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Man of Many
3 days ago
- Man of Many
The Ninja Blast Max is a Convenient, Portable Blending Hurricane
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored Published: 3 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 2 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Are you ready to have your blending experience supercharged? Forget those standard blenders with their underpowered specs and poorly engineered designs, as the Ninja Blast Max is here to blow you away. Driven by the might of Ninja's PowerBlast Technology, this is the one you've been waiting for, combining the performance of a corded blender with the portability of a motor-free design, without compromising in either department. Ninja Blast Max | Image: SharkNinja The Power and the Portability The Ninja Blast Max's innovative design ensures it can not only turn ice to snow and decimate frozen ingredients at the touch of a button, it's also incredibly portable, thanks to its unique Twist & Go vessel, which effortlessly detaches from the motor base ensuring maximum portability with minimal weight. The Ninja Blast Max's mission is to have you simply blend, twist, and go. We think it's safe to say this is a case of mission accomplished. Ninja Blast Max | Image: SharkNinja Further, boasting a 40 per cent larger capacity than its predecessor, the Ninja Blast Max offers enough space to make your favourite smoothies at volumes of up to 650 mL. Whether you're on a health kick and looking to create a kale-based concoction, trying to bulk up by harnessing the power of the protein shake, or in the mood for something a little more out there—a peanut butter smoothie springs to mind—this beast is up to the task. Plus, it boasts three intelligent AUTO IQ programs, including Blend, Crush, and Smoothie, that ensure your blender and its built-in CrushBlade nails it every time. Ninja Blast Max | Image: SharkNinja The Whole Package The Ninja Blast Max comes with everything you need, including the 1.1V rechargeable motor base, 650mL Twist & Go vessel, easy-open sip lid with carrying handle, a charging cable, and a five-recipe inspiration guide to help you get blending asap. Whether you're looking to develop some healthy new habits, keen to up your protein intake, or just really enjoy a good smoothie, the Ninja Blast Max is the perfect way to take your blending to the next level.
Man of Many
4 days ago
- Business
- Man of Many
Wynns Coonawarra Estate's Latest Collection is Luxury Winemaking at its Finest
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored Published: 2 June 2025 |Last Updated: 29 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. When a winery has roots going back over 160 years, it's hard to comprehend the depth of expertise built over countless decades and generations of winemaking. So, it is with Wynns Coonawarra Estate. This purveyor of luxury drops boasts world-class credentials and is famed for delivering depth of flavour and unwavering quality, meaning each release is marked on the calendars of discerning wine lovers everywhere. Wynns Senior Winemaker Sue Hodder | Image: Wynns Under the leadership of senior winemaker Sue Hodder and winemaker Sarah Pidgeon—joint winners of 'Winemaker of the Year' at the 2016 Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) Awards for Excellence—Wynns has only seen its already considerable prestige grow over the last decade. Now, these skilled artisans of the Coonawarra region are preparing to launch their finest annual release yet: the Wynns Coonawarra Estate Luxury Collection. On June 4th, this stunning launch is set to establish a new benchmark for wines from South Australia and beyond. The collection of five premium drops will include a pair of releases never seen before, one of which is a limited edition, only serving to raise our anticipation. In fact, the releases already have us daydreaming about that first satisfying twist that opens a fresh bottle, so let's take a closer look at this outstanding collection of Coonawarra's finest from the masters at Wynns. Michael Shiraz 2022 | Image: Wynns Wynns Michael Shiraz 2022 Named after the first son of David Wynn (the Melbourne-based winemaker who purchased the winery with his father in 1951), this is Wynns Coonawarra Estate's best-of-vintage Shiraz, meaning any release is an event. Harnessing fruit from the best vineyard sites in Coonawarra, this wine is only made when fruit of the necessary quality is available, so you can expect demand for this one to be high. Price: AUD$150 Single Vineyard Childs Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | Image: Wynns Wynns Single Vineyard Childs Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Another special offering, this Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a single vineyard selected by Wynns to be bottled separately — a tradition Wynns maintains with each vintage. In 2022, it was decided the Childs Vineyard on V&A Lane was deserving of this honour, with the resulting wine showcasing the vineyard's signature superfine tannins and intricate layers. Planted in 1969, the Childs Cabernet Sauvignon has been a long-time contributor to Wynns outstanding offerings, and this release is further justification of its elevated status. Price: AUD$80 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2024 | Image: Wynns Wynns Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2024 Lovingly produced using fruit from the McKillop Vineyard in Coonawarra's north, this vintage marks the first release of a straight-varietal, limited-edition Cabernet Franc. Thanks to a dry and mild-to-warm picking period with lower yields, the resulting wine boasts incredible brightness, balanced fruit, and intense varietal expression. The wine also features a striking vibrancy that arrives courtesy of a shorter maceration period and maturation in neutral 3000L French oak vats, making it perfect for immediate enjoyment or cellaring over the short to medium term. Price: AUD$80 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 | Image: Wynns Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 First introduced almost 70 years ago, Wynns Black Label Cabernet has a well-earned reputation for striking varietal and regional characteristics as well as its graceful ageing. Produced using only the top quality 20 to 25 per cent of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in Wynns' Terra Rossa vineyards, it has proved itself one of Australia's most collectable wines, setting the standard by which other Australian Cabernet Sauvignons are judged. Price: AUD$45 Black Label Messenger Chardonnay 2024 | Image: Wynns Wynns Black Label Messenger Chardonnay 2024 To round out the collection, we have the inaugural release of Wynns' Black Label Messenger Chardonnay. Selecting fruit from the Messenger Vineyard, located at the southern end of Coonawarra's Terra Rossa strip, this release showcases a wonderful depth of fruit flavour that's delightfully paired with a firm acidity. Thanks to hand-picked grapes, whole-bunch pressing, barrel ageing, and malolactic fermentation, this luxurious white wine is equal parts smooth in texture, complex, and bright. Price: AUD$45 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Gables | Image: Wynns The Wynns Coonawarra Estate Luxury Collection is another incredible offering from one of Australia's most beloved winemakers. It is available from Wednesday, 4th June 2025, via Wynns' online boutique, major retailers nationwide as well as fine wine retailers around Australia. Discover more via the link below.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Edwards, Schumacher, Wotton, Warnock - your picks for next Argyle boss
We asked you for your views on who you would like to see take over at Plymouth Argyle after Miron Muslic's departure as head were many names thrown into the hat, but some more often than are some of the top names Argyle fans told BBC Sport they would like to see at Home Park. Toots: How about Paul Wotton? Solid manager, knows Plymouth and has been around in his playing I'd go for Paul Wotton if he's interested. Doing a decent job in the lower leagues and would show some Luke Williams could be a contender. A promising, attacking manager looking to rebuild after not quite making it in the Championship with Swansea. Could be the man to get the best out of players like Rami Al Hajj and Michael Give the job to Mr Argyle, Kevin Nancekivell. He is local, knows the club inside out & the area, exotic managers haven't done it in recent times!!!Jacob: Rob Edwards would be the perfect man for the Argyle job. His modern football alongside his attacking focuses really reaches the consistency with Argyle's desires. We've played this type of football for many years now, from Ryan Lowe to Steven Schumacher - it worked. John: Big mistake to not reappointed Steven Schumacher. Perhaps we can beg Bolton with the Schalke pay-off. Better option than an unknown or a big name mercenary. Option B... Mr Neil Warnock. His CV and successful record in both getting promotions and avoiding relegation is unmatched by anyone else likely to We need a manager who is loyal first and foremost… give it to Joe Edwards with Nance beside him and with the Green Army behind I think it's time for Joe Edwards to take the job. We need someone with a strong connection to the club. No more six-month I'd like Paul Wotton to be given the role. Whilst he hasn't managed at the highest level he has got experience and is Plymouth through and through. Lots of Argyle fans seem to pour scorn on the idea but for me he's our man, no I think we do best at Argyle when we go about our business quietly. So no 'big' names, thank you. Our most successful managers over the past 25 years (Paul Sturrock, Ian Holloway, Derek Adams, Ryan Lowe) have been good managers looking for the next step, rather than well-known managers on their way I'd give Wayne Rooney another go, League Two would be easier to win a game in.
Man of Many
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Man of Many
Samsung OLED S95F 83-Inch TV Review: A Big, Bright, Beautiful Blade of Glass
By Rob Edwards - News Published: 27 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 9 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. I recently had the opportunity to check out Samsung's latest TV offering, which meant an afternoon of very hard work: watching a movie, chucking on a little footy, and seeing if there's some kind of televisual revolution in the works — remember when tech companies tried to convince us that curved TVs were the future? What an insane time that was. Happily, upon entering the plush suite at Sydney's Kimpton Margot hotel, booked by Samsung for the occasion, I was greeted by the entirely flat and impressively thin 83-inch OLED S95F TV. Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, it was clear that Samsung has designed this panel to elevate your in-home viewing experience via a range of upgrades that, while subtle individually, noticeably enhance the whole affair when combined. Now, if you've bought a TV in the last couple of years, you probably won't feel compelled to upgrade at this stage — a good TV should last you at least five years these days, maybe even a full decade. Having said that, I love the 65-inch Samsung OLED I purchased just a few years ago, and yet there are some upgrades here that I wouldn't mind taking home if I happened to stumble across a spare AUD$9,999. With that, let's take a closer look and see if Samsung is still the TV brand to beat. It's hard to tell from a photo, but the S95F is massive at 83 inches | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many Why Trust Us? Here at Man of Many, we use a wide variety of technology. We're not fans of any one brand, and we like to get our hands on the latest and greatest tech before we proclaim any product the next great thing. Over the past 10 years, we've built up extensive experience in reviewing tech as a publication. The author of this article, Rob Edwards, is one of Man of Many's technology journalists and has followed the industry for over a decade. He's previously reviewed competitors' devices and spent a few hours with the Samsung S95F for the purposes of this feature. No money exchanged hands, and all opinions expressed are those of the author and haven't been seen by Samsung ahead of time. For more information on our independence, testing and review guidelines, you can read our full editorial policies here. Even at this resolution, ol' Tom looks pretty good | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many The Good: Image, Design, User Interface, and Glare-Free Viewing Blockbuster-Ready Settling in to put the S95F through its paces, I started scrolling through the catalogue of streaming services via Samsung's intuitive user interface. Coming across Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning—a timely refresher for the then-upcoming Final Reckoning sequel—I sat back to see if Samsung's panel could make the most of Tom Cruise's attempts to land himself in an early grave. First, I should say that it was immediately apparent that the visual impact of the 83-inch behemoth was on another level, offering 30 per cent more brightness than that of Samsung's previous flagship model. Contrast, colour saturation, sharpness, and the rest of those pesky picture settings one can be forced to fiddle with for hours to get them just right, were also perfectly balanced. No adjustments were required on my behalf, as the picture offered a natural, yet rich and vibrant depiction of whatever image was on screen. Jumping into the settings to return things to the factory setup, I was pleasantly surprised to find whoever set the S95F up initially hadn't made any tweaks at all, so it should perform this well for anyone straight out of the box. The picture was also beautifully crisp. Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor does a commendable job managing picture quality at all times. While I'm sick of talking about AI, here it actually works, responding to whatever you throw up on the screen. While most of the sources I used during my viewing were 4K, I tested out some lower-res content on YouTube and a few other places and found the TV's upscaling impressive. From my position on the couch, I could not tell the difference between a 4K source or one that was merely HD. Even sub-HD pictures performed surprisingly well. Anyway, back to Cruise's shenanigans, the S95F deftly handled the frenetic action of the Mission: Impossible franchise's (for now) penultimate instalment. Whether the Hollywood icon's skin was flapping in the wind—having ridden a motorbike off the edge of a sheer mountaintop—or he was weaving through pedestrians on the streets of Rome in a battered BMW, the drama always looked clean and clear. Come on, Wests! | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many A Good Sport While one would expect cutting-edge images from a contemporary Hollywood blockbuster, I also felt compelled to give some sport a try — in my experience, a considerably less reliable performer when it comes to in-home viewing. Having previously had some nightmares with TV testing using this kind of content—on one occasion the upscaling achieved little more than making the players look like melted wax figures—I'm always apprehensive at what I might discover. However, I'm happy to report that the NRL and NBA games I streamed from Kayo during my time with the S95F were comparable to the Hollywood blockbuster in terms of crispness. In fact, I was surprised to find that the NRL game (Wests Tigers vs Brisbane Broncos, for anyone who's wondering) was actually the better-looking of the two. I have to confess to being less invested in this game. It looked great, though | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many A Glaring Difference To be honest, while the above results are impressive, anything less would be disqualifying for a TV with an almost five-figure asking price. Saying that, there was one feature that really struck me. In fact, it was the first thing I noticed when entering the Kimpton Margot suite. I'm referring to how the S95F performed under the extremely well-lit conditions of the suite. Not only were the lights on at full brightness, but large windows running down the wall of the room where the TV was set up enabled bright sunlight to come streaming in. For many panels—included my beloved 65-inch model at home—this would present a massive issue when it comes to glare and reflections. But not for the S95F. Thanks to Samsung's anti-glare technology, the TV looked as if it was occupying a dark room. While most TVs would have you struggling to see past your own reflection in the panel—rather than Tom Cruise's nip-tucked visage—the S95F's image was in no way obscured by either the room's artificial lighting or the rays of sunlight pouring through the adjacent window. Not the most glamorous photo, but you get a sense for how thin this panel is | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many Can TVs Get Any Thinner? Finally, I should also call out the impressive build of the S95F. Despite its enormous 83-inch span, it measures just 12.6mm thick. That means that it essentially looks like a giant blade of glass, and until you stand right up beside it, you'd be mistaken for thinking you could cut yourself on it. This makes it perfect for wall mounting, although it looks elegant sitting on its stand as well. For those unfamiliar, this thinness is made possible by Samsung's One Connect Box, which contains all the bulky innards that would normally add depth to your TV's construction and enables you to place it elsewhere in your viewing space, giving you welcome flexibility in terms of your layout. For an authentic cinema experience, you're going to need a soundbar at the very least | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many The Bad: Price and Audio Options To describe any of the below as 'bad' is harsh, but this is Man of Many's review format and I'm sticking with it! For a cutting-edge 83-inch OLED TV, an asking price of AUD$9,999 is perfectly reasonable, particularly when you consider it was AUD$11,499 a few short weeks ago. However, no matter how you justify it, it's still a big wad of cash and can in no way be described as a bargain. This is exacerbated when you consider that the audio performance of a TV as thin as this is going to be passable at best. It's just the nature of skinny TVs. As such, to make the most of this impressive panel, you're going to want to fork out even more for an equally impressive soundbar. During testing, Samsung had the Q-Series HW-Q990F Soundbar installed and it did a bang-up job. That's another AUD$1,999 right there. Worth it, but something to consider. However you slice it, it's a great TV | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many Many of Many's Final Verdict on the Samsung OLED S95F 83-Inch TV It should come as no surprise that the new flagship TV from one of the most formidable tech brands on the planet is an outstanding piece of kit. It looks spectacular while displaying a wide range of content, boasts an extremely refined design (how much further can these things go?), and feels like it was designed specifically for well-lit Australian homes. It'll cost you, but once it's mounted on your wall it'll do a phenomenal job for years to come.
Man of Many
23-05-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925: A Centenary Celebration in Spectacular Rose Gold
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored Published: 23 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 5 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. For more than a century, Longines has been a master of tracking multiple time zones at a glance. From impeccably elegant pocket watches to wrist-borne innovations, this is a corner of horology that unquestionably bears the Swiss maison's stamp of authority. Now, the legendary watchmaker is once again building on this rich heritage with the launch of the Spirit Zulu Time 1925, its most sophisticated take on a watch designed to track multiple time zones so far. Starting with a stunning commemorative edition boasting a rotating bezel adorned with the 18K rose-gold cap, each watch is designed to keep you in sync and on time no matter where in the world you might find yourself, while simultaneously delivering copious servings of style. Longines Turkish Watch | Image: Longines The Development of Dual-Time Longines first established its credentials in helping travellers monitor multiple time zones as far back as the 19th century. However, it was with the introduction of its 'Turkish Watches'—wonderfully refined pocket devices built for the Ottoman Empire to track what was then referred to as Turkish and Western times—that its supremacy in this matter was well and truly set. From there, this revered home of horology only continued to enhance its pedigree, launching the first dual-time wristwatch, in the form of 1925's 'Zulu Time', a name inspired by the maritime flag proudly displayed on the watch's dial. The significance of this yellow, blue, red, and black banner was its representation of the letter 'Z', which signifies the time at the zero meridian in Greenwich, London. Now known as Universal Time (UTC +0), in professional aviation, it is more simply referred to as 'Zulu Time' and remains in use amongst pilots and navigators to this day, due to the clarity of its communication over radio. Now, in celebration of a century since the milestone that saw Longines transfer simultaneous time-zone tracking onto the wrist for the first time, the gorgeous new Spirit Zulu Time 1925 pairs the appetite of adventure that has always been at the heart of the Spirit Zulu Time collection with rose-gold aesthetics that lean into globetrotting's luxurious side. Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 | Image: Longines First-Class Form The first thing we have to address when it comes to the new 39-mm commemorative edition Spirit Zulu Time 1925 is that incredible 18K rose-gold cap circular-brushed insert sitting atop the bidirectional rotating bezel. More than just a head-turner, it features 24-hour graduations that enable the wearer to track a third time zone, making the whole affair a perfect fit for the first-class cabin jetsetter if ever we've seen one. Not only is this use of rose gold a first for the Spirit Zulu Time collection, but it also holds genuine significance for the origins of synchronised world time. By that, we mean the copper contained within the rose gold pays homage to the copper strip marking the Prime ('zero') Meridian embedded in the ground at the 350-year-old Royal Observatory at Greenwich. It's a wonderful nod to the history of timekeeping. Exploring the timepiece beyond that remarkable headline feature, the stainless steel case houses a matte black dial that contrasts beautifully with the watch's rose gold-coloured hands and indexes. Legibility under all conditions is enhanced further with Super-LumiNova® treatment applied to the hands and hour markers. Positioned above the discreet date window at the 6 o'clock marker are five stars representing the high quality and accuracy of the movement inside, while the years '1925 – 2025' are engraved in a subtle tone-on-tone finish. Further, in twin firsts for the Longines Spirit Zulu Time collection, this commemorative edition features a transparent case back that reveals a rose gold-coloured PVD rotor with a special engraving of a planisphere with the Prime Meridian running through its centre. Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Caseback | Image: Longines For True Travellers Having mentioned the movement inside, let's take a closer look. It's important to note that the new release is a true (or 'traveller') GMT watch, meaning that it features a movement complex enough to keep up with you as you jetset from one time zone to another (as opposed to just tracking another time zone from the comfort of home). The watch is powered by the exclusive Longines calibre L844.4, a self-winding mechanical movement featuring a silicon balance spring, as well as a selection of innovative components that make it up to 10 times more resistant to magnetic fields than required by the ISO 764 standard. It also packs a power reserve of up to 72 hours and boasts chronometer certification from the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). Plus, to maximise comfort no matter your destination, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 comes with both a stainless steel bracelet featuring a double-folding safety clasp and a black NATO strap with a pin buckle. Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 | Image: Longines Here's to More Adventures to Come… Having made a splash with this glorious commemorative edition, Longines will continue to expand the Spirit Zulu Time 1925 collection later this year with stainless steel releases in 39 mm and 42 mm. Each will feature an elegant bidirectional rotating bezel and ceramic insert with a 24-hour scale divided into two shades: matte black and intense polished black. Rose gold will once again provide accents across the watch that contrast perfectly with that same sophisticated black dial, resulting in a timepiece that acts as a perfect, understated sibling to the commemorative edition. What's more, Longines has also introduced new 39 mm and 42 mm Spirit Zulu Time references featuring blue ceramic bezels that contrast with their accompanying anthracite dials to striking effect. Regardless of which of these intoxicating timepieces catches your eye, there's little argument that 2025 is the year of the Spirit Zulu Time. And with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 commemorative edition available now for AUD$6,925, what better companion could be by your side as you set off on your next time zone-hopping adventure?
