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Man of Many
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Man of Many
Man of Many's Staff Favourites—26 July, 2025
By Dean Blake - News Published: 26 Jul 2025 |Last Updated: 25 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link 0 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. The weekend is here, and while most of us are off spending time getting ready to bring you all some goodness next week, we've also prepped a few of our favourite things to share with you all today: this week's Staff Favourites. Each week, we try to show off some things that have brought us some joy in the hopes it'll help you find your own. This week we're going to help you study, as well as show off some cool stuff we've been using. Life Cykel Professional Biohacker Set | Image: Life Cykel Life Cykel Professional Biohacker Set Alex Martinez – Media Sales and Brand Partnerships The Life Cykel Professional Biohacker Set has been a much welcome addition to my daily wellness routine. I appreciate the natural, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and the ease of incorporating the extracts into my day. I take the Cordyceps, Lion's Mane and Shitake all together with a morning cup of water, and the Turkey Tail in the afternoons prior to my gym session. Whilst at my desk at work now resembles an unhinged chemist with mushroom drops, vitamins galore and gym powders, The Biohacker Set It feels like a simple, consistent step toward supporting overall health, and I enjoy the ritual of using it regularly. A solid choice for those looking to explore functional mushrooms as part of a broader wellness approach. Favourite Article of the Week: Darcy Moore on Collingwood, His Captaincy, and the Immersive World of 'Dune' Favourite Video of the Week: R.I.P. Ozzy Blunt Umbrella | Image: Blunt Blunt Metro Umbrella John Guanzon – Head of Creative and Production There are umbrellas, and then there's Blunt. To be real for a moment, Blunt umbrellas have officially ruined all other umbrellas for me. It's compact enough to fit in a backpack yet sturdy enough to take on Sydney storms. It's wind-tested to near-cyclone levels and has a sleek, curved-edge canopy that won't take out a pedestrian's eye. Also, this might make me come across as an umbrella snob, but I found that as soon as you own a Blunt, you start to notice others who do too. You see that curved canopy in the wild and give a silent nod of respect, because those who know, well and truly know. Before this, I was grabbing $9 umbrellas from Woolies that barely survived a drizzle, always ending up deformed and in the bin a day later. The Blunt Metro, on the other hand, is built to last. Yes, the price point is much higher than the Woolies kind, but it's an investment in dryness and durability. You'll never go back to the throwaway kind, and you'll earn your place in the unofficial club of umbrella snobs. Favourite Article of the Week: Unlock Peak Dad Mode with Man of Many's 'Brilliant Moments Kit' I'm Obsessed with Study with Me Videos Scott Purcell – Co-founder I began writing this searching for Justin Sung's video that's a 3 hour study session and has some crazy good music from that's scientifically proven to improve your focus, but I now feel like I'm going crazy because I can't find the video. If you're not aware yet, up in the top right of the site you should see a nice little sign-in button now and that has kept me crazy busy with a huge amount on my plate. Just about the only way I've gotten through all of my work, is to slap on one of these Study With Me sessions on YouTube with good music, crack-in and get to work. They're surprising successful rather than having music on in the background as you feel pressured or almost guilty having someone work alongside you. Give them a try next time you feel like procrastinating. Favourite Article of the Week: The $1,995 Seiko That Every Watch Collector Needs in Their Collection Favourite Video of the Week: Introducing Five Minute Finds Lego's Game Boy Throwback | Image: Lego Lego's Game Boy Throwback Dean Blake – Tech & Entertainment Writer I'm really not a collector. I do my best not to end up with shelves lined with miscellaneous things, but Lego's been tempting me lately. I grew up playing Nintendo games, and the Danish toy company is intent on releasing fun, buildable versions of a few of my favourite series: Mario and Zelda chief among them. But now they've gone full retro and decided to release a 1-to-1 buildable replica of the original Game Boy. If you're like me and grew up with the Game Boy as your main method of entertainment, spending literal hours playing Pokemon with your friends in the back of your classroom hoping your teacher wouldn't notice, you probably get where I'm coming from: but this thing is cool. The device comes with various screens you can add in to showcase either game cartridge it comes with (Super Mario Land and Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening), but make no mistake: this thing isn't a working device. It's just a very cool ornament that I'm very tempted to buy. It's launching on October 1, through the Lego Store and Amazon, for USD$59.99. Thankfully it isn't available in Australia yet, or else I'd probably have pre-ordered it already. Favourite Article of the Week: What are 'Billionaire Bracelets'?
Man of Many
5 days ago
- Business
- Man of Many
Feel-Good Friday: 25 July, 2025—Aged Whiskey, Dance Battles, and Meteor Showers
By Dean Blake - News Published: 25 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link 0 Readtime: 6 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. It's the end of the week, and you know what that means: another instalment of Man of Many's Feel-Good Friday! Every week we look to bring some fun ideas for things you can do this weekend, as well as some easy opportunities for you to do some good in the world. This week, we're showing off what our friends at TIACS are up to this weekend, as well as the best way to adopt a greyhound in Sydney. Plus, there's a new Jack Daniel's drop coming to Australian shores next month, and some stellar stargazing on offer all week. So put your feet up, grab a drink, and check out this week's Feel-Good Friday. TIACS and Bunnings Team Up to support Aussie Tradies Tradie-focused mental-health charity TIACS (This Is a Conversation Starter) are hitting the road today with the aim of kicking up conversations around the barriers blue-collar workers face seeking professional support. To do so, TIACS have partnered with hardware chain Bunnings to fund a road trip around works sites and Bunnings stores in Queensland this weekend, taking a coffee van to serve some goodness and start some conversations. Plus, the brand is launching a Bunnings Trade x TIACS hoodie today, of which 100% of the proceeds will go back to TIACS to help fund the charity's mental health support initiatives. 'We're stoked to once again be working with Bunnings to connect more people to free, professional support… We'd love to see as many tradies and their loved ones join us at their local Bunnings on launch day as we fire up the barbie,' TIACS' co-founders Dan Allen and Ed Ross said. TIACS delivers free counselling, either through text or phone call, with hundreds of tradies around Australia each year. The charity is funded through donations, partnerships (like this one), and through the co-founders social-impact workwear brand Trademutt. BrewDog South Helping Pups find a New Home This Saturday, BrewDog South Eveleigh is teaming up with Greyhounds as Pets NSW to host an amazing greyhound adoption day, where 30-40 puppers will be available for a fast-tracked adoption that day. Notoriously one of the most chill breeds of dog out there, Greyhounds are perfect for apartment living, and are an easy breed to train—making them fantastic family pets. If you're keen to check out some well-behaved doggos, or just grab a drink at BrewDog, make sure to turn up in your pyjamas for 10 per cent off your food and drinks. The greyhounds will have their own PJs on, so you might as well too. The folks at Greyhounds as Pets NSW will be on hand to help any new pet parent understand their responsibilities, and the event will feature discounted adoption rates, only costing $150 for a 'standard' adoption, or $75 for a senior greyhound (that just makes them even more mellow). BrewDog South Eveleigh is located at 1 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, and the Greyhound Adoption Day will be taking place on July 26, 11am – 2pm, and is free to attend. Red Bull's Street Dance Competition Returns This Weekend This Saturday, 26 July, dancers from around the country will descend on Sydney's Hordern Pavilion to take part in Red Bull's 'Dance Your Style' competition. They're competing not just for glory, but for a chance to go on to represent Australia in the world street dance competition finals in L.A. in October. It's a ticketed event, and with doors opening at 6pm to give everyone enough to time settle in before the dance battles begin. The event will be hosted by Miss Universe 2024 finalist Unice Wani and ballroom dancer Xander Khoury, and will feature live performances by JessB and VV Pete. If you're keen for something a bit different this weekend, and are in the area, it'll definitely be an evening to remember. Jack Daniels Aged 10-Year Whiskey | Image: Supplied Jack Daniel's Bringing Limited 10-Year Aged Whiskey to Australia Tennessee whiskey-maker Jack Daniels is bringing a batch of its rare 10-year aged drop direct to Australia—the first time the whiskey has been available outside the US. There'll be only around 3,000 bottles available for purchase, so if you're interested, get in fast. While JD's usual fare is aged for about 7 years, the brand's 'aged' series tends to be left for 10, 12, or 14 years to create a more robust flavour profile. 'Over the past decade, we've worked tirelessly to craft a whiskey that not only reflects the depth and character of our early releases, but also speaks to the global demand for premium and high-quality whiskey. This release is a tribute to our heritage, inspired by the past and crafted with the expertise of today,' said Jack Daniel's master distiller, Chris Fletcher. 'Australia is home to some of our most passionate fans and the world's most discerning whiskey drinkers. Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old is the perfect whiskey for them, showcasing the true craftsmanship and quality that only Jack can offer.' The end result is a 97% proof whiskey, with a 48.5% ABV, featuring a more intense flavouring. It'll set you back around $150, and will be available in August. Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Look to the Skies this Week for 2 Meteor Showers If you're looking or something free to enjoy this week, there's a very good chance we'll be getting not one, but two meteor showers this week. The Southern Delta Aquariids event, as well as the Alpha Capricornids event, will happen just days apart this week: starting on Monday, 28th July and Wednesday, 30th July respectively. While the Delta Aquariids will be best spotted somewhere outside of the light pollution of the city, the Alpha Capricornids tend to be quite bright, and should be able to be enjoyed from anywhere. Meteoroids from the Aquariids event are expected to be smaller, faster and more numerous, while the Capricornids will be slower and brigther. So, if you're looking to best enjoy this cosmic phenomenon, get out of the city (pack a jumper or two), and give your eyes a bit of time to adjust to the dark. Keep an eye on the north-northeast, and you should catch some great balls of fire in the sky.
Man of Many
22-07-2025
- Man of Many
Everything We Know About the ‘iPhone 17 Air'
By Dean Blake - News Published: 22 Jul 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. As we enter the second half the calendar year, it's time to turn our attention to all the fun stuff our friends at Apple have been cooking up for us: and while it's no secret there's an iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are coming soon, there's something special on the way. For the first time, Apple is bringing it's Air moniker to the iPhone, and is set to deliver a surprisingly thin entrant to the iPhone lineup this September: the iPhone 17 Air. Beyond the name—which finally fits the iPhone into the same naming convention as the iPad and MacBook product lines—we do have quite a bit of unofficial information leaked from journalists and the production line to look at. Obviously, until we have official confirmation from Apple everything in this article should be taken with a grain of salt. But if you're keen to get the scoop on what will likely be the most existing iPhone launch in recent years, read on. A dummy iPhone 17 Air | Image: AppleInsider What will the 'iPhone 17 Air' Look Like? When you imagine what an iPhone Air would look like, you're probably not far off from what Apple has in mind. The key feature of the rumoured phone will be its overall thinness and weight: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has noted he believes, based on his sources, that the Air will shave around 2mm from the current iPhone 16 Pro, which would put it at around 6mm thick. However, other estimates put it as thin as 5.5mm and as light as 145 grams (for reference, the current iPhone 16 clocks in at 170 grams), but ultimately we won't know the proper measurements until Apple itself shows the phone off this September. We're also not entirely clear on the overall size of the display, though the common ground between each rumour is that the Air will land somewhere around the size of the iPhone 16 Plus (6.7' display)—that is, with a display measuring somewhere between 6.55' and 6.65'. That puts the phone between the 16 Pro (6.3' display) and 16 Pro Max (6.9' display), but quite a bit bigger than the base iPhone 16 (6.1'). The design of the phone isn't necessarily going to radically differ from what we've seen from Apple (or it's competition, actually), though one big difference leakers point at is the fact the iPhone 17 Air will probably only feature a single 48 megapixel fusion camera similar to the one used in 2025's iPhone 16e. This would mean a less cluttered camera bump, but also means videophiles are likely looking at sticking to the Pro and Pro Max models for another year. A full-scale render of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air | Source: Render by @asherdipps What are the likely specs of the 'iPhone 17 Air'? While the iPhone 17 will act as the base model of the new line-up, the 17 Air is actually very likely to share a lot of the technical DNA, with a few caveats here and there to account for the slimmer build. The biggest one, of course, being the battery size. Rumours all point to the new device having a sub-3,000mAh battery—considerably less than even the budget-focused iPhone 16e's 4,005mAh—which will struggle to maintain battery life for an entire day. Hardware and software optimisations could go a long way in mitigating the relatively small battery size, as well as a very likely iPhone 17 Air-compatible battery case, which will give users back some battery charge in exchange for adding bulk to what is supposed to be a thin device. Here's the rumoured tech specs of the iPhone 17 Air: Rumoured iPhone 17 Air Specs Price USD$899 / AUD$1,599 Display – 6.6' OLED Retina Display – 120Hz ProMotion – 1260 x 2736 resolution Operating System iOS 26 Internals – Processor: A19 – RAM: 8GB – 12GB – Storage: ??? Networking – 5G – Wi-Fi 7 – Bluetooth 5.3 – NFC Capable Camera 48-megapixel wide-lens fusion camera 24-megapixel front-facing camera Battery 2,800mAh – 3,000mAh Other Features – Single USB 2.0 Type-C port – Face ID – Action Button – Apple Intelligence – Rumours suggest the phone may be too thin to house a SIM tray Scroll horizontally to view full table When is the 'iPhone 17 Air' Releasing? Given Apple's propensity to launch its phones in September, it's very likely the iPhone 17 Air will launch alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, in mid September. The 16 series were launched on Friday, September 20, meaning the new line-up is likely to land on shelves on Friday, 19 September, or 26 September, 2025.
Man of Many
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
Man of Many's Staff Favourites—19 July, 2025
By Dean Blake - News Published: 19 Jul 2025 |Last Updated: 17 Jul 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. The week is over, July is halfway done, and wouldn't you know it—it's time for another round of our Staff Favourites! Each week, we try to show off some things that have brought us some joy in the hopes it'll help you find your own, and this week we're showcasing some delicious Tasmanian whiskey, a pint-sized collectable car, an ape wearing a tie, and some custom Adidas. Hot Wheels 1990 Acura NSX Brick Set | Image: Mattel Hot Wheels 1990 Acura NSX Brick Set John Guanzon – Head of Creative & Production When we posted about the news of Mattel dropping collector-focused brick sets on Man of Many's Instagram, the response was huge, so I took it as my sign to grab a set for myself. I told myself it was for the kids over the school holidays, but let's be real: I'll be the one building it while they watch (and honestly, I'm not mad about it). The build quality is surprisingly impressive. This one features 876 pieces and pays tribute to the iconic '90s ride with incredible attention to detail, from its scissor doors to the classic wedge profile. It's part of Mattel's new Brick Shop range, which also includes the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL and 1963 Corvette Grand Sport. All three are loaded with authentic touches and feel way more premium than you'd expect from a brick set. It's definitely got that collector energy, and now I'm tempted to grab the others and complete the set (or quietly drop hints between now and Father's Day wink). Favourite Article this Week: Our First Look at Link and Zelda in 2027's 'Legend of Zelda' Movie Donkey Kong Bonanza | Image: Nintendo Donkey Kong Goes Bananza Dean Blake – Entertainment & Tech Writer Donkey Kong has finally been let out of his cage, and he's literally tearing the scenery apart. In DK's big return to a starring role, he's diving deep into the bowels of the planet in Bananza, the first major single-player system-seller for Nintendo's new Switch 2 console. I got a chance to play a few hours of the game recently, and it was fantastic. DK feels great in the hands (which is no surprise if you've played this studio's prior game, Super Mario Odyssey), and has a number of new abilities in store: he can break the world apart around him, for one, but also climb most surfaces and, when the mood strikes just right, turn into an ostrich. No, I'm not kidding. He can also turn into a zebra and an even bigger ape with bananas in his hair, which is strange but you know, who cares? Doing so gives the big man access to some new abilities, like gliding, sprinting, and bashing things even harder. Oh, and he does it all with a human child on his shoulder. Confused yet? Well, that's just the beginning of where things get whacky with this one, but I don't think I want to spoil much else. Really, if you've already picked up a Switch 2 for Mario Kart you'd be doing yourself a disservice not to check out Bananza—and if you've been on the fence, this is a pretty damn good reason to make the jump to Nintendo's new system. Favourite Article this Week: Does the Nothing Phone (3) Justify its AUD$1,509 Price? Image: Scott Purcell / Man of Many Kicking It with the Three Stripes: Our Night with the adidas Superstar Scott Purcell – Co-Founder This week, Harry and I had the opportunity to head out to the adidas flagship store on Pitt St in Sydney to celebrate the return of a true icon: the adidas Superstar. The new 'Superstar: The Original' campaign is bringing back the legendary sneaker in two classic colourways, alongside the equally iconic Firebird Tracksuit. The global campaign features a star-studded cast including the likes of Missy Elliott, Jennie from BLACKPINK, and is narrated by the one and only Samuel L. Jackson. The event was a super fun getting to customise our own sneakers, and they even offered to embroider the back of our new jackets ahead of the night. In a moment of questionable genius, I opted for 'Man of Many' on mine, which made for some interesting conversations. Others were more clever, with one person getting 'It wasn't me' stitched on the back. While I'm not sure my attempt with a metallic scourer was a complete success as you can see in the photo, I can confirm these shoes are ridiculously comfortable. I've been wearing them all week since and this was my first proper foray into the world of adidas Superstars footwear. I think it's safe to say I'm a convert. Favourite Video this Week: DITL with the Dyson OnTrac Rosevears Tasmanian Three Grain Whiskey | Image: Rosevears Rosevears Tasmanian Three Grain Whiskey Alex Martinez – Media Sales & Brand Partnerships Tasmania's first crack at a bourbon-style whiskey is an ambitious and largely successful effort. Rosevears Batch 1 delivers a bold, grain-forward profile that proudly wears its local ingredients on its sleeve. The nose is rich with sweet corn and toasted cereal, backed by a punch of rye spice and oak. On the palate, it leans into classic bourbon notes – vanilla, caramel, and a touch of char. While it doesn't quite rival the depth of some seasoned Kentucky counterparts, Rosevears impresses with its authenticity and craftsmanship. As a debut, it sets a promising foundation for what's to come from this Tasmanian distillery. One for the curious bourbon enthusiast looking to explore Australian innovation – and why wouldn't you be? Favourite Article this Week: Ninja SLUSHi: The Uber-Cool Drink Maker You Need Right Now
Man of Many
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Man of Many
Feel-Good Friday: 18 July, 2025—Dim Sims, Speedruns, and Hottest 100 Parties
By Dean Blake - News Published: 18 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 3 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. It's the end of the week, and you know what that means: another instalment of Man of Many's Feel-Good Friday! Every week we look to bring some fun ideas for things you can do this weekend, as well as some easy opportunities for you to do some good in the world. This week, we're showing off some cheap meals, and an upcoming celebration of triple j's 2025 Hottest 100, as well as a chance for all the gamers out there to do some more good for cancer research. Without further ado, here's this week's Feel-Good Friday. Dimmies & Tinnies | Image: Supplied Dimmies & Tinnies Pop-Up at The Norfolk with $3 Dim Sims, $7 Tinnies If you're keen for a cheap feed this weekend, head on down to The Norfolk Hotel in Redfern for a delicious treat this Saturday, 19 July: A Dimmies & Tinnies pop-up, offering $3 dim sims, $7 Reschs Pilsners, and good vibes. The dimmies come in two flavours—a spicy pork with red chilli and cabbage, and chicken with sweetcorn and a bit of kombu. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book your spot if you don't want to miss out. Dimmes & Tinnies is an odd offering, having been born out of the combination of TV personality Andy Lee, NYC-based hospitality duo Eddy Buckingham and Paul Donnelly, and ceramist Sam Gordon, with the chief goal of making dim sims even more fun. How do they achieve that? Well, add tinnies. While D&Ts will be at The Norfolk Hotel this Saturday, 19th from 12pm, this is actually the first stop on an east-coast tour of Australia. Where'll it be headed next? Keep an eye on the Dimmies & Tinnies Instagram for updates. Taphouse, Darlinghurst | Image: Supplied Taphouse Serving 'Hottest 100' Deliciousness With triple j celebrating 50 years on the air in 2025, this year's Hottest 100 is sure to be a big one: and Darlinghurst's Taphouse is preparing to deliver its own celebration. Next Saturday, 26 July, Taphouse will be playing the beloved music countdown throughout the venue, while offering patrons $14 Aperol Spritzes paired with a succulent Chinese meal. For those of us with a taste for beer, schooners of Mountain Culture's award winning Status Quo will be $10 — with $1 of every beer donated to youth mental health foundation Headspace. The Hottest 100 is a staple in Australia's music culture, so if you're not celebrating the countdown with a backyard barbecue, check out Taphouse. 'Mario Kart World' | Image: Nintendo Australian Speedrun Marathon is Running Now! If you're looking for something to do indoors this weekend, but still want to do some good, consider checking out the Australian Speedrun Marathon—an annual video-game speed-running event which raises money for cancer research live on Twitch. It'll be running until Sunday 20th, so you've got plenty of time to tune in. 'We are absolutely delighted to be working with the AusSpeedruns team, once again, for another Australian Speedrun Marathon,' said Alexandra Lynne, Gaming Campaign and Content Manager at Cure Cancer. 'Last year at ASM2024 the incredible AusSpeedruns community raised more than $30,000, and to date the team have raised more than $100,000 to support life-saving cancer research across a number of different events.' This year the event will feature a bunch of fantastic games to watch, from Pokemon Heart Gold, Mario Kart 64, Donkey Kong Country, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and The Simpsons: Ht & Run. Viewers can head to the AusSpeedruns Twitch channel to watch the event, and/or can donate to the cause via Tiltify.
