Supreme is honoring Elliott Smith with a new Supreme x Elliott Smith collection, created with the permission of the late singer-songwriter’s estate for Fall 2026. The capsule includes outerwear, fleece, layering pieces and accessories. Archival-feeling photography and album references link the clothing directly to Smith’s catalog.

The lineup is short and focused, with seven pieces in total. At the top of the range are a Work Jacket and a Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt, followed by a Thermal, three T-shirts and a Beanie. Supreme hasn’t yet shared colorways or graphic details for the jacket, hoodie, standard Tee or Beanie. The rest of the collection relies on photography and references to Smith’s catalog.

The photography carries the strongest visual weight. The Thermal features original images of Smith by Autumn de Wilde, a photographer closely tied to his visual identity who also shot the cover of 2000’s Figure 8. The Mask Tee uses original photography by Deb Pastor. A separate Either/Or Tee references the 1997 record many fans see as Smith’s defining work.

That album marks the turning point in his catalog. Smith, born in 1969, grew up between northern Texas and Portland, Oregon, before attending Hampshire College to study philosophy. There he met Neil Gust, and after graduating the two moved back to Portland and formed Heatmiser, which released three albums before breaking up in 1996. By then, Smith was already recording on his own. His solo debut, Roman Candle, was recorded in the basement of then-girlfriend and Heatmiser manager JJ Gonson and released in 1994, despite Smith never expecting the full album to come out. It and the self-titled Elliott Smith from 1995 set a stripped-down, lo-fi template built on close-mic’d vocals and acoustic guitar.

Either/Or bridged that sparse early sound and the fuller arrangements of 1998’s XO and 2000’s Figure 8, the last albums released during his lifetime. The record also brought Smith to a much wider audience. Gus Van Sant placed three of its songs in his 1997 film Good Will Hunting and commissioned an original track, “Miss Misery,” which went on to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.

Smith died at 34, but his influence continues to grow across new generations of songwriters. He maintained that his lyrics were stories rather than straight confessions. Still, the honesty in how he wrote about his struggles is a big part of why the music endures, and why a tribute like this one feels personal rather than purely nostalgic.

The Supreme x Elliott Smith collection drops November 12, with an Asia release following on November 14.

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MING introduces the 51.01 Halo dress watch in a 37mm crystallized titanium case.Features a 5N rose gold PVD coating, black opaline dial, and sapphire-engraved lacquer indices.Powered by the ultra-thin, manual-wind La Joux-Perret Calibre 7380.M1 with 90 hours of reserve.

MING is putting its own spin on the dress watch with the new 51.01 Halo, a compact manual-wind piece that pairs gloss black with warm rose gold tones, a combination the independent brand says its team loves but has rarely used. It debuts an all-new case and handset design, measuring 37mm across, 8mm thick and a wrist-friendly 43mm lug-to-lug. The rose gold look isn't actually gold. The case is machined from grade-5 titanium, then heated in a vacuum chamber to as high as 1,200°C and cooled under strict control, which makes the metal's natural crystalline grains grow larger. An acid etch brings that grain pattern to the surface, and a 5N PVD coating gives the case its rose gold color.

The dial and hands continue the warm-on-black theme. The lacquered black dial has a polished center and a circular-brushed outer ring, which creates an opaline sheen, while the new ultra-slim hands are coated in 5N and finished with a mix of brushed, sandblasted and polished surfaces. As on other MING watches, the hour indices are engraved into the box-shaped sapphire crystal rather than applied to the dial. Here they are filled with 5N-colored lacquer instead of lume, a choice the brand describes in its release as "resisting our intrinsic urge to make the indices glow."

Flip the watch over and the sapphire caseback reveals the manual-wind Calibre 7380.M1, MING's second movement collaboration with Manufacture La Joux-Perret after the 37.04 Monopusher. Only 2.7mm thick, it runs at 3 Hz with roughly 90 hours of power reserve. MING heavily reworked the calibre with skeletonized, matte anthracite-coated bridges with hand-finished anglage over a matte black mainplate, plus the brand's signature spoke pattern on the ratchet and barrel wheels.

The Halo comes on a black goat leather strap by Jean Rousseau Paris, with curved quick-release spring bars and a flying-blade tuck buckle made from the same 5N-coated crystallized titanium as the case. Water resistance is 50 meters, and the watch carries a two-year limited mechanical warranty. Production is limited to 150 pieces, priced at 10,900 CHF (approx. $10,900 USD) Orders open on November 10 through MING's website and its international network of authorized retailers. The watch will also be on display at IAMWATCH in Singapore from November 12 - 15, 2026.

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Palace’s seventh Winter 2026 delivery is led by four key pieces spanning outerwear, shirting, tees and fleeceThe Pertex Balaclava Puffa comes in six colorways, from core black to Rhythm Red and Ice GreyThe Vauxhall 1995 line splits across a white shirt and a five-color T-shirt run, while the Check P3 Zip Hoodie arrives in six shades

Palace Skateboards' Winter 2026 Week 7 drop goes heavy on color, rolling out its key pieces across 18 colorways in total. The delivery is anchored by the Pertex Balaclava Puffa, the Vauxhall 1995 Shirt and T-Shirt and the Check P3 Zip Hoodie, giving the week a lineup that runs from cold-weather outerwear to easy layering staples.

Outerwear takes the lead with the Pertex Balaclava Puffa, a puffer built with a Pertex shell and named for its balaclava-style head coverage. Palace is offering the jacket in six options, with straight Black joined by two-tone Black Navy and Black Yellow takes, plus a punchy Rhythm Red, an earthy Brown and a cooler Ice Grey. The range gives the piece both a stealth option and a few louder statements for the deep-winter months.

The Vauxhall 1995 pieces bring a matching theme across two formats. The shirt keeps things clean in a single White colorway, while the T-shirt version opens up the palette with Perfect Blue, White, Black, Pink and Grey Marl, making it the easiest entry point into the week’s graphic story.

Rounding out the key callouts, the Check P3 Zip Hoodie lands in six colorways of its own. Navy, Black, Grey Marl and Chocolate Brown cover the everyday bases, while Racey Green and Heavy Purple push the hoodie toward the bolder end of Palace’s seasonal color palette.

The latest Palace drop arrives Friday, November 13 at 11:00 AM BST in the UK, Europe and the US, followed by Japan, China, Korea and Australia on Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 AM local time.

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Name: HOKA Speed Loafer
Colorway: Carbon Grey/Washed Blue
SKU: 1162170-CBNG
MSRP: $185 USD
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy: HOKA

HOKA broadens its Speed Loafer lineup with a new "Carbon Grey/Washed Blue" colorway, continuing its trail-ready take on one of menswear's most traditional shoes. The upper keeps the classic slip-on shape, with a smooth leather apron across the toe and suede panels wrapping the lower sides and heel. The signature detail is HOKA's custom "speed tassel." Instead of traditional leather tassels, it uses cord-style laces gathered through a metal cord lock, an obvious nod to the quick-lace systems on HOKA's performance shoes.

Billed as a crossover built entirely on the brand's own design DNA, the loafer sits on the tooling of the Speedgoat 5, HOKA's well-known trail runner. This robust base is anchored by a traction-focused Vibram Megagrip outsole, ensuring reliable stability and grip across various urban and natural terrains. Subtle yet distinctive branding ties the overall look together, highlighted by a dedicated leather heel patch featuring HOKA's signature bird logo, while a smooth leather sockliner provides an additional layer of premium comfort on the interior.

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Casio shrinks its long-selling A168 into a fully functional stainless steel ring watch.A module one-tenth standard size powers the LCD, stopwatch, calendar and hourly Time Flash.Silver-toned and gold ion-plated versions arrive in Japan this month, while an international launch is yet to be announced.

Casio is shrinking another icon down to finger size. The brand's new Ring Watch releases are based on the A168, a model that has been a steady seller for 30 year. Everything from the function labels around the display to the shape and finish of the bracelet links is reproduced at miniature scale.

To build the all-metal ring, Casio uses metal injection molding (MIM), which presses a mix of fine metal powder and resin into molds, a process that lets the intricate case and band shapes be rendered with high precision. The bracelet's matte finish contrasts with the glossier case, just like the original. Because the case, caseback and ring are molded as a single piece and the glass is sealed with a special adhesive technique, the ring is water-resistant for everyday wear while keeping its battery replaceable. The new pair follows the brand's earlier CRW-001 Ring Watch and weeighs approximately at 15 grams.

Despite its micro proportions, Casio has fitted the piece with a fully functional six-digit digital LCD screen protected by mineral glass, which displays hours, minutes, seconds, date, and day of the week. Packed inside is a micro-engineered module that supports 12/24-hour timekeeping, dual time, an auto-calendar, and a 1/100-second stopwatch. Adding an engaging, emotional touch to everyday time-telling, an integrated white LED backlight features a "Time Flash" function, which emits a soft, pulsing glow at the top of every hour or at a custom preset time.

Built to fit a Japanese size 22 finger (US size 10.5 / EU size U with an inner circumference of 62.8 mm), each ring watch comes complete with two size-adjusting spacers to accommodate smaller fingers down to sizes 19 and 16. The timepieces are rated water-resistant for daily use and operate on a replaceable SR621SW battery offering roughly two years of runtime.

Each unit is packaged in a dedicated presentation box that includes a travel pouch and a custom silicone display stand. Confirmed to release this month in Japan, the silver CRW-002D-1A is priced at ¥19,800 JPY (approx. $135 USD), while the gold ion-plated CRW-002G-9A retails for ¥21,450 JPY (approx. $155 USD). At the ttime of writing, an official release date for the international market has yet to be confirmed.

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Netflix has officially ordered the 1950s prequel spinoff series 'Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure'Co-created by the Duffer brothers and showrunner Kate Trefry the series takes place in 1955 in Marion NevadaJoe Wright will direct the first three episodes of the series which is scheduled to debut on Netflix in 2028

Streaming giant Netflix has officially ordered the prequel spinoff series Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, expanding the platform's flagship supernatural universe. Announced during the annual Stranger Things Day celebration, the upcoming drama was co-created by series creators Matt and Ross Duffer alongside writer Kate Trefry, setting the stage for an all-new era of mystery and mythology.

Set in 1955 within Marion, Nevada, the prequel takes place prior to the events of both the original Stranger Things series and the London stage play The First Shadow. The storyline explores the pivotal events preceding Henry Creel’s exposure to the otherworldly substance that transformed him into the monstrous Vecna. Filming will take place in New Mexico, with Trefry serving as showrunner and executive producer, while Joe Wright is slated to direct the opening three episodes and executive produce alongside 21 Laps' Shawn Levy.

The project marks the fourth title established in the franchise ecosystem, joining the flagship series, the animated spinoff Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, and The First Shadow. Produced under the Duffers’ Upside Down Pictures banner as an authorized carve-out of their multi-year overall pact with Paramount, the production expands the universe into a new decade with a fresh ensemble of characters and uncharted supernatural lore.

Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Netflix in 2028.

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BEAMS, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is teaming up with Crocs once again. For their sixth collaboration, the duo is launching two footwear silhouettes inspired by classic American casual outerwear: the Sukajan (souvenir jacket) and the MA-1 flight jacket.

The two brands have a history of delivering unique collaborations that defy traditional footwear conventions. This time, leaning into BEAMS' identity as an apparel purveyor and its American casual roots, they have boldly translated characteristic outerwear materials and details onto the Clog. Going far beyond simple color blocking, the collection's standout feature is how it meticulously reflects the tactile textures and intricate designs typically reserved for apparel.

The Sukajan-inspired Classic Crafted Clog builds on the iconic Classic Clog, featuring a soft-washed canvas upper. In addition to a finish that evokes quilted fabric, it boasts asymmetrical embroidery of traditional Japanese motifs, including a Maiko, Mount Fuji, and a map of Japan. With careful attention paid to piping and fabric texture, the design masterfully channels the vibe of a vintage souvenir jacket. Available in black, the pair retails for 15,400 JPY (including tax).

The MA-1-themed Classic EXP Clog takes a rugged olive nylon base and recreates signature flight jacket details. It incorporates a cigarette pocket, zippers, and snap buttons, while the lining and heel strap pop with the MA-1's iconic rescue orange. Built on a Vibram Christy outsole developed in partnership with Vibram, this base model offers functional grip and durability. Available in olive, the pair retails for 16,500 JPY (including tax).

This collaboration boldly reinterprets American casual icons while maintaining the lightweight, cushioned comfort that Crocs is known for. The lineup shines with BEAMS' signature playful spirit, effortlessly translating apparel details into statement footwear.

Both items will pre-launch on Friday, November 13, at BEAMS JAPAN Shinjuku, followed by a general release on Saturday, November 14, at BEAMS locations and the official online store. Furthermore, they will be available on the Crocs official online store starting Thursday, November 19. A reception party to commemorate the release will take place on Friday, November 13, at BEAMS JAPAN Shinjuku.

Launch Celebration Reception Party
Venue: BEAMS JAPAN Shinjuku
Address: 3-32-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Date: Friday, November 13, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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A fan submission on LEGO Ideas rebuilds the Fujifilm QuickSnap, known in Japan as 写ルンです, as a 1:1-scale brick modelThe proposed set pairs the camera with a full-size display box, its Japanese pixel lettering and barcode made entirely from bricksA clicking Technic wind wheel and a see-through viewfinder make the build more than a static display piece

A new LEGO Ideas submission rebuilds the Fujifilm QuickSnap, the disposable film camera sold in Japan as 写ルンです (Utsurundesu), at its exact real-world size. The fan-designed project is not an official LEGO set. It’s a community proposal that pairs a working-feel camera with a brick-built recreation of its retail packaging.

The camera body takes its cues from the current Fujifilm Simple ACE version of the QuickSnap. The creator recreates its green, white and red striping in bricks and smooths out the curves around the lens housing so the shell reads as one continuous form. A strap loop is built into the side of the body, and the exterior is finished without any exposed studs. That gives the model the clean plastic look of the real camera rather than the usual bumpy LEGO surface.

The two interactive details are where the engineering shows. In the top-right corner, a Technic gear sits partially sunk into the body and serves as the film-advance wheel, turning with a distinct click like the real thing. The viewfinder is fully aligned and transparent all the way through. That means you can hold the model up to your eye and frame a scene, the same way you would with the original.

The packaging may be the most impressive part of the build. The proposal includes a full-size QuickSnap box built mostly with SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques, which let the builder lay tiles sideways to create flat, printed-looking surfaces. The "写ルンです" logo is rendered as pixel-style brick lettering, and the barcode on the side is pieced together in bricks as well. Set side by side, the camera and the box form a two-piece shelf display.

The creator pitches the project as more than a nostalgia piece. In the submission, they argue that the QuickSnap was an early model of closed-loop design. When used cameras were returned to photo labs, Fujifilm would take them apart, inspect the parts and reload them into new units, a cycle the creator sees mirrored in bricks that can be built and rebuilt endlessly. They also point to the global analog revival and Gen Z’s interest in film photography as reasons the set could find an audience.

Like every LEGO Ideas project, the QuickSnap model will only move forward if fans support it. Submissions generally need 10,000 supporters to qualify for an official LEGO review, and even then there’s no guarantee a project will become a retail set.

Check out the set on the LEGO Ideas platform.

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Sony and Netflix team up on a Stranger Things Edition of the MDR-3R, a modern take on the MDR-3 that debuted alongside the original WalkmanThe silver special edition draws on Max’s signature headphones and the Upside Down, adding an engraved series logo and exclusive packagingBeneath the collab details sits a lightweight open-ear build with wired USB-C connectivity, an in-line remote and a built-in microphone

Sony is linking its own 1980s audio history to Hawkins’ most famous decade with the MDR-3R Stranger Things Edition, a collaboration with the hit Netflix series. The silver headphones take their cues from Max’s signature listening setup and the shadowy Upside Down. They’re built on the MDR-3R, Sony’s present-day reinterpretation of a model that first arrived as the Walkman’s companion piece.

The pairing makes sense once you trace the MDR-3R back to its source. Sony launched the original MDR-3 in 1979 with the first Walkman, and together they turned music into something people carried with them. The MDR-3R keeps that slim, recognizable silhouette and updates the hardware underneath for modern devices. Placing that lineage inside the 1980s universe of Stranger Things gives the collab a real historical link rather than a borrowed one.

Max is the clearest bridge between the two. Her headphones became one of the show’s defining images in Season 4, when Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” playing through her Walkman became her lifeline against Vecna. Sony designed this edition around that signature style, finished the pair in silver and engraved the Stranger Things logo onto the hardware. The Upside Down theme continues into the custom packaging, so the experience starts at unboxing.

Comfort is the core of the MDR-3R’s design. It inherits the featherweight approach of the original MDR-3, and Sony describes it as the lightest over-head headphones in its lineup. An open-ear structure keeps the sound balanced and the fit airy enough for wear from morning to night. The compact build is also easy to keep in a bag for daily use.

Connectivity moves to a modern wired setup without trying to recreate the 1979 cable. The MDR-3R plugs into phones, tablets and laptops through USB-C, so there’s no battery to charge and no Bluetooth to pair. An in-line remote handles playback, and a built-in microphone covers hands-free calls, which suits a pair meant to be grabbed and used immediately.

Sony kept the tuning faithful to the original. Rather than relying on heavy processing, the MDR-3R aims for the even-handed, natural character of its predecessor, emphasizing clear vocals and a wide frequency range. The goal is a sound signature flexible enough for classical, jazz and whatever happens to be topping the charts.

The Stranger Things x Sony MDR-3R headphones are set to release soon via Sony.

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Toho has confirmed that Spy x Family will return with a fourth anime season in 2027A new theatrical film is also in development and is scheduled to open in Japanese cinemas the same yearThe first Season 4 visual reunites Loid, Yor, Anya and Bond, though dates, plot and production details are still under wraps

Toho has announced that Spy x Family Season 4 is coming in 2027, along with a new feature film for theaters in Japan the same year. The Japanese studio and exhibitor marked the news with a teaser visual for the upcoming season. Both projects are adapted from Tatsuya Endo’s manga.

The teaser visual is the only look at the new season so far. Loid, Yor, Anya and Bond walk side by side through a city lined with European-style architecture, while loose newspaper pages swirl through the air around them. It’s the first image from Season 4 to put the whole Forger household in a single frame. The newspapers suggest headlines and secrets are in play, which suits a family where almost everyone is hiding something.

That setup is the core of the series. Loid is a top spy who goes by the code name Twilight, and he builds a fake family to complete a covert mission. Acting as a loving husband and father gets him access to an elite school, which puts him within reach of an influential politician whose actions could affect world peace. He doesn’t know his wife Yor works secretly as a skilled assassin, and she doesn’t know who he really is either. Their adopted daughter Anya, a telepath, knows both of their secrets, and their dog Bond can see glimpses of the future.

Almost everything beyond the teaser is still being held back. Toho has not set release dates for either Season 4 or the film, and it hasn’t revealed story or production details for either one. The company says that information will come later. For now, the confirmed timeline is that both projects will arrive in 2027, five years after the anime first aired on television.

Spy x Family Season 4 and the new film are both set for 2027, with specific release dates to be announced by Toho. Stay tuned for the trailers.

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Name: New Balance Made in UK Allerdale Harris Tweed Luxe Leather
Colorway: Raven with Chipmunk
SKU: UADWHTW
MSRP: $249.99 USD
Release Date: November 20
Where to Buy: New Balance

New Balance is giving its Made in UK Allerdale a seasonal, special-edition makeover built from two of Britain’s most recognizable materials. The unisex “Raven with Chipmunk” pair combines Harris Tweed Hebrides fabric with soft black tumbled leather. The result reads as country tailoring on the surface, with proper performance tech hiding in the sole.

The upper is a material story first. New Balance uses the leather as the structural backbone of the shoe and reserves the Harris Tweed for the textile panels, which carry a houndstooth check in black, tan and brown. Those three shades let the pattern sit quietly alongside the dark leather rather than fight it. The brand ties the houndstooth to Scottish weaving and traces the motif back to Scotland in the 1880s, when it became a staple of outdoor dress.

Weather protection is where this Allerdale moves past pure aesthetics. A wax finish gives the upper water resistance, which matters for a shoe pairing wool cloth with leather. Hiking-inspired D-ring hardware runs up the traditional lace-up closure, adding a rugged touch while keeping the fit adjustable. An embroidered Flying NB on the saddle provides the branding in thread instead of a stitched-on overlay, which keeps the look consistent with the tweed.

The sole unit takes a more modern approach. FuelCell foam is housed inside a cupsole, so the shoe keeps a classic, grounded profile while gaining the springy, energetic ride that the compound is known for in New Balance’s performance range. An Ortholite insole adds cushioning on top, and a rubber outsole handles traction below.

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Jon Rahm won the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links by two shots over Tyrrell Hatton in his first start since leaving LIV GolfThe victory marks Rahm's 11th DP World Tour title and a record sixth Rolex Series championshipThe Spaniard vaulted to sixth in the Race to Dubai standings ahead of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship

Spaniard Jon Rahm delivered a back-nine surge to capture the Abu Dhabi Championship on the DP World Tour, claiming his first victory since departing LIV Golf. In his debut start at Yas Links GC, the two-time major champion finished at 23-under-par to edge out Tyrrell Hatton by two strokes, securing his 11th DP World Tour crown and a record sixth Rolex Series title.

“It means a lot,” Rahm said. “Still almost not letting myself believe it. It's been quite a while since I've played good in a DP World Tour event. And in my last showing, if you don't count the withdrawals, I think I finished last. So, from last to first is a pretty good feeling.” Breaking away from a four-way tie heading into the turn, Rahm separated himself with a decisive approach on the 15th: “That 6-iron [on 15] is a contender for shot of the year for me.”

The victory moved Rahm from No. 51 to No. 6 in the Race to Dubai rankings heading into next week's DP World Tour Championship, while third-place finisher Rory McIlroy rose to No. 2 behind leader Eugenio Chacarra. “I really didn't think I was going to have a chance,” Rahm said of the season title. “Those are better odds than I expected, so [I'm] looking forward to it, and hopefully I can get my fourth one.”

"THAT IS RIDICULOUS" 🤯

Jon Rahm puts his 184-yard approach at the 15th to 2ft to set up another birdie and maintain a two shot lead 👏

#AbuDhabiChamps | #RolexSeries https://t.co/W2qBdMiQ5l

— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) November 8, 2026

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Epic Games confirmed its rebuilt Linux launcher will officially support SteamOS and the Steam DeckThe preview phase focuses on broad Linux distribution support and evaluating packaging formatsFortnite remains unplayable on the handheld due to ongoing anti-cheat compatibility hurdles

Epic Games officially expanded its storefront onto new hardware, confirming that the preview version of its new Linux-based Epic Games Launcher will support SteamOS and the Steam Deck. Rebuilt from the ground up for speed, the updated platform brings Epic’s massive library directly into Valve’s highly popular handheld ecosystem. The new launcher currently sits in a preview phase, with the early build already available for download across Windows, macOS and Linux computers. Epic Games Communications Director Jake Jones confirmed the upcoming SteamOS compatibility during a recent statement provided to GamingOnLinux.

This rollout follows an initial October announcement that did not explicitly list SteamOS as a supported distribution. Now, Epic Games plans to support as many Linux distributions as possible, explicitly naming Fedora, SteamOS, Cachy and Omarchy. To execute this broad release, the company is actively testing and evaluating various packaging formats for the Linux distribution. While the current Linux download is exclusively offered as a Debian/Ubuntu .deb file, Epic Games plans to formally restore the AppImage download format for the launcher later this month.

However, bringing the launcher to Valve's hardware does not instantly unlock the developer's biggest cultural juggernaut. While Epic Games stated in October that it was investigating making Fortnite compatible with Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS, the launcher's newly confirmed compatibility with the operating system does not guarantee that the game will actually come to the platform. The title requires Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) Linux v2 support, a security layer that is not currently fully functional on the Steam Deck.

This unresolved technical roadblock leaves Fortnite unplayable on the device, maintaining a notable gap in the handheld's gaming library. Epic Games explicitly stated that the Steam Deck does not support the required features needed for its strict EAC v2 solution. Despite this immediate limitation, the studio is actively talking with Valve about the underlying architecture and hopes to successfully support the anti-cheat solution on the platform in the future.

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Preorders for Samsung's first smart glasses open on November 12Warby Parker will reveal all available styles, colors and lens options on the preorder dateThe intelligent eyewear features real-time, in-ear language translation capabilities

The prolonged rollout for the highly anticipated Samsung smart glasses is officially entering its final phase. Initially announced as a project in May 2026, the devices were subsequently officially unveiled to the public in late July 2026. Now, the tech giant is ready to bring the hardware to market. Branded specifically as intelligent eyewear, the upcoming release represents a major collaborative partnership forged between Samsung, Google and Warby Parker. This joint effort merges tech infrastructure with dedicated styling, and early adopters can officially place their preorders for Samsung's very first smart glasses starting on November 12.

Driving the physical look of the hardware, Warby Parker serves as the official design partner for the wearable devices. The brand is treating the upcoming November 12 preorder date as a major showcase, planning to officially reveal all of the available styles, the full spectrum of colors and the various lens options that consumers can select. Warby Parker Co-CEO Dave Gilboa also utilized a recent earnings report to formally confirm the impending December 2026 launch window, ensuring the intelligent eyewear will officially go on sale to the general public before the year closes. To ease consumers into the new wearable ecosystem, customers are able to book hands-on, in-store demos for the intelligent eyewear directly through Warby Parker.

Underneath the carefully styled frames, the internal hardware is engineered for seamless utility. Partners specifically designed the collaborative intelligent eyewear for continuous, all-day wear. The core technological draw of the hardware features advanced real-time, in-ear language translation capabilities. Users can simply look directly at physical text in front of them and explicitly ask the device to provide an immediate audible translation, actively bridging the physical and digital worlds.

The December arrival of the Samsung smart glasses lands in a remarkably fraught cultural and legal landscape, defined by rising social aversion and mounting regulatory scrutiny toward wearable cameras. Global pushback is already materializing into strict legislation, with Norway actively considering a full national ban on such devices and the city of Hamburg, Germany, having recently enacted a targeted citywide ban in certain areas. This precise friction sets the stage for a critical industry moment. The imminent release will serve as a major test of whether the formidable Samsung and Google partnership can effectively avoid the fierce privacy backlash and severe legislative pushback that is currently aimed at competitors like Meta.

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Apple reveals the App Store now hosts over 100,000 applications built and optimized for the highly coveted iPhone DuoThousands of new titles are hitting the platform daily, fixing the wasted screen space and hidden menus found in unoptimized softwareHeavy consumer demand for the $1,999 device continues to push shipping estimates into 2027 amid ongoing supply constraints

Apple officially announced that well over 100,000 apps built for the iPhone Duo are now live on the App Store. Thousands of new iPhone Duo-optimized apps are being added to the storefront every single day. This rapid ecosystem push effectively rewrites the narrative from the hardware’s initial launch window, where early reviews criticized the device for a glaring lack of optimized software. Consumers who managed to secure the new form factor were previously forced to navigate standard apps running with a wasted black bar on the side of the screen, or deal with user interfaces that would sometimes hide important functions under an overflow menu. Now, Apple is flooding the market with tailored experiences, matching the unexpectedly high consumer demand for the dual-screen flagship.

The 100,000-app milestone announcement deliberately coincided with the release of over a dozen new Duo-ready applications. This newly available optimized roster hits everything from productivity to lifestyle, including heavyweights like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Zoom, alongside cultural and creative staples like Etsy, LTK, Goodnotes, Extra and the Halide Mark III camera app. Sports fans are getting in on the action as well, with the NBA and NHL both releasing updated sports apps specifically optimized for the new device. These fresh arrivals join a solid foundation of iPhone Duo-optimized apps that were already available to early adopters, including massive platforms like Netflix, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp.

The software momentum extends deep into the iOS 27 ecosystem, with dozens of other major apps receiving critical updates tailored for the foldable. Tech and lifestyle heavy-hitters including ChatGPT, Grok Bot, Microsoft Copilot, Excel, Tinder and Tesla Robotaxi have all been optimized for the Duo. While some of these newly announced app updates, such as the optimized version of Spotify, have not yet fully rolled out to all users, the sheer volume of incoming software is undeniable. Tech publication MacStories reported receiving a stack of over 600 app pitches for the iPhone Duo to date, highlighting a massive shift in developer focus. To facilitate this transition, Apple hosted more than 50 in-person workshops across 19 cities worldwide, bringing in more than 2,000 developers to work on their Duo apps. Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, stated that it has been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced the iPhone Duo.

While the software ecosystem is finally catching up to the hardware’s ambition, actually getting your hands on the device remains heavily supply-constrained. Priced starting at $1,999 USD for the 256GB model, the foldable completely sold out within hours of orders originally opening. That initial surge of hype has pushed current ship times all the way into 2027. Securing the device anytime soon looks unlikely, as Apple noted on its latest earnings call that it is hard to predict exactly when the constraints leading to these iPhone Duo shipping delays will improve.

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COVERCHORD returns to Kaptain Sunshine for an exclusive two-piece set built entirely from cashmere-linenA new “FIELD JACKET” layers leather onto its collar and inside its sleeves, then backs the body with flannelThe matching “SHOECUT WIDE EASY PANTS” relax COVERCHORD’s exclusive easy pant into a looser, wider leg, and both pieces arrive in black only

Kaptain Sunshine and COVERCHORD are teaming up again on an exclusive set made up of a new “FIELD JACKET” and “SHOECUT WIDE EASY PANTS,” both cut from cashmere-linen. Each piece was developed as a fresh pattern for the Japanese select shop. Both build on the cropped jacket and easy trouser that proved popular in the pair’s earlier collaborative runs.

The fabric does most of the talking here. By pairing cashmere with linen, the set brings a softer hand and a drier, textured surface to shapes that have previously appeared in other cloths. Keeping the run to a single colorway puts the focus on that material. In solid black, the jacket and pants read as one deliberate outfit.

The “FIELD JACKET” retains the shorter, cropped body that sold well for the shop in past exclusives, while gaining a set of upgrades on the inside and at the edges. Leather covers the collar and lines the sleeves, adding structure where the jacket rubs most and helping it slide over knitwear. A flannel lining fills out the rest of the interior, giving the cashmere-linen shell extra warmth and a brushed feel against the body.

The “SHOECUT WIDE EASY PANTS” take a different approach to updating a proven shape. Kaptain Sunshine kept the easy-wearing build of COVERCHORD’s original exclusive trouser and opened the leg into a relaxed, wide silhouette. The result is a looser counterpart to the cropped jacket, so the two pieces work as a matching set or slot separately into an existing wardrobe.

The Kaptain Sunshine x COVERCHORD collection releases November 14 at COVERCHORD Nakameguro, COVERCHORD Fukuoka and the COVERCHORD online store.

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BigXthaPlug earns his third top 10 as 'Better Over Time' debuts at No. 7 on the November 14-dated chart, matching his highest-charting album to dateOlivia Rodrigo’s 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' returns to No. 1 for a fourth nonconsecutive weekA Halloween-week reissue lifts Michael Jackson’s 'Thriller' to No. 2, while ILLIT and Queens of the Stone Age also debut in the top 10

BigXthaPlug’s Better Over Time debuts at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, giving the rapper his third top 10 album and tying his best placement on the chart. The new project opened with 35,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the tracking week ending November 5, per Luminate. It matches the No. 7 peak of 2025’s I Hope You’re Happy and edges past the No. 8 finish of 2024’s Take Care.

Streaming drove nearly all of the debut. Streaming equivalent albums made up 29,000 of the album’s units, the equivalent of 29.06 million on-demand official streams, which also placed it at No. 7 on Top Streaming Albums. Album sales contributed another 6,000 units for a No. 12 entry on Top Album Sales, while track equivalent albums added a negligible amount. Two charting singles helped set up the release on Hot Rap Songs: “Burn” featuring Ava Max reached No. 16, and “Lite” featuring Belly Gang Kushington peaked at No. 25.

Above him, Olivia Rodrigo moves back to the top as you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love rises 2-1 for its fourth total week at No. 1. The album has stayed inside the top five for all 21 weeks since it debuted at No. 1 on the June 27-dated chart. Its 57,000 units this week (down 10 percent) were the smallest total for a No. 1 album in over a year, the lowest since SZA’s SOS led with 52,000 on the May 3, 2025-dated list. Streaming accounted for 49,500 of those units, enough to keep the record at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums for a seventh week.

The week’s biggest jump belongs to Michael Jackson, whose Thriller leaps 13-2 for its highest position since spring 1984. Back then, the album logged its 37th and final week at No. 1, a record that still stands as the most weeks at the top for an album by a single artist. A tracking window that included Halloween boosted streams of the title track, and an October 30 reissue across three new vinyl variants and a cassette brought in a wave of physical buyers. The album earned 55,000 units, up 89 percent, including 22,000 in sales, its biggest sales week in nearly four years. Vinyl made up 19,000 of those sales, the album’s best vinyl week since Luminate began electronic tracking in 1991. The climb also gives Jackson his highest Billboard 200 rank since 2014’s posthumous Xscape debuted at No. 2. Thriller has stayed in the top 20 every week since early May, a run fueled by the success of the biopic Michael.

Three former No. 1s round out the top five without moving. Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem holds at No. 3 with 49,000 units, Ella Langley’s Dandelion stays at No. 4 with 45,000, and Noah Kahan’s The Great Divide remains at No. 5 with 40,000.

ILLIT secures its first top 10 as BREAK EVEN debuts at No. 6 with 37,000 units, the group’s best week yet. Physical demand powered the result. Album sales reached 32,500, sending the project to No. 1 on Top Album Sales for the act’s first time at the top of that chart. The rollout included more than 24 CD editions, each packaged with collectibles such as photocards, stickers and posters. It’s ILLIT’s fifth entry on the Billboard 200, a big step up from the No. 26 peak of Mamihlapinatapai in May.

Further down the top 10, Kahan’s Stick Season holds at No. 8 with 33,000 units, while Taylor Swift’s former chart-topper The Life of a Showgirl slips 6-9 with 30,000. Queens of the Stone Age close out the list with Perfecth, which debuts at No. 10 with 29,000 units for the rock band’s fifth top 10. Sales accounted for 25,000 of that total, helped by several vinyl and CD editions, and earned the album a No. 2 debut on Top Album Sales.

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Adam Driver explained why he accepted the role of Mister Sinister in Marvel's X-Men reboot after turning down past MCU offersThe actor credited director Jake Schreier Marvel head Kevin Feige and a strong script for joining the projectDriver will star as main antagonist Dr Nathaniel Essex alongside an ensemble including Sadie Sink Kit Connor and Christopher Abbott

Marvel Studios has secured Adam Driver for its upcoming X-Men reboot, with the actor explaining why he agreed to portray supervillain Dr. Nathaniel Essex, aka Mister Sinister, after repeatedly turning down MCU roles over the years. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Driver revealed that personal fandom and a compelling creative pitch convinced him that the timing was right.

“I was a big fan [of X-Men]. I mean, I was a fan of the other things too, but this one felt like the right time,” Driver said. “It was really X-Men, Jake Schreier, who’s the director, his idea for it, and that it’s Kevin Feige. It all kind of came together. The script is really cool.” Driver admitted he was previously selective because “a lot of people are going to watch it, and if it’s bad, you know, a lot of people will see you being bad. Plus, I don’t want to mess it up.”

Marvel head Kevin Feige previously shared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that pitching roles to Driver had become a “tradition” where they would meet on Zoom and Driver would politely pass. In the Jake Schreier-directed reboot, Driver will play the superintelligent, shape-shifting telepath as the primary antagonist facing Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Asa Germann as Angel.

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The annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards ceremony took place in Geneva this past Saturday, celebrating the finest achievements in watchmaking in 2026. Often dubbed the Oscars of horology, this year’s 26th edition also marked one of the biggest shake-ups in the competition’s history: the gender-based Men’s and Ladies’ categories have been retired in favor of new Essential, Complication and Gemset prizes, with 84 shortlisted timepieces vying for 20 prizes in total. Under the watch of first-time jury president Wei Koh, the evening’s most coveted honor, the Aiguille d’Or, went to independent watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi for his Chronograph Flyback. Selected by a jury of collectors, journalists and watchmakers alongside the votes of the GPHG Academy, check out all the winning timepieces from the event below.

Aiguille d’Or – Rexhep Rexhepi Chronograph Flyback

Rexhep Rexhepi’s Chronograph Flyback – or RRCHF for short – has secured the prestigious Aiguille d’Or, crowning a remarkable rise for the Kosovo-born, Geneva-based watchmaker who first made his name with Akrivia’s AK-01 back in 2012. Fittingly, the top honor arrives for his very first chronograph under his own name, a complication long regarded as the ultimate test of a watchmaker’s technical credibility.

At its heart lies an entirely new in-house, hand-wound calibre that integrates a flyback chronograph with a column wheel, lateral clutch and an instantaneous jumping-minute counter – 320 components in all, delivering 72 hours of power reserve. Remarkably, Rexhepi packs it into a 38.8mm case measuring just 9.7mm thick. The platinum version pairs a storm-blue Grand Feu enamel dial crafted in his own workshop with smoked sapphire subdials that offer a peek at the movement below, while a rose gold variant completes the offering. Priced at 150,000 CHF (approx. $193,000 USD), the RRCHF showcases the black polishing, inward angles and hand-finishing that have made Rexhepi one of independent watchmaking’s most sought-after names – and the jury’s verdict confirms he has now made the chronograph his own.

Time Only – Chopard L.U.C 1860

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Fleurier manufacture, Chopard went back to the watch that started it all – and walked away with the Time Only Watch Prize for its efforts. The new L.U.C 1860 stays faithful to the original’s slender 36.5mm proportions, now rendered in the Maison’s proprietary Lucent Steel and paired with a hand-guilloché blue dial.

Inside beats the self-winding L.U.C 96.40-L calibre, complete with a 22k gold micro-rotor and twin barrels offering roughly 65 hours of power reserve. The movement is both COSC-certified and stamped with the Poinçon de Genève – a rare double distinction for a watch housed in steel. The win builds on the reference’s growing cult status following the limited-edition Lucent Steel L.U.C 1860 of 2024, and caps off another strong night for Chopard, which also took home the Jewellery Watch Prize this year.

Essential – Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton

Daniel Roth goes back-to-back at the GPHG. A year after the Extra Plat Souscription took the Time Only title, the revived Maison claims the inaugural Essential Watch Prize with the Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton, which debuted at LVMH Watch Week 2026 in January. The watch marks a significant step forward for the brand’s revival – the Extra Plat was never skeletonized during Roth’s founding era, making this its first foray beyond faithful archival reinterpretations.

At the heart of the openworked masterpiece is the new DR002SR calibre, developed and assembled in-house at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Constructed in solid 18k 5N rose gold to match the double-ellipse case, its plates and bridges were reshaped specifically for skeletonization, with every inward angle – impossible to achieve by machine – hand-polished by master artisans. It still runs at 28,800 vph with a 65-hour power reserve, all while the case maintains a svelte 6.9mm profile. Priced at 85,000 CHF (approx. $106,735 USD), the Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton is produced in limited numbers each year.

Complication – CLEGUER Inspiration One

Proving that a debut watch can stand toe-to-toe with the industry’s heavyweights, newcomer CLEGUER took home the newly created Complication Watch Prize with its first-ever timepiece, the Inspiration One. Founded by watchmaking engineer Mathieu Cleguer, the independent Swiss brand built its debut around a proprietary “Innate” escapement – a reimagining of the natural escapement that tackles its longstanding weakness of reliable self-starting. The system pairs twin escape wheels with tangential impulse delivered through a central lever, sitting beneath an oversized 12.9mm balance at the center of a layered, architectural movement.

Housed in a 38.5mm titanium case, the watch is completed by a decentered champlevé Grand Feu enamel subdial crafted by Blandenier. The launch edition, the Inspiration One Souscription, was limited to just 12 titanium pieces allocated through a subscription model that funded the prototype – all of which sold out ahead of deliveries slated for the second half of 2026.

Iconic – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary”

Audemars Piguet makes it two Iconic wins in a row. Following last year’s victory for the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, the Maison claims the title once again with the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5, unveiled as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. The timepiece marks the final chapter of AP’s pioneering Research & Development series, and is the first “Jumbo” to combine two major complications.

At its core is the newly patented Calibre 8100, which pairs a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon beating at six o’clock and a rare instant-jump minute counter, flanked by two radial subdials – all within the slim 39mm titanium case that has defined the Jumbo since 1972. Beyond its technical prowess, the RD#5 is a reminder that an icon stays relevant by evolving, layering new watchmaking onto Gérald Genta’s legendary design without compromising the proportions that made the Royal Oak a cultural touchstone in the first place.

Calendar and Astronomy – Audemars Piguet 150 Heritage

Audemars Piguet’s second trophy of the night went to the 150 Heritage, a 50mm ultra-complicated pocket watch that serves as the third pillar in the Maison’s storied lineage, following L’Universelle of 1899 and La Grosse Pièce of 1921. Powered by the newly developed hand-wound Calibre 1150 and its 1,099 components, it orchestrates 47 functions and 30 complications – including a Grande and Petite Sonnerie with Supersonnerie acoustics, a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon, a split-seconds flyback chronograph and a semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar.

What sealed the Calendar and Astronomy title, however, hides beneath a secret caseback: a first-of-its-kind Universal Calendar. Operating independently of the movement, the mechanical calculator maps solar, lunar and lunisolar cycles to display solstices, equinoxes and nine major cultural celebrations, from Ramadan and Diwali to Easter, Pesach and Chinese New Year. The fully hand-engraved case frames a translucent blue Grand Feu enamel dial, with production limited to two unique pieces in platinum alongside eight in white gold.

Mechanical Exception – Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie

Billed as the most complex watch in the Maison’s history, Blancpain’s Grande Double Sonnerie was a natural fit for the Mechanical Exception prize. Eight years in development, the 1,053-component movement brings together a grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie and minute repeater with a retrograde perpetual calendar and Blancpain’s signature flying tourbillon – the latter modernized with a silicon balance spring beating at 28,800 vph.

Its acoustic architecture is equally remarkable. Four hammers strike four gongs, allowing the owner to choose between the classic Westminster chime and an original melody composed by KISS drummer Eric Singer. The project generated some 1,200 technical drawings and 21 patents along the way, 13 of which made it into the final watch.

Tourbillon – Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2TV

Ten years after unveiling its first movement, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud has turned its mechanics inside out – and earned the Tourbillon Watch Prize in the process. The Chronomètre FB 2TV opens the new “Mesure du Temps 1787” collection, which brings the regulating system to the dial side for all to see. Its Calibre FB-TV.FC pairs a 15mm flying tourbillon without an upper bridge with a fusée-and-chain constant-force mechanism, comprising 1,240 components enhanced by 300 hours of hand-finishing.

Two precision-focused complications join the mix: a stop-seconds mechanism and a flyback-style zero reset for the central seconds hand, activated via a coaxial pusher within the crown. A redesigned fusée geometry also extends the power reserve to 60 hours. Housed in a 44mm white gold case and COSC-certified, the watch is produced in just 10 to 12 pieces per year, priced at 325,000 CHF.

Chronograph – Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux

Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux swept the Chronograph category by doing something chronographs rarely do: disappearing. Unveiled at Watches & Wonders 2026 as part of the Maison’s 30th anniversary, the world premiere hides its complication in plain sight. At rest, five coaxial hands sit perfectly superimposed so the dial reads like a clean three-hander; press the integrated monopusher at 7:30 and three chronograph hands fly to zero to begin timing, while the civil time hands carry on undisturbed.

The illusion is made possible by Calibre PF053, a 362-component integrated manufacture movement developed exclusively for the watch, featuring a triple-clutch architecture and a skeletonized 22k rose gold oscillating weight. It’s housed in a 40mm stainless steel case topped with a knurled 950 platinum bezel.

Sports – Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver

Grand Seiko claimed the Sports Watch Prize with the Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver, bringing its Ultra Fine Accuracy technology to the depths. Debuting at Watches & Wonders 2026 in blue (SLGB023) and green (SLGB025), the “Ushio” – meaning tide – features gradient dials inspired by light streaming into the deep ocean and tranquil coastal shallows. At 40.8mm wide and 12.9mm thick in High-Intensity Titanium, it’s the smallest diver in Grand Seiko’s history, yet still offers 300 meters of water resistance and a ceramic bezel insert.

Inside, the new Spring Drive Calibre 9RB1 is rated to an astonishing ±20 seconds per year. A newly developed titanium clasp with micro-adjustment and a diving extension rounds out a watch that proves technical performance and wearability don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

Petite Aiguille – Ōtsuka Lōtec No.8

Two years after winning the Challenge category with its No.6, Japanese independent Ōtsuka Lōtec returns to the GPHG winners’ circle with the No.8. Designed and manufactured in Japan by founder Jiro Katayama, the rectangular steel watch takes its cues from analog mixing consoles. Its two-layered dial features a constantly rotating seconds disc that completes a revolution every 90 seconds, while the main event occurs once an hour: the jumping hour advances in a single motion as the minute “fader” – linked to a visible flywheel – snaps back from 60 to zero in a retrograde sweep. The 62-component in-house module sits atop a modified Miyota 90S5 base, keeping such inventive mechanics impressively accessible.

Challenge – SpaceOne x Baltic Seconde Majeure

The Challenge Watch Prize went to the Seconde Majeure, a Paris-made collaboration born from a five-year friendship between Baltic founder Etienne Malec and SpaceOne co-founders Guillaume Laidet and Théo Auffret. Bridging Baltic’s vintage-leaning design codes with the deconstructed, futuristic approach of SpaceOne – formerly known as Argon – the watch forgoes traditional hands in favor of sapphire discs, with a jumping-hour module developed by Auffret at its core and a long central seconds hand lending the watch its name. The 38.5mm stainless steel watch was offered through a six-day pre-order window in May, with prices starting from approx. $2,695 USD and deliveries beginning this November.

Chronometry – Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3

Ferdinand Berthoud completed a double victory on the night, adding the Chronometry Prize to its Tourbillon win – its second Chronometry title following the Chronomètre FB 3SPC in 2023. The Naissance d’une Montre 3 is dedicated to preserving traditional watchmaking know-how, crafted with historic production methods and hand-operated tools rather than the digital processes that dominate modern manufacturing. Drawing on classical precision solutions such as a fusée-and-chain transmission and a Guillaume-type bimetallic balance, the finished watch still had to satisfy contemporary chronometric standards – proving that the methods of generations past can deliver performance worthy of today’s benchmarks.

Audacity – Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Mystery

Konstantin Chaykin has never been one for convention, and the ThinKing Mystery proves the point. First teased as a prototype at Geneva Watch Days 2024, the ThinKing is the independent Russian watchmaker’s bid for the title of the world’s thinnest mechanical wristwatch, measuring a mere 1.65mm thick. The Mystery edition raises the stakes further by layering a mysterious time display onto that ultra-compressed architecture, pushing an already unforgiving discipline to its limits. Following Fam Al Hut’s win last year, the Audacity Prize once again rewards a watchmaker willing to take risks few others would.

The other winners include Piaget, which took the inaugural Gemset Watch Prize with its Swinging Pebble – a revival of the Maison’s 1969 Swinging Sautoirs, with each pendant watch carved from a single slice of tiger’s eye, verdite or pietersite and hollowed out to house a Manufacture movement – two years after the Polo 79 was crowned Iconic. Chopard added the Jewellery Watch Prize to its tally with the Mystery Nut, a walnut-shaped high-jewelry pendant in ethical rose gold set with brown and cognac diamonds, which opens 180 degrees to reveal a hidden moon phase watch. Louis Vuitton was honored in Artistic Crafts for the Tambour Taiko Arty Automata, whose dial uses 23 colors of Grand Feu enamel and more than 250 hours of handwork, with seven animated elements springing to life above a one-minute flying tourbillon.

Horological veteran Dominique Renaud, co-founder of complications specialist Renaud & Papi, earned the Horological Revelation Prize for the Pulse60 Titanium Black, the first watch from his namesake project, which beats at a leisurely 1Hz around an enormous 20mm balance. La Vallée’s Cosmo took the Mechanical Clock Prize – a fully mechanical astronomical clock beneath a hand-blown Murano glass dome that runs for an astonishing 406 days on a single wind. As for the Special Jury Prize, it went to Patek Philippe for its Watch Art Grand Exhibitions, which have brought the Manufacture’s history and craftsmanship to the public since 2012 – from Dubai and London to Tokyo and, most recently, Milan, where this year’s edition welcomed 68,000 visitors.

The shortlisted timepieces remain on view at Geneva’s Musée d’Art et d’Histoire until November 15. To read more about the individual winners, head over to GPHG’s official website.

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Moncler has unveiled the latest chapter of its Re/Icons campaign starring cultural pioneer André 3000Shot by Gabriel Moses the visual campaign is soundtracked by an unreleased musical snippet from André 3000The Moncler Re/Icons collection is available now at select Moncler boutiques and online

Luxury outerwear house Moncler has officially linked with multi-hyphenate visionary André 3000 for its latest Moncler Re/Icons campaign, titled “PIONEERS IN MONCLER.” Shot by acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses, the multidisciplinary project features an artistic short film and visual stills soundtracked by previously unreleased music from André 3000, marking the artist's first musical release in more than a year.

Expanding upon the Re/Icons chapter that launched on October 15 alongside Cher, JENNIE, and Grace Jones, the new installment utilizes mountain exploration as an overarching metaphor for pursuing extraordinary ambitions. Captured through Moses’ community-centric lens, the visual story explores André 3000’s boundary-pushing legacy spanning hip-hop with Outkast, his clothing line Benjamin Bixby, and his critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated instrumental record New Blue Sun. When first introduced to the Moncler Re/Icons 2026 collection, the artist opted to wear and carry every piece simultaneously, assembling a sculptural silhouette that echoes the gear-heavy kits of historic alpine explorers.

The overarching ethos of the visual project—“Don’t just follow a path. Create your own mountains”—was conceived spontaneously on set. Confronted by a minimal black studio backdrop, André 3000 requested chalk to hand-draw an expansive mountain landscape directly across the wall. This impromptu creative gesture became the defining visual framework of the campaign, complemented by a new musical snippet that follows his 2025 EP 7 Piano Sketches.

The Moncler Re/Icons collection is available now at select Moncler retail stores and online.

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