Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2023 i T3

Designed to offset the wear and tear of your toughest training runs and races, the updated, super-max-cushioned Nike Invincible 3 (£169.95, nike.com) provides even better shock absorption without the bulk. Coupled with the wide, exaggerated shape at the forefoot, it offers the most stable ride Nike has to offer yet. Featuring the Nike ZoomX foam, the Invincible 3 is responsive and lightweight, thanks to the rocker-shaped midsole and ample amount of foam that provides support for the three phases of a runner’s stride – it offers flexibility when your foot rises off the ground, a smooth ride when your foot is moving forward and cushioning at ground contact. An evolved FlyKnit upper uses layers of yarn to provide a more supportive fit for runners. The upper is also strong and…

TECH 21 RECOVRD RECYCLED SMART PHONE CASE Tech 21’s new Recovrd phone cases are made from old phone cases and excess material from production processes, both of which are turned into pellets and then transformed into new cases. These bad boys have 10ft drop protection and enhanced camera protection, too. £39.95, uk.tech21.com THULE AION DUFFEL BAG Thule’s new Aion luggage collection is made entirely from recycled materials, but it gets better – the products all have bluesign certification, awarded to companies that go above and beyond when it comes to sustainability. £160, thule.com SILVA TERRA SCOUT X HEADLAMP Silva’s powerful new headlamp, made with recycled plastic and featuring a hemp headband, has a battery life of up to 70 hours. £31.49, trekitt.co.uk…

1 JOYFUL PINK PAINT It’s not news that colour can affect your mood but the dopamine décor trend doesn’t just take a single hue to brighten up a room and its occupants, rather it embraces a rainbow of shades to create a happy cocktail. Eco-conscious paint brand YesColours celebrates shades that are designed to keep positive vibes, such as Joyful Pink (pictured), Passionate Olive Green and Calming Yellow. £21 per litre, yescolours.com 2 ABSTRACT FRAMED PRINT Dopamine décor is a trend that wears its ‘fun’ badge with pride, so set aside reserved inclinations and embrace the cheer. If you’re not ready for a total dopamine overhaul, and would rather add in more subtle elements of this trend into your space, this abstract painting captures the trend perfectly with its mix…

It’s best not to get too fond of any brands if you work in the wearable I tech space (remember Pebble, anyone?). It’s a saturated market, with companies and ideas going bust way before the product reaches mass market availability. Only a handful of new wearable concepts make it to the launch, and even fewer reach the top of their respective market niches. Fitbit was one of these. The Californian company dominated the early years of fitness wearables. Their fitness bands were sleeker than the rest and offered better functionality, not to mention a community of like-minded people via the ever-so-user-friendly Fitbit app. Fitbit went from strength to strength until tech giant Google absorbed it via its parent company, Alphabet, Inc, in January 2021. Initially, this seemed like a no-brainer…

The Apple Mac mini has been around since 2005 and is now in its seventh iteration. Though once considered a budget desktop option, this latest model uses some of Apple’s latest and greatest chips, the M2 and the brand-new M2 Pro, making it a serious desktop replacement for any current Apple user. The new Mac mini from the outside looks identical to the M1 version from 2020. Partly because the case is so flat (just 3.58cm), it does seem quite wide and long. This footprint hasn’t changed since the Mac mini contained a CD drive, which is quite a long time (2010). From what we’ve seen of the internals, there is now plenty of room inside, so it could go smaller, although this would affect the unit’s thermal dynamics. There…

Do you want a mirrorless system body that does it all, but is still more affordable and portable than its close stable mate? Of course you do and the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is giving its companion, the flagship EOS R3, a good run for its money. As the name suggests, the EOS R6 Mark II updates the original R6. Canon hasn’t thrown the baby out of the bathwater with the newer model, taking what was good about the R6 and making it better. Canon has come up with a class-leading example here, including the ability to shoot up to a whopping 40 frames per second in electronic shutter mode, or a still respectable 12fps with its mechanical shutter firing. At first glance, the Canon EOS R6 MKII very…

1 CANON EOS R8 • From £1,699 (body only), canon.co.uk You just don’t see full-frame mirrorless cameras at entry-level prices. Well, not much, anyway: the only real competition the EOS R8 has is Nikon’s Z5, the more expensive Sony a7C, and Canon’s own (cheaper and older) EOS RP. Indeed, the RP basically birthed the R8 from its own loins, gifting it the same body genetics; the father, if we’re going to continue this odd train of thought, is the far pricier EOS R6 Mark II, which offers up its sensor and autofocus processor. You don’t get the exact same hardware as the £2,779 R6 II, of course. Canon may be generous, but it isn’t stupid: there’s no mechanical first curtain shutter here, for example, which trims down the R8’s high…

Although commuting via bike is amazing for the environment, it’s not considered the safest way to get from point A to B. That said, the updated Hindsight V2 (£149.99, hindsight.store) rear-view cycling sunglasses can make it a little bit safer. The two new models, Artemis and Morpheus, have improved optical systems, coatings and a much improved performance – including an improved lens angle for peak performance. Both modes are available with three lens colours and three frame colours.…

INSTANT POT DUO CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID The Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid might be the only appliance you’ll ever need in your kitchen. It boasts all the functionality of an air fryer and Instant Pot in one handy device. £229.99, instantbrands.co.uk LE CREUSET AZURE COLLECTION The new Azure cookware collection from Le Creuset is inspired by the colours and calm of the Mediterranean sea. Is there anything else new with this collection? No, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! £14-£345, lecreuset.co.uk PHILIPS HUE GO PORTABLE TABLE LAMP The Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp does it all. Works indoors and outdoors? Check. Has a wide range of white and coloured lights? Check. Long life span? ± 10 years. This smart lamp is packed with features…

Q MIKE LESLIE, LOUGHBOROUGH How do I kick caffeine? A It’s a toughie, isn’t it? A real humdinger. Quitting a five-a-day coffee habit can, like parenting a pair of rambunctious ne’er-do-wells, lead to headaches, low mood, fuzziness around the edges, and a bunch of other tricky symptoms. Those who’ve done it crow about their new-found focus and health and happiness, because of course they do, but they conveniently miss out that three-week period where everything was black and they wanted to punch people. Guru’s first suggestion would be to use an app to track your progress. Many will find the most success in rolling their own spreadsheet or hammering the Notes app, since a lot of dedicated apps are somewhat iffy; one, which GaGu won’t name, offers to sell you…

SPECIFICATIONS Drivers 6 (4-inch high-excursion woofer, 5x horn-loaded tweeters) Audio formats Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos Microphones 4 Connectivity Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5 Sensors temperature and humidity, accelerometer Size 168x142mm Weight 2.3 kg The Apple HomePod returns with a bang. It brings with it impressive premium performance as a speaker and a smart home device. Making it ideal for those wanting to listen to lossless music, upgrade their Apple TV experience and take control of the home. Its integration into Apple’s smart home ecosystem is much more pronounced than its predecessor. It’s central to not just your music listening needs but also your home cinema and the automation of other devices in your network. The new HomePod is largely the same size and shape as the original model. Placed next to…

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…

FOODSPRING EXTRA CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BAR Coming in five delicious flavours, Foodspring’s new protein bar boasts 25% less sugar but 50% more chocolate, as well as protein-infused caramel for an indulgent protein hit and is high in fibre. £TBC, foodspring.co.uk BAREBELLS CRISPY NOUGAT BAR The new Crispy Nougat Bar from Barebells delivers 20 grams of protein, has a crispy milk chocolate coating, and is filled with a smooth nougat with hints of vanilla and layers of wafer and roasted hazelnut pieces. Barebells also does a vegan spicy peanut bar. £23.99 (box of 12), barebells.co.uk GRENADE OREO PROTEIN BAR With 21 grams of protein and just 1 gram of sugar, Grenade’s Oreo Protein Bar is a real treat. It features a creme layer with Oreo vanilla flavour and a nougat centre loaded…

2023 is a year packed with anniversaries, starting with a very special birthday for Australia’s Sydney Opera House, which is turning 50. There’s a packed calendar of special events to mark the occasion, although we recommend heading to one of the venue’s festivals, which include Inside/Out at the House in May and the Open House Festival in October. If you’re heading down under, consider combining a visit to Sydney with a ride on the Ghan, the luxurious sleeper train. Next year marks 20 years since the first passenger train reached Darwin on the Ghan’s Alice Springs–Darwin stretch, allowing passengers to travel the entire 2,979-kilometre journey from Adelaide to Darwin by train for the first time. Over in Las Vegas, it’s 30 years since the opening of the city’s most recognisable…

For smart speaker fans and Apple enthusiasts, this month came with the best possible news: the Apple HomePod (£299, apple.com) is back. The first Apple HomePod was originally released back in 2018 before being discontinued in 2021 and replaced by the Apple HomePod Mini. But as of early 2023, the Apple HomePod has been relaunched and the 2nd generation of this immersive speaker and smart home device might be better than ever. While it seems that not a lot has been changed on the new HomePod, the main update is its integration into Apple’s smart home ecosystem. The HomePod is designed to act as a smart home hub, allowing Apple users to control their home using just their voice, with the help of Siri, HomeKit and other smart accessories. From…

EUROVISION 2023 Nerdy Guru loves Eurovision. His pick to top the pops at this year’s big May songathon in Liverpool? He’s been wrong every time so far, so let’s just say Finland and all go home. CHAMPIONS CHESS TOUR Did you know that if you’re a double nerd you can fall asleep watching the best chess players with expert commentary over the top? Well, you can: seek out chess.com on Twitch. BOTS ARE STUPID Triple nerdy? Yes. This precision PC platformer is played with programming. Infuriating both in terms of getting the code right, and fighting the drive to repeatedly refine it.…

£1,299 sennheiser.com The original Sennheiser Ambeo was widely acclaimed, but at £2,199 its appeal was necessarily limited. So Sennheiser, sensibly, has taken away some of the whistles and bells, some of the physical bulk, and a whole chunk of the asking price. And then, rather less sensibly, called this more basic product ’Ambeo Plus’. The Ambeo Plus is not a small soundbar – but compared to its bigger brother, it’s a stripling. At 75 x 1051 x 121mm, it’s roughly the same width as a 48-inch TV. And no, it’s not even as big as some of its best-regarded price-comparable rivals. But let there be no doubt: the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus is capable of effortless scale. On the top surface are four upward-facing drivers – a pair of 102mm cellulose…