IN THIS WEEKEND UPGRADE:

• Apple Mac Week, Lucid Gravity, Smart Swim 2, AI Jewelry, Aesthetic AI clothing

• Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard: Urban Oasis in “world's best new high-rise”

• Orla Egyptian, Fikscue Craft BBQ, Via Via, Gladiator II wines

• Netflix’s Senna, New Murakami, Michael Jackson Deepfake, The Serviceberry

TOP CONSUMER TECH

Apple Intelligence — The new iMac and MacBook Pros get M4 chips for faster AI access. The new Mac mini is a tiny beast with M4 chip and 16GB RAM to tackle some serious workloads. Find out how to get Apple Intelligence here.

Lucid Gravity — Grand Touring EV offers 800 HP and 440 mile range for $95,000. Production begins this year and orders open on November 7.

Smart Swim 2 Goggles — Form's next-gen swim googles add a heart rate sensor, improved comfort, and a smaller “tech pack” to the SwimStraight digital compass for open water. It will be available at select Apple Stores soon.

AI Jewelry — Arcade AI’s genAI platform let’s you creating unique and quality custom jewelry from text prompts, which you can then buy.

“Shazam for clothes” — Aesthetic, a new AI app for sourcing apparel lets you shop the look or add it to a “Lookbook” collection board and buy on social media.

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LUXURY TRAVEL

‘Hotel in nature’ Inside The World’s Best New Skyscraper

Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard offers a luxurious and nature-filled escape in the heart of the thriving city-state. This stunning urban luxury hotel sits in a high-rise recently named the world's best new tall building by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. It seamlessly integrates nature into its design to create a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling Orchard shopping district. The ground-level "Forest Terrace" welcomes guests with a cascading water feature and a vibrant array of native plant species. As you ascend, each level reveals a new facet of Singapore's tropical environment, from the palm-fringed "Beach Terrace" and its inviting lagoon-like pool to the serene "Garden Terrace" and the breathtaking "Cloud Terrace" event space overlooking the city.

Beyond its stunning aesthetics, the Pan Pacific Orchard is a testament to sustainable luxury. The hotel boasts a "canopy" of rooftop solar panels, demonstrating a commitment to eco-conscious practices. Each of the four distinct terraces, inspired by forests, beaches, gardens, and clouds, acts as a natural sunshade and rain shield for the level below, creating a comfortable microclimate. Many of the 347 rooms feature private balconies overlooking these lush landscaped areas, offering guests an immersive experience of the hotel's unique biophilic design.

The Pan Pacific Orchard combines a compelling blend of luxury, innovation, and sustainability. Its award-winning architecture, commitment to green building practices, and prime location in Singapore's vibrant Orchard district make it a standout destination for those seeking a sophisticated and enriching travel experience.

Find out more and book here

Founder of Tech Startup LiveSwitch in Asheville, NC has a Go Fund Me to support Asheville Church Network’s efforts to support the worst affected by the hurricane. Funds go directly to an orphan home, single moms, and food banks for the hungry.

FOOD AND DRINK

Orla — Bourbon Steak’s Michael Mina returns to L.A. with a new Santa Monica restaurant and cookbook that both retrace his Egyptian roots.

Gladiator II Wines — Gladiator II director Ridley Scott will next month launch two limited edition cuvées from his Mas des Infermieres vineyard.

Fikscue Craft Barbecue — The Alameda, CA barbecue joint drew 4-hour lines after it was lauded by the NYT for its delicious BBQ trays.

Via Via — The Las Vegas food hall at the Venetian, to open next year, will bring together some of the biggest US and international restaurant names under one roof.

The Original KFC - The Colonel’s most authentic original Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe mix is available to purchase now in the US from Pat Grace’s Perfect Blend.

ARTS & CULTURE

Netflix’s Senna — New series showcases the rise and untimely death of the Brazilian Formula 1 legend, 41-time Grands Prix winner, Ayrton Senna.

The City and Its Uncertain Walls — The first novel by bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami in six years has love, noir, pop culture, jazz, libraries, and his signature otherworldly surrealism.

Michael Jackson Deepfake? — A podcaster sets out to uncover the truth over whether the vocals on the King of Pop’s posthumous album was faked?

The Serviceberry — New book by Braiding Sweetgrass author, Robin Wall Kimmerer, considers the gift economy, reciprocity and community, based on lessons from nature and an indigenous worldview.