T3 India December 2025

PRODRIVE RACING SIMULATOR There are racing simulation setups, and then there’s the Prodrive Racing Simulator. It’s a complete immersive experience for driving enthusiasts, with a strong emphasis on statement styling: the housing resembles a work of art more than a gaming system. Each Prodrive Racing Simulator is taken on commission and built to order, with custom touches such as personalised stitching and family crests available on request. Conceived by automotive designer Ian Callum, Prodrive’s product comprises a swooping housing for the racing seat, encapsulated in 16 layers of steam-formed beech. The result is evocative of aerodynamic cars and other craft, and gives the appearance of an enclosure floating gently above the ground. On the inside is a padded seat, a multifunction steering wheel, the computer that powers the experience, and…

A leading player in the imaging and photography industry recently asked for my take on the future of the instant camera market in India (Polaroid and Instax), especially given our abysmally low photo-printing volumes and extreme price sensitivity. I told him that globally, instant cameras still have massive appeal, Gen Z loves instant gratification, shared experiences, and is totally fine with imperfections, so the category is booming worldwide. But I’m convinced India will be the big exception. Quick-commerce is about to eat this category alive. We’ve already seen what Blinkit did to document printing: upload your file, get crisp prints delivered in 15 minutes. Now picture the same model for phone photos, a dense network of high-quality photo printers across every major city, you upload your pictures to the quick-comm…

LEGO NINTENDO GAME BOY ₹7,200, lego.com Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be, as they say, but Lego is determined to offer grown-ups a full hit of the stuff with its latest classic console build ’em up. And why not? The company’s embrace of its adult fans has been careering at full speed for the past decade or so, and if there’s a single adult builder who hasn’t held Nintendo’s monochrome handheld icon in their hands at some point since 1990 we’d be flabbergasted. And what a perfect celebration of the Game Boy’s 35th anniversary; a ‘near’ 1:1 recreation of the hardware, as close size-wise as Lego’s scale will allow, in the right pre-yellowing grey, at an entirely affordable price – unlike, say, the somewhat over-complex Nintendo Entertainment System set,…

₹11.49 lakh onwards (ex-showroom), cars.tatamotors.com The Tata Sierra was always more than just a car. It sym-bolised freedom, individuality and a certain confidence you rarely saw on Indian roads in the 1990s. The new Sierra tries to bring that same spirit back, but now with sharp modern engineering, advanced technology and a bold stance that fits today’s expectations. The new design is sharper, wider and far more sophisticated, which is why the Sierra has already won the prestigious Red Dot global design award, becoming the first Indian car to receive that honour. The original Tata Sierra was known for attitude, superb road presence, and a feeling of freedom on the open road. The new Sierra brings that same emotional pull the moment you see it. The long glasshouse, upright stance,…

MSR TITAN SPORK The MSR Titan Spork is a featherweight (only 15g), full-titanium, forever piece of kit that does the job of a spoon and fork with elegant ease. It’s tough enough to stir, scoop, scrape and shovel whatever you’re cooking up. ₹1,700, wildbounds.com TACTICA M.020 CAMPING TOOL CARD The Tactica M.020 is a tent peg puller, rope tensioner, saw blade, can and bottle opener, and firestarter rolled into one. Made from durable composite and stainless steel, it’s also TSA compliant, allowing you to travel with it. ₹4,000, tactica.com MATADOR BLACKOUT SLEEP MASK Sleep is sacred on the trail, and Matador’s Blackout Sleep Mask helps you rest anywhere. With memory foam cushioning, total blackout design, and a tiny packable case with earplugs, it makes a big difference. ₹2,800, matadorequipment.com…

Legendary British bicycle brand Raleigh has released its latest urban ride, a smart, stylish e-bike built for the connected commuter. The new Raleigh One (₹2,80,000, raleigh.com) keeps things simple with just one gear and one frame size, but don’t let that fool you. Inside, it’s packed with all manner of clever tech, including GPS tracking, theft alerts, auto-unlock with your phone, and a fully integrated app that lets you tweak power settings or even trigger a remote alarm. Powered by a single-speed 250W Mivice motor with a slick, low-maintenance Gates carbon belt drive, the Raleigh One is built for low-fuss, high-fun urban cruising. The 360Wh battery offers up to 85km of range, and a fast charger tops it up to 50% in an hour. You also get built-in adaptive lights,…