T3 India February 2021

GLOW-ZONE LAYER With a whopping 2,500 dimming zones powered by 30,000 mini LEDs, LG’s 86-inch 8K QNED screen offers stunning and bright HDR images LG 8K QNED MINI LED TV Mini LED tech has rapidly evolved from a futuristic fantasy to a reality, with this year’s Consumer Electronics Show bringing compelling consumer models for the first time. Indeed, the brand new 8K QNED screens from LG will have you completely re-evaluating what LCD screens are capable of. Packed full of 30,000 tiny LEDs backed up with a dream team of quantum dot and NanoCell tech, the new set is searingly bright and offers an absurd contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. Not only that but a wide gamut and unerringly precise colour accuracy means it offers truly vivid yet natural tones. And…

Virtual trade shows can’t replace in person trade shows It’s that time of the year when most tech journalists are usually back in their home countries after a busy week at Las Vegas, attending CES (Consumer Electronic Show), by far the biggest technology show in the world. But this year, the CES, like most other things since March 2020, was very different. CES, unlike most other trade shows has so far been able to adapt to the changing business environment. Over the years, while most trade shows like Photokina have shrunk in size, CES has actually adapted remarkably well and grown, pivoting efficiently from being an electronics show to becoming a tech innovation celebration and showcase. The pandemic was no different. With many other trade shows choosing to cancel their…

DJI MINI 2 From ₹42,000, dji.com Not that we’re saying you should dodge the requirements of the law, but the folding DJI Mini 2 – the almost physically identical sequel to DJI’s revered Mavic Mini drone – carries one particular key advantage above all others: since it’s just under 250g in weight, you don’t need to take a CAA test before you send it airborne. As long as you’re abiding by the drone safety code, which basically boils down to not sending it up in populated areas or near airports and keeping it below a certain height ceiling, then you’re good to go. And don’t be fooled into thinking small means delicate – level 5 wind resistance means the Mini 2 can hold its own in wind speeds of up…

Q) Can you elaborate on how audio and health businesses fit in Belkin’s portfolio? How soon can we expect the new products in these businesses to reach the Indian market? A Over the years Belkin has always tried to make in-roads into the audio category, however, this time around our approach is a lot more aggressive. We have built a robust product roadmap combined with innovative features & design that will excite the everyday consumer. Furthermore, the growing Smartphone user base in India has created an ecosystem of accessories that is thriving right now, and we not only want to grow our share but also aim to be category leaders within this segment. Our new line up of True Wireless earphones and Wireless charger + Bluetooth Audio Speaker are just…

1 OLIVER SPENCER RUTHERFORD SHIRT So this is one shirt you could wear with a pair of dark colour joggers, as the smart-casual look does the heavy style lifting for you. ₹13,000, thread.com 2 OFFICINE GÉNÉRALE SLIM-FIT SEERSUCKER SUIT JACKET Wearing a jacket indoors when the heating’s on is usually a no-no, but this one is made of lightweight and highly breathable seersucker. ₹38,000, mrporter.com 3 CLARKS ORIGINALS WALLABEE SUEDE BOOTS If you love wearing sneakers, these desert boots are a halfway house, providing the comfort of trainers but the smarter look of a boot. ₹12,000, clarks.com 4 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FRINGED JACQUARD SCARF If you’re lucky enough to be headed out, add a bit of rock ’n’ roll edge to more subdued outfits with this wool and silk blend scarf.…

Many of us spent 2020 growing some type of facial hair, whether that was a full-on beard or just a dusting of hair above the top lip. But 2021 is here, and if you feel the need for a fresh-faced change, this luxury shaving bundle is the place to start. Pankhurst London is an award-winning barbershop that now sells a growing range of fancy shaving and grooming wares. Perhaps it’s the skin-softening, hair-taming effects of the brand’s various potions and pomades, or maybe it’s the bay rum barbershop scent, laced with exotic lime, that keeps folks coming back. Get this set and you can experience a touch of Pankhurst London luxury for yourself with a generously sized bottle of Head To Toe Shampoo (a head and body cleanser), the brand’s…