Lexus HS Hybrid 10

A recent stay in Miami for Art Basel afforded us the opportunity to test out the new Lexus HS Hybrid 10. The ventilated seats kept us cool as we cruised around for the week, and the extra highway and city mileage meant we rarely had to pause for a fill-up, but what we loved most about the car was its smart technology. Because it uses …

Magimix Vision Toaster

The result of 15 years of research and design, Magimix's new Vision Toaster uses revolutionary long-lasting quartz heating elements to perfectly toast bread and let you get a peek at the action through a window. Tucked away in the corners of the French appliance brand's toaster, the hidden quartz parts replace the traditional metal components not only getting them out of the way for a …

Best of CH 2009: Top Five iPhone Apps

An explosive year for iPhone apps, in the final days of 2009 we now have over 100,000 to choose from making it possible to do everything from dictating text to learning about the Greek Gods right from our fingertips. While many offer valuable solutions for chefs or designers, some are just plain fun, such as 55DSL's digital take on the classic arcade game WhackAMole (pictured …