T3 India August 2024

SONY REON POCKET 5 With the weather warming up or remaining stubbornly unseasonable depending on which way the capricious UK climate is leaning, it’s not always that easy to know whether you should dress for warm or cool weather. Fortunately, Sony’s Reon Pocket 5 means you’re no longer at the mercy of the Great British Summer – a ‘wearable thermal device’, it sits at the nape of your neck and warms or cools you based on the temperature. Not only can the device directly detect your body heat and react accordingly, but the included Tag actively monitors ambient temperature, humidity, sunlight levels and movement to intelligently predict how the heating and cooling you require will change. And its battery should more than cover your daily commute: it can provide up…

The big tech event of the month was the widespread blue screen of death (BSOD) experienced by numerous Microsoft enterprise clients using CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor, a cloud-based cybersecurity AI-native solution. This incident, unrelated to any actual cybersecurity breach, highlighted the vulnerability of global systems and platforms. The lack of redundancies and backup systems capable of providing a temporary solution during such disruptions was starkly apparent. Interestingly, certain countries and companies fared better during this crisis. IndiGo Airlines, for instance, managed the situation more effectively than many of its Western counterparts. Despite being of comparable size and platform, IndiGo was able to quickly adapt to manual boarding and experienced fewer cancellations. Similarly, countries like Singapore demonstrated greater resilience and adaptability compared to developed Western nations. This BSOD event served as a…

HONDA JET ELITE II $6.95 million, hondajet.com This next-generation light jet promises to redefine the travel experience with its performance, efficiency, and comfort. The HondaJet Elite II boasts an impressive max cruise speed of 422 KTAS and a max cruise altitude of FL430, allowing for swift and seamless travel. With a range of 1547 nm, it opens up a world of possibilities for both business and leisure travellers. The aircraft’s advanced technology and aerodynamic design contribute to its remarkable fuel efficiency, reducing operating costs and minimizing its environmental impact. It has a spacious and meticulously crafted cabin designed to provide the utmost comfort. The aircraft also features state-ofthe-art avionics and entertainment systems, ensuring a connected and enjoyable flight experience. With ample legroom, plush seating, and a serene ambience, passengers can…

GAS, ELECTRIC OR WOOD? Wood is the most authentic fuel but also the most time-intensive. While gas-fired ovens are easier to use, they need to be sited outside and that means less use during a typical year. Electric ovens, on the other hand, can be used all year round – both inside and out, when weather permits. IT’S ALL IN THE PREPARATION Pizza baking is hard and fast so make sure that all ingredients are prepared in advance. Also, instead of spending a lot of time making your own dough, you could skip that malarkey and order in some professionally-made frozen dough balls from a company like Warehouse Pizza. USE THE RIGHT TOOLS You stand to face disaster if you don’t use the right tools and chief among these is…

1 OONI STACK Proofing of pizza dough is vital for creating elasticity when stretching and for ensuring the base is light and airy. Place your dough balls in this trio of glass proofing bowls about three hours before baking for perfect results, time after time. ₹ 4,300, ooni.com 2 WITT INFRARED TEMPERATURE GUN Although many pizza ovens have a temperature sensor on board, it doesn’t accurately tell you the temperature of the actual stone. For that you need an aftermarket digital infrared thermometer like this efficient model from Witt. Simply point the laser beam towards the centre of the stone for an accurate temperature reading. ₹ 4,800, wittpizza.com 3 GINO 8-IN TURNING PEEL Although not essential, a smaller circular turning peel like this wellmade model from celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo will…

BEST HEART RATE MONITORS GARMIN HRM-PRO PLUS The Garmin HRM-Pro Plus features a tool-free battery cover, offering the same sensor, design and functions as the HRM-Pro. It’s ideal for watch users seeking advanced running metrics and multi-device connectivity. ₹ 12,900, garmin.com HAMMERHEAD HEART RATE MONITOR Hammerhead’s Heart Rate Monitor is the perfect workout companion for cyclists. It has a long battery life, is easy to configure and delivers dependable stats that cyclists will find hugely beneficial (and so will runners and gymgoers). ₹ 5,800, hammerhead.io POLAR H10 The Polar H10 heart rate monitor offers accuracy across various sports, featuring built-in memory for solo workouts and connectivity with multiple devices simultaneously via Bluetooth and ANT+. It’s also suitable for swimming. ₹ 9,300, polar.com GOOD VIBES PAIN, PUMMELLED AWAY Theragun’s latest massage…