There’s a particular silence inside our camera rolls. Thousands of moments – golden hours, dinner tables, faces we miss – waiting in a cloud we rarely revisit. We scroll, we save, we forget. But lately, there’s a quiet pull back to the tangible. A desire to make our homes – not our phones – the places where our memories settle.

Think of it less as decorating and more as assembling a living diary. A gallery wall that shifts with the seasons. A row of frames on a bookshelf, each one a portal to who you were at the time. Even a cluster of mini prints taped above a desk – small, eternal reminders in spaces where we need grounding most. These aren’t curated for guests. They’re curated for you.

Fujifilm Photos feels like the gentle facilitator of this return to tactility. Their Fujifilm Photo Printing Services are intentionally simple – clean, intuitive, the opposite of decision paralysis. Upload the photos you already love, the ones buried six months deep, and turn them into pieces you can hold. Start with something easy: a stack of prints for your bedside table, swapped out whenever life changes. It’s a small shift, but it makes the room feel lived-in, personal, warm.

For larger gestures, think about anchoring a space with a single oversized print. A beach from a trip that changed you; the face of someone who feels like home. Printed big, the photo becomes less of an object and more of an atmosphere. Fujifilm Photos’ quality makes sure it feels intentional – elevated rather than sentimental.

And then there are the quieter, slightly “cheesy” options that actually bring the most joy. A mug with a moment you adore, waiting for you each morning. A photo book that carries memories of your favourite place. A personalised calendar built from a year worth remembering. We pretend these things are cliché, but secretly they make the everyday feel softer, more ours.

The truth is, when you print your photos, the energy of a room changes. Spaces feel fuller. Corners feel considered. You’re not just styling a home – you’re honouring the life happening inside it.

In a world overflowing with images, maybe the real luxury is choosing a few and letting them linger. Fujifilm Photo Printing Services hands us the tools to do exactly that. The rest is simply paying attention.

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Former Industry Minister Ed Husic had laid out an initial response to the adoption of AI technologies back in September 2024. It was a “risk based” approach, one that was designed to respond to generative AI and other forms of AI, even as the technology evolved.

But now these 10 rules designed to govern “high-risk” AI, create risk management strategies and provide adequate testing of new tech have been abandoned. Instead the Federal Government will use existing frameworks and existing expertise to manage the expansion of AI technology.

What were the protective guardrails?

The idea behind Husic’s AI “guardrails” was to protect people and the community from potentially “high-risk” AI tools. These would be technologies that could have a real impact on physical and mental safety, civil liberties and opportunities. Some examples cited are things like self-driving cars or even tools that sift through job applications and decide who should be considered for a role and who should not.

We’ve already seen evidence of how AI hiring software has misogynistic practices, preventing women from accessing the same employment opportunities as white men. Naturally, these instances have prompted many to have concerns about legitimacy and safety of the use of AI in “high-risk” environments.

The “guardrails” would have required steps like independent testing before and after release; clear labelling and notifications to inform people when AI has been used; and also requiring organisations who use “high-risk” AI to have a staff member responsible for ensuring the technology is used safely.

The guardrails were:

Why did the Government decide to drop them?

We’ve all seen and heard many instances of AI-powered technologies going wrong. From gen-AI tools engaging in racist behaviours all the way to consulting firm Deloitte recently produced a tax-payer funded report for the Government that was riddled with mistakes and inaccuracies. So, why would the Government choose to drop protections around the use of high-risk AI?

Several business and productivity interests have been campaigning to have the guardrails abandoned.

Billionaire Scott Farquhar argued in a National Press Club address that there should be fewer regulations around AI tools; including that they should receive an exception to copyright, text and data mining laws.

The Productivity Commission called for these AI guardrails to pause citing it could stifle economic growth in the tech sector. Industry group DIGI, which represents the likes of Meta, Google and Microsoft, argued against the guardrails citing it that it increases regulatory complexity.

“DIGI recommends that policy responses first build on existing regulation, rather than introducing new legislation aimed at regulating AI as a technology,” DIGI said in a statement.

The new National AI Plan comes instead of a standalone AI act, choosing to build upon existing rules and regulations. The Governement said it will work with the states and territories to clarify the existing rules around things like copyright law and AI use in healthcare among other things.

Do we need a standalone AI act?

The question is: do existing and older regulations cast a wide enough net to capture and mitigate the potential safety issues of such rapidly evolving technology?

As part of further negotiations in August of 2025, Husic has called for a specific and stand-alone AI act with the idea that laws and regulations have to constructed in a way that can adapt and respond swiftly – given just how quickly AI technology evolves. Husic has said that Frankensteined, patchwork regulation is not the answer.

“If we don’t have an economy-wide [AI] Act, what we get left with is a Whack-A-Mole approach, where an AI problem comes up, we whack a new law and regulation on it,” Husic said.

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It’s the car that pushed Porsche beyond its elite sports car roots and into a new market: SUVs. Since its debut in 2002, the Cayenne has become one of the world’s most-coveted luxury vehicles. Now, more than 20 years on, this automotive and engineering icon has been reimagined like its sibling, the Macan – yes, the Cayenne has gone electric.

The re-envisioned Porsche Cayenne Electric family is made up of two models; the Cayenne Electric and the Cayenne Electric Turbo. Of course, one of the first questions anyone has when a automotive icon goes electric is what the range looks like. The Cayenne Electric certainly does not disappoint, with 642 km WLTP and 623km for the Turbo on the European models. It’s an impressive feat for a car in the super sports car category.

The next question is inevitably, how fast is it? Electric cars are typically full of weighty batteries, so questions regarding speed are valid. Porsche’s dedication to masterful engineering means the high-end Cayenne Electric Turbo falls well under the 3-second 0-100km/h requirement to be considers a super sports car; achieving it in just 2.5 seconds, with a top speed of up to 260 km/h on the track. Considering it has to weigh over 2.5 tonnes that’s quite an achievement.

The design language remains true to the core tenets of what makes the Cayenne a Porsche icon. Strongly contoured wings, a gently sloping roof line, frameless doors and a two-tone concept designed to underline the car’s impressive proportions. It’s bigger than its combustion engine predecessor. 55 millimetres longer to be exact. It boasts dimensions of 4,985 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width and 1,674 mm in height. The larger size is most noticeable in the wheelbase; an increase of roughly 13 cm means more legroom in the rear and a more comfortable experience for backseat passengers. Interior mood lighting, a sliding panoramic roof and panel (not just seat) heating all amp up the comfort and unique driving experience.

“The new Cayenne is unmistakably Porsche and unmistakably Cayenne. We’ve built on proven design features and preserved what makes this SUV unique. The result is a modern design concept that carries the Cayenne into the future,” says Michael Mauer, Head of Style Porsche.

With the new Cayenne Electric, Porsche has also worked on how fast it can charge its batteries. A super-fast 400kW charger means the battery can refill from 10% up to 80% in just 16 minutes, when charging via a cable. In a first for Porsche, the Cayenne Electric is also capable of charging wirelessly, almost exactly like your iPhone can. Park it over Porsche’s wireless charging plate in your car parking space and the car starts charging. It’s a slower method, but undeniably more convenient when charging at home.

“The Cayenne Electric shows performance in a completely new dimension, with innovative technologies that we have developed in motorsport. It sets new standards in the SUV segment – in terms of driving characteristics as well as charging,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG.

“Outstanding electric performance meets very real everyday usability. Excellent long-distance comfort combines with un- compromising off-road capability.”

It is interesting to note that more than a third of Porsche’s sport car sales are for electric vehicles these days. Now, the new all-electric Cayenne is the latest milestone Porsche’s transformation; one which showcases the brand’s passion for cutting-edge innovation and a considered future.

The new Cayenne Electric can be ordered now. They are expected to arrive in Australia in the third quarter of 2026. Australian prices start at $167,800 for the Cayenne Electric and $259,900 for the Cayenne Turbo Electric.

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It’s been some time since Apple stopped adding these extras to iPhone boxes, but their absence feels freshly relevant as wired headphones stage something of renaissance. Once considered a tech relic, the wired headphone has become a bit of a cultural statement. It was about practicality, but has since become more of a personality trait.

Wireless Bluetooth headphones have been around for nearly a decade now – a symbol of innovation when they first emerged. Today, they’re everywhere. Seen most on TikTok, where trends reflect a growing fascination with imperfection and tactility. But that same nostalgia seems to be rippling through the zeitgeist at large. In fact, nostalgia might just be the trendiest thing out there. Fashion has already gone through Y2K maximalism, indie sleaze, and Tumblr-era, but now tech is following the same wash-and-rewear pattern.

You’ve probably noticed it too – wired headphones are everywhere. Over the past year especially, they’ve reemerged across fashion and media. Jacob Elordi has been spotted on coffee runs in Paris with his wired headphones, while Addison Rae wears hers in her music video Headphones On. Fashion IT-girls like Bella Hadid and Zoë Kravitz have both been photographed in their off-duty street style. Even Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first campaign for Balenciaga leaned into the look, featuring model Mona Tougaard wearing wired headphones as she lay in bed – the campaign was a visual embodiment of effortless utility and refined allure.

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When you analyse celebrity style – in an age where most have stylists – their choices are filtered through PR teams and ultimately designed to sustain a narrative. Street style becomes simply an extension of that performance. For the likes of Bella Hadid and Lily-Rose Depp — the reigning cool girls — that narrative often reads as low-effort; a carefully constructed kind of anti-luxury.The decision to wear a $29 pair of wired headphones instead of a $249 wireless pair feels less like convenience and more like intent. A fashion statement disguised as nonchalance; a new way to signal distinction, where today, luxury itself, has become too common.

Whether chosen without a thought or a deliberate style statement, there’s undeniably a cultural tension to the rise of relics like wired headphones. A costume of sincerity, you could call it. The performance of not performing. Jacob Elordi’s offhand remark when asked about being performative – “I think people need to get out more maybe” – could just as easily describe a longing for something unfiltered in an overly-curated world. In a society where everyone is searching for individuality, even rebellion can become can become another trend.

A costume of sincerity, you could call it. The performance of not performing.

Sociologists call it conspicuous anti-consumption, or the inverse of flaunting wealth. The way celebrities wear thrifted T-shirts with couture skirts, or wired headphones paired inconspicuously with a Bottega Veneta Andiamo bag. It’s a visual shorthand for being both above and outside the mainstream.

But I think you could also view this shift as an itch for reconnection and authenticity. Technology and the surge of generative AI is fusing reality and simulation. This new technology has indeed given us unprecedented innovations, capabilities and connection, but ironically it’s also introduced distance. A reality where people update an app before they can use their toothbrush, have their “smart fridge” write a grocery list, find kinship in internet forums over the real world, and talk out their problems to ChatGPT rather than a friend.

Sometimes progress distances us from what’s real and reliable; and the return of the wired headphones might subtly represent a yearn for literal, real-world, tangible connection. While Bluetooth headphones promise the freedom of no strings attached, the concept is tangled with dependencies of charging, pairing, ecosystems and battery life. Where a wired headphone might limit you physically, it gives you that dependable control. I could almost say in all of this, paradoxically, that in its constraint lies a kind of freedom.

Sometimes progress distances us from what’s real and reliable; and the return of the wired headphones might subtly represent a yearn for literal, real-world, tangible connection.

Over seven years of using AirPods myself, I am constantly losing them, dropping them, and have spent an annoying amount of time looking for and charging them. And so I’ve started to miss the ritual and intimacy of the wire. The soft pull against your jacket, the little knot you untangle before listening. It forces you to pause and take a moment, that you could say tech keeps trying to erase. So when I see people, even celebrities, wearing them I get it a bit more now. I’ll still keep using my AirPods (until I lose one, again), but maybe next time I’ll reach for the wired ones instead.

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Time has always been slippery. It disappears in the quiet minutes between emails, in the rush of mornings when we’re already late, in the domestic rituals that repeat endlessly – sweeping, scrubbing, resetting the home so it feels whole again. At the year’s end, when the calendar is heavy with home entertaining, deadlines and the hum of expectation, time feels especially scarce.

And yet, it’s in these moments that we notice the details most. The trail of sandy feet after the beach. A glass of red wine knocked over mid-conversation. Paw prints drying into the floor. Life has its own poetry, but it also leaves behind its own mess.

The gift, then, is not in avoiding it, but in reclaiming the hours it takes to set things right. This is where Roborock’s new innovations – the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow and the industry-first F25 Ultra Wet & Dry Vacuum – arrive. Not as futuristic gadgets vying for attention, but as subtle companions designed to carry some of the weight of the everyday. They make space for pause, for clarity, for moments that matter beyond the chore.

Rethinking the everyday

The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow reimagines what it means to keep a home clean. Powered by 20,000 Pa HyperForce Suction and an extra-wide 270 mm roller mop, it combines the strength of human-like mopping pressure with the precision of robotics. Its SpiraFlow Real-Time Self-Cleaning Mop refreshes itself continuously with clean water while a built-in scraper channels dirty water away, meaning every pass is as fresh as the first.

Daily life has a way of testing even the most patient of us: morning coffee grinds scattered across tiles, tomato sauce spills during backyard dinners, sandy paw prints from the beach. The Curv 2 Flow handles them all. Its 220 RPM rotation speed and boosted downward pressure allow it to scrub into stubborn stains, while its Reactive AI Obstacle Recognition glides it around furniture with uncanny awareness.

Even the details are considered. A Wet & Dry Separation Roller Shield lifts the mop 15 mm to protect carpets from moisture, and when the job is done, the Multifunctional Dock 4.0 automatically washes, dries and charges the machine with 75°C high-temperature cleaning and 55°C warm air drying. In practice, it means your floors stay spotless – and your robot is always ready for what’s next.

Steam as ritual

If the Curv 2 Flow is about quiet, consistent care, the F25 Ultra is about immediacy and power. This industry-first wet & dry vacuum introduces two high-temperature cleaning modes – dual 150°C steam and 86°C hot water – capable of breaking down dried-on stains in a single sweep. Paired with 22,000 Pa HyperForce Suction, it doesn’t just remove the mess, it sanitises the surface too, all without chemicals.

There’s an elegance in the details: the JawScraper system prevents tangles and streaks, making it ideal for households with long hair or pets. SlideTech 2.0 enhances manoeuvrability, while Flat Reach 2.0 gets beneath low furniture with ease. And in a nod to Roborock’s “smarter not harder” ethos, the roller cleans itself in just five minutes with a cycle of steam and water, so it’s always fresh for the next spill.

For those juggling the demands of work, children, or simply the unpredictable beauty of life, the F25 Ultra offers not just a cleaner floor, but a sense of calm. It reframes cleaning from burden to ritual – a way to reset the space and, in turn, the mind.

Roborock’s philosophy has always circled back to one idea: giving people back time. These two new launches extend that vision – not as flashy gadgets, but as quiet enablers of freedom. Designed for those who seek both quality and ease, they slip seamlessly into the rhythms of home life, allowing more space for presence, creativity, and rest.

And in this season – when time feels short and our to-do lists long – the gesture is simple yet profound. Less time spent scrubbing and sweeping; more time to live, to notice, to exhale.

You can find both models available to shop now, online at Roborock’s official online store.

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Apple’s M-chips are a unique feature of the brand’s devices. A chip is the “brain” of any computing device, powering processes and activity in every capacity. And and where many other tech brands choose to user third party supplied chips, Apple makes its own – because M-chips are designed to be uniquely compatible with the function and form of its devices.

The first iteration of the M-chip, the M1, was released in 2020; now we’re all the way up to the M5. So, if you have one of the predecessors, is it time to upgrade? Here’s what’s new.

The new M5 chip in summary

The star of the show, the M5 chip, is more powerful than ever. What does this mean for your processes? You’ll get a boost in performance graphics for gaming, video editing, and 3D apps. It also makes AI tools, especially generative AI tools, run faster and smoother. Essentially, it handles big workloads more efficiently, without draining as much battery.

For context, Apple reports that iPad with M5 is six times faster for video transcode performance in Final Cut Pro when compared to iPad Pro with M1. As for MacBook Pro, the performance is more than three times higher when looking at frame rates in games compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1.

iPad Pro with M5

Apple’s new iPad Pro is faster, smarter, and thinner than ever. The M5 chip makes video editing, gaming, and using generative AI tools much quicker. According to Apple, it’s several times faster than older iPads, especially ones with an M1 chip.

It also comes with a brighter, more colourful display, better wireless (Wi-Fi 7 for home, faster 5G on the go), and new iPadOS 26 features like improved multitasking and a proper window system—making it feel more laptop-like.

If you mostly browse the web, stream Netflix, and send emails, than the M5 improvements compared to previous chips won’t be as noticeable. But if you use your iPad for creative work—art, design, editing videos—or if you’re a heavy user of energy-intensive generative AI features, then the M5 iPad Pro will feel like a big step up.

MacBook Pro with M5 chip

The headline of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro is is longer battery life—up to 24 hours. Plus, a big boost in speed for AI-based operations, graphics work, and coding. Apps like Photoshop, Xcode, Blender, and video tools should run much faster.

Compared to older Intel Macs, the difference should be significant: faster, quieter, and way more efficient. Even compared to the first M1 MacBooks, the M5 is much faster when it comes graphics, and especially when using generative-AI. The screen, speakers, and camera are already excellent, and those carry over.

If you’re on an Intel MacBook or even the first-generation M1, the M5 is a huge leap in performance and battery life. If you already have an M4 MacBook, there are definitely improvements, but they are more modest. Although, if you rely on AI-heavy or graphics-heavy apps, they will be more noticeable.

Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip

Apple’s futuristic spatial computer, the Vision Pro, has had its first big refresh. The M5 chip makes the experience smoother, sharper, and faster, especially for AI-powered features like the avatars, and the 3D spatial scenes from your photos. The battery lasts a little longer too.

Separate from the M5-based improvements, there is a new Dual Knit Band, which is designed to be more comfortable for long sessions. The software update (visionOS 26) adds new features like widgets, more natural-looking avatars, and expanded content—think 3D movies, immersive sports, and new apps.

If you already bought the first Vision Pro, there are certainly some improvements which are nice-to-haves but not essential.

All the new devices are available for preorder at Apple.

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Emma Watson, Dua Lipa and Kaia Gerber (to name but a few) lead book clubs on their socials, #booktok is one of the buzziest areas on TikTok and physical and digital book sales are hitting record highs. Data from Kindle shows that its customers globally have read more than 129 billion pages already in 2025. That’s several billion more pages than the same time last year.

And, it’s not just because people are having to read for work or university. In Australia, the bibliophile’s favourite day to dive into a good book is Sunday, naturally. As for our favourite month to read? Kindle data shows this is unsurprisingly January, with Australians pouring over 1.7 billion pages during this summer holiday period.

It’s this thirst for literature that inspired Amazon to create its latest e-reader: the Kindle Colorsoft. A full vibrant colour version of the original e-paper device, and the new handbag staple for RUSSH team.

I got my first Kindle more than 10 years ago. I was nearly finished reading Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and absolutely ready to dive head-first into the second instalment. But I was also in the middle of moving out of home. Taking my entire childhood life and ruthlessly compressing it until everything fit into the 2.8×4 m2 bedroom of my new share house. It was clear that the contents of my bookshelf would be going to charity and that I wasn’t in a position to add further hard copies, unless they were making my list of all-time treasured tomes.

My boyfriend bought me the Kindle as a moving out gift, and even filled it with some of my cherished stories and also favourite self-published works. It’s now scratched-up and coffee-stained, but I still have that device, working just as perfectly as the day I received it.

The Kindle Colorsoft is a new device that builds on the experience of the original Kindle. It gives you full, vibrant colour versions of all your favourite book covers and book visuals. Recipe pictures in cookbooks are new in their original hues, kids picture books can be read with the full-colour imagery, and artworks and maps interspersed in fantasy novels can be viewed as intended.

I was about to head down to sit by the pool when I received my Kindle Colorsoft. I unboxed and set my device up in less than five minutes – and without needing any instructions. I then promptly connected it to my Goodreads account, and downloaded all the books that were already on my Kindle account – and then maybe one or two more. It’s so light, I barely noticed it in my bag.

The other features we know and love about Kindle have been enhanced too. You can now highlight your favourite passages in colours like pink or yellow. The device also shows you the commonly highlighted passages. I find it comforting and sweet to know that other people loved the same lines as me. The lock screen features a rotation of coloured artworks, and with the paper-like feel of the screen it’s a full sensory experience.

The battery life is impressive. I read every day for two weeks without needing a charge. That’s because e-readers with and their signature e-paper displays use far less power than phone and tablets. A traditional tablet or phone display works by literally flashing the display hundreds of times per second to render an image. An e-paper display shows a static image – such as a page of text or an image – until you decide it should be changed by flipping the page. No flashing. That causes far less eye-strain when compared to reading on a screen; an important consideration if you’re one of those people who accidentally ends up reading until 1am because you got to a good bit. Another differentiating factor? The Kindle Colorsoft if waterproof, so unlike your tablet, you don’t have to feel guilty about taking it to the beach.

Will Kindle ever truly replace the feeling of owning well-thumbed paperback? No, it won’t. But it’s not supposed to. Most of us will always turn to owning a physical copy of our most-loved and essential books. But for those us who don’t have the time to peruse the shops and buy a new $30 novel each week, Kindle is a digital library. An all-hours access pass to a more cost- and space-conscious way to tear through books.

It’s the back- and shoulder-friendly way to get all your uni books to and from campus, impervious to a leaky water bottle. It’s the easy way to jump between texts and compare highlighted notes. It’s the saving grace when you too quickly finished your latest romance novel on a Balinese holiday, and need another one, stat.

Is it really any surprise why this device is the new handbag essential?

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Enter, Instagram Rings — a newly-created prize for the platform’s most culture-defining creators. Announced (on Instagram, obviously) this week, there’s just 25 awards up for grabs from the platform’s three billion users, with boundary-pushing creativity billed as the main criterion.

Here’s what you need to know about Instagram rings.

What actually is Instagram Rings?

Instagram Rings is being sold as the platform’s answer to major awards shows like the Oscars or the Grammys — but for content creators. According to Instagram, it’s a way to recognise users who are pushing creative boundaries across Reels, Stories, and Lives.

The official Instagram account shared a fairly cryptic reel introducing the awards just yesterday, which you can watch in full here:

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Out of more than three billion monthly users, just 25 creators will be chosen to receive a Ring. The overarching goal of the awards is to spotlight in-app originality, experimentation, and influence measured beyond followers and likes.

Who are the judges?

The app has managed to pull together an iconic list of tastemakers to judge the awards.  Winners will be selected by a handpicked group of cultural figures, including:

When will the winners be announced?

Instagram hasn’t set an exact date yet, but the first-ever Rings recipients will be revealed later this year.

What will the winners receive?

Perhaps unsurprisingly for an app like Instagram, there are both digital and physical components to the award. Each of the 25 winners will receive:

How do you enter?

In short, you don’t.

To be considered for Instagram Rings, all you can do is use your account to the fullest – including engaging with accounts around you – in the hopes that you’ll catch the eye of one of the judges, and earn a nomination.

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From CHANEL’s nostalgia-infused wired headphone necklace to Dyson’s sleek and customisable OnTrac design, these are the ultra luxury headphones that will infuse your tech collection with a touch of elegant extravagance.

1. Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H100

Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay H100 are the embodiment of Danish design. With titanium drivers, state-of-the-art active noise cancellation, and optimisation for Dolby Atmos spatial audio, it created an immersive sound experience. Refined finishes, leather detailing, and a leather pouch for storage; the Beoplay H100 is a luxurious experience from the moment the device is unboxed.

2. Hermès Ateliers Horizons Headphones

Only available in select Hermès stores and locations, these are not the easiest set of headphones to track down. Ultra-luxurious, the Ateliers Horizons headphones marry haute couture with high fidelity. Thesy have hand-stitched leather earpads, made from saddle-grade hide. They also feature metallic finishes inspired by the iconic Kelly bag. These are headphones crafted for elegance as much the audio experience.

3. Montblanc MB 01

Combing luxury brand aesthetics with serious functional specs, the MB 01 over-ear headphones are constructed with premium leather and aluminium. The soft cushions are built for long sessions: work, travel or meetings. They boast active noise cancellation, more than 20 hours of battery life and Bluetooth multipoint – but there’s also a wired option. The MB 01 headphones are a sleek and designed for those looking for tech that aesthetically aligns with their lifestyle.

4. CHANEL PREMIÈRE SOUND Watch

The CHANEL Première Sound is a hybrid watch-necklace that incorporates nostalgia-infused set of wired headphones. Inspired by CHANEL’s iconic 1987 Première watch design, with octagonal case nodding to the No. 5 perfume stopper, it transforms into a wearable audio accessory. The wired in-ear monitors are integrated into the chain of the necklace, detachable, with a remote and microphone. This is the ultimate collectors accessory, a piece designed with retro-charm, craftsmanship and the house codes of CHANEL.

5. Sennheiser HE-1

The Sennheiser HE-1 is the brand’s flagship headphone and amplifier system. Hand-built, it combines tube amplifier warmth with transistor precision; it supports high-resolution audio via ASIO, and is engineered to reproduce sound at the very limits of what’s technically possible. Designed for those with discerning ears, price is available on request.

6. Dyson OnTrac

Dyson makes a bold claim with its OnTrac wireless headphones: best-in-class noise cancellation, real-time sound tracking, and long battery life. As with most Dyson products, the OnTrac headphones let the tech do the talking. The ANC system operates many thousands of times per second (384,000 readings/sec), reducing ambient noise by up to 40 dB. Frequency response is broad (6-Hz to 21 kHz), revealing depth in sub-bass and crisp treble. The 55 hours listening time is more than enough to get you through even the longest flight. And, multiple customisation options allow you to create a personalised experience for your taste and comfort.

7. Denon AH-D7200

Denon’s AH-D7200 are reference-level closed-back headphones . They employ 50 mm “FreeEdge” drivers made in Japan, with a natural walnut wood exterior. The ear cups are suspended on a leather headband with memory foam ear pads; the sound is ultra-accurate, certified Hi-Res, with a frequency extension well beyond audible limits (5 Hz to ~55 kHz). While these were designed for stationary listening (wiring preferred), the build makes them treasures for audiophiles who prize natural timbre and refinement.

8. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins makes the bold claim that the Px8 S2 are “the best headphones we’ve ever made”. They mark the new peak in the wireless ANC lineup. Crafted from aluminium and Nappa leather, these are slimmer than the predecessor and features replaceable ear cushions and headband, enhancing longevity. It delivers Hi-res wireless audio (24-bit / 96 kHz) with aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless support, plus robust wired options (3.5mm, USB-C). The Px8 S2 is for those wanting style, comfort, and the ultimate audio experience.

9. Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up Earphones

These wireless in-ear earphones are as much a fashion statement as they are audio gear. Crafted with lightweight aluminium frames, sapphire glass top disks, and with the classic Louis Vuitton Monogram motif, these are painstakingly styled to fit with the House’s codes. The charging case is work of art too—with LED “light ring” perimeters, gradients, and patterns that animate to indicate battery levels. In partnership with Master & Dynamic, these deliver hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.2, and about 12 hours per charge.

10. Apple AirPods Max

Apple’s AirPods Max are the brand’s flagship headphones. With computational audio (including spatial audio), premium finishes—aluminium earcups, knit mesh headband—they offer superior fit with adaptive EQ and strong ANC. Recent software updates add lossless audio via USB-C cable, enhancing fidelity for those who prefer wired listening. They are the go-to luxury option for audiophiles who wish to stay inside the Apple ecosystem.

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An agreement between TikTok owners, ByteDance and the USA has reportedly been reached. It will see TikTok’s American platform and assets transferred to USA owners, a condition of continued operation in the USA. The deal was reached just ahead of the original deadline to sell or shutdown – 17 September. Although, the deadline was later extended to 16 December.

This extension to the deadline gives ByteDance the time it needs to finalise the transfer of its American operations to a US owner. As part of the deal, the American owner will need to have an American-dominated board and also a member designated by the US Government. These requirements have come in response to concerns that American user information may be accessed by the Chinese Government.

TikTok currently have 170 million users in America, so this new deal is an important one for the vibrancy of the platform as a whole. While TikTok might seem like nothing more than a breeding ground for viral dances, impossibly niche jokes, and beauty trends, US users grappled with just how important it is to them after the app was banned for around 14 hours earlier this year.

After talks of potential restrictions on the app for months, the social media giant officially stopping operations in the US on 19 January 2025, after the Supreme Court failed to stop or delay the law mandating its sale by ByteDance. After less than 24 hours of the ban coming into effect, however, President Donald Trump reversed it, with US users flooding back to TikTok.

Now, it looks like the app could be here to stay for good. This most recent news comes after President Trump told Fox News that a group of “very wealthy people” are looking to buy the app, after the deadline for the app’s sale was extended for a third time to September 2025.

So what does it all mean? Everything you need to know about a potential ban of TikTok in the US, below.

What would a US-only TikTok look like?

While details are scant, the latest is that a sale of TikTok (from Chinese-owned parent company Byte Dance) is imminent. Previously we were told it would involve the launch of a new platform, designed for use in the US. It’s still unclear if this is the case.

It’s is also not clear as to how this new app would interact with TikTok in its current form, including whether US users would be able to interact with TikTok accounts from other countries.

Why does America want to ban TikTok?

It’s all got to do with the app’s parent company, Chinese-owned ByteDance. Back in April, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires ByteDance to sell the social media app’s US operations or face a ban. The forced sale is based on fears that the Chinese government could enlist ByteDance to hand over data from TikTok’s 170 million US users.

It’s not the first time the US government have attempted to rid TikTok from American phones. Previously, they’ve tried to block the app based on national security grounds, however this failed. Donald Trump also attempted to ban the app in 2020 when he was in office.

So, will the US ban TikTok?

When Donald Trump entered office on January 20, he promised to extend the deadline for ByteDance to sell the app. So far, Trump has stayed true to his word, although the first extension happened only after the TikTok ban had officially come into effect, with US users receiving a pop-up message when they tried to open the app for around 14 hours. It was also removed from the app store, to prevent new users from downloading it.

When would a new TikTok ban come into effect?

Initially, the legislation that passed in April 2024 gave ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok to a new buyer. This meant TikTok was either forced to sell or shut down in the US by 19 January 2025.

TikTok attempted to argue this ruling in federal court, however the U.S. Court of Appeals and the US Supreme Court have upheld the federal government’s law requiring the app to divest from Chinese parent company ByteDance.

Trump then signed an executive order delaying the TikTok ban until at least 19 June, 2025.

“My administration has been working very hard on a deal to save TikTok, and we have made tremendous progress,” Trump said about the extension. “The deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an executive order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days.”

Since then, Trump has extended the ban three times, delaying it until September 2025. It has now been extended again to 16 December to allow for the transfer of assets.

Could Australia follow suit?

There is potential for a US TikTok ban to inspire other countries to follow suit.

The Australian government is yet to take a firm stance, however in March 2024, the Coalition called for Australia to follow the US, and instate a ban over Chinese interference concerns.

Currently, TikTok is banned in India (as of June 2020), and is blocked in Iran, Nepal, Afghanistan and Somalia. In the UK and Europe, government and parliamentary workers are banned from using TikTok on their work devices.

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