The DBX 707 was breathtakingly fast for an SUV, but the luxury British giant has upped the game with its latest Aston Martin DBX S. The DBX 707 produced 697bhp and 900Nm giving it a 310bhp/tonne power-to-weight figure, the same as a KTM X-Bow. It cracked 0-to-62mph in 3.3 seconds and barrelled to 193mph. The new DBX S produces […]
We’ve all been deep in thought about spending lottery earnings, a topic that causes the shadow of time to fleet past. If my numbers appeared, I’d scramble to my local Lamborghini dealer to dress bulls in vibrant colors before placing a ludicrously expensive order. They would then join other cars in my dream garage, but the Porsche 911 never […]
To mark the 10th anniversary of its Astronomia collection, Jacob & Co. introduces its most technically ambitious creation yet: the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. As the name states, this new timepiece adds a fourth axis to the collection’s signature tourbillon architecture, once again pushing boundaries in the realm of high horology watchmaking. The standout feature […]
The Met Gala, an arts fundraiser more commonly known to fans as an extravagant, star-studded night for fashion, will honour fashion pioneered by Black men throughout history on Monday, with celebrities including A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo set to host. Key Facts What Is This Year’s Met Gala Theme? The Met has defined this year’s […]
Looking for the best beaches to visit in 2025? The hotly anticipated World’s 50 Best Beaches has just announced its annual list—and the results will spark serious wanderlust. Unlike many other crowd-sourced rankings, this list is determined by votes from more than 1,000 travel industry professionals and influencers who know the world’s coastlines best. Beaches were evaluated […]
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 Eternal City is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors to descend upon St. Peter’s Square, watchful for white smoke to signal the next pope has been elected. Key Takeaways Key Background Following Pope Francis’ funeral and burial at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore outside the Vatican walls in Rome, the Catholic Church is […]
The fifth and final season of You, starring Penn Badgley, is now streaming on Netflix. Across 10 nail-biting episodes, the series delivers twist after twist, leaving viewers unsure whether Joe will make it out alive after everything he’s done. Read on for a full breakdown of You Season 5’s ending, including Joe’s fate in Episode 10. Warning: Major spoilers ahead for You Season 5. […]
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 […]