Category: LIFESTYLE

IRIS headphones: The music tech that offers a holistic experience

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Their own unique creation, the IRIS headphones – new to market as of July – offer something really different. The first of their kind to have inbuilt technology that is proven to increase states of focus, performance and relaxation, as well as creating a fully immersive and ‘live’ listening experience, they’re as unique to use as they are to look at. Complete with state-of-the-art wireless functionality, IRIS incorporates their own game-changing patented technology. It’s all abut dramatically improving the audio experience while offering neurological benefits backed by Mount Sinai’s School of Medicine.  IRIS headphones are also backed by music giants such as Queen’s Sir Roger Taylor as well as the world’s largest independent music and theatrical rights company, Concord. Check them out and people’s testimonials about them here:

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What’s Withings – and why you need them in your home

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Posted: 29/07/2020

When you’re staring down coast-after-coast of beach upon beach and the desire to get your kit off and enjoy it’s just that bit too strong, then you want to do your best to channel all the confidence and body positivity, right? So, with that in mind, welcome to the scene Withings. They’re tech for life, bringing you connectedness to all the bodily insights you’d want and need. Since 2009, when they revolutionised connected health by launching the world’s first Wi-Fi scale in 2009, they’ve grown – big – all in a moving effort to bring meaningful measures into easy-to-use devices to help people take the right decisions for their health. Today, their ecosystem of connected health devices includes a range of smart scales, stylish activity trackers, a sleep-tracking mat and medical devices such as ECG watch and blood pressure monitors with ECG and digital stethoscope. And more. Here’s what’s the know about some of their top tech. Hybrid Smartwatch for life A competitor to any of the other leading fitness smartwatches out there on the market, the luxury craftsmanship meets smart health tracking is what really sets this apart. It’s been pretty masterfully designed to go with your life, allowing the Steel HR to move with you from the office to the gym and everywhere in-between. Add to that, the perks you’d expect, like heart rate and multisport tracking, a connected GPS to track pace, elevation, distance, water resistance, and your sleep, it gives you the info you need to smash life. Multisport Hybrid smartwatch So, with the same perks… Read More

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Looking at fully comp or third-party insurance? Minimise your premiums with these tips

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Posted: 21/07/2020

Shopping around for car insurance isn’t exactly the most exciting thing in the world, however, it’s something every responsible driver must do. It’s easy to think that you’re stuck with the car insurance price you’ve been quoted – click the link for car insurance cover comparisons – but with some careful planning and some simple changes, you can dramatically reduce the cost of your insurance premiums. Here we’ll examine some simple ways you can minimise your insurance premiums, whether you’re looking for third party or comprehensive cover.  Compare, compare, compare!  If you already have a policy in place and you’re due for renewal, don’t just sit there and accept it. By allowing your car insurance policy to roll over every year, you’re simply missing out on the opportunity to save on your cover. As soon as you get your renewal price, speak with your insurance provider to negotiate a better deal. You should also compare your current cover and price online to see what other options are available. Remember, you are not obliged to stay with the same insurance provider year on year – it’s their role to provide you with the cover you need at a price that you can continue to afford.  Take a defensive driving course This one is recommended for new and inexperienced drivers who are likely to be facing high premiums. Which is why taking commendable steps to become a safer and more skilled driver with a defensive driving course is often rewarded by wary insurance companies. Taking an accredited… Read More

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Love your Nike sneakers? Why not own a stake in the company?

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Posted: 20/07/2020

Fans of Michael Jordan’s Netfilix series, The Last Dance, listen up! Here is your opportunity to not only score a pair of iconic Air Jordans, but also a share in Nike thanks to a Stake and Butter partnership.  Stake is a homegrown digital US stock brokerage service and Butter is a Sydney-based hybrid sneaker bar, champagne bar and dabbles in delicious fried chicken.  “Your prized sneaker collection and the US stock market might seem like different worlds, but they’re more similar than you think,” says Stake CEO and co-founder, Matt Leibowitz. New data reveals Aussies are jumping on Nike shares with an upswing of 35% of Nike trades, valued at AU$1million since the controversial Jordan documentary aired. Stake trading data also reported the number of Aussie Nike traders has increased by 45% in the first half of 2020, compared to the second half of 2019. There are also more Gen Z and Y Nike investors than all older generations combined. Interested in finding out more? Join a virtual panel event on Tuesday, 21 July at 6.30pm to hear some of Australia’s leading trading experts and commentators discuss how the stock and sneaker markets are more similar than you think. The panel includes: Finder.com.au investments editor Kylie Purcell Equity Mates Investing podcast co-founder Bryce Lesky Stake CEO and co-founder and former US high frequency trader Matt Leibowitz Butter sneaker & stock trader Justin ‘KhameleonKickz’ Michael The panel will discuss how sneaker traders and stock traders think about their markets to invest for the future; how trends… Read More

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Huawei’s P40 Pro and MateBook pack punch but smartphone is limited by software

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Updated: 20/07/2020

Huawei fans will be happy to know the P40 series is now available in Australia, with the P40 Pro featuring a high-quality Ultra Vision Leica Quad Camera with Huawei XD Fusion Engine. The smartphone’s camera is capable of incredible zoom capabilities and has an overflow display as well as a high definition selfie camera. The camera also manages to take impressive images in low-light environments.  Battery life is a big selling point, as is its cutting edge design. With light use, you should be able to get two full days’ worth of activity.  The one thing that could be a deal-breaker is the lack of available software due to the absence of Google services such as Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube. The RRP for the Huawei P40 is AU$1099 and the P40 Pro is AU$1599.  P40 Pro highlights in a nutshell: Ground-breaking camera innovations that radically expand mobile photography and video capture possibilities, including the advanced Ultra Vision Leica camera system. Cutting-edge design including the HUAWEI Quad-curve Overflow Display that delivers outstanding fluidity and responsiveness. Powered by Kirin 990 5G to deliver integrated 5G connectivity with the most comprehensive 5G band support, robust AI performance and power. While Huawei’s new high-end laptop – the MateBook X Pro – is competitively priced, the hardware has not changed much since its predecessor. Weight, dimensions and design are pretty much identical, with a 13.9 inch LCD panel. The obvious difference is the newer Intel i7-10510U CPU.  Pricing for the Huawei MateBook X Pro starts at… Read More

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What’s the right way to drink Australian MILO, anyway?

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Updated: 16/07/2020

When you think about the fact we drink cow juice, it’s enough to make you gag, so why wouldn’t you want to disguise the taste with something chocolatey, delicious and – as it turns out – completely and divisively contentious? Aussie MILO, of course. They took a poll recently and according to its results, turns out that in order to do so as an authentic Australian drinker; you do it cold. For two months, Australians fought it out, debating whether drinking MILO hot or cold is best, then taking it to a vote. The debate was settled today, with MILO cold emerging as the Aussie favourite with 65% of votes. The discussion took the nation by storm, as the equivalent of nearly one in four Australians got involved in 6 million interactions across social media, and ultimately, almost 90,000 people voting, for #MILOTeamCold – 58,199 votes – or #MILOTeamHot, with 31,388 votes. So, how do you make it like a natural? Heap a few tablespoons of the good stuff into the bottom of a tall glass. Fill it with cold milk. Add more spoonfulls of MILO on the top. Then, eat it by the spoonful from the top, mix the rest, eat what’s left and guzzle the milk. See more at the MILO website

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Forget ‘bougie’, it’s all about the boozie staycation this winter

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Because you can’t do anything for what’s looking increasingly like the rest of 2020, it’s officially become the year of the backyard holiday! Of, if you’re feeling fancy, the staycation holiday at such stunning digs as the QT Hotel Sydney and QT Hotel Bondi. With nice everything, compete with in-room service as normal, they’ve turned it up a notch by introducing the Sydney cocktail masters, the Cocktail Porter. The rooms now come stacked with premium handcrafted bottled cocktails AND when you stay, you can enter into a comp to win the ultimate hide and seek QT Sydney Staycation complete with a Cocktail Porter in-room cocktail bottle hunt, fully stocked mini bar and dinner for two at Parlour Cucina. Up your alley? Why not! Not like you’re doing anything else. To enter visit the QT Sydney and QT Bondi competition pages.

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Queen Elizabeth opens her doors again: Visit the official royal residences

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Updated: 16/11/2022

If Monarchy is your thing and taking a peek behind the walls of how they live is on your list of UK ‘must dos’, then get excited, because the Royal Collection Trust has some good news. The official residences of Her Majesty The Queen will reopen to the public from Thursday 23 July! After the good news about the UKs reversing of lockdown was released, the RCT has been ready to go with throwing open the doors to some prized locations, like: Windsor Castle the Palace of Holyroodhouse the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, and The Queen’s Galleries in London and Edinburgh You’ll need to wear masks and adhere to the Covid-19 rules as you peruse collections, peek behind doors and enjoy exhibitions, like: George IV: Art & Spectacle, which explores the life and collecting of arguably the most magnificent, and certainly the most flamboyant of British monarchs. Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace, 11 December 2020 – February 2022, which brings together some of the most important paintings in the Royal Collection from the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace. As well as Japan: Courts and Culture, originally due to open in June 2020, is now expected to open in Spring 2022 For more of what’s on and to buy tickets to the spaces, visit the RCT website here from 8 July.

Category: ART, ARTS & CULTURE, CITIES, FEATURES, LIFESTYLE, LONDON

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Amp up your calcium intake with Naturobest capsules

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Posted: 10/07/2020

Here’s a surprising figure. Did you know that 73% of females and 51% of males over the age of two are deficient in calcium? And as more people discover they are intolerant to dairy, the veganism movement is only going to increase.  The problem with calcium deficiency is that it can lead to osteoporosis later in life. This is where Naturobest Calcium & Magnesium Plus K2 & D3 capsules can help you navigate through these murky waters.  Naturobest capsules have been designed to easily dissolve in water with pleasant-tasting Lipocal that has a natural lemon and lime flavour.  Vegan-friendly, this formula is free from animal products, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, gluten, lactose, msg, nuts, oats and other grain derived ingredients, including peanuts, sulfites, soy, sucralose, wheat and yeast.   So what are the main features of these capsules? Calcium & Magnesium Plus K2 & D3 is a high potency calcium and magnesium powder that has been specially formulated to: Support a healthy pregnancy. Maintain healthy nervous system function. Reduce symptoms of premenstrual tension. Decrease muscle cramps. Support healthy muscle contraction function. Assist healthy bone development. Help promote bone mineralisation and strength. Maintain healthy teeth. Support calcium absorption in bones. A diet deficient in calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life.

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3 ways to get your life CLEAN with Space, Avant Garden and Reserve

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Updated: 16/11/2022

What does it take to smell Clean? About £82 and a trip to SpaceNK in the UK, is all! The brand name has fast-become synonymous with quality and sensational fragrances, born out of consciousness and the desire to be decent. The Clean Beauty Collective Inc. was established in Ottawa, Canada in 2003 and in NYC in 2009, toiling away at its mission to create and manufacture products for mindful consumers seeking not only quality in their beauty products, but also peace-of-mind that their products are simple, trusted and conscious. Combine all that together and you’re gifted the three CLEAN ranges of Reserve, Avant Garden and their latest addition, Space; for the home. All about CLEAN Reserve With quality finishings on their fragrance bottles like sustainable wood caps, a fully recyclable bottle, manufactured in a solar-powered facility and corn-derived cellophane, all delivered in recyclable boxes, its a brand that knows very potently, the difference between right and wrong. On top of that, the Reserve range is the culmination of a unique, creative collaboration with three of the world’s top fragrance houses chosen because of their commitment to sustainability and philanthropy, marrying a trueartisanal perfumery with high-quality raw ingredients for an olfactive journey for the nose, like no other. You’ll find the CLEAN Reserve range in smells like these: Sueded Oud – a balance of freshness and deep incense, surrounded by warmth and earthiness Citron Fig – is an explosion of freshness with a unique blend of citrus, spices and woods. Rain – blends Amazonian rain with… Read More

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