Issue 201

T3 Australia

The gadget and technology magazine

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Editor’s Letter
It’s summer, so you’re all outside running around getting fit and tanned. Right? Well, you can’t spend all your time getting fit and having fun. There’s important fun to be done inside, too. Like slouching around watching TV. After all, there’s so m
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T3 Australia
Editor: Ben Mansill ben.mansill@futurenet.com Creative Director:Troy Coleman troy.coleman@futurenet.com Matt Bolton, Nick Odantzis, Claire Davies, Paul Dimery, Craig Stewart, Chris Barnes, James Jarvis, Warren Brown, Duncan Bell, Joe Branston, Alex C
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Showstopper
With a 50-year history in the market, Range Rover has a hell of a pedigree. But in taking the luxury SUV into its fifth generation, Jaguar Land Rover is focusing on the future as much as the past. Not only does its petrol flagship feature a Twin Turb
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T3 ’s Mission
Our mission is to bring you the clearest recommendations we can – and that means a great deal of hard work happens before a product even reaches our pages! Because we only feature products the T3 team would happily use ourselves, we end up discarding
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Our Awards
This is given to winners of our group tests, so you can see which is the best at a glance Only the best products – those that score five stars – receive our Platinum Award
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HORIZOMN The Best New Tech Heading Your Way
The novelty of Apple first designing and then building its own processors has worn off. It’s not simply a novelty any more: it’s a full-blown revolution. The MacBook Pro now firmly removes Macs from the ‘buy if you prefer macOS to Windows’ category a
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Exo-llent
Even in 2021, lightweight, wearable exoskeletons seem and feel futuristic. You won’t pass anyone wearing one on the street, nor will you see people in the gym assisting their squats with such a device. That said, non-commercial exoskeletons do exist
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Best Ebikes
The Pure Flux One offers an exceptional value for money and punches above its weight in terms of looks and performance. It has only one gear, mechanical disk brakes and no chain: the bike uses a grease-free, ‘unbreakable’ carbon belt. $1,900, pureele
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The Hottest Timepieces Right Now
The worlds of watchmaking and shoemaking come together. The result is a stunning satin-finished and polished titanium case with a dial that features genuine Berluti patinated Venezia leather. $38,000, hublot.com Offering reinterpretations of some
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Push It Real Good
The Skullcandy Push Active was designed for exercising and thus features flexible over-ear hooks to ensure the buds stay in place even when you’re moving around like a crazy person, trying to keep up with your HIIT instructor. You also get Skull-iQ v
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Gadget Guru’s Magic Box
We begin with a rare practical tip from Guru, who is usually more inclined towards ridicule and rants. Did you buy the cheapest monitors possible from a brand that will remain unnamed, and then find one start to develop lines of dead pixels right abo
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Money No Object
Jim Lee began his career as a music photographer during the early 1960s working with bands, such as The Who and The Kinks but he soon found his leaning veered towards fashion photography and his trajectory headed for the stars working alongside Anna
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Gadget Guru
A It’s not about wired headphones, reader. It really isn’t. An eagle-eared listener may be able to tell the difference between Bluetooth and hard-line, but they must then contend with the constant rubbing of cable on clothes, the ever-present fear of
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Duncan Bell Is Always Upgrading
We live in bad-tempered times, and I was sent into a rage by two things this month. One was my energy company sending me a threatening letter over a $6 outstanding bill. Yes: six. I know energy sellers are hard up these days, but come on. I’d barely
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Now Playing
This entirely unnecessary Disney+ reboot of the already-rinsed franchise could be as good as the original, which Guru’s kids forcibly ignore every festive season. Who knows? Whether you think it’s a Christmas movie or not, it is and that’s final. It
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Affordable Tablets
Picking up a tablet might at first seem like an unnecessary luxury when you already have a smartphone, but you’d be surprised at just how many apps work better on a bigger display – that extra screen real estate really comes in handy for reading emai
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Tablet Accessories
If your tablet of choice isn’t quite stylish enough or rugged enough, you can remedy this by picking out a suitable case for it. These come in all shapes and sizes, as you might expect, and make your tablet easier to take on the move. Some cases fit
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Next-gen Tracking Tags
The AirTag is exactly what you would expect from Apple’s first foray into dedicated tracking tech. A slick solid circle of Cupertino design, resolutely allergic to the idea of having an ugly hole for attaching to anything. But buy yourself an AirTag
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The Best Affordable Tablets You Can Buy
There’s a lot of choice when it comes to affordable tablets, with some of the biggest names in the business – Apple, Amazon, Samsung – putting out slates that are very reasonably priced. Whatever you’re looking for, there should be a cheap tablet out
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Playstation 5
Get the full Ambilight experience without investing in a whole new TV. Combo up a Philips Gradient Light Tube and Sync Box and the colours of your games can spread dramatically across the living room walls with perfectly matched lighting. $399 & $38
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Recommended Apps For Your New Tablet
The quality of your affordable tablet experience will ultimately depend on the apps you install and run – and the good news is that, whichever tablet you pick, you’ll get a selection of superb apps right out of the box. Streaming services are of cour
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Unsung Gaming Gems
ThinkGroundhogDaymeetsHitman and you might be an eighth of the way to understanding the murderous madness of what theDishonoreddevsdid next.Deathloopis an immersive blend of single and multiplayer packed with special powers and guns. Just maybe block
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Unsung Gaming Gems
What better way to prove your friendship than protecting your BFFs from terrifying flesh eaters? Or, y’know, waiting for your pals to get you back on your feet... Original Left 4 Dead dev team Turtle Rock has crafted a truly worthy spiritual successo
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Xbox Series X
New-gen driving games are taking car physics and engine audio into new dimensions so it feels increasingly like sacrilege not to be using a racing wheel. Logitech’s G923 comes with its proprietary Trueforce next-gen feedback and is crafted from alumi
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OLED Laptops
The era of OLED laptops has arrived. Finally, those of us who have long relied on our notebooks for work, gaming and creative endeavours can now reap the many benefits of this new screen panel technology – eye-popping visuals, better efficiency, thin
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Double The Goodness
Like OLED displays on laptops, portable monitors are the next big thing. You’ll find the best of both worlds in Asus’ 21.6-inch ProArt PQ22UC, whose bigger screen size, versatile mount and flood of features are exactly what creatives need. $7,590, a
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Home Cinema Heaven
This flagship TV proves the merits of emerging Mini LED technology and Google TV, and even keeps us on a rising appreciation curve for 8K resolution. TCL is certainly packing in the technologies here for its flagship TV. It’s 8K, it’s Mini LED, it’s
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Oled Laptop Pioneers
Despite the fact that Samsung has a monopoly on OLED panels for laptops, not all OLED laptops are created equal. There’s a handful out there that have proven themselves to be absolute standouts. Some of them, like the HP Spectre, are unsurprising giv
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Get The Best Out Of Your Oled Laptop
The beauty of OLED displays is that when they’re displaying black, they’re essentially displaying nothing. While doing so, they’re not consuming any energy, which can result in improved battery life. This means Dark Mode on Windows could be the butte
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Home Upgrades
Razer’s redesigned gaming headset offers THX Spatial Audio to put you right in the centre of the action, and it’s cross-platform compatible so you can use it with consoles and computers alike. It sounds fantastic, the included mic is crisp and clear
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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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No Time To Die
The first reference to a specific Bond watch was made in Ian Fleming’s second book, Live and Let Die, in 1954. It was a Rolex. Fleming himself also wore one, more specifically an Explorer I. So it was no surprise when Sean Connery sported a Rolex in
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Apple Watch Series 7
With a bigger and better screen, plus new fast-charging capabilities, the Apple Watch Series 7 is more convenient and easier to use for even more people. Combined with all the smart features and health/fitness options the Apple Watch already has, we
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Specifications
Display 430x352 pixel / 484x396 pixel always-on 1,000 nits OLED Processor S7 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor Storage 32GB OS WatchOS Connectivity GPS / GPS + 4G, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5 Dimensions 41x35x10.7mm / 45x38x10.7mm Weight 32g / 38.8g ■
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Pro Add-ons
Want a watch band with a little more flair? Produced in partnership with Hermès, this new leather strap features a stylish print inspired by the brand’s classic chain bracelet. And it even comes with a matching Circuit H watch face. From $469, apple
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Bigger screen, tiny bezels; very slick; great for health and fitness. WE’D IMPROVE Battery life only one day; sleep tracking weak; not for hardcore fitness users. THE LAST WORD This beautiful, fast smartwatch is easily the best of i
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Specifications
Screen 6.1-inch 2532x1170 120Hz OLED Processor A15 Bionic chip Capacity 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Camera 12MP telephoto, 12MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide rear; 12MP front Connectivity Lightning, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 Dimensions 146.7x71.5x7.7mm Weight
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Pro Add-ons
Effortlessly snapping on to your iPhone, the MagSafe charger will provide 15W Qi charging without you having to worry about perfectly aligning your device. And it will happily charge non-MagSafe devices wirelessly too. From $65, apple.com/au While
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iPhone 13 Pro
With the upgraded triple-lens camera system, the 120Hz ProMotion screen and the most powerful phone processor ever, the iPhone 13 Pro has blown past our expectations. It’s a great phone, ticking off almost all the things people wanted from the Pro th
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Bose QuietComfort 45
Do you want comfortable headphones with excellent noise cancelling, a clean balanced sound and bass performance that will let you listen to your music for hours, and hours, and hours? Then the Bose QuietComfort 45 could be just what you are looking f
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The Alternatives
While not quite offering the same superlative noise cancelling, these are the absolute best all-rounders out there. They offer great sound, still excellent ANC, extensive battery life and a more competitive price. $399, amazon.com.au Offering ener
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Specifications
Display sizes 48, 55, 65-inch Panel 3840 x 2160 120Hz OLED HDR HDR10+, Dolby Vision Audio Built-in Bowers & Wilkins 3.1.2-channel soundbar, Dolby Atmos OS Android TV 10 Connectivity HDMI x4 (eARC x1), USB x3, Ethernet, headphone out, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetoo
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Outstanding image quality; HDMI 2.1 support; high performance Dolby Atmos speakers. WE’D IMPROVE Only two HDMI 2.1 inputs; average input lag for gaming. THE LAST WORD A premium OLED TV that’s as stylish as it is innovative. Combinin
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Philips OLED+936
Do you want a TV that you’ll ache to watch each and every day at a price that blows the competition out of the water? Then say hello to the Philips OLED+936. So what do you get? An OLED TV with a soundbar-like speaker system attached that has had a t
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Nintendo Switch OLED
If you’re a first-time Switch buyer then the Nintendo Switch OLED is a nobrainer: it has had a shakeup when it comes to the display and there have been a few small design tweaks. But if you are considering upgrading your original Nintendo Switch then
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The Alternatives
With another brilliantly bright OLED evo panel, the G1 is one of the year’s top 4K sets. Its AI upscaling is topnotch, while its gaming credentials blow the OLED+936 out of the water: its latency can drop as low as 9.4ms. From $2995, lg.com Packin
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Specifications
Screen 7-inch 1280x720 touch screen OLED CPU Nvidia customised Tegra processor Storage 64GB Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD, ethernet (dock), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 Battery life 4.5-9 hours Dimensions 102x242x13.9mm (Joy-Con attached) W
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Impressive noise cancelling; 24 hours of battery life; lightweight and comfortable. WE’D IMPROVE Can’t turn off noise cancelling entirely; no manual EQ settings. THE LAST WORD Excellent noise-cancelling headphones that will keep you
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The Alternatives
Switch rivals are rare. Even rarer are devices that could topple it. Packing a Zen 2 + RDNA 2 custom APU, 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage into a handheld, the Steam Deck allows you to play AAA PC games on the go. $TBA, steampowered.com The Kishi
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Stunning OLED display; long battery life; premium design; 64GB storage. WE’D IMPROVE Not as powerful as PS4 or Xbox One; handheld console is quite big. THE LAST WORD Playing on your TV hasn’t changed. What has is what it’s like to p
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Most smartphones look more or less identical. They are often samey slabs of glass that don’t really have much to set them apart physically. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is definitely not one of those. It looks completely different and it’s a really go
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Sturdy, waterproof design; good battery life and fast performance; 1.9-inch cover screen with widgets. WE’D IMPROVE Average camera; crease could get in the way; quite thick when folded up. THE LAST WORD Small and stylish, this is a
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Specifications
Screen 1.9-inch 260x512 Super AMOLED cover; 6.7-inch 2640x1080 120Hz Infinity Flex AMOLED inner CPU 64-bit octacore RAM 8GB Storage 128GB/256GB OS Android 11 Cameras 12MP ultra wide, 12MP wide cover; 10MP inner Connectivity USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Blueto
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The Alternatives
Basically the Flip 3’s sole rival for the clamshell crown, the Razr offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and 8GB of RAM, as well as a 6.2-inch, 876 x 2142 folding OLED screen and sizeable 2.7-inch OLED on its cover. $2,299, motorola.com.au We
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Dynamic detailed, sound; great new design; better battery life; fit ideal for some… WE’D IMPROVE …But the fit’s not for everyone; battery still average overall; sound leaks in. THE LAST WORD The AirPods sound excellent, and come pac
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Smaller body, bigger screen; Apple Pencil 2 support; USB-C & 5G. WE’D IMPROVE No Smart Connector or 3.5mm jack; weaker battery life than other iPads. THE LAST WORD This upgrade makes it as capable for creative work as for entertainm
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Apple IPad Mini
The new iPad mini is a pocket rocket of a computer. It’s got the power of a laptop but is smaller than an A5 notebook. It’s got a bigger screen, better stylus support, much faster processor, improved cameras, more advanced connectivity and it’s incre
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Apple AirPods
If you’ve had AirPods for years, love them, and are wondering whether the 3rd-gen model is worth it, the answer’s an easy yes. They feature more discreet buds, massively improved audio quality, and even more iPhone-friendly features. It’s what you li
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Clean, stylish design; offers over 260 games and counting; dual game cart slots; slick operating system. WE’D IMPROVE Included controllers aren’t comfy by modern standards; buying all the game carts will cost you. THE LAST WORD The
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Sonos Beam
The original Sonos Beam was one of the best soundbars around, particularly because it brought high audio quality in a size small enough for compact TVs, which is not so common among other soundbars from big brands. The second-generation Beam is the e
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Evercade VS
The Evercade VS is the latest in a now long line of modern retro consoles. There’s a big difference with the Evercade VS, though. Unlike these systems, which came with a limited, pre-loaded selection of games, the Evercade VS is a full-on console tha
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Deft, poised and weighty sound; expansive and well-defined presentation; good control options and app. WE’D IMPROVE No HDMI passthrough; not the sonic height you might hope for. THE LAST WORD The Sonos Beam 2 delivers mild but defin
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Apple iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 is a worthy step forward, delivering smart and genuinely useful upgrades where they’re most wanted. Apple hasn’t tried to throw in some whizzy new feature or design just for the sake of it – it’s focused on making sure the iPhone deligh
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GoPro HERO 10 Black
The Apple of action cams has done it again, iterating enough to be certain that there is a perceptible improvement, but not enough to hinder sales of the older, now slightly cheaper model. We gave the HERO 9 Black five stars, and it’s still a fantast
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Powerful GP2 adds speed and slickness; resolution and framerate increased; improved hydrophobic lens; horizon levelling upgraded. WE’D IMPROVE No big bang improvement; battery is showing the strain. THE LAST WORD Faster, more powerf
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Google Pixel 6 Pro
Android 12, tons of incredible AIbased features, an excellent camera for producing pro-looking pics, a stunning display, an angular and a sharp design with a heavy focus on quality. What more could you want from the Pixel 6 Pro? The 6 Pro is sharp, s
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Great screen; sensible size; top performance. WE’D IMPROVE Lacks Pro Motion; limited zoom range. THE LAST WORD The iPhone 13 has had a wealth of upgrades, and while no single feature stands out, the sum equals a much-improved handse
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Verdict
WE’RE IMPRESSED Sharp, sleek design; excellent camera system and AI features; QHD+ display. WE’D IMPROVE Very big to hold; no charger supplied; limited performance with Tensor CPU. THE LAST WORD Sharp and sophisticated with classy colours and a big
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Dash Cams
Dash cams have become incredibly popular car accessories in recent years, keeping a faithful eye on the road ahead and recording footage when a collision is detected. Some even boast driver-assistance systems to help keep you alert and safe. With so
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Luxuries
There are many words we associate with ebikes. Effortless? Sure. Green? Naturally. Cool? That goes without saying. But a phrase we rarely associate with them is ‘light’. This is something Italian design firm ARES is aiming to change with what it clai
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Best Of The Best
Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/au/bestphone Apple has outdone itself. 5G has been added, the CPU has more power than you’re ever going to need, and the dual-lens rear camera system can take spectacular photos in any kind of light. Very much an e

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