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FIGURES OF FUN Alongside great Doc Brown and Marty McFly minifigs, the set also comes with Marty’s hoverboard, licence plates and a banana and tin can to power the DeLorean’s Mr Fusion device LEGO BACK TO THE FUTURE TIME MACHINE Great Scott! Lego has form for producing some absolutely iconic pop-culture tie-in sets but this one surprised even us. The Danish building-block behemoth has just released a Lego Creator set of all three DeLoreans from the Back to the Future films. ‘Wait a minute’, we hear you cry. ‘Are you telling me I can build a time machine… out of Lego?’ Does Biff Tannen hate manure? This 1,872-piece set allows you to build your choice of DeLorean from each of the three movies and includes realistic details like folding tyres…

Moving home is a pain. As we speak, I’m currently trading my Fortress of Solitude for a Townhouse of… well, Solitude. And once again, I am astounded by how laboriously analogue the whole process is. Moving still requires you to squeeze all your material possessions into cardboard boxes, load them into a fossil-fuel devouring HGV and then transport them to a new physical location. Like some kind of Neanderthal. This has started me thinking about replacing all my fusty physical things with digital equivalents. Why keep heavy books when Kindles are so tantalisingly portable? Why do I own so many board games when a Steam Deck offers an eye-bleeding quantity of games in a pocket-sized package? What’s the point of kitchenware when I can just tip the contents of an…

1 APPLE MAC STUDIO • From £1,999, apple.com What’s better than the M1 Max chip? Two of them. But, somehow, only one? It’s less confusing than we’re making it: when pulling back the curtain of the Mac Studio, Apple revealed that it had built an interconnect right into the design of what was once its highest-spec processor and cleverly not told anyone about it. Thus the M1 Ultra processor at the heart of the high-end spec of the new Mac Studio, which stitches the silicon of two M1 Max chips together into one cohesive whole, effectively manages to double the performance of what was already one of the most efficient CPUs in the world with no downside. That’s genius internal design, and makes the Mac Studio attractive to basically anyone…

Jack Trainers George Cleverley is a well-established brand when it comes to crafting bespoke shoes. Established in the late 1800s, the company has provided footwear for some eminent clients. Clark Gable and Twiggy were known to step out into the streets of London wearing a pair of George Cleverley shoes, as has Colin Firth, Daniel Craig, David Beckham and Dwayne Johnson in more recent years. Top-notch celeb credentials aside, the brand is known for crafting high-quality shoes and it has announced that in spring 2022 it will be launching its first sustainable trainer, named Jack. Available in five colours (white, midnight blue, jet black, taupe and school grey), the Jack is the result of several years of developing a sole that has been made from the virgin hevea milk of…

1 BEOSOUND A1 The A1 may be little, but it has a big personality: it punches way above its weight in terms of both volume and sound quality, it’s waterproof so it doesn’t fear the British summer downpours, and it includes Alexa Voice Assistant for controlling it and making and receiving calls via your smartphone. Pairing is effortless and the sound is absolutely superb. £239, bang-olufsen.com 2 POLK AUDIO ATRIUM 6 There are newer, more expensive speakers in the Atrium range, but if you’re looking for sensibly priced but premium outdoor speakers the Atrium 6 is the speaker pair to look for: it’s widely available for a lot less than the RRP and you get two solid, weatherproof and very impressive speakers that’ll fill out even large outdoor spaces. £399 (pair), polkaudio.com…

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The PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers epitomise the very different visions Sony and Microsoft had for their new gen consoles. Where Microsoft stayed with the tried and tested Xbox pad design, Sony pushed forward with haptic feedback and resistant triggers for the PlayStation DualSense. Other than the visuals, it’s what makes the PS5 literally feel like a new gen console. Feeling Aloy’s bow tense as you hunt, or the empty snap of the trigger of a gun with no bullets in Resident Evil Village might sound gimmicky but work so well in practice that it’s hard to imagine going back. Bringing these into virtual reality was the natural next step and Sony’s orb-like VR Sense controllers effectively split the DualSense in two. The Sense Controllers aren’t dissimilar to the Quest 2’s…

1 SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 PLUS You absolutely need a smartphone for going to the pub – for checking news, posting to social media, placing half-time bets, ignoring your mates, getting a taxi home, and so on – and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is already one of the best phones of 2022. Having a phone also gives you something to do if you’re the first to arrive or the last to leave. From £949, samsung.com 2 ALCOSENSE LITE 2 BREATHALYSER While its results probably wouldn’t stand up in a court of law, the AlcoSense Lite 2 Breathalyser does give you a decent idea of how much you’ve had to drink and what your blood alcohol concentration actually is. Whether you want to avoid a hangover or just convince your friend not to…

1 DYSON PURIFIER HUMIDIFY+COOL As the name suggests, the Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool is quite the multifaceted device. It offers deep cleaning air purification, 36 hours of humidification before needing a refill and cooling that mimics a nice breeze. It will even monitor and send you reports on your home’s air quality. A home isn’t truly clean until the air you breathe is. £599.99, dyson.co.uk 2 DYSON OMNI-GLIDE It’s never been easier vacuuming around every obstacle and reaching every nook and cranny of your space than with the Dyson Omni-Glide. It will even lie flat, letting you finally clean under your couch without having to move it. It also comes with 20 minutes of wireless runtime and a filtration system that will pick up even the smallest dust particles. £349.99, dyson.co.uk 3 EUFYROBOVAC X8…

The Taycan (pronounced tie-can) is Porsche’s first fully electric car. First released in 2019, it now comes in two main body types and 10 variations. We tested the Taycan 4S, the four-wheel-drive sedan model, which offers the longest range of the pack and delivers 390kW or 522HP. The Taycan has some impressive design features. Air curtains above the front wheels help reduce turbulence while the three-stage rear spoiler controls the air at the back. Behind the steering wheel sits a 16.8-inch curved instrument display, a central 10.9-inch display provides infotainment options and the centre console’s 8.4-inch screen provides everything from temperature settings to charging functions. Additionally, the door handles extend out when the car is unlocked and recess back into the body when locked. Getting in the Porsche Taycan still…

RESSENCE TYPE-8 Generally speaking, the more clutter and complications a watch has, the more luxury a timepiece it’s considered to be. Flying in the face of this, Ressence has increasingly been streamlining its high-end watches, finding more elegant ways to communicate the time without unnecessary details. The natural conclusion of this process is the Type-8. Like previous Ressence timepieces, it features rotating dials rather than hands but strips out any other complications, offering a delightfully minimalist face. Its convex sapphire glass front accentuates the Type-8’s domed face, while its grade-5 titanium case offers an incredibly robust body with a featherlight weight of 42 grams. And its simplicity extends even to the way you wind it: rather than a crown, it is set and wound via its case back, helping it…

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Our mission is to bring you the clearest recommendations we can – and that means a great deal of hard work happens before a product even reaches our pages! Because we only feature products the T3 team would happily use ourselves, we end up discarding a significant number of options in each category before settling on a final shortlist to review. We select only the best of the best for our Tested section; the gear we know you’ll want to seriously consider purchasing. And that should mean an end to you having to undertake hours of painstaking research and product comparisons. You won’t see any duff products, but you will come away with clarity on which one is the best in its category or for a specific task: our awards…

PRINTED COTTON TWILL JACKET Green and orange is a classic natural pairing and H&M has tastefully adorned this spring jacket with trees and ferns. H&M’s ‘Edition by’ range aims to hit high on the sustainability score and this jacket uses pioneering plant dyes. £79.99, hm.com ARGYLE SOCKS Blend the contemporary with the traditional and keep the tangerine dream going to the tips of your toes with these combed cotton socks adorned with the Burlington clip to show you’re wearing the real deal. £13, burlington.de MID-TOP BOOTS The future is certainly bright with these statement boots that are perfect for spring/summer as they are crafted from tough canvas cotton, which means they are lightweight, durable and breathable. £65, palladiumboots.co.uk CHUNKY SLIDER Even when you’re at home you can celebrate the joy…

Guru honestly doesn’t know what’s going on at the moment. His brain is growing ever-more soft, he somehow had permission for Mrs Guru to paint the living room pink coerced out of him, and there’s somebody else’s cat sat on his desk. Brandon Sanderson has, as Guru writes, just dropped a video about how he managed to cram in writing four extra enormous novels during the pandemic, yet Guru’s response to All That was mainly based around sobbing and a vast drop in both productivity and income. It’s all going a bit wrong. So Guru would encourage you, his loyal reader, to do better than him at mental health management. Mindfulness and meditation in VR felt like something that would work, but the apps designed around that (at least the…

1 XIAOMI MI 1S Xiaomi’s folding scooter is capable of 30km and 25mph, and it weighs just 12.5kg. Clever kinetic energy recovery uses regenerative braking to prolong battery life, and with E-ABS on the front as well as a disc brake on the back it has impressive stopping power too. Pneumatic tyres deliver an excellent ride and it’s foldable for easy storage or transport. £449, mi.com 2 RIBBLE ENDURANCE SL E The electric version of Ribble’s best-selling bike is the world’s lightest electric assisted endurance range bike, and it’s easily capable of taking you further out of your comfort zone thanks to its ultra-light carbon frame and its stealthy hub-driven power system. It’s available in multiple configurations to suit every kind of rider. £2,999, ribblecycles.co.uk 3 GARMIN DRIVESMART 65 Yes, your phone has…

Think about the original PlayStation VR experience released back in 2016 and it’s easy to see that Sony was massively ahead of its time. Boldly releasing a virtual reality headset that worked with an existing console and existing controllers long thought defunct was a bold but largely successful move. Now though, Sony is back with the infinitely more powerful PS5 and a lot more knowledge as to what works when it comes to a VR headset. Even to look at, the PSVR2 is the newer, slicker sibling with those old square edges shaved off to make way for bold ergonomic curves. Gone are the glowing tracking lights and anxiety-inducing seas of wires. In their place reassuring camera lenses and a single effortless USB cable connection. Peer inside the PSVR2 and…

1 RING VIDEO DOORBELL PRO Don’t let unannounced guests catch you by surprise. With the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, you can easily greet them even if you’re not home. Motion detection will alert you to any suspicious activity, and its interchangeable faceplates and slim design make it a pleasing addition. A monthly subscription offers even more security features. £219.99, ring.com 2 SAMSUNG RF9000 FAMILY HUB FRENCH STYLE FRIDGE FREEZER Having a screen attached to your fridge may seem like a gimmick but it’s pretty useful. Watching programmes while cooking, keeping track of household chores via its calendar, and leaving notes for family members are just some of its capabilities. You can even use its app to check the fridge’s contents remotely. £3,249.00, samsung.com 3 LG TURBOWASH 360 F6V1009BTSE WASHING MACHINE Washing machines have…

SPECIFICATIONS Display 10.9-inch 2360x1640 500-nit LED Chip Apple M1 CPU 8-core GPU 8-core RAM 8GB Storage 64GB / 256GB Camera 12MP wide rear; 12MP ultra-wide front Battery Up to 10 hours OS iPadOS 15 Connectivity USB‑C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 Dimensions 247.6x178.5x6.1mm Weight 461g / 462g The most recent iPad Air already felt like a modern tablet, just in need of a few tweaks. But Apple didn’t just give the 5th-gen Air these small tweaks. It also strapped a jet engine to it: the Apple M1 chip, meaning this small, affordable tablet has as much power as some high-end laptops… After the huge redesign the iPad Air had last time, Apple has left it physically the same, and that’s okay. It’s still gorgeous and sleek in the hand. The front…

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CHRISTOPHER WARD, C63 COLCHESTER Inspired by the British Army’s Parachute Regiment and named after its iconic HQ, this watch takes after the regiment’s motto, Utrinque Paratus: ‘Ready for anything’. And, at 38g, it’s extremely light. £995, christopherward.com BREITLING, TOP TIME TRIUMPH Breitling’s new collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles features a spectacular ice-blue dial with a tachymeter and chronograph functions. It’s an attention-grabber, just like the café racers that inspired it. For Triumph fans, a must-have. £4,500, breitling.com CERTINA, DS-2 POWERMATIC 80 With the first DS-2 in 1968, Certina began making extremely reliable, stylish watches. Today, it brings the striking ’60s aesthetic back to life, adding a state-of-the-art automatic movement with anti-magnetic Nivachron balance spring. £770, certina.com LONGINES, SPIRIT 37 The Longines Spirit now also comes in a unisex 37mm version, with…

1 REGA PLANAR 1 Rega’s turntable has won more awards than many of the artists you’ll play on it. The current version looks identical to its predecessor but everything from the tonearm to the plinth has been improved, including the new, low-noise motor. The sound is exceptional, precise and powerful; this Planar punches way above its price tag and it’s upgradeable too. £299, rega.co.uk 2 SONY WH-1000XM4 Despite very capable competition, these are the best noise cancelling headphones you can buy. The sound is lively, balanced and impressively immersive, they work with all the major voice assistants and the Digital Sound Enhancement Engine delivers spectacular results. Hi-res audio support makes up for the lack of aptX and aptX HD. £259, sony.co.uk 3 APPLE HOMEPOD MINI With the original, larger HomePods discontinued,…

1 APPLE WATCH S7 The newest Apple Watch has managed to cram in a bigger display without also making the device significantly bigger, and that extra screen means there’s now room for bigger, easier to tap buttons and a very effective on-screen keyboard. The always-on display is bright and clear, and it’s protected by the most crack-resistant crystal Apple has ever used. £369, apple.com 2 HYDROW ROWER Rowing machines deliver a workout that’s very different from a bike, and the Hydrow makes it highly realistic with electromagnetic drag that makes it feel like you’re on the water and a 22-inch HD touchscreen to deliver video, audio and stats. It’s also Bluetooth-enabled for connecting heart rate monitors and wireless headphones. From £1,995, hydrow.co.uk 3 PELOTON The Peloton isn’t so much a bike as a…

For me, the key word in PlayStation’s VR2 news release was ‘visceral’. The PSVR team have announced some pretty mind-blowing specs for their long anticipated PlayStation VR2. These impressive specs are clearly geared towards deep immersion and a very real sense of presence. With a 4K resolution, 110-degree field of view, 3D audio, eye tracking and foveated rendering, the VR industry is about to see a major step forward in terms of the level of immersion that the general public can experience in their own homes. Over the last few months, the VR community have been acutely aware that PSVR needs to clearly differentiate the headset from its closest rival, the Meta Quest 2. My company Limina Immersive’s consumer VR tracker has seen the existing PSVR1 lose significant ground to…

1 KÄRCHER K5 PREMIUM ELECTRIC POWER PRESSURE WASHER Spring cleaning should also include taking care of the exterior of your home. Whether it’s been ages since anyone has cleaned your fence or walls or your driveway has caked over with grime and oil, a pressure washer like the Kärcher K5 Premium Pressure Washer will make your home look new again. £399.99, kaercher.com 2 BLACK & DECKER 18V LITHIUM-ION HAMMER DRILL The Black & Decker Hammer Drill is the ideal tool for anyone who needs a little more power from their drill. Most regular drills won’t be able to cut through concrete or metal but this one will. It can also hold most of its charge for 90 days so you won’t have to plug in every time you use it. £64.95, blackanddecker.co.uk…

66 SAMSUNG QN95B 70 iPAD AIR 72 iPHONE SE 74 SONY WF-C500 75 NIKON Z9 76 SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S8 ULTRA 78 PORSCHE TAYCAN 4S 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…

SPECIFICATIONS Display 14.6-inch 2960x1848 AMOLED CPU 1.7GHz / 2.4GHz / 2.99GHz Octacore RAM 12GB Storage 256GB Camera 13MP + 6MP rear; 12MP + 12MP front Battery 11200mAh OS Android 12 with One UI 4.0 Connectivity USB 3.2, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Dimensions 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5mm Weight 726g Do you want a seriously cool piece of kit that could replace your laptop? Are you a creator who wants some serious screen space to take with you wherever you go? Then you need to take a good look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. It is just about the biggest and best tablet there is, but it isn’t cheap. So what do you get for your money? You can’t miss the almost bezel-free 14.6-inch screen neatly encased in a…