Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

S IMPLY WONDERFUL W e’re living in an age of innovation, where the world’s greatest scientists, engineers, technicians, artists and creatives are joining forces to create products we can only describe as Simply Wonderful. Innovation is the creation of better or more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that are readily available to markets, governments, and society. Whereas invention is the creation of a brand new idea or method, innovation often refers to refinements or adjustments, which may take place in quick and endless succession of each other. The work of a skilful innovator can have the same impact – or greater – as that of a brand new invention. Innovation comes from the Latin innovare, “to change”. As such, it differs from improvement, in that it refers to the notion of doing something another way, rather than doing the same thing better. And when innovation coincides with opulence, luxury and high-end lifestyle, that’s when we get interested – and make sure we tell you about it! Here, A&J take a look at all things wonderful: luxury furniture, smartphones, media players, quirky gadgets, and other amazing lifestyle accessories. 2 7 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I