Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 198 i T3 Australia

1 iPAD PRO M1 From $1,199, apple.com/au How Pro can you go? Turns out the answer is ‘pretty pro’, particularly if you’re Apple on a new product rampage. More on the rest in the next few Horizon entries, because basically everything in Apple’s spring launch event was pretty cool (even the new purple-hued iPhone variety) but it’s the iPad Pro that really shines. Apple has now brought the best version of its lauded M1 chip – the same eight-core CPU, eight-core GPU processor at the heart of the 2020 spin of the MacBook Pro – to something other than a Mac, and completely overhauled our expectations for what a high-end iPad should be in the process. The company claims the M1 in the new iPad Pro bumps its processing performance…

The G-FLY midsole found in the Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max ($289, inov-8.com) uses a unique foam: it’s the world’s first graphene-enhanced midsole, making it more resilient as well as providing better energy returns than standard EVA foam, according to Inov-8. The shoes also feature the Boomerang insole made of expanded TPU beads and the Adapter-Fit upper, which delivers a supportive fit with its breathable mesh construction. Could be these shoes will provide the competitive edge to trail runners.…

Q JAMES HOLBROOK Gas gives you far more control and flexibility when it comes to cooking, with adjustable heat and nifty extras Do I go gas or charcoal BBQ? A Oh boy. You’re basically asking people with tanned necks and meat sweats to send GaGu crayon-scrawled letters here, but he is not afraid. Guru’s own preference is for charcoal, essentially because it gets his testosterone flowing, and there’s nothing quite like being choked by smoke while annihilating burgers over uncontrollable heat. That, by your author’s estimation, is the true essence of the barbecue. Go premium, lest it rust out. Guru has his eye on the Kamado Joe Classic II ($2,299), a ceramic beast which makes few bones of its similarity to the iconic Big Green Egg but looks, if it…

Such excitement this month: Apple had one of its (socially distanced and Covid secure) events! These are like the big classic rock concerts of tech, by which I mean they are popular with old guys and the merch is real expensive. Apple is rather like the Rolling Stones of tech, as people still love them even though they look a little less steady on their feet than they used to. They know to play all the big hits to keep the faithful happy and this time out they excelled themselves by having a new range of iMacs in different colours. This was a smart move on several levels: things that are colourful look exciting and nice, so that’s a win straight off. But it was also an obvious call-back to…

1 CANNONDALE SUPERSIX EVO CARBON DISC ULTEGRA The SuperSix EVO is an astonishingly fast road bike with a drag-reducing, ultra-light carbon frame, HollowGram 35 carbon wheels, Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes and integrated Cannondale app connectivity. It’s beautiful too. $5,899, cannondale.com 2 FITBEAST RESISTANCE BANDS This set of resistance bands has five colour-coded bands from 4.5kg and rising to 22.7kg, delivering a maximum combined resistance of 68kg. Fitbeast promises that they’ll last for at least 30,000 stretches and the pack includes a strong door anchor and soft ankle straps. $65, fitbeastsport.com 3 POWERHOOP DELUXE This is no ordinary hula hoop. It has adjustable weight, starting at 1.6kg and rising to 1.9kg thanks to stainless steel inserts; you can get additional weights to take it up to a whopping 2.2kg. Clever…

WORK 1 DYSON PURIFIER HOT+COOL FORMALDEHYDE Trust Dyson to remove a pollutant we didn’t even know to worry about. While this follow-up to the original Purifier heats and chills when necessary, it also snares dust, allergens and bacteria, and has a filter specifically to destroy formaldehyde in the air. There’s also voice control, 350 degrees of oscillation, and a display to keep you in the air quality loop. $TBA, dyson.com.au 2 JURA E8 BEAN-TO-CUP COFFEE MACHINE If your working day has moved from an office via Pret to the study via the kitchen, it’s time to invest in a barista-level coffee machine. The Jura E8 serves up coffee-shop-quality beverages at the press of a button. Seventeen drinks are offered via the preprogrammed menu, including a cortado, latte macchiato, and the…

Choosing between the various cameras on the market that are ideal for vlogging can be tricky. We’ve selected a diverse range here, to suit different types of content creators, as well as one which should work well as a good ‘all-rounder’. Whether you’re serious about vlogging or just getting started, there’s something for you here. We’ve also selected cameras that slot into different price points. From the cheap, pocket-friendly and adventure proof GoPro HERO 9 Black, to the most expensive, the super flexible Panasonic S5, you can get started with video creation and share your adventures right away with our selection. ALL-ROUNDER FUJIFILM X-S10 One of the best all-round cameras, this is a great choice if you want to shoot lots of different types of content. It records uncropped 4K/30p…

$375 july.com Now that travel is somewhat possible again – albeit to frequently changing landscapes – it’s an excellent time to reintroduce yourself to the jet age with this next-gen traveller’s bag. Calling it a mere bag is a cruel slap in the face. This is the Batmobile of carry on bags. Of sorts. At least, in the sense that those things you wish existed in certain situations in your travelling past are now here and ready to roll. Under the pop-up handle, and protected by a little latched flap, is a 10,000mAh battery. Pretty handy – top up your phone while waiting in the departure lounge, or keep that laptop alive just long enough to finish your presentation. It has USB, Type C and Micro USB ports, and if…

1 SONY BRAVIA XR A90J Sony’s 4K HDR OLED TV features a new processor, the Cognitive Processor XR. It uses AI to analyse and enhance multiple parts of the picture simultaneously. The Bravia also makes sounds such as vocals emanate from the correct part of the screen, and it can automatically upsample audio to 5.1.2 surround. $TBA, sony.com 2 CLEARAUDIO CONCEPT An extraordinary feat of audio engineering, a turntable that delivers a compelling experience from your favourite vinyl. It’s an incredibly transparent, detailed, spacious turntable that doesn’t smother the most delicate details: it gets out of the way so you can enjoy the music as the artist intended. $2,695, clearaudio.de 3 B&O BEOSOUND STAGE The Beosound Stage delivers a thrilling soundtrack to movies and games, and it makes music sound…

1 PHILIPS HUE The Hue range just keeps growing. There’s an HDMI splitter that syncs your lighting with the game you’re playing or the film you’re watching, gradient light strips for interesting effects, lamps for indoor and out and, of course, lots and lots of smart bulbs in a variety of sizes and styles. You’ll be amazed how light can transform your home. $various, philips-hue.com 2 ECOHUMAN CLICK & GROW SMART GARDEN The Ecohuman Click & Grow is a smart planter that enables you to grow fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables indoors with almost no effort thanks to its Smart Soil technology and integrated LED lighting. It comes in sizes ranging from a small herb planter to a large, tiered indoor garden. $TBC, eu.clickandgrow. 3 NEST PROTECT Nest Protect is…

ONEPLUS WATCH Why partner your OnePlus phone with anything else? Not only does the new Watch offer an absurd 14-day battery life, 2GB of music storage 24/7 and comprehensive health tracking but it costs half the price of an Apple Watch. $279, oneplus.com JABRA ELITE 75T While the newer 85T get all the attention these days, if you’re looking for some great value true wireless buds to pair with your phone, the 75T are still a fantastic choice. Surprisingly bassy, comfortable and with an awesome battery life. $177, jabra.com ONEPLUS WARP CHARGE 50 WIRELESS CHARGER Charging tech has always been one of OnePlus’s secret weapons. Take advantage of the 9 Pro’s awesome 50W Qi charging with this charger and juice your phone fully in 45 minutes. $116, oneplus.com…

B&O BEOSOUND STAGE If you’re buying the best TV tech on the market, you want to pair it with the best sound money can buy. Packed with 11 drivers and Dolby Atmos, this stylish soundbar creates a detailed wall of sound with truly impressive height. $2,649, bang-olufsen.com PHILIPS HUE PLAY GRADIENT LIGHTSTRIP Add to the vivid colours and superb contrast of your set by adding these Ambilight-style lightstrips. Lighting your wall up in colours that extend the action on screen, they’ll add that final punch to the knockout images your set offers. From $300, philips-hue.com PLAYSTATION 5 Given the QN95A’s gift for gaming, pairing it with a PS5 is a bit of a no brainer. Not only will it make the most of that 120Hz refresh rate and blazing fast…

From $2,998 lg.com The Gram 17 range has always been extremely light, and extremely powerful. We named the 2020 version “the best 17-inch laptop out there for non-gamers” and the 2021 version improves on that further. But can a laptop be this big and this light, yet still perform well under pressure? When we took our LG Gram 17 out of the box, there were two things we noticed. Firstly, the weight, or more accurately lack of it. At 1.35kg, it just doesn’t feel like it could be a powerful computer, because despite its imposing size, it’s so amazingly light. Secondly, its flatness. This laptop, which is made from a magnesium alloy used in military aircraft, is so thin, and the top so geometrically rectangular (thanks to a ‘hidden hinge’…

The new Polar Vantage M2 ($449, polar.com) is the second iteration of the Vantage M, as the name suggests. The Vantage M2 is a mid-range multisport watch that inherited many of the Polar Vantage V2’s features but thankfully lost the confusing control scheme. As expected from a Polar wearable, the Vantage M2 puts a huge emphasis on training load and recovery. The returning and new features include adaptive running training plans and Training Load Pro, the latter of which provides ‘detailed insights to aid complete physical recovery before the next session’. The M2 is also capable of tracking sleep, thanks to its Sleep Plus Stages and Nightly Recharge features that provide detailed insights for sleep duration and quality. The FitSpark feature offers personalised daily workout guidance based on recovery, readiness…

TAKO TSUBO L’Imperatrice are probably Guru’s favourite band. As French as an onion baguette, super-dreamy, frosty cool indie, perfect dinnertime background or working music. TOM AND JERRY Anti-recommendation time: Guru, remembering the one VHS tape his grandparents owned, rented this trash fire on Google Play. Even the junior Gurus loathed it. PHINEAS AND FERB A recommendation from Guru’s kids here, who’ve been main-lining the entire P&F canon on Disney+. Every episode is wildly different and refreshingly familiar.…

1 ASTROHAUS FREEWRITE TRAVELER The Traveler promises to be the ultimate distraction-free writing environment: all it lets you do is write. The e-ink screen means you can go four weeks between charges, the scissor keyboard is comfortable for even long sessions and at .7kg it’s lighter than a typical laptop. $700, getfreewrite.com 2 NIKON D850 With 45.7 megapixels, the equivalent ISO range of 32 to 102,400, full-frame 4K video recording and fast data transfer, the Nikon D850 is a superb camera for serious photography. Everything about the Nikon is pretty much perfect, apart from availability: many retailers have had limited stock in recent months. $3,299, nikon.com.au 3 LOGITECH BRIO STREAM Fancy being a streaming celebrity? The Brio Stream is as essential as a ring light. It streams up to 4K…

JABRA ELITE ACTIVE 65T The Jabras have an understated design more stylish than the competition. They’re easy-to-use and you get five hours from one charge and 15 hours with the charging case. Designed with fitness in mind, they offer a comfy fit and integrated motion sensor. $128, jabra.com.au LYPERTEK PUREPLAY Z3 Lypertek is an up-and-coming audio brand with a pair of true wireless earbuds that gives some of the high-end devices a run for their money – all for under $100. These buds offer you exceptional sound, as well as 10 hours of battery life in the buds and 70 hours with the case – the mightiest charging case on our list. $85, amazon.com.au ENACFIRE E60 One of the cheapest pairs of true wireless earbuds you can buy, the sound…

HOW WE TEST 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 exists. In here you’ll find only the latest and hottest tech. Each product has been handpicked and tested by T3’s experts. We only choose people with specialist knowledge for each test, so you know you’re going to get an outcome based on many years of experience in their respective field. As well as our traditional five-star rating system (right), we also give out awards to particularly exceptional gadgets, using the line-up below - so when you spot one of these,…

$TBA samsung.com The QN95A range is Samsung’s flagship 4K TV for 2021, and it’s both priced and specified accordingly. Most intriguing is the ‘Neo QLED’ designation, which indicates the QN95A is a Mini-LED design, with all of the gains in black levels, contrast and backlighting control this new technology promises. This isn’t the only Mini-LED TV we’ll see this year (we’re expecting them to make a huge splash), but Samsung is first to get it into our hands. It sets one hell of a benchmark, and only makes us more excited about the other Mini-LED models still to come. But with the best OLED TVs getting more affordable all the time, can Mini-LED (in general) and the Samsung QN95A range (in particular) give OLED a run for its money? We’ll…

From $3,799 lg.com The LG G1 is a seriously big deal. It’s the first LG OLED in an age that offers a substantial hardware advance on its predecessors, rather than relying on new software and minor panel ‘tweaks’. What’s more, the biggest beneficiary of the new panel design is arguably OLED’s Achilles’ Heel: brightness. Pictures on the G1, regardless of whether you’re watching TV or gaming, are consistently and jawdroppingly spectacular. As promised, for starters, pictures are brighter, enough to deliver a more satisfying and ‘complete’ HDR performance than any LG OLED before. Where an HDR image is mostly full of bright content, it presents it with much more full-screen brightness, while the very brightest parts of HDR pictures have a slightly more luminous quality to them. This is supported…

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 many different categories, we’ve chosen the top four 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. Look for the links above each category that take you to…