Have you got a couple $100 million spare change handy? Perhaps you’re an aspiring Bond villain? Or maybe you’ve been implicated in the Panama Papers? Well, you’re in luck – Netherlands-based yacht design company Sinot’s latest concept design, Nature is a vessel ripped straight out of a Putin daydream. It’s called Nature for a reason; […]
23 years ago, Jeff Goldblum famously uttered, “Life, uh…finds a way”. The Jurassic Park franchise has also found a way, with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the second installment in the Jurassic World series slated for a June 21st release. Chris Pratt (of Guardians of Galaxy fame) reprises his role as Owen Grady, a Navy veteran […]
3D printed houses to shelter the homeless Do the right thing” is Google’s current company motto and it speaks to a duty that many in the tech world feel – innovation coupled with ethics. Housing charity New Story and construction tech firm ICON have taken this sane ethos to heart and teamed up to create […]
Horror is going through a renaissance of sorts. Get Out, It, and A Quiet Place have all left horror buffs more than satisfied, and Hereditary is set to follow in their footsteps. The film follows the aftermath of a matriarch’s death, and her spirit begins to haunt the family she left behind, showing a particular […]
The Sicario series follows the very real and very tumultuous “War on Drugs” between the U.S. government and Mexican drug cartels. Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin star in the hotly anticipated Sicario 2: Soldado, where the daughter of a drug lord is kidnapped as part of a false flag operation that eventually goes wrong. […]
There’s something about the Ocean movies that just oozes “cool”. Ocean’s 8 carries on the spirit of the previous Ocean’s films with an all-female spin-off with names like Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway leading the charge. Steven Soderbergh (who directed the previous Ocean’s films), oversees the film’s production to help retain that suave, […]
Humans are hardwired to categorise, and fair enough – we use it to understand and simplify the barrage of information around us. The problem with that is when we get overly finicky with the minutiae of what is and isn’t hip-hop or when we nitpick the different subsets of an “artist”, that’s the moment we […]
The race to monopolize a niche is something you’ll consistently see in business, and right now, the race to become the first to offer flying taxis has seen names like NASA, Uber, Airbus and Boeing enter the foray in the hopes to get passengers in the sky first. One name that has been working hard […]
Google Chromecast is the latest way to make your non-Smart TV into a Smart TV. Just plug the Chromecast into the back of your television via the HDMI port on the rear of the machine. Simply connect the Chromecast with the compatible app and tap the ‘Cast’ button to change your old box into a […]
Voted the number one vacuum cleaner in the United States, the iRobot Roomba can vacuum the entirety of a house all by itself in mere minutes. Cleaning up at home is most definitely a chore if ever there was one. But now it just got a hell of a lot easier. Complete with a three-stage […]
Fancy travelling in style? Well, now you very much can with this new baggage companion, newly released into the market. It combines the practicality of a normal luggage-holder and the latest advancements in molding technology. The upright, smooth composure of this bag is matched with the superrecessed wheels and haul handles that hide hidden ID […]
Don’t you just want to shut out the noisy world sometimes? Just popping on a pair of headphones seems like the only escape. Introducing the greatest innovation of noise-cancelling headphones on the market to date. Bowers & Wilkins has always been the top of the range when it comes to head pieces you can listen […]
Power Chargers are becoming more and more popular as the need of having your phone fully ready and with you at all times are on the rise. The high capacity of a power bank is a definite must for anybody with an electrical device. They work best on road trips and holidays away and offer […]
The updated version of the top-level DSLR-shaped APS-C camera is now amongst us. Whether you’re snowboarding down a mountain or cycling through some rugged terrain, the photographer needs a good, reliable tool…and that is where the Fujifilm X-T2 comes in. It’s a compact, mirrorless camera that boasts a 24 megapixel photo and 4K HD video […]
A new age of droning has begun. Thanks to DJI’s latest Mavic drone, it feels like the sky’s now the limit! A powerful, little device, the Mavic drone is fantastic for consumers as it’s affordable, and compatible to any novices. A three-directional environment sensing provides this designer device with technology on all the other electronic […]
Vitamins. We all know that they’re good for us, but they can be tricky to wrap your head around. Vitamin A? Vitamin B-what? Oh, so there’s eight B-Vitamins? Why aren’t they all in sequential order? Vitamins are essential in helping your body run at optimal performance, but balancing the exact combination of vitamins unique to […]
English singer/songwriter James Bay is back with a new haircut, sound and album. Electric Light is set to drop on May 18 and it’s steering away from the acoustic sound he established on his previous record. Bay has ditched the guitar in favor of a more atmospheric sound featuring electronic beats. Drawing inspirations from artists […]
Sitting in traffic in a state of gridlock is a painful experience. Moving inch-by-inch as talking heads on the radio yabber on while drivers attempt to cheekily cut across lanes, the frustration of being stuck between point A and point B is excruciating. Increasing traffic congestion is a legitimate problem facing major cities around the […]
While the world still has hotspots of (relatively) untouched island getaways, the environmental effects of tourism are slowly adding blemishes to the sheen of these immaculate islands.The SoelCat 12 could be a solution. Ahh, the island paradise. With its turquoise waters, sand the texture of talcum powder and warm, temperate climate, who wouldn’t want to […]
There’s something quite awe-inspiring about stargazing. Looking deep into the speckled abyss of the cosmos is a humbling sensation felt by all since the dawn of humankind. Stargazers both serious and amateur will be left, well, starstruck by the Gemma Observatory – a slick, custom built observatory in that can rotate to give different views […]
With May the 4th being Star Wars Day, what better month than to preview the new Star Wars Movie! Check out Solo – A Star Wars Story, as well as a bunch of other upcoming flicks for the month of May Solo – A Star Wars Story It’s been 41 years since the first Star […]
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is back…balder, buffer and more badass than ever. In the hotly anticipated new action movie, Rampage (based loosely on a video game), Johnson plays a primatologist who teams up with George, a giant albino gorilla, in order to stop an invasion of monsters. Expect a giant wolf and crocodile too. Sounds […]
Knowing when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em and when to walk away may be catchy lyrics popularised by Kenny Rogers, but they’re also key tenets that a poker player must abide by if they want to be truly successful. Joe Hachem is a professional poker player from Australia with career earnings exceeding $12.2 […]
The power of a brand is something that shouldn’t be underestimated. When you think of burgers, you think of McDonald’s. When you think of soft drinks, you think Coca-Cola. And when it comes to denim, Levi’s stands head and shoulders above everybody else. Founded in 1853 by German immigrant Levi Strauss, Levi’s has its roots in practicality, […]
When it comes to street wear, the best looks draw influence from a variety of styles but know how to balance it all in aesthetic harmony. New and exclusive to Farmers, Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones has just arrived on our shores in time for Autumn. Taking style design inspiration from a Danish brand […]
When it comes to sneakers, the approach is almost always from a streetwear perspective. Jordans, Yeezys and LeBrons are all very flashy kicks, and while the gamut of styles in street sneakers is colourful and vast, it can be a task to put together a fit when your shoes are seen as the “centrepiece”. Deuce has a range […]
The great thing about the change of seasons from Summer to Autumn is the number of options that the colder months provide. The jandals and espadrilles you’ll see kicking about in the sand, turn into Chelsea Boots and Derby shoes that wade through the crinkled leaves of fall. Palette-wise you’ll notice a change of bright […]
It sits there in the heart of Auckland’s Titirangi. A corrugated beating heart surrounded by native bush with the warbling sing-song of tui and kereru as the soundtrack. While you might think the seclusion of West Auckland’s native bush would mask the design mastery of Red House, it employs the opposite effect, so much so, […]
Do you exhibit the following symptoms: frequent phone checking? Notification withdrawals? Extended timeline scrolling? Excessive in-app purchases? Sore thumb joints? If you answered yes to one or more of the above, then perhaps you have a phone addiction. Without being facetious, the smartphone has undoubtedly revolutionised and streamlined our day-to-day processes. Internet banking, booking movie […]
Rampage Billed as ‘Big Meets Bigger’, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson plays a primatologist who befriends a giant silverback gorilla. After a genetic experiment goes wrong (good one, humanity), the gorilla goes ape. Not only that, several species of altered animals begin to run amok across America, and it’s up to the The Rock to restore […]
Kindle, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Prime, Amazon Go, Alexa… Amazon is ever the innovator, and that’s not even considering the behemoth that is its online shopping platform. And, with CEO Jeff Bezos firmly set as the richest person on the planet, with a net worth of US$120.5 billion, Amazon has decided to celebrate its success […]
A couple of years back I took a paper called “Celebrity Cultures” as part of my Post-Grad. In between the discussions around topics such as the role of paparazzi, fandom, and the power of endorsement, “Persona” was a recurring key concept. Meaning “Mask” in Latin, the persona is essentially a socially constructed image that others […]
On Monday 26th of March 2018 while the April issue of M2 was being printed we learned of a tragedy involving one of our feature profiles, Volvo Ocean Race sailor, John Fisher. His team, Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag reported that John had been lost overboard in gale force conditions whilst the team was racing through the […]
New Zealand boasts a rich history of names in the realm of motorsport – Chris Amon, Bruce McLaren, Possom Bourne, Greg Murphy, Scott Dixon and Mitch Evans are just a selection of names in the NZ motorsport pantheon. While Kiwi drivers have had success across a variety of motorsport competitions and rulesets, there is one […]
Get your new season look on point and discover the latest trends. Hit the ground running as we head into the new season of fashion. We are saying goodbye to summer and welcoming the autumn/winter fashion season. Prada continues its association with Baby Driver star, Ansel Elgort through into 2018 with his appearance at the 2018 Golden […]
Don’t let camo prints slip under your radar this month. From bright brush strokes to sombre, abstract renditions, integrate camouflage into your wardrobe to stand out rather than blend in. Life In Colour: The colder weather doesn’t necessarily mean a lacklustre monochromatic palette. Inject some khaki into your life for a subtle yet unexpected pop […]
My first sparring session (or ‘roll’, as its known colloquially) was an education into how vulnerable we are. It’s comparable to being thrown into a pool without knowing how to swim, or trying to control a boa constrictor. I remember being absolutely manhandled. Using pressure and techniques completely foreign to me, I was dissected in […]
Age: 26 Occupation: Production Coordinator at NZME What’s your morning routine? Wake up and hit the shower before my partner can. Jump out, whip on some clothes and make some breakfast and then off to work. Fast and furious. What are the top three things on your bucket list? 1. Buy a house in Auckland (like […]
A good soundtrack can prove to be the missing ingredient that can enhance an experience. You’ve got the BBQ fired up, the steaks sizzling, brews in hand while the cooing of the Backstreet Boys Foo Fighters rallies the party together. Or maybe you’ve opted for a candlelit dinner for two and have Sade playing softly […]
Sometimes stunning things happen when the best of both worlds combine. Peanut butter and jam. Cheese and wine. Printer and speaker. Ahh, the pleasures of 21st‑century living. The HP AMP 120 combines the functionality of printer and speaker into a streamlined hybrid that delivers. You can easily print photos directly from your camera roll, […]
It seems like whenever you use the word “Italian” as a prefix, any word that follows immediately becomes better. Be it Italian food, Italian fashion or Italian cars, there’s a unique attention to detail and a “love of their craft” that Italians are renowned for. They say two heads are better than one, and Italian fashion […]
Style is more than what you wear, it’s also what you use. Montblanc’s latest range of leather accessories, Montblanc Extreme, is a masterfully handcrafted leather collection with an emphasis on travel. Keeping your essentials together when you’re on-the-go is imperative, so while you’re at it, why not add a dash of class? Montblanc Extreme Wallet […]
Denim is eternal, but not only that, it’s ubiquitous. You won’t find a person above wearing a pair of jeans. It’s a textile that carries character, from its working-class roots to its relationship with rock music and even now, its use in high fashion. Neuw Denim is a Brussels based brand with a strong Australian […]
For plenty of us gents, facial hair can be a gift and a curse. Yes the propensity to look like Tom Hanks in Castaway or Tom Selleck in Magnum P.I. is great, but the upkeep that comes with facial hair can be a handful. The Remington WETech Capture Pro Shaver is specially engineered to give you […]
I’ll be among the first to sing the praises of the Dr. Martens brand. Docs are one of the only instances wear accumulated damage and wear-and-tear actually adds to the appeal of the shoe but I’m not saying go out there and scuff a brand new pair – let that happen naturally over time. Heavy […]
The sneaker world is filled with beautifully slick nuances, detailing and room for expression – probably why the “sneakerhead” following is so massive. Knit in the sneaker-sphere has great crossover appeal for both fitness fanatics looking for something functional, but also in casual wear where knit provides a different dimension of texture and detailing. The […]
Whether you lived a previous life as a skater carving dried up swimming pools during the 80s, donned plaid and distressed denim while listening to Alice in Chains, or maybe you’re just after a really good fitting pair of sneakers that look slick with your jeans – Vans work because they’re an iconic name that […]
It’s date night. You have your best suit on, perfectly tailored and fitting snug like a golfer’s glove. Your wristwatch and cufflinks are colour co-ordinated and working together in harmonious balance. Previous struggles from bad hair-days are now relegated to faint memories in the ether. What’s missing? The scent. You might look the part, but […]
“Suiting up” is an occasion most men relish. Heading to an event or to an important engagement with the right suit just gives you that boost. However, there are far too many instances when someone’s been spotted wearing a tie that’s too wide or where suit shoulders hang like an overbearing mother-in-law. Take Michael Fassbender […]
Grooming is an extremely underrated part of completing “the look”. Sure, you may have carefully organised your outfit for the day covering everything from fit, colour palette and accessories. Being well-groomed, however, that’s a true mark of detail. It’s the difference between looking like you were on the wrong side of a weekend at Burning […]
Auckland’s central city is set for a fashion-forward takeover as 4 Days of Fashion in the City returns for 2018 – it’s seventh year running. Spread across Queen Street, High Street and Britomart precincts, 4 Days of Fashion in the City sees NZ’s best and leading-edge brands taking the spotlight in an interactive and creative […]
It sits there in the heart of Auckland’s Titirangi. A corrugated beating heart surrounded by native bush with the warbling sing-song of Tui and Kereru as the soundtrack. While you might think that the seclusion of West Auckland’s native bush would mask the design mastery of “Red House”, it employs the opposite effect, so much […]
The year was 1996. The Summer Olympics took place in Atlanta, Bill Clinton (pre-Monica) was in charge of the “free world”, and the cringe-inducing wedding playlist staple “Macarena” dominated the charts. It was a different time. It’s been 22 years since the release of Tomb Raider on Playstation, and, to think that in 2018, almost […]
Inner-city buildings can often be categorised as ‘uninspired’ – giant eyesores, often blocky in nature, they tower in an overshadowing manner, a bit like the Lurch from the Addams Family. Chaoyang Park Plaza, designed by MAD Architects, offers thoughtfulness and a clever aesthetic, very different than many buildings dotted around the Beijing CBD. Taking inspiration […]
Water is wet, the sun is hot and supercars are cool. But if there is one major caveat to driving around in a Lamborghini, it’s that parts and repairs will cost you an arm and a leg… and then your other leg too. Not only that, repairs are a cumbersome process. Lamborghini has been collaborating […]
Death Of Stalin In cinemas March 15 Steve Buscemi (Pulp Fiction, Boardwalk Empire) stars in this political satire as Nikita Khrushchev, dealing with the instability of the Soviet Union in the wake of Joseph Stalin’s death. Beautifully shot, and sprinkled with humorous nuances, the film ended up being banned in Russia and several CIS states […]
They say that you eat with your eyes first. Humans are creatures requiring stimulus, and with structured perceptions of what food is. Typically, if we don’t like how food looks, we won’t eat it. ECAL student Erika Marthins is tackling food from a technological perspective, combining movement, noise and light with food to challenge our […]
Having a granite counter top in a kitchen isn’t something that sounds too outlandish. Neither does marble. New York studio Snarkitecture has decided to eschew traditional kitchen trends, taking design cues from nature and topography, with their series of kitchen islands inspired by glaciers, rivers and geysers. The project, entitled Altered State showcases kitchen islands […]
It’s known as “The Sweet Science”. Where mere millimeters mean the difference between slipping a punch or waking up gazing at the bright lights of a stadium ceiling. Where the right amount of torque and placement decides whether or not a punch becomes a knockout blow. Where timing is the difference between a successful counter punch […]
I try my best to avoid cliche, but there’s this famous quote that goes, “if you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life”. While normally I would lump that quote in with gems such as “live, laugh, love” and “keep calm and carry on”, I feel like using […]
Their iconic bright pink Lightpath cycleway on Nelson Street in Auckland’s CBD speaks for itself, but that is just the tip of the iceberg for Monk Mackenzie. Hamish Monk and Dean Mackenzie, the brains and namesake behind the architecture and design studio Monk Mackenzie, pack an impressive breadth of experience on projects that span across […]
A top athlete reaches their zenith by fully immersing themselves into the sport. Countless hours of training, sacrifice, and dedication, all in the pursuit of the title of being ‘the best’. There are numerous sports and disciplines, but every athlete participates in an even more important race – the race against time. The mind might […]
New Zealand’s Young In-House Lawyer of the Year practiced in Europe before becoming General Counsel of the Complectus Group and a principal architect behind numerous transactions more complex than he is at liberty to discuss. Not bad, considering his initial practice area went up in smoke along with the Celtic Tiger. When Patrick Gamble arrived […]
Age: 31 Occupation: Advertising Mad Man by day and men’s fashion blogger somewhere in-between What’s your morning routine? Typically it starts with a shock when the alarm goes off at 6am, then me jumping into my exercise kit and hitting F45 training for a workout. This is followed up with a coffee to kick-start the […]
Age: 24 Occupation: Marketer at Bookabach and Influencer at Clink Clink Drink What’s your morning routine? I wake up, shower, do my hair and take care of my skin, get dressed, get in a good breakfast and a coffee (or two) and then head to work. Sometimes I will work on my own projects for […]
Age: 29 Occupation: Comedian and writer What’s your morning routine? Press snooze three times and then scroll my phone for at least ten minutes before rushing out of bed to get to work . How do you plan to get the most out of 2018? Read less Trump news, read more happy news. What are […]
Mirrorless cameras are beginning to usurp the throne where DSLR’s once sat and if you’re looking for a top of the range mirrorless that’ll sharpen up your video skills (content creators, we’re looking at you), then the Fujifilm X-H1 is well worth a look at. The latest addition to the Fujifilm’s X-Series line, the X-H1 […]
Like the words “synergy” and “ecosystem”, “disrupt” is in the Mount Rushmore of trendy buzzword neologisms. Real tech disruption, however, is indeed that – disruption. Uber disrupted the taxi industry. Netflix didn’t just disrupt places like Video Ezy and Blockbuster, it killed them off like a superior species in the next phase of evolution. Tech […]
Chances are, you have a smartphone. Chances are, that smartphone is an iPhone. And, chances are, you deal with the frustrating issue of the lightning port. Battery sitting at four percent but you still want to listen to your favourite podcast? It’s either a dead phone or listening to talking heads on the radio – […]
Gliding down the tube of a barreling wave is no easy feat. It requires tremendous balance and skill attained by countless of hours getting up and bailing. Capturing the perfect image of a surfer zipping through a barrel or carving up a wave in itself requires tremendous skill too. Commissioned by Samsung for this photo series, […]
She’s an unmistakable icon of the video game world. An archaeologist who thrives on adrenaline-packed adventure. Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft. Tomb Raider hits cinemas March 15th thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures. The fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, Lara Croft embarks on her first expedition to complete her father’s research and to uncover […]
Although they provide fantastic plot templates, video games can be rather hard to translate to the big screen. That’s not to say they can’t be successful: Resident Evil has six installments in the series, and Warcraft netted almost half a billion dollars at the box office. Video game movies have a market, it’s all about […]
Kevin Hart, Hollywood’s leading funny man, is coming to New Zealand for the first time bringing his “Irresponsible Tour”, performing his routine 360º in-the-round – a first for a stand-up comedy tour of this scale. He may be small in stature, but Kevin Hart’s empire continues to grow to gargantuan proportions. The comedian and actor had a […]
A recent Microsoft study found that 72% of New Zealand’s workers expect their workplace to invest in culture development and 76% expect leaders to close the digital skills gap. With the rise and dependency on digital technologies and an increasing influx of millennials in the workforce, workplaces are under increasing pressure to address worker expectations, […]
Bill English has stepped down from his post as leader of the National Party, and while we’ll leave the chatter about who’ll lead the blue team for another piece, we here at M2 are curious in hearing what Bill’s plans are after politics. Life after leaving the political arena can take politicians down many different […]
Be it from when you tripped and fell as a kid, an accidental burn, or if you got your appendix removed, scars can be rather unpleasant and unsightly. And while scars can’t be completely removed at present, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Dermatology have found a way to make fresh wounds heal […]
Be it sprayed on the podium after an F1 race, raised as a toast at a gathering of colleagues and associates, or popped open for a special occasion, champagne is a prerequisite for any celebration. Hailing from a long line of German barons and knights going back to the 12th century, the Mumm family founded […]
Like the Android’s functionality but want the iPhone’s UX and UI? Oppo’s R11s is exactly what you’re after. Dubbed an “iClone”, because well, its interface looks unashamedly similar to Apple’s iOS, Oppo offers an iPhone-esque experience at a lesser cost. Specs Display-wise, the Oppo R11s has an 18:9 AMOLED FHD+ display, and has some respectable […]
A recent medical breakthrough from researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine has cured cancer in mice entirely, and humans might be next. By directly injecting two immune stimulating agents directly into tumors in mice, Stanford Medicine researchers have eradicated cancer entirely – from targeted tumors to distant metastases in the body. 87 out of […]
To say that humanity in comparison to outer space is infinitesimal would be an understatement. However, when humanity ventures off into outer space that task is anything but infinitesimal – it’s monumentous. And, on the 6th of February at around 3:45pm Eastern Time ( Thursday 9:45am NZT), SpaceX launched Falcon Heavy, the world’s most powerful […]
We’re all destined for a date with the reaper, the only variables for us are “how” and “when”. U.S medical technology company, Excel Medical, have created a “death predicting” A.I. for at-risk patients, and it’s just been granted approval by the FDA. The WAVE Clinical Platform works by using computer algorithms to assess whether an at-risk […]
Kindle, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Prime, Amazon Go, Alexa. Amazon are ever the innovators and that’s not even considering the behemoth that is their online shopping platform. And, with CEO Jeff Bezos firmly set as the richest person on the planet with a net worth of $120.5 billion (USD), Amazon have decided to celebrate their […]
If you’ve ever frequented a bar, nightclub or restaurant, you’re well aware of the distinctive bottle. Small in stature, jacketed with an oversized label and topped with a yellow cap, Angostura’s iconic aromatic bitters are a staple in bars across the globe, and, flanked alongside a selection of smooth rum blends like the 1919 and […]
We’re lucky that here in New Zealand “gridlock” means that you’re only slightly inconvenienced and might end up at work late an hour or so. In places like China, “gridlock” means that you might end up stuck in traffic for 11 days – seriously, Google it. Traffic and major cities go together like hand in […]
A wonder of the ancient world, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were a tall beacon of green packed full of abundant plant life, ripe fruit and flowing waterfalls, said to be created by Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II as a gift to his wife. As we all know, history has that weird habit of repeating itself, and, […]
Black Panther Across Marvel, DC and whatever other movie studio is daring enough to enter the foray, one thing is certain with every year – there will be a superhero movie. Guaranteed. The thing is, quantity doesn’t necessarily equate to quality, and so it’s totally understandable to lose passion when it’s hard to keep […]
Money talks. Bitcoin talks with private keys. Have I lost you already? Stay with me. Cryptocurrency may seem daunting and overwhelming at first but with 1 Bitcoin equivalent to just over NZD$15,000 (at the time of writing this), it’s a concept well worth knowing about especially when you come to understand the implications and potential […]
“His eyes are intense, probing, demanding even. I stretch out beside him, feeling loose-limbed, my bones like jelly, but I’m relaxed, deeply relaxed.” – E. L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey. As I write this piece, I’m trying my absolute best to not cry of laughter in the office. Never in my wildest dreams would […]
Portability and practicality – the foundational demands of twenty‑first-century living. Think about it. You’ve got a phone called a “mobile”. A computer called a “laptop”. But what’s the point of having fancy gadgets and mod cons if they’re just going to end up getting chipped, scratched and shattered? Belkin know their gadgets and the importance […]
Audiophiles and tech aficionados rejoice – Bang and Olufsen have revamped their B&O PLAY line, with the introduction of the H9i and H8i. Beoplay H9i B&O’s top of the range over-ear headphones now flaunt a slimmer ear cushion and a change in materials and design. Sporting a lightweight aluminium frame covered in cowhide leather, the […]
If an average night’s sleep is equivalent to eight hours, then you spend a third of your life asleep. Gee whiz. So why not amp up the quality of sleep to increase the quality of your waking moments? Counting sheep, tossing and turning, intrusive thoughts are part of the pursuit of the land of nod, […]
Our placement on the great timeline of existence has us nestled in a rather peculiar spot. Columbus, Tasman, Magellan, De Gama – they’ve already done all the Earth exploring for us. The cosmos, however, is the great frontier we have yet to conquer. Humanity has always looked to the stars, gazing into the speckled abyss […]
Housing Crisis. Did you feel that? That’s the sense of uneasiness, the power of two words that divided nation during election season. Let’s slice right through that however and take a look at PassivDom, a Ukrainian homebuilding start-up that uses 3D printing to construct slick, independent modular houses. Building a house is not just a […]
Humans have been manipulating nature and been playing “God” for quite sometime. Carrots were originally purple but we’ve bred them to look orange. Canines have been bred in all shapes and sizes to suit practical purposes like hunting, but also because we think it’s cute to have pooches with squishy faces – regardless of breathing […]
Spider-Man has a long list of much sought after superpowers and abilities – super strength, agility, super speed, heightened perception. These all run the conventional gamut of a typical superhero’s repertoire, but his defining power is his web-shooting. Traversing through New York from web to web, ensnaring evil doers in cocoons of spider-silk – it’s […]
The Soyuz MS-06 spacecraft launched in September 2017 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan with Expedition 53 crew members Joe Acaba of NASA, Alexander Misurkin of Roscosmos, and Mark Vande Hei of NASA. The men will spend approximately 5½ months in space station, where they will continue work on hundreds of experiments in biology, biotechnology, […]
Bruce Wayne, Tony Stark – they don’t exist. Sorry folks. We do have Elon Musk, however. And, quite frankly, that’ll do. Whether he has his sights set to the stars with SpaceX, disrupting the automotive world with Tesla or providing powerwalls to a broken Puerto Rico, Musk is doing this whole billionaire philanthropist thing quite […]
Aside from coasting around on conveyor belts or hanging out with Astro the dog, one of the cooler things about The Jetsons was the fact that everybody got around in flying cars. George would pile in his family. You know the drill – his boy Elroy, daughter Judy and Jane his wife. Off they went […]
All The Money In The World For an 80 year old, you’d think Ridley Scott would be slowing down, knocking back a couple of single malts, surrounded by H.R. Giger paintings while reflecting on his more than impressive 40 year filmography. This year was perhaps his biggest year yet – directing and producing Alien: Covenant, Blade […]
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the first prime minister of the UAE once said: “My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I drive a Mercedes, my son drives a Land Rover, his son will drive a Land Rover, but his son will ride a camel.” Oil will run out. This is […]
