Three Australian beaches named among world’s 50 best for 2026

Move over Bondi and Byron. The latest ranking of the world’s 50 best beaches has been released, and while one WA Beach has made the podium, the country’s most famous stretches of sand are absent from the list. Australia has long traded on the strength of our coastline, but a new global ranking suggests the […]

China built ultra-cheap electric vehicles. Now they’re aiming at luxury

For years, Europe’s luxury carmakers could comfort themselves in the face of China’s rapid ascent in the field of affordable electric cars. After all, who could expect to compete with Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and the rest? Those trims seemed protected by history, engineering prestige and decades of badge power. Things are changing. As the […]

8 of the best new timepieces from Watches & Wonders 2026

8 of the best timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026

Forbes Life‘s newest watch writer weighs in on those releases dominating the horological zeitgeist – from downsized takes on familiar favourites to crucial new technical breakthroughs. In previous years, insiders tended to alternate between describing the vibe at Watches and Wonders as one that’s either significant or transitional. Truth be told: the reality is probably […]

In Sydney, Montblanc Inks Its First Australian Flagship

In Sydney, Montblanc inks its first Australian flagship

The storied German purveyor – of watches, leather goods, and fine writing instruments – puts down roots in the middle of Sydney’s ‘Luxury Mile’. Having traditionally relied upon a nationwide network of third-party retailers, Montblanc is turning a new leaf in 2026 – with the arrival of its first monobrand flagship in Sydney.  Set in […]

Knobs returning to some automakers’ vehicles, to the relief of many

Volume knobs, once nearly extinct, are popping back up. Brands are quietly reintroducing physical knobs, often framing it as “improved usability”. Touchscreens were supposed to be the great simplifier, the wave of the driving future. One smooth pane of glass to rule climate, audio, navigation, seat settings, drive modes and even the glove compartment. (2025 […]

From F1 Academy to Ferrari: Alba Larsen’s data-driven ambitions

From a late start in Denmark to the legendary red of Maranello, the 17-year-old Ferrari recruit and her Whoop wearable are out to prove that in the modern paddock, biological data is the ultimate competitive advantage. The face on my screen is framed by the headrest of a moving vehicle, as the bustle of a […]

TAG Heuer appoints insider Béatrice Goasglas as CEO

Goasglas steps up eight weeks after the sudden departure of her predecessor, as TAG Heuer navigates a turbulent stretch at the top and a broader slowdown across the Swiss watch industry. Key Takeaways Key Background Before joining TAG Heuer, Goasglas built a career across digital marketing and luxury retail. She began at Sephora as a […]