T3 India December 2023

DALI IO-12 Ever wondered what it would be like to strap a pair of floorstanding speakers to your head? Well the DALI IO-12 are the closest you’ll get without getting severe backache. Rather than using conventional magnets, the IO-12 borrows the Soft Magnetic Compound from DALI’s high-end speakers. When coupled with the brand’s signature paper fibre cones, this cuts the hysteresis in the IO-12’s coil – and therefore distortion – to an absolute minimum. On top of this, rather than using a self-supporting voice-coil like most headphone brands, DALI has also adapted the voice-coil former from its speaker drivers, increasing the drivers’ structural integrity and reducing unwanted buzz even further. These cutting-edge headphones also offer active noise cancelling, transparency mode and voice control, while their epic battery lasts a whopping…

In the post-COVID world, T3 India has transitioned to a fully remote work setup. The writer/contributor, art director, and editor now collaborate from three different locations crafting the magazine entirely in the digital realm — eschewing traditional printouts or digital proofs. As the editor, I coordinate through WhatsApp with the art director, utilising PDFs for corrections and annotations. Typically, I transfer these PDFs from my phone to my tablet for a better view and ease of editing. This month, I experimented with a new approach. Exclusively using the OnePlus Open for WhatsApp with the phone closed, I opened it solely to view and mark corrections in the PDFs. Surprisingly, this process seamlessly unfolded, rendering my tablet unnecessary for editing work. Despite a hectic travel schedule this past month, I confidently…

SONY a9 III ₹TBA, sony.co.in This flagship full-frame mirrorless camera with Global Shutter system technology enables users to capture fast-moving subjects without any distortion. It features a full-frame stacked 24.6 MP CMOS image sensor, which can offer a maximum shutter speed of up to 1/80000 second. On top of that, the camera can also offer blackout-free 120fps continuous shooting along with autofocus and eye tracking, powered by the new and advanced AI processing unit. The camera is powered by the new BIONZ XR image processing engine, which enables the camera to capture 14-bit RAM images in all shooting modes. Thanks to the advanced optical 5-axis image stabilisation, it offers blur-free pictures and videos even while shooting with high-focal length telephoto lenses. The all-new phase-detection system now has 759 phase-detection points…

OVERSIZED RAGLAN MAC Embrace the drama of a calf-length coat this autumn with this navy mac in organic cotton. A modern interpretation of the trench coat that would look great paired with a hoodie. ₹83,000, matchesfashion.com NEVADO BELTED COAT Trench coats were designed to keep bad weather out and this cotton-blend twill piece has been treated to repel dirt and rain. The stylish cut will grace you with a svelte silhouette too. ₹3,96,000, mrporter.com GINGHAM TRENCH COAT Touched with a hint of Sherlock-esque suave, this trench keeps traditional elements and pairs them with modern touches. Made in premium twill wool, it will keep chills at bay too. ₹1,47,000, paulsmith.com TRENTON DOUBLE-BREASTED TRENCH COAT Shoulder epaulettes, storm flaps and belted waist and cuffs. Nili Lotan is keeping this tan cotton-canvas coat…

A GLASS APART CLEAR AS DAY Minimis Technologies’ new product puts a smartwatch on your face The smart eyewear market has been quietly developing in the shadow of other wearables, such as smartwatches and smart rings. Apart from brands like FORM and its Smart Swim Goggles, we’ve only seen a few innovations in recent years. That’s about to change, thanks to Sydney-based startup Minimis Technologies. The Minimis Glass (₹58,000, minimis.life) is a standalone piece of wearable tech that incorporates a high-resolution wave-guide heads-up display into stylish, minimalist sunglasses. Unlike other products in the space, the super-lightweight Minimis doesn’t require a secondary device to use, and the glass’ waveguide solution offers substantially higher resolution than any other device on the market, conveniently located in the upper third of the natural field…

Bali is a great spot to head to for some winter sun, and we’ve got a timely tipple to toast the end of 2023 with – arak. This potent, clear spirit, typically made with sap from the coconut palm flower, has been brewed by Bali’s community distillers and used in traditional ceremonies for centuries. But the recent decision to regulate its production means tourists can now (safely) sample this aromatic spirit, too. Bartenders across the island are celebrating its revival with some seriously creative cocktails, and we recommend trying it at the Anantara Uluwatu resort, where there are daily arak hours (happy hours are so passé, after all) and a range of delicious arak-based cocktails. Flying to Bali via Singapore? Consider spending a night on Sentosa island, where you’ll find…