ChessUp

"The Queens Gambit" is one of the most popular limited series on Netflix, it has also led to massive interest in chess-related items. ChessUp is a smart, connected chess board with a built-in chess instructor that teaches you how to become a master as you play. It is your chess coach, analyst and fierce opponent all rolled into one. Powered by the latest version of Stockfish, the board lights up all possible moves and their strengths (when you touch a piece, potential moves are highlighted in up to 3 different colors, each representing the quality of the move), analyses your game play, and automatically matches your level when you play against it. An include app lets you analyse your gameplay, and understand the strategy behind your moves. Great for beginners and masters alike. watch the video below

SOL SMART LIGHT

The Sol Smart Light is now up for grabs and is quite an interesting item. Designed and developed by American giant GE, this smart device can assist you in a varied number of things thanks to its connectivity with the popular Alexa assistant. So as it’s clearly stated in its name it’s a lamp, a quite nice one so it seems, it could very well have come out of Kubrick’s 1984 movie, should we hear Hal’s voice we would’n’t be surprised…but it’s Alexa we he...
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ARENA CONCRETE CHESS SET

Material Immaterial Studio has created a spectacular concrete chess set inspired by the architecture of Roman amphitheaters, where spectators would gather to watch the clash between the gladiators. The unique set is also inspired by the brutalist architecture, and features chessmen that wear concrete armours each representing their position in the army. What is particularly fascinating apart from the game, is the play of shadows that unveils itself on the stan...
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SEATTLE FLOATING HOME

Anchored on Lake Union in the heart of Seattle, lays this beautiful modern contemporary floating home designed by Vandeventer + Carlander Architects. Built on concrete floats the house features two levels, with the living spaces situated on the upper floor, taking advantage of the view, while bedrooms are on the lower float level, with large windows providing picture perfect views of the water. There is also a small terrace with a barbeque located off the kitc...
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