2018 Consumer Electronics Show Roundup

Last week in Las Vegas marked the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, the annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association. The newest innovations and trends in tech have us seriously excited, let’s take a look at some of the announcements.

One of the biggest, quite literally, announcements came from Samsung. They debuted their new 146 inch 4K TV appropriately called, The Wall. Samsung claims that The Wall is “the world’s first modular television.” It’s size isn’t the only thing that has people talking, The Wall uses MicroLED technology to produce it’s picture.

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Alex Colon, of  PCMag stated that "I wasn't at all surprised to see voice assistance play a bigger role than ever this year, for instance. But I didn't necessarily expect to see it embedded in the bathroom, where it can do everything from start your shower to turn on your toilet's foot warmer. It was also a bit surprising to see Google Assistant keep pace with Amazon Alexa—not to mention the fact that Google had a big presence at the show, where it typically keeps a low profile. Although Alexa has held an edge in the past, 2018 looks to be the year that Google Assistant closes the gap. And although Apple steers clear of CES, it's worth noting we didn't hear much about Siri at the show, which doesn't bode well for the company's upcoming HomePod speak" you can read the full article and more on CES here.

Peloton dominated the fitness category at CES particularly with the reveal of their new treadmill, The Tread. Peloton is known for their cycles which allow the riders to stream high energy workouts without having to leave their homes. The treadmill features a 32 inch television which will allow the runner to choose between live or pre-recorded classes. Along with the launch of The Tread, Peloton announced they would be introducing total body conditioning class options.

Photo courtesy of Peloton

Audio company Libratone announced the newest in their minimalistic audio products, the TRACK+. The TRACK+ headphones are wireless which include noise cancellation which comes at a variety of levels available to the user. The TRACK+ are both splash and sweat proof, so the neckband design is an excellent choice for use in work outs.

Photo Credit: Libratone

As always CES has shown a peak behind the curtain to what is sure to be an exciting few years in tech development. From robots, to drones, to advancements on items we use everyday it always offers an interesting look for what is to come.

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Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

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DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

Why You'll Start Your Weekend With Meditation

After a long work week the first thing most of us want to do is to let loose and have a good time. While a heavy dinner or drink may be fun, this Spring meditation will be the best way to start the weekend, giving you a clear head and better start Saturday morning.

 For those in New York you can now go to Yo Yoga! which has partnered with Sound Off to bring yogis weekly classes featuring curated playlists from the world's top DJs.

“Offering Sound Off yoga at Yo Yoga! is going to take yogis’ practices to the next level. The headphone technology allows you to really engage in your practice and create your own experience and I’m proud we are the first in New York to offer weekly classes,” said Rebecca Weible, founder of Yo Yoga! 

Sound Off™ produces a wide variety of events with wireless headphone technology. Our wireless headsets let each attendee control their own volume and tune in to up to three channels of audio from DJs, emcees and video presentations. Our wireless headphone technology helps event organizers and event production companies create captivating events that can only be heard through our noise-isolating LED headphones.

While going in myself a half hour of meditation was thought to be forever. Having tried before and could never get past 5 minutes, II found the soothing headphones allow me to block out the world and be guided through. While I may have had a restless leg after, the 30 minutes flew by leaving me refreshed after a long work week.

Meditation creates a deep engagement at outdoor events, corporate events, private parties, music festivals, trade shows, weddings, speaking engagements, guided group events and beyond. 

““Yo Yoga! is the first studio in the tri-state area to host regular Sound Off classes and we are eager to continue growing in the region.” ”

Yo Yoga! currently offers a variety of traditional open and basic yoga classes as well as specialty sessions such as stretch & restore, power yoga, candle lit yin/restorative yoga and integrated yoga. The outside deck is glistening with twinkle lights and hosts classes and workshops whenever the weather is 68 degrees or higher.

Yo Yoga! is located at 344 E 59th St., New York, NY 10022.  Sound Off Meditation is at 8 PM on Fridays for $10,

What To Do If Your Moving To Ditmas Park

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Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Manhattan streets and in between the chill, urban setting that is Brooklyn is Ditmas Park, a neighborhood in Brooklyn striking with small town appeal. Victorian houses line the streets on each side, each shaded by a tree reaching above the roofs remind the inhabitants and visitors of suburban America. That small town appeal continues in the main public streets with edge to edge restaurants of different cuisines and shopping stores of different cultures. Because there’s so many, visitors are often compelled to return.

            One of the best places to hang out near Ditmas Park is actually Lakeside in Prospect Park. Besides the regular picnic in the park adventure, Lakeside offers activities that residents can engage in during each season. In the spring and summer time, residents can boating on the lake in one of the paddleboats, biking around the trails, and kids can hang out in the splash pad. There’s also a skating rink where every Friday the rink is open, Ditmas Park resident Lola Star hosts a roller skating party. During the wintertime, residents can go ice skating, go curling or practice their figure skating.

If you're looking to move to Ditmas Park you may want to check out 416 Marlborough Road. This large, 2,500 sq.ft., legal 2 family Ditmas Park, Victorian house, contains 3 floors, plus a full basement of original details including hardwood floors, stained glass windows, pocket doors, fireplaces, and 4 separate outdoor porches.  Sitting on a tree lined block, this home offers both historical charm, plus all the modern and trendy accessibility of Cortelyou Road.  This 100 year old, 2 family house, has 7 bedrooms, 3 baths and has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 25 years.  It preserves an abundance of original details and is in strong mechanical condition.  

The home rests on 4,000 sq.ft. of land with a beautiful backyard highlighted by a free-standing meticulously built gazebo that easily seats more than a dozen guests.  In addition, for many options to personalize this beautiful house, there is also room to add a driveway for private parking.  Priced to sell, with low annual taxes and with two legal apartments that can be rented, this house would yield a highly desirable cap rate return in excess of 4.5%.  

The Brooklyn Center for Performing Art in Brooklyn College is an art place for music and theatre performance. They deliver performances with reflection to Brooklyn’s communities as well as encourage creativity with exposure to different cultures. The building hosts four different spaces for performances and practices, though the Walt Whitman theatre is closed for repairs until June 2018.

            With so many restaurant favorites from the residents as well as visitors that stop by Ditmas Park, it’s hard to mention just one, so here’s a few. Grab a slice of tres leches cake at the La Nueva Union bakery or head for brunch at Hunger Pang serving dishes like Shrimp Po’ Bao or Okonomiyaki. For curry and roti with Caribbean influences, head to Shayna’s where most of her food is super affordable. Lastly, check out Cafe Tibet for favourites like dumplings and thenthuk, a Tibetan soup. These are just a few restaurants to check out at Ditmas Park. You should head there yourself to see what you can find!