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Great Scott! Lego has form for producing some absolutely iconic pop-culture tie-in sets but this one surprised even us. The Danish building-block behemoth has just released a Lego Creator set of all three DeLoreans from the Back to the Future films. ‘Wait a minute’, we hear you cry. ‘Are you telling me I can build a time machine... out of Lego?’ Does Biff Tannen hate manure? This 1,872-piece set allows you to build your choice of DeLorean from each of the three movies and includes realistic details like folding tyres for flight mode, a light-up flux capacitor, printed date readouts for the dashboard and opening gull-wing doors and hood. And while rigging it to be struck by 1.2 gigawatts of lightning won’t allow you to travel back to the future,…

BROOKS ADRENALIN GTS22 Brooks’ GuideRails are a genius invention – they aim to keep excessive movement in the ankle in check, providing added support and contributing to what feels like a made-for-you experience. You’re getting the support you need without realising it. $239, brooksrunning.com ADIDAS ULTRABOOST 22 The UltraBoost 22 features a revamped outsole and a newly redesigned upper that wraps around your feet for extra protection and comfort. This, combined with the Linear Energy Push system, enables overpronating runners to enjoy a responsive ride. $270, adidas.com/au ON CLOUDFLYER The Cloudflyer is the best support running shoe On has to offer and features the On-signature Helion superfoam, a bespoke Speedboard, 3D-moulded heel and a wider outsole for added stability. For long-distance, max-cushioned runs, you should consider the Cloudflyer. $249, on-running.com…

Coming right out of leftfield, Dyson’s latest product isn’t a vacuum cleaner or fan or even another haircare product – although you do use it on your head. Instead, the brand has served up this very distinctively Dyson-styled pair of noise cancelling headphones ($TBC, dyson.com.au). Into the headphones are integrated a superhero-like facial mask that purifies the air you breathe as you go about your daily business. It’s strikingly futuristic. World Health Organisation figures suggest that 90% of people globally are routinely breathing air that is too polluted to be considered safe. To address this, Dyson has spent six years developing something called Zone, with no fewer than 500 prototypes being developed before the final design was achieved. The various incarnations of the Zone were tested on a manikin called…

YOTO MINI Yoto – a kid-friendly Bluetooth speaker, which plays a wide range of audio content stored on insertable cards – now comes in a travel-friendly Mini version. $87, yotoplay.com PATAGONIA ARBOR ROLL TOP PACK 30L Supercharge your sustainability with this bag from B-Corp-certified Patagonia. It’s Fair Trade certified, dyed using a process that uses minimal water and constructed from recycled polyester. $199, patagonia.com TILE BLUETOOTH TRACKER Bluetooth trackers often look rather plain, but Tile has spiced things up by launching a range of trackers with edgy, colourful designs. From $33, tile.com…

AEROMANTIC II The Night Flight Orchestra’s latest sounds like something his classic-rock-obsessed father-in-law would play, but the singer sounds like David Hasselhoff so he can’t stop listening. THREE BEAN SALAD This is one of those ‘three dudes’ podcasts, admittedly, but Benjamin Partridge, Henry Paker and Mike Wozniak do make a good combo – and the podcast itself is very amusing. THE CUPHEAD SHOW There’s impeccable attention to detail in this anarchic Netflix animation, spawned from the balls-hard game. It’s basically Steamboat Willie meets Spongebob Squarepants.…

1 APPLE WATCH S7 The newest Apple Watch has managed to cram in a bigger display without also making the device significantly bigger, and that extra screen means there’s now room for bigger, easier to tap buttons and a very effective on-screen keyboard. The always-on display is bright and clear, and it’s protected by the most crack-resistant crystal Apple has ever used. $599, apple.com 2 HYDROW ROWER Rowing machines deliver a workout that’s very different from a bike, and the Hydrow makes it highly realistic with electromagnetic drag that makes it feel like you’re on the water and a 22-inch HD touchscreen to deliver video, audio and stats. It’s also Bluetooth-enabled for connecting heart rate monitors and wireless headphones. US$2,995, hydrow.com 3 PELOTON The Peloton isn’t so much a bike…

The PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers epitomise the very different visions Sony and Microsoft had for their new gen consoles. Where Microsoft stayed with the tried and tested Xbox pad design, Sony pushed forward with haptic feedback and resistant triggers for the PlayStation DualSense. Other than the visuals, it’s what makes the PS5 literally feel like a new gen console. Feeling Aloy’s bow tense as you hunt, or the empty snap of the trigger of a gun with no bullets in Resident Evil Village might sound gimmicky but work so well in practice that it’s hard to imagine going back. Bringing these into virtual reality was the natural next step and Sony’s orb-like VR Sense controllers effectively split the DualSense in two. The Sense Controllers aren’t dissimilar to the Quest 2’s…

1 SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 PLUS You absolutely need a smartphone for going to the pub – for checking news, posting to social media, placing half-time bets, ignoring your mates, getting a taxi home, and so on – and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is already one of the best phones of 2022. Having a phone also gives you something to do if you’re the first to arrive or the last to leave. From $1,249, samsung.com 2 ALCOSENSE LITE 2 BREATHALYSER While its results probably wouldn’t stand up in a court of law, the AlcoSense Lite 2 Breathalyser does give you a decent idea of how much you’ve had to drink and what your blood alcohol concentration actually is. Whether you want to avoid a hangover or just convince your friend…

1 GARMIN FENIX 7 The Garmin Fenix 7 packs in just about everything you could ever possibly want to pack into a smartwatch: it has GPS mapping, supports smartphone alerts, and can track a wealth of different statistics (from blood oxygen levels to cycling speed). Oh, and it even tells the time too. It’s the perfect smartwatch for exploring the great outdoors. $1,049, garmin.com 2 XIAOMI MI PORTABLE ELECTRIC AIR PUMP If you’re heading out on a bicycle then Xiaomi Mi’s Portable Pump is close to indispensable. It’ll make sure you’re never stuck for a source of compressed air, and it comes with an LED light so you can use it at night too. It’s also able to check tyre pressures, so you can make sure your bike is road…

1 DYSON PURIFIER HUMIDIFY+COOL As the name suggests, the Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool is quite the multifaceted device. It offers deep cleaning air purification, 36 hours of humidification before needing a refill and cooling that mimics a nice breeze. It will even monitor and send you reports on your home’s air quality. A home isn’t truly clean until the air you breathe is. $699.99, dyson.com.au 2 DYSON OMNI-GLIDE It’s never been easier vacuuming around every obstacle and reaching every nook and cranny of your space than with the Dyson Omni-Glide. It will even lie flat, letting you finally clean under your couch without having to move it. It also comes with 20 minutes of wireless runtime and a filtration system that will pick up even the smallest dust particles. $699, dyson.com.au…

1 GAMESIR X2 Got kids in the back? This gadget offers an easy way to essentially turn a smartphone into a Nintendo Switch-style mobile gaming platform. Choose carefully because the white version has a Nintendo Switch-specific button layout and connects via USB-C, while a dark grey version touts an Xbox-style button layout that links to iOS or Android smartphones via Bluetooth. $129, gamesir.hk 2 HYDRO FLASK FOOD JAR Only rookie drivers start a long journey without a flask of something hot, but what about food? Swerve the classic sandwich at a service station and head for a hot lunch with the double-walled Hydro Flask. Able to keep hot soup, chilli or pasta piping hot, or cold food chilly, it comes in four sizes – 237ml, 355ml, 591ml and 795ml –…

The Taycan (pronounced tie-can) is Porsche’s first fully electric car. First released in 2019, it now comes in two main body types and 10 variations. We tested the Taycan 4S, the four-wheel-drive sedan model, which offers the longest range of the pack and delivers 390kW or 522HP. The Taycan has some impressive design features. Air curtains above the front wheels help reduce turbulence while the three-stage rear spoiler controls the air at the back. Behind the steering wheel sits a 16.8-inch curved instrument display, a central 10.9-inch display provides infotainment options and the centre console’s 8.4-inch screen provides everything from temperature settings to charging functions. Additionally, the door handles extend out when the car is unlocked and recess back into the body when locked. Getting in the Porsche Taycan still…

The most recent iPad Air already felt like a modern tablet, just in need of a few tweaks. But Apple didn’t just give the 5th-gen Air these small tweaks. It also strapped a jet engine to it: the Apple M1 chip, meaning this small, affordable tablet has as much power as some high-end laptops… After the huge redesign the iPad Air had last time, Apple has left it physically the same, and that’s okay. It’s still gorgeous and sleek in the hand. The front is all black glass, with the screen not quite edge-to-edge – but that’s good in a tablet because it’s useful having a little bezel to hold it without encroaching on the touchscreen. The flat sides and back are all aluminium, in one of five colours, giving…

We can’t blame you for losing track of the Garmin Dash Cam range. There are currently three models that look almost identical, yet span a price range of $140 to $370. But with 180-degree FOV and Vault Storage, Garmin’s new cloud storage solution, the latest flagship 67W is worth taking notice of. If you’re familiar with recent Garmin dash cams then you’ll know the score here. Compact, matchbox-shaped and subtle, the Dash Cam 67W packs a lot of technology into its small frame. The rear is taken up by a 2-inch display, controlled using four buttons on the right side – with the most important one, which manually saves video, protruding slightly to make it easy to press without taking your eyes off the road. As well as working like…

INSINKERATOR INTEGRATED BIN SYSTEM From the company that lets you care less, this slide-out bin system maximises the space left when you have a boiling water tap or waste disposal unit installed. Very smart! $TBC, insinkerator.com NEFF N90 DOWNDRAFT HOOD Rather than extracting fumes and smells from cooking from above, this glass visor rises up from behind your hob and sucks the foul air downwards. Built for kitchen islands, it’s also equipped with LED lights. $4,199, neff-home.com BOSCH SERIE 8 INDUCTION HOB Another part of the increasing trend for built-in ventilation, this hob also boasts two HUGE cooking zones. Via advanced induction magic, they cleverly adjust to the size and shape of your cooking pots. $3,699, bosch-home.com.au…

VINCE FRAKES Q Guru, my house is damp. What now? A GaGu would start by cracking a window, particularly when running a shower or blasting the tumble dryer. Presuming your issues are not caused by cowboy-built masonry, mysterious leaks or some kind of guttering issue – personal problems Guru associates more with his trousers than his house – thinking practically rather than gadgetally is the way to go. If you’ve let the outside in and can still feel the fug in the air, a dehumidifier is a good choice. You can get these in desiccant and condenser varieties, the former of which employs gigantic versions of those delicious silica gel treat bags to suck up the moisture, while the latter is basically a lazy air conditioner more concerned with collecting…

Think about the original PlayStation VR experience released back in 2016 and it’s easy to see that Sony was massively ahead of its time. Boldly releasing a virtual reality headset that worked with an existing console and existing controllers long thought defunct was a bold but largely successful move. Now though, Sony is back with the infinitely more powerful PS5 and a lot more knowledge as to what works when it comes to a VR headset. Even to look at, the PSVR2 is the newer, slicker sibling with those old square edges shaved off to make way for bold ergonomic curves. Gone are the glowing tracking lights and anxiety-inducing seas of wires. In their place reassuring camera lenses and a single effortless USB cable connection. Peer inside the PSVR2 and…

SAMURAI SLAUGHTER HOUSE It’s not the most subtle of titles but Samurai Slaughter House looks like a slick and stylish combination of genres. Not only is this PSVR2 confirmed experience a physics-based fighter but it’s also an open Metroidvania-style world where we’ll unlock new tools and authentic weaponry in order to progress across the monochrome map. This is far from just a splattery combat sim as we explore towns and interact with different characters across a sprawling narrative. There are even some stealthier ways to play if you don’t fancy going in all samurai swords blazing. Although that does look frankly irresistible, if a little messy. Tab Games PAVLOV VR Pavlov VR has actually been out on PC in Early Access since 2017 but developer Vankrupt Games has confirmed a…

1 NITEHAWK GRAPPLING ANCHOR HOOK We’re legally obliged to tell you that you scale skyscrapers with this contraption at your own risk – it’s more for grabbing objects and pulling them closer towards you. However you use it, you can at least cosplay as Batman, and it’s a heavy duty, well-made piece of gear that can double up as a useful weapon if you find yourself surrounded by goons. $TBC, amazon.com 2 ONETIGRIS TACTICAL BATTLE BELT Nothing defines the Caped Crusader quite like his utility belt, and OneTigris’s is a good approximation, ready to hold pretty much anything you might need in your quest for justice. It’s strong, adjustable and durable, and affordable enough that you don’t need to have Bruce Wayne levels of wealth to be able to pick…

1 HOMEDICS COMFORT TRAVEL If you find flying a pain in the neck then you’ve probably already got a U-shaped pillow, but is yours made from memory foam? Even if it is, it probably doesn’t vibrate. Taking 2x AA batteries, this memory foam massage pillow has two speeds for an invigorating vibration massage to relax tense neck muscles. The cover is removable and washable. $39, homedics.com.au 2 ANTLER CLIFTON CABIN POCKET Hard-shell carry-on luggage on eight spinner wheels are everywhere, but why do they never have a laptop sleeve? This hybrid luggage is as tough as any spinner, but integrates a special ‘floating’ front padded pocket that can take a laptop, tablet, smartphone and passport. Measuring 56x35x23cm, it meets the carry-on sizes for BA, but do check other airlines. $299,…

Powered by second-generation Neo QLED screen tech, a mini-LED backlight, and the most advanced image processing Samsung has to offer, the QN95B delivers HDR like you’ve never seen, perfect detail, and stunning colours. Samsung has pulled off something special here. Last year’s models set a high bar, with unprecedented picture quality. They were so good we wondered where Samsung might take them in 2022. There’s always room to grow, however, and the Samsung QN95B has immediately staked a claim to be one of the best TVs this year. Looking for evidence of why Samsung might be feeling bullish about the QN95B, we suspect the answer lies in its brightness. Our measurements found it capable of dazzling your retinas with nearly 2,900 nits at a time when even the best OLED…

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S8 For an equivalent Android tablet, you should look to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. It features a screen of the same size, but includes 120Hz support, and comes with a stylus, plus 128GB of storage. $1,099, samsung.com APPLE iPAD PRO The big question is whether to get this instead. Both have the M1 chip, the same-size screen, the same design – but the iPad Pro offers better rear cameras, a brighter 120Hz screen, and more capacity options. $1,199, apple.com/au…

SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 4 The Galaxy Watch 4 is slim, comfortable and made from tough armour aluminium so it’ll be able to withstand knocks. Its BioActive Sensor is also able to measure everything from your heart rate to your rough body composition. $399, samsung.com SAMSUNG SILICONE COVER WITH STRAP Not only does this silicone case protect your S22 Ultra but the fetching strap adds a pop of colour while allowing you to maintain a firm grasp on your phone. And the strap can be swapped out for whenever you fancy a refresh. $59, samsung.com PHILIPS FIDELIO T1 The T1 aren’t just good, they’re excellent. The sound quality is powerful with extraordinary detail, while the noise cancelling is incredible. They offer 48 hours of battery and pause your tunes when you…

Right from the get-go, we can tell you that this is one of the best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy. Surface PCs are the very definition of a hybrid device so they rule this category. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 looks almost identical to the previous generation. Despite having a bigger screen it’s all still packed into a similar-sized device, measuring 287 x 208 x 9.3mm. You’ll find slimmer bezels and the same matte black aluminium on the back; it looks smart but then it always did. The 13-inch touchscreen is stunning. It has a resolution of 2880 x 1920p, up to 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. Bright, sharp, smooth and colourful – it’s great for just about any task you could throw at it. The 3:2 aspect ratio…

Sony is one of the most trusted audio brands there is; you just need to take a look at our five-star rating of the Sony WF-1000XM4 for evidence why. But not everyone has close to $400 lying around to spend on earbuds. Fortunately the Sony WF-C500 take everything we love about Sony’s top-tier headphones and streamline them to bring the price down. The circular bullet-shaped design of the Sony WF-C500 makes them look a lot like their pricey counterparts, keeping things stripped back and simple but still sophisticated. They look discreet in your ears, helped by the fact that there’s no dangling stem poking down your earlobes. Weighing about 5.4g each, we found them super comfortable, more so than most other wireless earbuds. They should stay securely in your ears…

Running shoes – or best running trainers, as some people like to call them – are an essential piece of running gear. A decent pair of trainers can not only help you run faster but also reduce injury risk and, in some cases, improve running form. Besides, getting a new pair of running shoes can be an excellent motivator to start running for those who find it hard to muster up the energy to go and exercise. Fortunately, whether you’re a beginner looking for your first pair of running kicks or a seasoned pro trying to replace your completely worn training shoes with the best running trainers, you’ll find the best options here. 01 IF THE SHOE FITS HOKA KAWANA $259, hoka.com Thanks to its responsive foam and snug fit,…

CLEMENT TRICLIMATE JACKET The only thing that could be better than one jacket is two jackets inside the same jacket. As probably the laziest packer in the world, the Clement Triclimate pack the versatility we’ve been craving. The outer shell features sealed seams with a non-PFC waterproof finish to keep things dry while still being breathable to keep that wet-dog smell down. There’re loads of secure storage options (including a handy goggle wipe), pit vents and “gripper-elastic” powder skirt. But the big-money feature is the removable inner jacket. Held in with zips and clips, the inner is packed with 100g Heatseeker Eco insulation to keep you toasty. Simply zip off the outer and head straight to the bar. $600, thenorthface.com.au FREEDOM PANTS Part of The North Face sustainable range, the…

Holidays to some of our favourite Asian destinations are back on the cards, and a flurry of new hotels – and stunning facelifts of old favourites – mean there’s no shortage of accommodation. Take Singapore, where a spectacular makeover of the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has involved a transformation of its spa and the opening, in May 2022, of a Nobu restaurant. Over at the Raffles Singapore, dining options now include Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse, while a new herb garden will help Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic add Asian twists to dishes at signature restaurant La Dame de Pic. Sustainably minded travellers will love the new Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay (pictured), with its atrium gardens and green tech, while no self-respecting cocktail fan should miss a visit to the Regent…

HORIZON CALL OF THE MOUNTAIN Guerrilla’s VR Horizon game is the only confirmed first party experience so far. It’s also been specifically designed for the immersive tech of PSVR2. For the first time, we won’t be playing as Aloy, but thankfully we’ll still get to meet her and other familiar faces in VR. If there’s one thing to take away from its brief teaser it’s that you’ve really no idea exactly how tall a tallneck actually is until you’ve been underneath one. Definitely not a misnomer. Guerrilla Games/Firesprite Games RUNNER Neons? Check. Motorcycles? Check? All the energy of a Saturday morning cartoon series from the ’90s? Yes, that’s here too. Runner is an ultra-stylised retro anime racer, a relentless driving game where you don’t just have to contend with the…

For me, the key word in PlayStation’s VR2 news release was ‘visceral’. The PSVR team have announced some pretty mind-blowing specs for their long anticipated PlayStation VR2. These impressive specs are clearly geared towards deep immersion and a very real sense of presence. With a 4K resolution, 110-degree field of view, 3D audio, eye tracking and foveated rendering, the VR industry is about to see a major step forward in terms of the level of immersion that the general public can experience in their own homes. Over the last few months, the VR community have been acutely aware that PSVR needs to clearly differentiate the headset from its closest rival, the Meta Quest 2. My company Limina Immersive’s consumer VR tracker has seen the existing PSVR1 lose significant ground to…

1 RAY-BAN STORIES These smart glasses from Facebook (now Meta) and Ray-Ban are smart because they have tiny cameras for shooting photos and videos – and that means you can capture memorable moments and shoot landmarks without digging your phone out. As an added bonus you can use the built-in mics and speakers to make calls from the specs as well. $539, ray-ban.com 2 APPLE AIRTAG Don’t let your favourite gear get away from you while you’re away from home: slip an AirTag into a case or a wallet, for example, or attach it to a keyring, and you’ll always know where your most prized possessions are (and you can configure a warning to appear if you leave them behind). For the time being though, AirTags only work with Apple…

1 KÄRCHER K5 PREMIUM ELECTRIC POWER PRESSURE WASHER Cleaning should also include taking care of the exterior of your home. Whether it’s been ages since anyone has cleaned your fence or walls or your driveway has caked over with grime and oil, a pressure washer like the Kärcher K5 Premium Pressure Washer will make your home look new again. $778, kaercher.com 2 BLACK & DECKER 18V LITHIUM-ION HAMMER DRILL The Black & Decker Hammer Drill is the ideal tool for anyone who needs a little more power from their drill. Most regular drills won’t be able to cut through concrete or metal but this one will. It can also hold most of its charge for 90 days so you won’t have to plug in every time you use it. $149,…

1 CHIPOLO OCEAN EDITION Designed to make it easy to find your hotel keys, passport, bag, backpack or whatever else in mere seconds by connecting important stuff to your smartphone, this special ‘Ocean Edition’ of the Chipolo Bluetooth tracker is made from recycled fishing nets and other ocean plastics washed up on beaches. And it’s compatible with both iOS and Android. $45, amazon.com.au 2 STM MYTH A good daypack is a must around a city, but most add little tech-focused protection or organisation. The Myth does both. It features a laptop pouch that’s suspended from the sides of the bag so you can drop it without any impact. It’s also got a cable-routing system that uses cut-outs between sections and clips to keep cables neatly routed between pockets. $159, amazon.com.au…

HOW WE TEST In T3, we feature only the finest gadgets out there, and we believe that you – our loyal reader – deserve only the best tech in your life. We don’t want you to waste time, and money, on inferior products, and that’s exactly why our Tested section exists. In here you’ll find only the latest and hottest tech. Each product has been handpicked and tested by T3’s experts. We only choose people with specialist knowledge for each test, so you know you’re going to get an outcome based on many years of experience in their respective field. As well as our traditional five-star rating system (right), we also give out awards to particularly exceptional gadgets, using the line-up below - so when you spot one of these,…

The new iPhone SE is a phone that excels in all the areas Apple has put the love into, but once you hit its limits, you hit them hard. However, if you can live with its limits you are getting a full-fat iPhone experience, at a lighter price. With the budget-busting SE 2022 – starting at $719 for the 64GB model – you get five key updates over the previous version. There’s the new Apple A15 processor, 5G support, haptic touch on the screen, stronger glass, and improved battery life. But you have to keep the price down somehow and visually, there is no difference between the new iPhone SE and the old one – apart from colours. Despite looking the same as the previous model, the glass is new.…

Fven when sales of DSLRs flat-lined, Nikon didn’t throw its weight behind mirrorless cameras. Its eventual fightback began with the Z6 and Z7 cameras in 2018 and their second generation ‘Mark II’ versions two years later. But this year’s Nikon Z9 outguns them both and is being pitched as a professional model from the off. Like the existing models in Nikon’s mirrorless ‘Z’ series, the Z9 looks like a professional-grade DSLR that has dropped down a dress size. In addition to the familiar vertical camera grip, there’s a battery grip permanently affixed to the base of the camera, making it easier to maintain a tight hold if turning the Z9 on its side to shoot in an upright, portrait ratio. A full-frame mirrorless camera of course also needs to be…