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May 23, 2015 LUXURY

Sotheby’s, eBay to auction “Important Watches” via shared platform

Sotheby’s New York headquarters Auctioneer Sotheby’s is gearing up for its first high-end watch sale by bid since partnering with online auction site eBay, which is scheduled for June 11. Last summer, Sotheby’s and eBay partnered to develop a digital platform that enables consumers to easily browse artwork, antiques and collectibles. Through the partnership, eBay has granted its 145 million active buyers access to Sotheby’s expertise, auction experience, artwork and

May 23, 2015 LUXURY

Beyoncé fans vexed by $20K Armand de Brignac Champagne dumping

Gold bottles of Armand de Brignac Pop star Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has received negative feedback on her latest music video due to the high-end Champagne featured in a particular scene. In Beyoncé’s music video for “Feeling Myself,” which features rapper Nicki Minaj, the pop star reportedly dumps a $20,000 bottle of Armand de Brignac Champagne into the water of a hot tub. The Champagne brand, owned by Beyoncé’s husband Jay Z

May 23, 2015 LUXURY

Floris London hosts happy hour, tea centered on summer scents

Floris London’s Bergamotto Positano British perfumer Floris London is inviting consumers to “thirsty Thursdays” at its 89 Jermyn Street boutique to explore its By Request summer fragrance. For the month of May, Floris has invited enthusiasts to join the brand for a drink every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Programs such as this one give consumers a social reason to visit the boutique that is rooted not in sales, but getting

May 23, 2015 TRAVEL (MSM)

America's Best Burger Joints

From In-N-Out and White Castle to menus from Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Daniel Boulud, no food spans the gap between high-end and budget dining like the classic American burger. Yet while there are many great burgers in bars and restaurants across the country, there’s nothing quite like burger joints, where you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to toppings, sides, and shakes. Whether you’re in search of the birthplace of the

May 23, 2015 TECH (MSM)

Inflame: Will porn do for VR what it did for VHS, DVD and… the internet?

It’s the classic technology seller. Porn. It made people want VHS then DVD players, the internet and HD displays, also driving image and video compression and the sale of smartphones – if you believe the salespeople. But can three-dimensional, fully immersive pornography sell VR headsets to the masses? Just think. You could look around. Underneath. Up. At the thing you’re not supposed to be looking at, you sicko. The possibilities