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What to expect in the year ahead
Life, James Hein, Published on 31/12/2025
» The coming year will be full of artificial intelligence, robots and a Starlink communications experience that will have many moving from their current providers. Let's dig in with my predictions for 2026.
Compact EV battle
Life, Published on 04/08/2025
» The Munich Motor Show in September will host a raft of debuts from Polestar, Renault, Skoda, Volkswagen and others. As well as the launches of the new BMW iX3 and electric Mercedes GLC, a key focus will be on the much-anticipated new wave of small EVs.
A hell of a night. On loop
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/05/2025
» In Until Dawn, horror is a ticking clock.
Astronomical success
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/12/2024
» Although a relatively young brand, Laurent Ferrier has built a strong track record at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). Its first take on the moon phase complication recently won the Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize at the GPHG 2024.
A different perspective
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/11/2024
» When aspiring photographer Thana Tharapit was a high school student, he decided to enter the School of Architecture, Art and Design at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. To create an impressive portfolio, he decided to tag along with some rescue volunteers and waste collectors to document their work with a camera.
EV and straight-six options
Life, FELIX PAGE, Published on 11/11/2024
» The BMW M3 will return for a seventh generation with the choice of either a straight-six turbo petrol engine or a high-tech EV powertrain with huge power and unprecedented dynamic ability.
A mystery without urgency
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/06/2024
» Not to be confused with this year's American horror of the same title, Inheritance is a Polish mystery comedy that just dropped on Netflix. The film tells the story of a dying billionaire and eccentric inventor, Wladyslaw, who invites his estranged relatives home to inherit his fortune. Unexpectedly, he prepares one last game to test their reconciliation and teamwork.
Imagining a world without cash
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/05/2024
» How safe are you in a purely digital economy? If you are carrying cash, someone can of course rob you, or you can lose it or give it to someone. You can also have a stash of it at home for emergencies or for buying something from a garage sale. For the most part, you retain control over any cash you manage. Electronic cash can still be stolen and your ability to spend it can be taken by someone else if your details get into the wrong hands. However, it's convenient, just tap and go, or in some cases, just wave your smartphone over a pad. While you have no idea where your money actually is, a small piece of plastic, your watch or a phone can retrieve it for you for a payment. You can even use it to get cash from a wall.
Solar solutions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/02/2024
» Four years ago, Boonyuen Siritham, president of the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), paid around 17,000 baht to 18,000 baht monthly in petrol and electricity bills. As an environmentalist, she aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut her expenses so she decided to install a solar rooftop and switched to an electric car. Since then, she pays only 2,500 baht per month for electricity.
Star in the making?
Life, MARK TISSHAW, Published on 04/12/2023
» Never has a Stella been so significant. No, not a pint of Belgium's finest enjoyed at 6am in the airport to kick-start the holiday of a lifetime but rather Stellantis's new STLA (pronounced Stella, geddit?) architecture.