Who? Pebble
What? Pebble, the project that raised the most money ever on crowd-funding site Kickstarter, is finally a reality. As well as being a swim-proof watch, it also syncs with iPhone or Android devices, allowing users to wirelessly operate the phone and be alerted by incoming calls and messages. Priced at $150.
When? Pre-order now, shipping from 23rd January
Where? Exclusively at getpebble.com
How? Buy online
Who? Sawyer Europe What? Outdoor specialists, Sawyer Europe, have recently released the ultimate water filter. The Sawyer water filter is small enough to be carried, designed to fit most water bottles and can be attached to a tap to filter mains water. Most impressively, it promises safe drinking water anywhere in the world with a guarantee of 1 million gallons of water. Priced at £60. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at sawyereurope.com How? Available online
Who? Seletti What? These fluorescent tube lights from Seletti give a whole new meaning to the word night-light. We love their futurist flare but we also love the fact that they can easily be moved to highlight the parts of your room that you want. Plus, they’re available in five different colours. Need we say more? Priced at £35 each. When? Available now Where? Available online from Heal’s How? Buy now from Heal’s
Who? Christie’s Dubai What? Christie’s Dubai will be re-introducing its watch sale, the only auction of its kind to be held in the region. The auction will include timepieces from Rolex, Tag Heuer, IWC, Chopard, Patek Philippe, Piguet and Cartier, among others. A total of 48 items will be offered, with estimates ranging from $1,000 to $80,000 and a combined value of approximately $1 Million. When? 29th October Where? Christie’s Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE How? For more information, see www.christies.com Fly via KLM
Who? Geneva What? Swiss brand Geneva has unveiled their new all in one sound system, Model XS DAB+, which incorporates Bluetooth, DAB radio, alarm clock, speakers and amplifier. It’s portable design is made further possible with its special clamshell design and the whole thing is just 500g. From £219. When? Available now Where? Stockist list available on www.genevalab.com How? Visit website for more information
Who? HolidaysPlease What? If keeping up with technology is your thing then HolidaysPlease’s new Google Glass service will surely catch your eye. The holiday company has become the first travel company to loan the Google Glass to its customers for free. You will need to have insurance to cover the pricey gadget but otherwise it’s a great way to try the new technology. When? Available now Where? By appointment How? For more information, see www.holidaysplease.co.uk
Who? Nicky James What? As regular travellers, we know that being on the road can get a little tedious – especially when it comes to waiting for your luggage. That’s why we love this set of squirrel themed luggage tag and passport cover. It might not make your journey any shorter but at least it makes the little things a little more fun. Priced at £27.95. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from John Lewis
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