Author: Staff Writer
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. As you’re tapping, scrolling, and swiping on your phone, you probably don’t give much thought to the fact that your apps are consuming electricity -…
The next generation of influencers is creating young entrepreneurs. We chat with one of Melbourne’s rising stars Leah Halton. When most of us were younger, we relied on the newspaper, the television and our parents to receive the latest news and to find the newest products on the market,a simpler time, where nothing was at anyone’s fingertips. Today, social media has given us all the latest information, the latest products and news at our fingertips well before we ask for it. Enter Leah Halton, a nineteen-year-old influencer who has crafted her own empire from Youtube and Instagram. At nineteen, we…
From Chris Hemsworth to Hugh Jackman, the growing hobby is more about the ocean than catching rad waves. We all want to be like Kelly Slater, some of us just haven’t warmed up to our super cold waters. When we refer to surfing, we often assume we’ll need a history of skateboarding adventures, or likewise, snowboarding escapades. Turns out all you need is a foam board and a hint of persistence. While Australia is known for ‘dangerous’ waters, we are super fortunate to have some of the best surf beaches in the world. Surfing is fast becoming a new leisure-trend,…
Witness personalised crystal glassware on a whole-new-level. Gifting is always a fickle subject, what do you buy a newlywed couple? What will you bring home for Valentine’s day? And what gift could she possibly buy you that you’ll use? In normal circumstances gifting can be a hit and miss. Come Christmas time, the festive season leaves no room for error. You’ll want to dazzle with just the amount of ‘extra’ and the perfect amount of ‘thoughtfulness’. You want the, ‘aw babe! This is amazing, reaction. Enter Mon Verre, the company making personalised gifting vogue once again. It’s important to note,…
The hand of God. The son of Argentina. Diego Maradona. At age 16, Maradona was not just a great footballer, he was the fulfilment of a prophecy. Diego Maradona has passed at age 60, the son of a boatman, became a world icon. Argentina during the 1920s was a booming immigrant nation that was searching for its soul,a sense of identity. It’s here football would serve as more than a sporting code, rather a glue barely sticking the population together. It didn’t matter what background or country you came from if you lived in Argentina, you hoped the blue and…
The notorious one said he would fight in 2020. The Mystic Mac is back and Dustin Poirier is being thrown a lifeline like no other. If we were Poirier, we would be thanking Dana and Conor, making it a red panties night at home. The lightweight fighter is being given a second opportunity at Conor McGregor. Dustin Poireer may be the only fighter to get another chance at Conor, although we can bet our good name here at the Original Ballers, Nate Diaz will also get his trilogy fight with the Irishman in the near future. Second helpings at McGregor…
It’s a title many would die for. Is anyone surprised Creed heart-throb Michael B. Jordan is the sexiest man on the planet?Think of what that means. The man can literally wake up every morning until someone else is crowned and walk the streets as the sexiest person on earth. It’s a connotation none of his exes would like, and plenty of men would envy. Michael B. Jordan has been a busy bee, Just Mercy, Jordan’s latest flick is now on Netflix and has received a fantastic response. Jordan is also known for his role as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther.…
He is worth billions, yet the fictional character dresses to send a different message. It’s not stupid to follow the style of fictional characters, we’ll tell you why. These fictional characters like Axelrod, Specter or even Turtle from Entourage, are dressed to invoke a certain sense of inspiration from its audience. The aim of their wardrobe is to first, make them believable as fictional characters and second, to accurately represent a certain image,styled by real people. When it comes to Billions star Bobby Axelrod, played by Damian Lewis fashion is subtle yet loud. For someone who earns billions of dollars…
Go big or go home. While the above sentiment pertains to a playoffs mindset, it seems Lebron James has brought his on-court attitude to his real estate game. James is currently leading the Lakers in a playoff series where they are up 2-0 against the Miami Heat, which will see James and his Lakers outfit close the NBA playoff series as champions. While James is hooping his way to glory, the NBA star has splashed an impressive $36.75 million on a gigantic Beverly Hills mansion. The Mediterranean-style castle covers 2.5 acres, and boasts everything one might expect in a Beverly…
It’s not what anyone hoped for. Conor McGregor has let everyone know, the next time we see him, it’ll be in a boxing ring against Manny Pacquiao. This morning has been somewhat of a news fest for fight fans, and McGregor fans. Conor McGregor has released a series of Tweets announcing who he will fight next, and private DM’s between Dana White and the Notorious one. The messages outline McGregor’s ambition to fight Justin Gaethje and Diego Sanchez in Dublin, while Dana White refers to the Notorious one as ‘kid’ almost like a New York gangster would to his new…