T3の April 2020 の目次

BRIONVEGA RADIOFONOGRAFO RR226 FO-ST Back in 2016, a 1960s turntable once belonging to David Bowie sold at auction for £257,000. That turntable was a Brionvega Radiofonografo RR126, created by Italian geniuses Achille and Pier Castiglioni. Now, to mark the 100th anniversary of Achille’s birth, a special edition of that iconic music system has been launched, complete with the original machine’s iconic ‘smiley face’ (made up of controls for the record player, radio and volume). The Radiofonografo RR226 FO-ST comes in white, orange and red, with only 100 of each colour available for purchase – all will be numbered and made using the original Italian cabinet design. Each will feature a premium Pro-Ject turntable with Ortofon cartridge, an AM/FM radio and cool modular speakers that can be moved up or down…

ZERO S Zero Motorcycles is based in Santa Cruz, California, and has been in the electric bike-making game since 2006. Its Zero S electric bike, which T3 recently put through its paces in the Black Forest, Germany, comes in three flavours: the Streetfighter, the Dual Sport and the Enduro. zeromotorcycles.com CAKE KALK& Produced by innovative Swedish electric bike maker Cake, the Kalk& stands out thanks to a super-light weight (only 79kg) build, 53-mile range (from a 10kW motor) and ability to be fully recharged off a standard power socket in only two and a half hours. ridecake.com ENERGICA EVA RIBELLE This Italian-made pugilist delivers a rather impressive top speed of 125mph, something aided by its 159ft-lb of torque and 145hp. The Energica Eva Ribelle’s lithium-ion battery is also good for…

MERRELL MQM FLEX 2.0 GTX MQM stands for moving quickly in the mountains, so have no worries about drafting this technical shoe in for your fast and light day hikes. A Gore-Tex membrane keeps water out, while air cushions in each heel absorb shock and boost stability on uneven terrain. £120, blacks.co.uk OSPREY ARCHEON 25 If you want a hiking backpack that’s big on versatility yet gentle on the environment, take a look at the Archeon, made from PFCfree recycled nylon. Tough and wilderness ready, the Archeon 25 has a built-in raincover, compression straps for a comfier fit, and is water reservoir compatible. £150, ospreyeurope.com 1,000 MILE ULTIMATE TACTEL SOCK Blisters ruin hikes, so don’t be that person who ventures up a mountain without proper walking socks. The Ultimate Tactel…

NINJA FOODI MULTI-COOKER “The pressure cooker that crisps” would be great in your kitchen, as it functions as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer and air fryer (the latter thanks to Ninja’s own TenderCrisp tech). It’ll even sauté your veg and grill your fish. £179, ninjakitchen.com VITAMIX ASCENT A2300I Fruit and vegpacked soups and smoothies are an easy way to get extra nutrients into your diet, and both are easy to make with this powerhouse blender. A built-in digital timer ensures you never underor overprocess recipes. £449, vitamix.com LAKELAND MULTI YOGHURT MAKER Boost your gut health by making your own yoghurt in Lakeland’s countertop machine. It’ll make up to 1.65 litres of plain yoghurt or one litre of Greek-style yoghurt (it makes soft cheese too), with a digital screen enabling…

Q MEL GREENE, KENSINGTON How can I cook smarter with limited kitchen space? A Our poor reader explains that they are stuck in a typical affordable London ‘living space’, which basically amounts to a shed-sized hovel with only a twin electric hob and a microwave to work with. Presuming you’re not squashing a family in there, GaGu would first start by thinking about streamlining the tools. A multi-section skillet like the VonShef All In One (£25) enables you to cook multiple items on a single burner, with defined compartments that stop one leaking over onto the other. Sure, it’s gimmicky, and realistically it’s most useful if you do the sensible thing and eat a full English breakfast for every single meal, but in a compact situation it’s a practical choice.…

Usually in this column – and my day-to-day life – I cover a diverse range of topics. There’s moaning about modern technology and moaning about how tech things ain’t like they used to be. Well, this time out, I am completely ‘flipping the script’, as we say in the hip-hop community, to moan about old tech. As anyone who’s ever been to a school reunion or watched the TV channel Dave will know, nothing destroys nostalgia quite so quickly as actually encountering the thing you are nostalgic about. This month I have had no fewer than three interactions with the kind of ‘classic’ tech that people like to coo about in bad online lists. And let me tell you, people: if that was the golden past, give me the Coronavirus-ridden…

01 KEF LSX WIRELESS SYSTEM These modern-looking wireless stereo speakers provide excellent sound quality without the need for annoying cables – and despite their compact size, offer enough bass to pack a punch. £999, uk.kef.com 02 BOWERS & WILKINS FORMATION DUO These snappy wireless stereo speakers showcase the best of British brand Bowers & Wilkins, with tight bass, precise trebles and multi-room functionality £3,499, bowerswilkins.com 03 SONOS MOVE Prefer to listen solo? The Sonos Move is one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now, with an expansive, multidirectional sound and algorithmic smarts that adapt its audio to its surroundings £399, sonos.com…

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,…

Philips PH805 £159, philips.co.uk DESIGN & FEATURES Well-specced for the price. You get up to 30 hours of playback, plus a five-min charge for two hours of use, though it’s annoying that it’s micro-USB, not USB-C. Bluetooth 5 connectivity was solid overall. They only really lack a smart pause. USABILITY They’re comfortable and light, but we’re not keen on the controls here – a mix of buttons, an odd switch and a touch panel. It’s too easy to change the NC mode while putting them on. They also sometimes struggled to reconnect to our phone. SOUND QUALITY While these won’t blow you away, they sound superb for the money. The balance tends towards quite a naturalist approach (compared to the PX7), with rich bass and twinkling treble providing a fulsome…

CERTINA SUPER PH500M With a bright orange dial and an innovative strap extension, this watch is tailor-made for diving. Inside is a Nivachron hairspring, which now sits at the very forefront of watch-making technology. £795, certina.com AVI-8 SPITFIRE TYPE 300 AUTOMATIC One for all historic aviation fans. The Type 300 uses the indexes, hands and layout of the cockpit dials as a blueprint of the dial, while the rotor is a carved out bird’s eye view silhouette of the Spitfire. £335, avi-8.co.uk CARL F BUCHERER PATRAVI SCUBATEC BLACK With water-resistance to 500m, certified chronometer precision, and a strap made from recycled plastic, this watch is ready for any adventure – above or under water. £5,500, carl-f-bucherer.com RAYMOND WEIL FREELANCER 2780 Get your greens with Raymond Weil’s spring-fresh timepiece, featuring an…

Running is an invigorating way to improve your physical health and boost your mood, but what happens when you hit a plateau in terms of speed or distance? Also, is there a way to run while reducing risk of injury? There are plenty of wearables and apps that track your runs, but improver runners need more to help them reach new heights. Looking to do just that is Nurvv Run (£249, nurvv.com), a biomechanics-based app and shoe insole combo that analyses your form to help you understand just how sustainable your current running habits are. The lightweight insoles (available in six sizes, and designed with a five-hour rechargeable battery) slip into your existing trainers. Once fitted, they utilise 32 sensors to capture data from your feet at 1,000 times per…

Spring cleaning tasks vary depending on who you ask, but they usually include your standard house chores (vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors), plus turfing out and reorganising cupboards, deep-cleaning the fridge and washing windows. If you want a thorough spring clean, you’re also looking at steam-cleaning curtains, washing walls and skirting boards, machine-washing duvets and pillows, and flipping your mattress. Most cleaning companies recommend starting on the upper floor of your home (or the back of your flat) and working your way down. You’ll need a multi-surface cleaner, microfibre cloths (use a damp one to remove dense pet hair from fabric-covered furniture), glass cleaner, tile/grout cleaner and toilet cleaner. Or you could draft in a small army of tech to make shorter work of the more arduous spring cleaning tasks… starting…

1 Google Stadia Stadia is Google’s big play for the hearts of gamers. It’s promising a truly “post-console” platform, letting you take AAA games anywhere your phone, a Chrome browser or Chromecast streaming dongle are, with a smart lag-reducing control pad. £119 (Premiere Edition), Stadia Pro subscription (optional) £8.99 per month, store.google.com SPECS Up to 4K resolution, HDR, 60fps, 5.1 sound, 10Mbps broadband connection required, 35Mbps recommended, Mac / PC / TV (Chromecast) and limited Android smartphone support 2 PlayStation Now Are you a PlayStation fanatic? Disappointed you can’t get PS3 games on your PS4? PlayStation Now lets you stream classic PlayStation games to your PC or console, as well as a top selection of PS4 games, for a monthly fee. There are around 700 PS4, PS3 and PS2 games…

Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned audiophile, choosing the best Bluetooth turntable for your needs can be tricky – especially with all those complicated names and daunting spec lists. Everyone’s needs are different, and while some will be looking for the most premium, high-fidelity listening experience they can afford, others will want a simple, user-friendly set-up the whole family can enjoy. That’s why we’ve picked a selection of Bluetooth turntables to get you started on your quest for audio nirvana. From value record players for beginners to all-in-one streaming solutions, we’ve picked best-in-class options for every situation. RETRO SIMPLICITY PRO-JECT JUKE BOX E Looking for a simple way to play your vinyl? The Pro-Ject Juke Box E could be the perfect solution. This nifty audio gadget combines minimalist…

£3,199 dell.com Take this monitor/TV hybrid out of the box – which is actually quite hard considering that the top half is exposed wafer-thin, super-light OLED and the bottom is weighty chassis stuffed full of silicon (total weight without stand is 25.5kg) – and the first thing that hits you is how aesthetically pleasing it is. A product of the maker’s new Alienware Legend Industrial Design, the monitor boasts a series of gentle but pronounced lines, which are contrasted sharply by the scarily thin, incredibly flat, near-bezel-free OLED panel, which at certain angles looks literally pressed to the monitor’s chassis. Overall the build quality on this monitor is absolutely first rate, with everything about it showcasing an immaculate fit-and-finish and radiating a sense of dense, well-made quality. Classy just about…

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…

1 CANALI SLUB LINEN SHIRT Lightweight and breathable, Canali’s take on relaxed tailoring looks smart with chinos and will see you straight through from the office to date night. £235, mrporter.com 2 BARENA SLIM-FIT BOUCLE BLAZER Smarten up in a jiffy with Barena’s textured blazer, wearing it over crew neck tees, slim-fitting polo tees or a button-down linen shirt. £365, harrods.com 3 SUNSPEL PIQUÉ POLO SHIRT The perfect polo for spring. Sunspel’s shirt has a strong retro vibe, so let loose and team it with your high-waisters and loafers. £95, matchesfashion.com 4 NN07 JOE SLIM-FIT TAPERED STRETCH-COTTON CHINOS If you’re going to buy one pair of chinos this season, make it NN07’s, crafted from soft cotton. They’re tapered, with the perfect amount of stretch. £120, mrporter.com 5 SELECTED HOMME BROWN…

Dropping the right wrist on the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a perspective-shattering experience. The future of motorbikes suddenly is right here, right now in the present, and the feeling it generates as you scream at the horizon is little short of symphonic. And, for me, that horizon lies beyond a twisting mountain road near Antequera, Spain. I’ve been attending Harley-Davidson’s 2020 launch event and, after riding a comprehensive selection of the brand’s more traditional bikes, both on the road and off-road, we’re finishing off the final day with a taste of the future, the all-electric bike that Harley-Davidson has spent nearly 10 years creating. As someone who, truth be told, does not have a strong brand affinity to Harley-Davidson, and whose perspective of the maker was very much rumble and leather,…

Want the good news? Spring is finally here! The bad news is that summer is still a long way off. While we’re certainly not wishing your year away, there may be some among you who are desperate for a blast of proper sunshine and heat following the icy depths of winter. If that rings true for you, we have just the dose of ‘vitamin sea’ you need… When it comes to long-haul winter sun, Malaysia is hard to beat. Start in Johor, a sunshine-soaked state known for beautiful islands and wildlife-filled jungles. Johor is also where you’ll find the Desaru Coast, a luxurious resort serving up beautiful beaches (17 kilometres of them), golf courses, water parks and spa hotels. Base yourself at the recently opened Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and…

Casio’s line of G-Shock Bluetooth Mudmaster watches are built for life outdoors, so it’s a no-brainer for the brand to team up with the Ministry of Defence to release this British Army edition (£449, g-shock.co.uk). The stealth black dial means it won’t attract unwanted attention in the wilds, while an updated Carbon Core Guard Structure and triple-layered carbon-insert bezel make it as tough as it is light. Features include location and activity-tracking, a mission log, location memory, sunrise and sunset data, and calories burned.…

ANTIQUE CRACKLE METRO BATHROOM TILES Shaped tiles are ace for adding impact if you don’t want to commit to bold colours, though if you’re game, mixing dark and bright bathroom tiles are a big win this year. These brick-shaped ceramic tiles, created in a teal hue, lend a handsome vintage vibe. From £39 (per box), wallsandfloors.co.uk LARGE PINEAPPLE MIRROR Feature mirrors are all over the hottest bathroom designs for 2020, especially those with gold or brass edging and trimmings. Size-wise, the bigger the better. For sheer drama, save some wall space for this 100cm-tall mirror with exotic pineapple-style top. £245, bombayduck.com SPA COTTON DOUBLE BORDER TOWEL SET If you’re not in the market to transform your entire bathroom yet want to introduce a little something new, draft in some coloured…

NOT FOR RESALE A documentary look into the slow, painful decline (and, by way of contrast, the surprising resilience) of used game shops in the digital age. Prime Video, you are truly spoiling Guru. [#] Guru loves K-pop! He does! LOONA’s latest six-tracker is as sparkly and donky as it is dark and over-produced, the perfect accompaniment to a desk full of BTS dolls and a slight headache. XFL Available on ESPN Player and via the BT Sport Monthly Pass, WWE’s Vince McMahon presents his revived alternative to the NFL, with even more bombastic shenanigans.…

NVIDIA GEFORCE NOW From free tier (unlimited one-hour sessions), nvidia.com WE’RE IMPRESSED Nvidia GeForce Now currently offers a superb selection of games, offers real game ownership once your subscription ends, doesn’t care which PC digital download store you get your games from, and streams stably at a good price WE’D IMPROVE A few missing PC game stores, like GOG.com, and higher resolution streaming options would make a great service even better. THE LAST WORD It’s not perfect, but it’s the most comprehensive and open game streaming service available today – and is only poised to get better as more games begin to offer ray tracing. GOOGLE STADIA £8.99 a month, store.google.com WE’RE IMPRESSED Genuinely smart transition from TV to PC to smartphone AAA gaming, with high graphical quality and a…