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MOMENT FILMMAKER COLLECTION Next-gen movie-making has arrived exclusively for your smartphone. Have you seen Unsane? Director Steven Soderbergh shot the film on an iPhone 7 Plus, teaming it with a sweet piece of mobile film-making gear from Moment, the company that’s introduced a game-changing mobile cinematography system called the Moment Filmmaker Collection. With that kind of Hollywood endorsement, no wonder Moment’s recent Kickstarter campaign was funded in just 41 minutes. Touted as “the future of mobile filmmaking”, Moment’s innovative mobile cinematography kit comprises four products for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel: an anamorphic lens ($149/£105.61), a wireless charging battery phone case ($99/£70.17), lens filter adapter ($39/£27.64) and gimbal counterweight 2.0 ($39/£27.64). The anamorphic lens is the real star here, adding sweet flares and the signature wide-angle cinematic look to…

1 SONY XPERIA XZ2 PREMIUM • £TBC, sonymobile.com Smartphone photography is reaching new heights, and Sony has just taken the entire movement stratospheric by jamming tech from its compact system cameras into the Xperia XZ2 Premium. You no longer have to live in fear of cruddy images and video when shooting in low-level lighting – Sony reckons the sensor setup here is so damn good you’ll be capturing things the naked eye can’t see. The XZ2 Premium’s dual-camera Motion Eye drafts in 19MP colour and 12MP monochrome sensors. If you take snaps in darker situations, ISO 51,200 sensitivity for stills and ISO 12,800 for HDR 4K video will produce eye-popping results. There’s also a Bokeh portrait mode. In addition to a silky 5.8-inch 4K display, tech borrowed from Sony’s Bravia…

TUDOR 1926 41MM STEEL CASE SILVER DIAL A timeless addition to Tudor’s new 1926 line, this gorgeous piece mixes satin-brushed and polished steel links with an embossed dial, appliquéd numerals and sword-shaped hands. £1,330, tudorwatch.com HUMISM GEIST Reconceiving the watch’s purpose, Geist represents the fluidity of time. It’s influenced by kinetic art, powered by a Japanese Seiko movement and encased in a smooth, brushed surgical steel case. £214 (£187.14), humism.com SWATCH UGO NESPOLO A limited edition run of 3,535 pieces, the Ugo Nespolo celebrates the Swatch’s 35th birthday and encapsulates the verve of one of the world’s most playful watch makers. £51, shop.swatch.com/en_gb…

Few things in life match the adrenaline rush of climbing into a top-end motor and flooring the accelerator pedal. Sadly most of us can’t afford to buy a supercar, but you can still channel your inner Lewis Hamilton/Colt Seavers via one of many amazing driving experiences now available in the UK. The holy grail for any auto fan is a race circuit, and you’ll be humming Fleetwood Mac as you pull down your visor at one of Palmer Sport’s horsepower-heavy driving events at Bedford Autodrome (£POA, palmersport.com). Book a full day and you can redline a generous six exciting steeds, from a Formula 3000 sprinter to a Renault Clio Cup race car. Think electric cars are for wimps? Wait ’til you try Virgin’s Tesla driving experiences (from £215, virginexperiencedays.co.uk/tesla). Gliding…

HONEYWELL HPA710WE PREMIUM AIR PURIFIER Rid your home of 99.97 per cent of allergens with Honeywell’s true HEPA allergen remover and air purifier, built to banish mould, dust, pet fur, smoke and other harmful particles that can aggrevate. £375.99, honeywelluk.com DYSON CINETIC BIG BALL ANIMAL BAGLESS UPRIGHT Designed for homes with furry friends, Dyson’s powerful cleaner will keep pet allergies to a minimum by sucking up pet hair. The bagless design also takes the fuss out of cleaning. £269, dyson.co.uk AMICOR PURE DUVET Blended with an antifungal fibre, this lightweight duvet stop dust mites in their tracks. It’s also antibacterial, which prevents any harmful nasties from building up and irritating your skin, giving you a fresh and healthy night’s sleep. £80, allergybestbuys.co.uk…

Paranoid about losing your possessions? Bontag has the solution with its wide selection of arty trackable stickers, tags and labels that can be used on smartphones, suitcases, laptops, wallets and sports equipment. Each Bontag security sticker, label or tag has a unique ID code, along with the message “If found, go to bontag.com. Reward given”. Bontag will then call you (or your chosen contact) to arrange safe return of your lost gear, which you can then track. Bontag also provides the reward for the good samaritan who finds your stuff. The cost of the self-adhesive labels (from £4.60, bontag.com) includes Lifetime Alerts for each individual item you stick a label or tag to.…

SHOT SCOPE V2 This hybrid GPS golf watch will give you incredibly accurate yardages on the course to reduce your scores, with fully automated performance tracking so that you can analyse your shots and stats post round, helping to improve your game further. £225, shotscope.com TAYLORMADE M3 DRIVER The innovative driver has a Twist Face to reduce side spin, enabling you to hit the ball farther and straighter. A Hammerhead slot creates a larger sweet spot, and the Y-track has customisable weights. £429, taylormadegolf.eu TAYLORMADE M3 IRONS Aimed at the better player looking for more distance. For the stunning M3 Irons TaylorMade has crammed in key performance technologies such as RibCOR, Face Slots Speed Pocket and a low-CG (centre of gravity) package. £749 (4-PW), taylormadegolf.eu OAKLEY CROSSRANGE PRIZM Developed especially…

ROUND SPRINKLER PRO A simple lawn hose (£20.99) with two spray settings and adjustable rotation. Sit it in the middle of the lawn to water a half or full circle, or place it at the edge to direct it more. EASY DRIP MICRO KIT This handy drip kit (£32.99) is built to gently water up to 15 potted plants. Fit them together however you like, and, if needs be, expand them later by adding more SOAKER HOSE Got big patches that need a slow but steady infusion of water? Run this porous hose (£24.99) between your plants, where it will seep out water gently and evenly.…

Regardless of whether you view mowing the lawn as a chore or a relaxing way to kick-start a Sunday, you’ll want to get the most out of your time spent working that patch of green. Gardening experts recommend you start mowing mid to late morning, when any dew has dried off. Alternating your mowing route is also important, as lawns mowed in the same direction every time may develop weird stripes and irregular growth. Experts also recommend not removing more than one-third of the grass blade at a time, with grass around 2.5-3 inches tall being said to encourage a deeper root system. You can recycle grass cuttings too, using them to make your own compost that keeps your soil rich in nutrients and your garden plants nourished. As for…

Lay-Z-Spa Paris Airjet Hard day in the office? Grab a chilled glass of [insert favourite beverage here] and plonk yourself in your very own inflatable jacuzzi, letting the stress of the day melt away as 87 airjets work their massaging magic all over. Set the mood with the Paris Airjet’s multi-coloured LED lighting system, programmable via remote control, and enjoy the 40-degree (rapid heat) temperature all to yourself or share the spa fun with lucky friends and family (there’s room here for up to six people). £599, lay-z-spa.co.uk Amazon Kindle Oasis You’ve got your garden into shape, weeding, mowing and replanting, so now is the time to kick back and enjoy your new greenery, book in hand. The Kindle Oasis is waterproof, making it the ideal companion for taking in…

£799 huawei.com/uk Having shunned its budget image, Huawei is carving out a solid reputation for offering Apple-like hardware with Android software at a premium price. Of course, that price has to be justified with features, and the P20 Pro has quite the showpiece: a triple-sensor Leica camera system. Oh, and its beautiful gradient colour finishes that shift in the light. Familiar face In the rest of the design, there’s no getting around there being a whiff of an iPhone X to the look, though you get a big 6.1-inch screen (with notch) here. That sounds huge, but Huawei has really nailed the ergonomics, so we found it comfortable to use. The glass back is smooth and solid, while the metal edges are pleasingly chamfered and tactile. It’s definitely premium –…

£319 apple.com Last year, Apple introduced its cheapest non-Mini iPad ever, the £339 iPad 5th-gen. It came with no bells or whistles, but also few flaws. It was a fast, slick, well-built machine for a great price that makes for an ideal entertainment tablet to have lying around the house. A year later, it’s still more than good enough for that job, yet Apple has given us a new version. More is less So what improvements has it made? Well, barely any, actually. The new iPad now supports Apple Pencil – the company’s own (very impressive) stylus – and has a faster Apple A10 processor. The price has also come down to a tidy £319 (for the 32GB Wi-Fi model). If you bought last year’s model this one isn’t worth…

OLED 4K TV SONY A1E SERIES Incredible 4K HDR is only a tiny part of this awesome package. The panel (55- or 65-inch) and bezel are super-slim, it offers lightning response times, and great sound comes from a screen that’s also a speaker. From £2,800, sony.co.uk TOP-END 4K TV B&O ECLIPSE Bang & Olufsen’s fantastic TV features a gorgeous OLED panel and a colossal 450 watts of speaker through its integrated soundbar. The Eclipse comes in different finishes to match your room perfectly. From £7,495, bang-olufsen.com VALUE 4K BLU-RAY PLAYER XBOX ONE S Yes, this is primarily a games console, but it’s a damn good UHD Blu-ray player too. Why pay more for something that just plays discs when you could be getting your game on with the money left…

FAMILY CAR VOLVO XC60 Well-appointed and exquisitely designed, this mid-size hybrid SUV has all the entertainment options you need, the poise to make those long journeys smooth and enjoyable, and is safe as houses. From £35,655, volvocars.com/uk CITY ELECTRIC CAR BMW i3 The i3 is a responsive, highly practical electric runabout packed with connectivity options and enough power in its 170bhp motor to hit 62mph in just 7.3 seconds. Perfect for a daily commute. From £30,250, bmw.co.uk SMART CONNECTOR LOGITECH ZEROTOUCH Transform your Android phone into an Alexa-powered voice assistant for your car. This car holder connects to your phone over Bluetooth to provide voice and gesture control when driving. £49, logitech.com DASH CAM GARMIN DASH CAM 55 Constantly watching the road, the Dash Cam 55 does more than record…

PATRÓN EN LALIQUE SERIE 2 Some tequilas are made to be pounded, wedge of lime in salty hand. Some are perfect bedfellows for cocktails. Precious few are so damn exclusive you’re content to simply sniff their honeyed fumes and admire their warm golden hues before finally taking a nectarous sip. The Serie 2 is one of the precious few, an exceptional blend of the rarest Patrón tequilas, aged for eight years in a combination of American oak, French oak and sherry barrels to produce heavenly notes of sweet honey, fruit and light agave. Presented in a crystal decanter handmade by Lalique, and handcrafted at the Hacienda Patrón distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, Patrón’s exclusive, 40 per cent alcohol Serie 2 delivers a long-lasting finish and is best enjoyed neat, served in…

MATT BOLTON Editor After writing our Ultimate Tech Wishlist feature (p36), Matt tried applying the same three-tier system elsewhere, but it turns out to be more confusing than helpful when applied to bananas. MICHELLE MCLAREN Art Editor Michelle ran the London Marathon at the end of this issue, so she spent a lot of time checking out the running sensors (p96) and Fitbit Ionic (p97). And questioning her life decisions. PAUL DOUGLAS Global Editor-in-Chief, T3.com For the summer, Paul’s been looking into our guide to ebikes (p76) for his commute. Though he did also say, “Why wouldn’t I just get a Ducati?” So, swings and roundabouts. ROB JONES Tech & Gaming Editor, T3.com Rob spent most of the last month in Japan but refused our many, many requests to bring…

THE JACKET Brad’s jacket adds contrast to his fresh tonal trousers and shoes combo. For a similar lightweight look, try a twill or shell jacket such as J Lindberg’s Thom Black Shell Bomber (£205, harveynichols.com). THE TROUSERS If you’re new to light trousers, begin with G-Star’s Bronson Tapered Chinos (£80, asos.com) in Dune or Carhatt’s WIP Master Pant (£75, carhartt-wip.com/en) in Sandy Desert. THE BOOTS Brad is known for his love affair with Timberland Chukkas. To channel the same footwear style, step into Timberland’s Adventure 2.0 Cupsole Chukka boots (£120, timberland.co.uk) in Light Beige.…

HOWLER & SCRATCH BIG PAWS 1 CAR BOOT PROTECTOR Pooches love to get muddy, which doesn’t bode well for your car… unless you have one of these stain-resistant mats that boast hygiene tech for warding off bacteria. £44.99, howlerscratch.co.uk KÄRCHER OC 3 PORTABLE CLEANER Alternatively, you could swill your pet’s dirty little paws before they start jumping around the car. This portable jet washer packs a four-litre water tank and runs for 20 minutes off a single charge £129.99, kaercher.com/uk KURGO CAR BOOSTER SEAT Keep Fido snug and secure during car journeys with this clever cradle. Suitable for dogs up to 14kg, its hanging basket means the passenger airbag won’t go off in the event of an accident. And it’s collapsible for easy storage. £49.99, amazon.co.uk…

01 POWER UP, TURN ON Download the Hozelock app from the App Store. Stick batteries in the tap unit and follow the instructions to plug in the hub, then start pairing. The app will give you step by step instructions, so follow them thoroughly. When you’re ready, you’ll get the chance to test the tap unit, so stay somewhere dry… 02 READY TO GO After that, the app will create a sample schedule for you of a 10-minute water at sunrise and sunset. Next, it will show you how to water instantly, then you’ll see the main menu. Tap the middle to tweak schedules; the drops at the bottom left to water now; the pause to pause; and the plus/minus to ‘adjust’ a schedule. 03 CREATE A SCHEDULE In the…

STYLISH AND SMART FURBO DOG CAMERA £199, furbo.com Smart pet feeders aren’t the sexiest of home devices, but Furbo’s treat cam bucks the trend with its curved construction and wood-panel feed lid. It’s also got a capable 1080p camera on board, which offers crisp visuals via the smartphone app, day or night. Its USP is a treat-dispensing port, which unlike the Pawbo, shoots out kibble with such vigour that it can cover some serious distance. This didn’t work so well with cat treats – they’re smaller than dog kibble, and cats don’t seem to like objects fired at their face – but as this is marketed as a dog cam, then fair game. Within the app you have lots of options, including the ability to record a treat noise upon…

Projector brightness is measured in lumens. A dedicated home cinema projector will typically offer between 2,000 to 3,000 lumens. In a darkened/light-controlled room, this is enough to provide a natural viewing experience. For sports and gaming, where some level of ambient light adds to the experience, look for a projector with a light output in excess of 3,000 lumens. One important consideration that’s often ignored when it comes to setting up a projector space in your home is the colour of the other walls in your viewing room. If they’re predominantly white, then a projector with a higher brightness output is helpful. Light reflected off them reduces contrast, so you’ll want to compensate.…

Let’s face it, riding a bicycle is much better when you’ve got a little helping hand in the power department, whether that’s a long downhill or a tailwind. But, of course, this isn’t particularly practical, especially when you live somewhere that is both very hilly and very windy. The solution? An ebike, of course. Ignore what the naysayers might tell you - even if you’re as fit as a fiddle, riding an ebike is one of the best experiences out there. You get all the advantages of cycling, as you might expect, with the benefit of a little extra leg help when you need it. There are also very few downsides, other than the higher price tag (over an equivalent bike) and a bit of a weight gain; a side…

According to the current UK law on ebikes, you are limited to 15.5mph with electric assistance. Any more than that and you’ll have to pedal with your own power. The trouble is, unless you’re going up a hill, exceeding that speed limit is pretty easy to do (provided you’re relatively fit), so you end up spending much of your time wishing for more power higher up in the speed range. While you could, in theory, de-restrict a normal ebike if you were that type of person – not that we would ever recommend doing so, of course – to give you a much higher top speed with motor assistance, there’s actually a better way to do it, which also happens to be perfectly legal, if somewhat more drawn-out to achieve.…

Kärcher K7 Full Control Plus Home Pressure Washer Blast grime from your patio furniture, decking and stonework, not to mention the garage door and your car or bike. The most powerful model in Kärcher’s line of home pressure washers boasts a three-in-one multi-jet lance that can be adjusted depending upon what level of grime you’re trying to blast away and what detergent (Stone and Facade wash included) you’re using in the K7. A 10m pressure hose delivers plenty of extra reach. £569, kaercher.com/uk Hozelock Cloud Controller During summer your plants may need watering twice a day, but who has time for that? Get Hozelock’s smart watering solution on the case and use that time to actually enjoy your garden instead. Attach it to your garden tap, and using the Hozelock…

WOWOTO H9 VIDEO PROJECTOR An outdoor cinema setup begins with a projector, and Wowoto’s H9 with built-in Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi fits the bill, bringing 3,500 lumens for strong outdoors visibility. £499.99, amazon.co.uk AMAZON FIRE TV WITH ALEXA VOICE REMOTE You’ll need a media source, and Amazon’s streaming stick boasts fast Wi-Fi and Alexa voice search. It’s powered by USB, so no extra mains connection required. £39.99, amazon.co.uk CAMBRIDGE AUDIO YOYO For enhanced outdoors sound, tag in the Yoyo portable stereo Bluetooth speakers, connecting them wirelessly to the Wowoto H9 projector, and putting one on each side of the screen for a full, wide sound. £300, cambridgeaudio.com CELEXON INFLATABLE OUTDOOR SCREEN INF200 Yes, you could use a white sheet, pinning it against a wall, but you’ll need a screen for…

ELITE DANGEROUS Ever wanted to pilot your own spaceship? Here’s your chance! This is a sandbox space exploration game, so you make your own story. Flying through space in the cockpit of your hard-earned ship is a real VR high. £19.99, elitedangerous.com THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM VR Get in touch with your inner Aragorn and immerse yourself in a giant fantasy adventure. The lush world is perfect to get lost in with the high-res Vive Pro, and the sense of scale fighting a dragon in VR is incredible. £39.99, elderscrolls.bethesda.net L.A. NOIRE: THE VR CASE FILES Become a hard-boiled 1940s detective in Los Angeles, solving cases built for exploration in VR. You’ll pore over crime scenes in depth for clues, and study the facial tics of suspects to work…

EASYACC SOFT ANTI-SLIP CASE No, this isn’t the sturdiest case in the world, but if you want something to add enough protection for a light drop, and that still lets you see the full glory of the P20 Pro’s design, this is perfect. £5.99, amazon.co.uk HUAWEI SMART VIEW FLIP CASE This official Huawei case gives you front and back protection, with a clever translucent portion of the front cover that shows the time and any notifications even when it’s closed. £19.99, mobilefun.co.uk…

In time for the World Cup kick-off on 14 June, Optoma has launched a new 4K Ultra HD projector, the UHD300X, and we are giving you the chance to win one. With this pin-sharp beauty you’ll get a better view of the offsides than the linesmen; watching the footie on such a 4K projector is like bringing the stadium home. Optoma’s UHD300X 4K UHD projector features a newly developed 4K precision lens for crystal-clear detail, bringing to life sport and films on the big screen. This compact projector with built-in stereo speakers is easy to fit in a room and portable enough to move easily. More importantly, at 2,200 lumens it produces bright imagery that’s always visible. Thanks to low-latency response times you can become the star striker playing FIFA…

MULTI-ROOM SPEAKERS SONOS ONE Pound for pound, this is a hell of a lot of speaker for your money, easily filling a room, and expandable through the versatile Sonos speaker range. Built-in Alexa support clinches it for Sonos. £199, sonos.com PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER CAMBRIDGE AUDIO YOYO M These portable speakers are made for wireless stereo sound and come as a pair (though you can use one on its own). They offer punchy audio in an impressively wide sound field, and look great, too. £249, cambridgeaudio.com WIRELESS IN-EAR HEADPHONES FLARES PRO These headphones plug into a mini-DAC you need to clip about your person, but the result is truly amazing sound for the size. It’s audiophile stuff, with beautiful stereo channel separation. £349, flareaudio.com WIRED IN-EAR HEADPHONES KEF M100 This blend…

VOICE ASSISTANT AMAZON ECHO Alexa is everywhere these days, but nowhere is Amazon’s AI more at home than in its Echo. It couples an awesome array microphone with pleasing design for the perfect assistant experience. £90, amazon.co.uk SMART DOORBELL RING VIDEO DOORBELL 2 Part motion-detecting security camera, part ring-anywhere doorbell, the Video Doorbell 2 alerts you via your smartphone when you have a visitor – and you can two-way talk even if you’re not home. £179, ring.com LIFESTYLE WI-FI CAMERA LOGITECH CIRCLE 2 WIRED No smart home cam is as fun to use as this – instead of CCTV, it’s more like a Fitbit of home monitoring. It provides a sped-up ‘brief’ of the day, two-way communication, has a 180° camera and Alexa control. £149, logitech.com DOOR & WINDOW SENSORS…

ULTRAPORTABLE LAPTOP HP SPECTRE 13 4K An incredibly thin, light and beautiful laptop, with a dense, high-end 4K panel. Despite being 1cm thick, it doesn’t skimp on the power either, thanks to an Intel Core i7 processor. From £1,599, hp.com GAMING LAPTOP ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS GX501 This is an amazing piece of engineering. Despite being incredibly thin and light (2.2kg), it packs insanely powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics, a quad-core processor, and a 120Hz 1080p display. £2,799, asus.com ALL-IN-ONE APPLE IMAC WITH 5K RETINA DISPLAY There’s never been a screen like this. Big enough for every task, detailed, bright, colourful, and it happens to have a Mac stuffed in the back of it as well. From £1,749, apple.com/uk GAMING HEADSET STEELSERIES ARCTIS PRO WIRELESS This brilliant PC and PS4…

Here at T3, we like to celebrate the best of the best when it comes to tech, and that tends to mean products with all the fanciest features and elaborate extras. But the top-tier products can be a big investment, and in some cases you don’t always need to go high-end. You want an amazing TV for the living room, sure, but maybe your bedroom telly doesn’t need to be quite as fancy. The idea of our Ultimate Tech Wishlist is to give you that buying flexibility. We choose a range of great gadget upgrades, then reveal the very best buys, no matter whether you want to keep the budget low, are happy to spend on the sweet spot middle ground, or want only the best money can buy. The…

Your clothes aren’t a one-size-fits-all affair, and neither is your hair. According to Denis Robinson, creative director for Ruffians (ruffians.co.uk), an award-winning barbershop and men’s lifestyle destination, knowing your face shape is key to discovering your ideal hairstyle. “Look at the dimensions of your face to figure out the shape, using your spread hand to give rough measurements,” says Denis. “If your spread hand measures the same length and width, you have either a square or round face shape. If the length is longer than the width, you’re oval. A narrow forehead with wide cheekbones and a narrow chin is a diamond shape, while a wide forehead and narrow chin is a heart-shaped face.” For square face shapes, Denis recommends soft tailoring. “Ask your barber for a rounder style, swept…

SOLGAARD LIFEPACK Live like a digital nomad with the Solgaard Lifepack, a roomy backpack with three-in-one power bank, Bluetooth speakers and a solar charger. It’s comfortable to wear, sturdy, water resistant, and designed with secret pockets. It even has a decent travel lock to fend off pickpockets. $269 (£192), solgaard.co ECEEN SOLAR POWERED FLASHLIGHT Did you forget to pack batteries for your torch? Camping fail! That wouldn’t happen to you if you’re sleeping out with Eceen’s solar flashlight, which can be charged via the built-in solar panel or USB cable. It also has a range of 20 metres, so no more tripping over tent pegs in the dark for you. £29.99, amazon.co.uk POWER TRAVELLER SPORT 25 SOLAR PACK Stay charged up whether you’re scaling a mountain or are deep in…

COLEMAN DURAREST DOUBLE AIRBED Room for two? You got it with Coleman’s nifty inflatable airbed, designed with 32 air springs to provide a stable yet firm surface to sleep upon, even if one of you tosses and turns throughout the night. This comfy raised bed should make even the most anti-camper feel more at home. £75.99, gooutdoors.co.uk THERM-A-REST ULTRALITE COT Perfect for those who don’t like sleeping on the ground when camping. This folding cot has a ThermaCapture foam lining to keep you warm when the temperature drops, with multiple feet providing a sturdy base. Comes in a handy carry pack. £200, cotswoldoutdoor.com VANGO SHANGRI-LA 15 GRANDE Give your back a break by settling down on Vango’s premium, self-inflating mat-come-airbed. The vertical walls provide a flat, level top designed to…

KISS ME FIRST The creator of cult Channel 4 show Skins returns with Kiss Me First, a probably prescient sci-fi drama about a teen who dives into a virtual world called Azana to escape real-life woes. HELLBLADE: SENUA’S SACRIFICE The BAFTA-winning and darkly decadent Hellblade has just been released on Xbox. Join a quest to the underworld and soak up the gruesome sights. CHUCHEL This PC adventure puts you in charge of a fuzzy furball on his journey to find a cherry. Playful and unapologetically surreal, it feels like it’s been plucked from the head of Terry Gilliam.…

Having a lush, pretty garden to chill out in over the summer months is lovely, but that requires a whole load of work. At least, it used to. On p83 we have a shed full of gadgets and tools to take the effort out of tending your garden, but here we’re going in-depth on one great product that can help out pretty much everyone, and with only a couple of months installation time: the Hozelock Cloud Controller. The Cloud Controller box screws onto your garden tap, then you attach your garden hose to it. This is basically an extra valve that can be opened or closed by instructions from a wireless hub. Connect the hub to your router and, hey presto, your hose can now be turned on/off remotely from…

CHOOSE THE ONE YOU NEED It might sound obvious, but if you want to create an automated feeding routine for your cat or dog with feedback on their eating progress, go for a smart pet feeder – that’s the Petwant. If you just want to show your pet a little extra love, treat them to some special kibble by using a treat cam – that’s the Furbo or Pawbo. The latter are much smaller and more interactive, but they’re no replacement for your pet’s normal feeding schedule. GET THE HEIGHT RIGHT Some smart pet feeders are designed to sit on the floor (case in point – the Petwant), but others benefit from being higher up on a surface. Furbo fires its treats out at an angle upwards, but unless your…

TRIGGER PICKING Log in to IFTTT and connect your sensor to your account if you’ve not done this before. We’re using the Energenie Mi|Home Door and Window sensor, which includes a trigger action when it’s opened and another when it’s closed. MAKE IT HAPPEN Create a new applet that triggers when the sensor is opened, and have its action to be switching off a smart plug. Then repeat the action, looking for the sensor to be closed, and set it to switch the plug on. ONE STEP FURTHER To link an IFTTT trigger to a Stringify flow, connect to your Stringify account as if it were a device. You can use it as an action (just name the flow you want to run) and even use it as a trigger.…

01 MANAGE BRIGHTNESS The Epson EH-LS100 has an additional Light Source Mode with settings for Normal, Quiet, Extended and Custom brightness. In Quiet, brightness drops to 2,800 lumens, which is still comparable to the highest brightness of some rival home cinema models. 02 EMBRACE ECO If you’re watching in a fully dark room, it makes sense to ease back on lamp brightness. The Lamp output in the Optoma HD39Darbee is adjustable between Normal, Economic and Smart Eco, the latter automatically adjusting output based on content. 03 LIVE LONG AND PROSPER The Epson EH-LS100 has been designed for long periods of use, because the brand has effectively taken a 24/7 Pro AV commercial chassis and re-purposed it for consumer use. This is good news, because it means what we’re getting here…

01 GEOORBITAL Its looks are a bit Marmite, but the GeoOrbital can give you e-power in just 60 seconds by swapping your front wheel with the GeoOrbital one. However, with a 500W power rating, it’s not yet legal in the UK. $995, geoo.com 02 OXYDRIVE F-SERIES If you want a more traditional conversion, the OXYdrive F-Series comes with a 468Wh battery that attaches to the frame’s downtube, a 250W front hub motor, and an LC D display enabling you to control its six levels of assistance. All in, it weighs 6.9kg. £699, oxydrive.co.uk 03 SWYTCH Though Swytch is still in the Kickstarter phase, it’s looking promising, with a range up to 50 miles and the ability to convert any bike. Its weight of just 1.5kg for the hub motor and…

Bosch EasyCut 12 Tackle unruly hedges and wayward trees with Bosch’s ‘cute’ mini chainsaw. It delivers precise cuts and enables simple single-handed sawing whenever the mood takes you. Fancy upcycling that bit of branch you just removed? Thanks to its revolving chain and NanoBlade tech, you can use the EasyCut 12 to perform freehand cuts without having to clamp pieces of the branch in place first. The chainsaw is low-vibration too, so it shouldn’t cause long-term aggravation to your wrist. £129.99, bosch-garden.com/gb/en Batavia 3-in-1 Weeder Weeds are unsightly, tenacious and, if left unchecked, can quickly overrun a garden. It’s time to get heavy-handed with them, and by that we mean scorching stubborn weeds with a 600-degree blast of hot air, then watching them curl up and wither to mere crisps.…

£239 fitbit.com Everybody knows Fitbit for its fitness trackers, but now it’s moving up to fitness-tracking smartwatches too. With the Fitbit Ionic it’s produced a hybrid device that does the smartwatch essentials (ie, telling the time and sending notifications), makes it fun to track steps and sleep, then adds extra in-depth fitness tracking. It’s not really like an Apple Watch; it’s more akin to Garmin’s hardcore Forerunner 645 Music. Hero or zero? The Ionic wants to be iconic, design-wise, and it’s certainly, er, distinctive. The square face means you have to be quite careful in choosing from the plethora of colour/strap combinations. Go for muted tones and it looks quite striking; the more garish combos are a bit too striking. Made from aluminium, it’s lighter than many rivals and the…

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ANDROID PHONE SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 Samsung’s super-slick smartphone is the most refined Android experience to date. An excellent camera, gorgeous Infinity Display screen and some smart exclusive features make for a truly fantastic phone. From £739, samsung.com MID-RANGE PHONE HONOR VIEW 10 It’s at the upper end of mid-range, but this is one hell of a phone for the money. You get a beautiful 18:9 display, premium design, powerful processor, AI smarts, and excellent battery life. £449, hihonor.com SMARTWATCH APPLE WATCH SERIES 3 Nothing in the smartwatch market does more than the Apple Watch, and this third generation can do it all without a tethered phone – perfect for keeping your life in order whatever you happen to be doing. From £329, apple.com/uk ANALOGUE WATCH MONDAINE STOP2GO Mondaine’s classic design…

COFFEE MAKER GAGGIA NAVIGLIO Everything you need to create a delicious bean-to-cup brew at an entry-level price. Gaggia’s pedigree is all poured into this quality espresso maker, and proves you don’t need to spend a penny more. £399, gaggia.uk.com COOKER RANGEMASTER ELISE 110 Want the versatility of gas hobs and the reliability of an electric oven? This dual-fuel range is the ultimate in kitchen convenience, with six solid burners, two ovens and a grill with glide-out action. £2,379, rangemaster.co.uk DEHUMIDIFIER MEACO 25L ULTRA LOW ENERGY DEHUMIDIFIER This small unit can drag 25 litres of water out of the air in a day, perfect for drying clothes indoors without the risk of mould or condensation ruining your windows. £299, meaco.com WASHING MACHINE AEG 9000 SERIES L9FEC966R This fantastic cleaner introduces a…

ENTRY-LEVEL DSLR CANON EOS 800D Make no mistake: the EOS 800D’s tech, trickled down from higher models in the line, is remarkable. It offers up 45-point autofocus, a touch-sensitive screen and awesome image quality. £659, canon.com MIRRORLESS CAMERA PANASONIC LUMIX G9 A super-fast focus makes it easy to grab the moment in beautiful detail on this camera’s 20-megapixel sensor. Add in 4K video, a viewfinder and a top-mounted LCD for settings, and you’ve got a winner. £1,499, panasonic.com ACTION CAMERA GOPRO HERO 6 BLACK The most advanced action camera on the planet can shoot stunning 4K video at 60fps, with advanced stabilisation making footage super-smooth and realistic. It’s also waterproof to 10m without a case. £399, gopro.com RUNNING WATCH GARMIN FORERUNNER 630 You get exhaustive running metrics from this fantastic…