Sommaire pour November 2024 de T3

FOCAL DIVA UTOPIA French audio brand Focal makes some of the best, most premium sound blasters around, and its latest effort – the Diva Utopia – marks a new milestone for the speaker maker. This new device is Focal’s first wireless active loudspeaker set, meaning you get all the convenience of wireless listening without losing Focal’s signature audio quality. Made using Naim electronics, this three-way bass-reflex floorstanding speaker set offers up near-studio-quality sound for exquisite high-resolution listening. That’s delivered thanks to 400W of amplification power per speaker and ultra-wideband tech for lossless audio streaming. The speakers can connect to each other and external amplifiers wirelessly, and they work with a range of connectivity modes, including AirPlay 2, Google Cast, HDMI eARC, optical and RCA inputs. All in all, they’re…

1 META ORION • £TBC, meta.com This isn’t a make or break product. We sincerely doubt anything’s going to break Meta any time soon, and it’s not going to change the company’s direction overnight. What it is a clear representation of the company’s mission: Meta is ready to take its extensive experience in the VR and mixed reality world to the real world. The question, really, is whether the Orion smart glasses will be as the Metaverse was for Meta or whether this really is the time for AR to break through to the mainstream. The Google Glass damp squib happened a full decade ago, after all. Are we, as a society, ready? Maybe. There’s a way to go in terms of marketing and support – we have no idea,…

HEAD TORCH EXTRAVAGANZA PETZL SWIFT RL 2 The Petzl Swift RL 2 is an outstanding head torch, combining a lightweight design, impressive 1,100-lumen brightness and effective Reactive Lighting technology. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, it delivers excellent performance, comfort, and versatility for activities like trail running and hiking. £84.99, petzl.com LIFESYSTEMS INTENSITY 300 The Lifesystems Intensity 300 LED Head Torch is a reliable and affordable option for outdoor adventurers. Its lightweight design, six lighting modes and weather-resistant build make it perfect for hiking and camping. Simple to use and offering great value, it’s a practical choice. £29.99, lifesystems.co.uk BIOLITE HEADLAMP 750 The BioLite HeadLamp 750 excels with its bright 750-lumen output, stable design and easy operation. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers strong battery life, comfortable wear and excellent stability, making…

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It’s the Apple Watch’s 10th anniversary, so you might expect Apple to pull something special out of the bag. While not a major redesign, the new Apple Watch Series 10 doesn’t disappoint, featuring a larger display, built-in speaker and exotic materials such as titanium. At just 9.7mm, this is the slimmest Apple Watch to date and about 1mm thinner than the Series 9. The aluminium case version also weighs 10% less than the Series 9, and titanium cases weigh almost 20% less than stainless steel. The back of the watch has been refined with a more seamless, single-form metal design. It also has more rounded corners and a slightly wider aspect ratio. The larger display options (42mm and 46mm) with reduced bezels allow more information to be shown on the…

For some of us, the launch of the AirPods 4 was the best new Apple thing this year. Finally, non-Pro AirPods with active noise cancellation (ANC), gesture control and more. Plus, two different versions to choose from. But what are the pros and cons of the entry–level AirPods and how do they compare to rivals? You can choose from either no-ANC for £129, or if you want ANC, it’s an extra £50. If you’re on iPhone owner on a budget, then these are the best in-ear headphones out there. Design wise, Apple’s playing it safe, but when you’ve got a winning formula, why mess with it? They’re sleeker, lighter and more compact than the previous generation AirPods, but feature the same open-ear design for longer-lasting comfort. The iconic stemmed design…

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RIB CREW-NECK TANK Transition seamlessly from autumn to winter with this knitted tank in olive green. Pair with a white tee or a long-sleeved jersey when the temp drops. £28, next.co.uk CHECKED MESH TANK Burberry works its iconic check design in a mesh-style tank inspired by basketball jerseys and finished with striped, ribbed-knit trims. Style it out in the gym. £590, mrporter.com EXTRA-FINE MERINO TANK Embrace your inner retro desires and cut a dashing edge with a tank in a piquant mustard hue. Made from merino wool, it will be your friend on a cold winter’s day. £145, wolfandbadger.com ADIDAS X WALES BONNER CROCHET VEST When a classic sports brand collabs with a rising star in men’s and women’s fashion, the result is a vibrant piece inspired by the gear…

Best for the long haul JBL LIVE BEAM 3 Two days is a long time to be listening to music – but 48 hours is what the JBL Live Beam 3 is offering, and what’s more the way they reproduce music makes two whole days and nights just fly by. On top of cracking battery life and endlessly engaging sound, JBL has included its nifty touch-screen charging case – so you don’t even have to fire up the JBL control app in order to access volume, playback or ANC modes. £149, uk.jbl.com CAMBRIDGE AUDIO MELOMANIA P100 Rely on Cambridge Audio to go to town when designing and specifying a new pair of wireless over-ear noise-cancellers. Yes, the Melomania P100 look good, feel good and even smell pretty good straight from…

Projectors have evolved. More stylish, brighter and easier to use, you no longer need to tolerate models that look like they’re on the run from the office IT department, bolted to the ceiling, or tabletop beamers that belt out more heat than a fan heater. The latest generation of Ultra Short Throw (UST) projectors are far more conducive to real world living. They need only centimetres to cast a 100-inch (or larger) image, while a shift to laser light sources, able to deliver high brightness even in rooms with high levels of ambient light, has made them a feasible alternative to large, flatscreen TVs. Switched off, UST projectors rarely draw attention to themselves, but powered up they can transform a wall into a video display. These models typically come with…

HOME COMFORTS RING BATTERY VIDEO DOORBELL Ring’s latest version of its Battery Video Doorbell is its most affordable model yet. Now with an improved field of view, including head-to-toe HD video, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell can better see packages that have been left on your doorstep. £99.99, en-uk.ring.com GRIND X SAGE BARISTA TOUCH IMPRESS COFFEE MACHINE Grind and Sage have joined forces to create a bespoke edition of Sage’s Barista Touch Impress. The bean-to-cup coffee machine comes with a range of stainless steel accessories and two bags of Grind’s special coffee beans. £1,300, grind.co.uk KITCHENAID MIXER DESIGN SERIES 4.7L EVERGREEN KitchenAid’s new mixer is a fine looking appliance. The 4.7L Evergreen has the same great features as KitchenAid’s other stand mixers, but this version comes with a stunning walnut…

KITCHEN 1 SAMSUNG FAMILY HUB AI VISION FRENCH STYLE SMART FRIDGE FREEZER Samsung’s Smart Fridge Freezer uses a camera to monitor the food you add and remove. From there, it’ll note the expiry date, offer recipe suggestions and add to your shopping list. The Family Hub window allows you to see inside, plus it can play music, organise your calendar and share photos. £3,349, samsung.com/uk 2 NETATMO SMART SMOKE ALARM Whether you’re in the kitchen, in a different room of your house or even at the office, the Netatmo Smart Smoke Alarm detects smoke and flames and alerts you immediately via your phone. Aside from its detection, it also sounds an incredibly loud 85 dB alarm – so there will be no mistaking if your kitchen is on fire! £89.99, shop.netatmo.com 3 HAIER…

SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH ULTRA Rocking a gorgeous design and an enviable spec sheet, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a formidable option for rugged smartwatch lovers. Designed to work in conditions as diverse as 55 degree heat, 9000m of altitude and 100m underwater, this is ready to go anywhere you can. £599, samsung.com APPLE WATCH ULTRA 2 Whether you enjoy hiking to tall peaks, or diving the depths of the ocean, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has specs for you. Fitted in a titanium chassis, you’ll also find a whopping 3,000 nit display here, ensuring you can see even in direct sunlight. £799, apple.com GARMIN FENIX 8 Arguably the most recognisable name in rugged smartwatches, the new Fenix 8 from Garmin packs in just about every feature or function you…

CALIBRATE YOUR PROJECTOR To get the best picture quality, calibrate your projector to match your room and everyday viewing conditions. Explore the picture presets on offer, and favour the brighter, more colour rich options when watching daytime sports. OPTIMISE ROOM LIGHTING It sounds obvious, but for a true cinematic experience, minimise the amount of ambient light in the room. Blackout curtains pay dividends during summer months when you want a movie night, but it’s still quite bright outside. Avoid incidental light that may reflect onto the wall or screen area you intend to use with your UST projector. INVEST IN A QUALITY SOUND SYSTEM The cinematic experience can be elevated with a dedicated home cinema sound system. This can take the form of either a soundbar or a separate AV…

In the past the Pro Max model was seen as the top choice in the iPhone range, given its superior capabilities, but that’s all changed with the latest model. The 16 Pro offers everything that the bigger handset does, in a smaller, more usable format. It’s now the best choice for most. Unlike the last generation Pro, this year’s offers a bigger screen, up from 6.1-inch to 6.3-inch, so you’ve got more screen real estate to play with. That’s the biggest increase since the iPhone 12 Pro, which was the first to go to 6.1 inches. Resolution is 2622x1206 pixels, which remains the same 460 pixels per inch as before. That screen bump is the main reason why you might want to give the bigger Pro Max a miss, unless…

CAVIAR PARAMOUNT 18K iPHONE 16 PRO Caviar is well known for its absurdly decadent iPhone modifications, and that’s not changed with the iPhone 16 series. There’s a huge range of designs to choose from, with our pick being the Paramount 18K. Its side buttons and back surface are constructed from 18-karat gold for that touch of profligacy, while the eye-catching Art Deco rear design surrounds the Apple logo in shimmering lights like a celestial body. Caviar has limited this device to a run of just 16 units, so if you’re looking for your next tech folly and don’t know how to spend that pesky 40-something grand, here’s your answer. From $58,130 (about £43,750), caviar.global NEXT ISSUE IS ON SALE THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER The world’s finest Christmas gift guide for tech…