T3 India August 2020

RETURN TO THE FOLD Haven’t got the room to stash a full-sized e-scooter in your flat or hallway? Don’t sweat it. The AER 557’s frame effortlessly concertinas away. And at 23kg it’s easy enough to get into a lift or carry up stairs AER 557 There are many adjectives one can apply to e-scooters. Convenient. Efficient. Fast. Not currently road legal. But rarely will you find them described as ‘graceful’ – at least that is until now. The AER 557 is like the iPod of electric scooters: although it’s far from the first, it may well be the product that defines the design language of all the vehicles that zip along in its tracks. Not only does it have a gorgeous aesthetic, with slow curves and beautifully rounded lines, but…

5 years down, many more to go It was in August 2015 when we launched the Indian edition of T3 and after bringing a countless number of gadgets and interesting tech, here we are celebrating our fifth anniversary. A lot has changed over the years but one thing constant is the patronage and trust from you, our esteemed reader. We hope to bring more exciting things in the months and years to come. Speaking of exciting, there’s a battle brewing between the upcoming gaming consoles from Microsoft and Sony and we have got a complete lowdown. Story on pg 43. For audiophiles, check out our selection of audio devices for different areas as well as some handy tips and recommendations if you are looking to buy a stereo amplifier. Yet…

POWEREGG X `TBA, powervision.me Is it a drone? Is it a camera? Well, yes, and the delightfully modular PowerEgg X is a lot more besides. Clip on the rotors and you can send it to the skies where it’ll do drone things – staying aloft for around 25 minutes with a two-mile range, filming with its camera on a three-axis gimbal – but bring it back to earth and it can do a lot more than a standard drone. Hold the egg portion in your hand and it’s a fully stabilised camera; mount it on a tripod, and it’ll automatically track your movements. A versatile device, then, and with 4K 60fps support it’s no slouch in the quality department. Don’t miss the Wizard variant, which adds a waterproof housing and…

GRAND SEIKO X WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND, TOGE Combining British Racing Green, the texture of Grand Seiko’s Mount Iwate dial, a gold GMT hand, and a brown leather strap, this piece beautifully combines Japanese and British design. watchesofswitzerland.com TIMEX, Q TIMEX This popular reissue is now available in three new colourways! Features a true-to-the-era stainless-steel bracelet, functional battery hatch, rotating bezel, and luminescent markers and hands. timex.com HUBLOT, BIG BANG GMT ALL BLACK YOHJI YAMAMOTO Designed in partnership with renowned designer Yohji Yamamoto, this Big Bang has been given the all-black treatment using the concept of ‘invisible visibility’. The GMT function is ace for jet setters. hublot.com MAURICE LACROIX, AIKON QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH This sporty watch features a black sun-brushed dial and three ‘snailed’ sub-dials. It delivers chronometric precision, courtesy of its…

There’s no denying that this year’s holidays look slightly different. Unsurprisingly, more holidaymakers are choosing self-catering properties and this seems a trend likely to continue well after lockdown is over, whether it’s beautiful cottages or alpine chalets, such as the ones rented by Les Chalets des Fermes (chaletsdesfermes.com). You’ll find them in the pretty village of Megève in the French Alps, and there are nine to choose from, although our favourite is Le Chalet du Darbelet, which sleeps up to 10 people. Book a stay and you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Beaufortain mountains, as well as easy access to clearly marked hiking routes. Closer to home, consider Cliff Beach House in Ireland’s stunning Ardmore Bay (cliffbeachhouse.ie). This six-bedroom villa is an architectural gem – highlights include a cinema room…

CARDBOARD KARAOKE Challenge your chums to Pop-Idol-inspired singing competitions with the help of this brilliant cardboard karaoke machine. Simply download your favourite karaoke app, slot in your smart phone and you’re off. firebox.com MONOPOLY SPEED Traumatised by memories of Monopoly sessions that lasted for entire days? Then you need the latest version – Monopoly Speed. Timed rounds make it possible to play entire games in 10 minutes, with a timer used to count down buying and trading stages. amazon.com SMIDGE PICNIC SET Liven up picnic lunches with this 28-piece picnic set. It’s both dishwasher and microwave-safe, and entirely plastic-free – it’s made from plant materials and is 100% biodegradable. wearesmidge.com…