Word of Mouth: Palm Springs with Gerry McGovern

We tour the modernist oasis with Land Rover's head of design

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, first visited Palm Springs 20 years ago and immediately fell in love with the modernist oasis in the Southern California desert. Last week, as guests of the brand, we toured Palm Springs with McGovern, learning about some of his favorite spots. Connecting cars to architecture he remarked, “We don’t need luxury vehicles or fabulous houses, …

Sense Sleep Tracker

We test the simple, data-rich system for improving one's life through better sleep

A good night of sleep is an integral part of living a healthy lifestyle. While the old standby guideline of getting eight hours hasn’t changed much, research shows that the quality of sleep is just as important as the quantity. Ambient light, noise pollution and humidity can all play a role in the quality of one’s sleep and even the way in which we wake …

A Smarter Jump Rope

The humble jump rope has been hailed as one of the most efficient exercise tools in existence, yet it often takes a back seat to more advanced equipment. Tangram Factory is hoping to change this by upgrading its handles with sensors and adding LEDs to the rope itself. The new “Smart Rope” will pair with an app and will be able to count jumps, track …