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 […]
Disney Adventure — the largest Disney Cruise in the world calls Singapore home. Here’s a must-read before booking your tickets; includes the good, bad and who it’s truly meant for.
By Adele Chan NOTE: This was a sponsored trip and we attended as members of the media. All opinions and experiences are our own, and may differ from a fully-paid trip by the public. You know that magical feeling when you step into Disneyland… the music is playing through the bushes, everyone is so friendly […]
The True Ultra Revolution; Xiaomi’s Newest Flagship Smartphone, the 17 Ultra Feels Like a Camera First.
By Adele Chan As a portrait and travel photographer, I’ve always believed that the best camera isn’t just the one you have with you — it’s the one that doesn’t get in the way of the story. For years, Xiaomi’s “Ultra” line has been at the top of their game: brilliant, yes, but with polarising […]
Is this the New Era of Barefoot Luxury: A Review of the Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene hard floor cleaner
There is a specific kind of domestic anxiety known to many of us in Singapore with hardwood or marble floors. The standard vacuum will pick up dust and hair, but what about chocolate that your 9-year-old has smeared all over the floor (true story)? Going over that sweet, sticky mess with a vacuum means that […]
HUAWEI Mate X7: The Foldable Camera Revolution
In an era where each new smartphone launch feels like a marginal update, the Huawei Mate X7 arrives as a refreshing, albeit high-stakes, vision of the future. It isn’t just another foldable; it is a masterclass in material engineering and a genuine challenger to the “camera compromise” that has long plagued the category. We spent […]
Aboard The Vietage by Anantara: a journey from Vietnam’s charming town of Hoi An, to the serene coastal city of Quy Nhon
In an era defined by efficiency and speed, there’s a growing allure to the journey itself — a desire to trade the frantic pace of air travel for the rhythmic, meditative movement of the rails. Enter The Vietage by Anantara, an experience that doesn’t just transport you from A to B, but elevates the simple […]
MDLBEAST Soundstorm Festival 2025: The Desert Becomes a Metropolis of Sound
For three thunderous days in December, the Saudi Arabian desert was once again transformed into the planet’s most colossal sonic fortress. MDLBEAST Soundstorm, set in the sweeping, specially constructed site in Banban, just outside the rapidly modernising capital of Riyadh, isn’t just a music festival; it is a declaration of scale and ambition. It solidifies […]
Soundstorm Festival returns to Riyadh 11-13 Dec with a full lineup of over 200 artists including Swedish House Mafia, Post Malone, Calvin Harris and more
Next month, Riyadh will once again play host to MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm Festival, and with another historic lineup. Launched in 2019 as part of the capital’s sprawling Riyadh Season entertainment program, Soundstorm was born from a powerful cultural moment in Saudi Arabia. MDLBEAST, the entertainment company behind the event, harnessed the surging energy of Saudi youth to create […]