Adventure meets oolong on a 555km ride through Taiwan’s misty mountains and tea fields — with a side of sea snails and peanut & coriander ice cream. One minute, we’re sipping tea in a considered tasting, discussing tannins and malty notes, trying hard not to fall victim to tea wankery. The next, we’re bombing the […]
Smart rings have exploded in popularity thanks to their ability to report heart health and sleep insights, all in a tiny package. They can also do it while requiring less frequent charging than smart watches—often just once per week. After testing a slew of smart rings over the course of several months, I picked the […]
A unique Rolex Cosmograph Daytona will be one of the highlights of Sotheby’s Important Watches auction in Geneva on May 11. The 1999 Cosmograph Daytona, Ref.16516, in platinum with a diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial has an estimate of US$800,000 – $1.6 million. It is one of the rarest Rolex watches ever made, according to the auction […]
The Zenith G.F.J., with its bright blue lapis and mother-of-pearl dial, brickwork details and hero movement, quickly became the social media sensation of the 2025 Watches and Wonders, with journalists and collectors worldwide choosing it as a favorite. A few things account for the popularity of the watch, whose social media hits rivalled that of […]
From Rolex’s first new collection in more than a decade to the world’s most complicated wristwatch, here are the timeless timepieces from the biggest watch show. Behind the scenes at this year’s Watches And Wonders Geneva—the most important trade show for luxury timepieces—the clock was ticking loudly to get new releases on boats before the […]
Following a world tour spanning China and the UK, Van Cleef & Arpels has landed in Sydney with a rare public showcase – featuring a working gold zip necklace, a floating ruby flower, and more than a century of craftsmanship. Van Cleef & Arpels has always taken a measured approach to growth. Founded in Paris […]
“A Minecraft Movie,” based on the hit video game, opened in theaters this weekend and became a surprise smash, eclipsing the box office openings of hits like “Barbie”—but disruptive behavior by theatergoers has alarmed some cinemas, prompting them to put out warnings against causing a disturbance. Key Facts How have “a Minecraft Movie” audiences disrupted […]
The male-dominated world of rum is being shaken up by a new wave of female distillers, blending innovation with tradition to redefine the spirit. Chanel Melani and her partner Sally Carter had allowed themselves to dream of moving up the coast and starting a distillery. It was 2015 and gin was the hot new craft […]
The victims (not just victim) in The White Lotus Season 3 have been revealed — and social media users are none too happy about it. The mystery of which guests or staff member would die at The White Lotus in Thailand officially began when Season 3 of creator Mike White’s satire premiered on HBO and Max on […]
The third season of The White Lotus may be checking out tonight, but don’t pack your bags just yet. Mike White’s twisted vacation anthology isn’t closing its doors anytime soon. HBO has officially renewed the hit series for a fourth season, so here’s everything we know about the next Lotus location, release timeline, and more. A fourth season of The […]