Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

From breakthrough skincare formulas to groundbreaking makeup textures, beauty innovation has pushed forth speedily—especially in these times of pandemic, when self-love and self-care are so essential.

What's the first image that comes to mind when someone starts talking about "soldiers" in a video game context?

How do you create culture? A dash of bravery, a few drops of creativity, dollops of passion and a desire to pass it on to the next generation. The Peak pairs five current and future icons from five different cultural fields and transcribe their riveting conversations.

The kitchen countertop has seen more action than any other surface in our homes. Brands around the world continue to develop next-generation materials to be more durable, sustainable and beautiful.

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Did Microsoft or Sony bring the bigger set of guns with their console and gaming reveals so far?

Diageo debuts the first-ever collection curated by master blender Dr Jim Beveridge – and it’s a doozy.

If there is one thing born of the pandemic that we’d like to see continuing, it’s the outpouring of innovative take-home options from restaurants offering everything from food boxes containing a feast of gourmet goodies to DIY kits allowing you to experience a meal a la minute. Here are some of our favourites.

Most folks who love smartphone photography know that pressing the shutter is only half the effort.

What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

Check out what’s new in stores this month.

If you’ve endured a few bumps and detours in the game of life, don’t be disheartened – these events might just make all the difference.

Happiness is about the things we share and care about. Here’s what’s bringing smiles to The Weekly team.

Living on your own comes with many joys and challenges. Here are 30 nifty appliances that make flying solo a breeze.

As staying home becomes the new going out, we’re filling our wardrobes with these key new styles.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

For reigning Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the brand’s signature tuxedo is a sacred obsession – and rightly so. Keng Yang Shuen reports on the iconicism and enduring relevance of Le Smoking.

With dials made from precious stones originating from space or the earth, these pretty timepieces attract even the attention of our most exotic feathered friends.

Managing money in your marriage is both a significant and delicate matter. Here are some tips to help you minimise conflict and misunderstandings

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

It’s good for our animal friends and your conscience.

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Wendy Jacobs and her daughter, Iman Fandi, as both take the combination of fashion and family to brave, new heights

Arlo Ultra.

This year marks the 11th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Singapore tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products and services.

The annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards serves to honour the very best in tech brands, products and services.

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Spring’s most ethereal dresses are an ode to the colour of always, now and forever—in every shade and tone

Hollywood A-listers and the everywoman are increasingly turning to doctor-backed skincare brands to achieve complexion perfection. But are they all they are hyped up to be? Arissa Ha explores

Midway between a cake, a tart and a slice, these slab cakes are the perfect way to sweeten a crowd.

THE PLANT STEM CELL SECRET TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN

BETTER LIVES, BETTER SELVES

Their voices are loud and clear.

Here’s our guide to creating one that suits your lifestyle and blends harmoniously with the rest of your home.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

Boardroom Makeup | C-Spiked Potions | Spring/Summer Trends

SWIPE RIGHT

THEY WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO MISS: THOSE DRAMATIC WHITE DRESSES THAT BLOOMED ALL OVER THE SPRING/SUMMER 2020 RUNWAYS, EVOKING A CERTAIN SWEET NOSTALGIA.

In the decade that she’s been at the helm of Aware, former lawyer Corinna Lim has spearheaded numerous projects and campaigns – from helping single parents to victims of sexual assault – that have led to positive changes in the community.

The husband-and-wife co-founders of contemporary womenswear label Beyond The Vines are using their complementary expertise to build a brand that offers thoughtful clothes for every woman.

Another year, another set of true wireless earbuds. This year the competition has only gotten stiffer, with Bluetooth 5.0 and water resistance becoming the norm. But there’s far more competition too. Here’s your definitive true wireless shootout.

To Chavalit Frederick Tsao, chairman of IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group and founder of Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, wellness is not just about the individual – it is the way to tackle the challenges of the new economy.

It's a new year and three women who are experts in living a productive life show you how to achieve success in 2020.

MASTER YOUR CPU COOLIN.

From tried-and-true favourites to new must-haves, check out this year’s beauty MVPs.

The Year of the Rat comes with new beginnings, and with that, consider new opportunities and challenges as the shift in Qi permeates through 2020. Find out what you can expect and design a grand year for yourself. By Dato Joey Yap

Apparently, getting a “Finsta” (fakeInsta) is your 2020 way of setting safer boundaries online — let loose with content to closely-curated followers and watch your stress levels subside.

Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition

NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2080 Super is very, very fast, but if you’re looking to take things up a notch with factory overclocks and custom cooling solutions, there are plenty of cards out there vying for your money.

( IF YOU HAPPEN TO FALL INTO THIS PARTICULAR GROUP OF PEOPLE )

Curators Naomi Wang (left) and Jackie Yoong tell us what it means to curate the Asian Civilisations Museum’s first fashion and textiles, and jewellery galleries, which open their doors next year.

Minimum effort. Maximum cleanliness. That’s what you get with the Bosch Unlimited Series 6 Cordless Handstick vacuum cleaner

SMALL BUT FEATURE RICH

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

Bringing together the best of Microsoft and Google, this dual-screen device is two 5.6-inch displays held together by an elaborate 360-degree hinge.

What if your work is your dream? Hear how these young movers calling and shakers followed their hearts and found their purpose.

After conquering China, chef Jereme Leung is back in Singapore.

These restaurants have created a variety of dishes to celebrate the unique harmony between seafood and sake. Book a table before Nov 30.

If you’re houseproud and love to entertain, you’ll want the very best for your family and guests.

What personality type are you? Read this to find out what makes you the way you are...

You’ll be helping to boost awareness, fund research and support patients. Here, you can see how much of your money will be donated to the cause.

Why you need to stop scrubbing and start investing in this powerful skincare ingredient.

What we’re all talking about this month.

THE NEWS - ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION. Edited by Jeffrey Yan.

Anantara’s Phuket flagship hotels and residences offer a breath of fresh air.

Touted as the world’s first personal purifying fan, the Dyson Pure Cool Me is a desktop fan that cools you with purified air.

This new Lego set features Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic Park as its backdrop, and the biggest, off-the-shelf, brick-built T. rex that boasts snapping jaws and posable head, limbs and tail.

Adding a meaningful new layer of refinement to already slick performers is quite an achievement for Australia’s premium marque, Riviera.

Writer Rob McGovern

Behind the scenes of a four-hands collaboration between Julien Royer and Kenichi Takatsu.

DESPITE THE EASING OF DRESS CODES AROUND THE WORLD, LOOKING SPIFFY NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE.

Gaming mice are in a race toward rock bottom. Well, in terms of weight anyway.

AMD’s Ryzen 3000 processors come with a ton of features, including support for the latest PCIe 4.0 standard. To make the most of them though, you’ll need a new X570 motherboard.

Tech all you can, with the gadgets we’ve loved that will keep you hyperconnected, fit and fast.

This Lego masterpiece isn’t just a faithful 1:8 scale replica of the 1964 Aston Martin DB5.

Newest restaurants at Raffles Hotel includes chef Anne-Sophie Pic's first restaurant in Asia- La Dame de Pic and Alain Ducasse's first mediterranean grill concept- BBR by Alain Ducasse.

1. A 27-INCH DISPLAY WITH THE RIGHT CURVES

It’s not just wine that pulls terroir into its flavour profile. Whether it’s brown, golden, amber or even white, honey is one of the purest ways in which to taste the sweetness of the land.

Shopping for a fitness smartwatch? We suss out the latest models that are worthy of being your workout buddy.

Fake a flawless complexion even on days you don’t feel great.

WHAT’S TRENDING & WHAT WE THINK .

The web browser is your window to the world, so pick wisely.

We talk about E3 every year with a roundup of what we think are the best games to look forward too.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

“I LOVE COOKING FOR THE PEOPLE I LOVE. IT’S MY WAY OF SHOWING CARE.”

Peru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.

The celebrity florist partners Four Seasons Hotel Singapore for its floral displays.

I’ve been single for eight years — and I’m totally ok with it

You prepped your kid well for the big exam, so why did he make that careless mistake or leave that MCQ answer blank? EVELINE GAN polls the experts for ways to help your child score better.

Can’t decide between a tablet and a traditional clamshell notebook? These convertible notebooks are for you.

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It starts with sunscreen (and we have some great options for you).

The Her World team tested myriad shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and leave-in treatments. The aim: to round up the best products for every hair type.

When it comes to the kitchen, the countertop is where all the action happens – that’s why durability is essential.

A guide for first-time buyers of a luxury boat.

Fresh from his restaurant being awarded Asia’s best, chef Julien Royer is now creating dishes for Air France.

The new chief of one of the world’s oldest watchmaking brands marks a fresh chapter in its history.

The DFS Masters of Wines and Spirits event is back for its eighth edition.

Emulating the success of its eponymous Armani Jacket, the Italian house adopts the same concept for its newest foundation: long-lasting appeal, flawless coverage and comfortable wear.

Headlining chefs give casual fare a shot, and diners can only benefit.

The Nike PG-2 PlayStation Colorway limited edition basketball shoes are the collaborative results between Nike Basketball, Sony PlayStation and NBA star Paul George (PG).

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

ACTIVIST VENTURES OUT OF HER COMFORT ZONE TO SHAKE UP THE FOOD INDUSTRY.

Activity trackers are getting more powerful, and smartwatches are getting healthier.

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

Jaguar’s first electric car – and Singapore’s first electric SUV – sounds great on paper, but what is it really like to live with one?

GLOBAL TEMPERATURES ARE SET TO BE AT A NEARRECORD HIGH, WITH SINGAPORE SUPPOSEDLY HEATING UP TWICE AS FAST AS THE REST OF THE WORLD, WHILE OUR STIFLING HUMIDITY REMAINS UNABATED.

JUST FOR YOU.

WE TRY, YOU BUY.

The last of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac is also the fifth most intelligent in the world.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card features the same Turing architecture as its higher-end counterparts. It’s meant to bring next-generation ray-traced PC gaming to mainstream consumers to enthusiasts, so you can now spend the change on more RGB peripherals. NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060.

So the new year is here, and you’re looking to add a statement to your living room. How does a large 4K TV sound? Here are three of the very best 4K TVs you can buy today.

It’s far from business as usual for these power couples as they test the boundaries of their union by choosing to marry love and work

Bring the cash and these cars will bring the speed.

From the ashes of the Yeti comes the Skoda Karoq, an accomplished allrounder that doesn’t put a foot wrong.

Taste the esteemed Louis XIII in five ways with an exclusive food pairing created by the brand’s house chef and cellar master.

From the busy metropolis of Bangkok to the deep green of the Malaysian jungle, these stays will refresh the soul.

#Fitspo. #Bodygoals. And more recently, #couplegoals.

M-sized, embroidered canvas Baguette, $9,600. All Baguettes have a card slot.

Where radios and newspapers used to provide advice to the lovelorn, podcasts now play the agony aunt role by providing tips, tough love and true stories for the modern woman looking for love.

Your friends and family will play a big part in your life this year.

Supercharge your skincare and makeup regime with the best beauty picks of 2019.

It takes two to parent so why does mummy get all the flak when it comes to raising the children? We turn to Andie Chen, Jason Godfrey, Shane Mardjuki, Daniel Ong and Aun Koh to weigh in on fatherhood BY NATALYA MOLOK

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch.

The flagship smartphone market is one of the most competitive consumer spaces out there. It’s the place where manufacturers get to showcase their greatest research and development, and most luxurious designs. These are the best phones of the year.

The Samsung 860 QVO SSD is the latest affordable high-density SSD from Samsung.

Travelling for work isn’t always glamorous, especially when you’re leaving behind kids and a spouse who feels stretched thin. Here’s how some families cope with it. By JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

LIGHTS ALL AROUND

Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm)

Make each Christmas gift count with useful presents from Brother

This is the time to re-evaluate your career path.

At Wisma Atria, you’ll find the best gift ideas across fashion, beauty and lifestyle for the whole family and more, so what are you waiting for?

Amid the grand expanse of Bolivia’s salt plain, a pampered traveller discovers the perfect way to experience one of the world’s most remote and strikingly beautiful destinations.

If you're houseproud and love to entertain at home, you'll want the very best for your family and guests!

Whether you’re just about to embark on your first sewing project, or you’re a pro at working needle and thread, Brother’s got your back

As the 29th edition of The Singapore International Film Festival rolls around, we meet the power players of our film industry who are shaping, moulding and steering the visual language of cinema with their behindthe-scenes bravado

Life’s too short to waste on a substandard staycay. From a girls’ night out to a sexy weekend with your boo, here are some of the best staycation experiences for the millennial crowd – tried, tested, and approved by us.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 5.8-inch full HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio.

Your first lesson in managing up is learning how to keep your superior sweet.

Coming two years after Dyson’s Supersonic hairdryer, Airwrap is the British brand’s second act to redefine another everyday task: making curling and general hairstyling as easy as possible – while being easy on the hair.

FiiO M7 review By Marcus Wong

The problem with wireless in-ear headphones is working out what to do with them when they’re not in use.

Your eloquence and charm will put you in good stead this month, especially when you’re closing a deal.

Apple's 2018 iPhones make it harder to decide. By Alvin Soon

Fancy controlling your PC’s fans with just your voice? Thermaltake’s Riing Trio 12 RGB fans let you do just that.

No one can stop the clock when it comes to ageing, but clever, speedy tweaks to your skincare routine can help slow things down BY ARISSA HA

There’s recently been a spike in Google searches for “Priyanka Chopra / Nick Jonas” as news of their engagement flooded our feeds.

Ready to save some money? JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN rounds up the top baby equipment rental places to hit for everything, from breast pumps to carriers, toys and even winter wear.

HiBy R6. By Marcus Wong

Want to use your gaming laptop forwork and play? With slim bezels, compact chassis, and speedy graphics, gaming laptops have never looked more attractive.

Black can evoke a sense of mystery, and also invite a sensuous ambience into an intimate space. The common misconception about using black in homes is that it will make spaces look small and claustrophobic. To bust this myth, we look at ways to design a black bathroom and examine how lighting, texture and accessories can create a bold and stylish haven you want to unwind and relax in.

HOW TO REFRESH FAMILIAR LOOKS AND UPDATE YOUR STYLE STANDBYS – PLUS, FOUR NEW TRENDS TO TRY FOR FALL/ WINTER 2018.

SUBSCRIBE TO HOME & DECOR’S PRINT AND/OR DIGITAL EDITIONS, AND GET GIFTS* OF YOUR CHOICE.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

Are you finally ready to make the jump and invest in a pair of end-game planar magnetic headphones? We rounded up the best for a listen.

It’s 2018, and women can be anything they want. So why do we still feel bad about ourselves when asked when we’re going to find a man, settle down, and have babies? Can we ever be 100 per cent okay with being single? Clara How explores the issue and meets three women who wear their singlehood super well.

WHETHER THEY’RE EMERGING TALENTS IN THEIR FIELDS OR BONA FIDE SUPERSTARS, THESE CREATIVES WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE GONE GLOBAL AND DONE SINGAPORE PROUD.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

Ready to give Baby the best nutrition? JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN rounds up the latest gadgets, apps and accessories to make your nursing journey a little easier.

These 10 common boo-boos make running more tiring than ever.

KEEP CLEANING WITH SWAPPABLE BATTERIES

You can still build your wealth without having to take on a second job. Here's how.

This month's chic list.

If you live from pay cheque to pay cheque – the way Clara How does – but your friends are buying homes, putting aside cash for retirement, and just generally adulting, read on. She’s on a mission to change her spending habits so she can put more pennies in her piggy bank.

So many malls, so little time! We’ve rounded up the cream of the shopping malls crop, so you can save time, and find what you’re looking for with ease BY AARON KOK

Let’s face it. Not everyone needs a 16,000 DPI mouse, swappable grips, and a weight tuning system. When you find a mouse that suits you, all that just goes out the window. The simplest mice are also some of the very best out there, and they can be far easier on your wallet.

What we know of fashion justseems to keep on changing. Who are the new influencers? Whatare the new staples? Do seasonsand gender matter? The designersbehind three labels to watch nowgive their take. By Keng Yang Shuen and Imran Jalal.

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In celebration of International Friendship Day on July 30, we asked besties how they inspire each other and keep their bond strong BY ELIZABETH LIEW

ASUS ROG Strix Flare

Jabra Elite 65t

A 2017 study in the Psychological Bulletin found that perfectionism has increased over generations and that millennials are most likely to succumb to the pressure to be perfect. While it might sound like a good thing, here’s why this could be a problem for you at work and beyond.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Just one year on, and the competition in the true wireless earbuds category has ramped up immensely, with big names like Bang & Olufsen, Bose and Sony jumping in the fray.

Fantastic mid-range ultra-wide gaming performance, but comes with a steep premium.

A high-resolving flagship thatsounds supremelysmooth andbalanced.

Who doesn’t want to have more time back in the day? We all need to get things done, but what if the devices around us were clever enough to achieve more in less time, and with better results to boot?

Turning to other women for love advice is great, but to get a deeper understanding of what goes on in his head, we decided to go straight to the source. We grill Allan Wu, Glenn Ong, James Quan, Howard Lo and Paul Foster on love, sex, marriage and divorce.

Thermal water comes from within the ground, while deepsea water comes, well, from the sea. Cremorlab’s thermal water, however, comes from 1,100m below sea level, and its source reportedly dates back 260 million years. This water is the base ingredient for all Cremorlab’s products, and is called T.E.N. – an acronym for Thermal water therapy, Eco energy, and Natural nourishment.

You’ve had enough of the confines of corporate life and want to juggle being a freelance photographer, Grab driver and home baker. But don’t jump ship just yet. You need to sort out how to protect yourself, beginning with your finances.

Barely a year into her appointment as Givenchy's artistic director and Clare Waight Keller has already produced a blockbuster hit of a bag with the GV3. Imran Jalal reports from Hong Kong on how this house signature is a leading lady in the It bag game.

These eyeshadows are made compact so you can pack even more makeup for your holiday.

CLAUDIA TAN TRIED A CLEANSING DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IS NOW A CONVERT.

For actress Shay Mitchell, the secret to success, health, and happiness comes down to one smart and simple formula: Work hard, play hard; eat a lot, work out a lot. She explains.

Gaming laptops reviews: Alienware 15, Acer Predator Triton 700 to Gigabyte Aero 15x, Asus ROG Zepghyrus GX501

Which of these brightly coloured crossovers has a character that’s true to its funky hue?

When it comes to cars, the more the merrier for this petrolhead, but when it comes to kids, she is happy to have just one.

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Trinnov Audio.

Hear the word ‘drone’, and you’re probably thinking of the kind that fiies, but this drone is designed to swim instead. The PowerRay is a lifestyle underwater robot, featuring multiple conflgurations and add-on components that will allow you to do anything from shooting cool underwater photos and videos, to finding fish through sonar detection. It has a 4K 95-degree wide-angle underwater camera, and can operate at depths up to 30 meters in both freshwater and saltwater environments with a four hour battery life.

Dell has given its popular XPS 13 a thorough refresh, making it thinner, lighter, and more powerful in the process. Apart from the standard silver and black, it is now also available in a rose gold finish that features a pristine white palm rest made out of woven glass fiber. The new XPS 13 notebooks will be powered by Intel’s latest 8th generation Core processors and will come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. There’s even a new thermal system using GORE thermal insulation to direct heat out of the notebook quicker.

Now that you’ve got that stunning backsplash and cutting-edge oven installed, it’s time to furnish your kitchen with the prettiest and niftiest kitchenware. Here are 30 iconic items you’ll want to own.

This little red dot just got a lot brighter, with home-grown architectural firm WOHA named Designer of the Year Asia at the recent biannual edition of the Maison & Objet home fair in Paris. It seized the occasion to debut its new design brand, WOHAbeing, on the international design circuit.

Chaise longues for every home.

Singer Tay Kewei grabbed our attention by sharing her labour video online and throwing a gangster-themed first-month party. But what we really want to know is, what’s baby #ShenMo’s real name? By LYNN WEE

Sometimes it's about having the most megapixels, and sometimes it's not. The path to getting better pictures, better sound or even better frags doesn't stop just because you've got the fastest, most powerful piece of equipment you can afford. We offer you a collection of sage advise on how you can take your tech game to the next level.