“The Volcano House” Can Be Yours for $650k

Ever wish you could live on top of a volcano? Because it’s (almost) possible. A mid-century masterpiece dubbed “The Volcano House” is currently available for purchase and can be bought for $650,000. The one-of-a-kind home sits atop a 150-foot cinder cone and features a 360-degree view—amongst other architectural highlights. It also comes with 60 acres of land located 45 minutes just outside of Barstow, California. …

BJ Miller on What Really Matters at the End of Life

At a recent TED Talk, palliative caregiver BJ Miller took the stage to discuss mortality, healthcare and what it means to prepare for death. In many hospitals, this means throwing every possible medicine or procedure at a patient in order to curb their illness. But Miller argues that that’s just bad design. Instead, healthcare should focus on the person’s inner wellbeing and, in many cases, …

Hermès Upgrades the Apple Watch with a Luxe Strap

The iPad Pro, iPhone 6S and Apple Pencil may have been the stars of Apple’s latest keynote, but a new Apple Watch strap may have actually been one of their best releases. Made in collaboration with French luxury brand Hermès, the leather strap comes in three different styles—the “Double Tour,” “Single Tour,” and “Cuff”—and are crafted by artisans in France. To compliment the elegant new …