How Virtual Blue Is Turning AI Hype Into Hard Business Results
For all the noise around AI, a lot of businesses still operate with the same old friction. Invoices arrive in different formats. Referral forms turn up incomplete. Orders sit in inboxes. Staff spend hours moving […]
Predator Fans Should Watch War Machine
The weather’s crap, you’ve just lit a fire and you’re looking for some dumbish yet action-filled entertainment to while away the evening on Netflix? Boy, have I got a recommendation for you! Especially if you […]
Seeby Woodhouse and the Next Inflection Point
For years, Seeby Woodhouse has had the luxury that many founders spend their whole lives vision-boarding. A clean exit. He had money and success. He could step back. He could operate as an owner, shareholder, […]
Time Pieces
A Godly Machine
Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling has released a new limited edition timepiece in collaboration with Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina. The Top Time Deus chronograph builds upon the quirkiness of its predecessor, the Top […]
The TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer Carbon Edition: A Timeless Tribute to Niki Lauda’s Racing Legacy
TAG Heuer has crafted a reputation over the years of producing high-quality timepieces that have become iconic symbols of innovation and excellence in the world of watchmaking connected to excellence in other realms. A stunning […]
Astronomical Creativity
While the horological world might celebrate heritage, subtlety, tradition and craftsmanship, one of the world’s most renowned watchmakers takes the very best of traditional watchmaking and runs it through the sort of creative acid trip […]
M2 AI Summit
The Future of Work
AI expert, Tim Warren, focused his keynote on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, executive management, and technology, […]
3 Years of AI Madness and What It Means for Business
Dr Peter Catt, Director of Quantum & AI, Virtual Blue Peter spearheads the integration of advanced AI, machine learning, and automation into business strategies and solutions. Holding a doctorate in applied computing, he brings deep expertise […]
AI & Cybersecurity – What You Need to Know
Simon Jordon, cybersecurity consultant at Resilient IT, gave the audience a mild panic attack with his talk on how AI is accelerating both the sophistication and scale of cyber threats. He described a shift in […]
Sheer Driving Pleasure
Wheels News
BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo Five meets seven when creating the BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo. Take the front from a 7-series and combine it with the tail end of the 5-series. Add in some […]
Unleashing the New BMW X7
The BMW X7 has arrived at Auckland City BMW and East Auckland BMW, and it is the latest and most imposing addition to BMW’s lineup. But it’s not just big on being big, it’s also […]
BMW X7 on a road trip: Big is Beautiful
The first impression of the BMW X7 is its size. It is not small, in or out. It’s a genuine seven-seater with a robust physical presence. The second thing you notice is the comfort, the […]
Cars
Hands On With The Tesla Model Three as it Comes to NZ
Tesla is well…. Tesla. Different. And now that Tesla is just a little bit better. I had the privilege of attending the launch of the updated Model three. Model three is the mass market car, […]
2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone edition: Driven!
Toyota has launched the Hakone edition of their sports car, the GR86 using the 86 GT as the base car. You probably know that GR is short for Gazoo Racing, and is the indication of […]
Ferrari F1’s oldest team
I had the honour of joining Ferrari for two events at Casa Ferrari at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix. Situated on the main straight – the view was stunning, as was the hospitality. Thursday […]
Fashion
Dior Are Getting into the Spirit of Sportswear
Gardening, hiking, fishing: whether formal or informal, the looks of the Dior Summer 2023 men’s collection combine elegance and levity in the spirit of sportswear to celebrate nature. Inspired by outdoor activities, rucksacks, belt bags […]
Fernando Alonso Accelerates As The New BOSS Ambassador
An icon on the track, Fernando Alonso is about to become an icon on the red carpet as well as he’s officially partnered up with BOSS, who’s going to be suiting him up at all […]
Outside Edge
Ermenegildo Zegna might be a luxury fashion brand that is renowned for its finely crafted suits and other clothing items. However, in its hometown of Trivero, Italy, the company is also known for its environmental […]
VIP
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Elevate Your Cruise Game
When it comes to cruising, the word “luxury” might bring to mind plush accommodations and exotic locales, but few do it quite like Oceania Cruises, partnered seamlessly with the travel-savvy wizards at YOU Travel & […]
New Single Malts And Tequila are Incoming
The World’s Oldest Single Malt Coming Soon Gordon & MacPhail has announced their plans to release the world’s oldest single malt scotch whisky. Cask number 336, a handsome American oak sherry cask was started back […]
The McLaren W1, It’s The One
The pinnacle of automotive performance is an ever moving target and with McLaren’s racing heritage, the challenge is fundamental to the brand. Following the legendary F1 and the paradigm-shifting hybrid P1, the company faced the […]
Drink
Clase Azul: International Success, Local Impact
The premium tequila category has had a meteoric rise over the years, but the epitome of the craftsmanship and the unique origin qualities of good tequila is owned by Clase Azul; a relative newcomer to […]
A Whisky Specifically Designed for A Night On Earth
Hopefully over this christmas and New Years you found a chance to hang out and have good times with friends and loved ones. To celebrate these times The Macallan have crafted a unique single malt […]
Shaking the Can for a Martini
If you’ve ever had a cocktail from Batched Premium Cocktails before then you already know these guys have a pretty great range of curated small batch cocktails made with premium ingredients. Usually contained within 725ml […]
Success
Empathy In A Bottle
Stepping into the tiny nook of High Street’s Unity Books Auckland in early October this year, I was greeted with one of my favourite smells in the world. Books. Stacks of them. Glorious, beautiful, stunning […]
What to Expect From Early Retirement
I’m sorry to say that early retirement will cause you to have feelings. A lot of them. Many of the feelings are good—freedom, joy, contentment, gratitude, excitement—but you don’t need help navigating those. Let’s talk […]
Life After Retiring Early
The question came from my friend Sam, who’s just quit his job. Together, Sam and I co-founded two businesses. The first, a user research consultancy, was sold to PwC in 2014. The second, a SaaS […]
Man Made
Classic Style Modern Tech
Photography by Jake Hoare The R12 is the latest iteration in BMW Motorrad’s retro lineup, replacing the popular R nineT. It offers a blend of classic styling and modern technology, to satisfy both nostalgic riders […]
We’re Drifting Lamborghinis on a Frozen Lake in Mongolia
Turns out the best way to understand a supercar’s four-wheel drive system is to point it at a frozen lake in Inner Mongolia and see what happens. While most of us were going to work […]
Lazzarini’s Latest Flying Yacht
To understand the general premise of transportation, it is universally acknowledged that cars drive on land, boats sail on the sea, and planes fly in the sky. In true Lazzarini-style, the Italy-based design studio are […]
Innovation
Eye for Nature – Siena International Photo Awards 2019
Photographers, both pro and amateur, from 156 countries around the world have come together to share their best work at the 2019 Siena International Photo Awards. With over 48,000 images to sort through, judges have […]
Jason Tikao, Drive Host on Coast, Talks Bucket Lists
Occupation: Drive Host on Coast Age: 42 What are the top three things on your bucket list? Watching Liverpool play live at Anfield at the Kop end. Taking my wife to New York and experiencing that incredible […]
Take A Look Inside Frank Sinatra’s House That’s For Sale
During his lifetime, Frank Sinatra owned six homes spotted mostly around California and New Jersey. All were decked with the latest in state-of-the-art sound systems and mid-century modern architecture. While you can book stays at […]
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