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After shattering sales records with South Flagler House, the Related Ross chairman is doubling down on the city’s booming waterfront with a new complex, Edgeworth.  After shattering sales records with South Flagler House, the Related Ross chairman is doubling down on the city’s booming waterfront with a new complex, Edgeworth. 

The newly launched Lürssen has just embarked on her maiden voyage. The newly launched Lürssen has just embarked on her maiden voyage.

After successful initial launches, 2026 could be the year domestic bots become a mainstay in our homes. 

We summon cars with a swipe, outsource our memories to the cloud and converse casually with devices that talk back. Now, for those with both the means and the curiosity, the next frontier is domestic: a robot in the home that claims to clean, organize, and assist with daily life.

A domestic bot is, at its core, a humanoid robot designed to operate inside private homes. Unlike robotic vacuum cleaners or smart appliances, these machines are built to move through spaces like people do – walking upright, using arms and hands, and interacting with everyday objects.

The most high-profile example currently on the market comes from 1X Technologies, an AI and robotics company based in California whose robot, known as NEO, stands at roughly human height and is equipped with cameras, microphones, sensors, and artificial intelligence systems. In theory, it can perform basic household tasks: carrying groceries, loading dishwashers, tidying rooms, retrieving items, and responding to spoken commands.

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Positioned as round-the-clock domestic aides, these bots gesture toward a future in which certain household roles – from cleaners to live-in housekeepers – could be supplemented, or in some cases partially replaced, by automation. Whether that prospect feels efficient or unsettling may depend on how comfortable you are with delegating tasks to a machine.

Crucially, these robots are designed to learn over time. They map your home, adapt to your routines and improve through repeated use. Owners aren’t just purchasing a machine, but participating in a training process, helping refine how domestic AI behaves in real-world environments. It’s less like buying a finished appliance, and more like enrolling in a live beta test for the future of home life.

At present, buying a domestic robot is not instantaneous. Units are sold in limited numbers, primarily in the United States, with prices hovering around $20,000 to $35,000. Interested buyers typically register interest, undergo screening, and agree to extensive terms around data use, monitoring, and feedback. This is not a plug-and-play product.

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Buyers must also accept that their robot will collect large amounts of visual and spatial data inside their home. Cameras and sensors are essential for navigation and learning, which means granting continuous access to intimate domestic spaces. While companies promise strict privacy protections, ownership still requires a high degree of trust.

Despite polished marketing, it’s not clear to know how well domestic robots will fare in real life situations. If initial reviews are anything to go by, today’s domestic robots still remain imperfect.

Many tasks showcased in promotional videos still require human supervision or remote assistance. In some cases, functions are partially operated by technicians guiding the robot from afar, especially in complex or unfamiliar environments. True independence – where a robot can reliably manage an entire household without intervention – remains a work in progress.

They also move slowly, and deliberately so. Safety is prioritized over speed, which means tasks like folding laundry, stacking dishes or carrying objects often take far longer than a human would need. But over the next decade, it can be assumed that autonomy will improve. Future models are likely to be quieter, faster, smaller, and far more intuitive. Eventually, they may even become as unremarkable as a dishwasher or security system.

Could Trancoso be Brazil’s most underrated seaside destination? 

Although initially developed by the Portuguese, who first set foot here in 1500, the Brazilian fishing town of Trancoso remained virtually undiscovered until a small group of Paulistano hippies came upon it in the 1970s and happily settled in. Although the installation of new roads and the arrival of electricity a decade later increased accessibility, the vibe was set: Trancoso remains a sleepy, bohemian beach destination.

Today, Trancoso, which is part of the ‘Discovery Coast,’ a trail of towns in southern Bahia, can be reached via a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Porto Seguro’s airport or a direct flight to Aeroporto Terravista, a private airport. Popularity is on the rise (thanks in no small part to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper’s pared-back beach house, Casa Anderson, which can be rented out), but according to locals the quietest period is between March and June.

The town’s heart is Quadrado, a central square anchored by a small white church called São João Batista, built during the 17th century. A makeshift soccer pitch sits in front of the church, lined by Trancoso’s signature colorful low-level houses. The entire square is now recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Occupying 15 of those houses is Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa. This was one of Trancoso’s first upscale hotels, opened in 2009 by Dutchman (and former Diesel creative director) Wilbert Das, in collaboration with local artists. Suites are spread across the cluster of houses (some of which date back to the village’s founding). Guests have access to the beach and to a spa that utilizes healing principles inspired by the local Pataxó people.

Divide your time in Trancoso between Uxua and a stay at Pousada Tutabel, whose 16 suites and one villa all overlook Itapororoca Beach. Breakfast here is served anytime, anywhere. And by breakfast, Brazilians mean fresh bread, tropical fruits, açaí, pão de queijo (cheese balls), and local coffee. There’s a spa and a gym at Tutabel but you can do that anywhere – don’t miss ceramic workshops with local artisans or whale and bird watching.

Adjacent to the hotel, there’s Tutabar, a lively restaurant on the sand where guests are served under charming tents. Like any local spot, the menu offers Bahia’s typical culinary tradition, a marriage of African, indigenous, and Portuguese culinary styles, featuring seafood, yucca, beans, olive and dendê oils, hot spices, and dishes such as moqueca, bobó de camarão, vatapá, and acarajé.

Also visit Fazenda Jacaré, a rustic restaurant located on a sustainable milk farm (Jacaré has another spot in Quadrado), and O Cacau, led by chef Dora Miranda, who moved to Trancoso in the 1990s and swiftly became one of the highlights of the gastronomic scene. Local nightlife is punctuated by the string lights suspended throughout town. True to its carefree, artsy character, Trancoso’s parties run late and involve plenty of caipirinhas.

The town is also famous for its artisanal craft heritage, most notably its basketry, which has been upheld by the quilombola community, who make hats, mats, and home decor from palm fiber. Galleries and boutiques are dotted across Quadrado’s houses – stop in at Divinos Trancoso, run by local designer Marie Stella.

From record-breaking flagships to next-generation green technology, the upcoming superyachts to have on your radar. 

Shipyards are pushing boundaries not only in length and volume, but in sustainability, spatial design, and experiential innovation. From next-generation propulsion systems to wellness-led interiors and hybrid exploration capabilities, the industry’s evolving toolkit is reshaping what life at sea can look – and feel – like.

The year 2026 marks a particularly pivotal moment. A series of landmark launches – including the much-anticipated explorer yacht REV Ocean – signals a turning point for large-yacht construction and ambition. Against this backdrop, the latest wave of superyacht news offers a glimpse into where the industry is heading next. Below, we explore the most anticipated launches set to define this year and the next chapter of life at sea.

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REV Ocean (expected 2026)

Still one of the most talked-about future superyachts on the horizon, REV Ocean will be the largest yacht ever built at nearly 195 meters, blending scientific research facilities with superyacht-style luxury. Designed by Espen Øino and H2 Yacht Design, the vessel, which is currently being manufactured in Norway, carries labs and expedition platforms alongside high-end guest spaces – a unique platform for conservation-minded owners and private expeditions.

Project Cosmos (expected 2026)

A standout for technology and design, Project Cosmos positions itself not just as a luxury vessel but a forward-looking statement. Built by Lürssen with lines by Marc Newson, this 114.2-metre yacht will be among the first to incorporate methanol fuel-cell propulsion, enabling quieter, more environmentally considerate cruising.

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Project Incógnita (expected 2026)

Spain’s Freire shipyard is completing Project Incógnita, a 107-meter superyacht with an understated profile and six decks of space. Although details remain tightly held, this is shaping up to be one of the most compelling new entries from a builder increasingly recognized for bespoke, elite vessels.

Project Tanzanite (expected 2026)

Amels’ 120-meter Project Tanzanite, also known a Amels Full Custom, will set a new benchmark as the largest Dutch-built motor yacht in history. With a sculptural multi-deck silhouette by Espen Øino and refined interiors by Zuretti Design, Tanzanite promises scale and style in equal measure – from beach club decks to panoramic lounges.

Feadship Project 1014 (expected 2026)

From one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious yards comes Project 1014, an anticipated 101.2-meter Feadship build that has just entered its outfitting phase. The yacht’s flowing exterior lines and generous volume point to a vessel designed for both performance and gracious living at sea.

Hull 597 (expected 2026)

Set to become The Italian Sea Group’s flagship, Hull 597 will measure around 100 meters and showcase British-designed luxury by Winch Design – from a certified helipad to extensive spa and pool spaces. Its diesel-electric propulsion is part of a broader trend toward greater onboard efficiency, marking a first for Italy’s largest superyacht build to date.

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The New Jersey–born adviser to a list of Hollywood names talks properly inspecting works, and more. The New Jersey–born adviser to a list of Hollywood names talks properly inspecting works, and more.

Astrotourism is surging, and this exclusive summer stay gives elite travelers a front-row seat to view the totality—wrapped in serious luxury. Astrotourism is surging, and this exclusive summer stay gives elite travelers a front-row seat to view the totality—wrapped in serious luxury.

The watchmaker just opened its next chapter in its mission to redefine the horological experience. The watchmaker just opened its next chapter in its mission to redefine the horological experience.