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HOW THE BEST ARE SUCCEEDING
AI Self-Defence
Closing the day, AI safety specialist Emma Humphrey settled things down after a room full of speakers had urged everyone to race ahead. She explained, with receipts, why you also need to know where the […]
25 Years at Le Mans
Rolex has been the Exclusive Major Partner and Official Timepiece of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 25 years. It is the world’s oldest and most prestigious endurance race, putting drivers and machines through […]
Prada Is Going To Space
In space, nobody can hear you rizz. Prada’s designs are out of this world. Not only is it a luxury fashion house on Earth, but in space it is providing the critical service of keeping […]
Time Pieces
Watches and Wonders 2024: Parmigiani Fleurier
TORIC CHRONOGRAPH RATTRAPANTE ROSE GOLD Parmigiani Fleurier brought the Men’s dress watch back in elegant style with their new range of Toric references. Under the guidance of Guido Terreni you have the very epitome of […]
The Magical Journey of F.P.Journe
While a couple of decades in watchmaking years is very, very young, F.P.Journe has wasted no time in cementing its position as one of the world’s finest watch brands through the wrangling of special materials, […]
Tudor: A Time For Speed
One of the world’s most exciting collaborations in watchmaking and yacht racing has set sail, courtesy of TUDOR and Alinghi Red Bull Racing. The outcome is a blend of precision, artistry, and adrenaline in the […]
M2 AI Summit
Unlocking New Zealand’s Future: Insights from New Zealand AI Adoption
Mission Ready boss Diana Sharma followed Nick Petrie with a simple, slightly inconvenient argument: AI adoption is a people problem, not a tech one. Diana Sharma started with a recent story. A few weeks earlier, […]
Humans & AI, The Future Of An Augmented Workforce
Leighton Roberts, the co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies, took the stage at the M2 AI Summit with a mix of humility and humour, a style befitting a man whose mission is to democratise financial opportunities […]
What We Did to Grow Productivity With AI
John-Daniel Trask, CEO, Autohive & Raygun CEO and founder of Autohive and the co-founder and CEO of Raygun, a global application monitoring company serving customers in over 120 countries including Domino’s, HBO, and Virgin Atlantic. […]
Cars
Twelve Cylinders, Real Gold, No Apologies: The Maybach V12 Edition
While the rest of the car industry is busy trying to convince you that a luxury experience is best delivered by a whisper, an app, and the gentle hum of something that sounds like an […]
All Electric, All Porsche: Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
Photography By Nabulen Ignacio There’s something extraordinary about this Taycan 4s Cross Turismo. It feels like a Porsche. It’s all electric, yet you barely think about it. Power delivery is like a smooth sports petrol […]
Aston Martin Returns To F1 In Style
The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition is a new high-performance version of the popular Vantage sports car that has been produced as a celebration of the company’s return to Formula 1 after more than 60 […]
Fashion
Cool It Down
Moncler, the luxury Italian outerwear and lifestyle brand, has recently unveiled its technical skiwear collection for the fall/winter season of 2022. Dubbed as Moncler Grenoble, the line is engineered for peak performance on the slopes […]
Zegna’s Oasis of Cool
All Mads Mikkelsen needs to do these days is get dressed in a layered black suit and smoke a cigarette while walking to a Zegna show in Milan and he’s in the news. Sure, he […]
The Speedcat is Back
25 years ago PUMA introduced the Speedcat, a piece of footwear styled after the fireproof Formula 1 shoes their drivers wear. This iconically sleek and simple look has now entirely transcended the Monaco racetrack in […]
Drink
Go Alcohol Free with Free AF
There’s a lot of booze on the following pages so let’s start things off on an alcohol free note. The team at Free AF are back at it again with a cocktail in a can, […]
Auckland Whisky Enthusiasts Shouldn’t Miss The Macallan Harmony II Experience
The Macallan are bringing their latest creation to New Zealand shores, but before they do, they’re offering limited spots in an exclusive experience for those wanting to try it for themselves before it hits Kiwi […]
The Black Art Of 92
The Bruichladdich Black Art Edition 09.1 is the most recent addition to the renowned Black Art series from the Islay distillery. And is a testament to the masterful blending skills of Head Distiller Adam Hannett, […]
Success
Silky Insights Concrete Action
Chris Matthews wears: Emil Navy Long Sleeve Knitted Polo $299 (KPMI004) Dougie Chocolate Chino $199 (PCW005) From Working Style AI mania has swept its way through every sector and has quickly become one of the […]
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 […]
Quantum Leap
As Chair and Director at Virtual Blue, Dr. Peter Catt is not just talking about the future, he’s building it. With a doctorate in applied computing, a private pilot’s licence, and a curiosity that spans […]
Man Made
All Aboard the World’s Best Luxury Journey
Few inventions have shaped our settlement of the world as we know it quite like the train. And while there are other ways to get around, there is not quite anything that replaces the romance, […]
How to Get Started Racing With the OK Cup
Fast cars and race cars are everywhere, yet motorsport can seem remote – even elite to enter. Thankfully it doesn’t have to be that way. The OK Cup in New Zealand is a highly accessible […]
A New Cool: The Savic Electric Motorcycle
I arrive at the Savic West Melbourne facility with a full suitcase. Usually I travel with carry on only, yet my leathers and boots demand space. Savic (pronounced Savich) has built a striking ‘Chrome and […]
Innovation
Building a Transpacific Bridge with New Ground
Steven Fernandez, the newly appointed creative director at US marketing consultancy New Ground, is not your typical entrepreneur. Splitting his time between New York and Los Angeles, Steven has built a career on the power of […]
7 Startups & Trends To Watch Out For
What better time to look toward the future than right now. We’ve been combing through the options and found startups that have the potential to change the way we do things in the future, as […]
Laptops with Extendable Screens & Other Tech You Didn’t Know You Needed
This Laptop Is Too Tall We’re truly in the age of “how do we make screens bigger without making the rest of the thing bigger. That usually amounts to foldables, but scrollable are also making […]
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