Mitsubishi Electric has received an order from Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Co.,for the installation of the world's fastest elevators, travelling at 18 meters (or 59 feet) per second, in the Shanghai Tower currently under construction in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China. Three sets of elevators will travel directly between the second basement level and the observation deck on the 119th floor. Including these three units, Mitsubishi Electric Group will supply all 106 elevators for the Shanghai Tower, beginning...

Top of the news this week has been the Ritz-Carlton’s new brand campaign that says “Let Us Stay With You” in a bid to reach out to guests with rare and special things that characterize true luxury. Nothing defines luxury better than an escape, and the Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa is offering some stunning beach escapes, that promises to change you life. If you prefer to stay close to nature, the award-winning Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is...

This week we have some out-of-this-world experiences for our travelers -- From a cross-country train experience onboard The Maharajas Express, taking a sip of the World’s most expensive whisky, fly around the world in 22 days or playing at the life-size Angry Birds theme park. There are a lot of new hotels in the pipeline. While the Conrad Koh Samui in Thailand and the Rixos Elysium Suites in Istanbul have opened doors, some of the much anticipated openings include The...

Pentax today announced the launch of the Pentax Optio RZ18 digital compact camera. Sporting a slim, lightweight body for easy carrying, the new 16 megapixels camera offers a host of advanced, user-friendly features. Within its slim, lightweight body, the Pentax Optio RZ18 incorporates a high-performance; extra-powerful 18X optical zoom lens covering focal lengths from 25mm wide angle to 450mm super-telephoto (in the 35mm format). The Optio RZ18 features a high-resolution 3.0-inch color LCD monitor. Because this extra-large monitor provides a...

The Toyota Ponam-35—first of a new class in the Ponam series—is a premium cruiser ideal for pleasure cruising and fishing that also offers comfortable accommodation. It features a rigid hull of a high-strength aluminum alloy—a popular Ponam feature, a new 4.5-liter engine derived from the Toyota Land Cruiser 2 SUV, as well as excellent operability achieved with technology adapted from Toyota automotive technology. Reflecting the form-modeling expertise acquired by years of handling the complex curved surfaces used in vehicle...

LG LW980S top-of-the-range LED LCD TV packs LG’s spectacular CINEMA 3D technology and Smart TV functions, and delivers them through the beautifully clear picture of LG’s Nano Full LED. Addressing one of the biggest complaints with other 3D TVs, the LG LW980S comes with comfortable, lightweight glasses that are affordably priced for large families and groups.The LW980S’ advanced 2D to 3D conversion function guarantees a ready supply of shows and movies in top quality 3D....

At a time when digital cameras have achieved immense popularity, users want a quick and easy way to share photographs with friends and to transfer them to and from online storage services and social networks. Toshiba provides the solution with FlashAir, the world's first SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN functionality that is fully compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard. The new card, FlashAir has an 8GB capacity and supports both peer-to-peer transfers and uploads to and downloads...

This week’s new openings include the Four Seasons Baltimore, a Bota Bota Ferry which opens as a Luxury Spa and Lego-themed hotel in California and an inside peek into Dubai’s newest luxury name – the Palazzo Versace. For those who’d like a taste and feel of the rich and famous, experiences include the choice to rent Sir Richard Branson’s submarine Necker Nymph, check-in to the Four Seasons Hotel New York’s Ty Warner Penthouse at a mere $35,000 or plan your...

Samsung today announced the launch of the NX200 compact system camera. The Samsung NX200 delivers professional image quality with ease of use that lets users unleash their creativity. The NX200 incorporates a 20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor developed in-house by Samsung, ensuring image quality that highlights even the smallest detail and puts performance at the fingertips of all photographers. The Samsung NX200 includes a 20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and other premium features such as high-speed continuous shooting (7fps (max)...

The Fendi and Maserati GranCabrio did breathe a new life into the fashion meets luxury car styled convertible sportscars, and here is an update on what the interiors look like. Apart from the special color combination, the leather seats sports stitched Fendi monogram logo, along with a Fendi logo placed on the base of the door frame in silver. All over the interiors, you will be reminded of the chic union between the two luxury brands inside. The car will...

Panasonic today announces a new stylish compact digital camera, the Lumix DMC-FX90, which adds Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) to a high-performing and feature-rich model that boasts a 24mm ultra-wide Leica DC Vario-Summarit lens with F2.5 brightness. The Lumix FX90 is an outstanding digital camera complete with a stylish design body and Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g/n). With an ultra-wide-angle Leica lens complete with a 5x optical zoom (available also in video recording) and an F2.5 brightness, the Lumix FX90 excels in...

Nikon today announced two new innovative series of microscopes: the ECLIPSE Ni series for biological research with advanced system expandability,superior optical performance and ease of use ; and the ECLIPSE Ci series biological laboratory microscope designed to deliver comfort and "durability. In the current Eclipse series, Nikon adopted the "fly-eye" lens array built into the transmitted light illumination optics to ensure uniform brightness to both eyepieces and digital detectors. To meet the need for more versatile experiment techniques, more motorized...

Planning a posh holiday? Now leave all the, what to do and where to go to the people who know it best. The Chic city guide publishers have launched a luxury box set with personalised Luxe City Guides. We continue to bring you unique experiences: from the Art of being British to a Moët slumber party for the ladies or an off-road experience when staying at the Four Seasons. If you’re heading to Singapore after Sep 18, don’t miss Louis...

Canon today unveiled the incredible super-slim IXUS 1100 HS – the ultimate touchscreen IXUS with an amazing 28mm wide-angle 12x optical zoom lens which retracts fully into a compact, stainless steel body, making it the slimmest camera in its class. This new flagship IXUS is the latest model to offer Canon's advanced HS System for beautiful, low-noise images in all conditions. The Canon IXUS 1100 HS features a new Intelligent IS system to ensure any subject is captured in crisp...

LG will be opening a new era for scanners at this year’s IFA with the LSM-100, the mouse with a built-in scanner. Incorporating technology specifically developed for the new device, the LG LSM-100 offers an array of unique functions that blend surprising innovation and user convenience. Operating the LSM-100’s scanning function is far more convenient than on conventional scanners. While holding the Smart Scan button on the left side of the mouse, the user simply swipes the mouse over the...