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The September issue of Monocle is out today and available on the newsstand. As summer recedes in the rearview mirror and we shift our gears into autumn mode, Monocle’s special mobility survey is on the horizon – and with it, a whole host of surprises. Meet the cargo bikes shaking up the cycling scene, the microcars whizzing around our cities and the aerospace firm going for a lighter look on the factory floor. We’ll get you pondering the future of the car and the plane, and make you rethink that satnav. Plus: all aboard The Monocle Express! Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/3yKR5gp

Why are the Swiss Alps the perfect setting for creativity? Monocle Radio spent last weekend broadcasting live from the St Moritz Makers and Shakers festival, meeting the creators and entrepreneurs who make the alpine resort town such a special place. Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé, Sophie Grove and Nic Monisse met the creative minds in the mountains, including Swiss high jewellery designer Angelo de Luca, Vanessa Leuenberger De Jesus of Mesa Yoga, Luca Pollerhoff from ['MAUN.TEN]] and Marijana Jakic, the CEO of St. Moritz Tourismus AG.    Listen now to Friday’s Monocle Daily, Monocle on Saturday and Monocle on Sunday. Friday's Monocle Daily - https://bit.ly/4czpPPy Monocle on Saturday - https://bit.ly/3yDpeie Monocle on Sunday - https://bit.ly/3YTHNJr

Monocle has opened at Frankfurt Airport.    We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our latest Monocle Shop airside at Frankfurt Airport, in partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail.   The Monocle Shop has you covered for your travels. In-store, you will find great reads for your flight, fresh new fragrances and exclusive clothing and luggage to keep you stylish on the go.    Location: Terminal 1, by Gate B30   The Monocle Shop. Stay sharp. Live better. See more.

‘The Concierge’ returns with a three-episode special in partnership with Tourspain. Live from the vibrant terrace of Casa Bonay in Barcelona, episode one explores the varied world of port life and the best excursions and experiences around the Spanish coast. In front of a live audience, our host Robert Bound is joined by Ines Miro-Sans-Sans, co-founder of Casa Bonay; Nicolas Yllera, creative director and co-founder of RRROAD; and Miguel Sanz, Turespaña’s general director. They take your questions and reveal the country's best kept secrets. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3WPdReU

The Monocle team has been stationed in Paris for the past two weeks reporting from the Olympic Games in a series of special programmes from the stunning SO/Hotel, which has been transformed into Maison Allianz. Broadcasting from our pop-up studio overlooking the Seine, host Emma Nelson and Monocle’s editors and correspondents have been on hand to bring you insights and inspiration from the French capital, and interview a special line-up of guests, athletes and innovators, including Allianz’s managing director Oliver Bäte, US Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt and Oscar-winning Disney animator Glen Keane of Glen Keane Productions, who explained how they stay ahead of the game. Listen to the latest here: https://bit.ly/4dcGPMH

To celebrate summer, we have collaborated with News & Coffee to create a destination for Monocle and Konfekt sunny reads across its Barcelona, Valencia and London outposts. Check out the video below to see how we brought this to life.

In Microsoft’s pioneering AI For Good Lab, data scientists and researchers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to tackle disinformation, predict wildfires, track whales and even detect leprosy in vulnerable populations. But what are the dangers in AI being used for bad? Chief Scientist and Lab Director Juan M. Lavista Ferres has co-authored the book ‘AI for Good’, which explores the measurable effect, potential and limitations of AI’s application in addressing global challenges, which is explored in this in-depth conversation with Georgina Godwin on Meet The Writers. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3LAy7vS

Lisa Jackson, vice-president of environment, policy and social initiatives at Apple, talks about her illustrious career in sustainability leadership, from heading the Environmental Protection Agency during the Obama administration to making the leap from public service to the private sector. She discusses Apple’s environmental achievements, opportunities to drive enduring change and how one of the world’s biggest corporations manages to foster a genuinely entrepreneurial atmosphere. #Apple2030 #Sustainability Listen here: https://bit.ly/3zLpQ5f

The Monocle Mediterraneo is out and available on the newsstand today. Our sunny, Berliner-sized seasonal newspaper is a sparkling take on the hospitality, media, art and design from across the Med. From the three places doing tourism right to the fashion brands swapping the city for the sea and even the unlikely hotting-up market for saunas in Ibiza, this newspaper is the perfect companion for lazy days by the water. Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/4bADXYI

Last Saturday, Monocle brought Switzerland to Midori House with a special Swiss Summer Market, in partnership with Switzerland Tourism. We were joined by people from cities, regions and brands from across the nation who showcased their wares and delicacies.    Readers came from around the world and guests enjoyed games, competitions, Swiss treats and even a visit from some special Valais blacknose sheep.    For more about the market, tune in to our weekend show here: https://bit.ly/3XFZX0G