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BIGSCREEN BEYOND Hefty VR headsets are quite literally a pain in the neck. Any time you spend in immersive virtual worlds is all too often limited by having to have a kilogram of glass and metal strapped to your face. Fortunately, Bigscreen is tackling this problem head on, with what it claims is the smallest VR headset in the world: the Beyond. Weighing in at a featherlight 127 grams, you’ll barely notice you’re wearing it – its innovative pancake optics mean it’s scarcely bigger than a pair of ski goggles. Meanwhile, you don’t have to sacrifice on visual spectacle for the sake of comfort, thanks to its 90Hz 5120 × 2560 OLED displays. But game-changing VR doesn’t come cheap. The Beyond costs a cool grand – and that’s before you…

Many methods for predicting the future are notoriously flawed. During my brief flirtation with numerology, all I learned about the future was that I was going to fail HSC maths. My experiments with pyromancy only seemed to forecast an angry visit from the fire brigade. And forecasting the future by observing the flight paths of birds taught me the main thing I should look out for is volleys of pigeon crap. Fortunately for you, here at T3 we’ve hit on a more foolproof solution for anticipating the future: actual research. Our experts have spent months analysing every bombastic press release and reading every navel-gazing think piece to bring you the hottest gadgets and trends coming your way. Check out the most pioneering tech being developed, from 3D tablets and exercise…

1 NOTHING EAR (2) $TBC, nothing.tech Nothing’s style-first launch trajectory has, thus far, seen it safely land more often than not. The Phone (1) is a decent if not super-powerful mid-ranger, featuring some innovative but questionably useful new features and a look all its own. The initial Ear (1) buds were contenders, at least, again heavy on the style and making a good swipe at the ANC big boys. The Ear (stick) buds threw a big rock at Apple’s standard AirPods, which glanced hard enough to chip a little off. Nothing has now passed its launch window, and the Ear (2) buds – its first second-gen product – are a chance for it to show what it has learned. It seems like the no-longer-upstart company has been something of a…

OAKLEY CORRIDOR The Corridor is Oakley’s first dedicated sunnies for running, featuring the brand’s most popular tech. The Unobtainium sport ligature nosepad and ear socks provide a secure fit, while the Prizm lens technology improves vibrance, contrast and colour tuning. $239, oakley.com SUNGOD AIRAS A certified carbon-neutral product, the Airas feature 8KO lenses for improved optical clarity on the saddle. The lightweight, zero-frame construction allows for an unobstructed peripheral and vertical field of view. Comes with four nosepad options to achieve the best fit possible. $235, sungod.co KOO COSMO Ideal for outdoor life enthusiasts, the Koo Cosmo is the best companion for hikers, cyclists and golfers with a sense of style. Featuring a light and flexible frame in Grilamid, the Cosmo provides outstanding vision thanks to the Zeiss Polycarbonate lens,…

The marathon season is in full swing, with the TCS London Marathon happening on 23 April. To celebrate the most popular mass participation event in the UK, New Balance, the official sponsor of the race, have launched its 2023 TCS London Marathon Race Range (prices from $68, newbalance.com). The range includes the 2023 London Edition version of the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3, New Balance’s signature race shoe built for marathon runners. The shoe arrives in a brand new colourway inspired by nature with an X-ray leaf print alongside the TCS London Marathon logo on the heel. Alongside the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3 is the new London Edition Fresh Foam X 880v13. Featuring a supportive Fresh Foam X midsole and NDurance rubber outsole, the Fresh Foam X 880v13 arrives in a…

Just in time for the Winter season (coincidentally?), the flash new Summit Series Breithorn hoodie will keep you warm and snug if you’re summitting NZ’s Mt Cook or the escalators at Penrith Westfield. This standard fit jacket boasts lightweight, ripstop fabric, helmet compatiblity, large internal mesh pockets, stretch-knit cuffs and water resistant zips. Its 800 fill ProDown maintains loft even in wet conditions and will smoosh down to stow in the left pocket. It’s available is two colourways and looks (and feels) bloody fantastic. $600, thenorthface.com.au…