Discover this year’s most innovative new tech and gear, selected by the editors at Robb Report Monaco & Côte d’Azur.
BEST WATER-SPORTS TOY: AWAKE RÄVIK ULTIMATE
This summer, the new RÄVIK Ultimate from electric surfboard leader Awake is set to become the must-have board for superyachts and Riviera day trips alike. More than just a high-end toy, this cutting-edge jetboard delivers an unmatched fusion of power, precision and style—perfect for adrenaline seekers on the water. The Ultimate pushes performance further with a top speed nearing 60 km/h and razor-sharp responsiveness, ideal for carving or slicing through open swells.
Crafted from lightweight carbon fibre, the board is 22 per cent lighter than previous models. The new XR 4 battery, repositioned for optimal balance, improves handling and stability at every speed. Featuring a sleek black carbon finish and race-ready performance, the RÄVIK Ultimate (priced at ¤14,900 excluding VAT) lives up to its name as an unsurpassed electric surfboard for your yacht.
BEST FITNESS EQUIPMENT: TECHNOGYM CHECKUP
As wellness becomes a cornerstone of modern luxury living, Technogym introduces the Technogym Checkup—an advanced, AI-powered solution that brings professional-grade assessment into the home. Blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design, it offers a comprehensive evaluation of physical and cognitive wellbeing. Central to this innovation is the Wellness Age—a patented metric that translates complex data into a single, intuitive figure. By comparing it with your real age, it delivers powerful insights into your overall condition and areas for improvement.
Fully integrated within the Technogym Ecosystem, the Checkup connects seamlessly with the Technogym App and equipment. The intelligent Technogym Coach then crafts hyper-personalised training programmes that evolve with your progress, ensuring lasting engagement and measurable results. From body composition analysis via Bioelectrical Impedance to advanced 3D motion tracking powered by Intel RealSense, every element of the Technogym Checkup— available in two tailored versions—is engineered for precision, ease and elegance. Results are presented on a vivid 27” HD display, offering intuitive, at-a-glance insights. In a world where health is the expression of wealth, the Technogym Checkup stands as the ultimate investment in your personal wellness capital.
BEST MOTORSPORTS TOY: PRODRIVE RACING SIMULATOR
With the Monaco Grand Prix still fresh in everyone’s minds, Prodrive’s updated Racing Simulator arrives at the ideal moment for motorsport aficionados looking to bring race-day exhilaration into their own homes. Conceived by former F1 team principal David Richards and styled by renowned designer Ian Callum, the simulator fuses innovative engineering with fine craftsmanship. Drawing on Prodrive’s four decades of racing heritage, it offers users an immersive experience with an enhanced level of personalisation.
Steam-formed beech from superyacht specialist Pendennis evokes nautical elegance, while Connolly leather and custom detailing by Vaughtons bring the sophistication of classic British motoring. A floating carbon fibre monocoque encases a 49” curved screen and race-spec components, delivering a thrilling cockpit experience—further elevated by Bang & Olufsen’s signature audio. Whether sharpening your driving skills or indulging in high-octane family entertainment, this is the ultimate toy for the motorheads.
BEST SOUND SYSTEM: L-ACOUSTICS HYRISS
HYRISS is the latest innovation from luxury French manufacturer L-Acoustics, renowned for its concert-quality speakers designed for the home. This state-of-the-art audio system offers multiple acoustic configurations, allowing any space to effortlessly transform to suit a wide range of activities and desired atmospheres.
With a simple touch, a room can shift from a serene yoga studio to an immersive cinema or an intimate concert venue, delivering complete acoustic freedom. HYRISS creates an enveloping sound experience where every note and instrument is precisely placed, making the listener feel fully immersed in the music.
Expertly integrated into the architecture by specialist installers, HYRISS systems are discreetly hidden within walls, preserving the room’s aesthetic integrity while adding a powerful sensory dimension. By abandoning traditional audio design principles, HYRISS redefines how sound interacts with space, offering a truly immersive experience. More than just an at-home speaker system, HYRISS elevates the acoustic quality of any interior, making it the ultimate fusion of luxury design and advanced audio technology.
