Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2021 i T3 India

HP OMEN 17 Over the last year, the sheer elation and escapism of gaming has really come into its own. But components shortages have made building your own gaming rig nigh on impossible. Fortunately, gaming laptops have become a great alternative, combining top-tier specs with portability. Case in point: the HP Omen 17. Available with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, it will make any AAA title gleam, while its max 32GB of RAM and Intel Core i7-11800H processor will absolutely shred any task you can think of. Additionally, its 165Hz QHD display with 3ms response time and Wi-Fi 6E compatibility make lag virtually non-existent – helping you waste any opponent. And HP isn’t only thinking about the short term: its RAM and SSD are easily upgradeable, while its…

1 HEMINGSWORTH KULBIR GURKHA SWIM SHORT With distinctive double pleats and a crossover belt fastening, these swim shorts are designed for ultimate sophistication pool-side. Cut from lightweight poly/cotton with mesh lining, for the smoothest and most luxurious of feels. ₹20,000, hemingsworth.com 2 LYLE & SCOTT GINGHAM SWIM SHORTS The epitome of summer, these men’s swim shorts with all over gingham print feature a rounded hem with split, an internal mesh brief for comfort and support and an elasticated waistband with adjustable drawstring. ₹4,500, lyleandscott.com 3 LOS ANGELES SWIM TRUNK STYLE RNF402 Made in South Central, Los Angeles, these trunks are fully lined right to the bottom of the short. Three pockets and a velcro seal mean they’re functional in and outside of the pool. ₹5,100, losangelesapparel.eu 4 MR MARVIS THE…

NEXTBASE 622GW Featuring a new quad-core chipset that allows users to capture pin-sharp 4K footage at 30fps and a removable polarising filter that produces beautiful, glare-free footage. Nextbase has also thrown in Amazon Alexa integration and What3Words emergency geolocation. ₹24,900, nextbase.com THINKWARE T700 This dash cam features a brand new ‘Connected Service’ feature thanks to a Vodafone Smart SIM. It boasts a number of key capabilities, key being the ability to view real-time footage of your vehicle from anywhere in the world. ₹26,900, thinkware.com GARMIN DASH CAM 66W The Garmin Dash Cam 66W is one of the most compact cameras around and resembles a GoPro. The video footage is great as well, recording in 1440p with an ultra-wide 180-degree field of view. ₹19,900, garmin.com…

Bye-bye sweating and feeling uncomfortable when working out in the heat! Under Armour’s latest innovation, the Iso Chill fabric (from ₹1,500, underarmour.co.uk), is a cooling technology that allows athletes to perform longer, feel more comfortable and experience less physical strain in hot and humid weather. The collection, made from the unique ‘cool-to-the-touch’ fabric, also features laser perforation for additional breathability and ventilation in key areas. Not to mention, it looks pretty cool too.…

The nice folks at Master Lock, aware of Guru’s fascination with poking slender tools into awkward holes and wiggling them around until something pops, sent your author a biometric outdoor padlock (the nattily-named 4901EURDLHCC, which sounds like someone attempting to write a product name but succumbing to food poisoning half way through). It’s reasonably heavy, with a 9mm boron-hardened steel shackle secured with servo-actuated ball bearings to prevent shimming. On the front you get a fingerprint reader with a d-pad around it for backup access using a directional code; pull off the base of the rubberised housing surrounding the metal lock body and a pair of 9V battery terminals offers power backup should the main battery die on you. On the packaging Master Lock gives this full marks on its…

Whether it’s shooting crystal-clear footage from 400 feet above a stunning waterfall, snapping aerial holiday snaps on the beach or even earning a living in the TV and real estate industries, now is a better time than ever to start enjoying the full cinematic freedom that only a drone can provide. Unlike land-bound cameras, drones can shoot from any angle, any height and any perspective to create photos and videos that pop with exuberance. They are, quite literally, tripods of the sky. And the best thing of all is that even the most competent models now cost less than a grand. Take the new DJI Air 2S for example. This startling model can shoot in 5.4K, autonomously follow the user through obstacle-laden terrain without crashing and even video a selection…

CHECK THE LATEST DRONE REGULATIONS With the latest developments, drones have attained some notoriety. The government periodically revises the rules and regulations for flying a drone so it is best to swot up on the new – and very complicated – laws before deciding on a specific model. REGISTER FOR A FLYER AND OPERATOR ID Anyone flying a camera drone weighing over 250g (or under 250g if it has a camera and it isn’t a toy) will need to register for a Flyer ID and a drone-ownership Operator ID. The Flyer ID allows drone pilots to fly in the A1 and A3 sub-categories, the basic requirement for all drone operators. VERIFY IF YOUR DRONE WEIGHS UNDER 250G If you are thinking about purchasing a DJI Mini 2, which weighs just…

As Apple’s rivals still haven’t caught up with the previous generation of iPad Pro, the question asked of this new model isn’t whether it’s the best tablet experience currently available – it just is – but whether it’s significant overkill, and whether the excellent iPad Air (2020) would suffice for you instead. The big news is that the iPad Pro now sports the same M1 CPU as the latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13-inch, Mac Mini and 24-inch iMac. It’s available in two sizes, 11-inch and 12.9-inch, and internal storage ranges from 128GB to 2TB, with the 1TB and 2TB models coming with 16GB of RAM. The 128GB, 256GB and 512GB models have to make do with 8GB, but this shouldn’t be a huge problem. A 5G connection is an…

₹35,990, oppo.com/in Rarely do we see phone manufacturers battling out to flood the market sporting devices with features that are yet to be rolled out, yet 5G seems to be the buzzword in smartphone market today. We don’t remember witnessing the same frenzy during 3G and 4G rollouts, but certainly the smartphone landscape has changed considerably between then and now. Oppo Reno 5 Pro joins the crowd, promising powerful performance and power efficiency. The Reno 5 Pro 5G has a beautiful design with what Oppo calls Reno Glow technique, which provides a textured glow to the phone’s back surface with better fingerprint resistance. The device is available in Starry Black and Astral Blue colours. The camera bump has a glossy finish. The volume rocker is at the left-hand side, with…

From ₹13,999, realme.com/in Realme has been trying to position at least one phone in every possible segment in the market in both 5G and 4G bands, so that people would find every possible combination of features within their line-up. We are not sure how effective this strategy is, since we feel that this also adds to the confusion. The Realme 8 5G is the 5G variant of the Realme 8 series, which also includes a 4G variant. The Realme 8 5G encapsulates the same design philosophy as its numerous siblings, rendering a mild gradient of light when the phone is moved to a slightly different angle. The device is available in what Realme has officially christened as Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black colours. The quad camera module is laid out…

We seem to need a reason to celebrate everything. While most days of 2020-21 have been music days for a lot of us, going by the increased demand for portable audio products, the World Music Day went past without much fanfare. And thanks to a friend who took pains to wish me, I am now aware of a National Camera Day that falls on the 29th of June. I am sure we can find a gadget, a genre or simply a reason to celebrate each day of our lives; or celebrate every day without a reason, for life is certainly worth celebrating. Coming back to tech, 5G devices flooding the markets start to feel like the familiar restaurant experience of empty plates being served before the agonising wait for appetisers.…

SWATCH, BIG BOLD BIOCERAMIC Swatch has mixed two-thirds ceramic and one-third bio-sourced plastic to create a soft, silky and resilient timepiece. The 47mm case is deep and architecturally structured, providing plenty of room to appreciate the movement. ₹10,800, swatch.com RAYMOND WEIL, MAESTRO 40MM Sophistication is key here, with an aperture in the pink copper dial revealing the beating heart of the watch. Contemporary steel blue hands offer an elegant match to the blue Roman numerals and leather strap. ₹1,19,500, raymond-weil.co.uk AVI-8, SPITFIRE TYPE 300 AUTOMATIC ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Mirroring the iconic Spitfire’s gauges and with a Royal British Legion two-petal poppy at 6 o’clock, this timepiece has been designed to support the men and women who have served over the years. ₹29,500, avi-8.com CHRISTOPHER WARD, C63 SEALANDER ELITE Made from…

CEP RUN SOCKS 3.0 The CEP Run Socks 3.0 have better moisture management thanks to the Feran ICP finish. Comfort is further enhanced using the Smart Dry Yarn and HeiQ Smart Temp tech that will keep the feet insulated yet cool. ₹4,495, cepsports.co.uk RIIXO COMPRESSION CALF CUFFS Designed with optimum Grade 2 gradient compression, the lightweight Riixo Compression Cuffs are said to improve blood flow, reduce inflammation and ease muscle tightness in the calves. Combined with the integrated gel pack, you can use the cuffs for targeted ice or heat treatment. ₹7,698, riixo.com ROCKAY VIGOR COMPRESSION SOCKS The Econyl Regenerated Nylon yarns used to make the Rockay Vigor Compression Socks are made from recycled ocean plastic, making them one of the most ecofriendly socks out. The Polygiene-treated socks also need…

Air, hellair! The Hollies once sung that ‘sometimes all you need is the air that you breathe,’ although if that’s true of you, I’m afraid you might have a rather boring life. But, of late, I’ve been thinking about the air in my home a lot more than I should. Late last year, I began reviewing air purifiers – so I definitely do have a boring life. Prior to having to grind out 1,000 words on them, I had near zero interest in the ‘purity’ of my home air. I don’t have a wood burner, or live next door to a chemical plant – although I do live in central London, which is sort of like an enormous chemical plant that I share with nine million other people. However, I’ve…

SHADOW AND BONE The fervent fandom following Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha trilogy might be foaming that it’s now a Netflix series. This fantasy has been compared (inevitably) to Game of Thrones. BEST THING Guru’s tip for the sound of summer, Jawny’s box-fresh bubble of oh-so-hip-hop, a tune which is sure to crash-land on playlists left and right. Its hook just keeps on giving. MORTAL KOMBAT The latest Mortal Kombat reboot fits the bill: it is very silly, and its tongue would be firmly lodged in its cheek were it not so determined to ensure all teeth are violently removed.…

JABRA ELITE ACTIVE 65T The Jabras have an understated design more stylish than the competition. They’re easy-to-use and you get five hours from one charge and 15 hours with the charging case. Designed with fitness in mind, they offer a comfy fit and integrated motion sensor. ₹13,999, jabra.in LYPERTEK PUREPLAY Z3 Lypertek is an up-and-coming audio brand with a pair of true wireless earbuds that gives some of the high-end devices a run for their money – all for under £100. These buds offer you exceptional sound, as well as 10 hours of battery life in the buds and 70 hours with the case – the mightiest charging case on our list. ₹9,900, amazon.co.uk ENACFIRE E60 One of the cheapest pairs of true wireless earbuds you can buy, the sound…

1 DJI AIR 2S ND FILTERS SET A neutral density (ND) filter is essential for creating smooth motion blur. Like a pair of sunglasses for the camera, it prevents overexposure at slower shutter speeds when shooting video. This DJI-Air-2S-specific set comprises four ND filters for shooting in a variety of lighting conditions. ₹7,500, dji.com 2 DJI SMART CONTROLLER One of the most common problems when using a phone with your drone is being able to see the live camera feed in bright sunlight. This DJI-specific hand controller comes with a built-in 5.5-inch screen that is twice as bright as any phone for detailed live-feed visuals in any light. ₹57,900, dji.com 3 FINAL CUT PRO DJI apps come with basic video editing facilities but you’d be much better off editing your…

DVR: ₹6999, C400HP: ₹3699, C300HP: ₹3999, tp-link.com/in Whether you are a business owner looking for a reliable security solution for your establishment, or a homeowner scouting for a surveillance system to monitor your home when you are away on vacation, it is ideal to have a camera network that can be easily set up and allows remote monitoring. The TPLink VIGI surveillance system does that and more with the help of a user-friendly system of cameras and recording device. My experience with surveillance systems have been, till now, limited to those Wi-Fi enabled desktop and bullet cameras that allow you to monitor personal spaces. Hence when this enterprise-level system landed at my home office, I was a little perplexed about the challenges of reviewing it under the limitations of a…

₹4,599, rog.asus.com/in If you are an avid gamer who usually prefers FPS games, you would certainly swear on the importance of a reliable pair of headphones for the chance of hitting an MVP at the end. The headphone should be able to resolve the fine variations in the rustle of leaves, reloading and cocking of a gun or someone running up from the back. The ROG Cetra II Core is the second edition of gaming grade headphones in Asus ROG series, and it promises immersive sound that is ideal for gaming. The ROG Cetra II Core in-ear gaming headphones use 9.4mm Asus Essence drivers made of Neodymium magnet and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and offers a 3.5 mm connector that is compatible with PCs, laptops, most mobile phones, ROG Phone…

₹24,999, samsung.com/in The M42 is the most affordable 5G smartphone from Samsung and it now comes with advanced Samsung features like Samsung Pay and Knox security first time in a mid-segment Galaxy device. The Samsung Galaxy M42 has a clean and minimalistic design and is crafted in plastic. The back offers a glossy finish with a dot matrix design divided into three sections, each with a different intensity of dots. The reflected light disperses into rainbow colours, providing a unique pattern. The cameras are mounted within a square bump at the corner. All other design elements remain Apart from the 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom, the placement of different elements appeared typical including the volume rocker, power button and a single speaker array. The device weighs 193g. The phone…

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…

YAMAHA SR-B20A AND SR-C20A SOUNDBARS ₹20,490, in.yamaha.com Yamaha’s new entry-level soundbars strive to elevate the users’ viewing and gaming experiences through a much-needed upgrade in the audio quality of televisions. The 600mm long and 64mm high SR-C20A is designed in a way to fit into environments with limited space. It is equipped with two full range drivers and a 100W subwoofer, along with two passive radiators to help deliver more bass. The SR-C20A is compatible with Dolby Audio surround as well. Meanwhile, the SR-B20A is slightly slimmer with a height of 53mm, but 910mm wide. Additionally, the B20 is also covered with a sleek, deep black fabric and has larger, dimmable LEDs for visibility when changing settings. The SR-B20A is compatible with DTS Virtual:X and strives to deliver a 3D…

Elevate your outfit with this truly premium accessory. With its streamlined body, the exceptionally light Léman Slim instrument offers easy handling and optimum writing comfort, complete with a touch of timeless elegance. Adorned with a baguette diamond guillochage, reminiscent of a dazzling jewel in all its glory, for the first time, Caran d’Ache has placed the art of engraving centre stage on one of its writing instruments. The pen’s body plays with light to create infinite reflections and is crafted from a subtle blend of precious materials. The polishing reveals the rhodium-coated silver of the instrument’s body, while the countless engraved prisms lend the appearance of a diamond. These meticulous techniques are carried out from start to finish in Caran d’Ache’s Geneva-based workshop. A delicately lacquered white button is the…

DYSON OMNIGLIDE While the V15 Detect is hardly hefty, this is the lightest and most manoeuvrable Dyson has ever made. It zips around like an eel, cleaning surfaces and flooring with aplomb. Your hard-to-reach places are now… not so hard. ₹34,999, dyson.co.uk DYSON PURE HOT + COOL FORMALDEHYDE The brand’s latest and greatest fan is also an air purifier, is also a heater. And, as the name unsubtly suggests, it can also deal with formaldehyde. This noxious gas is given off by plastics, paints and cleaning products and is notoriously hard to detect. ₹59,999, dyson.co.uk DYSON 360 HEURIST An older bit of Dyson tech, this robot maps its way around your home with its one Cyclopian eye. Cleaning power is noticeably stronger than most robots and the full-width brush bar…

T3 India as a magazine/ezine rightly focuses on products that are new and under development. This, of course, does not suggest or imply that everything old is bad and outdated. The pace at which technology moves, demands that we cover all product developments for our readers. In few cases, this means going back to the past. Look at the worldwide revival of turntables. Only 20 years ago, the turntable was consigned to the dustbin. Today, pressing plants are hard pressed to meet the demand. The area where retro is most in demand is music – both Western and Indian, and T3 India seeks to address this gap. We hope you enjoy this section.…

DJI AIR 2S ₹89,900, dji.com WE’RE IMPRESSED Sensational camera and shoots in 5.4K; four-sided obstacle avoidance; light and compact to carry; quiet in flight. WE’D IMPROVE Licensing is a bit complicated. THE LAST WORD The new DJI Air 2S is a sensational camera drone in essentially every respect, from the quality of its ungraded camera to the plethora of advanced in-flight features. If you’re in the market for an affordable compact drone that flies beautifully and shoots pristine video and pin-sharp stills, we really don’t think you’ll be able to get your hands on a more suitable model. RYZE TELLO ₹9,900, ryzerobotics.com WE’RE IMPRESSED Easy to fly; software stabilised video; super steady in no wind; decent battery. WE’D IMPROVE Price does not include controller; choppy video output at distance; easily…

The LG G1 is a seriously big deal. It’s the first LG OLED in an age that offers a substantial hardware advance on its predecessors, rather than relying on new software and minor panel ‘tweaks’. What’s more, the biggest beneficiary of the new panel design is arguably OLED’s Achilles’ Heel: brightness. Pictures on the G1, regardless of whether you’re watching TV or gaming, are consistently and jaw droppingly spectacular. As promised, for starters, pictures are brighter, enough to deliver a more satisfying and ‘complete’ HDR performance than any LG OLED before. Where an HDR image is mostly full of bright content, it presents it with much more full-screen brightness, while the very brightest parts of HDR pictures have a slightly more luminous quality to them. This is supported by a…