Innholdsfortegnelse for Awards 2018 i T3

SONIC SOAK As stubborn as a teenage boy – and often created by them – stains have a well-earned reputation for being difficult to shift. And those fancy detergents you can buy at the supermarket are as unreliable as they are expensive. So what’s the answer? Well, boffins in Los Angeles might have cracked that conundrum with an Indiegogo-funded device called the Sonic Soak. Touted as the “world’s first portable ultrasonic cleaner”, this bullet-shaped gadget is placed into a bowl of water with a soiled garment, whereupon it goes about its business of beating the crap out of the unsightly blemish – literally, if necessary – by churning out 50,000 silent but powerful soundwaves per second. The makers of this supercharged vibrator, which is due to land later this year,…

THE JACKET Preppy style rarely goes out of fashion, so David’s choice of a college bomber jacket is timeless and versatile, suiting both trousers to jeans. For a similar look, try the Virgin Wool-Blend and Leather Bomber by Golden Bear (£445, mrporter.com). THE BOOTS Choose a darker brown, rather than a light tan. David also opts for a shiny finish, and you can do the same by slipping into Cobb’s Brown Leather Chelsea Boot (£125, cobblondon.com). THE HAIR David washes his hair with Aesop Classic Shampoo (£17, aesop.com/uk) for a thorough cleanse, then adds shine and shape with Kiehl’s Creme with Silk Groom (£20, kiehls.co.uk).…

Unless you want to recreate Torvill and Dean’s Bolero on the slippery roads this autumn and winter, you need to think about buying a motor that can cope with adverse conditions. Of course, Land Rover has been building all-weather vehicles for donkey’s years, so you’d expect its latest Discovery Sport (from £30,145, landrover.co.uk) to take this kind of stuff in its stride. And it does, boasting dedicated ‘Mud’ and ‘Snow’ modes that apply exactly the right amount of power to maximise traction on unforgiving surfaces, as well as tyres that are wider and grippier than a bouncer’s arms. Subaru may not be the first marque that springs to mind when you think about no-nonsense vehicles, but the 2018 Outback (from £28,825, subaru.co.uk) laughs in the face of chilly climes, with…

Like Simon Cowell throwing together his latest boyband, Netgear has taken a bunch of brilliant individual components and merged them into one world-beating smart-home kit. Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for the Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi System with Orbi Voice (£330, netgear.com), a genuinely exciting innovation that boasts a Harman Kardon-built Bluetooth speaker, a voice0enabled Alexa personal assistant and a trailblazing tri-band mesh Wi-Fi router. What does it mean? You can conduct all of your IoT shenanigans at lightning-fast speed from literally anywhere in the home. Now, that’s what we call the X factor.…

THE NORTH FACE APEX FLEX GTX 2.0 An ultralightweight (800g) and super-snug choice for exercising outdoors, the Apex Flex GTX with mountain-colour styling keeps you dry thanks to a three-layer Gore-Tex shell. A soft-knit face and stretch knit backer delivers the comfort of a soft hoodie. £250, thenorthface.co.uk CANADA GOOSE MEN’S RIVERHEAD JACKET This Canada Goose favourite is designed with a three-layer outer to protect you from wind, sleet and rain. It also features underarm venting to dispel excess heat. £495, canadagoose.com/uk COLUMBIA OUTDRY EX PLATINUM SHELL According to Columbia, OutDry Extreme is the first fabric technology constructed with a waterproof layer on the outside and soft wicking inside. This essentially means that water vapor can escape without letting water into the jacket. £150, columbiasportswear.co.uk…

AND THE WINNER IS… Sonos Beam Compact size, compact price, but there’s nothing compact about the Beam’s soundstage. It’s rich, loud, and connects with the rest of Sonos’ speakers (as you’d expect) and AirPlay 2 for plenty of multiroom options. Alexa and support adds suitable smarts, and compatibility with more assistants is promised. FOCAL SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 Platinum-award-winning Atmos audio, cramming world-class sound into a compact projecting package that fills the room with sound without filling it with hardware. Even the subwoofer is small, but it makes a big noise. SAMSUNG HW-K950 Another Atmos-rocking soundbar, with neat extra features alongside its array of speakers – try the Surround Sound Expansion Plus mode to upscale bland soundtracks to 5.1.4. You can also use it with Samsung’s multiroom system. SAMSUNG HW-MS…

AND THE WINNER IS… Bowers & Wilkins PX Considering these headphones are Bowers & Wilkins’ debut in the noise-cancelling headphone bracket, they’re absolutely incredible. The company’s deep knowledge of audio shines through in the beautiful sound of this sequel to the awesome P7s, and switching on noise cancelling does nothing to squash it. HIGHLY COMMENDED SONY WH-1000XM2 The WH-1000XM2’s solid 30-hour lifespan and comfortable construction makes them a perfect candidate for consistent travel wear, and the customisable active noise cancelling (ANC) of these closed-back headphones seals the deal for us. Oh, and did we mention that they sound absolutely glorious, too? BEATS STUDIO3 The presence of Apple’s W1 chip means these brash headphones, sporting that classic Beats style and punchy sound, pair and switch seamlesly with Apple devices (and have…

AND THE WINNER IS… Sonos One With a compact footprint hiding a stupendous room-swaddling sound, the Sonos One is the quintessential multiroom speaker. Sonos’ wireless protocol is well-seasoned and glitch free, and the company is upgrading the Alexa-compatible speaker with new support – like the recently-added AirPlay 2 – all the time. Fantastic stuff. ORBITSOUND DOCK E30 So phone-friendly it’s bordering on the ridiculous, the Dock E30 features a Qi charging circuit, a groove to prop up almost any handset or tablet, seamless multiroom support, and bass chops that’ll make your furniture shake. BLUESOUND PULSE MINI Paired with a soundstage that’s full of character, the Mini’s compatibility with a host of hi-res formats and streaming services (with Ethernet, for maximum stability at high bitrates) makes it a great way to…

AND THE WINNER IS… Philips Hue Thanks to a simple setup, great app interface and 16 million colours, it’s easy to see why Hue has become the most popular smart lighting system. Try out one of the starter packs before connecting up to 50 lights to the Hue Bridge. There’s a range of styles to try, including beautiful bulbs and lamps, plus entertainment, outdoor and ‘play’ models. HIGHLY COMMENDED LIFX This easy-to-install lighting system prides itself on low-energy usage and a simple setup. The lightbulbs in the range look futuristic and serve up a huge range of colours. There are modular options too, including the Tile and Beam. Unlike the Hue range, LIFX works out of the box without a hub. IKEA TRÅDFRI Ikea’s no-fuss smart light offering delivers a…

SPONSORED BY If you’re tapping away on an old laptop, you’re missing out on some incredible advances. Over the last few years, technology has transformed laptops both inside and out. We’re talking about a revolution. Screens have become incredibly sharp and beautiful to look at; some are touchscreens, and some can twist and turn into tablets. Apps launch instantly and files appear in a flash thanks to super-speedy SSD storage. The latest Intel® processors deliver truly incredible performance in even the most demanding apps and games. And the bulky batteries of the bad old days are long gone. Cutting-edge laptops such as HP’s next-generation thin and light laptops are incredibly slim but deliver amazing battery life. That means you don’t have to compromise. You can have productivity and portability, performance…

AND THE WINNER IS… Google Home Mini For such a small device, the Home Mini is remarkably loud. It’s also remarkably clever, offering up Google Assistant capabilities and the ability to act as part of a sweet, multi-room audio setup. Perhaps the most remarkable thing is the small price – for such a well designed and sleek gadget, £49 is a bargain. ROKU STREAMING STICK+ Toting support for 4K content, HDR and voice search through its neat little remote, it’s amazing what the Roku Streaming Stick+ manages to pack into such a small body for just £50. Extra points for the free content offerings. SPHERO R2-D2 This Artoo droid waddles, shuffles and bleeps in response to its app, chats with Sphero’s other Star Wars bots, and can even watch the…

Along with Craig Charles, Robert started out as a key member of the cast of Red Dwarf, playing the robot Kryten from series three. Dwarf has proved indestructible but he’s also branched into web broadcasting with Fully Charged, a weekly exploration of all things futuristic and sustainable, with 332,000 subscribers and audiences that run into millions. We called him as he drove to film a new episode. Or at least that was the idea… T3: Wow, your car is very quiet. It’s electric presumably? RL: No, actually I’m not in my car, I had to stop and do some stuff but I do own one – a Tesla Model S 85. T3: Ah, not a Prius any longer? Famously, one once saved your life. RL: Haha, well… it saved my…

AND THE WINNER IS… Bosch Serie 6 We’ve crowned this Bosch dishwasher the winner because it’s oh so quiet, even when washing a big load. That means you can put it on in the evening without disturbing your family. There’s a range of programmes, too, including one to clean delicate glassware without causing any damage. MIELE G6890 SCVI K2O An economical dishwasher with a range of cleaning options, including a speedy power wash. The door automatically opens when you tap it, then at the end of the wash to ensure everything air-dries quickly. It’s Wi-Fi enabled, too, so you can also control it via the app. BEKO DIN 29X20 Do you have pans that need extra scrubbing? This dishwasher has an intense setting to handle stubborn dishes, as well as…

IN ASSOCATION WITH The 2018 Tech Innovation for the Future Awards are designed to seek out the most creative and exciting ideas for how tech can be used to improve our lives, solve real-world problems and deliver genuine benefits. We have opened these awards up for students and recent graduates to submit their concepts and projects that could make real improvements in people’s lives, from the grand to the small. We will choose one of the submitted innovations as the winner, who will receive £10,000 to help bring their idea to life. Two runners up will receive £3,000 and £1,500 respectively.…

AND THE WINNER IS… Sage The Oracle Touch This fully automatic coffee machine enables you to create a professional barista-style brew from the comfort of your home. Use the touchscreen to choose from an Americano, espresso, latte, flat white or cappuccino, then customise your coffee to suit your specific tastes. TEFAL ACTIFRY GENIUS XL A healthier and easier way to prepare fried foods, Tefal’s cooker gives you perfectly crisp chips in just 30 minutes. Zero monitoring or oil required. KITCHENAID ARTISAN STAND MIXER Perhaps the most famous mixer of all time, the Artisan has attachments for all sorts of recipes, including a beater for mash and a whisk for beating eggs. JR ULTRA 8000S 2 A slow juicer that works to deliver the purest juices packed full of nutrients, enzymes…

AND THE WINNER IS … Wattbike Atom Get fit and improve your cycling, all from your living room with the Wattbike Atom, a super-smart bike trainer packed with training plans that enable you to track your performance over time. We like the bike’s Climb Mode, which automatically adjusts your resistance so that it feels like you’re powering up a hill. TECHNOGYM SKILLRUN A treadmill with a big difference, the Skillrun is designed for those who take fitness seriously, and combines cardio and resistance training in one piece of equipment. It’s perfect for runners who want to build strength as well as stamina. NORDICTRACK E10.0 Build this powerful elliptical in three easy steps for a workout that’s all about results. You can adjust the incline to target specific muscle groups, and…

AND THE WINNER IS… Fitbit Versa The Fitbit brand has long been a firm favourite here at T3, but the Versa smartwatch is a great all-rounder with its good-looking screen, heart-rate tracking, truly unisex design and 15 different exercise modes. It also has a four-day battery life and serves up notifications as you work out. It’s the perfect balance. SUUNTO FITNESS 9 This GPS multi-sports watch gives you 120 hours of continuous exercise tracking. It serves up smart charging reminders, and it’s built to last with a rugged design that’s been tested in tough conditions to ensure it’s up to the job. GARMIN 645 MUSIC You can work out phone-free with the 645 Music, which has room for up to 500 audio tracks as well as Garmin Pay. It also…

AND THE WINNER IS… Nextbase 612GW A dashcam means cheaper insurance and greater peace of mind, but not all cams are equal. Nextbase’s super-sharp Sony Exmor optics capture 4K HDR footage, with a wide dynamic range making night driving just as visible when you watch the footage back. This is the best addition you can make to your car, whatever you might drive. TOMTOM VIA 53 TomTom’s history in the sat-nav market shows through in this compact, feature-filled GPS unit. Live mapping updates ensure you’ll always find the best route, and interfacing it with your phone means hands-free calls and messaging, too. THINKWARE F100 Ultra-discreet and highly reliable, Thinkware’s Full HD dashcam is perfect for adding a little security at a very affordable price. We’re impressed with the quality of…

AND THE WINNER IS… John Lewis The consistently strong John Lewis comes out on top not simply because of its still-unrivalled commitment to the customer – lengthy product cover, reasonable prices (with matching to others), a welcoming environment and an excellent website easily won our panel’s affections. AMAZON Where can you get absolutely everything? Amazon. Same-day delivery and reordering make it a unique retailer. CURRYS PC WORLD The high-street giant is a top place to get new tech, and stock checking online before you visit is pure convenience. AO.COM With a focus on the big stuff, AO’s rep as a strong electricals seller with great service ethics is growing fast. RICHER SOUNDS Still rocking hard, Richer Sounds’ products reflect its commitment to the best AV tech for all price brackets.…

AND THE WINNER IS… LG OLED W8 They don’t get thinner than this – really, they don’t. LG’s refresh of the W7 absolutely blew us away: the OLED ‘wallpaper TV’, as it’s been dubbed, is bright and contrasty, has excellent noise reduction, supports high-end Dolby Vision HDR, and all on a screen 2.5mm thick. Even the soundbar it comes with is good. LEICA M10 EDITION ZAGATO Combining Zagato’s Italian car design sensibilities with Leica’s ultra-refined lens and sensor engineering, this crossover camera (limited to 250 units) is an aesthetic take on the M10, which comes 70g lighter than the original. RESSENCE TYPE 2 E-CROWN A beautiful, oil-filled mechanical watch in its own right, but it’s the slip-proof e-crown that really blew us away: set a reference time, or pick your…

SPECIFICATIONS Screen 5.8-inch 2436x1125 OLED Super Retina HD (XS); 6.5-inch 2688x1242 (XS Max) Processor A12 Bionic Storage 64BG/256GB/512GB Cameras 12MP telephoto and wide-angle rear, 7MP True Depth front Battery life up to 20 hours (XS); up to 25 hours (XS Max) Dimensions 143.6x70.9x7.7mm (XS); 157.5x77.4x7.7mm (XS Max) Weight 177g (XS); 208g (XS Max) When it launched last year, the iPhone X was something phone fans desperately wanted: a new style of handset from Apple. That need was filled, so this year we weren’t expecting anything like such a big change – and that’s been the case with the Apple iPhone XS. The new phone is similar to last year’s model, but with some key upgrades: there’s now an option for 512GB of storage, it has an all-new A12 Bionic chipset…

UBTECH WALKER Keep your eye on Ubtech: the toy robot company is one of the best places to bring actually useful robots to the home. Walker is a ‘home butler’ prototype, that it claims could launch in 2019 (and with arms, no less). £TBC, ubtrobot.com SEGWAY LOOMO Firstly, this is a personal transportation system. Fold out the little arms (and head) and it becomes a self-driving bot that follows you autonomously while carrying your shopping home, or your beers to the living room. $1,799 (£1,395), segwayrobotics.com AEOLUS This ‘household helper’ bot can recognise objects using AI-based vision, and then use its grabbing arm to bring them to you. Its other arm is modular and can hold a vacuum cleaner or other equipment. In theory, it’ll be out soon. £TBC, aeolusbot.com…

So far, the T3 hivemind isn’t really sold on the need for gaming-focused phones. The Razer Phone is a great handset, but not because its 120Hz screen and Dolby Atmos speakers are good for games. They’re just nice features generally. It’s the same story with the Honor Play: its huge 6.3-inch screen and high-end processor might be pitched with gaming in mind, but a fast phone with a gorgeous screen is something we can all appreciate. Especially at this price. Game on The Honor Play does have other gaming features beyond those: the GPU Turbo tech aims to keep intensive games running silky smooth by boosting graphics power while playing, while Game Suite mode makes it easy to record what you’re playing and to lock keys from accidental presses. Both…

ISAKE 19 Plenty of mouthwatering Japanese products have passed through these pages over the years, but none quite as mouthwatering as this. Falling into the ‘Junmai Daiginjo’ category of premium sakes, 19 is so-called because it’s brewed with rice that’s been polished down to an incredible 19 per cent of its original size – the finest-milled rice of any sake. Those grain-grinding efforts are well worth it: Isake’s legendary tipple boasts a flavour that’s as subtly sophisticated as a Grand Cru Chablis, its fresh gooseberry and lemon aromas harmonising with delicate notes of quince and limestone. Sure, 400-odd quid might seem like a lot of money to shell out on a bottle of booze, but make no mistake: 19 is one tasty little number. NEXT ISSUE IS ON SALE FRIDAY…

MATT BOLTON Editor Matt’s personal gadget of the year is the Nintendo Switch. Yes, it came out over a year ago, but with the latest batch of games, and a summer of travel, it’s become his essential companion. CLAIRE DAVIES Senior Content Editor Claire’s favourite gadget of the year is one she’s been using pretty much every day: the Urbanista Tokyo wireless earbuds. They connect easily, fit well and make AC/DC sound better than ever… JO GULLIVER Senior Art Editor Jo’s finess ambitions went up a notch this year with her addiction to the Wattbike Atom. The smart features have turned her into a data obsessive – why train if you can’t track every detail? MICHELLE MCLAREN Art Editor Michelle says she couldn’t live without her Garmin Forerunner 645 Music…

The 9000 Series is Philips’ high-end range of shavers, but if the new top-of-the-line Prestige model doesn’t count as a 10000 Series, we don’t know what will. The blades are stronger and sharper, and have a new shape that’s designed to pull your hair in deeper (painlessly!) before cutting, making for a noticeably closer shave. The results are truly impressive. It is genuinely difficult to tell the difference between the results of this razor and a traditional bladed razor. As the owners of particularly bristly and tough stubble, it was a step above even the very best other shavers we’ve tried. The metal rings have an anti-friction coating that promises to make them better for sensitive skin too, and we did find that the closer shave didn’t come with any…

BANG & OLUFSEN BEOSOUND EDGE B&O has reinvented the wheel for its new multi-room speaker, out this November. Using proximity sensors, the Edge will detect when you’re approaching and switch itself on. You can then adjust the volume by rocking the speaker back and forth. £TBC, bang-olufsen.com NENDO BUNACO SPEAKER A collaboration between Bunaco and style studio Nendo, this soundbox relies upon the echo-reducing properties of its coiled beechwood build to produce omnidirectional acoustics that are as soothing as a Shiatsu massage. €1,500 (£1,350), bunaco.co.jp PEOPLE PEOPLE TRANSPARENT SPEAKER Bringing a new meaning to the phrase ‘crystal-clear audio’, this speaker enables you to observe its inner machinations while it pumps out your favurite tunes. There’s also a mini version. €800 (£746), eu.transparentspeaker.com…

POLAROID MINT 2-IN-1 CAMERA Polaroid’s backpacker-friendly latest launch is both a camera and printer, and added extras include an integrated selfie mirror and a self-timer. Printing is easy – choose an effect, add a frame and press the shutter button to get an instant ZINK print. £119.99, argos.co.uk SONY HX99 Snapping an eagle over Machu Picchu will be a breeze with the world’s smallest high zoom (24-720mm) compact. Add stabilisation and a tiltable touch screen and your photos will be ready for National Geographic. £450, sony.co.uk CANON POWERSHOT G7X MARK II Unleash your creativity with this fantastic compact – a one-inch sensor, bright f/1.8-2.8 Canon lens and superior DIGIC 7 provide the power of a DSLR without the bulk. A great option if you’ll be taking both stills and videos.…

AND THE WINNER IS… Amazon Echo Show Adding a screen and camera to a voice assistant may seem like a backwards step, but it introduces another important bit of flexibility to this product. Now, it can show you videos to answer your various questions, enable you to video call someone, and it can display a five-day forecast in less time than it would take to read. It makes smart assistants useful in completely new ways, and that’s an important innovation for their future. DJI MAVIC AIR This folding drone changed the game by bringing brilliant, pro-level features to a drone that’s affordable for your average Joe. Its 4K 60fps camera is broadcast quality, and captures super-smooth footage thanks to being mounted on a 3-axis gimbal. Even better, the Mavic Air can…

AND THE WINNER IS… Bose SoundSport Free Realistically, completely wireless headphones shouldn’t sound this good. But Bose’s wizardly touch has worked its usual magic, and these are among the best-sounding ear buds we’ve ever heard, let alone those with two comfortable, open-designed independent modules. They make everything else sound bad. HIGHLY COMMENDED FLARE AUDIO FLARES PRO Milled from Grade 5 Titanium, these aircraft-grade buds bring out the tiniest details in even the most complex audio, and feel sturdy enough to absorb a lot of punishment. The option of Bluetooth or 3.5mm operation is neat, too. JABRA ELITE 65T True wireless earbuds, with a classy design that sits well in the ears. Backing up that tight noise isolation is adjustable ambient noise, which works well. So you can listen, or pretend…

AND THE WINNER IS… KEF LS50 Wireless We’ve never – never – heard a standalone audio system that sounds as good as KEF’s wireless speakers. Without any sort of external amp or preamp needed, KEF has created a set of active speakers with bass that wows and a top end that can make your hair stand on end, with all the connectivity options that matter. iFixDSD iFi’s Bluetooth DAC can handle hi-res sources and MQA tracks. Whether through your speakers or your headphones (using iFi’s Cyberdrive preamp) it’s audio like you’ve never heard, with wireless convenience. PRO-JECT JUKE BOX 3 Rarely does any company hit the mark as squarely as Pro-ject has with its Juke Box 3 turntable. Because it’s also a phono stage. And an amp. And a preamp.…

IN ASSOCIATION WITH AND THE WINNER IS… Nest iQ Outdoor The iQ Outdoor camera from Nest shoots in 4K and streams Full HD to your phone in real-time, providing some of the clearest footage we’ve seen from a security camera. Built-in person recognition ensures more accurate security notifications. It also comes with an upgraded speaker, a built-in microphone, and great night vision. HIVE VIEW A super-stylish home security camera that’s great for monitoring pets and relatives, the Hive View has a cheap monthly subscription (£4.99 per month) compared to some of its competitors, and offers either 720p HD or 1080p Full HD maximum streaming resolution, depending on the strength of your network connection. NEST HELLO The Nest Hello adds a wide-angle HD camera to your doorbell so you’ll aways know…

AND THE WINNER IS… Amazon Echo Spot Amazon’s Echo range has consistently impressed us, and the Echo Spot may be the best yet, thanks to its good-looking design, compact size and handy 2.5-inch screen. You can use the dinky smart speaker to make video calls, watch videos, get weather updates, and much more. And with Alexa built-in, it really is the ideal compact addition to any room. GOOGLE HOME MINI The Google Home Mini is both small and compact, which means that it fits anywhere and looks good everywhere. It also has Google Assistant smarts, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built-in. It’s a great addition to your growing smart home, especially if you’re already a fan of Google products. SONOS ONE Ideal for audiophiles, the Sonos One brings exceptional…

AND THE WINNER IS… Asus ROG Zephyrus Making the most of Nvidia’s Max-Q hardware shrink, the ROG Zephyrus squashes a Geforce 1080 and an 8th-gen Core i7 CPU into an incredibly thin case. A clever ventilation system ensures the laptop stays cool, even under the pressure of full-bore gaming. In short, the ROG Zephyrus is an engineering masterpiece. ACER PREDATOR TRITON 700 There’s rarely any innovation in laptop design, but Acer’s decision to move the touchpad of this high-end machine to a glass panel above the keyboard – because, hey, you’re going to plug in a mouse anyway – is a real touch of aesthetic genius. HP OMEN 15 A laptop with exceptional build quality, perfectly adequate power, and a price tag that actually makes sense. HP has put together…

AND THE WINNER IS… Sony A7 III A fantastic all-rounder camera, the 24.2MP Sony A7 III has one of the very best mirrorless autofocus systems available right now. It also boasts sharp 4K video and has a truly excellent image quality. It’s ideal for all your shooting needs, and is much improved on previous versions thanks to the introduction of better battery life and handling. SONY RX100 VI One of the most capable compact cameras money can buy right now, the RX100 VI takes excellent photos with its 20.1MP sensor. Sony’s second snapper in this awards category features 24fps burst shooting, advanced 4K video, and makes use of a highly sophisticated autofocus system. FUJIFILM X-H1 A great camera, and one of the best in the X series mirrorless range. Built…

AND THE WINNER IS… Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Our 2018 winner delivers the most powerful suction of any cordless vacuum on the market, and it’s pretty darn quiet too. The cleaner’s fully-sealed filtration system traps 99.97 per cent of particles for a healthier home environment – making it ideal for allergy sufferers – all while leaving both hard floors and carpets spotlessly clean. MIELE BLIZZARD CX1 COMFORT POWERLINE A bagless vacuum delivering exceptional performance, thanks to tech that generates a flow velocity of more than 100 km/h. A HEPA2 lifetime filter traps up to 99.99 per cent of dust and other allergens. HIGHLY COMMENDED NEATO BOTVAC CONNECTED D7 One of the smartest robo vacs on the market, the D7 uses lasers to map your house and create a plan for…

AND THE WINNER IS… Miele K 28202 D WS Fitted with a fan for circulating cool air, this Miele fridge provides a consistent temperature throughout, which chills food and drinks 50 per cent quicker and keeps it fresher for longer. It also has LED lighting that’s efficient and maintenance-free. BOSCH SERIE 2 CLASSIXX Temperature sensors monitor both inside and outside of this fridge, so that it maintains a constant temperature no matter how hot it gets in the room. Energy-efficient LED lights are an added boon. SAMSUNG FAMILY HUB This fridge-freezer can act as the hub of your smart home, with a feature that keeps tabs on the food inside and a screen on the outside that you can use for playing videos, following recipes and much more. HOOVER WIZARD…

AND THE WINNER IS… Dyson Pure Cool The Pure Cool from Dyson keeps the air in your home cool and fresh, with a powerful fan and purifier that can detect and capture dust, gases, particles and harmful bacteria in the air. It’s also mericfully quiet. Perfect. MEACO 1056 AIR CIRCULATOR This quiet and energy-efficient fan from Meaco delivers multi-direction airflow that bounces around the room for even cooling. FALMEC BELLARIA A stylish air purifier and ionisation device that uses the same tech as Falmec’s kitchen extractors, as well as doubling as a lamp. VAX PURE AIR 300 A built-in 360-degree filter removes smoke, pollen and harmful bacteria, so it’s ideal for hayfever, asthma and allergy sufferers. PHILIPS AC 3256 This device removes ultrafine particles and captures 99 per cent of…

IN ASSOCIATION WITH AND THE WINNER IS… Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam Even huge event spaces can be sustainable, as shown by this Dutch arena’s ingenious use of green energy. 4,200 solar panels provide power to Europe’s largest energy storage (using Nissan batteries), while water from a nearby lake provides the building’s cooling. AFRICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DISTRIBUTOR SOLAR CHARGING KIOSKS Phones are changing the lives of many across Africa, and these mobile solar stations give them a way to charge using renewable energy. GRAVIKY LABS AIR INK This ink is made from pollution. A device fitted to car exhausts captures soot, which is processed and purified into a safe carbon pigment. 45 mins of exhaust soot can fill a normal-sized pen. PAVEGEN V3 ENERGY GENERATING PAVEMENT Each of these panels can…

AND THE WINNER IS… Canyon Roadlite CF 9.0 A road bike that’s fit for a range of purposes, from cycling to work and back, to providing you with a serious cardio workout on the weekends. The Roadlite CF 9.0 from Canyon is made for comfort, with built-in tech that guarantees a smooth ride, absorbing rough roads without tiring you out or cutting down your speed. SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX ELITE A road bike designed for a variety of surfaces thanks to its Future Shock suspension technology, developed with McLaren Applied Technologies. Thanks to a super-light frame and targeted stiffness, you’ll always be comfortable and in control when riding. BMC ROADMACHINE 03 ONE An all-rounder bike built to deliver what matters most to cyclists: top performance, comfort and speed. The BMC RoadMachine 03…

AND THE WINNER IS… Philips 9000 Series Prestige The Series 9000 Prestige might give you the closest shave you’ve ever had. It has extra-strong blades that can shave even week-old stubble smoothly, and cut closer to the skin, as well as anti-friction rings for irritation-free gliding. It uses Qi wireless charging, so you can charge from its own pad, or pop it on any charger. PANASONIC ER-GD60 I-SHAPER Style, trim and shave with this handy grooming gadget from Panasonic. 20 different cutting lengths mean plenty of precision and a detail attachment enables you to style hard-to-reach areas, such as around your jawline. BRAUN SERIES 9 9296CC This waterproof shaver has an advanced motor that can shave more hair in one stroke than other shavers, whether you’re using it dry, wet…

AND THE WINNER IS… Jaguar I-PACE Here’s a car that almost defies classification, because Jaguar didn’t stick to one. Instead it focused on making its first all-electric vehicle into the very best car it could be. With a 300-mile range, 394bhp to all four wheels, and a delectable trim, it doesn’t matter if this is an SUV, a sports car or a sedan – it’s just great. End of. VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC Designed with a punchy, responsive power plant and a commendable infotainment system, VW’s comfortable and agile crossover hatchback rides high and feels like a much bigger vehicle than it is in truth. It ain’t short on slick exterior looks, either. ASTON MART IN VANTAGE Aston fired at the 911 and hit target with this V8 sports car, producing serious…

AND THE WINNER IS… Honor 10 Last year’s Honor 9 was awesome, and the Honor 10 continues that trend, bringing in high-end features for a lot less money. The notched screen is bright and clear, the cameras are excellent, the performance is flagship-grade, and the iridescent case options are utterly unique. It’s a mid-range phone that doesn’t know it’s mid-range. HIGHLY COMMENDED NOKIA 6 This is a stunning little phone at a tiny price point, offering near-as stock Android running on a solid processor, a great, bright 5.5-inch screen, and a satisfying shell. The Zeiss-lensed camera isn’t too shabby, either. What a package. MOTO G6 A cheaper phone, with high-end flair. That dual camera, complete with depth-sensing Portrait mode, produces excellent results, and the slick rear exudes glassy premium charm.…

AND THE WINNER IS… Apple iPhone X Apple set the phone agenda with the striking notch design, premium steel build and powerful ‘Bionic’ processor. Throw in a gorgeous OLED screen, brilliant camera and secure Face ID scanning, and you can see why – even a year on from its release – no phone has so far managed to do it all better. SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 The S9 isn’t a big leap forward from the S8 in terms of design and features. That’s because the wheel didn’t need reinventing. Improved photos from a slick, dual-aperture camera, a great screen and epic speed add up to an ace phone. HIGHLY COMMENDED HUAWEI P20 PRO The impressive three-camera system on the back of the P20 Pro make it this year’s best camera phone.…

APPLE IPHONE X Our Phone of the Year winner was a strong contender for this award too – you only need to glance around at how many people have one, despite its ultra-premium price tag, to realise how strongly Apple hit this out of the park. There’s a premium quality to the phone’s finish that few other gadgets match this year, and the boldness of its button-less design showed us that Apple still has the capacity to surprise. The iPhone X is simply a brilliant bit of tech that deserves to be celebrated. SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 Samsung may have taken a year off from pushing forward the design of its phones – instead taking the time to refine the already excellent S8’s build – but it didn’t relent on the…

When Apple said it saw the iPhone X design as the future of its phone, it wasn’t kidding. This year, every new model uses the nearly all-screen look, including this lower-cost model. Starting from £749 (64GB), the iPhone XR still packs in the super-fast A12 Bionic chip and Face ID, but the screen is an LCD instead of OLED, and it’s at a 6.1-inch size that splits the difference between the iPhone XS and XS Max. There’s also a single rear camera instead of the twin setup on the XS. You still get Portrait Mode, though (in the past, only dual-cam iPhones have offered this). It’s not quite as premium in the hand as the iPhone XS – the aluminium build brings with it slightly larger bezels, and is a…

It’s T3 Awards season once again – the culmination of months of planning, short-listing, and finger-pointing discussions about what elevates a product to the lofty heights of winning an award… or even our big Gadget of the Year gong. In some cases, we’re discussing things outside of our own experiences, such as how much of an impact on the industry we think a product has had, or whether its features have out-innovated something else on the market. And then we talk about the more subjective elements, like which products we think are the most pleasant to use, or made the most difference in our lives. Somewhere in the middle of all that, our jury found a consensus on which devices deserve to be recognised as the best of the best.…

NIXON TIME TELLER PUSHEAD The Pushead is based on Nixon’s bestseller, but features Metallica’s iconic graphics, as well as neat details such as torq screw indices and a barbed seconds hand. £110, metallica.com/store TRIWA VIVID KLINGA Aiming to transform watches from status symbol to modern style symbol, TRIWA blends classic silhouettes with Scandinavian simplicity. This watch stands out with playful splashes of colour. £149, triwa.com ALPINA ALPINERX Alpina’s newest watch is every outdoor lover’s dream. As well as telling the time, it combines environmental and movement sensors to measure your activity and the environment around you. £795, alpinawatches.com…

HOLLYWOOD EXPRESS 3-BIKE CAR RACK Why hire bikes when you can take your own? This rack attaches to your car via six fastening straps for impressive stability, while rubber separators stop your bikes from getting scratched. £55.99, tredz.co.uk THULE WAVE SURF RACK/WINGBAR 963 No self-respecting surf dude (yes, we’re cool) wants their board to get damaged in transit. Featuring four rubber cradles and taut straps, the Wave Surf Rack provides optimum protection – and the WingBar it attaches to packs drag-reducing tech for improved fuel economy. £75/£93 for two, thule.com KAMEI 330 ROOF BOX With room for six skis (although feel free to cram it with pants, socks, booze… whatever), a secure locking system and a chiselled, impact-resistant build, the Kamei 330 will keep anything you store up there safe…

It’s a great time to show Indonesia some love – last August’s earthquakes had a devastating impact, although the damage was mostly limited to northern Lombok. Additionally, the government recently announced extra investment in 10 lesserknown destinations, including the tropical paradise of Morotai island. And don’t forget Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta – now regarded as a destination in its own right. Head here for delicious food and its fantastic jazz scene. Visit indonesia.travel/gb to find out more about the options there. South America has always been popular with backpackers, and new routes offered by airlines such as LATAM (latam.com) make it easy to hop from one country to the next. We’d recommend starting with Peru – clamber up to Machu Picchu before heading to Lake Titicaca. From there it’s a short…

Losing weight usually involves eating less and moving more. Lumen, a new health startup, wants to make hitting your goal weight a much easier process. The breathalyser-style device uses tech based on Respiratory Quotient (RQ) to measure your metabolism and whether you’re burning fat or carbs. Lumen translates that data into a food plan, suggesting meals to optimise your energy levels. It’ll also take into account your previous night’s sleep, and your day’s activity, to show how they affect your ability to lose or maintain weight.…

INTO THE BREACH This brilliant turn-based strategy game puts you in control three giant mechs, protecting the world against giant monsters. It’s a perfect fit on Nintendo Switch. BE THE COWBOY – MITSKI We’re lapped up every album from Mitski since the release of 2016’s dazzling Puberty 2. Her new album is her best yet, examining self-worth and fame against beautiful indie pop. THE INNOCENTS Say hello to Netflix’s ghostly new show The Innocents. Two love-struck teens plan to elope, but there’s a problem: she’s a shapeshifter who can assume the form of anyone she touches.…

AND THE WINNER IS… Sony AF8 A further refinement of last year’s A1 (also a T3 Award winner), which tightens up every aspect of the telly: the screen-vibrating sound is better, there’s a return to a classic design aesthetic, and the picture quality is amazing thanks to the exemplary X1 Extreme picture processor. All this combines to make the AF8 the very best TV you can buy. HIGHLY COMMENDED LG OLED C8 Imbued with the slick power of webOS, and run by the same Alpha 9 chip that backs up the rest of LG’s current 4K OLED offerings, the LG OLED C8 is a masterclass in TV design. It’s super-sharp, upscales perfectly, and it’s fast enough to handle all of your twitch gaming too. PHILIPS OLED 803 Marking the debut of…

AND THE WINNER IS… Audio Pro Addon C3 How many ways does the Addon C3 impress? From its easy-to-configure multiroom setup, to direct support for a stack of streaming services, it’s just about the most flexible portable speaker out there, and its output completely blew us away. For a device this small, it has no business sounding this good. But it does. HIGHLY COMMENDED UE MEGABLAST Rarely does a name so brash dodge hyperbole so well: UE’s waterproof device projects a pillar of noise that’s loud and thick enough to keep a party rocking for as long as its wholly generous 16-hour battery lasts. And you can even cue up your next banger using your voice alone, thanks to built-in Amazon Alexa support. BOOMBOCS Some way between classic styling, hi-fi…

Craig began showbiz life doing a regular poet segment on a chat show (that’s the 1980s for you). To readers of this mag he’ll be best known as Dave Lister in Red Dwarf, and for hosting cybernetic ’90s wrestle fest Robot Wars and, more recently, The Gadget Show. We called on Craig as he took a well-deserved break in Corfu, having DJed his Funk and Soul Show in Norwich and then Hyde Park over the two days before flying out. Our Tech Personality of 2018 was in typically relaxed and affable form… T3: Hi Craig, the T3 Awards is at Ministry of Sound this year, do you want to DJ? CC: Oh yeah, I’ll bring me USB sticks along, heheh. I used to go to Ministry back when I lived…

IN ASSOCIATION WITH AND THE WINNER IS… Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft’s hardware division is on fire right now, and this sublime 2-in-1 is the proof. The Surface Book 2 works just as well as a tablet as it does with its keyboard module attached and running as a full-blown laptop. It’s outrageously powerful, outwardly luxurious, and monumentally versatile. If you can find one, buy one. You won’t regret it. DELL XPS 13 The latest refresh of Dell’s ultra-compact laptop line somehow makes things even better, with an improved InfinityEdge display, Dell Cinema upgrades to colour depth, streaming fidelity and audio, and an even thinner aluminium unibody that rarely gets hot thanks to new, improved cooling tech. It’s all kinds of impressive. ASUS ZENBOOK UX310UA Gorgeously finished in brushed aluminium,…

AND THE WINNER IS… SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless There’s a huge amount of competition in the headset market, but SteelSeries’ premier cans get the entire checklist right: supreme comfort, flawless wireless connectivity, a great microphone, and absolutely beautiful sound. They’re at the top of the tree, and it’ll take something very special to knock them down. RAZER MAMBA + FIREFLY HYPERFLUX The Mamba HyperFlux is a super-light, battery-free 16,000dpi wireless mouse that’ll never let you down, and the Firefly HyperFlux is the reason why: it’s part mouse mat, part wireless charging pad to power the Mamba, and part communications hub. And it comes with customisable Chroma lighting, of course. ROCCAT HORDE AIMO Mixing membrane and mechanical keyboard technology, the quiet-action Horde AIMO has easily identifiable keys and a low action…

AND THE WINNER IS… GoPro Hero6 Could there be any other winner? The Hero6 features improvements to image quality and transfer speeds. It also boasts 4K 60fps and super-slow-motion Full HD 240fps video. As you’d expect, it has a waterproof and durable body, as well as improved image stabilisation to handle the most extreme conditions. Ready to meet the Hero7? Read our review on p113. GOOGLE CLIPS A tiny clip-on camera developed by Google, Clips has 16GB of on-board storage and can record video for up to three hours. A flashing LED shows when it’s recording and, thanks to smart algorithms, it can detect interesting events to record automatically. SONY RX0 An action cam that serves up fantastic imaging performance thanks to a 1.0-inch, 15.6MP image sensor for sports photography…

AND THE WINNER IS… AEG 9000 Series Think of this winning washing machine from AEG as a trusted clothes guardian. That’s because it delivers a thorough clean and top performance, but also cares for your clothes without compromise. It promises to maintain the colour, shape and feel of your garments – no more faded t-shirts or shrunken jumpers! It’s A+++ rated for energy efficiency, too. MIELE WKG 120 This intelligent washer tailors the amount of detergent and fabric softener to each cycle so that it matches up with the demands of the clothes you’re washing. Miele has also designed the WKG 120 (*) with a honeycomb drum to ensure that washed items get less creased, reducing your ironing duties. That’s worth celebrating. LG 6 MOTION Supercharge laundry day with the…

AND THE WINNER IS… Rangemaster Elise 110 This super-stylish, high-end oven is inspired by top continental chefs. It comes in a range of colours, from white to cherry red, and sports a gas hob featuring six burners. Want more? The Elise 110 has a fan oven and a multifunction oven, which offers seven settings in addition to self-cleaning lines for zero hassle. PANASONIC NN-CS 894 A family-sized oven with microwave, convection, grill and steam functions, you can now prepare a huge range of meals without any of the hard work. A large display assists you while you cook, and a self-cleaning coating inside takes the trouble out of cleaning. AEG SENSECOOK PYRO Your food will never be burnt or undercooked again, thanks to this oven’s built-in food sensor that takes…

AND THE WINNER IS… Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Designed to give anywhere a deep clean, the Dyson V10 stick-style cordless vacuum generates a huge force of more than 79,000g, which sucks up all kinds of teeny particles, then expels cleaner air. It’s acoustically engineered, too, to absorb vibrations and dampen sound. SAGE THE ORACLE TOUCH A bean-to-cup coffee machine that’ll make it feel like a barista is working in your kitchen. Swipe through the touchscreen menu and choose which coffee you want, then adjust the strength, texture and temperature to suit you. SAMSUNG FAMILY HUB Way more than a fridge, the mighty Family Hub has built-in 5W speakers so that you can play music in the kitchen. Like to cook? Fire up (via the app) recipes on its integrated display,…

AND THE WINNER IS… Stihl RMA 235 This mower is lightweight at only 14kg, making gardening much easier for your spine. It has a motor unit with an eco mode and a flow-optimised blade to ensure maximum efficiency, along with five height settings. It runs using Stihl’s battery system – the power packs work with loads of other tools in the range. It’s brilliantly versatile. GREENWORKS G40LM35 A lightweight and nimble mower, the G40LM35 can cut up to 300m² on only one battery charge, and charges to full in just 60 minutes. It comes with five different height options, with a cutting height range of 20mm to 70mm. ROBOMOW RS635 The flagship model from Robomow, the RS635 can autonomously tackle lawns of up to 3,600m² using a floating cutter deck…

AND THE WINNER IS… Jabra Elite Active 65t Built for active lifestyles, Jabra’s super-secure wireless earbuds provide best in class in-ear stability. They offer five hours of battery life, and come with a pocket-friendly charging case that provides two extra charges. They also offer voice support for Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant, should you need it. OPTOMA NUFORCE BE SPORT4 These Bluetooth in-ear headphones have a durable design and custom ear tips to keep them securely in place. They deliver two hours of music on just 15 minutes of charge, and are sweat-and water-resistant. BOSE SOUNDSPORT FREE True wireless earbuds serving up rich, powerful sound, plus a secure and comfortable fit. They’re water-resistant and durable, offering a superb soundtrack whether your phone is in your pocket or strapped to your…

AND THE WINNER IS… G-Ro Carry-On Classic Thought carry-on cases were boring? Think again. The G-Ro Classic has a range of smart features to keep your gadgets powered up, and enables you to track your luggage if it’s misplaced. There are lots of pockets, as well as wheel tech capable of rolling over all kinds of terrain. TILE SPORT The Tile Sport is a Bluetooth tracker inside a minimal tag that can attach to anything you worry about losing. Open the accompanying app and it’ll show you where your Tile is. You can also activate its alarm via the app. SAMSONITE COSMOLITE SPINNER 55CM Strong and light, the Cosmolite Spinner has a ribbed, shell design that’s inspired by nature to withstand knocks without any added weight. It also comes in…

AND THE WINNER IS… Tudor Black Bay GMT A distinctive design with 41mm steel casing and a blue and burgundy bezel, the Black Bay GMT is a bold watch for making a fashion statement. Its new GMT feature establishes the local time, but doesn’t lose sight of the time in two other time zones, making it ideal for people who travel regularly. HIGHLY COMMENDED CHRISTOPHER WARD C65 TRIDENT DIVER The C65 Trident Diver is a stylish timepiece that can be accessorised with every outfit, from a well-cut suit to a hoody. Despite its ’60s looks, it has plenty of gadgetry, such as a uni-directional dive-time bezel. MARLOE WATCH COMPANY LOMOND CHROMOSCOPE A watch with modern styling that still nods to traditional designs, the Lomond prides itself on the most accurate…

The Apple Watch has stayed more or less the same since its launch, give or take a few colour changes. The new model finally moves things forward, cutting 0.7mm off the thickness, and increasing the size of the screens so that they take up more of the front without making the case noticeably bigger. Even though it’s a tad thinner, Apple says it gets the same battery life (which it quotes at 18 hours, but we get at least double that from the Series 3 when not using the GPS intensely). The new processor will help with keeping the power low (and is a faster dual-core chip), as does a different power-sipping display tech. The Digital Crown has been re-engineered to now include haptic feedback as you turn it, which…

SPECIFICATIONS Projector resolution LED 720p HD, 52-359cm size Speakers 4x 10W full-range drivers, 50W subwoofer Cameras 13MP 360-degree top camera, 5MP front camera Operating system Keecker OS1, Android TV 7 Storage 32GB or 128GB Dimensions 38.8x37.8x39.7cm Weight 9.4kg Technology is on the cusp of something huge. All the advances in sensors, AI and batteries mean that the dream of home robots to assist us is within reach. Okay, it won’t exactly be The Jetsons or I, Robot at first (which is probably a good thing, in the latter case), but the path that started with time-saving robot vacuums is leading somewhere really exciting. The next big step looks like the bot we have here: Keecker. Short and sweet Standing 15 inches tall, Keecker trundles around your home like a baby…

Let’s be honest, shall we? A good laptop bag is essential in this day and age. Whether you need to carry your tech, your lunch or mission-critical documents, we all rely upon being able to move around our stuff day-to-day without it getting lost or damaged en route. So choosing a bag should be at the top of your purchasing list. That bag needs to look good, too. That’s why we’ve tested six of the most stylish laptop bags to help you find the ideal one. Each of these bags does its job a little differently to the next, but there’s a few things they all must do: carry your tech around in relative safety (bonus points if the bag offers more than a laptop sleeve), and make you look…