Presenting the world's most expensive penthouse, an apartment/suite in Monaco's Odeon Tower. Created by architect, Alexander Giraldi, the panoramic rooftop setting sits adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and his valued at over € 330 million Euros. It features an outdoor pool along with a list of building amenities like a Russian spa, a gymnasium, valet car service and even washing to keep even the most demanding of residents satisfied. So rich it's filthy!
In need of a comfortable sleeping space for your lovable (or pesky) feline friend? Look no further as the Cat Crib offers a space-saving hammock that hooks onto any chair or table bottom. Pet furniture can be cumbersome and consuming, but for $29.99 USD this nifty, velcro-equipped device solves that problem. Peep for yourself. Here kitty, kitty!
Introducing Lockitron, a wireless, keyless entry system for your personal space. The device works via built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology to create a seamless and remote locking function. Users can open their doors for guests or themselves from the comfort of their smartphone. It can also alert them when someone enters or knocks. At $149 USD, Welcome to the future folks!
Presenting LIFX, the brainchild of Phil Bosua. It's a WIFI-enabled light bulb that can be controlled via smartphone. Although currently in its KickStarter phase, the invention has received more than enough of its original backing, so it'll actually be a reality soon! Check out Phil's video to understand how the device works and how it came into fruition. Some of the features include: controlling the lights from anywhere within the WIFI network, choosing brightness or color, receiving text/Facebook/Twitter notifications, visualizing music, creating night lights, shutting off all lights at once, creating groups and automating lights.
Master Lock presents a new digital version of its renowned combination lock. Introducing the 1500eDBX dialSpeed Electronic Padlock, featuring a 5-year battery life and directional interface that allows for multiple access codes and use. Forget your password? No worries, as the lock also integrates a backup system that stores your combinations online, safely and remotely. Available for $24.99 USD here. Hello future.
Architect, Robin Falck, decided on Finland as the place to build his 96-square foot micro cabin. The ingenius home includes a ground floor living area, kitchen, bathroom, sleeping loft and side patio. All built out of recycled material at a cost of $10K USD. Where can we order one of these?
Looks like there won't be a mass uprising for a raise of the American minimum wage soon. Why? Because Americans are just too busy working to afford the most basic of necessities--housing! According to an infographic based on statistics from the National Low Income Housing Coalition workers have to toil for up to hundreds of hours to afford decent housing (a 2-bedroom unit at fair market rent) under minimum wage. Some of the frightening numbers include 136 hours in New York, 130 hours in California and a whopping 175 hours in Hawaii! Keeping in mind that there are only 168 hours in a week, these statistics are pretty out of this world!
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Marketing company, Braniacs From Mars, is offering home owners monthly stipends of $2000 USD for painting over your house and turning it into a billboard. Though we can't really comprehend why anyone would want to do this, we're not ruling out the necessity for extra household income, especially during this volatile job market with foreclosures running rampant. Interested home owners can submit a home billboard application here. Not a bad way to handle that pesky mortgage!
Here's a "bright" idea for folks that need to get up in the middle of the night without turning on any house lights. These LED slippers ($40) activate when worn and illuminate those pesky dark hallways or stairwells that'll lead any midnight muncher to the kitchen!
Designer, David Ajasa-Adekunle, presents his rendition of the office space of the future via the tetra shed--a modular building system that can be used for fun, play, rest, or business. The shed's exterior can be custom-finished in zinc, copper, corten steel, or marine plywood. Likewise, the interior can be lined in either plasterboard or plywood.
