The Executive Decision: A Review of the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2
In a world saturated with excellent noise-cancelling headphones, the field is generally divided into two camps: the functional traveller and the dedicated audiophile. Bowers & Wilkins, however, has always operated in a third, more exclusive category — the intersection of sonic excellence and genuine luxury. The PX8 S2 doesn’t just block out the world; it […]
Depeche Mode: M to be released in cinemas and IMAX worldwide from 28 October
Following a rousing reception at this year’s Tribeca Festival, British electronic music band Depeche Mode will be releasing their feature film DEPECHE MODE: M in cinemas and IMAX worldwide for a limited time starting 28 October. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, DEPECHE MODE: M is an expressive and dynamic cinematic experience […]
A Breath of Fresh Air — meet the new Dyson HushJet Air Purifier that’s both Powerful and Compact
Dyson’s new HushJet air purifier is the brand’s most compact — and very powerful air purifier. It comes in a stylish cylindrical package that draws in dirty air, with a star-shaped nozzle that blows out a quiet concentrated jet of purified air. Does it actually work and is it a good investment? Aerodynamic Mastery Meets […]
Miss Universe Singapore 2024 Charlotte Chia on Life After MUS24, Fashion With Purpose, and Why Grandma Still Rules
Charlotte Chia, 27, hasn’t slowed down since she was crowned Miss Universe Singapore last year and represented Singapore on the global stage in Mexico. These days, she’s juggling a new role at global advertising agency Octagon, her advocacy work with the Singapore Women’s Association, and a brand-new collaboration with local label Triologie. On 30 September, Charlotte will front […]
Review: Sting brings his 3.0 Tour to Singapore, creating new memories for fans
Sting returns to Singapore for the fifth time, performing at the Arena @ EXPO for his “STING 3.0” World Tour. This year, the “Every Breath You Take” artiste turns 74, and he has stripped back his full band set-up for a tight, three-piece combo, featuring his longtime collaborator, the virtuoso guitarist Dominic Miller, and dynamic […]
HONOR unveils the all-new HONOR X9d, a mid-range smartphone with triple-certified toughness and an 8,300mAh battery
Adding to the acclaimed X Series line-up comes the all-new HONOR X9d, a mid-range smartphone with a robust 8,300mAh battery and advanced photography capabilities, and the first to earn SGS Triple Resistant Certification. As one of the most durable smartphones on the market, the latest HONOR X9d has an all-around drop, water, and dust resistance […]
Singapore Writers Festival returns for its 28th edition featuring local and international authors such as R.F. Kuang, Ken Liu, and Hao Jinfang
It’s that time of the year where bookworms and fans of literary works gather to soak up all things books at the Singapore Writers Festival 2025 (SWF), happening from 7 to 16 November. This year, the 28th edition, inspired by the theme “Shape of Things to Come”, invites audiences to dream, question and reimagine a […]
UNIQLO launches Uniqlo U 2025 Fall/Winter Collection, starting 26 September
Starting 26 September, Uniqlo U, created by Co-Artistic Directors Christopher Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, along with their team in Paris, will launch their 2025 Fall/Winter collection inspired by the deep blue of the North Sea that celebrates the spirit of the majestic wilderness of the sea and its surroundings. This season reflects the theme of […]
A week with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — on its new design and improved performance
It has been 18 years since the first iPhone launched in June 2007, and technology has really come a long way since. The original iPhone had a 3.5” screen, and that’s tiny compared to today’s 6.9” display on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The earlier iPhoneiPhs (until 2009) had a bubbly exterior, and then there […]
Hermès Beauty launches Autumn-Winter 2025 Limited Edition Collection
Created by Gregoris Pyrpylis, Creative Director of Hermès Beauty, comes the new limited edition collection featuring three lipsticks, an eyeshadow palette and three nail enamels for the autumn-winter 2025 season. Inspired by the circle and the square, the collection showcases the range in almost nocturnal shades and sublime half-tones that create an optical illusion. Pierre […]