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Contents
Contents
037 UPGRADE YOUR HOME
The most exciting new tech for
entertaining, dining or escaping it all 058
10 BEST SHOWS TO BINGE
Now that we’ve steered you toward
your dream TV, here’s our hot tips
on what to watch on it
047 POWER LAPTOPS

Gaming? Working? Being creative?
Find the perfect notebooks for your needs 053
SERIOUSLY STYLISH WATCHES
If you’ve got the money, we got the time: six
watches that make one heck of a statement

Contents
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Part-4
HORIZON TESTED EDITING SOFTWARE

012 072 Podcasting
HORIZON TOP LAUNCHES APPLE iPHONE 15 PRO MAX
Sony A9 III + Humane AI Pin + LG The Titanium Titan is here. Could this be the
Retro
XBoom series + DJI Osmo Pocket 3 + toughest smartphone ever?
Apple M3 MacBook Pro + Apple M3
IMac + Leica M11-P + Asus Dual
073
APPLE WATCH SERIES 9
GeForce RTX 4060 TI SSD Ignore the similar looks – this smartwatch sequel
is faster and brighter
024 069
STYLE 074 THE MUSIC OF MILAN
Five trench coats to tame the winter ONEPLUS OPEN
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or snowier – climes this winter Tap to pay convenience
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An iPad alternative for Android users
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OPINION GRINDING COFFEE
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and 0LNH/RZHĆQGVKLVIDYHIROG\ODSWRS GoPro adds new features and a bigger
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GADGET GURU THE CREW MOTORFEST &
Walk tracking setbacks, Android Auto ASSASSIN’S CREED MIRAGE
issues and digi photo development
Essentials
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SONY a9 III
`TBA, sony.co.in
This flagship full-frame mirrorless camera with Global Shutter

system technology enables users to capture fast-moving
subjects without any distortion. It features a full-frame
stacked 24.6 MP CMOS image sensor, which can offer a
maximum shutter speed of up to 1/80000 second. On top of
that, the camera can also offer blackout-free 120fps
continuous shooting along with autofocus and eye tracking,
powered by the new and advanced AI processing unit.
The camera is powered by the new BIONZ XR image
processing engine, which enables the camera to capture
14-bit RAM images in all shooting modes. Thanks to the
advanced optical 5-axis image stabilisation, it offers blur-free
pictures and videos even while shooting with high-focal
length telephoto lenses. The all-new phase-detection system
now has 759 phase-detection points that cover 95.6 per cent
of the image area and the camera can now recognise animals,
birds, cars, trains, and flights.
T3 SAYS : Excellent mirrorless camera for both professional

still photography and videography
TECH-O-METER
HUMANE AI PIN
`TBA, hu.ma.ne/aipin
Humane AI Pin takes the real-world usage of

generative AI technology to the next level. The
device is said to be designed to feel more human
and natural to use, and it is also pitched to reduce
smartphone addiction. It has a Laser Ink Display,
which can project content on the user’s hand and
the same can be controlled with quick gestures.
It can be worn on most clothes, just like a lapel
pin, which features a touch-sensitive area, which
can be used to access various features on the
device. It also comes with a built-in SIM card and
will have access to the internet all the time. Users
can ask queries, send text messages, record
photos/videos, and even answer phone calls,
thanks to the built-in speaker and microphone
setup.
T3 SAYS : Really smart accessory with generative

AI capability
TECH-O-METER

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LG XBOOM SERIES - XL7S AND XL5S

`TBA, lg.com
Partying just got a lot better with LG’s XBOOM series of tower
speakers -- XL7S and XL5S. The XL7S with its dynamic pixel
lighting can amp up your party mood and it can produce an
output up to 250W of audio. There is an 8-inch woofer that
offers plenty of bass and it also comes with a telescopic handle
and wheels, which makes it easy to move it around. Users can
also download the XBOOM app, which doubles the XL7S’s pixel
lighting to display custom messages or you can use it to
display animation presents, which includes visual EQ and
various animated characters.
The XBOOM XL5S is a slightly miniature version of the XL7S
and it misses out on the dynamic pixel lighting. This speaker
offers up to 200W of audio output and packs a massive
6.5-inch woofer. The primary speaker unit on this device has a
multi-colour ring and it is also IPX4 rated and is splash resistant.
T3 SAYS : Hi-fi party speakers with excellent audio output.
TECH-O-METER
DJI OSMO POCKET 3

`59,990, dji.com
This is one of the most compact pocket gimbal

cameras, featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor with a 2-inch
tiltable display. It can record 4K videos with up to
120fps and thanks to three-axis mechanical
stabilisation, it can shoot highly stable footage when in
motion. It is also capable of capturing stable slow-
motion shots in almost every lighting condition.
Thanks to the 1-inch sensor, the low light scenes shot
on the Osmo Pocket will retain clarity and authentic
colour of the actual scene.
As the name indicates, this is an easy-to-carry pocket
camera, which can be turned on by just rotating the
2-inch OLED screen, which also supports touch input.
It supports full-pixel fast-focus technology, which
makes it easy to keep the focus on the primary
subject, and the company has also introduced a new
Product Showcase mode, which focuses on the
foreground and blurs the background to help
streamers while showcasing a product.
T3 SAYS : Compact video camera for content creation

with excellent stabilisation
TECH-O-METER

Horizon
APPLE M3 MACBOOK PRO (2023)

`1,69,900 onwards, apple.com
Apple’s all-new MacBook Pro just got a major performance

refresh. The latest models still come in two sizes -- 14-inch
and 16-inch, with three-chip options -- M3, M3 Pro, and M3
Max, all fabbed by TSMC using cutting-edge 3nm process.
The new M3 lineup of processors on the MacBook Pro now
offers features like hardware accelerated ray-tracing, and
dynamic cache for improved memory usage, and on the
high-end M3 Max SKU, the MacBook Pro can now support
up to 128 GB of unified memory.
It’s not just performance, but these new chips greatly
improve the power efficiency on these Macs, allowing them
to offer more performance per watt. Apple has also
improved the displays on these Macs, which can now reach
up to 3000 nits of brightness and the new MacBook Pros
are also available in the stunning space black colour option
along with silver and space grey.
T3 SAYS: High-performance laptops with next-generation

CPU and GPU performance.
TECH-O-METER
APPLE M3 IMAC (2023)

`1,34,900, apple.com
Apple’s latest 24-inch iMac comes in seven

stunning colour options. It features a high-
resolution 24-inch display with a slim design
and is powered by the new Apple Silicon M3
chip with up to 24 GB RAM and 2 TB storage
support. It also gets an upgraded 1080p web
camera. Other prominent features of the new
iMac include a Thunderbolt USB 4 display port
with up to 40Gbps data transfer support, a
six-speaker system with high-fidelity audio
output support and Dolby Atmos.
The 4.5K resolution 24-inch display on the M3
iMac can get as bright as 500 nits, and the
display also supports True Tone technology,
which automatically changes the colour tone of
the display, depending on the surrounding
environment.
T3 SAYS: Practical all-in-one Mac
TECH-O-METER

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LEICA M11-P
`TBA, leica-camera.com
Leica’s latest camera now features a technology called

content credentials, which is in accordance with content
authenticity initiate (CAI) and C2PA standards, where,
it allows one to verify moment in time and offers an
additional layer of transparency to an image file. Every
photo captured on the Leica M11-P will have a digital
signature.
In terms of design, the camera looks like a typical Leica
M series camera and it even has the iconic red Leica dot.
Available in two colour options, the camera is powered
by a 60 MP full-frame CMOS sensor and it even boasts
256 GB of internal storage along with support for an
UHS-II SD card for additional storage expansion.With
a USB-C port, it is easy to transfer photos from the
camera to a smartphone or a laptop for quick editing
using a USB cable.
T3 SAYS : A modern camera in a classic avatar that

takes excellent stills.
TECH-O-METER
GOOGLE PIXEL WATCH 2

`39,900, store.google.com
The second-generation smartwatch from

Google might look similar to its predecessor.
However, the company has upgraded it from
the inside out. The new watch is available in four
colour options and is powered by a new set of
sensors that can accurately track heart rate,
skin temperature, and signs of stress.
It is also IP68 water and dust-resistant and can
also measure real-time blood. On top of that, it
can now offer up to 24 hours of battery life
even when always on-display is enabled and
there is also support for fast charging. The Pixel
Watch 2 comes with features like six months of
Fitbit premium subscription and one month of
YouTube Music premium subscription.
T3 SAYS: A compact smartwatch with accurate

health and fitness tracking capability.
TECH-O-METER

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BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA

HEADPHONES
`TBA, boseindia.com
The flagship active noise cancellation headphones

from Bose get a major design overhaul, which now
looks more premium and elegant than their
predecessor. It comes with a new quiet mode that
offers enhanced audio quality along with aware
mode, which allows users to hear the surroundings
with full transparency.
Based on Bluetooth 5.3 technology, the headphones
support both SBC and AAC codecs, making them
compatible with both Android and iOS devices. On a
single charge, the headphones can last for up to 24
hours and they take 3 hours to fully charge. A quick
15 minutes of charging can offer up to 2 hours of
battery life.
T3 SAYS: High-quality over-the-head headphones

with excellent active noise cancellation support.
TECH-O-METER
FUJIFILM SMARTPHONE
PRINTER LINK SERIES
`TBA, fujifilm.com/in
The latest Link range of smartphone printers

from FUJIFILM allows users to quickly take a
printout of a digital photo from their phone with
just a click using the Instax Biz app. These
printers offer high-quality coloured pictures
with new technologies like Instax Air, Spray Art,
and mini Link 2.
Within the series, the company is offering
various models such as mini Link 2, a compact
printer, SQ Link, and Link Wide. Users can buy
these printers or buy them with a film combo of
up to 100 shots. These printers can print a
picture in just 90 seconds and users can even
add a bit of a splash to the pictures within the
app to make them look stylish.
T3 SAYS: Compact and affordable instant

printing solutions in colourful avatars.
TECH-O-METER

Horizon
ASUS DUAL GEFORCE RTX™

4060 TI SSD
`TBA, asus.com/in
It’s the world’s first graphics card equipped with an

M.2 slot, allowing for a seamless cooling upgrade for
high-performance NVMe drives. The Dual GeForce
RTX 4060 Ti SSD is equipped with dual Axial-tech
fans that keep the card running cool when in game,
but these powerful fans also reduce the operating
temperatures of the M.2 drive, unlike traditional
motherboard M.2 slots. This card has all of the same
amazing features as the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX
4060 Ti 8GB.
T3 SAYS : With no graphics performance hit in game

and no read/write penalties to storage, this card is a
straightforward solution for those who need high-
speed gaming machines..
TECH-O-METER
DYSON PURIFIER COOL GEN1

`39,900, Dyson.in
Dyson’s latest air purifier is called Cool Gen 1, which

now features an LCD screen that can show real-time
air quality index data. Featuring a HEPA H13 filter, the
purifier is said to be capable of capturing 99.95 per
cent of the pollutants, which are as small as 0.1
microns. The purifier is also equipped with a new core
filtration technology, which can capture gases and
odours to keep the home and offices smelling nice.
The air purifier has the capability of pushing 290 litres
of fresh air per second and it can fully purify the air
inside a room with up to 27 square metres in a limited
time, as it also has a 350-degree oscillation
technology, it can also easily circulate the fresh air
across the room.
T3 SAYS : Smart and modern air purifying solution.
TECH-O-METER

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Style
IN THE TRENCHES
The trench coat dates back to the First World War and stands strong as an autumnal
staple to keep wind and rain at bay while maintaining top style credentials
OVERSIZED RAGLAN MAC

Embrace the drama of a calf-length
coat this autumn with this navy
mac in organic cotton. A modern
interpretation of the trench coat that
would look great paired with a hoodie.
`83,000, matchesfashion.com
TRENTON DOUBLE-
BREASTED TRENCH COAT
Shoulder epaulettes, storm flaps
GINGHAM TRENCH COAT and belted waist and cuffs. Nili
Touched with a hint of Sherlock-esque Lotan is keeping this tan cotton-
suave, this trench keeps traditional canvas coat classic with all the
elements and pairs them with modern traditional essentials. A perfect
touches. Made in premium twill wool, it piece of outerwear.
will keep chills at bay too. `1,15,000, mrporter.com
`1,47,000, paulsmith.com
NEVADO BELTED COAT

Trench coats were designed to keep bad
weather out and this cotton-blend twill
piece has been treated to repel dirt and
rain. The stylish cut will grace you with
a svelte silhouette too.
`3,96,000, mrporter.com
GRANDPA WOOL-HERRINGBONE OVERCOAT

Buckle up as winter arrives with this 100% wool
trench coat. Patch pockets give this dark navy piece
a smart utilitarian vibe and its heft will see you
through winter.
`52,000, matchesfashion.com

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AUTUMN
RUNNING
ESSENTIALS
DARN TOUGH MICRO

CREW ULTRA-
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SOCK
These Merino wool micro crew
socks will not only keep your
feet warm but also protect them
from slipping and blisters.
Unconditionally guaranteed for life!
A GLASS APART C2,000, darntough.com
CLEAR AS DAY
Minimis Technologies’ new product puts a smartwatch on your face
The smart eyewear market has been quietly require a secondary device to use, and the
developing in the shadow of other glass’ waveguide solution offers substantially
wearables, such as smartwatches and smart higher resolution than any other device on
rings. Apart from brands like FORM and its the market, conveniently located in the
Smart Swim Goggles, we’ve only seen a few upper third of the natural field of view.
innovations in recent years. That’s about to Designed for runners and cyclists, Minimis
change, thanks to Sydney-based startup integrates a state-of-the-art OLED micro-
Minimis Technologies. display with high-definition waveguide BANDIT RUNNING
The Minimis Glass ( B58,000, minimis.life) is a optics to project the user’s critical MICROMESH
standalone piece of wearable tech that performance data directly into their field of PERFORMANCE LONG
incorporates a high-resolution wave-guide view at a resolution equivalent to a 63-inch SLEEVE TEE
heads-up display into stylish, minimalist 1080p screen from 10 feet (3m) away. The Bandit Running’s micro-mesh tee
sunglasses. Unlike other products in the two 650mAh batteries provide seven hours is the perfect top for all weather
space, the super-lightweight Minimis doesn’t of life with the display constantly on. conditions. Its sweat-wicking,
quick-drying material keeps you
ventilated all year round.
WHEEL BARGAIN C6,500, banditrunning.com
KICKING UP A GEAR
The Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift will help you train cheaper, not harder
Wahoo’s Kickr Bike Shift ( B2,83,000,
wahoofitness.com) has been designed to
maintain many of the features of the Wahoo’s
top-spec smart bike but at a more affordable CIELE ATHLETICS
price. This new standalone bike ditches the GOCAP SC
built-in display and rise/fall motion of the Ciele Athletics took its most iconic
Kickr Bike, instead opting for a static frame product, the GOCap, and added
(with the same adjustability), improved a SOFTcurve brim, serving up
tension clamp levers for adjustment, and an the same long-distance comfort
electromagnetic flywheel instead of the with the protection of a curved
motor drive of the top-end Bike product. brim. The COOLmatic mesh keeps
things fresh under the hat.
C4,400, cieleathletics.com

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Travel
SLOPE STYLE
ANON OSLO WAVECEL

HELMET
Protect the part that matters
the most with Anon’s brilliant
WaveCel helmet. Highlights
include the auto-adjust fit
system, which dynamically
flexes to offer the perfect fit.
`14,000, https://www.absolute-
snow.com/
ESCAPE ROUTES
WINTER WARMERS
Blast away the winter blues in ski resorts in the midst of spectacular
transformations or sun-soaked beach retreats
SMITH 4D MAG S
GOGGLES
Smith’s gorgeous goggles have Bali is a great spot to head to for some winter specifically Ifuru Island Maldives, which opened
an ultra-wide field of view and sun, and we’ve got a timely tipple to toast the in September on the Raa atoll, famous for its
rely on the magnet-based MAG end of 2023 with – arak. This potent, clear spirit, marine life. But the resort’s pièce de résistance
lens change system for fast typically made with sap from the coconut palm will be the Maldives’ first permanent skydiving
easy lens changes. flower, has been brewed by Bali’s community dropzone. Skydives will be possible from
`30,000, smithoptics.com distillers and used in traditional ceremonies for December 2023, and the resort’s skydiving
centuries. But the recent decision to regulate centre will be headed up by world champion
its production means tourists can now (safely) skydiver Will Penny, who’s performed over
sample this aromatic spirit, too. Bartenders 21,000 jumps.
across the island are celebrating its revival with Winter getaways don’t need to be about sun
some seriously creative cocktails, and we – it’s a great time for snow-dusted city breaks
recommend trying it at the Anantara Uluwatu too. And while Oktoberfest might be over,
resort, where there are daily arak hours (happy there are still plenty of reasons to head to
hours are so passé, after all) and a range of Munich. You can browse its Christmas markets
delicious arak-based cocktails. before warming up at the luxurious confines of
Flying to Bali via Singapore? Consider Germany’s first Rosewood hotel, which you’ll
spending a night on Sentosa island, where find in the old town.
you’ll find The Palawan @ Sentosa Finally, if mountains are your happy place, head
66° NORTH entertainment complex. Highlights of Sentosa’s to the American ski resort of Aspen. Regarded
VATNAJÖKULL hottest new destination include a huge as one of the world’s swankiest ski destinations,
RETRO HOODIE inflatable obstacle course, luxurious beachfront it’s famous for its challenging terrain and
We’re huge fans of 66° North’s cabanas and a gorgeous swim-up bar. But our powder-blanketed steeps. And this year there
winter gear, and we’re especially favourite attraction is HyperDrive, a hi-tech will be even more room to roam, thanks to the
excited about the limited edition three-storey electric go-karting course. Drivers unveiling of Hero’s, a new high-speed quad that
Vatnajökull capsule collection, who tackle the track can collect virtual will provide access to 153 acres of brand new
which includes pants, a skirt (it’s weapons, including ones that can be used to terrain. The opening of the lift will mark the
insulated and very, very cool) and slow down competitors. resort’s first major development since the
this gorgeous hoodie. Got a head for heights? Consider another opening of the Silver Queen Gondola in
`31,000, 66north.com fantastic winter sun spot – the Maldives, more December 1985.

Horizon
T3’s still roadworthy tech trucker

drops off more useful info nuggets
I’m buying an older car, but I rely on Android Auto.

What now?
Ooh, this one’s activated Anyway. Upgrading an older car is to affect with his words cleverly
ABOVE
A Guru’s spice gland. Not for likely to be a far easier process, leaves out those older cars that
It might take ten
the older car bit, which lucky for you. Most integrated minutes to do cannot be upgraded for whatever
we’ll get to, but because of head units can be ripped out and 0-60 but, hey, reason. And you should
thoughts of newer cars. replaced with newer third-party it’s a groovy absolutely look for a reputable
Specifically, it’s GM announcing it’ll examples, which will do all the colour brand, as a B15,000 AliExpress
drop support for CarPlay and things you want them to do. There replacement will be as crap as
Android Auto starting in 2024, are some caveats to this though. you imagine.
ILLUSTRATIONS: STEPHEN KELLY
something which has every chance Guru really wouldn’t recommend There is another way, if you’re
of starting a trend. History tells us doing it yourself; the sweeping arm okay with things being a little
that (for some reason) first-party motion that GaGu has attempted more rinkydink: grab an Android
media and sat-nav controls are
always programmed by a drunk GRAB AN ANDROID TABLET, tablet, install the app Headunit
Reloaded, and glue the tablet
lunatic with no concept of INSTALL THE APP HEADUNIT somewhere on your dashboard.
interface design; there is no reason You’ll then be able to connect
to suspect that this will change. At RELOADED, AND GLUE A your phone with a cable or
least Apple and Google’s offerings
give you the illusion that you’re
TABLET SOMEWHERE ON wirelessly, and enjoy all the
benefits of Android Auto while
rolling your own. YOUR DASHBOARD keeping everything else stock.

Gadget Guru
Why doesn’t my iPhone’s walk

tracking make any sense?
Guru’s esteemed friend ‘R’ and whathaveyou. It then utilises the
A – who may or may not be the accelerometer to work out whether
poor soul responsible for you’re striding, shuffling or
transforming the haphazard smashes cartwheeling (as ‘R L’ so often is)
of GaGu’s keyboard into actual and cooks that gait estimation up
readable text – writes with a baffling with your steps taken to generate
conundrum. His walks into T3 Towers your distance travelled.
and back home follow the same Guru suspects that ‘Russell Lewin’ is
route, and report similar numbers of putting his phone in a different place
steps – but somehow the mileage of on each walk. Maybe he’s holding it
the morning walk is always listed as in hand and scrolling through the
longer than that of the evening, latest headlines so he’s boned up by
sometimes chopping out about a fifth the time he reaches the office, but
of the distance. tucking the phone in his pocket as
Without consulting ‘Russell’ L further he unwinds with a podcast on the
about his actions, there are a few way home – or vice versa. The subtle
reasons this might happen. The most change in the phone’s movements
likely is that, as Guru understands it, will affect what the accelerometer
the iPhone Health app’s distance sees and, in turn, change what the
measurement is calculated in a weird phone calculates. The fix? ABOVE
way. Rather than constantly using Apparently newer iPhones are Perpetual motion
machines: quite
GPS, which would swallow up a
whole bunch of battery, the iPhone
better, an Apple Watch offers
consistent placement, or try an app clearly balls Is that perpetual
performs some kind of painstaking
calculation to determine your stride
other than Health – maybe Strava,
if you’re cool with GPS draining
motion machine on
length based on your height, weight your battery. TikTok real?
GADGET GURU’S MAGIC BOX A “Please bully me, GaGu,” you

might as well write. “Please
make fun of me because I
They have Wi-Fi 7 now? That is absolutely come a tip-over point, and there’s no don’t understand the first and
unacceptable – GaGu is still struggling on denying the pull of the new, but Guru is second laws of thermodynamics.”
with bog standard Wi-Fi 6. His network is increasingly convinced that we’re camping But Guru won’t do that, you
redundant! Never mind that he has never on a comfortable plateau in many aspects dunderheaded dolt, because he’s
run into anything (bar large file transfers) of technology. It’s a good place to be – nice and never mean, even to
that has really even tested its speed. He there are tasty upgrades available complete nincompoops.
must have an upgrade now. But he cannot: (a B1,78,000 Zotac 4090, why not) but if The thing you saw was not a
Guru, like you, must wait until the middle of GaGu simply wants to sit around in his perpetual motion machine.
next year for the first rudimentary 802.11be pants and play Monty Mole on his ZX Presuming it’s the one with the balls
Extremely High Throughput Spectrum nobody’s that fall through a hole in a cup, fly
devices to sneak onto the market. going to sneer. They’d down a little wire ramp, and then land
Here’s a prediction that seems bold better not, anyway. back in the cup, what you saw was a
but really isn’t: don’t expect Wi-Fi 7 Forced upgrades plague neat trick. The machine – the B15,000
support in an iPhone for two years. Guru, though. He has Perpetual Motion Simulator made by
Maybe even three, on the ‘tock’ unwillingly emptied his Vietnamese craftsman William Le
part of the upgrade cycle. Guru wallet for a new vacuum – uses a hidden electromagnet to
called his close personal friend Tim Cook, cleaner, for example, after both of accelerate the metal balls at the nadir
and it seems he’s in no rush, because it’s a his extremely crunchy old first-gen of their travel, giving them just
useful headline feature to throw in too late Dysons bit the bullet in a single enough momentum to make it
when Apple’s hand is forced. Ahem. month. He has clearly not learned his back up.
But do we always need to upgrade? Only lesson, given that he has thrown Perpetual motion isn’t a thing, but
now, seven years into his current desktop B78,000 at a lovely Dyson Gen5Detect, being bamboozled by nonsense
PC’s life, has GaGu been forced to fiddle but it seems to cope with his numerous videos on TikTok is. Just be a bit
with graphical settings to make a cats’ hairy leavings with far more more careful and activate the meaty
game work acceptably. There will aplomb than his previous vacs. part of your head before writing to
Guru next time, you hear?
W W W.T 3 I N D I A . CO M DECEMBER 2023 T3 Tomorrow’s Technology Today 31

Opinion
I do not have all the

time in the world
Jon Bentley is concerned that waiting around for white goods appliances
to do their job is becoming the new normal
’m dreading the day surprising cycles are getting longer to my neighbours. According to
I our 17-year old Bosch

dishwasher packs up. It
has a handy 35 degree
and longer. Time is the one area that
gives.
But should it? Forgive me for
government statistics over 40 house
fires a week are caused by faulty
appliances, with washing machines
Celsius 30-minute wash that works injecting a cautionary note but fire and dryers topping the list of guilty
very well. We often use it when services normally advise that you tech, and dishwashers in fifth place.
time is short. The latest Bosch shouldn’t operate white goods like But why are we tolerating ever
dishwashers however don’t have washing machines or dishwashers longer cycles anyway? Perhaps it’s
such a program. At their quickest while you’re out or asleep because of because white goods are simply
they make you hang around for an the risk of fire. You should be awake falling into line with the rest of the
hour (and boost the temperature and present, keeping an eye out for tech environment where we’ve all
to 40 degrees). I raised this with a become accustomed to spending an
Bosch European product manager
at IFA recently. He said the newer
Happily, there are awful lot of time engaged in
transferring files, downloading
programs use less water and are
more environmentally responsible some appliance updates, installing them and so forth.
And then there’s battery charging.
and that I should get used to
thinking that quick equals an hour manufacturers who Ever more things seem to need it,
from watches to phones and, of
rather than 30 minutes. course, cars where the traditional
It’s not just dishwashers. New heat
pump tumble dryers take longer
are bucking the trend two-minute fill-up is in the process of
being replaced by a half-hour quick
to dry than traditional, vented or telltale wisps of smoke and burning charge or an overnight one. It’s a
condenser ones. We recently smells. With today’s lackadaisical whole world of waiting that rewards
tested an Indesit washing machine white goods, if you’re of a fearful the patient.
on the telly programme I work for disposition, you might have to book Happily, there are some appliance
and the cottons cycle lasted four a whole day in, just to monitor a manufacturers who seem to be
hours. That’s ridiculous! load or two of washing. bucking the trend. Budget brand
The thing is the manufacturers are Personally I’ve always been slightly Beko proudly boasts its dishwashers
cornered both by regulations, sceptical of this particular piece of have quick 30-minute cycles (and
which set ever higher standards precautionary advice; I’d actually some feature a 45-minute one with a
for energy and water use, and prefer to be out if my washing drying phase and automatic door
customers who are liable to be machine becomes a fireball. But if I opening). Their energy ratings seem
put off by a poor energy rating lived in a flat rather than a similar to those achieved by Bosch.
and incensed if even the slightest standalone house maybe I’d be a At least somebody out there
stain or food detritus remains at little less cavalier and concerned understands that time, for all of us,
the end of the cycle. It’s not about the threat my machines pose is limited.
W W W.T 3 I N D I A . CO M
32 T3 Tomorrow’s Technology Today DECEMBER 2023
Opinion
The HP Spectre Fold is a

stunning foldable laptop
Mike Lowe explains why HP’s foldable laptop is a thing of wonder
– not to mention great expense
t was back in HP’s peacock feather display of a ease, yet there’s ample stiffness in
I September that
Hewlett-Packard
revealed its take on the
hybrid; it’s the cumulation of design
that’s more precise, more
considered, and more costly overall.
the hinge, and I’m surprised how
well the crease – a common issue
for the best folding phones too – is
folding laptop: the HP Spectre Fold. It comes with a wirelessly charging largely mitigated to make for
This ‘3-in-1’ device – designed to stylus and integrated magnetically smooth stylus or finger contact on
function as a tablet, notebook attaching keyboard; there’s also an the touch-panel.
laptop and desktop-replacement all integrated kickstand on the rear so Little (yet all-important) details,
rolled into one – immediately stood the screen can be propped up to a such as a protective metal plate so it
apart from its Lenovo ThinkPad X1 ‘perfect’ 120-degree angle. doesn’t have that ‘bouncy’ feeling,
Fold and Asus Zenbook 17 Fold Stacy Wolff, HP’s Global Head of should also help you achieve your
OLED competitors for being Design Personal Systems Consumer best work. The keyboard, which
thinner, lighter and simply better magnetically clips onto the lower
designed.
Fast-forward three weeks and I An almost-five- section of the Fold’s screen to form
a laptop, can also be pulled down to
spent the day at HP’s headquarters
in Palo Alto, California, to take a grand masterpiece reveal an additional half of the lower
portion of the display, for example,
deeper dive into the Spectre Fold,
meet the product’s designers, and that’s a melting pot creating a 14-inch hybrid. In this
expanded mode HP Snap Windows
go hands-on with the device to
explore all its forms. And I’ve got to of new design and (an adapted version of Snap, a
standard Windows 11 feature)
say: this product is a thing of
wonder that hints at the future of innovations means you gain an additional
section of screen real-estate for
mobile computing. extra functionality.
I say hints at because the Spectre Solutions, tells me: “We [HP] wanted The first time I handle the Spectre
Fold is also a thing of great expense to make sure this product was very Fold all I seemed to do was prod,
– with a B5,24,000 asking price. chameleon-like. It gives the artist a pull and adjust it for the sheer
Yup, this almost-five-grand huge canvas [in tablet mode]; the satisfaction – simply because it’s
masterpiece is a melting pot of new laptop has the keyboard sitting actually fun to do so. These are my
design and innovations that, much there so cleanly; but when you favourite moments in tech: when I
like unobtainable-for-most premium detach that for the all-in-one mode get to see the fruits of companies’
sports cars, represents the top tier you really feel like you’re in front of a passions and labour and react with
of what’s possible right now. So you desktop.” childlike wonder. They’re rare
can buy one, not that many people When flat the Spectre Fold moments too, because so often
will – but that’s not really the point. measures just 8.5mm, which is akin products are just ‘yet another’ of
The point is to push the boundaries to the best tablets you can buy, no the established norm. The Spectre
and show off; the Spectre Fold is bulkier. The OLED panel folds with Fold is anything but.

Horizon
Travel
A RENEWED AND BOLD SAFARINAMA
TATA SAFARI
A delight for Safari Fans
WORDS SRINI SWAMINATHAN `16.19 lakh, onwards
Who has looked at the original Tata Safari that was the Safari and you can’t help but get wowed by the interior
unleashed in the ‘90s and not thought “Wow, look at its that has gone through a major redesign with a tonne of
commanding presence!”. Muscular. Bold. Solid. Such features - not all super useful always though. The ambient
adjectives galore when one thinks of the previous versions mood lighting and the smooth cockpit design is surely
of the Safari. It redefined the category and set many eye-catching with the 31.24 cm Harman touchscreen
benchmarks back then. Starting from its name, everything infotainment system getting a lot of attention. And the
about it evoked…no..screamed “Outdoor and Adventure”! 26.03 cm DIC (Digital Instrument Cluster) is super useful
And over the years, Tata Motors has invested, innovated and with a multi information interface. The Safari has a tonne of
improved the Safari with better safety, design and features interior features that you would expect in a vehicle of this
and its appeal has not faded in decades. Known to be a caliber (and price) - Android Auto and Apple Carplay,
reliable workhorse made for Indian conditions, the Tata Steering mounted controls, JBL Surround Speakers,
Safari won many fans for its rugged and battle ready build. cameras on all sides, voice control, remote commands,
So, the expectations for the Safari 2023 version were sky powered driver and co-driver seats, ventilated seats, rain
high and the fans were eagerly anticipating its arrival. We sensing wipers, pano sunroof, cooled glove box, wireless
witnessed its launch and also got to take it for a drive. And charging, USB-C ports for charging and so on. And
here is what we think in terms of where it stands out and depending on the variant you choose, features get
where it could be improved. added on.
By this time, so many reviews of the Safari are out in social With all these features, the most important things that we
media, magazines and videos. Even though most of the would care about are safety and driving performance. The
reviews focus on comparison, we think there is a lot more to Safari is five star rated in Global NCAP ratings and is built
it than just a feature by feature look. Because beyond the on the Land Rover D8 platform and boasts of 7 airbags
redesigned grille, LED lamps and colors there are including knee airbags. We particularly liked the 360
noticeable features that will delight the Safari fans, though degree surround view on the display, the Tyre pressure
we felt there is scope for many improvements in the Safari. monitoring system, hill hold control, and the many features
Alright, let’s quickly talk about the exterior and then jump in of the ADAS system (though it can get annoying to
and have a look at the redesigned interior and driving constantly receive alerts about..well..obstacles on Indian
experience. Special mention must be made about the fact city roads!).
that the Safari is based on the D8 platform of the Land We drove the Automatic transmission version that was
Rover. At first look, the new Safari gives off a dominant swift and delightful to drive once it picked up speed. The
aura with its parametric grille, the rear tailgate lights, the engine was responsive and performed well, especially on
welcome and goodbye animations, the superb aerodynamic good highways. The paddle shifters and the bejeweled
curves, the new mascot placement in the door, the ice cube terrain response knob were super useful while driving.
fog lamps, the roof rails and wide tyres and alloy wheels. In summary, the 2023 Tata Safari is a brilliant redesign of
Without a doubt, it makes necks turn and commands a much loved SUV that is sure to delight drivers and
attention. With a quick press of the unlock key, you slide into passengers alike.

Travel
A POWER PACKED COMMANDER
TATA HARRIER
A good facelift of a much loved SUV
WORDS SRINI SWAMINATHAN `15 lakh, onwards
Who or what is a harrier? Depending on your interests and cluster, the JBL speakers system, the 31.24 cm infotainment
passion, you could zero in on any of the many meanings: is it screen, USB-C type charging ports, wireless charger, dual
a long-winged, agile and slender-bodied bird of prey or a zone climate control, mood lighting, parking sensors and
hound of breed used for hunting or is it a cross country surround cameras, 6-way powered driver seat adjustment
runner known for endurance and speed or a family of with memory, Apple Car Play and Android Auto and so on.
jet-powered attack aircraft? Tata Motors must have chosen While these are expected from the 2023 Harrier, the main
this word for their 5 seater SUV that has a huge fan base question is, how do they perform in symphony? Without a
since it was first launched in 2019. Recently, we took the new doubt, the large Infotainment Digital Touch screen and
2023 Harrier for a drive and noted that Tata Motors has other features are useful but Tata Motors has chosen to
made some noteworthy changes to the design, performance make most shortcut buttons as flatter touch buttons (like
and technology of the Harrier. the ones on micro wave ovens) and not physical analog
The reviews of the new Harrier are out there and mostly ones (except a few) and this means you have to look at
focus on the noticeable upgrades by comparing it with the them to operate and also be precise with the finger
previous versions. They talk about the exterior, the interiors placement. The 31.24 cm Harman Touch screen
and the performance of the engine and so on but there is infotainment display is not visible in daylight conditions and
more to the Harrier than just the redesign and facelift. we often had to struggle to see what is on the screen while
Considerable effort and thought has gone into making this driving in day time. And it is not tiltable or ‘turnable’ either.
version an important one even if someone has never stepped But, at the end of the day, it gets the job done even if it
into a Harrier before. Though we felt there is scope for many doesn’t score high in the super stylish or elegant
improvements in the Harrier (if we had to nitpick), there are department.
many appreciable features too. The driver and passenger comfort is good in different road
The TLDR of exterior: The 2023 Harrier looks muscular, conditions and there is enough space inside. Once you fold
commanding and very capable, tackling the rough and the backseats, there is plenty of boot space as well. The
tough of the terrains that may come in its way - be it 2023 Harrier scores high in safety features with ADAS, 3
potholed city roads or off roads. The all LED Headlamps, point seat belts, lane departure warning, blind spot
sharp cut outs on the bumper and the DRL Light bar all add warning, six airbags, electronic stability control and TPMS.
to the commanding look and make the redesigned grille bold Most of these safety features are standard across models
and inviting. We noticed and liked the 19-inch alloy wheels irrespective of the variant.
that provided good stability and grip even at high speeds on The 2023 Harrier is a significant facelift with many new
most road conditions. design improvements and a plethora of features that is sure
Once you enter the Harrier, you will immediately notice the to delight many. Be it the exterior or the interior, the ride
dual tone dashboard and large display screen right at the handling and performance, Tata Motors has focused a lot
centre. The dual color combination looks interesting and will on making this an important upgrade. And all this would
appeal to users as it breaks monotony. The interior is not have been possible without a commitment to safety,
teeming with features: the 26.03 cm digital instrument innovation and obsessive design focus.

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has invested heavily ever since with plenty of big stars now headlining with another must-watch show. The Boys is utterly mad, The Marvelous
their own shows – Jennifer Aniston, Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Mrs Maisel is incredibly amusing, Upload is charming, Reacher is brutal,
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the cheapest streamers out there, coming with full 4K capabilities, zero The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Don’t forget that anyone who
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started packaging a remote. No need to cast its patented Alexa voice remote control. By
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Feature
GRINDING COFFEE Words: Vishal Pipraiya
Coffee subreddits, the distilled intelligence of our times, loudly proclaim that the budget for a
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aroma of freshly ground coffee before we brew it can enhance how we experience the coffee
itself, allowing us to create a stronger memory around the experience, which considerably
helps as we taste different coffees.
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Grinding coffee
MANUAL HAND GRINDERS
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A few more fantastic grinders like the Niche Zero,
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Part-4 EDITING SOFTWARE

PODCASTING Words: Chhavi Sachdev
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tarting a podcast can be a labour of love. never worked with sound before, but it’s really
Your goal is to reach an audience and not. I always tell my workshop students not to
move them, engage them, even sway be daunted: if you have worked in a document
them! So, even if you’re the most fabulous before, and know how to cut, copy, paste and
orator on the planet, I would recommend you undo (Control or Command X, C, V, and Z) …
do at least a light edit of your recording to best you can edit audio.
serve your goals. If nothing else, give yourself Besides there are hundreds of tutorials online
the freedom to make flubs and do retakes be- in video and text, with troubleshooting guides
cause you know you’ll be able to cut them out for any place you get stuck. It’s easy to teach
in the edit. yourself and get going with the basics. Best of
Editing may look hard, especially if you’ve all, the more you do, the faster you’ll get.
AUDACITY
The most easily and widely available audio editing software is the free, open source
Audacity. It’s available for Windows, MacBook, and Linux, and is easy to set up. The
layout is intuitive and the reference guides online are extensive. Because it’s open
source, the community support is outstanding.

EDITING SOFTWARE
HINDENBURG
Hindenburg is the best audio editing suite if you are Tutorials and support is easily available; in fact the
working on multi-tracks or features. It was designed Copenhagen based team responds directly to emails
for podcasters and radio journalists who work with and questions rather quickly (“Hi Chris Mottes!”)
multiple voices in one episode. The clipboard where It’s available for mac, windows and as an I0S app
you can cut and save (and rename or label) short clips on the iPhone.
is absolutely worth the price of subscription if you work All are available for a free trial, definitely try it out
in documentary or narrative audio. before you buy! https://hindenburg.com
DESCRIPT & SPEXT
I’m putting both of these together because they both do

similar things. You can edit text, rather than sound waves
here through an online AI engine.
A lot of podcasters find this easy, especially if you’re
working on a monologue and don’t have too much mixing
or editing to do. Both allow you to add music and render a
decent mix.
Editing out flubs is easy because they show up in text and
you can read off the desired cuts as well as listen to them
through the edit page. Pauses and silences show up as el-
lipses and those are also easy to sight and then listen to.
For someone coming from audio editing with sound, this
can take some getting used to, but for indie podcasters
who don’t have the time to learn a new skill or software,
these are both great options.
Pricing for each differs, but both have free trial periods
and I recommend giving them a spin to
see what suits your style best.
https://descript.com Author bio:

https://spext.co Podcast producer, consultant,
and coach Chhavi Sachdev
has been podcasting since
Bottom line : Don’t be daunted. Even if you can’t 2008. She can be reached on
afford a professional sound engineer, this is a basic, @sonologue on X and @sono.
useful, and quickly acquired skill. Don’t skimp on the logue on instagram
editing, though!

ISSUE 101
DECEMBER 2023
T3 India as a magazine/ezine rightly past. Look at the worldwide revival

focuses on products that are new of turntables. Only 20 years
and under development. This, of ago, the turntable was consigned to
course, does not suggest or imply the dustbin. Today, pressing plants
that everything old is bad and are hard pressed to meet the
outdated. The pace at which demand. The area where retro is
technology moves, demands most in demand is music – both
that we cover all product Western and Indian, and T3 India
developments for our readers. In few seeks to address this gap. We hope
cases, this means going back to the you enjoy this section.
Inside
70 Classic Artistes - Indian

RETRO
MILAN
THE MUSIC OF
MILAN (1967)
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to the latest version, but can’t now a 48-million-pixel device rather than a
afford to go big on the Plus, Pro or 12-million-pixel one. This defaults to produce
Pro Max? Don’t panic, the a 24MP image, using the data from two pixels
standard iPhone 15 is still a good, reliable phone for every one. It also means that it can create a
that fits neatly in your hand and your pocket, 12MP image with a 2x zoom, by using just the
and is a great option for the money. centre of the sensor.
So what bang do you get for your buck? The images that come out of the iPhone 15
Size-wise the iPhone 15 is very close to its are highly impressive. There’s tons of detail,
predecessor, though not identical. The phone is especially from the 48MP images, and the
slightly taller by around 1mm, and 0.1mm colours look very natural. As standard they
wider, due to a fractionally bigger screen. But can look slightly flatter than some Android
this does mean that your old iPhone 14 case cameras, but we do prefer the look. It’s also
won’t fit the new model properly, especially if possible to adjust the photographic styles to
it’s a hard case. give you a punchier image as default.
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models, so the iPhone 15 still features a switch miss the longer 3x or 5x options of the Pro
on the side for the ringer. There’s something models, at least when it comes to portraits. VERDICT
quite reassuring about that physical mute You can still get a 10x digital zoom if you really
switch for us. want to go in further, though the quality here WE’RE IMPRESSED Great-looking
The display is beautiful as always with the does reduce. device; feels solid and well made;
new Super Retina XDR display being brighter Video options on the iPhone 15 are impressive performance.
than ever. The 2556 x 1179 pixel, 6.1-inch display unchanged, with both 1080P or 4K capture at WE’D IMPROVE Lacks always-on
gives you a 460 ppi resolution and whether up to 60fps and both HDR and cinematic display; slower USB 2 transfer;
you’re playing games or watching movies, they options up to 4K. What you don’t get here is some users may
look incredibly clear and the colours are the Pro video options, like ProRes and LOG miss a long lens.
accurate. colour, but that’s to be expected. Though you THE LAST WORD While the
The only thing that the display doesn’t can still get some really impressive video iPhone 15 might not have the
deliver on is the refresh rate. There’s no footage. advanced features of the Pro
ProMotion offering up to 120Hz here; instead The iPhone 15 isn’t the best iPhone available model, it’s an impressive phone
the iPhone is limited to a standard 60Hz. While – that’s the Pro Max – but it is the best option that feels great in the hand.
that’s disappointing for gamers, the lack of for most people. It feels great in the hand, it
ProMotion also means no always-on display. has a gorgeous display, a very powerful
Where it does deliver is the new camera, processor and graphics chip, and it takes
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journalists. Okay, other tech to 30% faster.
journalists. Especially those who The most exciting new feature is the
criticise the new Apple Watch Double Tap interaction, which allows you to battery life? That’d be magical.
Series 9 for being only a minor upgrade over its control the wearable without touching the Next time someone says, ‘the new
predecessor. Besides looking very similar screen. For now, the level of interaction is Apple Watch is the same as all previous
without the screen turned on, the Series 9 is a somewhat limited, as Double Tap doesn’t Apple watches’, tell them they are
very different smartwatch. It’s faster, brighter, work with all the apps, but it shows great wrong. The Watch Series 9 might look
and has features no previous generation Apple potential – particularly as it makes the same as its predecessors, but it
Watches will be able to get. What more do operating the watch more accessible. Sure, provides a different user experience and
you want? Apple’s example scenario was you holding a offers a brighter display, a faster
It is true that the new Watch is the spitting coffee or a dog leash, but Double Tap could microchip and exclusive features. So is it
image of the Series 8 and Series 7 before it. It also be super useful for people who are worth the upgrade? Absolutely.
comes in the same two sizes, the same case limited in their mobility. Offline Siri also
material options (aluminium and steel) and promises to make things much more
more or less in the same colours, apart from accessible.
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really pretty. introduced on the Watch Series 8 are also
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the always-on Retina LTPO OLED display is far and hiking features ushered in by the processor; brighter screen;
brighter than before and has a broader WatchOS 10 update. General health tracking gesture control; Carbon Neutral
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the S9 SiP, which allows the Series 9 to perform or watching TV on the sofa. has a brighter display, a faster
tasks much faster, as well as unlocking features Despite the 25% more power-efficient S9 processor, exclusive features, and
we haven’t seen in other Apple Watches, such SiP, the battery life of the Apple Watch a somewhat more sustainable
as Double Tap and offline Siri. The new S9 SiP is Series 9 is still 18 hours. With Low Power construction – what else can you
said to be Apple’s most powerful Apple Watch Mode, you can get up to 36 hours of battery ask for?
chip ever, with a dual-core CPU that has 5.6 life on a single charge. Apple, please, please,
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smartphone that seamlessly blends cutting- spreadsheets or presentation, and at the same time
edge technology with an open-source performs well as an entertainment centre. It weighs as
philosophy, catering to tech enthusiasts and much as a iPhone pro max and is compact and easy to
photographers alike. The OnePlus Open boasts a stunning hold, for a fold phone.
6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, One look and you know that OnePlus means serious
delivering an immersive visual experience. Powered by business with photography, without any compromises. It
the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, this smartphone is impressive that OnePlus managed to pack so much into
ensures lightning-fast performance and responsiveness. this Fold’s body without any major compromises. This is
With a focus on open-source collaboration, OnePlus Open quite revolutionary for fold phones.
encourages users to dive into the heart of its OxygenOS, There is a 48MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide
fostering a community-driven approach to software camera, and 64MP 3X telephoto camera. Thanks to the
development. TÜV Rheinland certifies upto 1,000,000 fold configuration, you can use the entire set of ‘back’
folds, this means more than 100 folds every day and cameras to take amazing selfies! Though there is a 120X
lasting over 10 years. Ultra Res zoom on the ultrawide camera, it is better suited
The phone is fully functional in its closed form and for nature and architecture or prints more
works like a regular flagship phone when not opened, and than people.
doubles up as a tablet when opened. This phone makes a We took the OnePlus Open for a comprehensive test
secondary phone or screen, usually a tablet, redundant and it performed pretty impressively in most conditions

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smartwatch offers
features such as Bluetooth calling support, sports mode
tracking, SpO2 tracking, and voice assistant support. Notably,
it is also equipped with IP67 certification.
without over saturating colors and skin tones. The portrait photos Adding to its appeal, the Hammer Conquer comes with
were brilliant in most conditions, including low light. Videos can be Bluetooth 5.2, a durable metallic build, a variety of watchfaces
shot at 4K 60 fps max in 10-bit HDR Dolby Vision Format and come to choose from, and includes two band styles in the package.
out well in normal light conditions. We liked the “Ultra Steady” Sporting a rectangular dial, the Hammer Conquer boasts a
mode to capture motion videos (1080p 60fps by default). Videos design that has garnered significant attention, particularly
captured by the main camera come out very well with accurate within my friend’s circle over the past week. The watch’s
colors, white balance, hardly any noise, and superb dynamic range aesthetic charm drew eyes. In terms of fitness activities, we
and contrast since it is shot at 60fps but when the light is poor or decided to assess the watch through walking and cycling, and
low, you do notice the quality dropping a bit. the outcome were on expected lines.
If we had to nitpick, we would like to have a simpler UI for photos The overall performance of the smartwatch was
and videos. It can get overwhelming to have so many options and commendable. The user interface demonstrated speed and
features on the camera screen. responsiveness across various menus and modes, with no
In summary, we found the OnePlus Open performing well on the instances of lag or other interruptions during usage. The
camera side, in addition to being a flagship phone with most tablet display proved to be sufficiently bright for outdoor use, and the
functionalities. While it may not be the best ever camera set in a watch even includes a couple of games to alleviate boredom
smartphone, it definitely has the best camera setup and results in a when your phone is out of juice.
fold/flip phone, so far. The pricing is high, given the innovative
technology and limited customer base. We see prices of full fold
phones coming to Rs.1lac mark by end 2024.
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Tested
PORTABLE HIGH END HOME PROJECTOR
Benq projector V5000i

Top of the line ultra short throw projector
`3,99,999, benq.com
I
n the world of home entertainment, the
new trend is ultra-short-throw projectors.
These projectors can be placed about 12
inches from the wall or screen and can
project crystal-clear 4K HDR video content for sizes up
to 120 inches without distortion. Most of these obvious, is its relative portability. It can be shifted
projectors also come with a built-in soundbar with a from one room to another comfortably, requiring only
good inbuilt amplifier to produce decent sound. a large, clean, white wall to display the projection. The
However, it is advisable to invest in an external home projector can be kept on a regular table close to the
theater system to do justice to the visual output. wall, maximizing the short-throw feature in the living
Additionally, all these ultra-short-throw projectors are room. This is particularly useful for a house party; we
priced in the Rs.3-4 Lac range. tested this utility during the recently concluded
BenQ, with its V5000i, is a strong contender in this one-day Cricket World Cup instead of crowding
segment. The projector is well-designed, with a everyone in the media room.
premium feel, featuring a contoured front panel that The only real challenge is the pricing for this
houses the soundbar. The projector lamp is nicely product. While the price of most ultra-short-throw
housed in a semi-concealed manner, protecting it from projectors has been consistently decreasing, we believe
any inadvertent touch or damage, and the buttons are the sweet spot for the entry-level model in this
neatly placed at the back, giving the projector a clean category should be around 2-2.5Lacs. This projector is
appearance. ideally suited for consumers accustomed to large TVs
In terms of video projection,even with the short as a replacement, given its long lamp life, comfortably
throw, the reproduction is sharp, delivering 4K HDR outlasting large-screen TVs without any deterioration
RGB laser tv projection (subject to the input being of the in quality. The Benq V 5000i has all the features
same quality; consider using your Apple TV or Blu-ray required for an ultra short throw projector, and has
player for a product demo). It comes bundled with a positioned itself at the top end in this segment.
streamer to play most OTT content available in India,
but you can also independently attach your Firestick or
Apple TV, as there are multiple HDMI port options. The
audio output is adequate for watching a cricket match
or regular OTT content or for gaming, but for anything
more, we recommend having a home theater attached
to the projector.
VERDICT
Most consumers purchasing this device will end up WE’RE IMPRESSED
using the wall-facing ultra-short-throw option for Immensely convenient for urban homes
projection. However, the device does come with Relatively portable
alternate options, including ceiling mount and rear Sharp video quality
projection. BenQ provides the option of bundling an WE’D IMPROVE
independent specialty screen compatible with this Lower price (maybe as volumes go up)
model, especially useful for those with various light Inclusion of voice controls in remote, compatible
sources in their living room or if the projector is placed with non proprietary streamers
in an open office area or public space. Having the THE LAST WORD
independent screen ensures that the video is glare-free, Great product, made for the needs of tight
and the viewing experience is good from all angles. If urban living spaces.
you have an enclosed media room, you can skip the
specialty screen and opt for conventional screens.
The significant highlight of this product, not so

Tested
A WEARABLE RING TO MAKE PAYMENTS ELEVATING PORTABLE DISPLAYS

7 ring ViewSonic VP16-OLED Monitor
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T I
he sleek and stylish 7 ring could n the realm of portable monitors,
pass off as any other ring on your the ViewSonic Vp16-OLED
finger - the glossy black finish emerges as a true gem, seamlessly
zirconia ceramic ring looks and blending cutting-edge technology,
feels lovely. But, there is more to it: make a fist with a commitment to color precision and user
while wearing it and touch the fist to a convenience. The 16-inch Full HD Color Pro Tech OLED Portable
contactless POS machine and voila - it acts Monitor is not merely a display; it’s specially designed for content
exactly like a NFC enabled contactless “tap” creators, photographers, and professionals on the move. The OLED
debit or credit card! panel, boasting an astounding 1.07 billion colors at 10-bit depth and an
We got our hands..err fingers on the shiny impressive 100,000:1 high-contrast ratio, delivers a visual experience
new 7 ring recently and must say that the entire that’s a true feast for the eyes. The OLED technology’s self-light
onboarding process - the info on the website, emitting pixel perfection ensures that blacks are richer, and colors are
the FAQs, the ring size measuring and ordering presented with unparalleled accuracy, meeting the exact vision of the
process, the packaging and finally setting up the payment system on creator. The inclusion of an integrated hood and screen cover, coupled
the app and video KYC to upgrade limits - was super smooth and near with an ergonomic height-adjustable stand, ensures optimal viewing
flawless. The 7 ring team also called to check that the measurement for conditions regardless of the environment. Moreover, the ViewSonic
the ring was done property and also patiently explained how it all works. Vp16-OLED stands out with its 100% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated color
There must have been considerable amount of effort, time and and Delta E < 2, setting a new benchmark for color quality guarantees.
diligence that must have gone into creating such an innovative product The VP16-OLED supports various devices, including laptops, PCs,
from scratch in India and it shows. We were delighted to use the 7 ring for and Apple/Mac operating systems, facilitated by Micro HDMI and
payments at contactless POS machines and onlookers were amused and USB-C inputs. Its portable design, measuring less than 1 inch thick and
curious to see this new thing in town. So, it works as claimed without weighing approximately 1kg, makes it an indispensable companion for
any issues and i felt super comfortable wearing it all day and night. professionals on the go. Whether tucked into backpacks or laptop cases,
However, with the initial cost being high ( C4777) and with limited this monitor empowers users with an additional screen, providing
use case scenarios (maximum C5000 per payment, no UPI or online flexibility and efficiency from virtually anywhere. The on-the-go
payment, no reward points system, no fitness or sleep tracking) the 7 charging capability, powered by USB-C 40W two-way power, not only
ring may not appeal to a lot of people. The founding team could focus on ensures a hassle-free power source for the monitor but also allows it to
adding some of these features to make it more enticing. We were hoping act as a power hub for laptops or mobile devices.
this product could bundle in some fitness, sleep and health tracking in It comes with a robust warranty package, comprising a standard
the next version. 2-year on-site manufacturer warranty and an additional 1-year
extended warranty upon registration. In summary, the ViewSonic
VP16-OLED transcends the conventional boundaries of portable
monitors, delivering an immersive and color-accurate visual
VERDICT experience with unmatched versatility and portability.
WE’RE IMPRESSED
Super simple and smooth onboarding process
Excellent quality ring that’s also IP68 rated
Works well for payments as promised VERDICT
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High initial costs without any commensurate rewards Ultra-portable
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Works only on POS machines WE’D IMPROVE
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The 7 ring is an innovative, well made, stylish wearable payment THE LAST WORD
ring that works well and holds a lot of potential. It would be a It’s a great monitor but has a niche appeal (for outdoors use),
big hit if it can add more features that customers expect in this as the user would need a second calibrated,
competitive payments marketplace. ELJJHUPRQLWRUDWZRUNKRPH

Tested
A SLEEK POWERHORSE TABLET THAT PACKS A LOT
Lenovo Tab P12

An iPad alternative for Android users
`42000, lenovo.com/in/
WORDS : SRINI SWAMINATHAN
L
enovo is a name to reckon with when it
comes to quality tech hardware – be it basic
IT needs or for ultra pro gaming needs,
Lenovo has got something for everyone.
Lenovo has many Tablet models in the market before this
and they have been mostly reliable performers. We
reviewed the LenovoTab P12 (Storm Grey / 8GB / 256 GB
model). It is a versatile and feature-packed tablet that
delivers on many fronts – it is hard to stop looking at that
gorgeously crisp 3K cinematic ratio screen!
Even though the packaging (and hence unboxing
experience) is not super impressive, what truly matters is
the product inside and its performance, right? So, in that
sense, we liked how the Tab P12 felt in our hands. Easy to
hold in one hand or both hands (just 600 grams), the P12
truly comes alive when you switch it on. The lovely
display (sadly not AMOLED but the 273 ppi with 60Hz
refresh rate is brilliant enough) makes multitasking easy
and watching content a joy. The 4 X Dolby Atmos tuned
JBL Speakers ensure that you enjoy music or movies. In
our usage, we regularly had to reduce the volume so as
not to disturb people around in the adjacent rooms. And
all this makes gaming a sheer delight, aided by an 8 core
MediaTek Dimensity processor. All these features make it
a beast of a tablet!
We also tested the 13 MP ultra-wide front facing
camera for video calls and it was more than adequate. The
8MP rear camera with flash produces crisp pictures in
good light conditions. With a 10200 mAh battery, the
Lenovo Tab P12 does last almost an entire days’ work and
play and the USB-C port makes it compatible with most
charging bricks as well.The MicroSD slot helps you
VERDICT
expand the memory if needed and the 3 point pogo-pins WE’RE IMPRESSED
are there for connectivity to Lenovo Keyboard. We did Balance of hardware and performance
not get the Lenovo Keyboard or the Stylus to test with Display
this unit. For security and authentication, the finger print Speaker quality
reader was sufficient and easy to use. But, the Face WE’D IMPROVE AMOLED Screen would be a plus
Unlock truly takes the cake. It was a breeze to set up and Better rear camera
even easier to use to unlock the tablet. THE LAST WORD The Lenovo Tab P12 is a solid device
In summary, if you’re looking for a high-quality tablet that packs quite the punch with superb features and
with a superb display, strong performance, and long hardwarefeatures and hardware.
battery life, the Lenovo Tab P12 is an excellent choice that
won’t disappoint.

Tested
C44,990
gopro.com
PRO PLUS
GoPro Hero 12 Black

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better for beginners and pros alike
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o you want some exciting new range video that delivers greater detail 100% is around three hours. HDR
features that will delight amateurs and colour in highlights and is now video is also new to the latest
and pros alike? Do you want a available in 5.3K and 4K at 60fps. Plus, generation GoPro, and it suits the type
more competent GoPro action there’s wireless audio support for Apple of footage you’ll most likely create with
camera for no extra money? Well, that’s AirPods and other Bluetooth audio the Hero 12.
exactly what you get with the latest iteration of devices such as earbuds, headphones and The GoPro Hero 12 Black builds on
the GoPro Hero Black. microphones, making it easier to shoot the two decades’ worth of innovation
The design of the Hero 12 is like-for-like the videos with voiceover on location. and adds some exciting new features. If
same as its predecessor, the Hero 11. Same Image stabilisation has also been you want the best action camera, this is
dimensions, same weight, same sensors, same revamped, now featuring the new the one you need. Simple as that.
displays, same everything. It’s hard to better HyperSmooth 6.0 image stabilisation with
perfection and this is as good as it gets. next-generation AutoBoost. This
But don’t panic, there is something new: the automatically boosts video stabilisation
1/4-20 mounting thread. Positioned between while maintaining the smallest cropping
the two folding fingers at the bottom of the margin possible. It also enables horizon-
action camera, the new mounting option levelling even with full 360° camera VERDICT
allows for more accessories to be used with the rotation in the Linear + Horizon Lock
GoPro Hero. To drive the message home, digital lens. WE’RE IMPRESSED Serious
GoPro launched a 48-inch-long extension pole New pro features include GP-Log with feature upgrades for pros and
that collapses to just 10 inches alongside the available LUTs for more control and colour beginners; improved battery life;
new cam, designed to work with the new grading in post-production and the ability stabilisation enhancements.
mounting threads. to wireless timecode sync an unlimited WE’D IMPROVE Max photo/video
Elsewhere, there’s an exciting new camera number of Hero 12 cameras for easy resolution hasn’t changed; 1/4-20
feature, the native vertical capture mode that multi-camera editing with Final Cut Pro, mounting has its limitations.
allows you to shoot videos in a 9:16 ratio when Adobe Premier and others. THE LAST WORD The GoPro
mounted horizontally. You already had the Happily, the GoPro has twice the Hero 12 Black follows the long line
ability to crop footage shot in a 4:3 ratio in the battery life of the Hero 11 Black. This of iterative updates to create the
Quik app, but allowing people to do this delivers 70 minutes of continuous best action camera you can
directly on the cam shortens the process of recording at 5.3K at 60 fps, over 95 buy today.
getting the footage from the Hero 12 Black onto minutes at 5.3K at 30 fps and over 155
social media where vertical videos belong. minutes of continuous recording at 1080p
Another big update is the high-definition at 30 fps. Recharge time from zero to

Game
The Crew Motorfest
The Crew Motorfest

Racing through the scenic Hawaii
Prices vary; PS4, PS5 (reviewed), Xbox Series One,

Xbox Series X|S, PC
W
e have always wondered what if parts of Hawaii or the Made in Japan Playlist The Crew Motorfest comes with its share
Forza Horizon was released on tipping its hat to the Japanese underground of quirks. In addition to the foggy mirrors,
the PlayStation platform. Now street racing scene. The good thing is that the mandatory online requirement is
thanks to Ubisoft’s The Crew there’s something for everyone, and Ubisoft cumbersome. However, The Crew Motorfest
Motorfest, consider our wish fulfilled. will continue to introduce new Playlists that is the most fun we have had from an arcade
Compared to the previous game, The give players an incentive to return to the racer and scratches the itch of playing a
Crew Motorfest goes for a more compact, game and complete them for rewards. Forza Horizon-like game on the PlayStation
tighter map. It is set on the island of O‘ahu, The Crew Motorfest has a wide range of platform.
Hawaii, and just like Forza Horizon style, a over 600 vehicles. One can buy vehicles
motoring festival has taken over the island from the in-game money they earn while
giving players unprecedented access to finishing races or as rewards by completing
explore the pristine landscapes with Playlists. The vehicles are amazingly
breathtaking views in the vehicle of detailed but the only gripe is the foggy
VERDICT
your choice. mirrors rendering them unusable in the WE’RE IMPRESSED Vehicles, Visuals
There are a few ways to enjoy the cockpit camera mode. WE’D IMPROVE Always-online
beautiful Hawaiian vistas. Go on a Driving, sailing or even flying is fun that THE LAST WORD
‘Freedrive’ that lets you just roam around can be instantly changed with the click of The Hawaiian setting for The Crew
the island, or you can play through the the R3 button. But don’t expect it to be sim- Motorfest coupled with a huge vehicle
thematic campaigns called Playlists. There like. It’s an arcade racer at the end of the roster and activities makes it a fun
are around 15 Playlists to play through the day. On the multiplayer front, the game racing game
game with a specific objective, gameplay, offers live competitions via Custom Show,
rewards and music. For instance, the Hawaii Demolition Royale, Grand Race and the
scenic tour takes you through different Summit Contest.

Game
Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Back to basics
`3,499; PS4, PS5 (reviewed), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
U
bisoft’s recent releases of the NPCs are smart as well. The NPCs The swift combat relies on sword attacks
Assassin’s Creed games hovered observe Basim’s actions and if he’s caught and parrying for maximum impact. The
more on the RPG elements and pickpocketing or doing something illegal, story is on the shorter side and can be
combat. We liked the changes they report it to the authorities. The game completed in about 20 hours for the
but there’s also the fact that the revamped also adds the notoriety feature and campaign.
formula deviated the series to something depending on the activities you do, citizens Despite the shorter length than the
different. Enter Assassin’s Creed Mirage. will report you, making it difficult to lose previous Assassin’s Creed games, MIrage
Dubbed as a tribute to the original, the guards or you can bribe someone perfectly encapsulates the franchise’s
Assassin’s Creed Mirage brings elements (Munadi) to take down the notoriety level. loved features.
that made the early AC games fan favourites. The Mirage aims to be close to the
Mixed with modern gameplay, the Mirage original games and this is why you’ll see a
takes place in the 9th century and tells the focus on gameplay elements like parkour,
story of a young Basim and how he becomes stealth and assassination. Parkouring
VERDICT
the Hidden One to take on the Order of the through the buildings of Baghdad feels WE’RE IMPRESSED Gameplay,
Ancients. He is the same Basim from natural and requires looking for handholds Detailed world
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla but the Mirage for successful climbs. WE’D IMPROVE Parkour experience,
touches upon Basim’s pickpocketing days An ideal assassin is the one who skill tree
and his ambition to do something bigger. completes the mission undetected and that’s THE LAST WORD
Unlike previous Assassin’s Creed games, what Mirage wants us to do. The risk-to- Assassin’s Creed Mirage goes back to the
Assassin’s Creed Mirage concentrates on a reward ratio for engaging in a fight is less franchise roots by bringing parkour and
smaller area. The events in Mirage happen in compared to completing the objective stealth to the fore
the lively and vibrant city of Baghdad. You without being detected. Moving like a
will find plenty of crowds to blend in and hidden assassin is also more satisfying.

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