Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2020 i T3

Almost nothing encapsulates the gas-guzzling thrill of mid-20th century motoring like the Ford Mustang, a design icon that surely must be many petrolheads’ dream wheels. Well now you can drive one without the guilt: Aviar is updating the classic muscle car for the 2020s by combining its classic lines and raw power with an electric engine. Built on the Tesla Model S platform and scheduled for production in 2021, the R67 has an all-carbon-fibre body inspired by the classic 1967 Mustang fastback while its electric engine will be able to top 155mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.2 seconds. Meanwhile its 100kW/h battery should last you over 315 miles – all while its external sound system simulates the noise of a classic V8 engine. The pleasing blend of classic and…

RAPHA PRO TEAM FULL FRAME GLASSES Rapha’s latest Pro Team Full Frame Glasses have lenses that provide more contrast in broad daylight. Plus, the Grilamid TR90 material used for the frame is super light – the glasses weigh only 30 grams – and flexible, yet doesn’t feel flimsy. £120, rapha.cc SUNGOD VELANS FF The SunGod Velans glasses use cutting edge 8KO lenses said to be optically superior to standard polycarbonate. The hydroleophobic coating helps repel water and oils and the lenses are also scratch resistant, as well as having 100% UV protection. From £115, sungod.co OAKLEY FLIGHT JACKET PRIZM ROAD Oakley’s Prizm lens technology improves contrast and alters colours to reduce harsh tones so you can see more clearly. And thanks to the brow-less design, your field of view won’t…

1 CLASSIC BLUE SWIRL WATERCOLOUR WALLPAPER Make an instant impact with Wallsauce’s new marble effect wallpaper. Keep it to just one statement wall, rather than dominating an entire room, and offset it with neutral-coloured accessories to bring those multi-shades of blue to life. It doesn’t matter whether you rent or own your home, either, as, splendidly, Wallsauce’s peel and stick paper comes off easily. From £29 (per m2), wallsauce.com 2 BLUE LACQUER CONSOLE TABLE Console tables are highly versatile. Push one up against a wall and turn it into an artfully arranged gallery for family photos, or stand one in your hallway and use it as a stylish dumping ground for keys, post and more. This one has an antique feel with distressed blue lacquer layered over elm wood. £1,145,…

LUCIFER (SEASON 5) The brilliant demon on earth series continues, this time with Lucifer’s evil twin in the mix. Guru cannot fathom anyone struggling to cope with twice as much hunky Tom Ellis action. STORIES FROM OUTER SPACE GravityGun are a tiny Swedish space-synth disco funk band. This debut album is amazing, containing hints of Jeff Wayne, Zappa, Metronomy, Daft Punk. THE DOLLOP Late to the party? Guru? Never. Now well into its sixth year, The Dollop is everything a podcast should and shouldn’t be: funny, weird, historical and maybe, at times, a bit too American.…

#72 BIGBLUE 28W USB SOLAR CHARGER Never be without phone juice again, courtesy of the BigBlue 28W Charger – it’s perfect for camping trips, visits to the beach, or any other situation where you might be away from a power socket for an extended period of time. The charger is foldable and waterproof. £68.99, ibigblue.com #73 NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10X42 Get up close to anything you want – birds in your garden, the cricket on the local green – with the Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binoculars (10x magnification), an almost perfect balance between price and function. They’re extremely well built with a rubber armouring outer layer, they’re lightweight to carry and stow away, and they’re waterproof up to a metre. £149, nikon.co.uk #74 LEATHERMAN SKELETOOL POCKET TOPO You’re going to…

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1 MONOLITH BY MONOPRICE SPEAKER SYSTEM Some speaker systems you must bundle yourself, giving you a bit more flexibility. It’s one of the best things about the Monolith by Monoprice line, allowing you to pick and choose according to your needs and preferences. Complete your speaker system with two Dolby Atmos bookshelf speakers and two Dolby Atmos tower speakers for that dream 3D, THX-certified sound experience. From £3,400, monoprice.com 2 KEF R SERIES SPEAKER SYSTEM KEF is known for its funky speaker designs, but its R (Reference) Series blends that well with the more traditional shapes. More than its exquisite look, however, this newly reengineered addition to the KEF speaker family boasts a very unfiltered and well-balanced sound that’s incredibly detailed and articulate across its entire frequency range. True to…

01 BOOKMAN BLOCK LIGHT Available as a white front and red rear light, the Block is strong and compact, with up to 18 lumens of brightness and battery life up to 25 hours. Charged via USB, it can easily attach to your scooter or your bag to make you more noticeable. £29.99, bookman.se 02 THOUSAND HELMET Inspired by the simple design of vintage motorbike helmets of the 1950s and ’60s, the Heritage looks great while complying with CPSC, ASTM F1492 and CE EN1078 safety certification. Available in three sizes. £99, explorethousand.com 03 BOOKMAN CLIP-ON REFLECTORS These use magnets to simply clip onto your jacket cuffs, the back of your hood, or backpack. They can be seen in a car’s headlights from up to 125 metres away, which is double the…

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,…

1 LEVI’S BLACK TRUCKER JACKET The original and the best, and now available in five different ‘washes’. Don’t worry about it getting tatty, either – it looks better distressed. £95, levi.com 2 SATURDAYS NYC LIDO DENIM CHORE JACKET This will help you sail easily through cool summer evenings and even cooler autumn days. Expect a flattering mid-weight denim and a vintage blue wash. £235, mrporter.com 3 A.P.C. ESSENTIALS DENIM JACKET A.P.C.’s fitted jacket is built to withstand rough and tumble. Size up to wear it over chunky hoodies. £210, matchesfashion.com 4 ACNE STUDIOS PANELLED DENIM OVERSHIRT Prefer heavier shirts to jackets? Acne Studios has you covered. There’s a flattering low at the back of this panelled shirt, with big pockets adding a utility theme. £410, farfetch.com 5 NOON GOONS GLASSER…

Turbo trainers were one of the first types of fitness equipment to sell out earlier this year. This is understandable: some cyclists didn’t want to give up their hobby despite being indoors and they also might not have had the space to house a full-size exercise bike. And when it comes to turbo trainers, the Wahoo KICKR has always been considered a best-in-class model, even before the release of the new fifth-generation one (£999.99, wahoofitness.com), a silent yet powerful smart trainer that makes indoor cycling even more realistic and fun. The new KICKR is not only more accurate but also provides this accuracy without the need for users to perform a spin down, which is almost unbelievable and definitely more convenient. The new AXIS feet of the fifth-generation KICKR makes…

As housebound travellers wanderlust and daydream about their next adventure, escapism into the great outdoors is a top priority. When international travel resumes, we expect a desire for fresh air, wide-open spaces and active exploration will see off-the-beaten-track spots and alternative accommodation explode in popularity. There’s certainly plenty of choice when it comes to hotel alternatives in the United States, and Visit The USA has highlighted the very best, with options that will immerse you in nature and the great outdoors. First up on the list is Camp Sarika by Aman, Utah (aman.com), a short drive or hike from Amangiri. With a restaurant, main pool, lounge and a pair of spa suites at its heart, Camp Sarika is a self-contained retreat unto itself. The camp is set amid an unearthly…

Q ADAM LAWLOR, TUNBRIDGE WELLS How do you keep the sun off your house, Guru? A The windows of Guru Towers are perpetually curtained, because GaGu must do anything possible to maintain his local reputation as a spooky technological vampire. He uses Ikea’s block-out range (the Majgull and Hilleborg lines) which will set you back between £25 and £35 for inconspicuous super-dark drapes. On those windows without curtains Guru didn’t need to stray far, with Ikea’s Fyrtur smart blinds doing a credible job of squashing the influence of that pesky glowing orb in the sky. Conservatories are, as we all know, the absolute worst. They just are. GaGu, naturally, has two of them, being both a glutton for punishment and something of a liar. To treat the polycarbonate one, he’s…

Don’t you just love a good row? The world of tech used to be full of hurled accusations and expensive lawsuits, too. There was a period in the 2010s where Apple and Samsung seemed to spend their entire existences suing one another over patents, the shape of home keys and what have you. Recent years, however, have seen the sad sight of tech behemoths getting on with each other, and even collaborating. It still slightly blows my mind, for instance, that Apple TV can now be found on actual TVs by the big Japanese and Korean brands. That would have seemed all but unthinkable a decade ago. Hoorah and hooray, then, for Epic Games! The gaming jumbo brand behind Fortnite – a sort of Unreal Tournament with ‘sassy’ dancing –…

#21 XBOX SERIES X There’s a fight coming on the console battlefield, and it doesn’t matter which side you choose: you’re going to win either way. Microsoft’s entry into the console war is a processing powerhouse with marginally more strength and storage than the PS5, hosting platform exclusives like Halo Infinite and Forza Motorsport 8 and boasting full backward compatibility. Around £500, xbox.com #22 PLAYSTATION 5 Sony’s effort might not have quite the raw numbers of the new Xbox, but that means little in the console world. It’ll work with most existing PS4 and PS4 Pro-enhanced titles and its list of exclusives is arguably a little stronger. The likes of Spider-Man: Miles Morales and beautiful cat adventure Stray make it the analyst’s choice to take a bigger share of the…

#52 WACOM MOBILESTUDIO PRO The Wacom MobileStudio Pro is more than just a graphics tablet – it’s a full on portable Windows 10 computer, and, with the accompanying Pro Pen, it’s proved very popular with creatives. It’s on the expensive side, admittedly, but whether you’re using it on its own or connected up to another device, it provides a digital drawing experience second to none. From £1,150, wacom.com #53 CANON EOS R5 The word(s) game-changer might be overused in the gadget world, but the brand new EOS R5 promises to be exactly that – a true hybrid mirrorless camera that is packed with power and capable of capturing videos and stills equally well. It’ll cost you a huge chunk of cash of course, but the crazy thing about the Canon…

1 FOCAL SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2 HOME CINEMA SYSTEM Get that sound quality cinematic dreams are made of. Carrying on Focal’s long tradition of producing immersive audio, the Sib Evo 5.1.2 comes with two loudspeakers, each of which boasts an up-firing driver that bounces sound off the ceiling for that 3D auditory experience. Of course, those Sib & Co loudspeakers themselves are a treat. £699, amazon.co.uk 2 SONY G700 Don’t discount a 3.1-channel solution, especially for covering smaller spaces. The G700 soundbar might be missing up-firing speakers, but Sony’s innovative Vertical Surround Engine lets you have the same immersive audio, albeit virtually. Thanks to this technology, its front-firing speakers recreate a vertical sound for the Dolby Atmos experience, rounded out with a powerful sub for that rumble you crave.…

Looking for a reliable electric scooter? Whether you’re planning on getting an e-scooter to make your commute easier (and quicker) or you fancy an exhilarating new toy for summer, there has never been more choice available to consumers. You’ve got big brands like Xiaomi and Ninebot-Segway, as well as smaller brands such as Pure and Unagi, all releasing stellar e-scooters. And, as the government has announced plans to fast-track legalisation of electric scooters on UK roads, now has never been a better time to buy one. We’ve reviewed them all, and if you’re in the market for an e-scooter, you can’t go wrong with one of the four below. LAUGHS AT RAIN PURE AIR PRO Pure has taken the market-leading electric scooter, looked at it logically, and discovered useful ways…

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 54 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…

Looking to bring some chic to your feet when hitting the streets? These sneakers are Tom Ford’s big play into streetwear. That doesn’t mean there’s any less attention to detail going on here though – the Jago Neoprene Suede and Leather Sneakers are crafted in Italy, with individual panels of supple tan leather, hard-wearing yet flexible red neoprene, and soft-touch suede. Pull tabs at the back of each sneaker put pay to you having to wrestle them on each day, while cushioned insoles boost the support the offer. The rubber soles should keep you upright when it’s slick outside, too – a definite plus as we head into autumn. Not that we’d recommend wearing these sneakers off-road any time soon – they’re far too cool to ruin with mud and…

Wide feet can be a blessing, as having a broader foundation makes you stand more firmly. It can also be a burden, especially for bike riders, as most cycling shoes can’t accommodate wider feet. Behold then, the new Fizik Tempo Overcurve R4 Wide cycling shoe range (£194.99, fizik.com). It literally expands on the original design to provide a roomier forefoot, higher volume ball and wider metatarsal area. Also, thanks to the Boa IP1 dial, the fit of the shoes can be further fine-tuned for more comfort.…

COLUMBIA VITESSE SHOE These trainers look good on the mountain trail and on city streets, featuring a mesh upper and midsole made from lightweight cushioning. And you can step in as many puddles as you like: they’re wonderfully waterproof. £100, columbiasportswear.co.uk GOPRO DAYTRIPPER This ergonomic backpack features a soft-lined case for cameras, a zippered pouch and three pockets. Moreover, a built-in GoPro shoulder mount lets you capture hands-free footage on the go. £99.99, gopro.com GENEINNO S2 This underwater scooter is small yet smart, weighing just 2.67kg and matching the size of a 16-inch MacBook Pro. That means it can fit inside a large backpack, and easily be carried to a quiet beach. £499, geneinno.com…

A number of things of varying interestingness have crossed Guru’s desk this month. First, sent completely unsolicited from the lovely folks at Innr, the FL 120 C Smart Light Flex 2M Colour. It is a Hue-compatible LED light strip which, like every other Innr thing GaGu has tested, does a really good job. The colour range is decent, the hardware itself looks well built as far as LED strips go, and Guru assumes it’s slightly more cheap than the equivalent product from Philips. He says ‘assumes’ because Guru cannot actually find this for sale in the UK. Perhaps that’s coming soon. Second, the really rather cool Nighthawk XR500 router from the guys at Netgear. Outwardly it almost manages to sidestep the designers’ predilections for creating unsavoury plinths which look like…

#1 VANMOOF S3/X3 If you’re considering an electric bike, nobody does it better right now than VanMoof. From the spectacular styling to the newly upgraded motor, from smart features like remote lockdown theft defence to ride-changers like automatic electronic gear shifting, the S3 and X3 mark a pin-sharp display of bike design expertise. This is the best urban ride going, and great fun with it. £1,798, vanmoof.com #2 S’WELL STAINLESS STEEL COMMUTER MUG Available with a generous 470ml capacity, S’well’s screw-top mug is perfect for a takeaway coffee and vacuum insulated to keep it warm for six hours. Vacuums work both ways, meaning it’s equally adept at keeping a nice draught of water cool for a whole day. Okay, yes, most vacuum mugs do that, but very few manage it…

#32 SAMSUNG 75Q950TS If you’re ready to hop on board the 8K bandwagon, then the Samsung 75Q950TS makes a fine travelling companion: with an astonishing 75 inches of screen space, everything about this television is pixel-perfect. Until 8K content is the norm, it’ll scale up your 4K imagery beautifully, though you might have to save up for quite a while to be able to afford it. £7,999, samsung.com #33 SONY XH95 With Sony’s eye-popping Full Array LED technology, support for 4K resolutions and HDR, the XH95 is the latest in a long line of top-tier television sets from the electronics giant. Not only is the picture quality consistently great, the XH95 does a very impressive job with audio too – it’s Sony’s flagship 4K LCD TV at the moment, and…

#62 FURNA E2 Whether you’re a sitting devotee or plan to stand while you work, the right desk is an essential if you’re looking to solve the ergonomics equation. The Furna E2 gives you electric adjustability, so there’s no fighting with cranks or clips, and you can preset four heights into its electronic control panel to get it where it’s supposed to be with a single touch. From £399, furna.co.uk #63 HERMAN MILLER MIRRA 2 Designed to keep your spine aligned (you can thank us for that catchy tag line later, Herman Miller) this is an ergonomic powerhouse of a chair, one that’s fully adjustable and truly a sight to behold. It’s a design masterpiece both from an engineering and aesthetics perspective; if you spend the majority of your day…

1 KLIPSCH R-625FA 7.1.2 DOLBY ATMOS HOME THEATRE SYSTEM It’s hardly a surprise that the Klipsch R-625FA has often been name-dropped as among the best Dolby Atmos systems out there. Featuring copper-spun IMG woofers, which also give it that distinctive look sans its removable grilles, as well as Klipsch Tractrix horn technology for a more present high end, this 7.1.2 sound system delivers the clearest and most detailed sound with very minimal distortion. £2,245, premiumsound.co.uk 2 SONY HT-ST5000 Sony’s HT-ST5000 packs an impressive punch, squeezing in seven front-firing speakers, one sub and two up-firing Dolby-Atmos-enabled speakers in a two-piece setup. It’s hardly cheap, but it’s certainly worth the splurge, especially with the level of 3D surround sound it delivers. That’s on top of it being feature-rich, offering Bluetooth connectivity, wireless…

From £1,299 sony.co.uk Sony’s elite-but-less-expensive 4K LED TV, the XH9005 has most – though not quite all – of the features and functionality included in the top-of-the-line XH9505 range. But, despite representing pretty impressive value for money, as it stands it isn’t quite the complete package yet. In terms of picture quality and HDR, this set really shines. As is usual with Sony, every HDR standard except HDR10+ is catered for here. With some 4K Dolby-Vision-assisted content up and running, the Sony looks vivid and detailed. Edges are drawn smoothly, picture noise is suppressed almost entirely, and the all-important skin-tones and-textures are completely convincing. There’s a slight ‘either/or’ element to the way the set delivers black tones: you can either have them impressively deep and lustrous, or with plenty of…