Steinway and Sons in the Integral House Currency fluctuations drove uneven growth in the luxury market in the first quarter of 2015, according to a new report by Bain and Fondazione Altagamma. Over the past 15 years, the global luxury market has increased from 140 million to 350 million consumers, and touristic shopping now accounts for more than 50 percent of luxury shopping. The globalized, fractured nature of luxury market means
Introduction and design The Microsoft Lumia 640 is among the first in a new breed of Windows Phones. With a larger screen, more RAM and a different design language from its predecessor, this is Microsoft stamping its logo (literally) on the Lumia range. And what a change this proves to be. The old Nokia did things a little differently. Budget devices made by the Finnish firm were notoriously bare-bones; this
Introduction and design The Microsoft Lumia 640 is among the first in a new breed of Windows Phones. With a larger screen, more RAM and a different design language from its predecessor, this is Microsoft stamping its logo (literally) on the Lumia range. And what a change this proves to be. The old Nokia did things a little differently. Budget devices made by the Finnish firm were notoriously bare-bones; this
Introduction and design The Microsoft Lumia 640 is among the first in a new breed of Windows Phones. With a larger screen, more RAM and a different design language from its predecessor, this is Microsoft stamping its logo (literally) on the Lumia range. And what a change this proves to be. The old Nokia did things a little differently. Budget devices made by the Finnish firm were notoriously bare-bones; this
You know how the air feels when a thunderstorm is coming? This week’s a bit like that, but we’re expecting things with Lightning connectors instead of lightning bolts. Apple’s about to unveil plans to control your home, car, wrist and the odd computer too, Spotify’s getting into TV, Netflix is getting a new look and LG’s covered things in cows. Putting Apple into everything Apple’s coming for your house. It’s
Introduction and design The Microsoft Lumia 640 is among the first in a new breed of Windows Phones. With a larger screen, more RAM and a different design language from its predecessor, this is Microsoft stamping its logo (literally) on the Lumia range. And what a change this proves to be. The old Nokia did things a little differently. Budget devices made by the Finnish firm were notoriously bare-bones; this
You know how the air feels when a thunderstorm is coming? This week’s a bit like that, but we’re expecting things with Lightning connectors instead of lightning bolts. Apple’s about to unveil plans to control your home, car, wrist and the odd computer too, Spotify’s getting into TV, Netflix is getting a new look and LG’s covered things in cows. Putting Apple into everything Apple’s coming for your house. It’s
You know how the air feels when a thunderstorm is coming? This week’s a bit like that, but we’re expecting things with Lightning connectors instead of lightning bolts. Apple’s about to unveil plans to control your home, car, wrist and the odd computer too, Spotify’s getting into TV, Netflix is getting a new look and LG’s covered things in cows. Putting Apple into everything Apple’s coming for your house. It’s
David Stockman explains why the stock and bond market could be on the verge of a collapse.
The science of batteries If you own a smartphone – and if you’re reading this then chances are you do – then you’ll be all too aware of the nightly ritual of plugging in your mobile to charge it ready for the morning. Few of today’s top models can last more than a full day of steady use, with current lithium-ion technology struggling to keep pace with the growth in
