Gallery: Wish You Were Here: The WIRED Store 2014 Opening Party
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WIRED kicks off its 10th annual WIRED Store, celebrating the best gear, gadgets, and gifts of the year in NYC’s Meatpacking District.
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The Love Hultén R-Kaid-R is an exclusive toy in solid wood for the dedicated gamer – a link between the present and the past. R-Kaid-R lets you enjoy classic games such as Pac-Man and Asteroids in first class.
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The Hood Internet performs at the WIRED Store opening in NYC.
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Zara Terez Candy Crush chevron leggings.
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New York Giant Rashad Jennings tests out Ring, a wearable cloud control device: You put it on your finger and make a gesture to control almost anything, including home appliances.
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The Milkman Sound Creamer: This 20W vacuum tube guitar amplifier is made in San Francisco with the highest-quality components available.
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Photo booth at the WIRED Store opening.
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A look inside the BMWi 3.
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Guests at the WIRED Store opening in NYC.
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