January 2021

T3 India

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T3 India1 min readTechnology & Engineering
Showstopper
No matter how clever the R1 is, the most memorable thing is its looks. This is a gorgeous gadget: its attractive contoured polymer enclosure is acoustically inert, while its ash or walnut grille will make it an item of furniture you actively want to
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Editor’s Letter
Here’s wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 2020 was a difficult one, and one way to start the new year on the right note is being healthy. Our cover story showcases some gadgets and services you can use to stay fit and hit your fitness goals in 2021.
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Our Awards
Only a five-star review earn a product our prestigious Platinum Award We give this only to tech that stands out for stunning aesthetics or a clever build This award, and others like it, are given for exceptional performance in a key feature The
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Executive Editor Kunal Gangar Consulting Editor Girish Mallya Correspondent Gautam Doshi Contributors Sujith Gopinath Editor (UK) Matt Bolton Contributors (UK) Duncan Bell, Michelle Rae Uy, Leon Poultney Publisher Girish Mallya Mentor & Special advis
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Horizon
₹TBA, bang-olufsen.com It’s the little things that matter. Bang & Olufsen hasn’t reinvented the portable speaker with the Beolit 20, but they’ve further refined the already delectable Beolit 17 into a speaker you’ll just want to have around. Styled b
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Go For An Aurora Tour
The northern lights are expected to be fantastically bright this winter, thanks partly to cleaner, clearer skies, so why not take an aurora-borealis-themed adventure? Here’s where to watch the greatest light show on the planet. Don’t make the mistake
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Warming Winter Gear
Helly Hansen’s tech-packed top is ace. LIFA technology draws moisture away from the skin so that it can evaporate, while a combination of thermal mapping technology and laser cutting ensures perfect temperature regulation. hellyhansen.com Columbia
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Hit The Right Notes
Headily complex and seductive, with the vanilla accord melding with precious woods for a warm touch. A little will go a long way. richard-james.com Warm notes of saffron, nutmeg, sage and amber pair beautifully with the classic lavender to provide
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Money No Object
We admit this might be a little niche, but if you’re a Leica-owning photographer who spends their weekends photographing polar bears or climbing mountains, this is undoubtedly the jacket for you. It’s designed to be worn in extreme weather, but also
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The Hottest Timepieces Right Now
To mark the brand’s 160th anniversary this year, the Carrera collection welcomes a new addition – which features an elegant design reminiscent of historic models but with a touch of modern flair. tagheuer.com The ‘1983’ collection is made from bio
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Gadget Guru
A Guru can’t control what you do in the privacy of your own home. You’re welcome to use just about any screen as a monitor. The question isn’t one of ‘can I do it?’, but ‘should I do it?’; mostly, Guru would recommend against using non-monitors as mo
T3 India2 min readArchitecture
Gadget Guru’s Magic Box
Because Mrs Guru is now working from home, GaGu’s mind is being forcibly turned once again to renovations. There’s a whole trickle-down list of jobs to be done, the first of which was for Guru to board the loft. Given the ample insulation of Guru Tow
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Back On Track
Fitness trackers and running watches are most usually worn on the wrist and therefore provide information based on how one side of the body moves. This information is analysed and extrapolated by the algorithms in the watch to ‘guess’ how the rest of
T3 India1 min readBiology
Personalised Nutrition
Most protein powders follow a one-size-fits-all approach. NGX Nutrition (nutri-genetix.com) is trying to solve this issue by combining genetics with nutrition. As part of the package, a DNA test is conducted that focuses on genes related to nutrition
T3 India1 min readFashion
Workout Recovery Gear
The fabric inside the UA Recover Legacy Trousers is said to return infrared energy to your body, helping you recover from runs faster. The tapered leg fit also helps keep the warmth in. The zipped back pocket is a bonus. underarmour.com The ASICS
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BOWERS & WILKINS 607 S2 STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS-
The firm, Bowers & Wilkins started in Worthing, Sussex, UK in 1966 and was named after its promoters, John Bowers and Roy Wilkins. From the beginning, the emphasis was on technology and the result was some of the best loudspeakers the world has seen.
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Cd, Vinyl Or Streaming? Which Source Should You Go In For?
We all know that the quality of the sound produced by your hi fidelity system depends on the source. For those entering the world of hifi, the choice as far as the source is concerned, is wide open. For those already committed, it is a more difficult
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Plagiarism – Common To Everyone?
The culture of Indian music is very rich and Bollywood music has played a significant part in moulding public tastes. Music composers like Naushad, O P Nayyar, S D Burman, Shankar Jaikishan and others have filled the repertoire of Indian music with m
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Strengthen Your Core
It’s probably the least likely physical pursuit to receive a full technological makeover, but yoga is molten hot right now and it’s one of the finest, low-impact ways to improve strength and flexibility, especially where the core is concerned. These
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Get Trim
Purveyors of some of the finest turbo trainers money can buy, Wahoo has taken things to the next level by unleashing arguably one of the most realistic indoor cycling experiences around. The Kickr Bike is styled like a carbon fibre Tour de France rac
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Build Muscle
These adjustable dumbbells should form part of any prospective muscle builder’s armoury, as the unique design replaces up to 15 sets of dumbbells. The clever package sees an exterior rotary grip select the desired weight with a quick spin, meaning yo
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Smash Your Run Times
Take the guesswork out of perfecting running form with these smart running insoles, which feature 32 precision sensors that are discreetly embedded into the insole. They constantly feed data to a smartphone app in order to analyse running health and
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Improve Your Cardio Fitness
Partnering with popular London spin studio Boom Cycle, Apex is one of the latest additions to the at-home bike workout scene. ₹1,20,000 buys a sleek and capable bike, while the monthly subscription gains access to hundreds of live and on-demand class
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Awesome Android Phones For Everybody
Beyond its laptop-level specs, the Galaxy S20 Ultra astounds with its photography-focused features, starting with that impressive five-camera setup. Shutterbugs can zoom up to 100x, record 8K videos, take super-sharp selfies and crop to their heart’s
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Tested
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 exi
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Our Awards
Only the best products – those that score five stars – receive our Platinum Award This is given to winners of our group tests, so you can see which is the best at a glance This accolade, and others like it, show you which gear is best for specifi
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Specifications
Processor A14 Bionic chip Screen 6.1-inch 2532x1170 OLED Memory 8GB Storage 64GB/128GB/256GB Battery Up to 17 hours video playback Cameras 12MP wide, 12MP ultra wide rear; 12MP front OS iOS 14 Dimensions 71.5x146.7x7.4mm Weight 162g ■
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Apple iPhone 12
From ₹69,900 apple.com One of four new iPhones released towards the end of 2020, the iPhone 12 will probably be the most popular model, coming in the middle of the flagship phone price range, and offering a solid range of improvements compared to th
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Pro Add-ons
This offers the 15W charging you need to juice your iPhone 12 quickly while its MagSafe connection will display it beautifully. And it will handle your Watch and AirPods too! belkin.com While not the fanciest on the market, Apple’s silicone cases
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Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX371)
₹1,49,990, asus.com/in Asus is probably one of the few companies that have the widest laptop range catering to a different set of customers, be it the use and the price. The ZenBook Flip S (UX371) is the crème de la crème of Asus’ portfolio that car
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Specifications
Processor A14 Bionic chip Screen 10.9-inch, 2360x1640 LED Storage 64GB/256GB Battery Up to 10 hours Cameras 12MP rear; 7MP front OS iPadOS 14 Dimensions 247.6x178.5x6.1mm Weight 458g / 460g ■
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Apple iPad Air
From ₹54,900 apple.com/in Apple’s ‘Air’ products tend to be the ones targeted at most of its buyers, giving you high-end features but with a few corners cut from its ‘Pro’ ranges to keep the price down. Given that the iPad Air 2020 has many of the P
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The Alternatives
While it rocks a slightly older CPU, the iPad Pro offers a brighter, bolder 120Hz screen, four speakers for stronger stereo and an improved dual-lens camera, so it’s no slouch. From ₹71,900, apple.com Want a silky smooth 120Hz OLED screen? The Tab
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Oculus Quest 2
oculus.com There’s no doubt that standalone headsets were always the future of VR – it was just a question of the components and the technology reaching a good enough standard to work without a PC. So has the Oculus Quest 2 – the sequel to 2019’s O
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The Alternatives
If you want premium VR, go for the Index: it has an 144Hz screen, better FOV and better tracking. But it’s still wired, needs base stations and a PC and is over three times the price. store. steampowered.com For those without cash to burn or a de
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Sony ZV-1
₹67,990, sony.co.in As vloggers and bloggers fast becoming major content creators, cameras are quickly turning into versatile video and still devices. There are a few devices that stand out in the crowd, catering to the ever-growing demands of the v
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Realme Watch S
₹ 4,999, realme.com/in If one smartphone accessory category that grew considerably in the last year, it is the wearable category. We saw companies launching many smartwatches and fitness bands and Realme too jumped on the bandwagon with the Realme W
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Creative Stage V2
₹9,999, creative.com The first-gen Creative Stage was created primarily for under-monitor use, but the Singaporean company has expanded the use case with the second-gen Stage soundbar. The recently launched Stage V2 can not only be used with a PC bu
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Optoma P2
₹4,99,999, optoma.com It was exactly a year ago when we got a chance to use the Optoma P1 and came back mighty impressed. Now right on schedule, Optoma has launched the aptly named Optoma P2 that promises improved picture quality. Design-wise, there
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Roli LUMI
playlumi.com Picking up a new instrument is never easy. Which is why Roli’s LUMI created such a buzz when it hit Kickstarter last year. Now on sale at last, it makes learning piano light work. First thing you’ll likely notice is what a looker LUMI
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro
From ₹1,19,000, apple.com If you’ve read our review of the iPhone 12, you’ll be aware that this year’s mid-range iPhone has already set a high bar. But with a few extras, the 12 Pro sails over this, offering one of the best designed and most powerfu
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LG 27GN950 UltraGear
₹59,990, lg.com/in LG is a common name in India for their televisions, but the Korean company has some ground to cover for making its monitors as ubiquitous as their TV sets. They have been expanding their portfolio slowly and steadily and the lates
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Immortals Fenyx Rising
₹ 3,999; Xbox Series X|S (reviewed), Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC Hot on the heels of releasing sequels in the established Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs franchise, Ubisoft is experimenting with a brand new IP. The Immortals Fenyx Rising is Ubisoft’s lat
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Cyberpunk 2077
₹3,999; Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4 (reviewed), PS5, PC Gamers this year experienced some of the best games like The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Microsoft Flight Simulator and the last major launch of the
T3 India11 min readTechnology & Engineering
Best Of The Best
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 t
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Luxuries
Given we’re facing a fairly locked down festive period, we could all do with a taste of the Caribbean right now. Fortunately, Bacardi has you covered, bringing you that bashment spirit, whether you’re more interested in spinning records or spinning l

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