T3 June 2017

AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK Audi is planning to supercharge the electric vehicle side of its business in the next couple of years. The car you see before you – the Audi e-tron Sportback – is a working concept revealed at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show, and promises big things for the marque; think Model S-beater and you’re on the right track. This sporty, all-electric four-door will be launched in 2019, and the big deal here is the engine. Well, the motor. Well, the three motors. Yes, the Sportback will feature one at the front and two at the rear, and with a total power output of 496BHP and 590ft lb of torque, you’d think Tesla would be worried, but performance figures of 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 131mph are…

Matt Bolton Editor Matt’s been testing a bunch of different headphones for his BeatsX review (p105) and travel feature (p83), so the team’s had blissful quiet from him this issue. Alas, it’s back to normal now… Jo Gulliver Sen ior Art editor Jo went on location for our Man vs. Tech photoshoot and managed to avoid losing any major body parts standing near an amateur-driven 70mph quadcopter. Some Matrixlevel dodging was required. Andrew Westbrook Ope rat ions editor Movie-lover Andy has been eagerly awaiting the results of our soundbar test (p106) to upgrade his TV setup. He says you can never truly appreciate The Love Guru without the right speakers. Nick Odantzis DEPUTY Editor Nick outfitted himself with a new smart heating system (p34) and home security cameras (p56). Now he can slowly cook or freeze his…

That’s why our big feature (p44) this issue shows off a bunch of tech you might want to get into, but at different prices. We pick out the best tech at an entry-level price, then a higher price that mixes top tech quality with solid value, and then our high-end, no-limits choice. We want to make sure you can find something great and new, whatever your budget. But the key thing is that we still haven’t compromised on quality – we’re not suggesting things just because they’re cheap, but because they balance price and features really well. Of course, take a step up if you can and you’ll get something even better… Also this issue I took at look at great tech for travelling (p83), whether that’s for business or just…

Porsche Design Book One £2,395, porsche-design.com That’s a bit much for a laptop, isn’t it? This isn’t any old laptop, mate. The Porsche Design Book One pulls double duty, offering you the power of a high performance laptop with the convenience of a detachable, lightweight tablet complete with 13.3 inch, multi-touch QHD+ IPS display. Double bubble! I like the swish design, too. Aye. The Book One’s clean lines, brushed aluminium surfaces and polished edges are reminiscent of Porsche’s top-end motors, while its funky stainless steel VarioGear hinge was directly inspired by a sports car gearbox and delivers almost limitless angle options. What’s lurking under the bonnet, then? Whether you’re gaming, streaming or working, the Intel 7th Gen Core i7 processor, 512GB SSD and 16GB of RAM take care of business. Concerned about power? No need, as two…

£200, thenorthface.co.uk Monsoon chic British summertime is an unpredictable beast, making clothing choices difficult. But now you can tackle the elements head-on, without sacrificing style, courtesy of The North Face Apex Flex GTX. An innovative design, the jacket pairs the functionality of a premium, 100 percent water- and windproof shell with the versatility, warmth and casual styling of a hoody. In other words, this is a festival season must. Flex appeal The Apex Flex combines a Gore-Tex three layer outer shell with stretchy fabric for maximum protection without sacrificing flexibility, and a toasty inner section that keeps you warm whether you’re wearing multiple base layers or just a t-shirt. What’s more, taped seams and a polyurethane zip work to keep you bone dry, even if forecasters predict typically British summer downpours. Gadget friendly Jacket details include…

You never need to worry about blurry pictures or running out of storage again Clai re da vies the reader Elli Jackson iPhone 7 user Elli is planning a hiking trip and wants a versatile mobile photography setup to help her take better photos and video, and to keep them safe and her phone juiced. the expert Claire Davies T3’s associate editor Claire is an iPhone 7 fangirl. She’s tested lots of gadgets designed to boost the iPhone’s photographic clout and knows what works – starting with this lot… 01DJI Osmo Mo bile Silver Shaky pics and videos are the scourge of phone photographers, but thanks to the smooth three-axis gimbal of DJI’s Osmo Mobile you can add cinematic sheen to every moment. Download DJI’s Go app to shoot slick time-lapses, or lock onto your subject with precision…