T3 India June 2021

SONY SRS-XP700 It’s been so long since most of us have been to a party that it’s almost impossible to imagine now. Did we really used to gather indoors, eating well-fingered nibbles and drinking booze that had sat uncovered within breathing distance of our wheeziest acquaintances? But before too long we’ll be able to party heartily once more and, if you really want to raise the roof, the Sony SRS-XP700 may just be the speaker for you. Not only do its non-circular diaphragms maximise driver surface area (and therefore sound), its front and rear tweeters spread your tunes in every direction. It’s easy to connect to, offering Bluetooth Stereo Mini Jack and USB or, if you fancy more of a live vibe, you can even plug in a guitar or mic.…

Our Resilience Put to Test! The month that went by, was certainly quite eventful. Though the West Asian conflict evoked some mixed reactions from the political fraternity, from a purely technological angle, the widely televised footages of the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system efficiently engaging and neutralising a barrage of projectiles aimed at populous regions of the country presented an interesting spectacle. Like a reminder that such airborne threats exist everywhere, even the T3 India team had some encounters with various airborne viruses. While we make a determined attempt to repair, rebuild, and reinforce our personal biological shields, let us reiterate that all was not dull during this period. Indeed, no virus can shatter the indomitable spirit of a bunch of gaming enthusiasts presented with the ultimate gaming phone that they…

VAIO Z ₹3,52,990, in.vaio.com With a 3D-moulded carbon fibre body, the tough Vaio Z weighs under 1kg and strives to deliver incredible performance and speed. The Vaio Z is integrated with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors with a maximum speed of 5GHz, and a high-speed 4th generation 256GB SSD – which, along with the PCIe 4.0 interface, gives data read/write speeds up to 6GB per second. The Vaio Z’s 14-inch LCD panel offers 4K resolution, supports HDR and provides a favourable viewing environment along with the built-in Dolby Audio speakers. The newly-designed keyboard is engineered to improve the users’ typing experiences through a 0.3mm dent on each keycap. The Vaio Z is also equipped with comprehensive security measures ranging from a fingerprint reader to face recognition sensor. Connectivity-wise, the Vaio…

We’ve spent much of the past year confined to our homes, churning out loaves of banana bread and poring over well-thumbed takeaway menus in the hope there’s a dish we’ve not yet tried. The reopening of restaurants has provided a welcome relief, tantalising our taste buds in a year when we’re keen to make up for lost time by stuffing ourselves silly, and there’s no better way to satisfy both hunger and wanderlust than with a food-themed adventure. Planning on staying close to home? Melton Mowbray, a historic market town in Leicestershire, is a great place to start. This is the birthplace of the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie, which has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status and celebrates its 170th birthday in 2021. Visit the town’s Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe (porkpie.co.uk),…

NORTH FACE VECTIV TARAVAL SHOES Our top tip? Offset excess calories by exploring destinations on foot, which becomes a lot more enjoyable when you’re wearing North Face’s hi-tech Vectiv Taraval shoes, which have a rockered mid-sole for unbeatable stability and a high-traction outsole for fantastic grip. ₹11,000, thenorthface.co.uk BLACK+BLUM LUNCH BAG Think of Black+Blum’s insulated Lunch Bag as a cooler, stronger take on a zip-lock sandwich bag. Made from recycled PET, its brilliant roll-top design makes it easy to sling over handlebars and hook onto backpack straps, and it’s big enough to carry a lunch box and water bottle. ₹1,995, black-blum.com CAMPINGAZ ATTITUDE 2GO CV BARBECUE Fan of campfire cuisine? You’ll love Campingaz’s new portable gas barbecue, which runs off lightweight CV470 Plus cartridges, relies on piezo ignition for matchless lighting, and has a built-in thermometer so…