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TAIGA ORCA Personal watercraft – or ‘jet skis’ if you’re happy to fling around trademarked terms – have quite a petrol-head-y image. They tend to conjure up pictures of bemuscled beachgoers gunning engines, whipping across waves and ploughing into porpoises. But there’s now a way you can star in your own personal Wave Race without damaging the environment: the Taiga Orca. Having spent several years introducing electric engines to snowmobiles, the company has now produced its first fully electric PWC, which offers an impressive 45km range and up to 160hp. Not only does it offer two hours of continuous riding on a single charge but with the included charging options you can charge it in around three and a half hours or upgrade to direct current fast charging and juice…

APPLE WATCH ULTRA ₹89,900, apple.com/in Apple’s most expensive and most capable smart wearable, the Watch Ultra, is designed for endurance, exploration, and adventure. The Watch Ultra features a 49mm titanium case and flat sapphire front crystal. It also includes the biggest and brightest Apple Watch display yet. There is also a customisable Action button that gives access to a wide range of features. During normal conditions, the Watch Ultra can deliver up to 36 hours of battery life, and the new low-power mode can extend the battery life for up to 60 hours. The watch also comes with an exclusive Wayfinder watch face with a built-in compass along with space for up to eight complications. Apple Watch Ultra is said to be a great tool for endurance athletes as it…

GREENPAN CONTACT GRILL With three plate options, this George Foreman beater is a grill, griddle and waffle maker in one. Part of a new range of small appliances from the chemical free non-stick pan brand. ₹17,480, greenpan.co.uk HORL 2 It might not look much but this wooden barrel is the best knife sharpener we’ve ever tried. It comes with a magnetic clamp that holds the blade at exactly the right angle. All you have to do is then roll the Horl 2 along its edge until razor sharp. From ₹8,695, horl.com PROCOOK DAMASCUS 67 KNIVES All you need now is a knife to sharpen – these are exceptional. Damascus steel is used in the best Japanese knives and usually costs a pretty penny. But the quality and value here are…

Work MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 8 Emperor of the detachable tablet hybrid, this Surface has a brilliant keyboard attachment with a backlight, and surprising power. It uses full-fat 11th-gen Intel CPUs, capable of the same feats as a traditional laptop. However, here you can ditch the keyboard and let the Surface Pro 8 stand up using its brilliantly designed kickstand. From £999, microsoft.com HUAWEI MATEBOOK E Huawei’s MateBook E is what you’d get if you looked at the Surface Pro 8 and decided to make it feel even more like a tablet. The screen part is slimmer, and the kickstand is built into the keyboard rather than the tablet itself. It still has laptop-grade Intel processors, though, and a gorgeous OLED display. A great deal in 2022. From ₹54,575, huawei.com HP…

₹43,999, store.google.com Google has brought their Pixel smartphones to India after a two-year hiatus. Though the Pixel 6 and its Pro version are absent, the compact base model 6A is here. The device offers a clean design with a smooth interface. Pixels have been easily some of the clean and premium-looking smartphones around. The 6A has a double glass design, and is available in Sage, Chalk, and Charcoal finishes. The device has a glossy black protruding band that houses the rear cameras and flash. A Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass protects the screen, while an IP67 rating protects the device from accidental water damage. The Google Pixel 6A uses a 6.1-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400) OLED display supporting up to 60 Hz refresh rate. The display supports HDR and…

If you’re looking for the very best tech available today, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Best of the Best is the most useful gadget-buying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve extensively tested the best tech the world has to offer, to bring you rock-solid recommendations for your home life, daily commute and the tech you use all the time. In 21 different categories, we’ve chosen the top three products, so you can choose one that’s just the right mix of features and budget for what you need. These rankings come from real testing by our team of experts – they’re the products we’d choose for ourselves, and we can’t recommend any higher than that. SMARTWATCHES APPLE WATCH SERIES 7 ₹50,900, apple.com Series 7 includes blood…

All of us at NGPPL are deeply grieved and shocked to record the sudden and untimely demise of our dear and respected Cyrus Pallonji Mistry in an unfortunate car accident. A civil engineer from Imperial College, London and a management graduate from the London Business School, Cyrus used his education along with his entrepreneurial mindset to make the Shapoorji Pallonji Group reach new heights in the engineering, construction and asset development business. Cyrus kept a low profile like other members of his family. Although introverted, he was a humble, simple and kind individual and a very patient listener. Approachable to all, Cyrus was known for his ethics and integrity. Above all, he was a fine human being. Cyrus’ sudden demise is a big loss to the Shapoorji Pallonji family, Group…

CERTINA, DS SUPER PH500M X SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY Resembling a Certina model from 1968, featuring a brilliant blue dial with a sunray finish and recycled plastic strap, a portion of each sale goes to Sea Turtle Conservation. ₹67,650, certina.com G-SHOCK X BAMFORD LONDON, DW-6900BWD-1ER A classic model from G-Shock’s archive, this collab features George Bamford’s new triple blue concept, utilising three different shades of signature aqua blue for striking effect. ₹13,090, g-shock.co.uk CHRISTOPHER WARD, C63 SEALANDER AUTOMATIC 36MM This gender-neutral 36mm collection is inspired by the colours of Swiss topography and English flora. It’s available in four shades: Lucerne Blue, Jura Green, New Forest Yellow and Acer Red. ₹55,790, christopherward.com BREITLING, AEROSPACE RED ARROWS Limited to 350 pieces, this exclusive collaboration is packed with technical features, such as two LCD…

RAPHA CORE SHORTS Rapha essential bike shorts are – well – essential gear for any self-respecting cyclist. These bib-free shorts feature laser-cut leg grippers lined with soft silicone to provide a close, comfortable fit and flatlock seams to reduce chafing, even during long and arduous rides. ₹6,590, rapha.cc CHROME INDUSTRIES FOLSOM 2.0 MID SHORTS Chrome’s durable, 4-way stretch all-day cycling shorts, the Folsom 2.0 Mid Shorts, have a quick dry, stain and water resistant DWR finish and even feature a full-length seamless double layer seat gusset for maximum comfort. ₹10,280, chromeindustries.com GORE WOMEN’S ARDENT SHORT TIGHTS+ Gore’s Ardent Short Tights+ are ideal for those who prefer the fit and convenience of shorts that finish at the waist. They also protect against the wind – the Windstopper liner stops the breeze…

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 special 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,…

Price ₹1,91,990, rog.asus.com Asus ROG sub-brand includes devices that are targeted specifically to each gamer segment. The Zephyrus line-up includes their compact and lightweight gaming laptops that primarily cater to those who need a notebook that can be easily carried around, yet do not compromise on the gaming capabilities. The Zephyrus G14 series include the smallest, lightest and good-looking devices that are productivity power houses for those whose primary occupation is not hardcore gaming. Our review unit, the G14.R96700, was finished in white, without Anime Matrix display. It housed 16GB of RAM (8GB DDR5 on board + 8GB DDR5 4800Mhz SO-DIMM) along with 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. The laptop is almost identical to last year’s models except for a few subtle, yet significant design changes. The device still…

Safety in Focus The latest iPhone line-up is here and so is the ultimate version of Apple watch. The Apple Watch Ultra is made for extreme sports and adventure. With car crash detection and SOS via satellite making their debut in the top versions, the new devices usher in a new line of safety. On the gaming front, the latest Nvidia RTX40-series GPUs have made their debut, promising even more powerful gaming performance. Apart from the latest releases, this issue features our pick of 101 essential gadgets, diligently picked to fit most popular genres along with a list of 24 tablets we would like you to consider before settling for one. sujith.gopinath@gmail.com Views and opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of Next Gen Publishing Pvt Ltd. Views…

If provenance is important to you, then men’s fragrance brand Creed is something to get excited about. The story of the House of Creed began in 1760 when a pair of scented leather gloves was delivered to King George III. Founded by James Henry Creed, the company went on to become Queen Victoria’s official supplier and in 1854 it opened up in Paris under the patronage of Napoleon III. Suffice to say, Creed is proud of its heritage and the company has stayed in the family with Erwin, the seventh Creed generation, at the helm. Aventus was launched to celebrate its 250th anniversary and its scents were inspired by Napoleon, a man led by his passions. We did warn you history was important here. So, what do you get for…

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#SOUND #1 JBL FLIP 6 If you really want to take your audio wherever the party’s happening, the newest revision of the Flip has it where it counts. It’s portable (of course) and powerful, boasting a super-agile and plenty loud soundstage, which can be tweaked to your liking with in-app EQ. And if things get too raucous, it’ll withstand both the elements and a dip in the pool, thanks to its IP67-rated protection. ₹11,700, jbl.com #2 MARK LEVINSON NO. 5909 These are audiophile headphones for audiophile money, so they’ll not be within everyone’s reach. But if you want access to sublime closed-back audio quality at home, as well as the ability to wear your cans out and about and take advantage of adaptive ANC while you’re at it, the 5909s are ready…

₹12,990, sony.co.in Sony has recently launched three models of X-series portable Bluetooth speakers, the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300, and the SRS-XE200. While the XG300 is the largest of the three designed for extra bass, the XE200 is the lightest and compact one designed for a loud and fairly balanced sound that a speaker of this size can reproduce. The XE200 has a pentagonal cross section with non-uniform sides. The speaker is not designed for 360-degree coverage, and you can clearly judge the ideal placement with the position of the fabric mesh. The buttons are self-explanatory, and the device comes with a braided strap to hang it or carry it effortlessly. The lateral surfaces have a cushioned rubber finish, while the edges are furnished in matte-finished hard polycarbonate. The Sony logo and the…

₹44,999, blaupunkt.com Customers are spoilt for choice when it comes to television these days. With so many options in the market at varying price points, how does a brand make its product stand out? If you’re Blaupunkt, you release a Quantum Dot 4K television or QLED TV, in short. But does it have enough to sway customers? Read on. Gone are the thick bezels and in comes a minimalistic look on the 55-inch review unit. Suitable as a wall mount unit or a tabletop, the only visible bezel is at the bottom which flashes the brand name. Beneath it is a handy indicator of the far-field mics and a slider to turn it off for privacy. With the almost non-existent bezels around the sides, the Blaupunkt QLED TV delivers an…