The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Charlotte offers 14-carat chocolate Valentine’s Day package

For couples in the United States looking to make Valentine’s Day special this year, there is one other luxury hotel to make sure precisely that; The Ritz Carlton, Charlotte. After the recent Valentine’s Day package by the Langham Hotel, it’s one of the premier most chains of hotels in the world, Ritz Carlton which shall give couples the opportunity, to feel special on the upcoming Valentine’s Day, should they be willing to spend the $14,000 needed for availing the package.

The World’s Most Exclusive Motorcycle: NCR M16 MotoGP Sportbike

Italy-based motorcycle tuner NCR has announced that it will be offering an ultra-exclusive sportbike named the Millona 16 or M16 for short, a bike that takes one of the most expensive roadbikes ever built, throws almost all of it in the bin and replaces it with the most exotic materials on the planet.

The 9 Most Important Watches in the World

Mechanical wristwatches (as opposed to battery-powered ones) offer us what sci-fi writer William Gibson called the "tamogotchi experience": the sense that we are wearing and tending to a living thing that whirrs and ticks on our wrist.

Throughout the years, these machines have kept the trains running on time and helped the Man in the Grey Flannel Suit make his two-martini lunch. Sadly, however, these gems are now frequently absent from our wrists thanks to those ubiquitous portable time-telling devices—laptops and cellphones. 

Wireless Streaming Speakers Tested and Rated

The promise is that listening to music will get easier. Hit Play on your wireless device and the audio comes out of your speakers — no cables or docks. Yeah, right. As is often the case, the simple solution has only added to the complexity, as tech behemoths and bit players square off in yet another format war.

Top 10 3-D Products

Propelled by the success of Avatar and other 3-D films, a steady stream of consumer 3-D gadgets has launched over the past year. Experts, however, warn that 3-D technologies vary by device, and not all are ready for mainstream use. Read on for a rundown of what works and what doesn't when it comes to 3-D.

Choosing The Right Tablet For You

Tablets may be the world's hottest gadget right now, with everyone from PC makers to cellphone manufacturers, monitor suppliers and booksellers racing to release a version of these portable, touch-screen computers. Many of these tablets will debut in 2011. Here's a look at the models that have already been announced. 

Apple iPad

Size: 9.7-inch screen, 1.5 pounds
Operating system: Apple's iOS
Launch date: April 2010
Price: $499 to $829, depending on memory and connectivity

Apple's iPad is far from the first tablet computer to have launched, but like many Apple products, it has redefined its category and quickly become the market leader. People are already eagerly awaiting the next iPad, which many believe will incorporate some wished-for elements, such as a camera and higher-resolution display. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Size: 7-inch screen, approximately 0.8 pounds
Operating system: Google's Android (2.2)
Launch date: November 2010
Price: $400 to $600, depending on carrier and data plan

Perhaps the most appealing alternative to an iPad this holiday season will be Samsung's Galaxy Tab. Like the company's Galaxy S smartphone line, the Galaxy Tab utilizes Samsung's advanced display and processor technology and will be sold through multiple operators. Samsung plans to introduce more tablets in different sizes next year.

Dell Streak

Size: 5-inch screen, 7.8 ounces
Operating system: Google's Android (1.6 but upgradeable to 2.2)
Launch date: August 2010
Price: $300 with a two-year service plan, $550 without

Despite some skepticism over the Dell Streak's qualifications as a tablet (because it is so small), the PC maker is marketing the 5-inch device as such, under the description "pocket tablet." The company intends to launch larger tablets next year. 

Archos Series

Size: 2.8-inch to 10.1-inch screen and up to 1 pound, depending on model
Operating system: Google's Android (1.5 or 2.2, depending on model)
Launch date: Summer-Fall 2010; November 2010 for 10-inch version
Price: $100 to $350, depending on size and memory

Archos may be the world's most prolific tablet maker. The French company was one of the first to come out with a tablet powered by Google's Android mobile platform, in 2009. This year, it added seven more models, including two designed to be stationed and used at home.

Barnes & Noble Nook Color

Size: 7-inch screen, approximately 1 pound
Operating system: Google's Android (2.1)
Launch date: mid-November 2010
Price: $249

Though technically an e-reader, Barnes & Noble's newest Nook boasts enough other features, including a full-color, 7-inch touch-screen, a Web browser and Android software that it could also qualify as a tablet. There's one catch, however: users will only have access to a selection of Android applications, rather than the full app store. 

Toshiba Folio 100

 Size: 10.1-inch screen, 1.7 pounds
Operating system: Google's Android (2.2)
Launch date: November 2010
Price: $563

Toshiba is another member of the Android camp. The PC maker built its own mobile applications and digital music store for the Folio which, at 10 inches, is larger than most Android tablets. The device is currently only available outside the U.S.; it launched outside the U.S. in early November.

BlackBerry PlayBook

 Size: 7-inch screen, approximately 0.9 pounds
Operating system: BlackBerry Tablet OS
Launch date: Early 2011
Price: Not available

One of the most highly anticipated tablets for 2011 is Research in Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook. RIM is keeping several key details under wraps, including price and exact launch date, but has started recruiting developers to make PlayBook apps. 

HP Slate 500

Size: 8.9-inch screen, 1.5 pounds
Operating system: Microsoft's Windows 7
Launch date: October 2010
Price: $799

Leave it to HP, the world's largest PC maker, to offer a business-focused tablet that runs Microsoft's Windows operating system. Reviews so far have been lukewarm. Consumers looking for HP tablets based on Palm's webOS platform will have to wait until next year.

Cell Phones from Car Brands

Continuing the theme of cooperation car brands with various industrial companies we want to show you ultimate collection of beautiful cell phones. Featured below phones are result of hard work of designers of luxury car brands and well-known mobile companies. Apart of using expensive materials these cell phones have interesting design and some additional non-standart options. 

custom-built Buggy racing monster

Some of the wacky wheels go unnoticed; some remain in memory for quite some time, while some of them forever. The one pictured above comes in the last category. Created by Marek Denko, a great fan of Mad Max Trilogy and particularly likes those fallout vehicles in the movie, this heavy buggy is built in four months.

Mom and Dad may be on a tighter budget these days, but when it comes time for Christmas or Hanukkah, there will be toys for the kids.

We've scanned the hot holiday toy lists from the retailers and trade publications such as "The Toy Insider" and "Time to Play" magazine and done a little digging ourselves to bring you a collection of toys that are sure to please children of all ages.

Alphabet letters for unusual home decor

When it comes to furnishing your home, it is not just about putting in things. In fact, it is about putting in the right things, the things that are the prefect mix of quality and fun. A dash of quality and perfect quantity of fun put in the shape of alphabets. OK, sorry to keep you guessing, I am talking about the home furnishings that take inspiration from alphabets.