Conquer the seven seas in luxury and comfort with the Couch Boat.

To some, sailing around the world and taking in the sights, smells, and sounds that the numerous oceans and cultures offer is something that generally resides solely in dreams and fairy tales with the “real” world being much less enthralling. Some however can afford to sail around the world and see all there is to see. Doing so in your typical sailboat, or if they’re really loaded, yacht. For as little as $16,000 however, you can show those richer than most up with the couch boat.

As the name implies, it’s a couch…on a boat. That’s pretty much it. A few other basic add-ons such as canopy, mini-fridge, and laptop power points are also available for order. Though with practically nothing between you and the open seas, a laptop is the last thing I’d be aching for. Ok, so luxury probably isn’t the biggest talking point here. Convenience and comfort however look to be top pick.

Would you want to venture around the planet on nothing more than a couch on top of some pontoons? Yeah, I didn’t think so. But for a quick skim around a private lake, I’ll definitely call dibs.

NerdApproved > BornRich > MBW

Fiat Lux Lamp with floating on/off orb wins lamp design of the decade.

Of all the lighting fixture/lamp concepts and designs I’ve seen, the Fiat Lux Lamp designed by Constance Guisset and Grégory Cid easily takes the crown for coolest, most innovative lamp design of the decade — the next decade. Some may see this admission as coming a wee bit early seeing as how the next decade doesn’t start for a couple more days. Even still, though I already know how fast technology does in fact progress and evolve, I’m left wondering how anyone can top the Fiat Lux design for at least another 15-20 years. (Hint: that’s a challenge please).

Before I get too much more excited and stumble over my words, perhaps you’d like to know how it works hmm?

The design is simple yet ingenious and straight out of a sci-fi movie. Instead of the tried and true on/off switch that usually adorns some solid surface, the Fiat Lux uses a levitating orb that when placed underneath the lamp instantly illuminates the lamp above. The basic idea involves magnetism and the whole emerging filed of wireless electricity of which magnetism has a very important role.

Who’s intrigued and wishing we were counting down the hours until 2030?

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