Whoop founder Will Ahmed

Why Whoop thinks it can predict how long you’ll live

From ECGs and blood pressure to pregnancy predictions, Whoop’s latest upgrades aim to make the device a centralised health hub — and maybe your most personal doctor yet. Whoop founder Will Ahmed, 35, never wants to turn 30 again. He started Whoop as an athlete-focused device company in 2012. But as he’s aged, so too […]

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift, the world’s richest female musician, has revealed her next studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, during a teaser for the Kelce brothers’ hit NFL podcast New Heights. Key Takeaways See the teaser post below. Key Background Swift’s album eras have become cultural events in their own right, each tied to a distinct […]

‘Weapons’ blows past expectations with $42.5 million opening weekend—beating ‘Freakier Friday’ at box office

“Weapons,” the new original horror film distributed by Warner Bros., blew past projections and dominated the domestic box office this weekend, grossing an estimated $42.5 million according to early numbers from Hollywood publications, surpassing “Freakier Friday” to earn the top spot. Key Facts Key Background “Weapons” was written and directed by Zach Cregger, a former […]

Panerai unveils two watches honouring the Italian Navy aviation branch

Panerai’s two newest watches – The Submersible Marina Militar (PAM01697) and the Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech (PAM01698) – are inspired by Aviazione Navale, the Italian Navy’s aviation branch, which supports the Italian Naval fleet with aircraft that extends its reach and capabilities in difficult environments. Both timepieces are powered by the P.900 caliber automatic movement, […]

High net worth travellers are balking at increased prices and lower service

Luxury travel and hospitality providers are facing growing resistance to higher prices; however, it’s not clear whether high-net-worth customers are curtailing their spending. A survey of travel consultants who specialize in high-end travel found “most advisors are reporting healthy revenues, strong forward bookings, and continued appetite from high-net-worth clients. But underneath that rosy picture are […]

The new Omega boutique on Market Street, Sydney.

Inside Omega’s newest Sydney boutique

Omega’s third Sydney boutique just landed in Westfield’s Market Street wing, and it comes complete with a 2.4-metre-tall golden astronaut statue standing watch at the entrance. Just a stones throw from its Martin Place store, the Swiss watchmaker has officially opened the doors to its Market Street boutique. From outside, the façade reads like an […]