Table of contents for April 2025 in T3

TWO GOOD COULD THIS BE THE PERFECT PLUG-IN HYBRID? Mat Gallagher finds a luxury SUV ideal for city and long journeys Plug-in hybrids provide the best of both worlds for many drivers – an electric daily drive, while still being able to do greater distances on a petrol engine. Ultimately as batteries become more efficient, EV ranges increase and the charging infrastructure improves, there will be less call for hybrid models, but for some drivers, a fully electric car is too much extra hassle. The Range Rover Sport PHEV is one of the best examples of a plug-in hybrid on the market. This luxury SUV has a sizeable 38.2kWh battery on board, which has a WLTP range of up to 76 miles of fully electric driving (60 miles real-world). On…

JAMES, VIA EMAIL Q What should I put in my tech go bag? Let’s look at this in order of priority. Mazlow’s hierarchy of needs puts physiological things first. Food-wise, you could throw in a few MREs; mre-uk.co.uk will sell you a field ration pack for £15. For water, a LifeStraw Sip makes even council pop potable – a pricey but worth it £35. Chuck in some paracetamol and such, or a cheap TENS machine if you’re going full tech, and a Patagonia Nano Puff jacket (around £190) for ultimate warmth in minimal space. Next comes safety. Communication will be important if we’re building an apocalypse-ready bag, so a cheap phone with the longest possible battery, like the £110 Oukitel WP28E, is probably a good idea. It’s rugged, claims a…

SPECIFICATIONS Screen sizes 65-inch, 77-inch, 83-inch, 97-inch Display type 3,840 x 2,160 120Hz OLED HDR support Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG Audio Dolby Atmos, 4.2 channel speaker system, 60W output Connectivity 3x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 2x USB, Ethernet, optical audio out, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Dimensions From 1441 x 836 x 24.3mm (without stand) Weight From 23.5kg (without stand) LG’s G4 range of OLED TVs are widely acknowledged to be among the very best OLED televisions you can currently buy. So how do you make a product as accomplished as that even more appealing? By turning it into the M4, that’s how, and making it wireless – save for a power cable, of course. That wireless feature sends the convenience factor through the roof. And cutting the need for cables connected to…

If you’re looking for the very best tech available today, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Best of the Best is the most useful gadgetbuying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve extensively tested the best tech the world has to offer, to bring you rock-solid recommendations for your home life, daily commute and the tech you use all the time. In 54 different categories, we’ve chosen the top four products, so you can choose one that’s just the right mix of features and budget for what you need. These rankings come from real testing by our team of experts – they’re the products we’d choose for ourselves, and we can’t recommend any higher than that. Look for the links above each category that take you to…

HOT STUFF WEBER REINVENTS THE WOOD PELLET GRILL Weber’s 2025 barbie line-up is here – and it’s all about the smokers Despite the current weather situation – which is a far cry from the warmth of barbecue season – many brands have recently debuted their 2025 barbecue collections. Within Weber’s new line-up, the company has upgraded wood pellet grilling and expanded its gas barbecue models – so could 2025 be the year of the wood pellet? There is much debate surrounding which is the best method of barbecuing: electric barbecues took the crown for a couple of years, but now, it seems that traditional pellet grilling is back. Weber has introduced two new wood pellet grills and smokers for 2025: the Weber Searwood (£1,099, weber.com) and the Weber Smoque (£745).…

As wearables continue to go mainstream, it’s hard not to reflect on how far they’ve come. Smartwatches and headphones, once bulky (and wired, in the case of the latter) gadgets focused on entertainment, have evolved into comprehensive health accessories that monitor your vitals more closely than Santa (who, as we are all aware, watches even when you’re sleeping). This transformation has been gradual but undeniable. Smartwatches initially mirrored fitness trackers, counting steps and estimating calorie burn. Over time, advancements in sensor tech enabled them to track sleep, stress, energy levels and more. While this shift has been years in the making, 2025 feels like a pivotal moment for wearables, cementing their role as indispensable health companions. The lines are blurring, with smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra not only…

01 SAMSUNG HW-Q930 SOUNDBAR Tuned out of Samsung’s LA-based sound lab, the HW-Q930 is a Dolby Atmos 9.1.4 channel soundbar that packs 17 built-in speakers and comes with wireless up-firing rear speakers and subwoofer.  £999, samsung.com 02 AUDIOENGINE A2+ Ultra-compact and gorgeous, these 30W Bluetooth active stereo speakers offer crisp detailed audio, courtesy of silk dome tweeters with Kevlar mid-range woofers, without hogging desk space. £329, audioengine.com 03 PMC PROPHECY5 SPEAKERS Your designer flatscreen deserves a sound system with equal panache. Enter the PMC Prophecy5, a slim floorstander with studio-grade DNA. Available in three styles, the model incorporates a long-throw bass driver and 26mm soft-dome tweeter. £4,575, pmc-speakers.com…

1 ONEPLUS OPEN Bigger screens are just better, right? But none of us want to carry around giant desktop monitors in our pockets in order to get the full experience, which is where folding smartphones fit in. The OnePlus Open is one of the best, boasting a 48MP Hasselblad-designed camera, 7.8 inches of fold-out main screen real estate with a minimal crease in a package that measures just 11.7mm thick when folded. Your pockets will thank you for it. £1,199, oneplus.com 2 LENOVO IDEA TAB PRO For jotting down creative ideas, catching up on emails or simply bingeing a bit of Netflix, the surprisingly good value Lenovo Idea Tab Pro makes for a reliable digital companion. It packs a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor and 8GB of RAM under its…

SPECIFICATIONS Drivers 2x 1-inch titanium dome tweeter high frequency, 2x 3.5-inch FST midrange, 1x 6-inch subwoofer Amplifier 240W power output Frequency response 35 Hz to 24 kHz Connectivity AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth codecs aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC Dimensions 210x650x194mm Weight 6.6kg There aren’t many audio products that you could call ‘iconic’. But Bowers & Wilkins’ Zeppelin – which first came to market as the ultimate iPod dock 15 years ago – impressed upon its relaunch back in 2021. Now one of the best wireless speakers out there has been remastered in the form of the Zeppelin Pro Edition. But what exactly is so ‘Pro’ about this new wireless speaker? The Zeppelin’s looks certainly haven’t changed since its previous release – save for the new Solar Gold finish and…

It’s fair to say this month’s edition of T3 is one of the more ‘adventurous’ issues we’ve put together. It’s pretty spot-on timing though – March is in full swing so you can release yourself from your winter hibernation state and start figuring out what you’re going to do now that the big ball of fire in the sky is on your side. Inspired by this glimpse of warmer times, your mindset might be to plan ahead for future travels. Our main feature this issue – Outdoor Travel Tech (p29) – will help you achieve that, showcasing the wealth of tech available to upgrade any trip, no matter how you plan to get there, and what you intend to do: whether it’s an epic mountain hike, big city explore, or…

RUN CLEANER GLUE-FREE REVOLUTION The KipX combines sustainable design and high performance Kiprun has unveiled its most sustainable running shoe yet, the KipX (£TBC, kiprun.com), featuring a revolutionary glue-free design. By eliminating glue from the manufacturing process, the brand has created a shoe that’s easier to recycle and better for the environment. Instead of adhesives, the KipX uses an innovative assembly process that secures its components mechanically, reducing waste and improving sustainability without sacrificing performance. The shoe is designed with ecoconscious runners in mind, offering a lightweight feel, enhanced energy return and a durable build for long-lasting performance. It’s a significant step toward tackling one of the industry’s biggest challenges: making high-performance gear without harming the planet. Kiprun’s commitment to innovation aligns with the growing demand for sustainable practices in…

Telly tech is evolving at an electrifying pace. From the jaw-dropping clarity of 8K displays to the convenience of OTT broadcasting, the latest advancements are redefining our home viewing experience. When it comes to 8K TV, Samsung rules the roost. The brand now has a monopoly in both flagship and entry-level (sic) screens. Also, Sony is breaking new ground with an ultra-realistic 3D display that doesn’t require glasses. The Elf-SR2 is living proof that 3D without glasses can work brilliantly. And for those looking to ditch dishes and aerials, the TV over internet revolution has just begun… FLAGSHIP 8K TV SAMSUNG QN900D Samsung has spared no expense with the QN900D. Available in 65-, 75- and 85-inch screen sizes, this Neo QLED panel delivers ultra sharp edge-to-edge 8K images (both native…

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,…

The OmniBook HP family has been around since the ’90s. But there’s a good chance almost none of you have actually used one. It gave us the first laptop with Windows pre-installed, way back when. But it has only recently come back into the spotlight, thanks to the arrival of AI-driven chipsets that also let a laptop last an awfully long time between charges. Despite that sense of revolution in the air, the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is a pretty no-nonsense design at first glance. It’s slim, it’s light, and it’s not too loud – visually speaking. The casing is all-metal, predominantly recycled aluminium, and the screen has a Gorilla Glass 5 top layer. There’s not a hint of compromise here – the panels are as stiff as they come.…

The Instinct is back! Well, it never went away, but just like the flagship Garmin Fenix 8, it’s undergone some profound changes (like adding an AMOLED screen and a built-in flashlight), which makes it feel like a significant milestone. The third iteration retains the look and feel of the Instinct series. It has a rugged, ‘bolted’ design and a metal-reinforced bezel. The case is reinforced polymer built to MIL-STD 810 for thermal and shock resistance and is water-rated to 100 metres. The bezel is the same fibre-reinforced polymer combined with some aluminium accents. The strap is still fixed like it used to be, giving the Instinct 3 a G-Shock-esque feel. The benefit of a non-hinged strap is that it’s less likely to break; moving parts are always the weakest point…