T3 India February 2024

TIDBYT GEN 2 Two years after the barnstorming crowdfunding campaign that brought its first dot-matrix displays to market, Tidbyt is back with its second-gen display. The customisable screen can show any info you might need and allows you to schedule each app to appear when you most need it. Meanwhile, it rocks a whole bunch of upgrades. Its new display is brighter, showing off more of the gorgeously retro LEDs and less of the space between them. It can now also offer 8-bit style audio notifications and its touch control surface allows you to skip through apps with a tap. Finally, its built-in mount allows you to plop it on a desktop or wall mount it with ease. So if you want to see it become a reality, better check…

In a bustling month filled with tech revelations at CES dominating our Horizon section, we’ve distilled and presented the most exciting, innovative tech gadgets from the event with maximum commercialization potential for you. In January, flagship phones from OnePlus, Samsung, and Vivo set a new standard, encouraging other brands to break free from incremental updates. It seems the only way to entice consumers into shorter gadget upgrade cycles is through continuous innovation. As we wrap up our home coffee brewing series, we take a deep dive into the world of diverse coffee beans. While we acknowledge there may be some omissions, anticipate more exciting beverage coverage in future issues. Here’s to an action-packed February ahead! Views and opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of Next Gen Publishing…

PUREWASH E930 BIDET SEAT ₹1,07,000 kohler.com A game-changer toilet seat, it can be retrofitted to any toilet, to convert it into a smart toilet, and it includes a remote control. Not just the seat, the PureWash E930 bidet seat also allows users to customise the water temperature and pressure, and it also has a night light. Featuring a stainless steel wand, it uses UV light for auto sterilisation. On top of that, one can also control the PureWash E930 bidet seat from a smartphone by downloading the Kohler Konnect app. Other highlights of this bidet seat include a continuous hot water supply, front and rear wash modes, and the ability to choose between oscillating or pulsating spray. T3 SAYS: A futuristic bidet seat that can be controlled from a smartphone.…

BACK TO BLACK STUBBLE & CO KIT BAG Part-crafted from recycled materials with a waterproof exterior and plenty of internal pockets, the 45-litre Stubble & Co Kit Bag provides all the functionality you need from a gym backpack while looking good on your back. C16,250, stubbleandco.com NIKE METCON 9 With considerable changes since its predecessor, including a bigger Hyperlift plate for added stability during those big lifts, a much wider toe box, a larger rope guard and a great colourway selection, this functional fitness shoe is even better than before. C13,500, nike.com SKULLCANDY CRUSHER ANC 2 The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Headphones build on their bass-heavy predecessor and add active noise cancellation to provide an even more immersive sound. A must-have for lovers of loud music and action movies. C21,000,…

BE A SAVVY CYCLIST WITH THESE ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES SILVA FREE 1200 XS Silva is touting its latest product as the world’s first modular headtorch. Silva lamps of other lumen levels can be attached to it (it comes with a 1,200-lumen lamp), making it perfect for a wide range of scenarios, including night-time cycling. ₹14,700, silvasweden.com BODYLITE NIGHTVISION LED BELT Bodylite’s new NightVision range is designed for both cyclists and runners. There’s a fantastic vest and a handheld light for runners, but our favourite product is this storage belt, fitted with LEDs. ₹1,800, bodylitegear.com KNOG BLINDER 1300 FRONT BIKE LIGHT The clue’s in the name. Be unmissable with the help of Knog’s new 1,300-lumen light. It’s USB-C rechargeable, 100% waterproof and will last up to 120 hours when used on Eco…

One of the justifications for car manufacturers spending millions funding racing and rallying teams over the years has been that motorsport technology filters down into their road cars, making them better. Examples include disc brakes, active suspension and steering wheel buttons – all inspired by the racetrack. But, if anything, in recent years the trend has been inverted. Hybrid powertrains and lithium-ion batteries, for example, appeared first on the road. But could that trend be about to switch back? I recently visited the impressive new headquarters of Jaguar TCS Racing at Kidlington in Oxfordshire. It’s where the team’s very successful electric Formula E racing cars, now in their third generation, are engineered. All the talk was about how racing developments will help improve the company’s future roadgoing electric Range Rovers,…