A Guide to the historic and cultural city of Guilin in China — what to see, pack and book on Trip.com
By Adele Chan In two days time, I’ll be heading to Guilin. And as I begin to write this guide, I’m also preparing a packing list to counter the summer weather that the weather app tells me, “it currently feels like 39°C”. The end of May and beginning of June is also rainy season, but […]
Jabra launches its most advanced professional headset — the Evolve3 85
Jabra’s quite known for office and business audio solutions, and in recent years, have stepped away from the consumer market to be even more focused on enterprise audio. And the latest hardware is the company’s most advanced professional headset — the over-the-ear Jabra Evolve3 85 headphones. The headphones come in very basic box packaging, which […]
Review: The Lomography MC-A 35mm brings sturdiness and modernity to a Film Camera
By Adele Chan When I was first offered to review the MC-A, my initial thoughts were… oh, another new Lomography camera that’s probably about the same as every other Lomography camera before it. Then before it arrived, I mentioned it to a couple of respected photographer friends, and their eyes instantly lit up at the […]
The New Standard of Performance: Sony Unveils the Alpha 7R VI and the Game-Changing 100-400mm F4.5 lens
For the lifestyle photographer, gear isn’t just about specifications; it’s about the freedom to capture a feeling. Whether you’re chasing the golden hour in a bustling city or framing a quiet moment in a sun-drenched studio, your equipment should be an extension of your vision. This month, Sony has redefined that creative partnership with the […]
Five Luxury Escapes Within 5 Hours of Singapore from Overwater Villas to UNESCO Experiences
By Angelo De Guzman Main image credit: Soneva Jani Singapore’s position as one of Asia’s best-connected cities makes luxury travel feel remarkably effortless. Within five hours or less, travellers can leave behind the pace of the city for overwater villas in the Maldives, rainforest-fringed resorts in Langkawi, rooftop dining in Ho Chi Minh City, or […]
MARO talks to us about her European and North American tour, and her homecoming gig at the Coliseum
By Susan Hansen In the heart of Lisbon, a large multi-purpose venue strikes a notable pose in the inner city. It’s an astounding location where fresh seafood is in abundance and culture envelops virtually everything from theatre and architecture to music and visual art. This is the prime destination for concerts and all things culture, Coliseu […]
The Sennheiser IE 900 is acoustic purity and physical comfort in a pricey (but worth it?) package
The Sennheiser IE 900 represents the pinnacle of “single dynamic driver” engineering. In an era where many flagship in-ear monitors (IEMs) cram a dozen different drivers into a bulky shell, Sennheiser has doubled down on a single, high-performance 7mm transducer. The result is a product that prioritises acoustic purity and physical comfort over complex gadgetry. What […]
Meet your new external monitor: the VITURE Beast XR Glasses
The VITURE Beast XR Glasses represent a pivot point in wearable display. While previous generations felt like “personal monitors” strapped to your face, the Beast — released earlier in 2026 — feels like the industry finally stopped trying to mimic a TV and started to mimic the environment. This isn’t just an incremental update to the Viture […]
EssilorLuxottica and Meta launch Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses in Singapore
On April 20, 2026, Singapore will be the first Southeast Asian country to offer the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses. Since the public announcement of Ray-Ban Stories in September 2020, the collaboration has progressed to Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) and Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), of which the latter was released in the US […]
The 15 DJs We’re Watching at Coachella 2026 and Why They Matter Now
By Angelo De Guzman Coachella 2026 brings together some of the most visible names in music right now. Justin Bieber debuts into a defining headline moment. Karol G carries historic weight at the top of the bill. FKA twigs, who recently co-directed the Gentle Monster 2026 bouquet collection, sets sights for a live show that’s […]