Innehållsförteckning för March 2022 från T3 India

SET THE STAGE Thanks to its built-in moving magnet phono stage, there’s no need to add a pre-amp. Want to upgrade to one anyway? The phono stage can easily be switched out PRO-JECT A1 Pro-Ject’s turntables regularly top our lists of the best record players for good reason: their great features, quality sound and super affordable pricing make them very hard to beat. So when the brand announced it was launching its first ever automatic turntables, the Automat series, it was a safe bet we would be more inquisitive than a mob of hipster meerkats. Its debut entry, the A1, has definitely earned our curiosity. The fully automatic belt-drive system allows you to pop a record on by just setting the speed and hitting play – the turntable does everything…

MILANO KNIT A Day’s March is a Swedish label that aims to design eco-conscious clothing that is made to last. This sharp-looking piece made from non-mulesed Merino is hefty enough to be a jacket too when the days get warmer. ₹16,500, adaysmarch.com SKY BLUE MERINO Paul Smith never wanders too far away from Mod influences and this dapper Merino wool cardigan with press studs recalls the striped tip collars of classic Fred Perry. A cardie to step out in. ₹30,000, paulsmith.com EDITION AT H&M John Boyega’s environmentally conscious range at H&M is bursting with colour and this wool-blend (with a dash of mohair) pea-green cardie is no exception. A great everyday piece that’ll brighten up darker days in February. ₹2,499, www2.hm.com SHAWL COLLAR American brand Sebago, better known for its…

BERN MACON 2.0 The Bern Macon 2.0 is perfect for urban cyclists who don’t want to be thought of as MAMILs. A lighter weight means it’s aerodynamic enough not to hold you back when you’re trying to reach that green light. From ₹4,481, bernhelmets.com CHROME STORM SALUTE COMMUTE JACKET This stretch 2.5 layer fully taped rain shell works on and off the bike! Reflective details on back, arm and wrists for visibility. Zippered interior phone pocket and back cargo pocket to haul your stuff safely, even without a bag. ₹18,900, chromeindustries.com RAPHA SMALL TRAVEL BACKPACK This 15-litre backpack is compact and lightweight. The main compartment has a zipped mesh pocket to keep kit separate from paperwork, another for storing shoes and a padded 13-inch laptop sleeve. ₹11,000, rapha.cc…

It’s already one of the key 2022 tech bingo phrases. Alongside NFTs and cryptocurrency, the metaverse has become a buzzword for the future of the internet. But what does it actually mean? Is it really only a matter of time before we’re living in a Ready-Player-One-style world where we’re happier in a VR headset and haptic suit than our own day-to-day lives? It’s time to dive into the metaverse for some answers. There are no wires where we’re going but don’t worry your headset is fully charged. The metaverse is difficult to put a precise label on. It’s why amidst the technobabble and jargon, it’s still easy to ask ‘But how?’ and not really get a clear answer. The term was first used in a dystopian 1992 novel called Snow…

It’s time for recognition again. For each brand, it is the culmination of all their efforts in bringing out a product that is near-flawless and that stands out from the rest of the pack. And for us publishers and jury members, it is the pressure of carefully weighing all pros and cons, making sure that every effort has been made in considering all aspects of the product and arriving at the right decision. Like last year, this year’s awards too have been decided by an internal jury, and fair considerations have been given to all products that were presented to us for evaluation. While gaming category has always been the most active in tech innovations, audio and wearables have also seen much activity in 2021, making our task even more…

BELL & ROSS, BR 05 HOROLUM The Horolum series has returned, retaining the bead-blasted steel case and the photoluminescent coating of the indices on the dial. It’s covered in Super-LumiNova C5, the most powerful photoluminescent coating thatexists. ₹4,50,000, bellross.com HERMÉS, HEURE H For the first time, the Heure H is treated to stone dials. This rose gold model is set with 124 diamonds framing the malachite dial, and finished with interchangeable alligator or calf leather straps. ₹14,67,000, hermes.com OMEGA, SPEEDMASTER 321 CANOPUS GOLD Taking inspiration from the very first Speedmaster from 1957, this 38.6mm model has been crafted in 18K Canopus Gold and features a deep black onyx dial with an applied vintage Omega logo. ₹69,50,000, omegawatches.com DOXA, SUB 600T Remaining true to the original watch that defined the brand…

TOWER 10-IN-1 AIR FRYER XPRESS PRO COMBO The UK’s favourite air fryer brand serves up a microwave-sized air fryer and multi cooker that includes – yes! – a goddamn rotisserie. Now you can cook like it’s the 1970s and eat like you’re Henry VIII. ₹14,000, towerhousewares.co.uk NINJA FOODI SMARTLID OL750 With its built-in temperature probe, this makes meat cookery all but foolproof. The SmartLid part of it somehow houses all the elements needed in order to be both an Instant-Pot-style pressure cooker and an air fryer. ₹30,000, ninjakitchen.co.uk VORWERK THERMOMIX TM6 This one is a little pricier, but then it has just travelled here from the future. Replacing over 20 appliances, it slices, mixes and cooks meals using an online recipe database. All you do is toss in ingredients and…

A few issues ago Guru was grilled by a reader on Bluetooth latency. One benevolent (or perhaps furious) audio brand took your favourite uncle’s ramblings as an opportunity to thrust a suitable product into his hands: the Tronsmart Onyx Prime True Wireless Earbuds (`5,500) are compatible with the aptX Adaptive codec, meaning they can go hi-res, low-latency, or everything in between. Surprisingly good? Absolutely, for the price, you get a richer sound than you might expect, with dual hybrid drivers essentially calling your ear drums out for a fight. ‘Made for audiophiles’ though, Tronsmart? Wind it in: while the Onyx Primes are indeed adept at wrangling low-latency audio, audio experts are going to sniff at the custard-thick bass layer. Guru quite enjoyed its bombast, but you may not. To encourage…

What can we add to the millions of words said in praise of India’s foremost female singer, Lata Mangeshkar? Suffice it is to say that she had a sweet, golden voice that was unparalleled and was the result of complete dedication to the profession of singing. The Mangeshkar family came from a modest background and Lata was the eldest of the siblings. She initially modelled herself on Noor Jehan but soon developed her own style and reigned as the number one female singer for Hindi films for decades. Her initial rise to fame was courtesy of composers Shankar Jaikishan for whom she was the default singer. ‘Barsaat’ (1949), for which she sang almost all the songs, shot her into the limelight and after that she did not look back. Even…

₹39,999, oppo.com/in Oppo’s Reno series has been a formidable system in the mid-price smartphone segment. While the Reno5 and 6 shared almost similar designs with cosmetic changes, the Reno7 Pro appears different. The device offers a clean design with a matte finished back surface and sturdy aluminium frame. It is available in Startrails Blue and Starlight Black colours, which offer a nice gradient and speckled design respectively. Both look refreshingly premium. The camera module is perched on a metal platform with what Oppo calls a 3D Orbit Breathing Light around it. The cameras are protected by a wear-resistant coated ceramic layer while the screen is guarded by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 cover glass. The phone has a punch hole front camera and an in-display fingerprint sensor. There is no…

SWAROVSKI OPTIK’S CL CURIO 7X21 BINOCULARS You won’t miss a moment of the action with these. They won’t weigh you down, either – these compact binoculars, the result of a collaboration with world-renowned industrial designer Marc Newson, weigh just 250g. ₹63,000, swarovskioptik.com ANKER POWERBANK 10000 If you’re the kind of person who loves to send your friends trackside selfies, you’ll need to stay connected, something that gets significantly easier when you’ve got the slimline Anker Powerbank 10000, which can charge an iPhone 12 to 50% in 30 minutes. ₹3,299, amazon.co.uk KEEN NXIS EVO WP SHOES Quickly get from the bar to the grandstand by donning Keen’s new shoes. They’re packed with hi-tech comfort-enhancing features such as dual density PU footbeds, eco-friendly anti-odour treatments and compression moulded midsoles. From ₹13,500, keenfootwear.com…

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TV OF THE YEAR Flawless performance, immersive sound and cognitive intelligence make this our choice for TV of the Year AND THE WINNER IS… Sony Bravia XR A80J TABLET OF THE YEAR Sleeker, smarter and powerful, the new Mini is probably the most useful tablet in a highly portable design AND THE WINNER IS… Apple iPad Mini CAMERA OF THE YEAR A retro styling that resembles Nikon’s iconic manual SLRs hides cutting edge technology in this DX format mirrorless camera AND THE WINNER IS… Nikon Z fc FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE OF THE YEAR Pro Motion, Cinematic Mode and unmatched audiovisual features make this device more powerful than ever AND THE WINNER IS… iPhone 13 Pro PREMIUM SMARTPHONE OF THE YEAR An iconic camera at the back, superlative performance and quick charging…

₹18,999, dell.com Offices and classrooms are opening up, though cautiously, after a long period of working from home. However, the pandemic has changed the way we work, and some of the changes are here to stay with the initial reluctance giving way to a keen acceptance of the flexible and hybrid mode of work. Peripherals like webcams and microphones are now very much part of this hybrid world, and Dell’s Ultrasharp Webcam has been created for professionals who need to appear their best with little hassles. The Dell Ultrasharp Webcam is enclosed in a cylindrical anodised aluminium casing with the lens at one end and a recessed USB Type-C port at the bottom alongside a rectangular notch to insert the mounting bracket or tripod adapter. Both these are included in…

₹42,999, oneplus.in OnePlus has launched the fourth device in the OnePlus 9 series, and this launch comes when we have been keenly waiting for the OnePlus 10. The OnePlus 9RT features a few improvements over the OnePlus 9R including a new SoC. We are not quite sure why OnePlus has this confusing line-up of the 9-series in place, all with the same features, give or take a couple of modules. The device is available in Nano silver and Hacker Black colours. While the Nano Silver has a metallic gradient, the Hacker Black uses a matte frosted glass to provide a glimmering texture. The back surfaces are resistant to sweat and fingerprint. Other design elements are similar to all OnePlus devices. The camera array has a vertical layout. The screen is…