Apple’s iOS 5 Newsstand for men – the mags you need to read
A lot has been made by the publishing industry about Apple’s Newsstand with iOS 5. But does it...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 28, 2011 | Lifestyle
A lot has been made by the publishing industry about Apple’s Newsstand with iOS 5. But does it...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
The humble Casio calculator watch from the 1980s is back in fashion but somewhat hard to track down. So here is where you can get them. The black version is pretty much available anywhere. While it’s still pretty cool, it’s the...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
These are the kind of studies that science was designed for! European researchers have found that eating lots of strawberries can protect the mucous membrane in your stomach from the dangers of alcohol. But it gets better...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
Last weekend, I bought my two year old son his first bed. Shaped like a shiny red race car, he’s already in love with it, even though it lacks a mattress and sheets at the moment. While a large chunk of the core assembly...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
New Jersey Mayor Chris Christie has confirmed that Formula 1 will race on the banks of the city in...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
Boeing couldn’t swipe back at Airbus with a full-width double-decker plane, but the new 787 Dreamliner is still a pretty damn cool thing. Released into the commercial airline world by Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA), the...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
Although Sydney weather seems to be doing everything in its power to convince us otherwise, Summer is almost upon us, which means it’s cricket season. To get you in the mood, Cricket Australia has revealed this new ad for...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 26, 2011 | Lifestyle
The streamers have fallen and the cheers have subsided. The tenth birthday of the iPod is well and truly over. But should anyone have celebrated in the first place? I would argue that the answer is ‘no’, but only in...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 26, 2011 | Lifestyle
Most of us are probably unlikely to ever partake in a triathlon, but if you’re ever overcome by an overwhelming desire to run, swim and cycle your way to exhaustion, make sure you have a Garmin Forerunner 910XT strapped to...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 26, 2011 | Lifestyle
I hate shaving. It takes too much time, leaves my skin all sensitive covered in a horrible rash. But if you’re the kind of person who enjoys having a stubble-free face enough to spend lots of money on it, the Power Shave...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 25, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you take your ping pong seriously – and you should – then you won’t even blink at the thought of dropping $US45K on a rubber table tennis table. Made by American artist Tom Burr for luxury retailer Neiman...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
A brushcutter is a once-in-a-decade kind of purchase, but the latest model from Husqvarna looks to offer some simple improvements to make it a worthwhile contender. As anyone who’s ever spent any serious time mowing lawns...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
The problem with debuting with an impossibly good alternative album like Parachutes is that...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
Want a gym membership that comes with nothing other than entry to a good gym? Jetts Fitness has that one covered. No hard sells, no weird classes and no annoying staff. Being fit has never been easier thanks to the sheer amount...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
With summer knocking on the door, the time is ripe for casual surfers across the country to start waxing the board and getting ready for another season of sun, sand and surf. If you’re planning a surfing road trip, this...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
You would have been crazy to bet against them, but New Zealand has won its second Rugby World Cup...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 21, 2011 | Lifestyle
The good, old Stanley knife, despite being a stalwart of the Australian toolbox for generations, is far from anything that could be described as aesthetically pleasing. Thankfully, there is now the iSlice Box Cutter, which...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 21, 2011 | Lifestyle
What do you get the man who has everything? How about a pair of solid gold shoelaces, worth $19,000? No, we’re not joking… Hand woven in Columbia from the finest 24-karat gold, exotic shoelace company Mr. Kennedy...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 21, 2011 | Lifestyle
You could go cruising down the Amazon in a boat that is more like a suave Surry Hills apartment rather than a cruise ship. Aqua Expeditions offers a range of cruises down the Amazon River on its two boats, the M/V Aqua and M/V...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 20, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you had hoped, foolishly, that you might support the All Blacks while watching the Rugby World...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 20, 2011 | Lifestyle
How is it that the genius minds over at ThinkGeek seem to create the exact products for nerdy fathers to buy for their kids. Like the new Star Trek Enterprise Light Up Feeding System, which will have grown men pretending to be...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 20, 2011 | Lifestyle
Next time something bad happens in your life, take a leaf from this guys book and walk it off – who knows, you might actually see something new… If you’ve ever had something terrible happen in your life, you know how...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 20, 2011 | Lifestyle
Following the tragic death of Dan Wheldon at the Las Vegas 300 IndyCar Series race, the V8 Supercar championship has announced former McLaren F1 test driver Darren Turner will take his place in the #1 HRT. Turner (pictured above...
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Oct 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
We follow up last week’s caller question on quality sub $1000 Cameras by chatting with...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
One of Network Ten’s big hires over the last year was George Negus from SBS. The famous Australian news journalist shifted networks to boost Ten’s push to become a more serious news source as it tried to catch market leaders...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
Affordable watches that exude style with just a hint of attitude – that’s what you’ll find in a Thomas Sabo watch. While it may be tempting to put some serious effort into saving for a serious watch – say a Rolex...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
Need an instant library? Love the look of a full book case? Too lazy to fill your empty case yourself? Strand Bookstore in New York City has the answer. One of the most famous bookshops in the world, Strand Bookstore, isn’t...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
Samsonite or American Tourister not doing it for you? Try Henk. Its cases are amazing…ly...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
If the idea of an all-electric DMC-12 DeLorean wasn’t enough to get you musing on the paradox of time travel, what about a DeLorean watch? Swiss watch manufacturer Romain Jerome has confirmed it is working with DeLorean...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 18, 2011 | Lifestyle
According to a report in today’s SMH, Prime Minister’s approval rating amongst men is sinking faster than an Asylum seeker’s leaky boat. But is it because she’s a woman, or because of her policies? It...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 18, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you like travelling and need to keep in touch but can’t be bothered searching for the best global SIM card deal ever, JetStar can give you one that’s OK and easy – perhaps not super cheap though. It’s simple, next time...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 18, 2011 | Lifestyle
The Rugby World Cup semi-final on Sunday night was so painful to watch, it was impossible to bring myself to write about it yesterday. But now that time has healed the pain of defeat, it’s time to offer allegiance to a...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 17, 2011 | Lifestyle
While the world waits for technology to advance far enough to turn our smartphones into proper wallet replacements, designers at HEX and The Hundreds have joined forces to create this amazing iPhone case wallet. Available in...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 17, 2011 | Lifestyle
Dog owners, you no longer need to howl at the moon every month when you suddenly realise you’ve run out of dog food. A new startup is offering free, regular delivery of your favourite dog food to NSW, Victoria and South...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 17, 2011 | Lifestyle
Publisher Taschen releases the book no comic fan should be living without. It will create a whole...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 17, 2011 | Lifestyle
One of the most eagerly anticipated movies of the year, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 17, 2011 | Lifestyle
What do you do if you’re stupidly rich and like cars and motorcycles? You build your own race...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 17, 2011 | Lifestyle
The 2011 Indy Car Championship has been decided in disastrous fashion with a fiery 15-car wreck....
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Oct 15, 2011 | Lifestyle
For over a year from my electricity, gas, water, mobile phone, strata, pay TV and health insurance...
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Oct 14, 2011 | Lifestyle
Casio has just released the seriously stylish Edifice Limited Edition watch with Red Bull Racing....
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 14, 2011 | Lifestyle
It’s a bloody outrage. Wrigleys has release Extra Active, a new chewing gum that has crystal strips on it and is crunchy! From the makers of Extra, Extra Professional and, you know, other Extra products, comes Extra Active. It’s...
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Oct 13, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you thought last weekend’s Bathurst, F1 and rugby was too much to contend with, hold onto...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 13, 2011 | Lifestyle
Lonely Planet, the biggest authority in travel guides, is rolling out refreshed guides. If you’re planning a trip, get all the good tips from the guys who have done it all before They’re an institution in travel. Trusted by...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 13, 2011 | Lifestyle
Although there is absolutely no evidence to suggest the above, how could you not be inspired by...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 13, 2011 | Lifestyle
The watch is making a comeback as a ‘must have’ fashion statement for both the upwardly mobile and downwardly lazy. Now you don’t have to re-mortgage your house to make the statement. Brietling, TAG-Heuer,...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 13, 2011 | Lifestyle
It’s almost too much to hope for as a Wallabies supporter… Yesterday, All Blacks...
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Oct 13, 2011 | Lifestyle
At any big sporting event, be it the cricket, the football, or the races, you’ll find a...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 12, 2011 | Lifestyle
A few years ago, some strong winds blew my side gate off its hinges. Ripped the screws right out of the wood as if they were nothing more than velcro. I fixed it – temporarily – by drilling out the screw holes and...
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Oct 12, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you’re anything like me, you keep losing the garage door openers – even though we...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 12, 2011 | Lifestyle
Magazine sales have been nose-diving for years. But the extra pressure to perform has pushed...
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