Waymo, the leading operator of robotaxis, said it will work with Toyota to design a new platform for autonomous cars and trucks and study ways to adapt its automated driving technology for personal vehicles. The announcement comes on the heels of Alphabet’s CEO saying that using Waymo’s system for personal use was a future possibility […]
Chinese cars are improving in quality all the time, and anyone who thinks their level of engineering is behind Western companies really hasn’t been paying attention. But one aspect that doesn’t come with technical innovation is a heritage of luxury. Zeekr, part of Chinese giant Geely, hopes to change that. I talked to the company’s […]
The 23.24-carat “Golconda Blue” fancy vivid blue diamond has been pulled from the May 14 Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale. If it went to auction it would have been the largest fancy blue diamond to have been presented at a public sale. Its estimate was US$35 – $50 million. Christie’s provided a brief statement saying the […]
Illegal every other day of the year, two-up, one of Australia’s most iconic traditions returns on April 25. For a few chaotic hours after the dawn service, pubs and RSLs across the country fill with punters, pennies, and the familiar cry: “Come in, spinner!” Here’s what you need to know about the Anzac Day favourite. […]
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 […]
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 […]
TAG Heuer marks its return as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1 by releasing new editions of some of its best-known racing watches from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s: the Monaco, Carrera and Solargraph. The watches were released at the 2025 Watches and Wonders watch fair, which opened Tuesday and will run till April 7. […]
The 2025 Watches and Wonders watch fair is set to begin and independent brands have come out strong with new models and reimagined classic pieces. A couple major themes among the early watch releases are bright, bold colours and skeletonised designs. Angelus Chronographe Télémètre The Angelus limited edition Chronographe Télémètre is being released in two […]
Geneva’s Watches and Wonders fair has returned, and as always, Rolex drew the spotlight with a fresh wave of releases. As predicted by Forbes Australia, the brand introduces a brand-new model – the Land-Dweller – while updating several classics with new materials, dials and design refinements. Here’s every Rolex watch unveiled in Geneva overnight. Oyster […]