Innehållsförteckning för August 2019 från T3 India

ORBITSOUND AIR D1 It’s rare that we find a product that fully encapsulates true style and incredible sound, so when we do, we get excited. Allow us, then, to break out the bunting for the Orbitsound Air D1. Described as ‘the world’s only one-box luxury loudspeaker’, this sumptuous floor-standing active speaker has been designed by renowned audio engineer Ted Fletcher (a music world luminary who has worked with Dusty Springfield, Dire Straits and The Who) and son Daniel. Orbitsound’s own Airsound technology (first developed in 2005) has been polished and perfected to deliver audiophile performance with a compelling stereo image, meaning you’ll hear the same tonal and spatial presentation wherever you’re sitting in the room. You can stream music wirelessly, connecting your device to the Air D1 via either Bluetooth…

Okay, so your old running shoes might fit like a glove, but are they responsive, supportive and hell-bent on reducing foot fatigue? No? Then Hoka One One’s new lightweight Carbon X running shoes have yours licked. Hoka reckons the Carbon X (hokaoneone.com) is its most innovative shoe yet, and it isn’t isn’t just for pro athletes – anyone serious about running will benefit from the carbon-fiber plate in its midsole and an aggressive Metarocker, designed to provide an efficient, propulsive ride regardless of your running speed.…

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 special 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,…

It’s becoming increasingly rare to see new tablets these days but luckily Samsung is keeping the flag flying high. Galaxy Tab S5e is their thinnest offering in the space till date that is deceptively light and small. The relatively slim bezels surrounding the display afford a comfortable grip that doesn’t lead to accidental touches. The 10.5” Super AMOLED screen actually surprised us with its brightness and vivid colour reproduction that almost puts many higher priced tablets to shame. Everything pops out without feeling oversaturated regardless of the content viewed on it. Turning DeX on gives an experience similar to a desktop with the UI switching to landscape. The interface allows multiple windows at the same time and some can be resized. Multi-tasking in DeX is where the onboard RAM feels…

₹33,999 dji.com DJI drones feature some amazing technology, not least their gimbals that enable them to create super-steady video in buffeting winds. The Osmo Pocket harnesses that magic in a 12MP mechanically stabilised camera that fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 116g. Sitting behind the 26mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.0 lens, which captures an 80-degree field of view, there’s a 1/2.3-inch sensor capable of producing 4K (3840x2160) footage at 60fps and 100Mbps. Alternatively, Full HD footage can be recorded at up to 120p for ace slow-motion playback, or you can shoot stills, panoramas, time lapses and motion lapses. And although there are automatic shooting modes, you can also take control over aspects such as the shutter speed, white balance and sensitivity (ISO). The smart part, however, is…

WHIST - TINNITUS RELIEF Whist lets users fully modify the sound to best match the pitch, noisiness and loudness of the user’s tinnitus. Free; Google Play, App Store TINNITUS THERAPY PRO It helps identify the exact frequency of your tinnitus and plays a pink noise to filter it forcing the ears to slowly readjust. ₹340; Google Play TINNITUS RELIEF APP It requires users to wear headphones and play the white, pink or brown noise at a level which the tinnitus can be masked. Free; Google Play TINNITUS SOUND THERAPY Promotes sound therapy by integrating in daily functions like alarm clock and sleep timer that can be controlled via audio mode. Free ; Google Play WHITE NOISE: SLEEP SOUNDS Choose from a database of 30 relaxing sounds that can slowly fade…

We’ve turned four! When we started in August 2015, we set out to bring the best coverage of the latest tech. As we complete our fourth year, I would like to thank for your continued support. Your feedback is what drives us to deliver insightful stories. Moving onto our cover story this month, we take a look at three mirrorless cameras that you can carry it on your next vacation. A lot of new gadget launches this month starting with LG’s new AI-enabled TV. HP announced its dual-screen laptop while Fujifilm introduced its 100MP camera for the Indian market. Our special story this month is about the Lego Star Wars where we sit with the man-in-charge. Read our thoughts on Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 Pro as well as a router from…

DIGITEK 3-AXIS GIMBAL ₹10,995, digitek.net.in Smartphones have become serious video creation tools in the last few years. Whether you are an amateur vlogger or a professional looking for a portable solution to your video requirements, a stabiliser is a necessity for creating professional-quality videos. The Digitek 3-axis gimbal is one of the versatile and value-for-money smartphone gimbals available in the market. The Digitek gimbal allows stabilisation along all three axes of motion during video capture. The device offers a flexible camera mount that allows you to mount most smartphones available today. The control panel includes a joystick, which lets you control the movement of the gimbal, a mode button, a power/record button and two status LEDs. The snapshot button at the back lets you capture a still image, and the…

CANYON SPECTRAL CF 7.0 Canyon’s entry level carbon-framed mountain bike is fast and efficient, even when the trails point upwards. It comes equipped with a RockShox Pike fork, SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 gearing with a 10-50 cassette, and powerful SRAM Guide R brakes. canyon.com BELL SIXER MIPS HELMET Performs like a pro-level helmet but costs way less. Float Fit tech creates a more custom fit, with 26 vents and the MIPS brain protection system keeping your head cool and protects. There’s also a Breakaway Camera Mount for your action camera. chainreactioncycles.com ABUS BORDO LITE 6050 Despite its diminutive size, Abus’ bike lock offers a solid level of security thanks to those 5mm-thick light steel bars, each with a synthetic coating to prevent paintwork damage. It’s small enough to fit in…

FINAL VERSION GONK A few different colours of the Gonk droid were tested before the Teal colour was settled on. It’s the first time this particular colour of Lego brick has been used in roughly 20 years, since the old Rock Raiders sets. FINAL VERSION MOUSE The Mouse droid went through versions that had doors that open in all kids of directions, and even one with a gun that could pop out and fire, all powered from the Accelerator motor unit. FINAL VERSION R2-D2 Getting R2-D2’s looks and driving motion correct were vital. The final version drives from the front leg, and the two rear legs have wheels specially developed to this set, with curved sides that make it more easily able to corner.…

FUJIFILM X-T30 from ₹74,999, fujifilm.in WE’RE IMPRESSED The X-T30 WE’D IMPROVE No in-camera manages to stay ahead of the image stabilisation stings when game by nailing the basics. Stillsthe cheaper Olympus includes and video quality are second to this, but it’s a non-issue if you none, and the camera rarely misses its mark thanks to incredibly accurate autofocus and exposure metering. Factor in that beautifully designed body and you’ve got one fabulous camera for travel. use an optically stabilised lens. THE LAST WORD A professional grade camera with pocketable proportions, and all at a relatively accessible price. Sony Alpha a6400 ₹75,990, sony.co.in WE’RE IMPRESSED Sony’s fast, accurate autofocusing and blistering burst speed makes the a6400 great for action snaps. WE’D IMPROVE Stills quality, though good, trails behind the X-T30. Bland…

Xiaomi has cracked the sub-10k and the sub-20k market with its exhaustive range but the Rs. 20,000+ segment still remains elusive. They tried with the Mi Mix 2 and the POCO F1 last year but the market hasn’t been as receptive as Xiaomi thought they would be. However, things are different this year. OnePlus has gone premium with their OnePlus 7 Pro and there’s not much of a competition in the Rs. 20,000-40,000 segment, which is why Xiaomi is trying to leverage its strong Redmi brand. The Redmi K20 series is Xiaomi’s most expensive Redmi yet but also the most powerful. We look at the K20 Pro variant to see if it is enough for customers to consider a Redmi phone near the Rs. 30,000 price bracket. DESIGN Xiaomi made…

PRICE ₹24,990 URL asus.com/in DIMENSIONS 270x75x75mm WEIGHT 975g OPERATING FREQUENCY 2.4GHz/5GHz-1/5GHz-2 MEMORY FLASH (RAM/ FLASH) 512MB/256MB BLUETOOTH Bluetooth 4.2 I/O PORTS WAN Port x 1, LAN Port x 1 ANTENNA 6 internal single-band antennas (5GHz x 4 + 2GHz x 2), 1 internal Bluetooth antenna FEATURES AiMesh mode, Router/AP/Repeater mode, AiProtection, Spotify Connect MICROPHONE Far-field mic array, echo cancellation, 360-degree sound detection SPEAKER 8-Watt stereo speaker x 2 Passive Radiator x 2…

The ATH-SR30BT is part of the Sound Reality series that promises good quality audio performance you’d expect from an Audio-Technica product at an affordable price. But does it deliver? We find out. The ATH-SR30BT’s design is consistent with what you find with other Audio-Technica headphones. The signature logo is on the earcups’ exterior, with physical controls for volume, power and action button, along with a status LED and microUSB port on the left earcup. The headphones can be folded into a more compact form factor, making it ideal while travelling but Audio-Technica does not bundle any carry case. The ATH-SR30BT is comfortable to use with its lightweight plastic body, soft memory foam earpads and headband. The memory foam on the earpads is covered with leatherette and while the over-ear design…

PRICE ₹62,990 URL sony.co.in DIMENSIONS 1000×64×99mm (main unit), 190×382×386mm (subwoofer) WEIGHT 3.1kg (main unit), 8.1kg (subwoofer) AMPLIFIER TYPE S-Master HX SPEAKER LAYOUT 3.1 channel INTERFACE HDMI (ARC), Optical-audio input, Analogue in (stereo mini), USB type A, Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 HDR Yes AUDIO Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, SBC, AAC, LDAC SOUND MODE Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, Game Studio, News, Sports, Standard VIRTUAL SURROUND S-Force PRO/Vertical Surround Engine…

Realme may be one of the late ones to arrive in the Indian smartphone market but since their arrival, competitors have had to revise their go-to-market strategy. Realme X is the latest phone from Realme that brings some interesting features at an aggressive price point. The phone’s curvy back gives the phone a good grip and the 3D pattern design with dual colour tone at the back makes the phone stand out. The glossy back, though, is prone to fingerprint smudges. The volume buttons are on the left whereas the SIM slot and power button are on the right. USB Type-C port and speaker are at the bottom along with 3.5mm headphone jack whereas the front-facing pop-up camera is at the top. The excellent screen-to-body ratio of 91.2% means the…

1) BARSAAT ( 1949 ) Barsaat, which was released in 1949, had three major distinctions: i) Barsaat catapulted the careers of Raj Kapoor and Nargis to stratospheric heights ii) It launched the career of Shankar and Jaikishan who came together for the first time and created an album to remember iii) Shankar Jaikishan chose an unknown Lata Mangeshkar to playback 9 of the 10 songs. Lata never looked back. Never in the history of Hindi film music had the music created such an impression. Barsaat was easily the best selling music of the 1940s. To youngsters who have not heard this album, rush and listen to it. No Shankar Jaikishans are likely to emerge from Bollywood anymore. Just sample three tracks – ‘Mujhe kisise pyar ho gaya’, ‘Jiya bekarar hai’…

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 XS From ₹99,999, apple.com/in The phenomenal speed, hyper-premium…

THE JACKET There’s a whiff of cowboy around Nicholas’s pink trucker-meetsblouson jacket. Todd Snyder’s Dylan Suede Trucker (mrporter.com) is a touch more pink, but gets you pretty close. THE SHIRT Looks like Nicholas has been paying attention to the floral print trend. Mango stocks a great range of these shirts, including the Hawaiian Print Shirt in black-multi (mango.com). THE BOOTS For similar high-tops, try the all-black Common Projects Achillies Mid Trainers (selfridges.com), or Kurt Geiger’s Brighton Leather High-Tops (kurtgeiger.com) for added eyelet detail.…

MY HEART IS LIVE IN BERLIN While GaGu would prefer fresh material, Theo Katzman’s new live album is a magical showcase of the Vulfpeck member’s wonderful solo songs. TAOFLEDERMAUS What happens when you shoot stuff you shouldn’t out of a shotgun? Guru’s banned from performing such experiments, so this YouTube channel is just the release he needs. CASEFILE TRUE CRIME Could Casefile be the best crime podcast out there at the moment? It doesn’t take a deerstalker and a magnifying glass to work out that it’s definitely a prime suspect.…

01 X-T30 BUNDLED LENS The X-T30 is available in a kit with a Fujinon XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens for just a few more than its body-only price. It’s as light in your pocket as it is on the camera, but this is a result of the mostly plastic construction that feels at odds with the premium X-T30. 02 X-T30 TRAVEL LENS Your best bet for a single, do-it-all Fujifilm travel lens is the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 WR LM R OIS. You get weather sealing, excellent autofocusing, and class-leading image stabilisation. 03 OM-D E-M10 III BUNDLED LENS The E-M10 III’s kit lens adds to its body-only price, and for that you don’t get much lens, but in a good way. This M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 EZ ‘pancake’ lens is…

SONICCHARGE ADAPTER This BIS certified QC 3.0 compatible charger can charge the phone at 27W that comes with multiple protection checks like over-voltage, over-current, lightning, short circuit to keep the connected device safe. ₹999, mi.com MI PREMIUM LIQUID SILICONE CASE Xiaomi bundles one case with the phone but if you’re looking for something better with anti-slip and anti-smudge, this case fits perfectly and protects the phone from accidental drops. Comes in three colour options. ₹499, mi.com MI NECKBAND BLUETOOTH EARPHONE The Bluetooth 5.0 earphones feature a micro-arc design and are made with durable and skin-friendly material with good audio performance and up to 8 hours of battery life. ₹1,599, mi.com…

MARANTZ M-CR612 PRICE ₹84,900 URL marantz.com DIMENSIONS 280x303x111mm WEIGHT 3.3kg OUTPUT 2x 60W NUMBER OF CHANNELS 2 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 10Hz-40kHz SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 90dB CD COMPATIBILITY Yes FM Tuner Yes APPLE AIRPLAY 2 Yes WI-FI Yes BLUETOOTH Yes VOICE CONTROL Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri Q ACOUSTICS CONCEPT 40 PRICE ₹1,22,000 URL qacoustics.com DIMENSIONS 972x170x288mm ENCLOSURE TYPE 2-Way Reflex with Double Woofer BASS UNIT 2x5” TREBLE UNIT 1” FREQUENCY RESPONSE 53Hz-22Hz CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 2.3kHz NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 Ohms…

Motorola pegs the One Vision as the first-ever smartphone with an ultra-wide 21:9 CinemaVision display. The device is a deviation from Motorola’s existing designs by catering to the latest trends in glass back phones, and a notch-less design with a punch-hole front camera. The One Vision has a trendy design, sans the overpowering brilliance of current gradient-design phones. The device is protected by a 2.5D cover glass at the front and a 3D Gorilla Glass 3 at the back with IP52 certification for dust and splash resistance. The phone uses a USB Type-C and offers a 3.5mm headphone jack. The One Vision is powered by an Exynos 9609 Octa-core processor that has been designed for AI-powered signal processing with a dual camera setup. It runs the Android One variant of…

Smartphone wars in the lower and mid-range segment in India are mostly fought based on price. This is mainly because of the price-sensitive nature of customers who want the best bang for the buck. The latest entrant in this aggressive space is Vivo’s Z1 Pro. Displays with notches have become the norm but Vivo has taken a slightly different approach. It boasts a hole-punch camera display that makes the viewing experience on the 6.53-inch display immersive with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.77%. The screen supports FHD+ resolution (2340x1080) with good picture quality and viewing angle, thanks to the IPS panel. The phone also supports Widevine L1, which means you can enjoy HD content on streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Most phones these days have a premium and…

Free; Google Play, App Store ETMONEY offers users an intuitive interface through which they can plan their monetary matters like bills, investments, insurance, expenditures and more without providing extensive input thanks to an AI-based money manager. It then helps them with investing in all types of Mutual Fund plans and if money is short, the LoanPass option can be availed. The expense tracker is very useful in keeping track of all expenses be it ATM, net banking or credit transactions which are automatically sorted into various categories including travel, dining etc. Their summaries can be checked on a daily, weekly and monthly basis giving insights to spend patterns.…

A R Rahman Rahman’s association with Venus started with ‘Humse Hai Muqabla’ released in 1994. The film starred Prabhudevaa with Naghma and had a terrific music score. Two tracks hit the jackpot. The first one was ‘Muqabla’, a foot tapping dance number and the second was ‘Úrvashi’. ‘Dil Se’ starring Shahrukh Khan and Manisha Koirala was a big hit. The song ‘Chhaiya Chhaiya’ superbly rendered by Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi has almost become a cult number. The picturisation was also novel and unique. Lata Mangeshkar rarely worked with Rahman but in ‘Dil Se’, Lata has delivered a huge hit with ‘Jiya Jale’. The other three numbers have been taken from ‘Duniya Dilwalon Ki’ (1996), Pukar (2000) and Yuva (2004). The first film was a flop; the second, an Anil…