Sommaire pour Awards 2023 de T3

FRAMERY CONTACT Remote meetings have become part of our working lives. But huddling around a laptop webcam for a Zoom call hardly feels like the most realistic substitute for face-to-face communication. Fortunately, Framery’s latest soundproof pod uses cutting-edge tech to create a realistic 3D projection of each guest, meaning you feel like you’re still in the room with your colleagues. Lifesize projections of participants are captured and streamed at high quality, while a system of mirrors ensures you can maintain direct eye contact with the person on the other end of the line. This allows the Contact to offer a level of realism and immersiveness lacking in other videoconferencing tech, while still offering a soundproofed space for private meetings. £TBA, frameryacoustics.com…

1 GOOGLE PIXEL 7A ● £449, store.google.com How does a company already dominant in the mid-range phone market go about improving its position? It drops a phone that really doesn’t feel mid-range at all, and prices it reasonably enough that many won’t notice that it’s actually £50 more expensive than its predecessor. For your extra half ton, the Pixel 7a does offer a lot. You may notice a chunkier back, with a camera bar reminiscent of the main line Pixel 7; that’s there to hold a new and improved camera system, comprising a 64MP wide angle sensor along with a 13MP ultrawide companion. Our early tests suggest they make a serious pair, and while you don’t get an optical zoom (that’s definitely not mid-range tech, as much as Google is…

In the world of EVs, the SUV is king, but there is a growing number of smaller, more affordable electric cars on their way. This is something drivers are crying out for, as the average price of a new car in the UK now stands at a massive £48,000. Small cars are better for the environment, owing to being made from fewer raw materials and requiring less energy to start, move and stop. They are also easier to drive and park in congested cities, have smaller batteries, a lower overall weight, and are usually more entertaining to drive. Plus, they’re usually much cheaper to buy. The Volkswagen ID.2all is a compact, affordable and long-range EV, or as VW describes it, ‘as spacious as a Golf and as inexpensive as a…

With the summer weather rolling in, it’s time to get outside and enjoy al fresco dinners. While many people will undoubtedly look towards their trusty barbecue for sunny afternoon dining, we’re here to point you in the direction of the pizza oven. Pizza ovens are a brilliant way to utilise your outdoor space and create delicious authentic pizzas that any Italian would be proud to eat. As pizza is often named the UK’s most popular takeaway, it makes sense to invest in a pizza oven so you can ditch the frozen pizzas and make your own homemade creations. But which one should you choose? An Ooni or a Gozney? A Sage or a DeliVita? While these brands are rightfully popular with their many brilliant pizza oven options, a new release…

1 ROBENS CHINOOK URSA TENT Meet the perfect middle ground between camping tent and glamping palace – Robens’ beautiful quality Chinook Ursa. This roomy tipi design can be opened right up to make a Bedouin-style shelter, or pegged down to make a roomy tent that can sleep up to eight adults. Breathable polycotton makes this a delightfully cool home-from-home in hot weather. £1,390, robens.de 2 DOMETIC TRT 140 AIR ROOFTOP TENT Transform your car into a lean, mean camping machine with Dometic’s TRT 140 AIR rooftop tent. This clever design is fully inflatable, so it’s less fiddly than you might think to grab it from the boot and have a cosy elevated tent complete with ladder ready to go in minutes. Breathable polycotton and mesh windows stop the tent getting…

Since the 27-inch Thunderbolt display was discontinued in 2016, your options for pairing your MacBook or Mac mini with a screen has been limited to third-party displays. Fortunately, the Apple Studio Display answered that call by providing a relatively affordable monitor solution. But this is far more than just a monitor. The reason many users would prefer to have an Apple-branded monitor as part of their home set-up is the design. The Studio Display satisfies this desire by looking suitably stylish. It looks much like the latest 24-inch iMac, but without that elongated bottom bezel or the bright colours. That larger bezel on the top of the screen contains the built-in webcam. This is no basic webcam. It’s a 12MP Ultra Wide camera that features Apple’s Centre Stage technology to…

If you’re looking for a soundbar with impressive build quality, immersive capabilities, extensive features and a genuinely immersive 11.1.4-channel soundstage experience, you’ve come to the right place. Kicking off with the aesthetics the HW-Q990C looks much the same as its predecessor using the same large cabinet, angled corners, front-positioned display and robust metal mesh grille. It does come with a new finish that is described as ‘Titan Black’. In reality it’s more like a matte dark grey, but the soundbar is still attractive and easy to clean. The build quality is excellent, and the dimensions will suit TVs with screen sizes of 55 inches or larger. There’s a choice of stand- or wall-mounting, and if you decide on the latter Samsung includes dedicated brackets for this purpose. The subwoofer and…

Whatever your fitness goals, it usually involves either losing or gaining weight, and you need an accurate bathroom scale to track the changes in your body. However, it can be detrimental to your motivation levels if you see the number on the scale move in the wrong direction, no matter how many people tell you that it’s the trend line you should focus on, not the ups and downs of your daily weigh-ins. To help you keep an eye on the bigger picture, the Withings Body Smart (£99.85, withings.com), hides your weight from you, at least on the scale itself. In Eyes Closed Mode, your weight is tracked in the accompanying Withings app, while the scale only shows motivating messages and daily information such as step counts, air quality, and…

NEXTBASE 622GW The latest dash cam from Nextbase is a winner and boasts much-improved video quality, improved stabilisation and the inclusion of some rather clever What3Words geolocation services and a bunch of Amazon Alexa Skills. £239, amazon.co.uk TOMTOM GO DISCOVER The TomTom Go Discover is ultimately about utility, not showbiz moves and fancy tricks. It offers excellent usability, with clear and legible maps and possibly the best lane guidance in the business. £269, currys.co.uk HIVE EV CHARGING This smart home charger provides 7kW charging capacity and will fully charge an average battery from empty in around eight hours. It also includes installation from a British Gas electrical engineer and adds smart charging features via the Hive app. £939, hivehome.com…

1 BISTRO SET Summer is the time to slow down the pace of life and spend lazy hours peacefully under the shade of a tree. Comfort is key to a successful long session, so seats with plenty of padding, arm rests and a table for iced drinks are all essential elements to ensure minimum disturbance while you read, doze or enjoy a long, slow drink in peace. £399, hobbies.co.uk 2 OUTDOOR CUSHION Bold, bright and botanical is the theme for Habitat’s 2023 summer collection and this cushion makes the perfect addition to an al fresco set-up. Oversized abstract patterns give this palm print a joyful tropical feel. Scatter them liberally to bring both comfort and colour to your scheme. £15, habitat.co.uk 3 METAL SOLAR LAMP When the sun starts to…

PETER PAN & WENDY One to keep the kids quiet, as long as they don’t look too hard at the psychological intricacies of JM Barrie’s tale, or mind that this is as gloomy as all mid-’20s movies are mandated to be. LATERAL Tom Scott, the internet’s answer to the question ‘what if Gregg Wallace gawked at things that weren’t factories with a more intellectual slant?’, presents a weird facts podcast. COLUMBO Keeping it current, as ever, but Guru needs you to know that you can watch all of Peter Falk’s classic khaki-coated exploits on Amazon’s Freevee app. It’s still an absolute delight.…

July can only mean one thing. Well okay… July means lots of things. But the big one for athletics fans is the Tour de France. The endurance pedal-athon has been testing pro-cyclists mettle for 120 years this year. To celebrate, T3 is giving away eight pairs of these limited edition Philips Fidelio L3 headphones – which are branded in the colours of and developed in partnership with champion Dutch bicycle racing team Team Jumbo-Visma. Fashioned from metal, leather and high-calibre plastic, the Philips Fidelio L3 are comfortable to wear, even for long listening sessions. They sound great too, offering well-rounded sound and rich bass, while providing room for each element of the audio to stand out. On top of this, they make the perfect partner for public transport, thanks to…

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,…

Google’s new wearable is already the second most sought-after smartwatch, but it’s not quite as polished as Apple’s market-leading Watch Series (yet). But the Pixel Watch is still an excellent Apple Watch alternative for Android – especially Pixel smartphone – users. The Pixel Watch feels premium right out of the box. It has a decent heft to it; it’s not heavy but heavier than most all-plastic running watches and fitness trackers. The most notable physical feature is the custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 lens, which practically surrounds the 320 ppi AMOLED always-on display. The 41mm case has a depth of 12.3mm and is made of 80% recycled stainless steel, which is also rounded and has the same depth as the lens, giving the Pixel Watch a pebble-like shape. The…

New camera releases are rarely welcomed with such wild enthusiasm as the announcement of the Panasonic Lumix S5 II. That’s because it finally saw the brand introduce a camera with competitive autofocus (AF) capabilities, in the form of a newly developed Hybrid Phase Detect Autofocus system. At a glance the Lumix S5 II is almost indistinguishable from its predecessor: its button layout and general form-factor are almost identical. We appreciate an ‘if it ain’t broke’ approach, but there are some things we’d have loved Panasonic to change up for the new S5. For example, there’s the lack of tally lights, which alert operators and subjects alike when the camera is rolling. Panasonic has included a REC screen border that can be turned on and off for this purpose, but it’s…

When I first drove a car with Apple’s CarPlay in 2014, I was bowled over. I thought it was a genuinely big thing, ranking alongside the likes of video streaming and your first digital camera. Simply by plugging your phone into the dashboard, you were no longer dependent on dumb and costly-to-update sat navs, you could bring your own entertainment with you in different cars, and enjoy hands-free operation of your phone, through simplified versions of apps. All while the phone was charging and without any clumsy mounts cluttering your view ahead. Android Auto, launched in 2015, achieved similar magic for Android users. Since launch, improvements to both systems have been limited but worthwhile – bigger screens, a wider range of app support, more voice control options, wireless connectivity and…

Combat equipment manufacturer Hayabusa’s T3D Boxing Gloves ($349, hayabusafight.com), are the world’s first boxing gloves that use 3D-printing technology to replace layered foams with a complex matrix of resin lattice. The gloves use a mesh network of geometric cells coded to absorb and channel energy upon impact to keep hands comfortable. To achieve this, the 3D lattice contains thousands of force-damping struts proven to outperform and outlast traditional foam construction.…

NINJA WOODFIRE ELECTRIC BBQ & SMOKER Another electric barbecue release of 2023, the Ninja Woodfire is the perfect addition to any garden, especially patios, balconies and campsites. It burns natural wood pellets for real and authentic smoky flavours. £349.99, ninjakitchen.co.uk TOWER VL100 OPTIMUM CORDLESS 3-IN-1 VACUUM CLEANER While it’s against stiff competition, the Optimum Cordless 3-in-1 vacuum cleaner definitely stands its ground as a well-balanced lightweight machine. It offers easy set-up and quick charging with its accompanying storage dock. £149.99, towerhousewares.co.uk GHD DUET STYLE Hair styling just got easier with the ghd Duet Style. This 2-in-1 hot air styler dries and styles hair while calming frizz and leaving hair looking shiny. The ghd Duet Style offers salon-worthy results in the comfort of your home… and it looks pretty stylish, too.…

Q ED BREDLINGTON, FROME Can you recommend anything to help me with keto? A Presuming you’ve either been told by a trained professional that you’re okay to follow a keto diet or have fully read Dr Guru’s A4 pamphlet on the many benefits of kidney stones, low blood pressure, and nutrient deficiencies, then yes. There are things. Not ‘magically get your diet right’ things – that’s on you – but items that can prepare the kinds of food you’ll be eating on a depressingly regular basis. The VonShef Egg Boiler (about £27) can boil 16 eggs at once, which seems excessive even for you, reader. It can also poach them, cook up a couple of omelettes, or steam veg if you pop in the proper tray. Basically an essential keto…

As an avid user of MacBooks, I am so here for the rumoured arrival of a 15-inch MacBook Air from Apple. Right now, however, the supposed 15-inch MacBook is nothing more than imaginary – with speculation pointing to Apple’s June 2023 WWDC showcase for the reveal – but its a rumour that seems likely. So what features would a 15-inch MacBook Air need to bring to the table to be an immediate purchase? I’m already in the MacOS ecosystem, sure, but the 16-inch MacBook Pro is too pricey (and probably too powerful) for me, while the 13-inch MacBook Air, despite its strengths, does still have shortcomings. So here are the three features I’d like to see from an all-new 15-inch MacBook. The first is kind of obvious: a 15-inch MacBook…

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The OnePlus Pad is the phone-maker’s first foray into tablets, balancing OnePlus’s trademark value-for-money appeal with loads of power and a few other flourishes. So can it step into the mid-range Android space and win? There are some aspects of the OnePlus Pad’s design we really like. Like an iPad, the bezels surrounding the screen are uniform, measuring 6.7mm. This instantly adds a balance when watching, browsing or gaming on it. Additionally, the tablet’s back has an appealing brushed metal effect, which concentrically expands out from the camera. But the main thing that stands out about the OnePlus Pad is the fact its screen is a bit more square than we’ve come to expect from Android tablets. With a 7:5 aspect ratio, it’s better suited to showing off photos and…