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Bangkok Post Life8/28/2026

The need for speed

Revisiting the Speedmaster 38, Omega gravitated towards the legendary Moonwatch for the aesthetics of a new collection, released on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post Life8/28/2026

Full Statham ahead

In modern action cinema, Jason Statham has become one of the most recogniseable faces of the genre. Unlike many other actors, he seems willing to take on just about any kind of action production, whether it is big or small-budget, successful or not.

Bangkok Post Life8/27/2026

Charge your phone … with another phone

HMD Global has given the humble feature phone a practical upgrade with the Nokia 300 Charge, a phone designed to function as both a communication device and a portable power bank.

Daily Star (BD) Lifestyle8/27/2026

The Dolly Parton we will remember

Celebrate country icon Dolly Parton, whose legacy spans East Tennessee to global hearts with classics like Jolene. Her unmatched songwriting, Imagination Library philanthropy, and unapologetic authenticity redefine stardom, leaving an enduring model of true generosity.

Daily Star (BD) Lifestyle8/27/2026

How solomaxxing is changing the way we look at being alone

Embrace solomaxxing by intentionally enjoying solo dining, cinema trips, and travel from Dhaka cafes to international adventures. Young adults like Sarwat Sameen and Nusrat Kamal reclaim their independence by experiencing life without waiting for partners.

Saloona8/27/2026

Noya Sol and Her Brew SUNLIGHT IN MY SOUL

The Goren Goldstein Auditorium, serving as the temporary home of the Smeta Theatre, hosted a focused musical evening on Wednesday as part of Shlomi Goldenberg's Jazz Club. Curiosity surrounding Noya Sol’s “SUNLIGHT IN MY SOUL” stemmed from the challenging fusion of different styles on one stage. As the space filled, a quiet anticipation built in the hall for the first sound. The musical sequence that unfolded throughout the evening clarified exactly how all the parts connect into a complete concept. The post Noya Sol and Her Brew SUNLIGHT IN MY SOUL first appeared in Salona.

Bangkok Post Life8/26/2026

Samsung showcases gaming future at Gamescom 2026

Samsung Electronics is using Gamescom 2026, one of the world's largest gaming events, to demonstrate how advances in artificial intelligence, cloud services and next-generation hardware could make high-performance gaming more accessible to consumers across multiple devices, from smartphones and smart TVs to gaming monitors and PCs.

Bangkok Post Life8/26/2026

Bedazzle me if you can

The internet’s newest obsession with sticking rhinestones on anything within reach points to this generation taking “whimsy-maxxing” to the extreme.

Bangkok Post Life8/26/2026

Nene Royal rocks on into America’s Got Talent final

Thai rock star Nene Royal has made history by reaching the Grand Final of America’s Got Talent (AGT) following a high-energy performance in the Live Show round that impressed the judges so much that she was awarded a Golden Buzzer.

Bangkok Post Life8/26/2026

New art venue opens with Vasan Sitthiket

"Dystopia" is the first exhibition at New Orleans x Rebel Art Space, a newly-reopened contemporary hub on Phra Sumen Road, which kicks off this Friday at 5pm and runs until Nov 29.

Bangkok Post Life8/26/2026

AIs love AIs more than you

I was going to do an AI-free article this week on the amazing programming required to keep Voyager 1 up and running, but then I read "Peer-Preservation In Frontier Models" by Potter et al, July 2026. Another name for this might be "How Far Will AIs Go To Protect Each Other". As it turns out, they will do a lot. The world is at an interesting tipping point when it comes to AI and while I've...