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CES 2012: Mercedes-Benz Introduces Connected-Vehicles
By Sandy Fitzgerald
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its "Mbrace2" system, which connects cloud-based apps and smartphones to its vehicles, at its first CES appearance this week.
Gresso Unveils $50,000 Symbian Phone
By Joe Arico
Gresso's entry into the luxury mobile phone business is one of the rarest and most expensive yet, even if it leaves much to be desired in functionality.
Nokia to Sell Vertu, Focus on Windows Phones
By Lorien Crow
Nokia plans to sell Vertu, its luxury phone line, instead focusing on its new Windows-based phones to help stage a comeback in the smartphone market.
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CES 2012: Mercedes-Benz Introduces Connected-Vehicles
Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:36 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its "Mbrace2" system, which connects cloud-based apps and smartphones to its vehicles, at its first CES appearance this week.
Gresso Unveils $50,000 Symbian Phone
Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:15 pm | By Joe Arico
Gresso's entry into the luxury mobile phone business is one of the rarest and most expensive yet, even if it leaves much to be desired in functionality.
LG, Prada Announce Designer Phone
Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:45 pm | By Joe Arico
LG and Prada announced the Prada Phone, as the two companies continue their partnership with a third designer smartphone.
Nokia to Sell Vertu, Focus on Windows Phones
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:54 pm | By Lorien Crow
Nokia plans to sell Vertu, its luxury phone line, instead focusing on its new Windows-based phones to help stage a comeback in the smartphone market.
Indestructible Phone Never Needs Fixing
Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:36 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Aesir, a Danish luxury handset maker, claims to have made an "indestructible phone" to last a lifetime.
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Solid Gold Phone Targets Russian Elite
Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:59 am | By Joe Arico
Luxury phone maker Aesir offers a new cell phone made almost entirely of gold, as the niche audience for designer handsets continues to grow.
Diamonds Are an IPhone's Best Friend
Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:50 pm | By Joe Arico
Swiss manufacturer Gresso has released a customized version of the iPhone 4 that contains diamonds, as the market for luxury electronic items continues to grow.
NUTS: Hackers Target Government, Apple and Samsung Continue Battle
Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:51 pm | By Matthew Calamia
Hackers continued their wave of attacks, targeting several politicians including President Obama, while Apple attempts to put a stop to Samsung's sales in the U.S.
TAG Heuer Takes Android Luxury
Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:50 pm | By Peter Ferenczi
Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has released a luxury smartphone that again suggests people looking to spend huge amounts of money on a handset are often satisfied with middling performance.
Nokia Announces Gold-Plated Phone
Thu May 26, 2011 3:02 pm | By Kat Asharya
Nokia has created an 18-carat gold-plated phone, one of its rare diversions in the luxury handset niche as it begins to claw its way back into the larger smartphone market.
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Luxury Earbuds Hit the Market
Wed May 25, 2011 4:06 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Bang & Olufsen has unveiled a luxury iPhone headset, joining others in a growing market for pricy, distinctive electronic accessories.
Aston Martin Develops Phone of the Future
Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:26 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Aston Martin unveiled a concept smartphone made of clear sapphire crystal, giving a glimpse of what's theoretically possible for future handset designs.
A Phone for Jet-Setters
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:36 am | By Emily Anderson
Need to make a call from your private jet? Aircell today announced a smartphone that can do just that, targeting what may be a market for luxury in-flight cellular service.
Yves Behar Phone Puts Form Over Function
Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:28 am | By Peter Ferenczi
Industrial designer Yves Behar has created the +YvesBehar phone for the user who has everything and needs nothing, especially not a smartphone.
Baccarat Unveils Luxury Smartphone for Japan
Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:53 am | By Daithi hAnluain
Luxury crystal maker Baccarat has launched a limited edition phone, which shows a "tumbler" when users makes call and a "wine glass" when they receive one, for $980 in Japan.
