Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2021 i T3

Non-headphone brands releasing their own take on true wireless buds has become so commonplace these days that you need to be doing something truly remarkable to stand out. So what has elite gaming brand Razer done with its new Hammerhead True Wireless Pro to so pique our curiosity? Is it its intuitive touch controls and remappable touch gestures? Nope. Its snazzy gamer-baiting design? Hah, not quite. Advanced hybrid active noise cancellation, which packs two external and two internal mics to serve up first-class sound nullification? Close but no cigar. Even the impressive total 20-hour battery life offered with its case wasn’t what finally clinched it for us. No, what won us over was its THX-certified 20Hz – 20kHz frequency response, offering truly cinematic sound whether you’re gaming or streaming. Coupled…

ASSAULTBIKE ELITE This is built for intense resistance training. The professional-grade machine has a sturdy steel frame and solid steel cranks to withstand all workouts. £1,249.99, wolverson-fitness.co.uk JTX MISSION AIR BIKE A robust home exercise bike that is small enough to be transported around the house if needed, and stable enough to stay in place when it’s time to work out on it. £710, jtxfitness.com SCHWINN AIRDYNE PRO A 26-blade fan, moisturerepellent steel construction and nine programmable workout options are all yours. Around £752, roguefitness.com…

So that was Christmas. And what have you done? Eaten rather too many pigs in blankets, puddings made with suet and delightful chocolate snacks, we’ll wager. Now you’ve finished stuffing yourself (with stuffing), it’s time to try a more healthy approach. If only for January. Luckily, Instant Pot, possibly the world’s most popular type of pot, has just the thing for you. Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer (£180, instantpot.co.uk) does just what its name suggests, being an Instant Pot and an air fryer. Two great forms of low-fat cooking in one handy pot. What more could you ask? For those who are not up to speed with the Instant Pot revolution, they are essentially pressure cookers. However, via a lot of clever presets and a huge online community offering…

THE CROWN SEASON 4 Netflix’s flagship hits the ’80s, detailing the shenanigans of Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher, the latter played by Gillian Anderson – giving Guru a mightily confused loin. POWER UP There’s no stopping them. Death, deafness and dementia could not prevent what might be the band’s last hurrah from turning into a solid chug-fest worthy of Acca Dacca’s electric legacy. CRACKING THE CRYPTIC A YouTube channel in which two chaps enthusiastically solve Sudoku puzzles sounds utterly tedious, doesn’t it? But it’s a strange, fascinating tedium that makes for great entertainment.…

1 WAHOO KICKR BIKE Purveyors of some of the finest turbo trainers money can buy, Wahoo has taken things to the next level by unleashing arguably one of the most realistic indoor cycling experiences around. The Kickr Bike is styled like a carbon fibre Tour de France racer and features real road-bike-style gear shifting. It is also ready to roll out of the box, seamlessly integrating with the Wahoo ecosystem and some of the best virtual training programmes out there, such as Zwift and The Sufferfest. £2,999, uk.wahoofitness.com 2 NINJA BLENDER Getting trim is as much about diet as it is about exercise, so clean up the daily intake of calories with the brilliant smoothie maker. Its 1,000W motor can slice through frozen fruit, vegetables and all manner of healthy…

1 APEX Partnering with popular London spin studio Boom Cycle, Apex is one of the latest additions to the at-home bike workout scene. £1,200 buys a sleek and capable bike, while the £30 per month subscription gains access to hundreds of live and on-demand classes. The bike syncs to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and sends live workout data to an in-workout leaderboard. All rides are logged, so it’s easy to track progress and hit those fitness goals. £1,200 + £30p/m, apexrides.com 2 SCHWINN AIRDYNE A8 Sometimes referred to as ‘the Devil’s Tricycle’ in fitness circles, the humbling Air Bike packs enough air-generated resistance to bring even the fittest folk in the world to their knees. A brutal combination of upper and lower body work means it is possible…

1 HONDA E Honda’s first all-electric urban car is a speedy little fella. And, it’s one that comes with fastcharging capabilities, surprisingly rapid acceleration, and the kind of smart design that somehow gives a small car enough legroom for four adults to comfortably fit in. From £27,160, honda.co.uk 2 MICROLETTA The love child of EVE from Wall-E and Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc, this adorable three-wheel concept moped, which may be reserved now, will endear itself to anyone with its looks alone. It’s the Microletta’s features, however – which include a tilting-blocking mechanism, shorter braking distance, and up to 80km/h – that will get you hooked. About £4,400, microlino-car.com 3 VESPA ELECTTRICA When people think of mopeds and scooters, the name Vespa certainly comes to mind. The Vespa Electtrica takes…

SPECIFICATIONS Display sizes 65, 75, 82 inches Panel 7,680x4,320 QLED HDR HDR10+ Inputs 4x HDMI (1x HDMI 2.1), 3x USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 Operating system Tizen Voice assistant Alexa, Google Assistant, Bixby Dimensions 1448x831x25mm / 1673x958x25mm / 1830x1050x25.7mm Weight 24kg / 34.3kg / 41.5kg From £2,299 samsung.com Great 8K TVs have remained stubbornly beyond the budgets of all but the wealthiest AV fans. Until now. Samsung’s Q800T doesn’t quite come as cheap as most similar-sized flagship 4K sets but after some price drops it has come down into more realistic territory, making it more tempting than ever. With native 8K sources, you can appreciate the benefits of the Q800T’s native 8K pixel count, even from a regular viewing distance. On 65-inch screens, this will feel more about slightly better clarity, naturalism…

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 gadgetbuying 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…

Italian fashion house Kiton is responsible for some of the finest tailored suits outside of Savile Row, so no wonder people get excited each time Kiton drops a new ready-to-wear collection. This dry clean-only rollneck is current season Kiton, and has been crafted in Italy from skin-soft, 100% cashmere. As it’s slim fitting, we’d recommend choosing a size up from your normal sweater size. Kiton’s luxury Slim Fit Cable-Knit Cashmere Rollneck has a neutral grey shade, with a subtle zigzag weave replacing a more traditional cable-knit pattern. It would look incredibly handsome (and timeless) when worn with chinos, though it would also partner well with dark wash, heavy weight jeans. Kiton was founded over 50 years ago by fifth generation fabric merchant Ciro Paone, and the fashion house’s ready-wear pieces…

You’ve heard of exercise bikes and you might have heard of elliptical trainers but you most likely are not familiar with the buff love child of them, the air bike. Air bikes combine the positive aspects of both of the aforementioned machines and combine them with air resistance. And a lot of it. Unlike exercise bikes, air bikes are not preferred by people in their late 60s who want to cram in some extra exercising at home. No, air bikes are preferred by American footballers, cage fighters and CrossFitters, as they work perfectly with in-vogue High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Tabata-style workouts, where short recovery sessions are rapidly followed by intense bursts of exercise. There are no knobs or levers to adjust resistance on an air bike. Just like…

The original Ghost became the most successful product in the Rolls-Royce’s 116-year history and now, on a cold morning in 2020, we’re standing in front of the brand-new Ghost. It’s the most advanced car that Rolls-Royce has ever made, and from the moment you step into it you’re imbued with a sense of serenity. Reduction is the key theme here – busy details and superficial embellishments were stripped out to create a more relaxing refuge, while acoustic engineers worked to create a whisper-quiet environment. In fact, Rolls-Royce experimented with a completely silent interior but found it too disorientating. Instead, they manufactured a soft undertone – a subtle note which perfectly resonates throughout the vehicle. It’s calming, hand-crafted, and so special you’ll find yourself speeding up as you walk towards it,…

Q GARY MARTIN, NEWBURY Can tech improve my central heating? A This may be preaching to the choir a little, since you are (of course) a regular reader of T3, with (naturally) a subscription to the mag (see page 42) and a vast collection of smart technology cluttering up your every corner. But yes, tech can improve your central heating. It’ll get you super-toasty, and save you money too. Or, at least, kinda, usually. See, the thing with smart thermostats is that they tend to be at their best when they’re using their proximity detection functions to work out when you’re home and adjust themselves accordingly. You have noticed, Guru is sure, that you are home a lot more often these days, so one might not necessarily come into its…

The expense of products is such a relative thing. This Morning – which is some kind of TV show, my butler tells me – was recently flooded with complaints because it featured some £89 pyjamas. I could afford £89 PJs, if I wanted them, but obviously to many people, not least in a recession, that amount for jim-jams is TOO MUCH. A few months ago, I wrote about an Oral-B electric toothbrush that was £500. That seemed a little rich to me, but as they were at great pains to point out, on Amazon and at Boots it’s usually going to be about half that. Which makes you wonder, why not just make it £250 in the first place. Then it won’t seem like TOO MUCH. In the world of…

1 BOWFLEX SELECTTECH 1090I These adjustable dumbbells should form part of any prospective muscle builder’s armoury, as the unique design replaces up to 15 sets of dumbbells. The clever package sees an exterior rotary grip select the desired weight with a quick spin, meaning you can pick from 4kg to a hefty 41kg. Perfect for tough drop sets, A/B workouts and progressive overload, they are durable and comfortable to use. £699, fitness-superstore.co.uk 2 ELEIKO WEIGHTLIFTING TECHNIQUE BAR With a lower starting weight (choose between 5kg or 10kg bars) and less aggressive knurling (the rough grip on the bar), these bars are easier on the hands and perfect for those looking to brush up technique before moving on to heavier weights. Of course, they can be loaded up with standard Olympic…

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01 SAMSUNG HW-Q950T A groundbreaking 9.1.4-channel speaker system comprising a powerful external subwoofer, front left, right, centre, side and up-firing speakers in the main soundbar, plus two upfiring drivers in the wireless rears. From £1,299, samsung.com 02 LG SN11RG While it lacks the side channels and raw grunt of the Samsung Q950T, LG’s 7.1.4-channel SN11RG makes up for this with its sensitivity. You hear effects from behind and above you, in particular, that would pass you by on most systems. From £1,299, lg.com 03 YAMAHA MUSICCAST SURROUND MAX The Yamaha MusicCast Surround Max combines 5.1.2-channel movie playback with more of a hi-fi sensibility. Its support for Yamaha’s MusicCast system means it can be integrated into a wider Yamaha multi-room audio control system. From £1,250, uk.yamaha.com…

1 AER 557 The AER 557 is an absolute stunner, blending – in a way that only ingenious artists can – scooter portability with ergonomic handlebars and wheels you’d be more likely to find on a bike. But, with a 43km/h top speed and 32km battery range, it’s more than just a pretty face. £2,199, aer.store 2 RAZOR POWER A2 When it comes to budget scooters, Razor is king and, with the Power A2, it’s soon to rule over the budget e-scooter kingdom as well. With a battery life of 40 minutes, push-button throttle control, and a bargainbasement price tag, this one’s ideal for matriculating young adults. £299, amazon.co.uk 3 PURE AIR Entry-level doesn’t necessarily mean basic. Among the best value electric scooters at the moment, this two-wheeled congestion-buster delivers…

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 RAZER BOOK 13 From £1,199, razer.com Did you miss it? Razer’s slow creep into the non-gaming market has been, if you’ll forgive the pun, something of a stealth move. The Blade line of laptops does all the big flashy gamer stuff, such as the Blade Stealth, but it’s seen entries like the Studio Edition emerge on the side, dishing up high-powered hardware for creatives in a Mac-ish silver shell. Thus far, though, the company’s non game-oriented laptops have always tended towards the very highest end. With the Razer Book 13 comes a laptop for the rest of us, one with its sights firmly focused on matching, or even bettering, Dell’s revered XPS 13. It has the look, with a super-compact shell and slim bezels on all four sides of…

ZENITH, DEFY CLASSIC CARBON Lighter, bolder, more innovative and featuring an integrated carbon bracelet – a first for an automatic watch – this unprecedented technical feat is not only lightweight and durable, it looks stunning too. £16,300, zenith-watches.com BELL & ROSS, BR 05 CHRONO Unquestioningly faithful to the brand’s reputation of legibility, functionality, reliability and precision, the BR 05 collection has now been enriched with a chronograph, complete with squircle sub-dials. £5,200, bellross.com BREITLING, PREMIER B01 CHRONOGRAPH 42 Featuring a vintage design dating back to the 1940s, but completely updated with a self-winding COSC-certified chronograph movement and power reserve of 70 hours. This piece combines elegance and performance. £6,600, goldsmiths.co.uk RADO, TRUE SQUARE X TEJ CHAUHAN Designed in collaboration with award-winning British industrial designer Tej Chauhan, the True Square visualises…

Lots of people are now used to working out at home. The issue is, getting advice from a personal trainer is a bit tricky: you can Zoom each other but it’s definitely not the same. The Hyfit Gear 1 (around £150, hyfitgear.com) aims to help. It combines space-tech resistance bands with an app that uses AI to deliver workout data real time. Sensors detect the number of reps, exercise duration, speed and resistance used. The bands are paired with the Hyfit App, which provides dozens of highintensity full-body workouts, including HIIT and cardio, core, weight loss, martial arts and more.…

SAGE THE SMART GRILL PRO For maximum healthiness with minimum effort, this pairs a temperature probe with a George-Foreman-style grill. The result: perfectly cooked meats, fish and veg every time, with less fat. £329, sageappliances.com KITCHENAID CORDLESS HAND BLENDER Mix up healthsome soups and smoothies with this hand blender. It’s as powerful and chic as you’d expect from KitchenAid with the massive bonus of being cordless. £129, kitchenaid.co.uk PHILIPS VIVA COLLECTION JUICER No, you may not use this for fruit juice, if you want to lose weight; it’s full of sugar. But this compact and easy-toclean juicer can also make you a delicious kale juice. Sorry, it’s January: you’re meant to be suffering. £80, philips.co.uk…

1 NURVV RUN Take the guesswork out of perfecting running form with these smart running insoles, which feature 32 precision sensors that are discreetly embedded into the insole. They constantly feed data to a smartphone app in order to analyse running health and offer real-time metrics. The app then offers tips on how to improve running stride, with haptic feedback sent to compatible smart watches in order to vibrate your running form into shape. £249.99, nurvv.com 2 STRYD POWER METER Why should cyclists be the only ones to accurately track power output? The updated Stryd Power Meter now takes into account wind speed, temperature and humidity, so it offers accurate read-outs. Simply hook it onto the laces of your favoured running shoe, link it up to the provided app and…

If you want the perfect soundbar to suit your own specific tastes and feature requirements, it’s always worth doing your own research based on the advice provided in this feature If that all sounds far too much like hard work for your liking, though, fear not: the T3 team have put their heads together to come up with four models at very different price points that all excel in their own different ways. Whether you’re after power on a budget, kick-ass Dolby Atmos without the clutter, classic hi-fi refinement or money’s-no-object luxury, there’s something here for you. BUDGET BLASTER SONY HT-G700 The HT-G700 is a classic example of just how much bang – literally – you can get for your buck in the soundbar world these days. Despite costing under…

SPECIFICATIONS Processor Apple M1 chip Screen 13.3-inch, 400 nit, 2560x1600 LED Memory 8GB / 16GB Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Battery Up to 18 hours Connectivity 2x Thunderbolt 3, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 OS macOS 11 Dimensions 304.1.212.4x4.1–16.1mm Weight 1.29kg From £999 apple.com This is the start of something huge for Apple: computers made using its own chips. Ever since the iPad debuted the first Apple-made chip back in 2010, we had to wonder whether this would be the long-term plan. The M1 chip makes that a reality, and it turns out to be a big leap forward for laptops. If you want a computer than can do standard tasks without breaking a sweat, the MacBook Air is pretty much unmatched. Its Geekbench 5 scores of 1732 in single-core…

£59.99 store.google.com The revamped Chromecast video streamer is here, albeit a bit bigger and more expensive than before – but that’s because it does more than it used to. It’s no longer just something you can stream to from your phone, but now a fullyfledged smart TV add-on, with Android TV and the new Google TV app that aims to make it easier to find what you want to watch. Given the best 4K HDR sources to work with, the Chromecast with Google TV turns in an impressive performance. Dolby-Vision-assisted images are crisp and detailed, with plenty of dark-tone information available and contrasts handled well. Motion is gripped with authority and edges are drawn cleanly. As far as audio quality goes, it’s a success of the qualified kind. Dolby Atmos…