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₹1.28 crore (ex-showroom, India), mercedes-benz.co.in The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 is a marvel of modern automotive technology, where advanced powertrain engineering meets a sophisticated electronic ecosystem to deliver an exhilarating yet refined driving experience. This car exemplifies how cutting-edge hardware and intelligent software systems combine to create a performance machine that’s as smart as it is powerful. The CLE 53’s technological depth rivals many luxury performance vehicles globally, showcasing state-of-the-art innovations at every level. The core of the CLE 53’s dynamic prowess is its 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, engineered to produce a robust 442 bhp and 560 Nm of torque. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT 9-speed automatic transmission is a technical highlight, featuring multiple shift modes that adapt on the fly to driving conditions and driver inputs, balancing aggressive shifts during…

2025 seems to be the year of the robot vacuum cleaner. The most recent technological advancements have taken these teeny cleaning robots to the next level – but these upgrades haven’t always been as popular as brands hoped. During CES 2025, which was hosted in Las Vegas at the start of the year, robot vacuum brands surprised everyone with their new technologies. The two main standouts were Roborock who debuted a robot vacuum with a retractable arm that could pick up socks, and Dreame who took this even further with a model that can climb the stairs! While these weird yet wonderful designs could definitely be helpful with cleaning floors and scaling different levels of your home, Eufy’s latest robot vacuum cleaner shows that you don’t need crazy features to…

The MacBook’s display dazzles in the showroom, but six months later, the 13-inch screen strains necks and eyes with its limited space. An external monitor seems the fix, yet colours often look washed out, text appears fuzzy, and the premium Mac experience fades. This isn’t random; it’s engineering. Apple’s meticulous display quality sets a bar that generic monitors struggle to meet without specific calibration and compatibility. The Colour Conundrum Mac users operate in the Display P3 colour space, capturing vibrant reds and greens beyond the sRGB standard. On sRGB-calibrated monitors, reds dull, skin tones yellow, and edited photos lose fidelity. MacBooks’ system-level colour management expects displays to align, but generic monitors, even pricey ones, often don’t, disrupting workflows for creatives. Beyond USB-C - True Mac Integration: A USB-C port doesn’t…

INSTA360 ACE PRO 2 Most people don’t explicitly need 8K from an action cam, but this provides it, lensed through Leica’s Summarit glass at a huge 157-degree field of view. That’s great, but since action doesn’t wait, an award-winning action camera needs more than just resolution. So how does incredible low-light performance, top-notch stabilisation, a dual chip setup which boosts noise reduction and excellent audio processing sound? Pretty good. Better than pretty good, in fact: this’ll record a sharp two hours’ action, charge fast, and the PureVideo mode produces professional-looking results from a tiny box. Whether you’re hitting the slopes, the trail, or just vlogging in the street, this is the compact camera of the moment. From ₹45,990, insta360.com RAY-BAN META The ongoing collaboration between sunglasses and social media isn’t…

It may be a tiny package, but at 6.2kg the Nebula X1 isn’t the sort of projector you’d blithely cart around the house, even if it does have a pop-up carry handle. Let’s call it chunky, and move on. One obvious innovation is a built-in micro gimbal that allows the optical engine and lens array to tilt up to 25 degrees. This gives the lens just enough freedom to find the sweet spot on your wall or (part of the) ceiling. For more mobility, a pivoting gimbal stand is sold separately, but it’ll set you back £120. Central to its appeal is a triple-laser light engine, able to deliver a blistering 3,500 lumens. We tested the X1 in a well lit lounge where colours held up well and contrast remained…

1 X1 WIRELESS SPEAKERS While the Nebula X1 has a decent pair of lungs right out of the box, the brand offers an upgrade in the shape of a pair of wireless satellite speakers, which connect using lossless, low latency Wi-Fi. Each enclosure employs four drivers (up, side and front facing). Battery life is 8 hours. ₹45,000, seenebula.com 2 ROKU EXPRESS 4K MEDIA PLAYER Adding a streamer to a projector that already has a smart platform may seem counter-intuitive, but if you intend to make the projector your main display, it makes sense. This media player has every app you’ll want, with support for 4K HDR. ₹4,500, roku.com 3 NINTENDO SWITCH 2 The Switch 2 offers enhanced performance, and improved 4K visuals, compared to the original Switch. Games look sharper…

Price: ₹26,898, benq.com BenQ continues to lead the monitor game, the EW2790U is for people who want a nice clean desk set-up with minimal clutter. At a reasonable price of Rs 27,000, you’re getting a 4k monitor that caters to just about any whim or fancy you may entertain or need from a monitor. BenQ has mastered the art of producing high quality monitors across a varied price band to cater to every user. The BenQ EW2790U is well designed and aesthetically pleasing. I got my hands on the white monitor and at first glace it evoked memories of a storm-troopers helmet from Star Wars. The white monitor, with the two 5W speakers poking out the bottom truly give the impression that it would not be out of place in…

ATLAS BOARD SHORTS Hotter than a chili pepper, sweeter than a slice of orange. Head into the heat with these culinary themed swim shorts and make a splash. ₹2,900, riverisland.com MAXI SHORTS Straight from the Gucci Lido collection, these dark green shorts are on the lengthy side with two handy side pockets and a back pocket so you can go straight from beach to bar. ₹3,800, fashionclinic.com TEXTURE SWIM SHORT Easy to wear and easy on the eye. Keep things stylish and simple with these cobalt blue shorts. The perfect shade to show off a tan. ₹650, primark.com PRINTED SWIM SHORTS Wham! Bam! You’ll turn heads poolside wearing these maximalist swim shorts with oversized palm prints. Not for the shy or retiring. ₹4,500, johnlewis.com PINE EMBER SWIM SHORTS On or…

Q Why does my freezer keep frosting up? A Reader, your freezer sucks. Guru’s freezer sucks too. And GaGu is not simply using the word ‘suck’ in an outdated Bill and Ted kinda way: when you open your freezer, its coldness sucks moisture out of the air, makes it condense, and turns it into frost. Given that the offending freezer is likely in your steamy and humid kitchen, that’s going to happen often. Option one, because Guru never starts small, is to go nuclear and just get a better freezer. Look for one with auto-defrost functionality, which occasionally works some magic to blast away the offending crystals and drain them away. Option two, if your freezer already does this, is to give it a good clean – there’s likely a drain…

1 Hisense C2TUK Ultra Aimed squarely at cinephiles and gamers, this packs a tri-colour laser light engine capable of 3,000 lumens of brightness, has IMAX Enhanced certification, with Dolby Vision HDR, all packaged in a striking, gunmetal grey chassis with a swivelling gimbal stand for total positioning freedom. ₹2,50,000, hisense.com SPECS Technology: DLP Light Source: Laser Resolution: 4K UHD (3840x2160) Quoted brightness: 3,000 ANSI lumens Connections: HDMI x 2, USB, Optical Digital Audio Out Smart OS: Vidaa Audio output: 40W 2 Anker Nebula X1 A short throw transportable projector with a go-anywhere attitude. It’s also the brightest projector in our trio, by a smidge, armed with a triple-laser light engine capable of a striking 3,500 Lumens. It also packs all manner of intelligent features. ₹2,30,000 seenebula.com SPECS Technology: DLP Light Source:…

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, you’ll know you’re…

₹49,990, sony.co.in With the launch of the BRAVIA Theatre System 6, Sony takes a confident stride into the evolving home entertainment landscape, this time with a product that doesn’t just promise surround sound, but delivers a theatre-like experience fine-tuned for Indian homes. At its core, the BRAVIA Theatre System 6 is a 5.1-channel, 1000W powerhouse designed for deep, immersive audio. The setup includes a main soundbar, subwoofer, and wireless rear speakers, making it a complete surround sound solution. The system supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, bringing expansive sound fields that wrap around the listener, ideal for action-packed films, layered series soundtracks, or high-energy live concerts. What makes this system especially impressive is Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology. These create a rich, three-dimensional soundstage, even without…

₹TBA, lenovo.com With so many choices for gaming laptops and PCs, one starts to scratch one’s head when trying to buy one. Mostly, the prices are so steep that the new kids on the block opt for the lower end variants. Which leads to a subdued experience of gaming. One can be quite skeptical with the laptop configurations unless one feels it and uses it. So, today we will explore what Lenovo’s new Legion Pro 5 16IAX10H gaming laptop has in store. In a nutshell this laptop offers a WQXGA OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, it packs the powerful combination of Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, ensuring top-tier performance across demanding applications. With 32GB DDR5 RAM with two…

Garmin just dropped two new Forerunners, the mid-range 570 (B49,000, garmin.com) and the top-tier 970 (B65,000). The Forerunner 570, available in 42mm and 47mm, now comes with a super-bright AMOLED screen, a sleek aluminium bezel and fresh colour options. It’s got a built-in speaker and mic for taking calls on the go, plus skin temperature tracking and an 11-day battery life in smartwatch mode. Stepping things up, the Forerunner 970 goes full premium with a rugged titanium bezel, sapphire glass and a built-in LED flashlight (with red mode for night runs). Pair it with Garmin’s new HRM 600 chest strap and you’ll unlock advanced metrics like running economy and tolerance. It also stretches battery life up to 15 days. Both watches feature Garmin’s newest smarts, such as ‘rucking’ mode for…

At last, three years after it was first announced, the next generation of Apple CarPlay is here. It’s called CarPlay Ultra and, for the first time, it brings Apple’s iPhone-powered car infotainment system to multiple screens. That means your music and navigation apps are still on the central touchscreen, but now the driver display behind the steering wheel is also running CarPlay. That all sounds rather simple, but there’s an awful lot going on beneath the surface to make this work – and for it to work so seamlessly on, eventually, a wide range of cars from numerous manufacturers all over the world. CarPlay doesn’t just run on your iPhone anymore. It’s also running on the car itself, but the phone has to be connected (wirelessly or wired) to make…

As you’ll see from my Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review among these very pages, ultra-slim mobile phones have arrived. But should we all call it a trend, or is it merely a fad? Indeed, I don’t remember ever actively asking for a slimmer-than-ever Galaxy phone. But here’s the thing: now I totally get it. After a fortnight of living with the Edge – cue background Aerosmith music – I duly boxed it up for return, then moved back into my much-loved Google Pixel 9 XL. Blimey, I know the clue’s in the name, but the Pixel is large. And heavy. That’s exacerbated by this new Samsung launch, giving me almost nostalgic memories of my time with the S25 Edge. Which got me thinking: why now? Pencil-thin handsets aren’t a new…

₹1,19,900, apple.com I’m not going to lie; I’m a Pro Max kinda guy. Ever since Apple released the 11 Pro Max, I’ve naturally gravitated towards the biggest, mostest iPhone. The iPhone Air then is the kind of phone I’d expectedly veer away from, the antithesis of the Pro Max, a phone that prioritized slimness and hand-feel over camera versatility and battery life. But, three weeks of testing the Air has me reconsidering my priorities, appreciating the in-the-hand benefits I’d long forgotten. Just as there’s no getting around the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s bulk, the Air’s wispy thin 5.6mm profile and 165 grams weight rewards you each time you pick it up, a testament to the fact that slimming a phone down can have a very visceral impact on how it…

₹1,39,990, asus.com The ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ marks a new era for compact PCs, taking Intel’s legendary NUC line and pushing it into a premium, creator-focused territory. What stands out instantly is its design and build quality. The mix of metal and plastic casing strikes a fine balance between strength and portability, with a smooth aluminum finish that feels reminiscent of Apple’s design language. Weighing just 600 grams and measuring 144 × 112 × 42 mm (only 0.67 liters in volume), this is one of the most compact yet powerful systems you can buy today. Under the hood, the ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ doesn’t compromise on performance. It is powered by Intel’s Ultra 9 285H processor, a 16-core, 16-thread hybrid CPU designed for heavy multitasking, creative workloads, and even demanding…

₹1,99,999 sigma-global.com Sigma describes the BF as having a true unibody. It’s made from a single, solid block of aluminium that has been precision cut. There’s a single shutter button on the top, and the rear features three pressure-sensitive haptic buttons and a four-way dial. As is common to Sigma, there’s a 24.6-million-pixel full-frame sensor and an L-mount lens (meaning it’s interchangeable). Interestingly, there’s no SD card slot. Instead, it features 250GB of internal memory. That’s enough for 4,300 DNG Raw files, 14,000 JPEG images, or 2.5 hours of video, which it can shoot at up to 6K @30fps. There’s a single USB-C port, which can be used to transfer your images, stream your video feed or charge the battery. Like the Panasonic DC-S9 and Sony A7C II, it doesn’t…