SLEEP UNDERSEA IN THE HILTON MALDIVES RESORT & SPA RANGALI ISLAND

Hilton has opened the world's first undersea restaurant at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Rangali Island to celebrate the anniversary the restaurant is offering guests the chance to not only eat under the sea but sleep under it as well. The restaurant sits over 16 feet down in the Indian ocean and has 270-degree water views. The Ithaa restaurant uses curved acrylic to give diners the sensation of being surrounded by water. The 12-seat restaurant will be converted to a private bedroom suite for two, complete with private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed. Sounds wonderful, although I imagine seeing the sun rise while eating breakfast in bed is even better.

The Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Rangali Island restaurant offers breathtaking views and 'fusion Maldivian cuisine' --local cooking with a western twist, and rumor has it that over lunch the place is so bright that guests and staff have to wear sunglasses --they even keep spares on hand and offer a sunglasses cleaning service. The food is described as contemporary Maldive cuisine equal to restaurants in large cities but with schools of fish swimming over your head it might be easy to ignore the meal.

AMAZING FIRE ILLUSION

Here's an absolutely captivating fire illusion, Hundreds of candles were used to create this anamorphic illusion. Really cool...

NIKE SHOES USED TO PLAY MUSIC

Nike Music Shoe is an awesome ad for the Nike Free Run+ shoe. In the video you can see Hifana, a talented Japanese musical duo was commissioned by Nike to write and perform a live song using the Nike’s flexible running shoes as their instruments. Accelerometers and sensors were added to make the shoes interactive. Tomoaki Yanagisawa of 4nchor5 la6 was responsible for the hardware part. He added flexible and accelerometer sensors to the shoes. Daito Manabe of rhizomatiks did the sound programming with Max. They were both commissioned by Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo for this project.

The NIKE FREE RUN+ shoes sold at retail will NOT make music when bent or twisted. Indeed the shoes used in the video are the real sound controllers.

DRIFT INNOVATION X170 CAMERA

The Drift Innovation X170 camera can be attached to a helmet, goggle strap, handlebars, and other locations. It can record 30fps video in 720 x 480 solution, capture still shots at 5.0-megapixel, and featuring a 1.5″ colour LCD screen for playback, a 170° wide angle lens, which can be rotated through 300°. They also include a waterproof 5m wireless RF remote control that can be used on your wrist. Powered by a pair of AA batteries, comes with 32MB storage and can be expand via SD card. The Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera is available at USD$200.

SPILL DA' MILK iPHONE APP FREE

Here's Spill Da’ Milk like the funfair cans throwing game, hit the highest score and get yourself to the top of the global scoreboard. Spill Da’ Milk is now Free for limited time. Normal price at $0.99. Download here

2011 AUDI A8 L

Audi has finally released its long-wheelbase 2011 A8 L next week at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Both the standard- and long-wheelbase models share a variety of hardware, including a standard 372-horsepower 4.2-liter FSI V8, eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. Top speed will be electronically limited to 155 mph. The standard setup includes an adaptive air suspension and 19-inch wheels and tires. Among the optional rear-seat amenities are an entertainment system, a full-length console with separate controls for the four-zone automatic air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a folding table and a massaging/reclining seat with power-adjustable footrest.

"The quality of workmanship in the Audi A8 L is simply first-class – from the restrained ambient lighting through the accurately fitted switches with their precise click action. Fascinating aspects of the car's interior are the slim, clear outlines and the stylish materials with their modern look."

"Each of the W12 engine's aluminum cylinder heads contains two camshafts; these can be repositioned hydraulically by an amount equivalent to 52 degrees of crankshaft rotation. Altogether, the four camshafts operate 48 valves by way of low-friction roller cam followers, and are themselves driven by chains from an intermediate shaft."

"For use in the long-wheelbase A8, Audi's engineers have converted the W12 engine to FSI gasoline direct injection. This involved considerable modifications to the cylinder heads. Fuel is injected into the combustion chambers at a pressure of up to 130 bar. A high 11.8:1 compression ratio boosts power output and efficiency. The inlet ports are specially shaped to impart swirl to the incoming airflow and make combustion more efficient."

MARVEL VS CAPCOM 3 RELEASED SOON

Roundtable Concepts Inc. is releasing the RTC23, the officially licensed Marvel Comic LCD and LED HDTVs. Choose from Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, Wolverine, Thor, etc. You will have your favorite Marvel Super Hero embellished on the bottom two corners of the frame, The name and the character will appear on the TV for around 8 seconds when turned on. Available in 22-inch, 32-inch, 42-inch and 55-inch HD LCD screen sizes while LED HDTV will come in 40-inch and 46-inch sizes.

GALVANIC EXTIMACY RESPONDER BY KRISTIN NEIDLINGER

Here is a Galvanic Extimacy Responder (GER) is an externalized intimacy — a display of the personal in the world — the interface by which we identify with the other so that we may gain greater insight of the self. GER has designed by designer Kristin Neidlinger. Inspired by Jacques Lacan's "extimacy," the GER visually displays the wearer’s emotional state for both the self and other.

The Galvanized Skin Response (GSR) tracks the body's responses and projects the palette of red for excited or nervous and blue for calm and relaxed, which is traditionally used for a lie detector test. It reads your nervousness (sweat level) and responds with graph data. Then, that was translated to an LED visual display.

TIPPING IN A LUXURY HOTEL

Tipping housekeepers, bellmen, concierge staff and others in a luxury hotel is a topic even experienced travelers ask about. How should staff be tipped? How often should you tip them? How much should you tip?

Robin at AAA New England says "Housekeeping receives $3-$4 a day, only if you choose to tip. You should tip daily, because staff changes. Leave cash in a sealed envelope (most hotels offer stationery and envelopes in guest rooms), and write "for the chambermaid" on it. You may put the cash in the hand of whomever you're tipping."

Tip the bellman about $2 for each bag, or more. Tip the concierge depending on how hard he worked for you. For example, if you want to have dinner in an exclusive restaurant and can't get the reservation yourself, tip the concierge $5 -$10 if they get you in...depending where you are, the money you leave may be very appreciated. The housekeepers are paid really low wages, our tips are so great to them. Tipping in other parts of the world is not usually expected. Tip for good service--always appreciated. Tip in the currency of your hotel, because exchange rates can be high.

Julie Clarke of Kyoto, Japan explains: "In Japan, hotel staff don't expect tips. Performing optimally is expected. Staff are proud of their work! They will bow to you, and refuse the tip!"

THE TITANIC FIRST CLASS MENU IN RAYANNE HOUSE - BELFAST

Have you ever wondered what it was like to eat first-class aboard The Titanic? Wondered what luminaries like John Jacob Astor IV and Benjamin Guggenheim dined on before the luxury liner hit the iceberg and began taking on water? Chef and proprietor Conor McClelland of Rayanne House in Holywood, near Belfast, Ireland spent two months researching the last menu served on board the ill-fated ship.

The nine-course experience recently launched at his establishment for the Titanic Made In Belfast Festival in the guest house's private dining room. "It was such a beautiful menu. There was so much attention to detail in the food that it really was a first-class feast," said Mr McClelland at the opening.

The banquet, last served on April 14 1912, includes foie gras pate, asparagus and watercress salad served with Champagne, and rose water and mint sorbet. Chef McClelland has sourced the ingredients from local suppliers. He and his wife Bernie were lucky enough to find an original wine list too. "In those days a different wine would have been served with each course, which isn't the case today. The wines served back then were European...so we can offer similar ones," said McClelland.

The menu has been only slightly altered to suit the modern palate. For example, a foie gras pate would have been served just before the dessert, which is not a custom followed today. McClelland trained in Galway before working as a chef in both the Black Forest and New York. He returned to the Belfast area with his wife Bernie seven years ago to open Rayanne House. The 11-bedroom guest house features a private dining room that can accommodate between eight and 36 diners.

When Chef McClelland came upon a book of old Titanic recipes, he began a culinary journey into the past that led him to recreate the last meal on board the Titanic. The menu starts with canapes a l'amiral before moving on to cream of barley soup flavoured with Bushmills whiskey. Diners then launch into salmon and pan seared filet mignon before a course of spiced peaches.

Here is the modern menu in its entirety:
The Titanic Menu

First Course - hors d'oeuvres
Canapés a`L'Amiral

Second Course - Soup
Cream of Barley finished with Bushmills Whiskey and Cream

Third Course - Salad
Asparagus and Watercress Salad with Champagne – Saffron Vinaigrette served with Roast Squab

Forth Course - Fish
Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce garnished with Cucumber and Fresh Dill

Fifth Course - Sorbet
Rose Water and Mint Sorbet

Sixth Course - Entrée

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon topped with Foie Gras and Truffle drizzled with a Cognac, Madeira and Red Wine Reduction served with Potatoes Anna, Creamed Carrots and Zucchini Farci

Seventh Course - Sweet
Spiced Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly and French Vanilla Ice Cream

Eighth Course - Dessert
Cheese and Fruit

Ninth Course
Coffee and Petit Fours

Now, compare Chef McClelland's with the original, which was in the belongings of a survivor:

The First-Class Menu
As served in the first-class dining saloon of the R.M.S. Titanic on April 14, 1912:

First Course: Hors D'Oeuvres or Oysters

Second Course: Consomme Olga or Cream of Barley Soup

Third Course: Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce and Cucumbers

Fourth Course: Filet Mignons Lilli, Saute of Chicken Lyonnaise, or Vegetable Marrow Farci

Fifth Course: Lamb with mint sauce, Roast Duckling with apple sauce, or Sirloin of Beef; green peas, creamed carrots, boiled rice and Parementier & boiled new potatoes.

Sixth Course: Punch Romaine

Seventh Course: Roast squab and cress.

Eighth Course: Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette

Ninth Course: Pate de Foie Gras, celery.

Tenth Course: Waldorf pudding, Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly, Chocolate and Vanilla Eclairs and French ice cream.

NOKIA E5, NOKIA C3, AND NOKIA C6 QWERTY PHONES UNVEILED

Nokia has announced three new social networking and messaging mobile phones. All three are running on Symbian platform and support multiple email accounts, IM communities and social networks.Nokia C3 is the series’ first QWERTY messaging phone. It is pre-installed with Nokia Ovi Mail and Ovi chat with social networking shortcut at the home screen. You view, comment, update status and share pictures at your favorite social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

The C3 features built-in Wifi, 2.0-megapixel camera, 2.4-inch display and a microSD memory expansion slot. The C3 will be available this quarter at 90 euro.

The Nokia E5, C3, C6 (left to right).

The Nokia C6 is a smartphone that comes with both 3.2-inch touch screen and slide QWERTY keypad. It has better camera in 5.0-megapixel resolution. This will go for 220 eruo.

Nokia has put in a new phone in the Eseries, the E5. With business feature, the E5 can also be used for social networking and multimedia site. It has built-in WiFi, A-GPS, HSPA, bluetooth and 5 megapixel camera. Available in Q3 for 180 euro.

SMART • E SMART USB EXTENDER

Here's the practical dog-bone shape diversifies the sockets to the four ends and keeps the wires under control. The SMART • E is a USB Extender designed by Emma Design Company. It is a USB hub that saves you from pulling of the wrong plug, you know sometime we just have same black USB cables. Especially when transferring huge file, you need extra carefully when pulling off other USB cables. Hopefully it gets into production soon.

IRON MAN 2 USB DRIVE

Trust Iron Man 2 USB drive to keep all your important data -- movies, music, photos and files -- safe and secure. You can get this cute Iron Man 2 USB drive at Disney stores. It is available in 4GB of storage with USB 2.0 data transfer. This big head Iron Man USB drive is available at USD$39.50.

SONY WALKMAN W250 WATERPROOF SERIES

This is the latest wearable Walkman from Sony lets you work out to your favourite tunes in more comfort and style, whatever the weather. Sony has released their new Waterproof W250 Walkman which can be worn in rain or shower. It comes in 2GB or 4GB and supports MP3, WMA, AAC an Linear PCM formats. Available in four sporty colours, choose from pink, green, black and white, the light, all-in-one design eliminates the tangle of headphone wires that can slow things down when you’re working out, running or dancing. 13.5mm EX Series headphones offer clear, powerful Walkman sound plus total comfort and a secure fit during physical activity. It will be available in late May 2010.

VERTU SIGNATURE PURE BLACK

Vertu has released a new Signature Pure Black into its signature collection. This sexy new black model is designed in collaboration with the Galleria in Milan Nilufar. The Signature Pure Black is handcrafted using the PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) technique used in watches, which involves vaporizing a block of Titanium Carbide at extremely high temperatures using a plasma beam in a vacuum chamber. PVD coating ensure an extremely rugged surface that is extremely hard and near impossible to scratch. This sexy new black model is available at the Vertu boutique on Via Montanapoleone 29 for USD$14,835.

FIAT 500C BY DIESEL

The Fiat 500 has rapidly emerged as the must-have fashion accessory for style-conscious motorists in Europe and Asia. Three color options are available, including the dark indigo exterior paint you see above, the interior also gets denim-like upholstery with yellow top-stitching. Yellow brake calipers peer out from behind the 16" alloys finished in dark satin like the rest of the muted brightwork. Based on the convertible 500C – which features a unique retractable roof that slides between a solid frame – the latest Diesel edition had its unveiling on April 12 in Japan in advance of its sales debut next month in its home market, where the price tag will come to around the equivalent of USD$24,000.