Innehållsförteckning för November 2024 från T3 India

ZEITGEIST GERMANY ISLAY MALT NO 1 If you find yourself at the crossroads of great music and fine malt whisky, then do we have the product for you. New from Zeitgeist Germany, the Islay Malt No 1 earphones let you combine your two passions into one unique device. They’re made from real oak whisky barrels (thankfully freshly drained of their cargo), meaning that each design is unique based on the barrel it came from – although we don’t know if they’re also imbued with a pungent oaky aroma. Zeitgeist says its product offers “a listening experience as rich and robust as the Scotch that inspired it,” and there’s a custom driver powering each in-ear monitor, giving what Zeitgeist describes as a “smooth, lush, immersive sound”. In the box is a…

ESSENTIAL TECH FOR TRAVELLERS XERO SHOES SCRAMBLER MID II WP Keen hikers will love Xero Shoes’ new ultra-lightweight hiking boots, available in men’s and women’s versions. Our fave features include the bio-based waterproof internal membrane and the ultra-grippy tread, designed by Michelin. ₹ 20,730, xeroshoes.com CHIPOLO FRUIT LIMITED EDITION And if you decide to head abroad? Keep tabs on your luggage with Chipolo’s new fruit-themed trackers, compatible with iOS and Android phones. ₹ 9,600, chipolo.net QDOS SNAPSTAND 3-IN-1 WIRELESS CHARGER Apple addicts will love this foldable, portable charging device, made almost entirely out of recycled materials and capable of charging an iPhone, Apple Watch and Air Pods simultaneously. ₹ 8,730, qdossound.com DEAR OLD BLIGHTY BEST OF BRITISH We’re firm believers that the UK has some seriously underrated destinations for those…

HOME COMFORTS PHILIPS SERIES 5500 LATTEGO BEAN TO CUP COFFEE MACHINE With the promise to make ‘the perfect brew’, this is intriguing to say the least. It has over 20 coffee options to choose from and a LatteGo milk system, which expertly heats and froths all milks. ₹70,800, currys.co.uk NUTRIBULLET 600 SERIES STARTER KIT Adapting its popular blender design, Nutribullet has launched its 600 Series Starter Kit, a four-piece kit designed for beginner smoothie makers. It easily blitzes ingredients into delicious drinks, soups and sauces. ₹6,600 nutribullet.com SAMSUNG COMBI SMART MICROWAVE OVEN WITH AIR FRY AND STEAM Samsung has expanded its microwave range with this enticing item. Doubling up as an air fryer, it has a large 32-litre capacity, built-in Wi-Fi for voice commands and can even ferment foods. ₹43,500,…

Hair styling tools have come on leaps and bounds in the last decade. Long gone are the days of simple brushes – now, it’s all about all-in-one hair stylers. But having tried my fair share of stylers, I’m left wondering if the hair industry has gone too far with its technology and whether we need to go back to basics. While hair dryers, straighteners and curlers have always been popular in salons, on catwalks and in the home, the biggest development over the past few years has been all-in-one or wet-to-dry stylers. The main cause of this is Dyson throwing its hat into the ring and developing its own line of hair care in 2012. The piece de resistance from Dyson came in 2018, when the brand launched its coveted…

It’s almost five years since the original Galaxy Z Fold launched. The game’s changed since then, and as the potential of foldables evolves, is Samsung still ahead in the folding phones race with its latest Z Fold 6? To own a Z Fold 6 you’re going to have to pay a premium: it’s B1,64,000 for the entry 256GB model, a price increase compared to the previous generation, and it now sits at the top of the price spectrum. The newly launched Google Pixel 9 Fold Pro (p12) comes in at considerably less. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has been redesigned to be wider by 2.7mm and shorter by 1.4mm. Crucially, the depth has been trimmed down to just 5.6mm thick, and as a consequence it’s even lighter than before. Visually,…

If you live in any big Indian city, an indoor air purifier has become a necessity. It becomes imperative if you or anyone in the family has allergies due to poor air quality, dust and other allergens like pollen. The Honeywell Air Touch U1 air purifier has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 700 m3/h, which means it can cover a room of up to 70 sq meters or approximately 750 sq feet effectively (assuming a ceiling height of approx 10 feet). The user manual claims that it is applicable up to 100 sq meter/1085 sq ft. And the use of a pre filter, high grade HEPA 13 filter and Silver ION Anti H1N1 Layer make this a superb air purifier to consider. The Honeywell Air Touch U1 is…

To begin with, the sound, is simply excellent. It’s like being in your own private T auditorium. Once you tuck yourself into the headset and the music starts playing, you’re pretty much transported to another world. The clarity and precision of the sound even at low volumes is such that one is able to identify different layers in the music. Almost like being in the recording studio as the music was being created. The structure of the headset itself is of the highest quality materials with a combination of a smooth and rugged finish. The headband has sufficient cushioning to not feel like a weight on one’s head and the ear cups, while small and square in shape, too have sufficient padding to get a snug fit on the ears.…

@girishmallya on X (formerly Twitter) In the realm of mobile phones, innovation has predominantly catered to the premium flagship segment with devices like the Mate XT alongside a myriad of folding and flipping smartphones. However, this year in India, the spotlight shifted towards the budget-friendly end of the spectrum, where innovation isn’t just a luxury but a necessity. Two devices, in particular, captured our attention. First, the CMF Phone 1 by Nothing introduced a refreshing DIY approach with its user-replaceable phone backs. This design shift not only discourages the use of protective cases but also encourages personalisation by offering multiple colour options that can be easily screwed on. It’s a move towards making technology more adaptable to personal style, right at the budget level. The second, Agni 3 by Lava…

TRAIL RUNNING ESSENTIALS CIELE RDCAP ELITE The Ciele RDCap Elite is a quality running cap featuring lightweight construction, COOLwick fabric for moisture management, and UPF 40+ protection. Its reflective details and pliable brim ensure visibility and packability. ₹ 8,160 cieleathletics.com ATHLOS TRAINING SHORTS 2.0 are designed for intense workouts, offering comfort and functionality. Made from soft, antibacterial bamboo with 4-way stretch, they ensure flexibility for various training types. Features include a zip pocket and towel hook, blending practicality with sleek design for any training session. ₹ 1,797, goathlos.com ADIDAS TERREX AGRAVIC SPEED ULTRA The ultimate long-distance trail racer celebrated for its fine downhill performance and featherlight construction, the Agravic Speed Ultra has a wide forefoot platform for controlled descent and offers unparalleled agility. Want to go fast on those descents?…

1 CAMDEN BREWERY JACK SENIOR & JACK JUNIOR GLASSES SET Camden Brewery’s unique pint pot is a joy to drink from, and now, as a sensible grown-up, you don’t have to swipe them from your local after a Super Sunday session. Comes with one pint and one half and zero guilt. ₹ 1,091, camdentownbrewery.com 2 TESSALATE COASTERS BY TIMBER ROBOT STUDIO Beer mats are fine, but a proper coaster is a classier option. This set of four tessellating coasters is made from European walnut, and when not being used to prevent cup rings, create a cool mirrored pattern, and can double as a heat-proof mat at mealtimes. ₹ 4,364, handmadeinbritain.com 3 FROTH CUP & SKIMMER A bad bartender can pour a bad pint, even with a pro dispenser. Cover your…

#TECH #1 SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD6 Samsung’s most interesting phone has gotten far better. It’s faster, the screen tech has been boosted, and the Fold’s frame – which has stayed pretty static through the previous iterations – has been trimmed down, squared off, and now makes this feel like a normal phone when folded in the hand. Read our verdict on p74. ₹1,96,285, samsung.com #2 IPAD PRO (2024) It’s always a treat when Apple readies a ‘tick’ release, and the iPad Pro happens to be the company’s thinnest-ever product. For a firm as visually obsessive as Apple, that might be enough. But the Ultra Retina display, super-powered M4 chip, connectivity upgrades and more make this a tablet like no other. ₹1,08,998, apple.com #3 TCL P755K Spend less and you won’t necessarily get less.…

Up until now, smart rings have been the province of a few startups like Oura, Ultrahuman and Ringconn, with the possible exception of Chinese wearables brand Amazfit. All of these take the basic smartwatch sensors and squeeze them into a much smaller form factor so they can read your heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature and all the rest from your finger, rather than your wrist. Until the Samsung Galaxy Ring came along, none of the big fish in the smartwatch world thought to bother with the form factor. Samsung has knocked it out of the park on its first go here. It has taken its existing, excellent working ecosystem of the Samsung Galaxy Watch, the comprehensive Samsung Health app and the all-new Galaxy AI, then stripped the Watch down…

01 THE EVERYDAY OPTION THE NORTH FACE BERKELEY DAYPACK ₹7,064, thenorthface.com This simple yet functional 25L backpack from The North Face is made with recycled materials, and has several compartments to keep your gear safely stowed. With heritage North Face styling, it’s as good-looking as it is practical for all your everyday adventures. It features a zippered main compartment and a secondary one for your smaller items, with a separate zippered compartment for a 13-inch laptop. A loop allows you to hang a bike light, and there are stylish two-tone zip pulls. 02 THE WORKHORSE STUBBLE & CO THE COMMUTER ₹13,585, stubbleandco.com For an under-the-radar option that’s perfect for commuting, you might like the Stubble & Co The Commuter. This backpack has been designed for style, practicality and extreme comfort.…

W“haaaaaaat?” is the first thing that comes to mind upon opening the phone box, as the Agni image on the lid W lights up. It’s the coolest unboxing experience I’ve had…, and this showmanship is only a precursor for things to come. But how much does the show translate into actual phone usability? Let us find out. LAVA is one of the last standing Indian Smartphone Manufacturers and the Agni 3 is truly an attempt to fly the Indian Flag high and appeal to the patriotic sentiment in all of us. The dual 5G SIM device is available in two colour variations: Pristine Glass (Off White Cream) and Heather Glass (Bluish Purple), with options of 8GB RAM paired with either 128GB or 256GB of storage. Weighing in at 212g, the…

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 ₹159,000, apple.com/in This flagship…

GOOGLE PIXEL 9 PRO From ₹1,09,999, google.com Google’s position in the smartphone game has always been one of setting a baseline. Nothing much has changed: the Pixel 9 Pro remains the suggestion to the market of what an Android phone should be. The question is whether Google still has control of that baseline, or if its baby has now grown up and begun to forge its own path. One clear note from Google’s engineers this time around is that size is important. You’re no longer tied to the 6.8-inch heft of the previous Pixel Pro – while that size is still available in the form of the Pixel 9 Pro XL (from £1,099), you can now pick up the non-XL version at a more pocketable 6.3 inches. The latter is,…

What’s the next big thing in tech? It’s a subject that’s been concerning me quite a bit recently. I often get asked to predict upcoming developments and, for the last few years, I’ve been able to answer ‘AI’, and pose the supplementary question of whether it delivers on its promised potential. But the saturation coverage given to AI of late has made that answer seem groan-worthily predictable. AI now feels part of the present rather than the future. What’s the alternative answer? I haven’t had much luck trawling the usual suspects. Quantum Computing for example, which utilises the mind-boggling principles of quantum physics to create ultrafast computers that can crack even the most secure passwords. It’s not only worrying but hard to explain and the computers are a long way…

While the newest and shiniest flagship smartphones will set you back a serious amount of money – the sort of money that could actually get you a spectacular TV, for example – there’s a lot to be said for setting your budget a little lower for your next phone purchase. And here, we’re setting that budget at exactly C50K. To continue the comparison, you’d struggle to get a TV with a high-end panel or decent audio for that money, but on the other hand you can get a very good smartphone. As the years have gone on, budget and mid-range phones have continued to raise the bar in terms of design, performance, features and materials – it’s no longer the case that spending less means making a lot of trade-offs…

At first glance, just out of the box, the stainless steel dial with a green display gives it a very sophisticated look, but as you pull it out of the box and see the black rubber like resin straps some of that polished look wears off. It’s quite weighty despite the slim design thanks to all the buttons tucked in and around the dial instead of them protruding out. The folds in the strap that attach itself to the dial provide for a comfortable and snug fit giving it a feel of an accessory attached to the hand instead of one dangling of it. The weight and width of the dial does take a little while getting used to especially around furniture edges and railings as you could end up…

Dyson revealed its first-ever dedicated headphones earlier this year, surprising both established audio-makers and the public alike with its unique, customisable take on its vision of the ideal headphones. Dyson has pitched these at the premium end of the market, its price tag putting them close to or on par with usual suspects like Apple’s AirPods Max and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. The OnTrac’s big sell is the interchangeable ear cushions and earcaps, with a multitude of potential combinations for personalised customisation. While you can’t pre-specify your OnTrac’s unique look out of the box, the headphones do come in four available options: CNC Aluminium (yellow earcups, silver earcaps), CNC Copper (blue and copper), Ceramic Cinnabar (black and coral), CNC Black Nickel (black and dark silver). Additional ear cushions or earcaps…