Brie Larson attends the 30th Annual 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California. We have to make sacrifices for our art. Brie Larson knows better than some. Her look at the SAG Awards required her to stand in the car on the way there. To […]
“The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there. Since the invention of vertical flight, pilots have juggled four controls simultaneously, using both hands and both feet just to keep it airborne,” said Dr. Mark Groden, founder and CEO of Skyryse. “Until today.” he said threateningly. […]
Wilson has been many things, a friend, a basketball, a-. Well that’s about it really. Now it invented the ball 2.0. With much fanfare and hype Wilson has introduced to the world the Airless Gen1 Basketball, which is, as the name suggests, an airless basketball. It’s made of a 3D-printed polymer lattice structure and Wilson […]
Every now and again we hit milestones in life prompting us to pause for a moment to see where we’ve been. It’s at this time we really see how we have evolved, as brands, products, and people. M2 has been tooting the horn of those making it big since 2005, and now in 2024 we’re […]
The future is all about huge computation and chatting up NPC’s. One way or another NVIDIA wants to be a part of it. Nvidia has found itself at the very heart of the AI industry as its tech has become the go-to option for processing all the insane AI-wizardry we’ve become submerged in recently. This […]
Some of the best and brightest the world has to offer gathered to hear what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had to say at the 2024 SIEPR Economic Summit at Stanford. He was asked just how could graduates find success. “For all of you Stanford students,” he said, “I wish upon you ample doses of pain […]
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 simplicity but on the back it’s nothing but flair and style as you can see the Chronograph Rattrapante on full […]
SQUARE BANG UNICO Everybody wants a Bang these days. The Square Bang started life as an everyday wearable made of titanium, but as demand increased it slowly got propelled into a luxury item. This has left Hublot in a bind as they invent their next watch, which has all the value of gold, with all […]
Riviera 10786 Baume & Mercier have boldly stepped into their own aesthetic with the Riviera. Having four screws on the front of the 40mm Dodecagonal case with it’s architectural lines and profile makes it feel almost counter cultural, but any misgivings of an industrial aesthetic are completely reversed by it’s elegant dial and it’s slim […]
DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first chronographic movements A. Lange & Söhne is adding two very special editions of the DATOGRAPH to their portfolio. The first of which is this stunning DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN set in 18-carat white gold with a blue dial. The dial immediately sets it apart from other DATOGRAPHs […]
Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech How do we feel about celebrating other America’s Cup teams? Let’s say this is one page is neutral ground so we can talk a little about Italy’s Luna Rossa team and the timepiece that Panerai has made for them, the Submersible Quaranta Quattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech (PAM01466). It makes sense […]
Rolex Perpetual 1908 Rolex are whisking us back to a simpler time with their Perpetual 1908. Encased in gleaming 950 platinum it features an ice-blue dial that intricately weaves a guilloché rice-grain motif. Underneath this artistry is some serious craftsmanship and ingenuity in the form of the formidable calibre 7140 movement. A masterclass mechanical precision […]
Before the Oscars kick off the who’s who in Hollywood converge on the Hollywood Hotel’s Polo Lounge for the Annual Pre-Oscar dinner hosted by Chanel and Charles Finch. The crowd is star studded, as well as diamond studded thanks to the drip provided by Chanel. Chanel’s love affair with the stars stretches right back to […]
This season Moscot is dropping six new sets of frames for this season, all with the Lower East Side flavouring built into the legacy NYC brand’s identity. The Maydela, The Moyel, and The Yenem all borrow design elements from Moscot’s family favorites, offering familiar yet refreshed styles to last generations. The Fanagle, with its metal […]
The best way to earn yourself a little prestige is by associating yourself with success, with winners, maybe a little dash of fame and beauty can’t hurt either. Versace had the Oscars this year on lock by ticking all of these boxes. The Best Actor award went to Cillian Murphy for his performance in Christoper […]
If you have been busy working towards that billionaire’s superyacht but just lack the billionaire bit, Brooklyn-based Tarform has just the sleek oceangoing ticket for you. While the mega yacht stays pinned to the vision board you could at least get underway with the sort of Jet Ski that a ripped-vested Jeff Bezos would look […]
Angus Muir, the architect-turned-light-artist, is set to illuminate Queenstown this King’s Birthday weekend for LUMA 2024. Known for his work that spans from Auckland’s viaduct to global festivals, Muir brings a unique blend of precision and whimsy to his installations. His background in architecture informs his approach, creating immersive experiences that play with the balance […]
From the hallowed halls of New Zealand’s most discerning liquor emporium, Liquorland, comes an offering that makes even the most stoic of whisky aficionados quiver a lip in envy. Behold, the Glenfiddich 50 Year Old Single Malt Whisky—a bottle so rare and venerable, there’s only one of them available in New Zealand and it comes […]
Smartphones have changed a lot of things about how we connect with the world, but they have also fundamentally changed how we capture the world. Oppo’s integration with the OG of photography and the Nasa camera of choice to capture the moon landing, Hasselblad really goes to show how far mobile photography innovation has come […]
There’s just something about luxury and high-altitude skiing that go together like a pair of tight lycra ski pants. And in terms of both the luxury part and the high-altitude skiing, you just can’t go past The recently opened Como Alpina Dolomites. Located in Val Gardena on the expansive high-altitude plateau of Alpe di Siusi, […]
Prepping for a boardroom lunch, veteran event coordinator Anna asked ChatGPT to pair wines with the meals and checked the results with an oenophile colleague. The wines were well paired, but ChatGPT deliberately selected a wine more expensive than the $70 budget Anna gave it. “I was surprised that it is making independent decisions, not […]
Austin Butler & Callum Turner star as the beating heart of the Bloody 100th in the spiritual successor to Band of Brothers in Masters of the Air. The full 9 part series is all up on Apple TV+ and we recommend every minute of it. Supplementary material would include reading the book it’s based on. […]
Mad Max Fury road came out nine years ago now and it’s still as fresh in my head as it was the day it came out. It left a mark on the action movie landscape that has never been surmounted. It was a massive achievement of practical effects and stunt work with a powerful performance […]
The Boys: Season 4 Dropping just a few months ahead of America’s presidential election The Boys Season 4 is not being shy about tackling politics head on, starting with it’s season tagline “Make America Super Again”. If you haven’t gotten onboard this particular hypetrain yet, The Boys is a gory, sexually perverse, gritty take on […]
Stranger Things The first season of Stranger Things was a perfect package, it was a tight story and a perfect limited series for Netflix to drop at Halloween. While the proceeding seasons have had excellent moments and expanded the lore of the world well, it could have ended at the first season and gone down […]
How much would you pay for a hands signed business card by Steve Jobs? Well I hope whatever number you conjured in your head is north of NZ$302,000 because otherwise you’re dreaming, mate. This rare collector’s item surfaced at an auction hosted by RR Auction. According to them they have offered 10 before, although not […]
The Logitech G Pro X 60 Logitech has been honing down what gamers want out of a gaming keyboard. Logitech has now whittled it down to just the essentials with the G Pro X 60, a 60% keyboard that gives maximum real-estate to the mouse while maintaining a form-factor that’s easily set to any position […]
If you have been online at all recently you may have been hit with an ad or two for AFK Journey, the latest attempt to swindle you of all your money in the hopes you can collect a cute elf or lion man. This game is my favourite way to keep my phone from getting […]
I distinctly remember the last time I watched TV with any sort of regularity. It was 2005 and I had just seen the second season of Lost. I got the deep and uneasy feeling that I was having my time absolutely wasted. I stood up, left the room, and never sat in front of that […]
Logitech has been honing down what gamers want out of a gaming keyboard. Last time we got our hands on a G Pro X keyboard it was the beautiful tenkeyless mechanical Pro X TKL, which is still a big recommendation if you need your arrow keys. It’s a common peripheral at the LANs I host […]
Civil War is the latest in a long line of culture war artefacts stirring up American audiences long before the movie even releases in theatres. Now that it’s here on an election year no less, how does it hold up? Directed by Alex Garland this is primarily a road-trip film following four journalists as they […]
Zendaya slays it both on and off the screen, pictured here on the global tour for DUNE: Part Two in Mexico City. Zendaya plays Chani, a member of the Freme. We only got a glimpse of her performance at the end of the first movie, but she finally gets her own space in Part Two. […]
Bob Ross, the friend of stoners, 80s housewives, and people just looking to destress and make some nice little paintings, has sky rocketed in popularity in recent years. As people look for ways to unwind online his TV show has provided a respite of calm that nothing else can. Who else can tell you that […]
Here at M2 we love celebrating promising new companies, but some of them stay just promises until they inevitably run out of investor capital and runway. A lot of tech companies are currently feeling the rubber meeting the road and discovering that they don’t have a viable product on their hands. Here are a few […]
If you’re an extreme sports photographer there’s one big competition you should aspire to dominate, and that’s the Red Bull Illume, the world’s largest imagery contest that celebrates adventure and action sports. The competition has run for 17 years now and welcomes everything from skaters to spelunkers. An international body of judges take the images […]
This story starts with a burnt out car. Its charred interior covered in soot, grime and broken glass. In the centre console, relatively unscathed is a giant travel mug. The girl filming what remains of her vehicle picks up the cup and shakes it. There’s still ice in it, ready to offer a soothingly fresh […]
It would have been quite a sight, a British migrant Samuel Smith, planting vines under the moonlight 175 years ago but it was that moment that set root for one of the world’s most iconic wine brands and one that is still family-owned six generations on. Derived from the indigenous Australian word meaning “all the […]
HUGO BOSS has dropped it’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, this time flaunted by a lineup of heavy hitters including Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and British model Adwoa Aboah, plus returning BOSS ambassadors South Korean actor Lee Minho and Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. Images courtesy of HUGO BOSS The SS2024 collection uses the brand’s Miami Fashion […]
Frame and Function Sunglasses and opticals serve a very important function in terms of how we see the world, but of course the frames we choose impacts how the world sees us. Just ask Clark Kent. According to the Garrett Leight California Spring/Summer 2024 collection today’s frames are an effortless nod and a wink to […]
CES 2024 recently gave us a window into all the new consumer tech heading our way, and I have some bad news. If you were planning on doing a drinking game where you took a shot every time someone said “AI” your body would be entirely replaced with vodka by the end of the event. […]
Tech giants, Google and Microsoft have both done a lot to drive the rise of AI but in the process, they might just have empowered a whole lot more competition in the internet search and browser parts of their businesses a new wave of companies are introducing innovative functionalities that make browsing more efficient, personalised, […]
Look At Me… In 4k Zoom meetings are the new normal, even as working from home restrictions become retreating memories. We may as well lean into it and turf those budget grainy webcams that make us look like hostages and replace them with the PC equivalent of Peter Jackson 4k Hobbit cameras. The Logitech Brio […]
OpenAI are back at it, this time with a text to video model able to crank out highly realistic (or not depending on your preferences) videos that hold up under a casual glance. Watching closely you can still see the usual jank we’ve come to expect from this generation of AI models but the results […]
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 28 March Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) finally gets the respect he deserves as he returns alongside Dan Aykroyd to lead the new team of Ghostbusters following their first outting in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd return and some new faces crop up in the form of comedian […]
Spider-man has a Spider-Man problem. Spider-people breed like, well, spiders I guess, and are starting to infest their own films with too many of themselves. Someone in a boardroom seems to believe this is a good idea. We put it to the test and find out empirically whether the committees designing these films are right. […]
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree June 21 If you haven’t got into Elden Ring yet, you either were never going to or you may have been living under some sort of rock – but with a new DLC finally on the horizon, this might be the perfect time to jump in. It has just […]
Sometimes you just need to stop for a minute and take stock of life. Literally. The number of livestock in and around our house is growing fast. Life is cropping up everywhere in my house. It’s a beautiful thing. Flowers blooming, black mould in the corner of the bathroom spreading. Here’s a quick summary of […]
Here at M2, and over at M2woman, we always like to celebrate Kiwis completely killing it on the world stage. No sportswoman is doing it more than our very own Lisa Carrington at the moment. She recently claimed her 15th Canoe Sprint World Championship title in Germany, with victory in the K1 200m on the […]
My favourite kind of energy storage has to be a big ol valley full of water. But when dams and regular hydro aren’t available how do you store energy? There are plenty of options out there but this one company may have found the edge on all the competition with an energy storage solution that […]
It’s incredible how far humanity has come with plant life in our race to create crops that can keep up with our ever-increasing demands. This started with cross-pollination and breeding plants that were more suitable for consumption. Early fruit wouldn’t have been much better than potatoes by modern standards. Then in recent years, we’ve gotten […]
A few months ago, through a series of bizarre events, I sat in on a funding round pitch, listening to Startup hopefuls. I was struck by a few things. One, scaling is a bitch. Two, it’s heartening to see how many startups want to support our primary industries. I feel as though us $10 coffee-quaffing […]
There’s always a lot of chatter about what we can do to chill out on making greenhouse gases, it’s just so fun making them though, it’s hard to quit. One solution is hydrogen, the simplest member of the family of chemical elements. Unfortunately getting hydrogen is anything but simple. If you want to extract the […]
Te Mata Estate makes some fantastic vintages. Last year we recommended the Coleraine ’21, and it has since subsequently sold out (according to their site right now). Available March 1st is the Coleraine ’22, which according to early reviews maintains the prestige of its predecessor. Critic Huon Hooke of The Real Review, suggests that “Coleraine […]
New year, new you, new desk. It’s time to upgrade your aging tech and get some gear that will truly maximise your efficiency while making you look sophisticated to boot. Here are our 2024 picks: Logitech’s MX Keys S combo A reliable mouse and keyboard are the bedrock of any setup. Logitech are well aware […]
A new star was born in January when a little known developer Pocket Pair dropped its new game ‘Palworld’ onto game marketplaces Steam, Epic and Xbox Game Pass. The influences are clear, and the casual description of the game prior to release was “Pokemon but with guns” or in other words “Pokemon if they lived […]
In his keynote speech, Greg Cross, the founder of Soul Machines, discussed the rapid advancements in digital technology and the need for businesses to adapt to stay relevant. He emphasised the importance of understanding the digital world and how it can be utilised to enhance customer experiences. Cross made a point of debunking the myth […]
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 Scotch whisky for these unique golden moments. The limited-edition whisky was created using a combination of The Macallan’s sherry seasoned […]
Whisky is about harmony. It’s about the orchestra of ingredients working together over many months and years to create a concert in your mouth to be savoured. Weird analogy sure but I think it works. Now the spirit of this endeavour is being applied to The Harmony Collection, a celebration of the lands of Scotland, […]
I’m giving away my age a little with this admission but 2008 was a pretty great year for me personally. It was a formative year of getting away from home for the first time, seeing some of the world, and graduating from child to gangly adult. This also marked the year The Dalmore put away […]
Director/Writer/Producer Denis Villeneuve on the set of “DUNE: PART TWO”. Denis Villeneuve has done the unimaginable and actually done justice to one of the most epic sci-fi’s ever written. Dune has been to sci-fi cinema what Napoleon has been to historical dramas. Not even Ridley Scott could wrestle that epic into line. What Villeneuve brings […]
The iconic Auckland Restaurant, Jervois SteakHouse got a facelift over winter and is once again firing on all cylinders. Part of the refresh saw the return of the much-loved “meat board”, from which you can choose the most premium cut of beef on offer. But when presented with a row of raw steaks what do […]
In a universe far, far away (also known as Chengdu, China), a curious spectacle has emerged on the shores of Jingrong Lake. It’s the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, a structure so audaciously futuristic that it seems to have warped in from another dimension, leaving a trail of stardust in its wake. Designed by the universally […]
ZEGNA, the grandduke of luxury menswear, has joined sartorial forces with The Elder Statesman, the laid-back yet ludicrously-priced cashmere wunderkind. The result? A collection that’s causing more buzz in the fashion world than a viral TikTok dance. Images courtesy of ZEGNA x TES Picture, if you will, the scene: the rugged, time-worn beauty of the […]
In the fleeting world of fashion where trends often vanish as swiftly as they appear, New Zealand style icon, parisian has stood as a beacon of sophisticated sartorialism for over a century. Founded in 1919, this family-owned business making ties and belts, these days under the guidance of John Crompton, the fourth in line, represents […]
These days wristwatches often try to double as fitness instructors and personal assistants, BOVET has decided to take things back – way back to ancient China, with its latest horological masterpiece, the Recital 26 Chapter Two Golden Dragon. When was the last time you looked at your watch and thought, “This is great, but it […]
Rihanna has just dropped a new sneaker that’s spitting more bars than a rap battle. Enter the FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty – a sneaker so bold, it makes other shoes feel like they’re stuck in a silent disco. With an audacious, bulbous design and an electric colour palette, The Creeper Phatty is the sneaker […]
Ah, COS – the brand that took the concept of ‘less is more’ and ran with it all the way to the bank. Launched in 2007 emerged not with a bang, but with a minimalist, barely-there whisper on London’s Regent Street. Fast forward to today, and they’re spreading their chic, understated gospel in 259 stores […]
In a world that often feels like it’s spinning off its axis, with one harrowing news cycle after another, there is at least a beacon of neon-drenched, hedonistic escapism: Miami. And perhaps the perfect testament to the cultural complexity yet utter carefreeness of the Magic City is Hublot’s latest horological masterpiece – the Big Bang […]
Air New Zealand has just charted a more sustainable course for delivering cargo by partnering with Beta Technologies to introduce the ALIA electric aircraft to the fleet. The ALIA electric aircraft, a brainchild of Beta Technologies, is a hallmark of modern engineering and environmental consciousness. Designed with a 50-foot wingspan, the aircraft stands out for […]
Enter the Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail, a car that makes a statement louder than a rock star’s wardrobe and yet, somehow, more refined. This isn’t just a car; it’s a rolling piece of art, commissioned by someone whose wallet is as thick as their passion for unique gems. The Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail is the latest plaything […]
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Tom Cruise’s reliable paycheck took a big financial hit this time round, earning almost $200 million less than its predecessor, but due to no fault of its own. Dead Reckoning dropped right when the infamous Barbenheimer was storming the box office. Who knew that a historical biopic and […]
2023 scorched by. Here in New Zealand, we started things off on entirely the wrong foot. Only Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern knew when to cut and run to a Harvard gig. The rest of us, collectively traumatising ourselves with floods, leaving the newly-promoted Chris Hipkins in the hot seat to run around in a raincoat […]
Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D Printer Bambu has new designs coming out all the time, one of their latest is the Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer. It does multi-coloured printing and is completely Plug-N-Play (after about 20 minutes of setup out of the box for your very first print). It stays idiot proof with […]
Masters of the Air 26 January In the heart of every guy is the yearning to forget Band of Brothers entirely and watch it again like you’re seeing it for the first time. It’s a seminal piece of jingoistic World War II cinema. Now Executive Producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks are back in the […]
As a new dad I thought I’d be keeping my kids screentime down to an absolute minimum, growing brains and all that good stuff. I also thought we’d be able to feed them healthy, but it turns out that after your kid breaks you down to your very atoms and throws everything but chicken nuggets […]
Paper Python This innovative set beautifully marries the tactile joy of writing on paper with the digital world’s convenience. The luxurious Montblanc Augmented Paper python print red leather envelope houses a digitiser and a notebook. Write on the paper, and with a press of a button, your notes transfer to your mobile device via the […]
Belkin is back at it again reimagining how we use wireless chargers. This time they’ve enhanced your phone to become an upright, usable device or alarm clock instead of lying flat on the table. The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock is designed for fast charging your Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time. The MagSafe […]
I find that I’m somewhat of an everything gamer. My setup is uniquely set up to handle as many things concurrently as possible. I use a 8bitdo Pro 2 controller just so I can use the same controller across four devices. But what I’ve gained in flexibility I have lost in HDMI port availability. Logitech […]
Alright, gearheads and luxury aficionados, BMW has just thrown down the gauntlet in high-end, high tech luxury automotive design with the new fully electric i7 xDrive60, and it’s as subtle as a sledgehammer in a library in the best way possible. In the metal, the new 7 series is an absolute unit – imposing and […]
Editor of M2 Magazine Andre Rowell interviews Dr Alia Bojilova about resilience and growth. As a performance coach for SAS Soldiers and Olympic athletes Bojilova is constantly helping her clients find new optimal ways to improve themselves and overcome the challenges they face everyday. See more of Dr Alia Bojilova at the next M2 AI […]
M2 Editor Andre Rowell Interviews Jovan Pavlicevic from SquareOne, an app that kickstarts kids financial journeys. This is an entirely new financial sector major players completely overlooked. Pavlicevic talks about his journey starting the business as well as where New Zealand’s at in it’s own financial journey.
Green, it’s the lushness of forests, the earliest buds of spring, a colour synonymous with life, growth, and renewal. It symbolizes health and prosperity, making it a universal colour of positivity and hope. From the vibrance of leaves to the promise of a new beginning, green is the colour that invigorates the spirit, reminding us […]
Here’s every drop the Legendary writer of James Bond had the urge to drop into the books. If you want to know what was in the movies it’s well, it’s going to be a bollinger isn’t it. 1. 1946 Dom Perignon – Moonraker, 2. 1950 Pommery Rosé – Goldfinger, 3. Taittinger Rosé – 007 In […]
You’ve probably noticed that inflation has worked its way into most areas of your budget but as well as petrol and veges, apparently you need more money to buy happiness these days too. In the perennial quest to determine the relationship between income and happiness, a recent study from Purdue University has shed new light […]
No sleep till Moscot Moscot has a fresh collection that sees the heritage NYC eyewear brand taking to the court in a throwback to late 60’s through to early 80’s sports culture. This season’s designs are all about their geometric aviators, lustrous colourways, thick acetate, and wrap-around frames. Dopamine Hit PSYCHEDELIC meets punch needle. Three […]
Hoodies show plaid linings, reflecting the density of urban living, while tailored pieces boast sharp cuts and luxe rare wool fabrics. Eveningwear is given added mobility through lightweight surfer jerseys or technical crêpe textiles. a Biker Boot is transformed, combining enhanced maneuverability with a gloss of demicouture. The Balenciaga Spring 24 Collection is here.
A Flash in the Pan A Flash in the Pan: simple, speedy, stovetop recipes by John Whaite is full of stunning recipes that can be whipped up in under 45 minutes, hence the pan flashing. It optimises on simplicity, convenience without compromising the flavours. It’s got everything from Marmalade Brulée French Toast and Bloody Mary […]
Channelling offshore tax deductions into a conventional jet-fueled private corporate plane is so first quarter 2021. What you need is an environmentally friendly way to get around. Well, have we got just the ticket for you. It’s been a rip-roaring year since Alice, the all-electric aeroplane by Eviation first graced the airspace. With no exhaust […]
The new Porsche Cayenne is here and it’s determined to ferry us all quickly into the future. But before we go let’s go back to a simpler time. Ah yes, 2002. We had all survived the Y2K bug and are starting to feel good about our reliance on computers again. The Mars Odyssey found signs […]
In an age where every click, swipe, or scroll seems to bring fresh news of global turmoil, local crime, idealogical division and the price of basics, it’s no wonder that stress and anxiety seem to have become our ubiquitous companion. Of course there are many other triggers for adversity and Dr. Alia Bojilova has experienced […]
Albert Einstein was such a genius, even he didn’t know how clever he was! When he talked about ‘time being relative’ he was thinking about really big things like massive celestial bodies bending the spacetime fabric. What’s become clear, as the years have rocketed along since Einstein first published his Theory of Special Relativity, is […]
Aesop is A Soap Are you washing with a single bar of soap, drying your skin out in the process? Well it’s time to replace it with THREE bars of soap. Aesop Bar Soaps are made with your skin in mind. Refresh delivers an invigorating, non-drying cleanse; Polish effects gentle exfoliation; and Nurture offers a […]
In the bustling, giddy world of tech, where AI startups are making waves and quantum computing is just around the corner, New Zealand is being swept up by a quieter, yet equally transformative, tech revolution. ECOVACS Robotics, a name synonymous with pioneering home service robotics, is not just decluttering Kiwi homes, but they are giving […]
On a Quest The Quest 3 dropped early in October and it represents Meta’s big bet on the future of virtual reality. While Apple has gone for an ultra premium market Quest is aiming for the more affordable end of the spectrum. This coupled with the beautiful functionality of earlier wireless Quest units has earned […]
Napoleon In Cinemas Nov 23 Ridley Scott is swinging hard with his historic epic Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role and Vanessa Kirby as Napoleon’s first wife Josephine in what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest films of the year, and we don’t mean in prestige, we mean literally in size. […]
The writers strikes in Hollywood are finally at a tentative end after almost five months of picket lines. The writers have secured better pay, residuals and guard rails over the use of AI among other things. Here are a few of the shows affected by the strikes and put behind schedule: The Last of Us […]
Sea Of Stars Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows If you grew up with the 16bit era of JRPGs then you’ve been eating good these last two years with hit after hit taking cues from the best the genre had to offer at the time […]
At the time of writing we’re in election week and the magazine isn’t coming out till long after the dust has settled, making me the most harmless person to write an opinion piece about New Zealand politics. I’m even preparing to vote for a third party that has no chance of getting in, meaning that […]
An issue or two ago we reviewed the Logitech Pro X 2 Lightspeed headset (spoiler alert it’s pretty great). Now the Pro X line has been expanded further with the Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard and Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Gaming Mouse, meaning your desktop can now be completely decked […]
It’s not how big your super-yacht is, it’s how you use it. If you’re going to go anywhere in the world to see floating palaces it would have to be Monaco. I’d say any major center in New Zealand with all the flooding we’ve been having recently but we don’t have any palaces despite what […]
