Table of contents for August 2024 in T3

BRILLIANT LABS FRAME If your response to the Apple Vision Pro was a sarcastic slow clap, the Brilliant Labs Frame glasses might be for you. Rather than a hulking cyber ski mask, this device gets a little closer to the subtle AI glasses we’ve all been craving. The Frame is designed to be an ‘AI driven personal assistant’, with access to a wide range of chatbots and tools spanning the gamut from ChatGPT to Whisper. Just bark in your query and the glasses can tell you what you’re looking at, translate any text you feed them, perform web searches, and more. Each set comes with a 640x400-pixel micro-OLED display that can overlay graphics onto the world around you, augmented reality style. Coming in a lightweight design and sporting three understated…

FOOTBALL 1 SKLZ QUICKSTER SOCCER TRAINER Scoring on the pitch requires practising kicking the ball into the net off the pitch, and the SKLZ Quickster Soccer Trainer can help you do just that. Its patented true-roll action maximises reps, allowing you to trap the ball with feet, thighs and chest, and practice volleys and headers. It’s nicely light and portable. £120, amazon.co.uk 2 DRIBBLEUP SMART SOCCER BALL A high-tech training tool that connects to an app for interactive drills and feedback, the Dribbleup Smart Soccer Ball is tailor-made to improve dribbling, passing and shooting skills. The ball’s smart technology makes training sessions engaging and effective, suitable for players of all levels, and it’s really easy to use. $99.99, dribbleup.com 3 PLAYERMAKER UNO Ideal for players aiming to improve their game,…

01 WEBER BBQ TOOL SET Forget using your indoor utensils unless you want to lose the hair on your arm. Instead try these tools from Weber – a pair of long sturdy tongs for sausages, wings and legs, and a spatula for burgers, halloumi and fish. £46.49, weber.com 02 GRILL GUARD GRILL BRUSH Keep your grill grate’s surface in tip-top condition by whacking up the barbecue’s temperature and using the Grill Guard’s tough steel bristles and integral scraper to scrub away all evidence of your last meal. £12.99, amazon.co.uk 03 TRAEGER RUBS Enhance the flavour of barbecued food with the right seasoning. Traeger produces a wide range of rubs and spices that are well worth hunting down no matter what type of barbecue you’re using. We highly rate its classic…

Are you suffering from inadequate TV audio? If your TV rattles when you up the volume and A dialogue sounds like cats having a scrap, it’s time to upgrade your sonics. Thankfully, there’s never been more choice when it comes to great home cinema sound. From advanced AV receivers and luxury Hi-Fi to Plug & Play soundbars and personal audio, the choice is wide and varied. Whether you’re watching the latest blockbuster, binge-watching a box set, getting swept up in a summer of sport, or simply relaxing to music, any of the above can make your home entertainment more dynamic and immersive. Of course, Dolby Atmos is the big enabler for better home cinema audio, and it comes in many guises. Typically, we think of this cinematic sound system as…

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,…

SPECIFICATONS Drivers Single racetrack neodymium woofer, single tweeter Connectivity FindMy/Find My Device, Bluetooth, USB-C, Amplify/Stereo mode (2x Beats Pill connected), Battery life Up to 24 hours Dimensions 219x71x70mm Weight 680g One of the good things about releasing products as rarely as Beats does is that the difference between the predecessor and the current product is quite significant. Today’s Beats Pill is very different from 2013’s Beats by Dr Dre Pill. The company redesigned the speaker from the ground up, keeping only the shape of the Pill intact. The new Pill is lighter than the Pill+, the speaker’s closest predecessor, by 10%. Surprisingly, it’s ever so slightly larger. One of the big physical upgrades is the Beats Pill’s dust and water rating, its IP67-rating allowing it to cope with some rough…

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SPECIFICATIONS Display 6.9in FHD+ pOLED (main) 4.0in pOLED (external) Chip Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform RAM 12GB Storage 512GB OS Android 14 Camera 50MP main rear, 50MP telephoto rear (2x optical zoom); 32MP front Battery capacity 4,000mAh Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Dimensions 73.99 x 171.42 x 7.09 mm (open) 73.99 x 88.09 x 15.32 mm (closed) Weight 189g Since reviving the Razr in 2019, there have been progressive steps to improve the brand’s flip phone, cumulating in this: the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra. It’s the flip phone with the largest cover display and arguably the largest attitude thanks to its colourful fashion-forward design. There’s no doubt that Motorola has elevated its latest Razr to new heights – stepping above and beyond Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 in…

Arguably the most futuristic robotic lawn mower money can buy, the Luba 2 uses pinpoint accurate RTK GPS, a bank of sensors and a front-mounted HD camera to guide it around a sward without ever venturing off into the rhododendrons or falling into the fish pond. The Luba 2 AWD 1,000 is good for lawns up to 1,000 square metres; two other models – 3,000m sq and 5,000m sq - will cover larger swathes. Military-spec RTK GPS robot mowers like this require a modicum of setup but it’s an easy (and enjoyable) process. They also require unimpeded line of sight to about 20 satellites to navigate lawns to within a few centimetres of accuracy. Once everything’s in position and you get a green light on the antennae, the next part…

With summer well into its stride, it’s clearly time to dig out the barbecue for W another alfresco nosh-up and convivial chin-wag with your friends while you bask in the sunshine to the appetising whiff of grilled meats wafting over the patio or back yard. Barbecuing has been a cherished tradition since our prehistoric ancestors first discovered that cooking prey over burning wood gave it a much better taste and texture than eating it raw. You can imagine the profound nature of this eureka moment on discovering that fire not only provided warmth and protection but a tasty and succulent way to fill an empty stomach. Moving forward, the barbecue as we know it began to take shape in the Americas – particularly the southern United States – where it…

PRECISION AND CONTROL Traditional grills – especially charcoal models – often require constant monitoring and regular adjustments to maintain ideal grill temperature levels. By stark contrast, smart barbecues come equipped with advanced sensors and digital controls that allow you to set and maintain exact temperatures effortlessly. This level of precision eliminates the risk of overcooking or undercooking. CONVENIENCE AND EASE OF USE Smart barbies are designed with convenience in mind so many models feature Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth connectivity, enabling you to monitor and control your grill remotely through a smartphone app. This means you can manage your grill while prepping side dishes in the kitchen or entertaining guests on the patio, freeing you from the constant need to hover over the BBQ. You will even receive notifications on your phone…

SPECIFICATONS Screen sizes 42-inch/48-inch/55-inch/65-inch/77-inch/83-inch Panel 3,840 x 2,160 120Hz OLED HDR support Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG Audio Dolby Atmos, 2.2 speaker system, 40W output OS webOS 24 Connectivity 4x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 3x USB, ethernet, optical audio out, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 Dimensions From 932x540x41.1mm/1071x 2 x46.9mm/1222x703x45.1mm/1441x826x 5.1mm/1711x982x47.1mm/1851x1062x55.3mm Weight From 9.8kg/14.9kg/14.1kg/16.6kg/23.5kg/32.3kg Let’s get straight to the point: the LG OLED C4 is a top-flight TV. A step below the top-tier LG OLED G4 (reviewed in T3 362), the C4 lacks the same cutting-edge panel, but this mainstream hero doesn’t lag behind. Predictably well-finished, the LG OLED C4 sports a dark metallic frame and matching central pedestal stand (smaller or larger models adjust stand designs accordingly). New for this year is a stylish textured finish to the back panel, and a softer,…

LOUIS VUITTON NANOGRAM Louis Vuitton’s Nanogram speaker proves that a small size doesn’t have to mean a small price tag, and this bite-sized blaster brings some serious sound swag to your setup. Its circular, spinning top-esque design ensures you can swivel it to whatever angle you want, while the leather hoop lets you pin it to a bag or hook it through a belt rung for the ultimate ‘price conscious’ fashion statement. Boasting steel and leather trimmings and signature LV styling, it’s perfect for those who want their audio to be about more than just the way it sounds. £1,840, louisvuitton.com NEXT ISSUE IS ON SALE TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 101 gadgets you can’t live without – must-have tech you simply cannot miss!…