, and lush silk.

Giorgio Armani turned to red and walking shorts with tailored jackets.

Dolce & Gabbana paid tribute to Italian summers and holidays gone by with graphic prints inspired from the past.

Salvatore Ferragamo  was soft with leather, frocks,  and strapless looks.

Aquilano Rimondi displayed mini skirts and minimalism.

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Behind the Scenes @ Dimitri Fashion Show in Berlin

Behind the glamour of a runway show there are teams of artists hard at work putting it all together.

We managed to get behind the scenes at Dimitri Show during Fashion Week in Berlin.  Seeing models, hair stylists, make up artists, dressers, and stylists at work making it all happen before the ladies hit the runway.

Make up team from Maybelline

Hair team from L’Oreal Professional

Model and Hair team.  I loved her calm expression.

Getting the finer touches around the eyes.

An overall view of the teams at work.

A model having foundation applied.

To see more behind the scenes footage  from the show go to Pinterest.