Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2021 i T3 India

OLIVER SPENCER + FILA CHENILLE JACKET Known for his understated designs and use of sustainable fabrics, Oliver Spencer has teamed up with Fila, whose retro chunky trainers have seen a recent resurgence. This jacket is made from soft, ribbed cotton-blend chenille with striped trims. ₹18,000, mrporter.com NORTH FACE 1996 RETRO NUPTSE SHELL DOWN GILET Some say the gilet is a timeless piece of fashion; it was certainly ubiquitous in the 1990s and this North Face slim-fit, camouflage-print version has got the look nailed. It’s practical too, with a water-repellent finish, and it packs into its own pocket. ₹21,000, mrporter.com A.KJAERBEDE NANCY UNISEX GLASSES While we realise that the summer months have passed us by, we aren’t going to be plunged into darkness quite yet, and these 1970s square shades in…

VACU VIN CHAMPAGNE SAVER If you only want to save your leftover sparkling wine for the next day, and would rather not pay 400 quid for it, look no further than this fizz-specific spin-off from Vacu Vin. It seals bottles quite effectively, and also doubles as a dribble-free pourer. ₹1,400, vacuvin.com CORAVIN TIMELESS 3 SL This cleverly uses a needle to gently pierce the cork of your precious vintage. As you pour through the needle, exactly the right amount of inert gas is pumped in to fill the gap left, meaning the bottle can be made to last for years. ₹19,900, coravin.co.uk AARKE CARBONATOR C3 An upmarket SodaStream! The design may be based on posh espresso machines but it uses the same process to carbonate any liquid. You could even…

01 SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 3 Foldables aren’t the ultra-expensive, often unreliable devices they used to be – they’re the future of mobiles, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is proof of it. Hold one of these handsets and you can’t fail to be impressed by the superior build quality, the combination of glass and metal, and of course the 7.6-inch main display that folds in half when required. That means you get the benefits of a smartphone and a tablet in the same piece of hardware: a massive screen to do all your gaming, movie watching, emailing and working on, but also a device that’s compact enough to fit in your pocket. It’s waterproof too this time around, with support for 5G and the Samsung S Pen stylus. From…

Windows 11 is finally here, and what better occasion to mention it than the month our parent brand celebrates its silver jubilee? Looking back 25 years, I was just out of school and Bill Gates, Microsoft and Windows 95 had only started becoming household names as a result of globalisation and economic liberalisation in India. Shortly afterwards, we were introduced to what looked like bricks with antennas someone called a cellular phone. Nokia, Motorola, and Alcatel rapidly replaced National, JVC, TDK, and the likes from the Indian homes. Never had we realised that the following years would change everything around us, and so fast. And then there were a few gadgets that came and fell by the wayside, like pagers and zip drives. Well, I could go on forever, locked…

HAMILTON, KHAKI FIELD MECHANICAL BRONZE The classic field watch gets an original upgrade with Hamilton’s first-ever bronze case. Each Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze will develop a distinct patina over time, making each unique. ₹72,000, hamiltonwatch.com CHRISTOPHER WARD, C60 #TIDE The latest addition to CW’s lineup is more than just a dive watch. It takes ocean-bound plastic waste and converts it into a new strap collection and is also deep-stamped into the watch case. ₹89,500, christopherward.com ELLIOT BROWN, HOLTON NIVO This NIVO colourway was uncovered by Elliot Brown. It was originally developed at Orfordness experimental station as a paint for British bombers – matching the colour and gloss level of open water at night. ₹45,000, elliotbrownwatches.com CERTINA, DS POWERMATIC 80 An elegant all-rounder, this watch is perfect for everyday life. It…

SERENGETI GEARY From the brand’s Driving Heritage Collection with fine lines and round design, these sunglasses are inspired by the emblematic cars from the ’50s, composed of beautiful handcrafted Acetate and enhanced by Serengeti’s mineral lenses. ₹37,500, serengeti-eyewear.com SILHOUETTE ADVENTURER The Adventurer model from Silhouette proves that classic aviator sunglasses never go out of style. We love the wide range of colours that put a contemporary spin on these all-time favourites. They’re also super-lightweight. ₹22,900, silhouette.com PERSOL 714SM STEVE McQUEEN Featuring an iconic piolet shape and keyhole bridge, the Persol 714 are a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship and design. This special edition pays homage to the model worn by the most iconic sunglass wearer of all time. ₹34,100, persol.com…

HYPERICE VYPER 3.0 The Vyper 3 vibrating foam roller’s contoured design helps avoid pressure on your spine and other sensitive areas while the three speed settings enable you to crank up the intensity if you require more oomph during your roller sessions. Compatible with the Hyperice App. ₹19,900, hyperice.com LULULEMON DOUBLE ROLLER As the name suggests, the Lululemon Double Roller is two foam rollers in one. Use the exterior roller to massage your arms and legs and the interior roller to release tension in your back. The 20-inch rolling surface is great for massaging the whole back and both legs at the same time. ₹4,800, lululemon.co.uk THERAGUN WAVE DUO The Theragun Wave Duo is a unique take not just on foam rollers but also on massage balls: the contoured design…

Fresh after the success of ‘Who Kaun Thi’, Prithvi Pictures and N N Sippy launched yet another thriller, ‘Gumnaam’ meaning Anonymous. Raja Nawathe replaced Raj Khosla as the director and Shankar Jaikishan moved in as music directors in place of Madan Mohan. Manoj Kumar was signed as the hero and was supported by Nanda, Mehmood, Helen and Pran. The story was adapted from Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’. On release, Gumnaam became a major hit. The big attraction was Shankar Jaikishan’s outstanding musical score and Mehmood’s scintillating performance. In fact, it was reported that Manoj Kumar was not happy with the lengthy time given to Mehmood’s role. The music of Gumnaam saw SJ at their best. The film starts off with a scintillating club number sung by Mohamed…

Anyone who tells you they can accurately predict the future is a liar. Most prognosticators either keep things so vague that you can infer whatever meaning you want, like Nostradamus spewing out Rorschach tests, or they just make so many predictions that some of them will be guaranteed to hit their target, like someone wielding a Gatling gun in a garden shed. But while T3 can’t honestly pretend it has the Fates on speed dial, we do have access to a bunch of tech journos who are highly experienced in their respective fields. So we’ve asked our most reliable contributors to extrapolate from the tech trends they’re currently seeing in the marketplace and let us know what gadgets and brands they expect to be striking it big by T3’s 50th…

The first iPod, launched in 2001, wasn’t an overnight success. Available in white and chrome with a tiny monochrome screen, 5GB of storage and a mechanical scroll wheel, it was fairly limited. Equipped with FireWire, the only way to get any music onto it at all was to connect it to a suitably equipped Mac and sync it with iTunes. It was novel but it didn’t exactly set the tech world aflame. It wasn’t until Apple released the second-gen that the iPod started to motor – now available in 10GB and 20GB capacities, it now also synced with PCs. For five long years, it had the portable media player market sewn up: the first USB version arrived in 2003, followed by the colour-screen iPod photo and iPod mini (2004), the…

₹9,990, gudsen.com The Moza Mini MX 2 is a three-axis stabilisation gimbal and is built very similar to the Mini MX. The gimbal is made of plastic from top to bottom and the body feels solid and durable and provides a premium feel with its smooth finish. Like its predecessor, the Mini MX 2 also has a tripod thread at the base of the expanded interface. This can also be used as a second grip when in motion, bringing an extra element of stabilisation. The gimbal weighs 505g with the 80g tripod attached, and it can support smartphones weighing up to 280g. For this review, we used the Google Pixel 4a which weighs just under 150g. One of the key upgrades in the Mini MX 2 from its predecessor is…

From ₹15,999, realme.com/in Realme recently unveiled their first tablet. The Realme Pad is a 11-inch tablet with a powerful processor and great specs for entertainment and video conferencing. The tablet features a MediaTek Helio G80 gaming processor and offers a 10.4-inch 2000 x 1200-pixel WUXGA LCD screen. The device is available in two variants, 3GB+32GB and 4GB + 64GB, both with Wi-Fi and 4G. The Realme pad is crafted with an aluminium alloy body with a nice matte finish. The device is light and slim, weighing 440g and 6.9 mm thick. The tablet offers a 3.5mm audio jack positioned at one corner so that it does not cause any hindrance while mounted on a support. It uses realme UI for Pad based on Android 11, and felt smooth during our…

₹1399, boat-lifestyle.com Grooming a well-styled beard is probably the most time-consuming routine activity for a man who sports it. Even if you depend on a salon for the styling part, maintaining it requires a trimmer that allows you to finely adjust the length of the comb, especially if you are very particular about the depth of your facial hair. The Boat Misfit T150 is one such trimmer that allows a wide length of beard length. The Misfit T150 is a compact trimmer and comes with three guided comb attachments that let you set the length from 0.5 to 22.5mm in increments of 0.5mm, controlled with the help of a rotary wheel. The trimmer features corrosion-resistant titanium-coated blades that can be detached for easy cleaning with a brush or running water…

If you’re looking for the very best tech available today, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Best of the Best is the most useful gadget-buying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve extensively tested the best tech the world has to offer, to bring you rock-solid recommendations for your home life, daily commute and the tech you use all the time. In 21 different categories, we’ve chosen the top three products, so you can choose one that’s just the right mix of features and budget for what you need. These rankings come from real testing by our team of experts – they’re the products we’d choose for ourselves, and we can’t recommend any higher than that. SMARTPHONES APPLE IPHONE 12 PRO From ₹1,19,900, apple.com When the most…

BELKIN BOOSTCHARGE MAGNETIC WIRELESS POWER BANK 2.5K ₹ 4,499, belkin.com This slim and portable power bank is compatible with the all the variants of the new iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12. The magnetic wireless power bank is integrated with Belkin’s MagSafe technology, and has a 2500mAh capacity. The ergonomic design does not prohibit the users from utilising the camera while the phone is charging, and the power bank attaches magnetically to the back of the iPhone, making it a perfect companion for travel or commuting. A status LED lets the user know when the power bank needs to be recharged. The device also comes with a one metre USB-C to USB-C cable. T3 SAYS: This power bank is a hot new device for those venturing out of their homes…

French trunk maker Au Départ has been designing travel accessories since the early 19th century when it opened its signature shop opposite the Gare du Nord, Paris, just as the boom in travel and adventure took hold. Despite falling by the wayside in the 1970s, Au Départ was recently revived by investors Luvanis and it is in ascendancy once more. While the owners of Au Départ may have changed, design-wise it’s familiar stuff and it has held onto its classic, elegant style while keeping the company’s reputation for beautifully crafted, luxury products. This watch holder is made in Italy from the label’s signature monogram-jacquard coated canvas, a design that was reputedly inspired by the floors of the ruins in Pompeii. It’s trimmed in butter-soft black leather and silver studs and…

GaGu recently went on an actual holiday – the definition of ‘actual’ here being ‘soul-wrenchingly devoid of good Wi-Fi or mobile signal’ – which was a truly horrible experience he does not wish to repeat in a hurry. Particularly because he returned home to find his basement boudoir infested with mould. Turns out ventilation is important, and GaGu’s still-persistent habit of breathing (and Mrs Guru’s hairdrying routines) had left the area somewhat moist, with those weird no-brand desiccant bags (about ₹1500 for six on Amazon) unable to keep up. And so, after already splurging a positively painful amount of money on Gurus Jr and II in the wilds of Devon, and lacking the relevant press contacts or credentials to influencer his way into any kind of review hardware, he was…

WHICH OF THESE 25 CLASSIC GADGETS DID YOU OWN? Whether it’s an old console collecting dust or a dearly departed Discman waiting to be laid to rest, it’s hard to be a committed tech fan without leaving a trail of vintage gadgets in your wake. Indeed, if you’ve followed T3 ever since its debut issue, you’ll likely have owned a cornucopia of classic contraptions over the years. But are you a kosher electronics collector or are you a mere tech trend-hopper? Find out by taking part in T3’s Retro Gizmo BingoTM! For every famed (or infamous) device that you once owned, give yourself a stamp. The centre square is a free space – assuming you’ve ever owned a smartphone – and, as always, a complete row or column wins. And…

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₹29,999, theflexnest.com Home fitness equipment have been steadily flooding the market ever since the pandemic-induced lockdown forced shutters on gyms for a long time. As our homes continue to be our centre of activity, or our ‘nest’, as Flexnest calls it, the company is bringing a range of equipment to flex our muscles within these nests. The Flexbike is a Bluetooth enabled smart fitness bike perfectly suited for home use. The Flexbike comes in a semi-knocked-down condition, packed in a neat bundle with all tools required for assembly. Assembling the bike is trouble-free with a nice how-to video on YouTube explaining everything well. Once Assembled, the bike weighs 31kg including a 6.5kg flywheel and measures 1000 x 510 x 1165mm. The bike has two raised wheels at the front, which…

₹5,990, godox.com Portability is seldom overlooked while designing modern camera systems and it is no different with camera accessories and lighting systems. But it does not get smaller and lighter than the new Godox WL4B, which is the premium lighting brand’s latest addition to their vast range of portable LED lamps. The 4-watt WL4B, which is less than 5 cm in height, is a handy accessory for today’s creators and can easily slip into your pocket. The light is no heavier than a smartphone and can provide a maximum brightness of 1900 LUX. The WL4B can be a great sidekick to all kinds of cameras, from smartphone cameras and mirrorless systems to drones. Not only is it useful in lighting the environment to some degree but it is most effective…

₹9,990, oneplus.in It has been raining earbuds for some time, and OnePlus has pushed their third earbuds into this crowded space with a few advanced features. The buds offer ANC, wireless charging and IP55 water resistance. The Buds Pro has a refreshing ergonomic design and is available in Matte Black and Glossy White finishes. The short stem has a glossy metallic finish, making it a duotone design. The case design is not too inspiring but offers a nice cradle for the buds and fits snugly in your pocket. The case is IPX4 splash resistance. It can be charged with a Type-C USB cable and is compatible with Qi standard wireless charging. It supports Warp Charge, and a 10-minute charge is claimed to provide 10 hours of listening time. The OnePlus…

From ₹17,999, realme.com The Realme story continues with the 8-series variants and the latest is the 8s, which is priced at the same level as the 8 Pro, but with a different set of USPs. The Realme 8s uses a 6-nanometre MediaTek Dimensity 810 octa-core 5G processor with an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The 6.5-inch full screen display offers 90Hz refresh rate and up to 180Hz sampling rate, making it responsive for scrolling and gaming. The screen offers FHD+ (2400 x 1080) resolution. The phone features a side mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom. The design is almost similar to the Realme 8 and the device is available in Universe Blue and Universe Purple colours and two variants—6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. It offers DRE technology, which…