Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2023 i T3 India

STEAMBOX Sure. Microwaves may already be a perfectly adequate way to warm up your lunch. But microwaves also aren’t exactly known for their portability – if you want to chow down on your katsu curry out in the countryside or your bolognese on the bus, you’re out of luck. Step forward the Steambox: this self-heating lunch box will use steam to reheat your rations to the perfect temperature. Just add a splash of water to its reservoir, set how long you want it to warm your munchables in five-minute intervals and piping hot food can be yours wherever you are. And thanks to its capacious battery, it can heat up to three meals on a single charge – perfect for warming up multiple courses during that camping trip. ₹22,000, steam-box.com…

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CAMO JACKET This light jacket is a style-savvy way to wear camo this autumn. Button up for a smarter edge or wear open over a t-shirt. The oversized pockets will prove handy for essentials. ₹5,000, tkmaxx.com SHELL JACKET Opting for the camo colours of the desert, this wind resistant hooded jacked is typically utilitarian from Italian luxury fashion house Moncler. ₹88,000, matchesfashion.com VETEMENTS CARGO TROUSERS Looking to invest in camouflage? Treat yourself with these stylish cotton twill designer pants with wide legs and a plethora of pockets. ₹1,40,000, mrporter.com RIPSTOP TOTE BAG Part of Porter-Yoshida & Co’s Platoon series, this military-inspired tote is made from house-milled ripstop. It’s wonderfully lightweight and folds into its orange internal pouch. ₹26,000, mrporter.com CAMO CAP If you want to simply tip your hat to…

Produced by Kamal Amrohi and directed by Kishore Sahu, ‘Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai’ was a social film that became a runaway hit in 1960. It starred Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar, Nadira and Helen. The film portrayed the story of a surgeon who was torn between his wife and a nurse working for him. Deftly directed and aided by sensitive performances, the film also showcased the versatility of music directors Shankar Jaikishan who delivered a highly melodious score. No wonder the film’s music beat Naushad’s Mughal e Azam to win the Filmfare award for Best Music. The film was also a personal triumph for Lata Mangeshkar who sang five of the seven songs. Let us take the Lata numbers first. The title song starts with an infectious melody and is…

IMMERSION METHODS CHANNI This simply requires using the quintessential channi. The one commonly used in chai-drinking households. Weigh out the preferred quantity of coarse ground beans in a vessel and pour off the boiling hot water on it. Wait for a few minutes and then filter the coffee out with a channi. The resulting cup simulates the French press which is basically just a channi set inside a plunger. If your final cup tastes powdery then filter the brew again through a muslin cloth. SOUTH INDIAN FILTER A hark back to the first wave of coffee but still as popular and still as delicious. South Indian filter coffee powder is commonly blended with chicory powder to add thickness to the brew. Brewing in it involves an upper chamber with ground…

₹1499, mi.com/in/ Xiaomi has been a pioneer when it comes to reasonably priced and well built trimmers for the masses that are travel friendly and practical. The latest in the trimmer series is the Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer that seeks to continue that tradition by promising one trimmer for all types of styles. It also claims to be a one stop grooming kit with 14 length settings and a floating shaving head. Does it live up to its claim? Let us take it for a test drive! The model we tested is the X300 model. As with other Xiaomi trimmers, this UniBlade trimmer looks sleek and feels good in hand with the right weight distribution. It comes with the usual accessories - a protective cover, adjustable trimming comb, USB-C charging cable…

₹2,499 onwards, oneplus.in OnePlus has introduced an upgraded Wireless Neckband Earphones. We had the opportunity to review Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC Earphone in grand green color it has 45dB active noise cancellation which is very good in this price range. The battery capacity is of 220mAh gives you 28 hours of playback without ANC and 20 hours with ANC. Also, 16 hours of calling with ANC off. A 10-minute ultra-fast recharge gives you 20 hours of playback. High volume can cause the battery to drain out faster. At 29.2g it is not very heavy and is comfortable. It has Bluetooth 5.2 support and 94ms low latency, so the range is quite good even in a big house. With IP55 water resistance you can enjoy mild workouts, runs and walks and…

As I prepare for my annual ‘runcation’ to Vietnam this year to participate in the Hanoi Marathon, I am delighted to share a feature on my most memorable ultra endurance race - the Marathon des Sables (MDS). Long distance running is quite similar to life as it’s filled with ups and downs and unanticipated surprises even if you try to do everything with textbook perfection. Another of my favourite hobbies is featured this month - something which I had promised earlier - a comprehensive explainer on everything you need to know about home coffee brewing. And we are just getting started! In the coming months, we will deep dive into coffee-making hardware to help you make that perfect cuppa at home. I can personally assure you it’s a hell of…

ESSENTIALS FOR WINTER WANDERINGS SOUNDCORE BY ANKER LIBERTY 4 NC NOISE CANCELLING EARBUDS Whether you’re heading to the Maldives or the mountains, block out unwanted in-flight audio with Soundcore by Anker’s new earbuds, which reduce external noise by up to 98.5%. ₹8,100, amazon.co.in HELLY HANSEN WOMEN’S AURORA SHIELD FLEECE Heading to the slopes but travelling light? Stash Helly Hansen’s zip-up fleece in your carry-on – it’s great for plane journeys, and a perfect mid-layer on the mountain, too. ₹14,000, hellyhansen.com SALOMON’S S/PRO SUPRA BOA 120 SKI BOOTS This winter, many ski brands are launching their first BOA ski boots – ones with ratchet-style systems that make tightening boots a breeze. We recommend these. ₹53,000, salomon.com The Maldives is hard to beat for winter sun. The Amari Raaya Maldives resort, which…

For me the new Apple Vision Pro headset isn’t just about mixed or virtual reality – its killer feature is that you’ll be able to do more things ‘head back’ rather than ‘head down’. The problem with so many gadgets – including phones, tablets and laptops – is that you use them with your neck bent forward, concentrating on the task in hand, rather than with your head back and relaxed. I could scream, the amount of time I’m forced to be ‘head down’ to do what I need to do. Over the years I’ve developed a bad case of ‘tech neck’ or ‘gadget stoop’, a curve of the back and a roundness of the shoulders that comes from crouching over small screens. It was never this way with TV…

TVS’s advanced Bluetooth-connected intercom is a device designed to revolutionize group riding. Crafted to seamlessly integrate into helmets, this cutting-edge innovation elevates safety and fun on the open road. Experience crystal-clear communication, real-time GPS sharing, and hands-free control, all at your fingertips. Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional intercoms and hello to a new era of interconnected riding. Enjoy the experience of the ride like never before with this state of the art helmet intercom system. RideGrid It allows riders to establish a cohesive group communication network. Whether you’re riding with a few friends or participating in a larger group, RideGrid enables seamless communication within a range of 1.2 kilometers line-of-sight (LOS). The system is designed to self-heal in case of temporary signal loss or interruption, automatically reconnecting riders…

#SOUND #1 SOUNDCORE Q20i If you’re after ANC but don’t want to pay through the nose for the privilege of blocking out the world, this latest update of Soundcore’s surprisingly competent budget noise-cancellers is worth a look. Although they might look a little basic, they’re consistently comfy, very well built, feature astonishingly strong ANC for the price, and have a generous amount of passive noise cancelling to back it up. ₹6,000, soundcore.com #2 EARFUN AIR PRO 3 EarFun is the very definition of a contender brand, sneaking up on the big boys with fully up-to-date kit that does its job well. In fact, switch out ‘sneaking’ for ‘stomping’, because the Air Pro 3 buds, with their Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive compatible Qualcomm QCC 3071 chipset and huge 11mm drivers are making quite…

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,…

Your old pal Gadget Guru has been working mainly out of his car this month, for reasons which definitely do not involve the fumigation of his office nor his expulsion from Guru Towers by a Mrs Guru finally at the end of her tether – though he can definitely see why you’d think that. If he were to say it’s been a fun experience, please know that means his sciatica has gained enough strength that it has developed sentience and is manifesting its feelings through Guru’s mouth. This very edition of Gadget Guru has been written while periodically moving GaGu’s car around the Asda car park in order to find somewhere shady to lurk; curse his choice of a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 (B45,000 if you can still find one),…

September is a big month for Apple users, as it’s usually the time when the new iPhone is announced. I suspect by the time you read this we will already know what the iPhone 15 has in store for us. Faster memory, brighter screens, higher-quality cameras, and longer battery life are all par for the course these days but there’s often a killer feature in there too. Smartphones have become much more than just a communications tool. For me, my phone provides my social media and news updates, my banking, shopping, music collection, camera and smart home hub. Even when I get in my car, my iPhone syncs automatically with CarPlay to provide my navigation and music. Having the ability to do this was a major factor in choosing my…

T3 India as a magazine/ezine rightly focuses on products that are new and under development. This, of course, does not suggest or imply that everything old is bad and outdated. The pace at which technology moves, demands that we cover all product developments for our readers. In few cases, this means going back to the past. Look at the worldwide revival of turntables. Only 20 years ago, the turntable was consigned to the dustbin. Today, pressing plants are hard pressed to meet the demand. The area where retro is most in demand is music – both Western and Indian, and T3 India seeks to address this gap. We hope you enjoy this section.…

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the iPhone I’ve been waiting for. I spent some time with it at the Apple event, and came away impressed with the potential of the new A17 Pro chip and the versatility of the camera system. The biggest upgrade for me is the new 5x telephoto zoom, but the most pleasantly surprising thing is how this flagship feels in your hand. Thanks to the new titanium design, Apple has shrunk the weight from 241g on the iPhone 14 Pro Max to just 221g here. And it makes a substantial difference when holding this device. In fact, it’s so light you might decide to upgrade from the 6.1-inch Pro to get the Pro Max’s bigger screen. The titanium bands also have a cool brushed metal…

₹19,999 onwards, soniclamb.com Rapture Innovation Labs has recently introduced Sonic Lamb Headphones. We reviewed these much hyped headphones which recently had a great kickstarter fundraise, to find out about its features. First up, listening to music on these circumaural headphones was quite a blast. Crystal clear sound quality with a control for the bass level. Gamers and lovers of music, especially trap and dance music will feel the difference. Even classical music, ghazals and Bhangra enthusiasts would get a complete experience with these sets of headphones. Using a patented technology the headphones allows the users to hear & feel the music, delivering powerful and physical bass responses. It has audio technology of hybrid driver acoustics with wooferpads, wireless audio Bluetooth 5.1 (24bit, 48kHz), wireless range ~15 meters (open field, line…

₹5,999 onwards, realme.com Reviewing the Realme Buds Air 5 TWS Earphone in deep blue sea color was quite unreal. With 50dB active noise cancellation, 12.4mm Mega titanizing driver for dynamic bass boost it gives a special experience from the start. Right when you put them on the noise cancellation activates and with intelligent recognition of different sound environments it adapts for a smooth listening experience. It has 6-mic call noise cancellation as well to ensure very less disturbances on calls. Super low latency of 45ms gives one a very engrossing gaming experience. Realme Link App gives advanced control over your Buds Air 5, especially for bass enhancement and equalizer settings. The battery of 460mAh in the charging case and 43mAh in the earbuds gives you 38 hours of playback. A…