Despite a slow global economy, sales of smartphones surge to 1.65 billion units in 2025
Few devices in the new tech arena have experienced such a surge in sales over the years as smartphones. While Covid-19 and inflation both caused major…
Get your bid in for that must-have memorabilia from your favourite movies at The Propstore
LA-based online auction site The Prop Store hosts specific auctions throughout the year. For example, coming up this October is an auction of vintage original film poster…
The Laifen Mini: our new favourite hair dryer to take on holidays
You check into a hotel room and the first thing you do is check out what accessories and amenities are in the bathroom. Quality soap, body…
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died, aged 91
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, confirmation of his passing annouced by the Armani Group in a statement late Thursday…
Greyhound Racing is now banned in New Zealand: six walk the runway at NZ Fashion Week to promote greyhound adoption
We love New Zealand not only because the nation is a neighbour to Australia filled with beautiful people, and not only for that country’s scenic beauty,…
Margaret River set to burst with colour, culture and creativity during its two-week Open Studios program
When international travellers visit Western Australia, there’s usually a spot or two on their itinerary with Margaret River highlighted. The region is renowned as one of…
Beatles fans rejoice: a bunch of awesome new and remastered releases arriving this quarter
Fans of the Beatles will be very happy to learn that coming this October is a bunch of awesome reissues and new media about the band.…
An interview with Belinda Carlisle: new album out end of August
Belinda Carlisle has been making music since the early 1980s – first with pop outfit The Go-Gos, and irregularly as a solo artist since the release…
Throwing Shade: Louis Vuitton releases its first line of lipsticks in 55 shades of red… We say Vive la révolution
On the hit comedy series Absolutely Fabulous, fashionista Patsy Stone says, “You can never have enough hats, gloves and shoes.” She did indeed forget “bags”, and…
Andy Warhol: a man of many faces paid homage to in 14 mini figures by Kidrobot
When I think of pop artist Andy Warhol, I automatically picture him in black jeans, black polo and a white pussy-cat wig. The wardrobe was surprisingly…
Pizza Hut is celebrating its 55th anniversary by giving away 55,000 free food items over the next three months
Fifty-five years in the fast food business is big biccies. Well, big pizzas in the case of Pizza Hut. The brand is celebrating its 55th anniversary…
RIP Terence Stamp: 3 films in which the actor played a perennial queer character
Terence Stamp has portrayed a variety of compelling characters over his long career, including several notable roles where he played gay or queer-coded characters, pushing the…
Bottle packed popcorn: try sneaking this into your next movie screening!
We’ve all at least once snuck snacks into the movies because the candy store there costs five times the usual price. Try sneaking this bottle of…
