The unstoppable conflagration of iPhone rumours continues to set the internet alight. Following our last round-up of juicy Apple gossip, new whispers suggest there are more big changes on the way for the iconic smartphone in 2017.

All-Glass Design

First floated by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in March, rumours of an all-glass design for the 2017 iPhone have been tossed around for months. They seem increasingly likely to be true. During its annual shareholder meeting, the chairman of longtime Apple supplier Catcher Technology Allen Horng indicated that glass casing is on the way for at least one iPhone model next year. The fact that a supplier is publicly commenting on the issue gives serious credence to the all-glass idea. Given the range’s pricing, many are speculating that the glass treatment will go to the iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone Pro.

Dual Curve Display

A newer tip-off suggests the iPhone 8 will feature a “Dual Curve” display. In terms you don’t have to be a Silicon Valley superstar to understand, that means the phone’s display will wrap slightly around its edges to create a larger surface area. Samsung’s stunning Galaxy Edge smartphone range sports a similar look.

32GB Base Storage

The upcoming iPhone 7 is also getting in on the recent round of rumours. According to Kevin Wang, an IHS Technology analyst who has an impeccable track record when it comes to Apple reveals, the iPhone 7 will double its storage capacities. Wang announced that the new model will come with 32GB of entry level storage, up from the 16GB the iPhone has been stuck with for years. The new base model will reportedly be sold with a $199 USD price point.

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Everyone knows the French are experts when it comes to style, that’s why it will come as welcome to news to the fashion-loving men of Sydney and beyond that 3 iconic French labels are about to land in Australia.

#1 The Kooples

Unisex French brand The Kooples opened its first Australian concept store in Melbourne today, with another to follow at Chadstone later this year.

Perhaps best known for its advertising campaigns that feature stylish couples who met through unexpected encounters in London, Paris, Berlin and New York, The Kooples specialise in ‘couple dressing’ with chic, quirky and often androgynous pieces inspired by rock n’ roll, vintage dressing and a rebellious British attitude.

The Kooples also places emphasis on detail. The basics are revisited, but adjusted in cut, skull buttons, badges and clever print lining make it the perfect fashion brand for you and your lady to share and wear together.

#2 Zadig & Voltaire

French fashion label Zadig & Voltaire has picked up their roots and moved to Australia as part of Melbourne’s new luxury retail mall St Collins Lane along with The Kooples and other big-name offshore brands like Maje, Folli Follie, REISS, Coach, TAG Heuer and Furla.

Embodying a new type of luxury, Zadig & Voltaire has made a name for itself for being both original and affordable. Delicate fabrics like cashmere, washed silk and leather are combined for refined, casual clothing that is characteristically French and like The Kooples is inspired by rock n’ roll.

Menswear highlights include camo print shirts, crew neck sweaters, blazers, polos and classic chinos perfect for layering and dressing down with sneakers and shades.

#3 Sandro

The third on our list of French brands to land downunder is Sandro, joining Zadig & Voltaire and The Kooples at Melbourne’s St Collins Lane shopping precinct.

Launched by husband and wife duo Didier and Evelyne Chétrite in 1984, Sandro is pure Parisian chic offering unfussy, effortlessly chic clothing for men that combines immaculate tailoring and that classic French rock n’ roll attitude. As creative director Chétrite says, it’s “non-conformism and a kind of elegant rebel attitude.”

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The Breitling–Bentley partnership continues to flourish with the latest B06 Midnight Carbon timepiece from the coveted Swiss watchmaker.

The watch borrows from the the classic appeal of black in order to showcase the driving inspired appointments through details and finishings. Forming part of a 500-piece limited edition series, the B06 Midnight Carbon features a 49mm satin-brushed steel case which carries an in-house self-winding B06 chronograph movement that has been officially chronometer-certified by the COSC.

The unique bezel features a knurled motif inspired by the iconic Bentley radiator grille. To give the watch even more depth and tone, Breitling applied a black high-resistance carbon-based treatment to the bezel for a semi-gloss glow.

Looking inside the watch, wearers are presented with a shimmering black mother-of-pearl dial paired with matte finished counters, a gun metal Breitling crest and red and white indications. A transparent caseback gives full view to a sculpted oscillating weight which evokes the shape of a wheel rim found on Bentleys.

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Legendary Australian football team the Socceroos have a lot to live up to when it comes to delivering results.

As a whole nation’s hopes and dreams rest on the eleven man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, we dropped by TAG Heuer’s Don’t Crack Under Pressure Speed & Accuracy Challenge in Sydney to chat to Mark Birighitti and Trent Sainsbury about the importance timekeeping has to scoring that elusive goal.

According to the pair, timing is a concept which often swings both ways. The only constant within this is handling the pressure that comes with a win or loss.

“We were joking before,” says Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Birighitti. “Some of our best and worst results have been down to time; either lack of or too much.”

Birighitti recalls a past game that brought with it a life changing lesson. “Our first year together at Central Coast, we were leading the grand final in extra time with three minutes to go. We conceded one goal and then conceded the last goal in the last second and last header. We went on to lose the game.”

“But at the same time, split seconds can change,” adds Sainsbury.

“You have all the time in the world in the week leading up to the game, but you only have ninety minutes on the clock to win it. Timing is everything.”

Sainsbury considers himself a pretty laid back guy but even he has his high pressure moments that he has learnt to manage.

“The most pressure for me was the Asian Cup final where our challenger scored in the last minute and we went into extra time.”

“When they scored that goal and they lifted, we had to lift above them. That’s when the pressure really gets to you and it tells you if you’ve got what it takes.”

As the Socceroos goalkeeper, Birighitti also knows a thing or two about composure.

“For me as a goal keeper, it’s the penalty shootout. When you can pull up dividends for the team and become a hero for your country, it’s the nicest feeling.”

TAG Heuer’s Don’t Crack Under Pressure Speed & Accuracy Challenge was held in the heart of Sydney at Pitt street Mall. A purpose built stage allowed football fans of young and old to test their ability in front of the country’s finest.

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Just when you thought Ryan Gosling had settled down, got married and had kids, therefore leaving his duties as your girlfriend’s hall pass, he’s back at it again with his feminist heartthrob ways declaring that he believes ‘women are better than men.’

Gosling told the Evening Standard Magazine he believes “women are better than men”, because “They are stronger. More evolved….They are better than us. They make me better.”

The Gos has never been one to shy away from the affection of women. In fact, the 35-year-old was raised primarily by his mother and older sister, and is today surrounded by women: dream wife Eva Mendes and two daughters. It’s clearly having an impact with the actor believing he is ‘49% woman’. “Sometimes 47%, it depends on what day you catch me.”

Whilst he’s been on a press tour for The Nice Guys with Russell Crowe, Gosling has also weighed in on the presidential race. “I think it needs a woman’s touch.” Well played, Gosling.

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Want to achieve stud status in the bedroom? Scientists have been cooking up the recipe for a better sex life in the lab.From upping your reps at the gym to adding The Exorcist to your Netflix queue, these research-backed methods to improve your sex life will have you doing the deed like Don Juan.

#1 Soaking Up The Sun

Not only does a bit of vitamin D give your skin a boost, it can also help your sex drive. A 2010 study published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology concluded that a sufficient supply of vitamin D keeps testosterone levels and libido high.

#2 Exercise

Multiple studies have examined how men’s physical activity levels are related to their erectile functioning. Across the board, the results agree: the most highly active men have the highest sexual functioning scores. Men who workout regularly last longer and are less likely to experience erectile dysfunction. A study in India even found that men who spent an hour each day practising yoga were able to triple the amount of time they lasted in the sack.

#3 Switching Up Your Routine

Boredom is an obvious boner killer, but that’s not the only reason to break out of a sexual rut. Research published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine concluded that the likelihood of reaching orgasm is greater when more activities are included in a sexual event. Further research from Indiana University and Rutgers confirms that varied stimulation is essential to a happy sex life for both men and women. Other studies sing the praises of incorporating toys and lube into your sexual repertoire.

#4 Watching Scary Movies

Give a low libido a spook by watching a scary movie. Horror flicks trigger the body’s sympathetic nervous system (SNS) by initiating the fight-or-flight response, according to a 2011 study published in Psychophysiology, which in turn increases the body’s sexual desire.

#5 Communication

Communication is hardly a new piece of relationship advice, but it’s a classic for a reason. Talk about sex with your partner(s) early and often. According to research published in the Journal of Sex Research, people who engage more often in sexual communication are more satisfied with their relationships and feel closer to their partners. And that’s not all. A 2012 study found that those who talk about sex while participating in the act are more sexually satisfied than their non-verbal counterparts. That goes for moans and groans too.

#6 Smoking Weed

A quick smoke before hitting the sheets can improve sex for both men and women. The many science-backed benefits of a pre-sex cannabis hit include boosting libido, strengthening orgasms, heightening sensory experience, and curbing the stress and anxiety that can cause erectile dysfunction. A study of 500,000 18-34 year olds from luxury condom brand SKYN found that 14% of stoners are having sex multiple times a day – and it’s not just more sex, it’s better sex. Fifty-nine percent of cannabis users reported having consistently great shags compared to 41% of non-smokers.

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Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Well, it’s about to be with growing opportunities for artificial brain enhancement evolution experts from the University of Adelaide claiming that humans are well on their way to becoming cyborgs.

Members of the Biological Anthropology and Comparative Anatomy Research Unit at Adelaide University, Professor Maciej Henneberg and Dr Aurthur Saniotis looked at the past, present and future development of our species to chart the full scope of human evolution and found that whilst future humans are likely to combine their own organic material with technology, such enhancements must not ignore our highly complex biology.

“There is still a tendency by some to view the current form of human beings as static, and that we will stay as such into the future unless some catastrophe causes our extinction,” said Professor Henneberg.

“However, in The Dynamic Human (a book written by Henneberg and Saniotis), we present the alternative: that our world is a continuously changing complex system and humans are a part of this ever-changing system. Within this framework, human evolution is an ongoing process that shapes us now and will shape us in the future, body and mind. We must understand it in order to survive and be able to direct it to our advantage,” he says.

From cybernetic implants that could connect our brains directly to computers, to nanotechnology and a variety of medical prosthetics, The Dynamic Human outlines a wide range of mind and body enhancements that Henneberg and Saniotis believe will be potentially available to humans in the future.

“The advent of brain-machine interfaces may force humans to redefine where our humanity lies; it will blur the boundary between human and machine,” Dr Saniotis says. “This boundary in fact has been blurred for a long time. Millions of people are currently wearing technological devices aimed at enhancing our lives: from eye glasses, to hearing aids, pace makers, bionic ears, heart valves and artificial limbs.”

In fact, Saniotis points out that since 2002, about 59,000 people have received some form of neurological prosthetics, whether it be to hear or see, and this technology is set to develop rapidly in the coming years.

“…It can become easy to think of the body as a kind of machine with parts that need replacing. Of course, the body is not a machine but an evolutionary organism of enormous complexity. The human mind is not a logical machine, it is a product of organic interactions. That complexity should not be underestimated,” he says.

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Ticking your favourite travel destinations off your bucket list doesn’t mean you need to take out a second mortgage. In fact, Hotels.com recently put together a list of all the overseas hotspots where you can stay at a 5-star hotel for less than $200.

From the snowy temples of Moscow to the street art of Berlin and pyramids of Cairo, these must-see travel destinations mean you can get your wanderlust on without breaking the bank.

While most are of the cities are dotted around Europe, a few are situated in Asia so depending on where your intrepid cravings take you, you could be sipping cocktails on the beach or exploring ancient ruins without splashing too much cash.

Click through the slideshow for more incredible destinations where you can stay for less than $200.

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We know there’s quite a few Star Wars fans out there so when news drops that Lucasfilm have teamed up with Disney to release official replicas of some of the franchise’s most iconic props, you know you have an art collection on your hands.

The Star Wars Collectibles: Ultimate Studio Edition props, which are not toys by any means, are made by Proshop at Pinewood Studios in the U.K – the very people who were also responsible for the actual film props in the movies.

Included in the release is Darth Vader’s damaged helmet which retails for US$3,500, a Kylo Ren helmet for $2,000, a bloodied Stormtrooper helmet for US$1,750 and Rey’s lightsabre for a cool US$1,250. All of the props utilise 3D digital scans of the original items before they are constructed with the assistance of advanced 3D printing technology.

Watch the video below to see how the props are crafted and whether or not you’re game to fork out the right amount of coin for a piece of sci-fi history. Or just head straight here to drop some ludicrous amount of cash.

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