Innehållsförteckning för February 2024 från T3 India

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…

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,…

I here’s a curious sign at Stuttgart Airport for Automated Valet Parking. It’s a project developed by Mercedes in partnership with Bosch and Apcoa that allows your car to park itself in the garage, leaving you to head straight for your flight. I visited the parking garage for myself this week and got a full demo of the process. The Intelligent Park Pilot technology required to operate the automated valet parking is currently available for seven models of Mercedes-Benz, including the Mercedes S-Class (including the LWB version), EQS, EQS SUV, EQE, EQE SUV and the new Mercedes E-Class. However, the technology required to use it has been made open source, so that other manufacturers can use it in the future. You need to pre-book one of these slots in advance,…

GET FIT 1 WAHOO KICKR SMART TRAINER Transform your outdoor road bike into a stationary fitness bike with this smart trainer, so you can ride whatever the weather on fun virtual courses. It’s quiet and promises a realistic cycling experience. With Wi-Fi connectivity, it works with your favourite fitness and cycling apps, meaning you can track your cadence, distance, speed and power as you pedal. ₹1,15,000, wahoofitness.com 2 DOMYOS FITNESS BALANCE BOARD Challenge your body this new year with a balance board. An essential piece of kit if you’re training for snowboarding, surfing, trail running or any activity that requires strength and stability. It’s also enjoyable and rewarding to put your daily routine to the test on a balance board and see how much you can improve over the months and years.…

India has an evolving specialty coffee scene and every month there is a new roaster launching excellent coffees. We have listed down some tried and tested roasters with their tried and tested offerings. Once you get the hang of it, feel free to experiment and enjoy the variety that is available. This list is by no means comprehensive and coffee tastes are subjective. These recommendations are purely meant to serve as a guide for you to try new coffee beans from speciality roastaries across India. We would always recommend that you purchase whole beans and grind it at home and also to buy small batches of 250gm and not stock up, which can be quite tempting when a particular roaster is running a special offer or festival discount. MARC’S INDIAN…

The Safecams SCO2 Dashcam impresses with its strong performance, offering a compelling blend of high-quality capture, user-friendly design, and affordability. The standout feature of this dashcam is undoubtedly its 4K resolution, which delivers crisp and detailed footage. The colors are vibrant, providing an accurate representation of the surroundings, and the sound quality is quite clear, enhancing the overall recording experience. It comes with 3” OLED touch panel, Sony Starvis low light sensors, and its bundled with a 128GB class 10 SD memory card. Navigating the device is a breeze, thanks to the intuitive design of buttons and menu options. The ease of operation is crucial for a dashcam, ensuring that users can focus on the road without struggling to interact with the device. Additionally, the build quality of both the…

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…

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…

Q How do I protect my bike against thieves? A Tactical placement may be key, but those hoodied cads are so persistent that they’ll probably have away with your wheels even if they’re shackled inside a safe surrounded by a moat filled with hydrochloric acid – and those aren’t easy to come by, let alone carry in your bag. When a filthy criminal wants to get through a lock, they will. If GaGu’s local environment is anything to go by, they’ll do it in broad daylight, and nobody will do a thing about it. But locks aren’t useless. It’s important to consider a lock not as a deterrent or a preventative, but a temporary impediment. Make sure street hooligans won’t want to waste their time getting through whatever you’re putting…

JANUARY The Cotswolds For the ultimate winter warmer, head to the Cotswolds. If the weather allows, opt for a pedal-powered exploration along the Stroudwater Navigation – a massive restoration project is making it more accessible to cyclists and walkers. Reward your efforts at one of the Cotswolds’ growing number of distilleries, breweries and vineyards. Top of your list should be the canal-side Stroud Brewery, which scores highly in the sustainability stakes – 25% of the electricity is provided by rooftop solar panels and 70% of suppliers are within 50 miles of the brewery. Base yourself at Stroud’s Painswick Hotel, which provides rental bicycles (including electric ones) for guests. FEBRUARY The Antarctic Hurtigruten, known for its expedition style cruises, is relying on tech to minimise environmental impact. Their fleet includes the…

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.…

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,…

Often this little section of Gadget Guru is where your author shares his latest obsessions, the things he’s been kindly sent by excellent industry friends, or the details of his seasonal miseries. Guru’s doorbell has been suspiciously silent this month, and he appears to be mostly obsessed with the weather, thus you get your regularly scheduled dose of grumpiness. Lucky you! Maybe we’ll change the formula a bit and look at ways to be less hate-filled, though, as Guru has upgraded his collection of seasonal affective disorder preventatives. On his desk, annoyingly placed half way in front of his monitor, is the Lumie Vitamin L Lamp (B10,500), tuned magnificently to sunlight temperature and constantly blasting GaGu in the face with its therapeutic photons. Next to GaGu’s bed would be another…

Dharmendra worked with Shankar Jaikishan in a number of films including ‘ Shikaar’, ’Yakeen’, ‘ Tum Haseen Main Jawan’, ‘ Saazish’, ‘Resham Ki Dori’ and ‘ International Crook’. ‘ Pyar Hi Pyar’ was also one of them. Directed by Bhappi Sonie and co-starring Vyjayantimala, Mehmood, Pran and Helen, the film was a musical entertainer with a weak script. At the box office, it was a modest performer. However, the music shone and is popular even today. Lyrics for all the songs bar one were provided by Hasrat Jaipuri. The film featured six songs with two of them having two versions. The most popular number on release was the ‘geet’ by Mohammed Rafi viz ‘ Main kahin kavi na ban jaoon’. Aided by fine lyrics and unusual picturisation in an elevator,…

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. PREMIUM PHONES APPLE IPHONE 15 PRO MAX ₹159,900, apple.com/in This flagship…