Innehållsförteckning för December 2019 från T3 India

OPTOMA P1 Optoma decides to take things up a few notches - the P1 is not like any of their previous projectors. This feature packed projector, takes the minimalistic design platform to deliver a superior cinematic experience. This ultra-short throw projector can project images to up to 120-inches), making it a practical addition to modern day media rooms in urban households. You no longer need a large home theater preview room to enjoy your movies. The P1 supports smart assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and also combines a sound bar with Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital plus support to produce cinema worthy audio. ₹4,99,999, optoma.com…

1 AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M50X True, you could use any old headphones to check you’re getting good signal from your microphones, but true monitoring headphones, with a flat tone, are a must if you want to ensure you’re recording exactly what you hear. Audio-Technica’s closed-back cans offer exceptional sound reproduction between 15-28,000Hz, and they bleed absolutely minimal sound so you’ll be feedback free. audio-technica.com 2 YETI BLUE YETICASTER Simplicity itself in microphone form, Blue’s Yeticaster package – which includes a USB-connected Yeti mic, shock mount and articulated desk arm – is an all-in-one package of some highly respected mic hardware. Its triple-capsule setup means it can act just as competently as a personal mic as it does for a multi-person recording. yeti.com 3 RØDECASTER PRO The Rødecaster Pro offers fadeable, monitorable inputs…

SITARAM KOTE Q What’s the best way to strengthen my core? A Get your best and most lurid Mister Motivator leotard on and hit up some basic bodyweight exercises; if you don’t know how to pull them off, there are scads of apps (You Are Your Own Gym, BodBot, 8fit et al) which will bark you through them for a generally pretty modest subscription. That’s the absolute best way, as much as it pains Guru’s abs to admit it. THE WORLD OF FITNESS WOULDN’T B THE WORLD OF FITNESS WITHOUT OUTLANDISH FITNESS GADGETS, AND GURU KNOWS OF PLENTY But the world of fitness wouldn’t be the world of fitness without outlandish fitness gadgets, and Guru knows of plenty which can help give your jelly belly some steel appeal. The only…

LEGO HIDDEN SIDE Lego is hands-on, it’s creative, and there’s arguably nothing with more replay value. The spooky Hidden Side sets add a whole new technological and storytelling dimension to the experience by having you hunt ghosts in AR in the sets you’ve built. lego.com RAZER KRAKEN X The price and lighter weight of the Kraken X might fool you into thinking otherwise, but custom-tuned 40mm drivers and a solid cardioid mic make this is one monster of a headset whether you’re using it on a PC, a console, or a phone. razer.com SPHERO MINI ACTIVITY KIT What could be better than a smartphonecontrolled robotic ball? All that plus a host of STEM-inspired activities, a construction kit for mazes and race tracks, and a cover for customising your auto-rolling robosphere,…

Sleeping well consistently is one of the most nourishing things we can do for our physical and mental health, yet many of us experience regular sleep issues such as snoring, insomnia (the inability to sleep) and frequent waking that prevent us from enjoying great sleep. According to a 2017 report released by The Sleep Council, an advisory organisation dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of good sleep, more than a third of us have been living with sleep problems for over five years. The report found that the top three things keeping people awake at night are: worry or stress (45%), partner disturbance (25%) and noise (20%). One in 10 respondents also blamed having an uncomfortable bed and mattress for their sleep woes. Sleep Health America reports that 50-70…

₹20,999, fitbit.com Fitbit’s smartwatch ambitions started with the launch of Ionic and while the device was a good first smartwatch attempt, the design was not for many. However, things changed with the Versa last year and now with Versa 2, Fitbit is doubling down on the features and design. The Versa 2 looks similar to its predecessor with a square dial and curved edges but is more refined. The brushed anodised aluminium case is soft and so is the included band, which can be changed very easily. The smartwatch has also shed the Fitbit logo at the bottom of the screen to accommodate a slightly larger screen with glass protection from Corning. But display size is not the only thing that has been improved here as the Versa 2 now…

₹3,999; PS4 Death Stranding is Hideo Kojima’s first game after parting ways with Konami and while it would have been a safe bet for Kojima to bring out a new game from a tried-and-tested genre, Death Stranding is drastically different from his previous creations. In fact, it is the most unique game we have played this year. So what exactly is Death Stranding? According to the game’s lore, it is a series of supernatural events that get triggered after mysterious explosions around the world, bringing “spectral creatures” to the human world. This has put the human race on the verge of mass extinction and it’s up to our protagonist, Sam Porter Bridges to connect everyone and thus save America. And how do you connect everyone? By delivering whatever they ask…

JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS DATE Drawing inspiration from the 1970 Polaris II, the Polaris Date features a new hand-lacquered, blue double-gradient dial with sunrayed, grained and opaline finish. jaeger-lecoultre.com GRAND SEIKO GT-R LIMITED EDITION With a stunning blue ceramic case housing the innovative Spring Drive chronograph calibre, the Grand Seiko GT-R Limited Edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Nissan GT-R. grand-seiko.com G-SHOCK MUDMASTER GGB100-1A9 The new mud-resistant, app-enabled G-Shock is designed to withstand tough environments. There are also sensors to measure altitude, temperature and pace (there’s a steps count too). casio.co.in CERTINA DS ACTION DIVER TITANIUM A true diver’s watch that’s waterproof (300m) and housing the robust Powermatic movement. Certina’s newcomer is crafted from lightweight titanium, so it won’t weigh your wrist down. certina.com…

This month I have been pondering the nature of the smart home, and wondering when we’ll be able to do more than just turn our lights on or off by shouting at Alexa. To that end, I spoke to some consultants to the building trade and they had interesting things to say. No, really. Until quite recently, smart home has seemed more like a cool thing than a useful one. We have had a load of gadgets for early adopters that are fun to use and show off to friends who are still obliged to turn on their lights using a switch, like some sort of caveman. I’ve been using this sort of stuff for years. I can safely say that, for a long time, smart home products were actually…

1 APPLE iPHONE 11 For all its other amazing enhancements (and it is a pretty incredible phone) the iPhone 11’s A13 Bionic processor makes it outrageously fast. If there’s something you need to get done, there’s an app that can make it happen in a flash. apple.com/in 2 LOGITECH MX VERTICAL The traditional mouse, for all its benefits, makes you twist in such a way that isn’t good for your wrist. The MX Vertical puts your hand in a more natural position – and Logitech’s excellent internals mean it’s more than a gimmick. logitech.com 3 ACER CONCEPTD 500 A professional-level computer that looks the part while speeding up your workflows. Eight-core processing power, Nvidia pro graphics cards, as expandable as you could want, and all in a…

FERTI GAMES CROKINOLE 65 Crokinole is a game of flicking discs to try to knock your opponents’ pieces out of the central scoring area. Easy to understand, tough to master and unstoppably fun – this is like having a pool table, except it fits on your dining table. You can play in teams, too. ferti-games.com BOSCH PSR SELECT Bosch’s next-gen take on the long-respected PSR Select, which stores 12 different bits on board, lets you charge its lithium-ion battery via USB, meaning DIY enthusiasts will never be without the ability to tighten up to 90 screws, pronto! bosch.co.in ROLI LUMI Learn how to play and make music with Roli’s incredibly beautiful, fully illuminated keyboard that’s beginner-friendly enough for newcomers, but offers plenty of features to keep pro music-makers and songwriters…

We really liked the Galaxy Fold when we spent time testing the unreleased original handset earlier this year, but just before it was due to get into customers’ hands, a series of serious issues were discovered, and Samsung wisely pulled it. But now it’s back, with a gentle redesign that fixes the big issues, and will be available to buy by the time you read this. It still has the ultra-premium price tag we were always promised, though, coming in at a cool ₹1,64,999. So, what’s changed in the last five months? Well, the truth is: very little. The Fold still comes with the same gorgeous and pliable 7.3-inch AMOLED display, which folds directly down the middle, and it still delivers the same genuinely refreshing ability to transform in an…

₹24,999, skullcandy.in SkullCandy is a diverse player in the earphones and headphones segment with its affordable offerings. The affordable wired earbuds come real handy in a pinch bag, to more than well elaborate over-ear options, there’s indeed a big array of choices for multiple kinds of listeners. With the latest Crusher ANC on the test bench, Skullcandy looks going a step further ahead by introducing noise cancellation in its quite fabulous looking Crusher series. The launch price tag of Rs.25k for the Skullcandy Crusher ANC is evidence of just how serious Skullcandy is! Skullcandy has not specified the battery but claims to deliver up to 24 hours of battery life. It comes with Rapid Charge technology that gives a back up of up to three hours with just 10 minutes…

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.…

You don’t have to go to the Bernabéu to watch a bunch of very expensive players kick a football around a pitch. This rather extravagant foosball table from Italian designer Teckell pits a team carved out of the finest Canaletto walnut (that’s the stuff the inside of luxury yachts is made of) against another fashioned from premium ash wood. A shimmering, crystal-glass playing field stands in for the proverbial hallowed turf, while the goals are made out of polished stainless steel and the black and white nets are handmade. Suffice it to say, the 90° Minuto is a damn sight more impressive than the table you used to get at your local youth club. It’s just a shame you’d need a footballer’s salary to buy one. approx. ₹10,11,000, artemest.com…

XIAOMI MI MIX ALPHA ₹TBA, mi.com Worried about how much screen time you’re having? Then you probably won’t want the new 5G concept phone from Xiaomi. The Mi MIX Alpha’s display covers almost the entirety of the handset, offering an incredible 180.6% screen-to-body ratio, a figure that only makes sense if you squint quite hard. Clearly, the Chinese company’s objective with this phone was to provoke awe and wonder, and it certainly achieves this in the photography department: the Mi MIX Alpha not only rocks a 108-megapixel camera – developed in collaboration with Samsung and capable of taking photos at a mind-blowing 12032x9024 resolution – it also features an enormous 1/1.33 sensor, which will help you to capture dazzling photos in low-light conditions. Powering all this screen and lens-based innovation…

Bodyweight exercises use nothing more than your own bodyweight, funnily enough, making them ideal for any time when you’re travelling and don’t have access to fitness gear, but still want to work out. Before you start exercising, warm up. This could be five to ten minutes of cardio to get your heart rate up a bit. The first bodyweight exercise to try is mountain climbers, as it pretty much works your whole body, especially abs and obliques, quads and hamstrings, and basically your whole upper body. To perform a mountain climber, start off in the standard push-up position, then pull your knees up to your chest, one at a time, in quick succession. Keep your body in a push-up position throughout the exercise, and perform mountain climbers as fast as…

Buying a car for many is a very personal experience. It involves visits to the dealership, test drives and discussions with the family before going through the purchase. However, to make things easier, Audi has introduced virtual reality to the mix. Audi dealers are equipped with a high-end laptop and a VR headset that allows them to show a prospective customer the car and walk through some of the features. The customer can not only see the car from the outside but can ‘sit inside’ and experience different features. Our demo included an Audi A8L wherein we got to see the features inside the cabin as well as a chance to customise various aesthetic features like the colour of the car, dashboard, seats, etc. The one thing we think could…

T3 recommends... As we’ve said throughout this feature, sleep tech on its own is not a magic bullet for instantly better slumber – your lifestyle choices and sleep hygiene are far more crucial – but some gadgets can give you a helping hand. The key when choosing a smart sleep aid is to consider your main challenge: are you a frequent waker or do you suffer from insomnia? Do you snore (or does your partner)? Perhaps you have trouble waking up easily in the morning? These are all genuine sleep issues that require time, understanding and patience, and there are smart sleep aids out there that, when coupled with proper sleep hygiene, can support you towards alleviating them. ONE FOR DEEP SLEEPERS LUMIE BODYCLOCK SHINE 300 Falling asleep is not…

From ₹29,999, realme.com/in Realme started its Indian operations in 2018 and since then, the company has been selling devices to consumers who want a device with the best possible hardware at an affordable price. While the same strategy still applies for the recently launched Realme X2 Pro, the phone is priced at Rs. 30,000. But is it good enough? We find out. A glance to the Realme X2 Pro and we won’t be surprised if you mistake it for another lower-priced Realme phone. Although the back boasts a curved 3D glass that gives the phone a premium feel when you hold it, the X2 Pro doesn’t look premium. It could be because of the colour but we feel Realme needs to adopt a new design soon. Also, we wouldn’t mind…

₹3,999; PS4, Xbox One, PC My earliest memory of Need for Speed is when EA released the Need for Speed II SE in 1997. It was a racing game with a good selection of cars and interesting tracks. The series has come a long way since then and while some decisions taken by EA were good and some bad, the general consensus is that NFS is losing its sheen. However, it seems this year’s Need for Speed Heat is the answer that puts the franchise back on the right track. The latest Need for Speed is all about cars, customisations and races. The opening sequence sets the ball rolling, giving you a gist of the equation between street racers and rogue cops in Palm City, a fictionalised version of Miami…

When T Series commenced operations, Rahul Dev Burman was already in his twilight years. SAMUNDAR (1986) was one of RDB’s last films. Sunny Deol and Poonam Dhillon were the lead stars. Burman’s talent is visible in the racy number, ‘ Ae saagar ki lehron’ rendered competently by Kishore Kumar and Lata. SINDOOR (1987) was a big star cast film starring Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Jayapradha, Neelam and Govinda. Commercially, it was a moderate success. Laxmikant Pyarelal’s music was noted for the duet, ‘Patjhad saawan basant bahaar’ sung by Lata, Mohd Aziz and Suresh Wadkar and picturised on Neelam, Govinda and Shashi Kapoor. By the time DIL HAI KE MAANTA NAHIN was released, Nadeem Shravan had hit the pinnacle as music directors. Produced by Gulshan Kumar and directed by Mahesh Bhatt, the…