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Bose Ultra Open 2nd Gen and Sport Open spice-up the clip-on earbuds options

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After almost two years of a lull, Bose has finally released a new version of the Ultra Open Earbuds, along with a new pair of fitness-focused open earbuds. While I’m still a sucker for ANC earbuds that isolate me from the ambient world for deep focus moments, Bose’s new Open earbuds are tempting enough to consider for my walks and outdoor activities.

The hardware for the second-generation Open Ultra has been updated for better audio, while the all-new Sports Open Earbuds explore new territory for hardcore active individuals who trust the brand with their audio requirements. Both these open-ear audio accessories take on the competition with a strong set of specifications, features, and pricing to keep everyone interested.

Designer: Bose

The timing of this release is perfect, as the open-ear earbuds are trending amongst individuals who need to be aware of the environment and, more importantly, suffer from occlusion triggered by ANC earbuds. Sure, those buds have transparency mode for situations where you need to hear what’s happening around, but the open-ear options are ideal for runners, cyclists, or public transport users. The two of them will support Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint connectivity for two devices and Google Fast Pair. Both these open-ear buds will be available for pre-order from 19 September, and available from October 1 in Black and White Smoke along with other respective limited edition colors.

Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen

The flagship Ultra Open Earbuds arrive in the second generation to create “more listening moments across active pursuits and everyday life.” The buds are reengineered with better drivers to deliver deeper bass and a higher volume compared to the outgoing version. This has been the major complaint of existing users, and Bose has listened to the feedback and delivered the fix. The look and feel of the buds have been upgraded as they get a refined metallic cap with a beveled finish, while the case also benefits from a renewed design that makes them stand upright. As a welcome addition, the case is now wireless charging compatible. On the buds, you’ll now get 9 hours of battery life, with an additional 19.5 hours on the case. The buds support quick charge to deliver two hours of playback with just 10 minutes of quick charge.

High-quality audio is the main USP, as the open-ear buds get the aptX Adaptive codec and Snapdragon Sound support. For a better calling experience, the buds benefit from the Speech Clarity tech to adjust the listening volume automatically based on the environmental noise. Of course, this is AI-driven to smoothly transition the volume step. For those who love to watch movies and shows in surround sound, there is the Cinema mode that employs Bose’ TrueSpatial tech to envelope you in a 3D sound capsule. Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) will arrive in limited-edition Olive Green, Cherry Chocolate, and Sky Pink colors for $299.

Sport Open Earbuds

The new kid on the block is the Bose Sport Open Earbuds, which are designed for a secure fit and rated IP54 for dust and splash resistance. Compared to the big brother, these clip-on earbuds sport a more roundish hinge to stay in place even with the most rigorous activities like playing sports, running, or working out in the gym. According to Bose, the Sport Open Earbuds stay in place even with headshakes, cartwheels, and other activities.” For these open-ear wireless earbuds, Bose has opted for the tactile physical buttons since fiddling for touch controls is not practical.

For a sportier design, the earbuds get a translucent case lid that is textured for better grip. Each of the buds weighs 10 grams for all-day wearing comfort and touts 7 hours of listening time, with 29 hours total with the case. The Sport Open Earbuds will be available for $199 in limited-edition Eucalyptus Green, along with the aforementioned color options.

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Ebicos Happy Dreamer collapsible pod turns your van into a camper without modifications

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It’s not necessary to go about converting the entire innards of a van to achieve camping convenience. You can just clean out the cabin to make space for an electric camper pod, and it will do the rest. Instantly transforming your ride into a fully-fledged camping rig, you can pull out from the back at a campsite and live freely.

The concept of camper pods got a new dimension and meaning at the recently concluded Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. First, we were floored by the versatility and convenience of the Cubivan Camping System, and now our minds are blown away by the simplicity and portable design of the new Ebicos Happy Dreamer. The latter is not as elaborate (with a pop-up roof et al) like the Cubivan’s system, yet is a small and useful addition to tailgate camping in a van.

Designer: Ebicos

As its marketing jingle on the website reads, the Happy Deamer is a tiny, collapsible camper pod that “transforms your everyday vehicle into an adventure vehicle in minutes. No tools required. No modifications needed,” the company notes. Each of these modules, which deploys and retracts with a single push of a button, is manufactured in the company’s workshop in Saxony, Germany, and comes with the features of a full conversion, “but without the full conversion.”

When not onboard your van, the Happy Dreamer – made using polypropylene honeycomb panels and aluminum honeycomb flooring – can collapse down to measure 47- x 51- x 11 inches, so a couple of people can easily carry it off (for storage) and onto the van back for camping. It weighs almost 60 kg and could be purchased with a wheeled trolley, making it just ideal for a solo van camper.

When you want to install the camper pod, you can install it using the three walls and roof secured through rails and latches. The cube shaped pod, then can slide on the rails in and out of the van tailgate. When pulled out at camp, the pod rests stably on its drop-down legs (hitting the ground) and provides campers with king-size bed space to sleep from inside the van out to the pod. For further security and living convenience, the tailgate can be secured to the Happy Dreamer’s roof by a cord, while the space between the pod and the van interior is filled with fabric insulation to seal out weather and insects.

The Happy Dreamer is designed to be a versatile pod, ensuring compatibility with a range of midsize and small cargo and passenger vans. Even though the pod itself comes raw and only provides a place to sleep. The company says it will offer add-ons for a functional slide-out kitchen. The pod will start at €6,250 (approximately $8,500).

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SPECS standalone AR glasses could undercut VR headsets sans all the bulk

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Smart glasses and VR headsets have a big, gaping rift that a keen manufacturer could fill. Evan Spiegel has been working to bring the best of both worlds to consumers with a pair of glasses that combine the Ray-Ban AI glasses with popular VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3. Evan’s brand, Snap, has been working under the covers on AR glasses ever since the early 2020s, and now they have revealed something that looks practical and cuts the competition in half.

These are SPECS, a pair of fancy frames that are more than just Snapchat-worthy. The glasses employ the SPECS Intelligence AI service to understand the user’s priorities and routines to show only the most relevant information that makes sense at that point in time. Most importantly, the inherent software works well with iOS, and already the preview is available in the US, with the early-access Mac experience soon to follow via an invitation-only model.

Designer: Snap

As I said, the flames are much more than just smart glasses, as they hold their own computational power, letting the developers create unique AR experiences with the Lens Studio. Enterprise partners like NVIDIA, AWS, and Salesforce are already exploring the possibilities for hands-free applications in workspaces and field operations. The AR and the preemptive AI work in conjunction to bring the next level of smart capabilities to the SPECS, much beyond the ability to click hands-free selfies. According to Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap, “Computers should fit into our lives, not the other way around. SPECS Intelligence is designed to help you spend less time managing your life and more time living it.”

Unlike other smart glasses on the market that have 2D notifications and navigation cues, SPECS brings the whole Augmented Reality gamut in front of your eyes. For instance, the Soccer Skills app trains you while dribbling the ball in real-time with directional arrows. But there are limitations as to how real things seem when wearing these glasses, even with the improved 51 degrees FOV. The virtual 115-inch display (supporting 16 million colors) is placed around 10 feet away from the eye to enable non-intrusive translations in 60 languages, a Shopify Catalog of 3D products to shop using just voice commands and hand gestures, as well as stream content from popular services like HBO Max or YouTube. In fact, Snap has struck a partnership to bring the HBO Original Series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, premiering on Christmas, to these smart glasses.

Staying a step ahead in terms of real-world usage, two SPECS can be connected together to share digital experiences in a common physical space. In light of the recent controversies surrounding the smart glasses being used for public recording, Snap says these glasses don’t record the world around you or constantly capture videos. The standalone glasses made from high-performance Swiss TR90 polymer come in two sizes – a 47mm version weighing 132 grams and a 52 mm model weighing 136 grams. For people with a prescription, the glasses support removable inserts. The electrochromic lenses on the glasses boast tinting technology adapted from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner windows to gently shift from clear to tinted in just 10 seconds.

For now, SPECS can be pre-ordered for $2,195 ($200 refundable deposit), and shipping to the US, UK, and France is expected to begin later this year, most likely in time for the holiday season. The augmented reality glasses will also be on display at Westfield Century City on October 1.

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Porsche’s 550 J is a racing legend shrunk into an electric track-day car

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The Porsche 550 Spyder occupies a special place in the brand’s motorsport history. Developed specifically for racing, the lightweight mid-engined sports car proved that clever engineering and low weight could challenge competitors with considerably larger engines. At the 1954 Carrera Panamericana, factory drivers Hans Herrmann and Jaroslav Juhan took their 550 Spyders to third and fourth overall while winning their class, covering the demanding 3,077-kilometre race route.

For the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport, Hedley Studios has reinterpreted that racing icon as the Porsche 550 J, an officially licensed electric replica built at approximately 80 percent of the original’s size. The “J” stands for Junior, but this is not a toy. It is a handcrafted two-seater intended for collectors and enthusiasts who want to experience the character of a historic Porsche in a much smaller package. Only 250 examples will be produced.

Designer: Hedley Studios and Porsche

The compact proportions measure around 2.9 metres long and 1.2 metres wide, yet the scaled-down body still accommodates two adults. Porsche provided Hedley Studios with access to its corporate archives and an original 550 during development, helping the British company capture the proportions and details of the original without simply producing a museum-style replica. The carbon-fibre body sits over a steel space-frame chassis, while the battery pack is positioned behind the seats to recreate the weight distribution and mid-engined character of the original.

Electric power gives the 550 J a distinctly modern interpretation of the classic formula. Its 48-volt drivetrain produces 8 kW in standard form, with an RS Package increasing output to 16 kW. The standard version can reach approximately 80 km/h, while the RS version raises the top speed to around 50 mph. The RS Package also adds drilled brakes and adjustable dampers, while four drive modes—Novice, Comfort, Sport and Race—bring a contemporary interface to the otherwise vintage-inspired cockpit.

The chassis is equally important to the experience. Hedley has adapted the original 550’s trailing-arm suspension for the smaller car, combining it with Bilstein coilover dampers, Eibach springs and Brembo brakes. Custom switchgear inspired by Porsche’s modern Taycan adds another subtle connection between the 1950s original and its electric successor.

Visually, the 550 J stays close to the elegant simplicity that made the original distinctive. Buyers can choose Porsche Silver alongside heritage-inspired blue, white, yellow and red finishes, while Hedley’s Bespoke programme opens up further paint, livery and detail combinations. Every example is handcrafted at Hedley Studios in Bicester, UK.

The Porsche 550 J is not road legal, so its natural home is a private estate, closed course or suitable track environment. Pricing starts at £69,500 (approximately $93,500), with deliveries expected from spring 2027.

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Caviar’s $15,990 iPhone Duo contains a piece of Steve Jobs’ black turtleneck

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Caviar is taking pre-orders for iPhone Duo starting at $15,990, well ahead of the official availability of the new phone form factor Apple unveiled earlier this month. Apple gave us a glimpse of its first foldable iPhone on September 9, with deliveries slated to start in mid-October. But Caviar already has a Jobs-inspired take on the iPhone Duo (as the foldable iPhone is called), and it’s really a peach to behold.

For this one, Caviar has gone a little ahead of leather and other trims it usually uses for pimping up the smartphones, borrowing a scrap from Steve Jobs black turtleneck. Making it more than a collector’s item: a piece of historical significance that you would want to own as an Apple and Jobs fan.

Designer: Caviar

As you would have guessed already, this is not a run-of-the-mill creation. It’s a limited-edition build, and the company says only nine of these Jobs iPhone Duo editions will be made. Each of them will be made to order and will be shipped with a personalized international certificate of authenticity. Production of the iPhone Duo will start in the Caviar workshop only after the full payment has been received against the device. The order will then be fully crafted and completed by technicians before being dispatched your way within four days of your order.

Caviar suggests its customized iPhone Duo is for collectors and those who appreciate artifacts and historic memorabilia. But if you’re a Jobs fan with a deep pocket, I don’t see why you would need another reason to get hands on this Duo engraved with the autograph of the man himself: Steve Jobs, if you will.

Each iPhone Duo with Caviar antics will cost at least $15,990, almost eight times the price of the otherwise expensive iPhone Duo, which Apple confirmed it will sell starting at $1,999. A tribute to Jobs and his lasting influence on Apple as a company, the device wears a three-dimensional Apple logo in the middle of its back panel, while a fragment of Jobs’ black turtleneck sits on it.

This rare detail is complemented by Jobs’ engraved signature in metal just below the letters reading 50 Anniversary Edition. The surface of the central panel is black in color and is made from PVD-coated titanium. The upper panel, the frame, and the decorative elements are made from polished titanium and feature guilloché engraving, Caviar notes.

Caviar refrains from making any changes to the hardware of the iPhone Duo. So, despite the Jobs-inspired Caviar treatment, the phone still has the same (displayed) 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR screen on the outside and an inner display, which folds out to become a 7.6-inch slate. It’s the biggest display on an iPhone ever. The Caviar Jobs iPhone Duo comes with specially designed “Supreme Packaging.” This comprises a lockable outer case with 24K gold plating and a blue gift box made from leather and wood. It includes a Caviar coin plated with 24K gold.

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Ford Bronco Basecamp turns iconic 4×4 into electric adventure SUV you can sleep and camp in

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Ford Bronco has earned its reputation for being one of the most rugged, mid-size 4×4 SUVs designed for outdoor adventures. Now, it’s changing that image for the first time in years to be more of a ride for everyday adventurers than one to leave the highway behind and take on the tough terrain. The new iteration is called the Bronco Basecamp and is the first electrified Bronco ever.

Of course, the change is not in the name alone. The overall idea of the vehicle has changed. So, this is not the usual Bronco you know. It’s a little more contemporary and thoughtful, with the same five-seater all-wheel drivetrain. It is created in China through Ford’s partnership with Jiangling Motors.

Designer: Ford

The electric Bronco Basecamp combines large batteries, multiple electric motors, and electronics to make it a convenient adventure-ready SUV. The Basecamp, unlike the body-on-frame chassis of the regular Bronco, is built on a unibody chassis, and comes with an extended-range electrified powertrain. The SUV is headed first for release in Australia and New Zealand, but there is no word on if and when it will make it stateside.

As mentioned, the Basecamp comes with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Ford calls it a super-hybrid powertrain, which is nothing but a hybrid of electric and gas running the SUV. There is a 49-kWh battery onboard, which feeds two electric motors located alongside the gas engine. While the exact word on the kind of range we can expect from the Basecamp is not out at the time of writing, Ford does hint at a driving range of 800-900 kilometres on its website.

It also suggests that the Bronco from China is designed for camping where your please. To that accord, the Basecamp comes with a transforming cabin where the front and rear seats fold to make a comfortable sleeping space. You place the provided inflatable mattress, and you’re good to retire for the day. The flagship Outer Banks model also arrives with a motorized pop-up roof that deploys at the touch of a button to offer more headroom and ventilation when you’re living inside the Basecamp.

The same model also features an interior with a 7.5L warm/cool storage console to heat and cool day-trip drinks and food, while its rear swing gate doubles as a table. Ford also provides the Basecamp with a 6.6kW battery to run it off-grid. The battery can power cooktops, kettles, lights and your gadgets at the camp.

The Ford Bronco Basecamp is expected in Australia and New Zealand in 2027. Ford remains tight-lipped about the pricing at this time, but notes that I will be “sharing specifications, pricing, variants and availability timelines closer to vehicle arrivals from mid-2027.”

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HKC debuts a 48.3-inch 4K curved monitor that splits into two or three sections for power users

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There are no limits as to how wide you can go with a desktop monitor, especially for power users and pro gamers. You can have a 21:9 aspect ratio screen or even a crazy 32:9 setup. HKC wants to push the aspect ratio wide, but between these two extremes, at precisely 24:9. They’ve just revealed the Tianqi 43H180C ultra-wide curved display, primarily targeted at gamers, with a 180 Hz peak refresh rate.

The panel is 43.8 inches, and with that aspect ratio, it is equivalent to a 4K monitor with the 5,760 x 2,160 resolution. Even better, the big canvas can be split into a 4K zone with 3840×2160 resolution and a 1920×2160 area. This gives power users the freedom to use the latter for multitasking needs and displaying code, timelines, chat windows, or gameplay vitals. Even with this split area, the main area is still wide enough for most tasks.

Designer: HKC

The Chinese company is not new to designing such crazy monitors, as they showcased an 83.4-inch curved 12K Shield at Computex 2026. That one, however, is only for a handful of crazy content creators. For most, the Titaqi ultra-wide monitor will be more than enough screen space. For times when you don’t need such a wide screen setup, the monitor can be split into three 1920×2160 zones, virtually giving you a three-screen setup in one. If you are using a laptop alongside, make that four.

Compared to other 48.3-inch monitors by Dell, Acer, Sceptre, or INNOCN, this one has a far superior resolution in single-use mode. That makes it a one-of-a-kind desktop monitor. All said, the mega resolution should bring every detail to life, no matter if you are a content creator, gamer, or simply want to enjoy your movie nights. This panel uses Mini LED backlighting technology with 99 percent DCI-P3 color region coverage. Noticeably, the monitor’s 180 refresh rate capability should be a handful for even the most powerful CPUs, rendering the details in 4K resolution. Natively rendering games at even 100 FPS at 4K resolution puts a lot of load on the innards, so this will require a crazy CPU to run at full steam for a length of time.

On the connectivity front, the ultra-wide monitor comes with a DP 2.1 interface, a 96W USB Type-C PD port, and KVM multi-device control. For now, other details about the monitor are still in the shadows, but we should have more sooner rather than later. The pricing and availability are also shrouded in mystery for now, so we’ll keep a close eye on the developments as they happen.

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Smeg’s first air fryer with built-in steamer is available now in four gorgeous colors

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Smeg gave us a first glimpse of its maiden air fryer with its own built-in streamer at Milan Design Week earlier this year. The colorful new appliance was nothing more than a concept back then, with no information whatsoever on whether it would become real. The scenario now stands changed. Smeg officially announces the availability of the new air fryer in four colors to choose from.

This is the first dedicated air fryer from Smeg, which follows the company’s inclusion of air frying technology in ovens before this. The product range is new, but familiar design language with vibrant color options and a matte body makes the appliance recognizable in the crowd.

Designer: Smeg

Smeg calls it the AFC01 Dual Flavor Air Fryer and distinguishes itself from the others on the market with its large 7.3-litre capacity and multiple presets and modes to cook with. It comes with two cooking modes to choose between: Crispy and Juicy+Crispy. As the names suggest, in Crispy mode, the air fryer cooks food evenly to get a crispy crust and golden-brown color, which is recommended by Smeg for breaded meals, snacks, and vegetables.

The Juicy+Crispy cooking mode, on the other hand, can provide foods with a crispy exterior and juicy center. This is possible with the Smeg Dual Flavor Air Fryer since it combines hot air circulation with the fryer’s own internal steaming system, so the food retains its flavorful moistness inside while forming a crisp crust on the outside. For the steam feature, Smeg has built a water cartridge that you can pull out and fill up. It is located at the top of the fryer. Once you choose the setting, the steam is deployed into the basket, providing it with moisture that helps make breads fluffy and wedges crispy outside and juicy inside. Both the Crispy and Juicy+Crispy modes can work in manual or in any of the seven pre-set controls. The fryer consumes little to no oil in the process.

Interestingly, the new Smeg air fryer operates differently from the run-of-the-mill air fryers out there. It features a flip-open top that operates at the touch of a button on the control panel, which is a touchscreen display located at the top of the air fryer. When you press the button, the top lid flips open to reveal the frying basket inside.

It is easy to remove the basket using its silicone handles for cleaning. The basket itself is made from non-stick ceramic coating, making it dishwasher-safe. The top of the fryer has a large viewing window to keep a real-time check on your food’s progress while it cooks crisp or juicy inside. If you’re interested in this new take on the air fryer by Smeg, you can get it for £199.95 (approximately $270) now in black, white, storm blue, or emerald green colors.

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Creative B3 gaming soundbar undercuts Razer and Asus with an ultra-affordable $50 price tag

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Gaming soundbars are the new hot trend that promises to elevate the overall experience during high-octane action without breaking the bank. You don’t have to go for extensive surround sound setups if desk space is a premium, nor do you need to worry about the positioning of the speaker system relative to your sitting angle.

We’ve earlier seen Razer and, recently, ASUS has come up with a soundbar designed to sync with the RGB setup of the compatible lineup of accessories. Creative has jumped on the bandwagon with their gaming soundbar, and it looks equally good for gamers who demand quality in-game output and love to match it up with the right lighting ambiance.

Designer: Creative

Launched in China for now, the desktop gaming soundbar dubbed Creative B3 is listed on JD.com, and there is no word on its availability in other parts of the world. Carrying a retail price of 429 yuan ($64), the accessory undercuts the Razer Leviathan V2 and ROG Gjallar Soundbar by a long margin. According to trusted Chinese blogs, the soundbar will carry an even lower price of around 339 yuan (approximately $50) during the initial launch phase. Even if the soundbar can come close to what these two brands are already offering, it is a deal maker for gamers on a budget.

The 420mm-long gaming soundbar weighing 1.28 kg is designed to be placed under the desktop monitor to utilize space and keep the controls well within reach. This makes the accessory well suited for users who have an already constricted desk space. Just like Creative’s other audio accessories, this one makes use of modern connectivity options like Bluetooth 6.0 and audio performance we’re familiar with from their earlier products. The soundbar comes with four asymmetrical drivers that reproduce audio across the 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range for better audible separation. These include a 58mm low-end and mid-range driver, and two 40mm high-frequency and upper mid-range drivers.

The Creative B3 soundbar can deliver a thumping 20W output through the 4W left and right channels. 6W each is output via the dual subwoofer channels. Since wireless is going to be the go-to mode for desktop users and gamers with this soundbar, the built-in 32-bit transmission chip helps keep the latency down to he minimum. For the more audiophile users, there is the wired connectivity option with the included USB-C port, 3.5mm AUX jack, and optical port. The soundbar comes with native support for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Gamers can activate the respective console to optimize the audio output for maximum enjoyment.

The gaming soundbar also includes an omnidirectional microphone with active noise cancellation. This comes in handy for communicating with other players in multiplayer titles, especially when you don’t want to wear headphones for long hours. The B3 soundbar has the RGB control bar in the center to tweak all the settings for lighting or the equalization controls.

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Audi’s new espresso machine brings TT-inspired design to your morning coffee routine

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It’s not always that you find Audi associated with coffee, but when you do, you can’t miss it. Italian handcrafted espresso machine maker, Rocket Espresso, has entered into a partnership with automaker Audi to make discerning home baristas give their prized possession one hard look; does it still deserve the place it occupies?

Introduced as a new expression to the usual stainless steel coffee machines, the Rocket x Audi is focused on “design, proportion, and detail.” Handmade by Rocket and designed in Milan with the Audi Design Team and Valerio Cometti + V12Design, the espresso machine speaks of each involved brand’s distinctive and defining design language.

Designer: Rocket x Audi

The coffee machine is inspired by the clear surface, minimal lines, and the distinctive silhouette of the Audi TT. While the design is auto-influenced, the basic idea of the coffee machine is pretty native to the Rocket’s portfolio. To that end, it is based on the Rocket Bicocca model, but the resulting partnership variant is a distinctive interpretation of the espresso machine.

The dual-burner coffee machine is defined by its highly detailed and clear design language, which is meant to pair impressively with the specially developed Spluga grinder. The attention to detail is reflected in the machine’s sculpted curves. The matt aluminum body is built in contrast with deep black surfaces and base ascents that create a restrained but very precise visual language, which Audi is known for.

The feet in the base make the solid aluminum machine appear to visually float in the air. It comprises dual stainless steel boilers, and features a rotary pump. The biggest highlight, alongside the Audi limelight, is the integrated 3.5-inch touchscreen control panel of the machine. The dual burner is dedicated to brewing espresso at a precise temperature together, or can function at different temperatures when you need more power to steam milk.

The brewing unit of the Rocket x Audi espresso machines has a geometrically fashioned body, which seamlessly integrates into the housing to appear as one uniform element. The controls, including the rotary controls and the handle, highlight the unit with their glossy black accents. The built-in 3.5-inch touchscreen display in the upper area of the brewing unit gives the machine an intuitive way to work with its 0.5L coffee boiler capacity or the 1.5L capacity of the steam boiler.

The water tank of the coffee machine has a 1.8L capacity. The machine itself measures 409 x 465 x 400 mm and weighs 35kg. There is no word on the price or details about when the Rocket x Audi coffee machine will hit the market. But the kind of work that has gone into the detailing of this machine definitely makes it a high-ticket appliance worth every auto enthusiast.

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