I’m old enough and ugly enough to remember when the open internet was in its infancy. While not an active participant (I was too busy skulking the streets of London listening to the Stone Roses on my Discman), I remember the heady days of the mid-to-late nineties when the promise fuelling the dotcom boom was […]
You arrive at the festive gathering, clutching a sleek Montblanc box. Whispers of envy ripple through the room as you unveil the treasure, its unabashedly opulent design leaving everyone speechless. In that moment, you’ve transcended the ordinary and become the embodiment of unapologetically extravagant indulgence. Your gifting game is on point. Yes. This holiday […]
There’s a new kid on the block – and by ‘kid’, I mean a fire-breathing, head-turning, paradigm-shifting beast from the Bavarian lands. Allow us to introduce you to the BMW XM, the lovechild of old-school craftsmanship and futuristic ambition. It’s like someone gave BMW’s engineers and designers an unlimited supply of energy drinks while playing […]
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 […]
Founded in 1839 on the windswept banks of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has been quietly crafting liquid gold for over 180 years but this year’s highlight is the crown jewel of The Dalmore Principal Collection, The Dalmore 21 Year-Old 2023 Edition. With a mere 13,000 bottles available worldwide, this release […]
Big screen legends are so intrinsically embedded in popular culture that even mentioning their well-known blockbusters will be enough for onlookers to know exactly who you’re talking about. Photography Courtesy of Kevin Baker for AppleTV+ via Everett Collection For example, if we say American Psycho, you immediately know we’d be referring to Christian Bale. Or […]
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 […]
The Rugby World Cup is a great reminder of the value of teamwork. Sure every successful team has their superstars who run in spectacular solo tries or exhibit masterful control of the play around the field – but inevitably the winning team is the one with the best teamwork on display. This is the side […]
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 […]
Satellites, once hulking masses, are shrinking, and their influence is anything but diminutive. They’re reshaping everything from wildfire detection and deforestation surveillance to supercharging 5G in the most isolated corners of our planet. But to understand the game-changers, it’s not just about the satellites – it’s about how they get there. SpaceX and Rocket Lab, […]
There’s a new kid on the block – and by ‘kid’, I mean a fire-breathing, head-turning, paradigm-shifting beast from the Bavarian lands. Allow us to introduce you to the BMW XM, the lovechild of old-school craftsmanship and futuristic ambition. It’s like someone gave BMW’s engineers and designers an unlimited supply of energy drinks while playing […]
Business leaders from a wide range of industries and sectors came together for the M2 AI Summit held on Thursday, 7 September 2023 at Auckland’s Shed 10. They joined developers, implementors and leading experts to uncover what the rise of AI means for New Zealand business, the economy, productivity, society and even climate change and […]
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 […]
Business owners must leverage their natural strengths to make their business a success. Recently, I gave that advice to an owner we were working with only to be told that her two strengths were humour and patience. She asked me, “How on earth am I going to use those?” This prompted an insightful conversation where […]
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 […]
Time, it’s the one thing we all want more of, yet we can’t buy it no matter how well our shares have been doing. Time would also make such a great Christmas present for the person who has pretty much everything else as it’s a safe bet that someone that successful won’t have a lot […]
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 […]
Logitech today announced their brand new bluetooth speaker, the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM. Chances are you’re already familiar with the gigantic plus and minus buttons to know what you’re getting into when you see one of these things, but after spending a few days with one myself, I’m impressed. The unboxing is a quick and easy […]
Lights! Camera! Action! Sip! The Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival is back and so is Spy Valley as official wine sponsor for another season of our favourite celebration of high-quality international cinema. Spy Valley are the natural pick as sponsors for this epic national event celebrating global art and culture as they’ve always had […]
