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Editor’s letter It’s a smartphone extravaganza… It’s a good time to be a customer if you’re launching new phones virtually every week, the smartphones have gotten more powerful but afordable. Take Poco F1, for example. We reviewed it this month and were thoroughly

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HORIZON 012 TOP LAUNCHES Bank card at the ready? Good! Because here we go again with the month’s most exciting tech, including Parrot’s epic 4K HDR drone, Garmin’s and Fitbit’s new wearable, and lots more

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027 TALKING TECH Duncan Bell considers his relationship with Alexa, and whether those two crazy kids have what it takes to make it

030 GADGET GURU Our gadget master imparts yet more tech wisdom. This month it’s all about cycling, coffee and cheap TVs

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PARROT ANAFI `TBA, parrot.com Once upon a time, all you needed to enjoy the great outdoors was yourself and a sense of adventure. You can still get by with those, but now we’re spoiled for choice with gadgets that love the natural landscape as much as we do, and let you explore it it all new ways. The most exhilarating of these is the camera drone. For the longest time, DJI has had the market sewn up, but that could be about to change; Parrot has released its new folding drone, the Anafi, and it’s gunning for the DJI Mavic Air’s crown. Parrot’s 4K HDR flying video camera is built for ‘anytime, anywhere’ use, from dusty dirt trails to snow-covered vistas, with a 53km/h top speed to cover the distance. The camera films in 4K HDR and 4K Cinema (4096x2160) at pro quality, so those dramatic peaks will look amazing. The 21MP, 1/2.4-inch Sony CMOS sensor should produce epic stills too. Its three-axis gimbal keeps the camera moving smoothly, and can even tilt to record straight down or straight up – a drone first. The only downside, and the reason why the Mavic Air might cling to its hovering crown, is that the Anafi has no obstacle-avoidance tech. But if you’re confident in your flying skills and want an afordable drone with a superior camera, generous 25-minute battery life and a suite of intelligent flight modes, throw the Anafi in your backpack and hit the trail.

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The Anafi’s frame is inspired by insects: the head (camera and threeaxis gimbal), the thorax (electronics and mechanics), and the abdomen (the li-ion battery)

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FLIGHT SCHOOL Parrot’s AI-infused Anafi can be controlled via a series of automated flight modes. There’s SmartDronies for aerial selfies, Cameraman, putting you in control, and Follow Me, which uses a neural network to tightly hone in on the star of your image

ROCK STEADY Anafi is the first drone with a camera that can tilt 40 degrees vertically, ensuring the camera stays steady whatever the weather throws at you and inspiring you to capture images from innovative new angles

SKY, CAMERA, ACTION! Not only is the Anafi’s camera equipped with lossless zoom (1.4x in 4K, 2.8x in Full HD), it also ofers Dolby Zoom, a cinematic feature that enables you to hone in on a fixed subject while moving the background away

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Horizon GARMIN VIVOACTIVE 3 MUSIC GPS `25,990, thegarminstore.in Garmin has been pretty active this year given the frequency with which they have added to their line-up. Vivoactive 3 Music is the successor to the 2017 model that comes with GPS, the heart rate monitor and music player. Contactless payment is also possible through Garmin Pay. The watch can be worn for swimming sessions as it is 5 ATM certified. Expanding on the music functionality, storage is present for 500 songs that you can transfer directly from a PC or download oline playlists from streaming services like Deezer, iHeartRadio. The 1.2” (240x240p) display can be customised in a myriad of ways with the help of free watch faces, widgets, data fields and apps from the Garmin Connect IQ app store. The claimed battery life is five hours in GPS mode with audio playback, 13 hours in GPS training mode and seven days in smartwatch mode. T3 Says: Cheaper than many Garmin smartwatches, the price point should attract more consumers in the market for something similar.

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FUJIFILM X-T100 `47,999 (body only), fujifilm.in Fujifilm is not content ofering solutions across a variety of budgets as indicated by the new X-T100. According to the company, the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera comes with a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor that is said to be 14 times bigger than the sensor found in a smartphone. It has a native ISO range of 200-12800 and 100-51200 extended. The PDAF system and revamped autofocus algorithm should ofer much faster and precise focusing. On the back is a 3” TFT LCD 1,040K dot fully articulating touchscreen and a 2,360K dot OLED EVF with 0.62x magnification. It can shoot 4K UHD (3840x2160p) video at 15FPS and has a continuous drive mode of 6FPS. The battery is capable of delivering approximately 430 shots per charge. Controlling is kept simple with one step operation through the function dial, exposure compensation dial or touch-and-flick on the LCD monitor. It is available in black, dark silver, and champagne gold (pictured). T3 Says: Kits include the choice of Fujinon XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ or Fujinon XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and XC50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II bundled together.

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Horizon LINKSYS VELOP From `7,999, linksys.com/in The Velop series from Linksys is getting an expansion with the Dual-Band modular mesh Wi-FI system. It can be installed in various mesh configurations to support numerous home, floorplan or WiFi footprint. Since both Dual-Band and Tri-Band nodes are interchangeable and interoperable, upgradability is not a hassle. The nodes work together to provide stable connectivity through the coverage area. Each Velop node acts as a parent or client node to deliver Wi-Fi in the deployed space. A Velop node is a Dual-Band AC1300 device having 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO radio configuration reaching combined speeds of up to 1300Mbps. There is a single WiFi network name and password for the entire system. The Linksys app, available for iOS and Android, not only helps with the setup but also includes Amazon Alexa skills that can turn the guest network on or of and read back the credentials of both the main and guest networks. T3 Says: Velop makes good use of Linksys very own Intelligent Mesh Technology.

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INFINIX NOTE 5 From `9,999, infinixmobility.com On first glance, it looks like any other phone but a closer inspection of the Infinix Note 5 tells us another story. It is the cheapest smartphone that can be purchased under Google’s Android One initiative that delivers a stock UI, timely security updates, and a bloat-free experience. The 5.99-inch FHD+ Full View display has an 85% screen-to-body ratio and 500 nits of brightness. Inside is a MediaTek Helio P23 SoC with Mali G71 GPU paired with 3GB and 4GB RAM options. The back panel enjoys a 10-layer coating of reflective nano-chrome particles giving it an overall glossy look. For photography purposes, there is a 12MP rear sensor with large 1.25-micron pixel size and f/2.0 aperture while the 16MP front snapper has f/2.0 aperture with AI Beauty mode detecting 255 facial points. A 4500mAh battery with AI power management and bundled 18W charger for fast charging will make this attractive for heavy users. T3 Says: If Infinix plays its cards right, the Note 5 could be an attention grabber.

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Horizon BENQ EL2870U `35,000, benq.co.in We’re spending a significant amount of our lives exposed to an electronic screen and there’s no escaping the harm they cause. Luckily BenQ is here to the rescue with the EL2870U. This 28-inch LED 4K HDR monitor with 1ms Gray-To-Gray (GTG) response time is the first of its kind for eye-care helping reduce fatigue for helping carry out longer sessions. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Cinema HDR mode increase the overall dynamic range between true black and white. Further, Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I+) technology helps detect the room brightness and colour temperature that adjusts the display settings to avoid overexposure and enhance details in dark areas. AMD FreeSync has been embedded to eliminate tearing, choppiness and frame skipping for smoother gaming and video work. HDR10 is supported and even non-native content can benefit from emulated HDR. To help concentrate on the main work, Smart Focus can highlight the selected window or specific portion. T3 Says: 4K and HDR at this price point make the EL2870U a compelling ofering.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH `TBA, samsung.com/in Samsung has released many smartwatches but this is the first time we are seeing it with Galaxy branding. The Galaxy Watch comes in two sizes of 42mm and 46mm featuring a Super AMOLED display with a 360x360p resolution and standalone LTE connectivity common to both. The 42mm model features a 1.2-inch screen while 1.3-inch display is present on the larger one. The 46mm model is backed by a 473mAh battery lasting around 168 hours and the smaller one is powered by a 270mAh battery giving almost 120 hours. The fitness tracker lists 39 workout modes to track a variety of daily activities. Running on Tizen OS 4.0, it is pre-loaded with Samsung apps like Health, Flow, Knox, and Pay. It can communicate with other smart appliances with the help of Home IoT. It also gives a daily briefing based on sleep patterns, health data, and regular reminders. T3 Says: Both sizes will be available in Rose Gold, Silver, and Midnight Black colours.

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Horizon FITBIT CHARGE 3 ` 14,999, fitbit.com/in Fitbit Charge 3 has been a long time coming considering its predecessor was released two years back. There have been many improvements starting with debuting a touchscreen for the first time in the Charge series with 40% bigger and brighter display. Gone is the physical home button, replaced with an inductive one. The new aluminium casing has made its 50m water resistant and users will be able to see real-time data with Swim Mode or use SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition. In addition to mainstays like 24/7 PurePulse heart rate monitor and connected GPS, a SpO2 sensor to estimate the amount of oxygen in the blood is also present. Later on, Sleep Score beta will be rolled out to help measure sleep quality. The company is boasting up to seven days of battery life on a single charge. T3 Says: A Special Edition with support for NFC payments will be sold for ` 1,000 more.

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SONY HT-S700RF & HT-S500RF From `29,990, sony.co.in In the quest of saving space and cutting down on wires, we have seen many 5.1 channel soundbar systems lately. Sony’s HT-S700RF and HT-S500RF are just recent contributions designed and tuned specifically for the Indian market. Both share the same diamond cut soundbar delivering 1000W (RMS) of power from the two tweeters and three speakers held within. Coming to the ports there is an aux jack, optical input, USB and HDMI port that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC). The diference is the tallboy style rear speakers with 20cm subwoofer of the HT-S700RF while the HT-S500RF has bookshelf speakers and 18cm subwoofer. The Sony Music Centre app provides an easy control as well as file navigation for plugged-in drives. Unfortunately, there is no support for HD wireless audio streaming codecs and NFC but AAC SBC works well. T3 Says: The separate form factors ensure even those with real estate crunch can enjoy surround sound in their humble abode.

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Horizon TAGG SONIC ANGLE 1 `2,499, taggdigital.com TAGG Sonic Angle 1 is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed to cater specifically to the demanding millennials of today. The triangular design and matte finish exude a modern look that diferentiates it from the competition that is more commonly cylindrical shaped. The 2200mAh battery can deliver around eight hours of continuous playback on normal volume levels. It ofers seamless wireless/wired connectivity with the help of Bluetooth v4.2/AUX-in. The ports are hidden safely behind a rubberised flap but it needs to be closed properly to prevent liquid intrusion. Both Sirri and Google Assistant are supported so the built-in speakerphone can be used to answer calls without any distortion. For enhanced sound quality, dual speaker connection can be harnessed making it suitable for outdoor environments. It has a weight of 355 grams and dimensions of 140x74x75mm. T3 Says: The compactness and budget pricing will make it a shoo-in for the youngsters.

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SOULFIT SONIC TALKBAND V08 `9,999, soulfit.io Now here is something that turns a ‘what if’ into a reality. What if your fitness band turned into a Bluetooth handsfree? The Soulfit Sonic V08 does exactly that by being detachable and changing its form akin to a transformer once the earpiece is pulled out with the press of a button. A 0.96-inch OLED display adorns the front while packing inside a step counter, heart rate monitor, phone tracker, and sleep monitor. In addition, it can also act as a remote control to take pictures after getting paired with a smartphone. The HBand app that can be downloaded from the Play store or iTunes app store is required to harness the full functionality of the Talkband. Google Assistant or Siri can also be used for voice control in times when it’s better to focus on the current task like driving. T3 Says: Projected life from the 85mAh battery is 3-4 days on standby mode and should be lesser if the user is more active.

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Horizon SKYWORTH M20 From ` 12,999, skyworth.in First, we had afordable smartphones, the next step was, of course, applying the same treatment to televisions. Skyworth has brought forth three models in M20 smart LED series that include 32-, 43- and 49-inch sizes. Starting with the smallest, the 32-inch has a quad-core processor with dual-core GPU, HD (1366x768) resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 20W stereo speaker and 1200:1 contrast ratio. The larger models share the same specifications other than being Full HD (1920x1080) and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. Users can download from the App store and even sideload apps using APKs which is welcome but do note that not all of them will be compatible. Currently, there are over 3,500 apps and Live TV channels present. SkyShare and Home Network allow users to broadcast as well as transfer media across PC, Android smartphone, and other connected devices. T3 Says: The slimmed-down bezels belie its origins as a budget telly.

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SYSKA SMART TABLE LAMP `3,699, syskaledlights.com We’ve been seeing smart bulbs but what about smart lamps? Syska’s Smart Table Lamp has answered the call. It is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant so voice commands can be used to control it. Using the Echo range, hands-free operation is possible. Three diferent colour temperatures are ofered ranging from 3,000K to 6,000K including Warm White, Day Light and Cool White. The brightness can be adjusted in three levels according to user mood and a night mode for reading in low light is also present. Feather touch controls situated on the base include toggles for on/of, colour temperature and three-stage dimness. It has an estimated life of 30,000 hours or five years. It is said to be more durable than conventional lighting saving up to 90% energy as it consumes far less power. T3 Says: The light is made with recyclable and eco-friendly materials steering clear of toxins like mercury and lead.

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Horizon BOAT ROCKERZ SPORTS 275 `3,990, boat-lifestyle.com Rockerz Sports 275 from boAt Lifestyle play the part of being trendy and functional wireless Bluetooth earphones given the rubberised build and magnetic locks. Inside is a Qualcomm CSR 8635 Chipset that should ensure distortion-free audio and calls. The 150mAh rechargeable battery claims to deliver up to 10 hours of playback and 200 hours of standby with a full charge taking two hours with the bundled USB cable. Around 120 minutes of run time can be enjoyed with just 20 minutes of charging making it suitable for those always on the move. It has a frequency range of 20Hz20kHz and 12mm drivers. An IPX5 rating makes them sweat-proof and water-resistant. The in-ear design creates a seal between the ear tips and ear canal that provides a decent noise isolating fit helpful during moving activities. For convenience, they can connect to two devices simultaneously. Plus an inbuilt vibration alert in the neckband help to get instant call alerts. T3 Says: The earphones are also available in Electric Blue and Active Black for those not in the mood for Intense Pink (pictured).

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ALPINA COMTESSE HOROLOGICAL SMARTWATCH `79,622, alpinawatches.com Comtesse has been around since 1963 back when it started out with a collection comprised of automatic movements. Fast forward to 2018, Comtesse Horological is the result of development between Alpina and MMT. It is linked via a mobile app available for iOS and Android, powered by an MMT-281-1 module inside the watch case. It can record and keep track of daily occurrences like sleep monitoring, activity tracking, dynamic coaching, call/message notifications and smart alarms. It stores the data for a month so users won’t have to be in a hurry to synchronise it. The world timer displays 24-hour time zones and can change it from the phone accordingly. The two-year battery life ensures it can work uninterrupted without any issues. It can repel water up to 60m with the face protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. T3 Says: The combination of the old world and new will appeal to those with a yearning for the past and deep pockets.

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HAIR CARE TIPS FOR MEN Celebrity hairstylist Jamie Stevens on how to protect and nourish your hair and scalp Most of us know that sun damage wreaks havoc upon the skin, but did you know that it can also spell disaster for your hair and scalp? Regular doses of blazing sun can cause all sorts of issues for hair: frizziness, split ends, dryness and burnt strands are all par for the course in summer. So looking after your hair and scalp is just as important as protecting your skin, which is why we recently spoke to Jamie Stevens, celebrity hairstylist and three-time winner of the British Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Award, to learn how to nourish the hair and scalp throughout summer. “You probably wouldn’t dream of going out with unprotected skin in the sun and you should see your head and hair as an extension of this,” says Jamie. “Hair burns, and mattifying products along with the natural efect of environmental factors, the sun, sea and pool all really dry out hair.” Using a nourishing hair mask once a week is enough to keep your hair in good condition. Gloss Moderne’s clean Luxury Masque is a treat for sun-damaged hair, or if your thatch is more coarse and curly, keep it better conditioned with Kiehl’s Damage Repairing and Rehydrating Leave-In Treatment. To protect your scalp, use a few spritzes of Banana Boat’s non-greasy Scalp Spray. “You can get some great UV hair and scalp products,” continues Jamie, “but if you’re caught without anything, put on some suntan lotion.” Nourishing your hair and scalp will also stand it in good stead if you choose to add in some lighter areas of colour.

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Duncan Bell is speechless Voice-controlling tech? I’m sorry, I’m having trouble understanding you right now… lexa! Hey Siri! Okay Google. Bixby, I summon thee. A few years ago, if you said those things out loud to inanimate objects, people would have thought you were mad. Today, they will only think that if you say the last one. And yet, I’m not ‘down’ with it, as today’s modern young people say. When Siri and Google Assistant launched, I tried them out. Once, for some reason, I asked an Android Wear watch, “Is Jim Bowen dead?” to ‘test’ it. Impressively, it duly provided evidence that he was not, at the time. Then, Echo and its robovoice genie Alexa arrived. Yes, my bisexual/swinging relationships with Ms/Mr Siri and Ms/Mr Google* had swiftly faltered – we don’t even exchange Christmas emails anymore – but Alexa seemed fresh and diferent. *As a side note to this, you could write a book on the gender politics of choosing to make an AI assistant ‘female’ by default… but maybe it shouldn’t be by me, A Man.

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et AI is for it to ge better over tim me, as it ‘learns’, yet for whatever reason, Alexa seems ever less able to hear what I’m saying as time goes by. Voice control relies heavily on trust. If, when conversing with a human, you say something the other person ig gnores, it is mortifying. The e same applies to inanimate objects – more so, in fact, because the notion of speaking to a pile of plastic with microchips in feels inherently stupid to us. So when Alexa starts doing that thing where the little light comes on, like it’s listening to you, but then it deliberately and calculatingly refuses to turn on the lounge Philips Hue Lightstrip, that hurts. Then there’s Alexa’s ‘sense of humour’. Whenever I meet people from Amazon, they are at pains to tell me that people love Alexa’s

Nobody in the history of comedy has ever asked for a shark joke ‘quirky’ ‘personality’ and ‘jokes’. The thing here is, you usually have to know in advance what to ask her. For instance, Amazon suggests you might ask for a ‘shark joke’. Hang on, why would you do that? Nobody in the history of comedy has ever asked for a shark joke. The only reason you would do that is that you had read somewhere – say, on a website that has published a press release from

Amazon – that you should ask Alexa for a ‘shark joke’. Okay, and here is the joke: “Why don’t sharks eat clown fish? They taste funny.” Right. Now firstly, that joke would not be funny if delivered by a clone made from the DNA of Richard Pryor, Cary Grant and Chuckles the Extra Amusing Clown. It’s definitely not when rendered in Alexa’s sub-HAL 9000 monotone. And secondly, WTF even is a clown fish? That joke is just rubbish. Don’t tell me my reservations are because I’m too old to ever be comfortable with AI or voice control of tech, either. I know millennials, and they adopt the same nervous tone when speaking to voice assistants, because even their young, barely formed and avocado-addled minds have learned all too well the rejection and contempt that may well result from asking them anything. Hell, even my nephews, who are all under 12, adopt a distinctly aggressive approach to asking their Google Home to do anything – again, just as they do with real people. Home AIs still have a long way to go to be accepted, but maybe it’s not because they are alien and futuristic; perhaps it’s that they are all too human. SEPTEMBER 2018 T3 Tomorrow’s Technology Today 27

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How can I make cycling a habit? GaGu’s chafed thighs know that the health benefits of cycling are powerful indeed. Taking to two wheels is one of the best ways to improve your cardiovascular fitness while also taking in lungfuls of questionable air, absorbing skin-reddening vitamin D, and swallowing clouds of protein-rich tiny insects. But if you just can’t face another coccyx battering, and the draw of spending thousands on a couple of welded-together pipes and a bit of rubber doesn’t force you to stack up the miles, turn to this favourite method of motivation: turn it into

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What are my options for brewing coffee at home? almost scientific Wilfa Presisjon, Devil’s Bean demands A The perhaps) ofer a good way to get a serious respect and skill if you’re going to get it right. GaGu’s personal team of baristas, trained authentically in the bean mines of deepest Colombia, can create a gorgeous, glowing brew in their sleep; you are probably not so lucky. So you might turn to a machine. Perhaps the Nespresso Vertuo, with its questionably-recyclable cups and a rights management scheme which prevents you using anything other than the prescribed, pricey branded cofee concentrates to fill it up. Despite Guru’s obvious sneering derision at the business tactics of that and other podulikes, the results are consistent and generally highly acceptable, with a lot of variety on ofer. But maybe you want more involvement from your cup. A more manual machine, then? Both presses (such as the AeroPress) and drip filters (the

rich cup out of ground-up bean dust of your own provision; there’s a world of bespoke roasts out there, but tread carefully. Artisinal cofee is akin to the overflowing indie music scene of the late ’90s – you might taste a gem, but you also might be forced to stomach something cooked up in the back of a pub, a concoction whose enthusiastic label can’t cash the cheques it’s writing. Go further. Go for beans, good beans. Subscribe to a company that ships cofee and get fancy cofee shipped to your door every month. Grind it up yourself in a Sage Smart Grinder Pro for the freshest possible cup. Repurpose your garage into a storage area for your cofee because you’ve been buying far too much of it. Roast your own. Charter a flight to South America. The ball will just keep on rolling.

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GADGET GURU’S MAGIC BOX Oh, Kickstarter, where would we be without your capacity to fund innovators and put products like automated wall-defacing machine Scribit on the market? Dangle this weird pen-toting circle from a pair of nails, feed it a design through an app, and of it goes, slowly daubing whatever you’ve asked for on your mum’s best wallpaper in four exciting colours. It can erase too, although it works best when used on the right surface. Pointless, distracting, a work of sheer folly – and yours for only `30,000. Who could resist? Ahem. GaGu’s own decorating aspirations have been more leaning towards a giant TV to hang from his office wall in a valiant attempt to do even less work than he already does. Weird thing is, it looks like the Chinese really are coming for a

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When should I look to upgrade my laptop? Guru opener, A Standard deploy: it depends. If you’re utterly loopy and use your laptop for serious gaming, you probably should have done it about 10 minutes ago, and then again in 10 minutes time. Maybe someone should set up a subscription service or something. Actually, GaGu now realises he’s describing leasing, which is an option, but is possibly a bit much for your average punter (it’s a solid choice for pros who constantly need faster and more expensive machines to fuel their greedy ambition, though). Otherwise, Guru would probably go for it when the battery decides it would rather be a dangerous pillow instead, or when your gadget-filled bag issues the screen its terminal knock. OS updates on both Mac and Windows seem, somehow, to be taking a rather considerate approach to legacy hardware. There’s not really any software impediment to clinging onto that kit for as long as it works, or until you’re gasping for a new toy.

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are numerous ways on Android – Call Recorder ACR (free) should do the trick – but it’s a little tougher in the more controlled environment of iOS. There’s a service called TapeACall, which you loop into a conference call and it will record everything and send you the file later. The easiest bet is to use Skype on a Mac to call, and software like Piezo to record. Let’s be straight, though: you probably shouldn’t be recording your calls. It’s questionably illegal (definitely so if you don’t tell the other person it’s happening), and while Guru is a fan of blackmail he’s not buying what you’re selling here.

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Are smart watches dead? Apple’s Dick Tracy A Will walkie-talkie feature make more people want the Apple Watch? Will its growing independence make it a thing that everyone (or indeed, anyone) needs? Will literally anything in watchOS 5 (or even the reskinned Wear OS) mean the smart watch finally finds its place in the world? GaGu is doubtful. That said, there are companies with enough clout putting these things out that they’ll stay on the shelves, and semi-smart watches, particularly those with a solid focus like Garmin’s fantastic Forerunner 935, ofer up some real logical value. Smart watches are far from dead – they’re in that awkward teenage phase right now. The two are often mistaken.

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How can I monitor my barbecue? you’re hoping A Presumably to be able to walk away from your barbecue, something GaGu can’t get his head around: the food is, surely, secondary to the experience of standing near hot coals and permeating your clothes with smoke. But he can understand making sure stuf is cooked. Get yourself the fantastically named Meater. It’s a wireless thermometer you jab into your meat, paired with a clever app to get you perfect results. Not cheap, and contrary to the human impulse to freehand semi-raw chops, but the perfect steak is worth it.

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Fancy trying VR but can’t stomach the price of a high-end setup? Lenovo’s Mirage Solo Headset is PC-, cable- and external sensor-free. Instead it uses Google WorldSense tech that works with two internal tracking cameras and proximity sensors to detect objects and recreate your movements on the 5.5inch display. You have access to 250+ apps on the Daydream OS, enabling you to explore exciting new worlds or, you know, more of this one. lenovo.com

The One X is one mighty gaming and media machine. A powerful processor and huge graphics performance enables you to run the latest games at 4K natively, rather than upscaled from a lower resolution. And all in glorious HDR, too. Plus, there’s support for Dolby Atmos, so they sound absolutely convincing. Once you’ve completed all your games, kick back with a 4K Blu-ray or dig into your media on the 7%bLQWHUQDO GULYH xbox.com

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Jumping aboard the vinyl train needn’t be complicated or expensive when you have the Planar 2 turntable. Components have been designed to enhance stability and reduce vibration, leaving your wax free to spin as intended. At the business end, the supplied carbon cartridge sounds epic from the box, while the lightweight RB220 tonearm features lowfriction ball bearings and an automatic bias setting, all to make it easy to play. amazon.in

Enjoy a high-end music system with KEF’s awardwinning LS50 Wireless. 230-watt dual mono DPSOLĆHUV ERDVWLQJ FXVWRP EQ are built into the units themselves. Connect it up to \RXU KL Ć RU VWUHDP PXVLF YLD your phone. The LS50 has a touch-sensitive control panel or, for zero hassle, control it via your phone. Usually you would only get such great audio quality with a system of high-end components, but the LS50 is everything you need in two slick boxes. amazon.in

We once described the Uniti Atom as the all-in-one wireless music player that sounds a million dollars but costs way less. In fact, once it’s ensconced in your living room you’ll wonder why you ever listened to music on anything else. It packs in Burr Brown DACs, ultraKLJK HQG DQDORJXH D ĆYH inch display, and support for just about every local and online streaming platform. It comes with a 40-watt amp, so just add your own speakers. naimaudio.com

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Improve your commute

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Bowers and Wilkins’ smart PX headphones are loaded with sensors to monitor and react to your actions. Place them on your head and they turn on. Lift a cup from your ear and the music is automatically paused. If you want some peace on a rowdy bus or train, three noisecancelling environment ĆOWHUV ćLJKW FLW\ RIĆFH

will kick in to block increasing levels of noise. bowers-wilkins.com

This sturdy, smart helmet is packed with 48 bright LEDs, alerting other road users to your presence and making your ride to work safer. As you slow down, sensors trigger a bright brake light on the rear of the helmet. When cornering, use the wireless handlebar controller to trigger left or right indicator lights. We think the Lumos is essential for the coming darker months. lumoshelmet.co

Burying your face in a good book is a relaxing way to take back some of your commuting time. The Kindle Oasis, now available in luxurious Gold and Graphite colours, is ideal for this. It features a seven-inch print-quality display and, with a spacious 32GB max FDSDFLW\ \RX FDQ ĆOO LW WR the rafters with books, magazines and audiobooks. Add the battery cover and you get weeks of life. amazon.co.in

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Stay connected Orbi 43Neatgear RBK20

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If you have a big home or lots of Wi-Fi blackspots, invest in the Orbi RBK20 mesh Wi-Fi system. It blankets up to 3,000 square feet with superhigh performance Wi-Fi, reaching speeds up to 2.2Gbps. The network ensures that no matter where you are in your home you’ll be connected to a Wi-Fi module with zero lag time. Orbi also offers parental controls via the Circle app; use them WR ĆOWHU LQWHUQHW XVDJH DQG set time limits. amazon.in

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We’re obsessed with this hybrid watch and think you’ll love it too. The Helvetica No1 Smartwatch has a two-tone face, steel casing and leather strap, coming together in a clean, unisex look that should appeal to design nerds. But LWèV QRW MXVW DQ\ ROG ZDWFK The No 1 Smartwatch has some great smart features built-in, including activity monitoring and sleep tracking. You can also view, from the watch face, the date and your step goal percentage for the day. mondaine.com

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BOOST YOUR ROOST

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Far cuter than both the monolithic mainline Echo and the Echo Show, the Spot is the perfect combination of utility and fun. It masquerades as a friendly alarm clock, naturally gives you the opportunity to boss Alexa around, and you can use its round screen for (impractical) streaming video and (very cool) video calling with other Echo devices in your home. Be warned, though: one Echo Spot quickly turns into a houseful of ’em once you start using it. amazon.in

Everything from your general wellbeing to the quality of your sleep is affected by your home’s indoor environment. Netatmo’s stylish smart sensor monitors the temperature, humidity and air quality of the room it’s stationed in, letting you know how you can make adjustments to boost your health and general wellness. Connect several Coach sensors together to ĆQG RXW ZKHUH WKH KHDOWKLHVW DQG WKH unhealthiest areas are in your home. netatmo.com

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A digital weighing scale that shows more than just weight. Clad in white with an anti-slip ĆQLVK WKH 0L 6FDOH IHDWXUHV D sleek, strong tempered glass with high light transmittance for the main panel and can track various other parameters like %0, PXVFOH EDVV ERG\ IDW ZDWHU content, visceral fat and more. The scale also supports Xiaomi’s 0L )LW DSS WKDW KHOSV WR WUDFN WKH changes and even save them for different household members. mi.com/in

54D-Link DSP-W215 The quickest way to make any non-smart gadget smart is by plugging into this little Wi-Fi Smart Plug. Once connected, the companion app allows to control the smart plug remotely, create on/off schedules, monitor energy use and a thermal sensor helps track and cut off power to any overheated appliance. dlink.co.in

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55 Samsung Family Hub 3.0

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Now, who wouldn’t want a refrigerator with a display on it? The new Family Hub is an internet-connected refrigerator IURP 6DPVXQJ WKDW ĆWV D LQFK touchscreen on the front, giving access to recipes, memos, pictures and even a ZHE EURZVHU ,W DOVR FRPHV ZLWK %L[E\ Samsung’s voice assistant. samsung.com/in

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Philips Hue White and Ambiance 57Colour

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,I \RXèUH WDNLQJ \RXU ĆUVW VWHSV LQ smart lighting, Philips’ starter set is the perfect entry point. The T3 Platinum award-winning system is mature, fast to react, and compatible with every smart home platform worth its salt. And the results are spectacular: the colour range of these RGB bulbs is impressive, they can be tied to games and TV for an extraimmersive experience, and tweaking (or even automating) their white temperature can help you to feel relaxed, energised and happy. meethue.com

(QHUJ\ HIĆFLHQW ZLWK D NJ GUXP Bosch’s washer is just plain FRQYHQLHQW ,WèOO DQDO\VH \RXU ORDG to select the best wash settings, removes odour from clothes without washing with water with Active Oxygen programme and 9DULR3HUIHFW WKDW UHGXFHV SHU FHQW OHVV HQHUJ\ DQG SHU cent less cleaning time. Added bonus: AntiVibration Design reduces vibrations during the spin cycle and ActiveWater Plus that optimises water usage. bosch-home.in

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59iRobot Roomba 671 An affordable robotic vacuum cleaner from iRobot with a ORZ SURĆOH GHVLJQ WKDW PDNHV it easy to reach and clean XQGHU WKH IXUQLWXUH ,W DGRSWV a 3-stage cleaning system to clean the dirt and boasts Dirt Detect technology that recognises and focuses on areas and cleans where there’s a lot of dirt. The vacuum cleaner comes with built-in Wi-Fi and can be controlled with an iRobot app or via voice through Amazon Alexa. irobot.in

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Boost your roost WK7 60LG ThinQ Speaker

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Smart speakers are trendy, but not everyone goes to the lengths LG has to ensure optimum sound quality. Created with the high-end speaker experts at Meridian Audio, the LG WK7 is an accomplished URRP ĆOOHU DV PXFK DV it is a Google Assistant device. With a built-in DAC WKDWèV FHUWLĆHG IRU +L 5HV Audio over Bluetooth, 24-bit upsampling, Chromecast built-in for streaming over Wi-Fi, this is quite the audio experience. lg.com

Get your dog hooked on your gaming habit with an auto treat dispenser that plays games. Load the Pawbo Munch with treats, then use the supplied remote to give your dog a tasty snack. If you have a Pawbo+ pet camera do it via app remotely. The screen shows symbols in a of match-three game (with sounds), where your pet gets their treat when the right symbols appear on screen. It certainly keeps your pooch entertained while you’re out. pawbo.com

7KH QHZ DLU SXULĆHU LV better than ever with an integrated LCD screen that displays pollutants like PM 2.5, PM 10, VOCs and NO2 in real time with the help of intelligent sensors. The device also comes with an improved 360-degree ĆOWHU WKDW FDSWXUHV ERWK particulate matter and gases and supports Dyson Link that allows to remotely operate and track indoor pollution, temperature and humidity levels. dyson.in

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COOK IT UP

67Smarter iKettle Think you can’t live without your kettle? Imagine how indispensible it would be if your tea maker was a smart kettle capable of whipping up a fresh brew on demand? That’s the deal with the Alexa- and Google Assistant-compatible iKettle, which you can control manually, via the Smarter app or via voice control. Dive in to create a custom Wake Up brewing schedule to ensure water is freshly boiled for your morning cuppa, all without you lifting a ĆQJHU store.smarter.am

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Get your very own kitchen assistant ZLWK WKLV VPDUW PXOWL FRRNHU ,W can steam, fry, boil, stew, braise, and cook rice, taking the graft out of cooking. The cooker is Bluetooth-enabled, so simply select a recipe from your phone, throw WKH LQJUHGLHQWV LQWR WKH &RRN 0H Connect+ and it’ll start cooking. 7KHUH DUH UHFLSHV WR FKRRVH from, accessible via the screen on the cooker and the app, including starters, mains and desserts. argos.co.uk

67 65Terrallion NutriTab Take the guesswork out of meal preparation with these appconnected smart scales. Put food on the NutriTab, tell the scale what the ingredient is, then watch it measure the nutritional value of that ingredient. This type of nutritional insight is great if you’re following a particular diet or are trying to lose weight. The app enables you to better monitor your food intake, DQG LI \RX FUHDWH D SURĆOH DQG DGG your diet goals it can help you stay on track. terraillon.com

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Cook it up NewGen 68Dualit 4-Slice Toaster

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For those of you with a serious addiction to hot buttered toast, team up with Dualit’s glamorous hand-built toaster, which can pump out up to 130 slices per hour. In the mood for a more meagre serving of toast? Use the selector control to heat one, two or all four of the slots. Adjust the toaster’s settings further for toasting buns and bagels, or for defrosting frozen bread before toasting. The removable crumb WUD\ VKRXOG VDYH \RXU ćRRU IURP D dusting. dualit.com

For a kitchen appliance that looks like it’s leaped straight off a Pinterest board, try this popular stand mixer from KitchenAid. It has a range of attachments, including a ćDW EHDWHU IRU FDNH PL[ DQG PDVKHG potato, a dough hook for mixing and kneading dough to make bread or pasta, and a wire whisk for properly beating eggs, plus lots more. The mixer comes in a range of beautiful colours, as well as a cute mini size WR ĆW LQWR WKH QRRNV RI VPDOOHU kitchens. kitchenaid.in

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ELEVATE YOUR HEALTH

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This all-rounder blender has a SRZHUIXO : PRWRU D ODUJH WZR OLWUH VKDWWHUSURRI MXJ DQG ĆYH different speed settings, as well as a pulse setting. On the front there’s an LCD display, so you can follow recipes and gain full control of whatever you’re blending. Powerful, stainless steel blades blend evenly whether you’re mixing, chopping, blending, liquefying or puréeing, or using one of the two automatic programmes for making smoothies and crushing ice. sageappliances.com

Designed for any person who has trouble sleeping, these tiny wireless sleepbuds from Bose are like a comfy pair of earplugs. But they also deliver uniquely engineered sounds that mask any unwanted noise, helping you sleep EHWWHU 7KH\ FRPH ZLWK SUH ORDGHG soothing tracks designed to mask any outside noise, helping you to relax and IDOO DVOHHS IDVWHU 0DQ\ RI XV PRYH around in our sleep, which is why these buds are designed to suit side sleepers WRR DQG WKRVH RI \RX ZKR IUHTXHQWO\ toss and turn. bose.co.in

Goodbye uncomfortable nose strips and annoying mouth guards, and hello Smart Nora! This simple anti-snoring JDGJHW ĆWV LQVLGH \RXU IDYRXULWH SLOORZ ,I LW GHWHFWV DQ\ VQRULQJ LWèOO VWDUW D gentle movement inside your pillow. The idea is that this will stimulate your throat muscles and allow for more natural breathing – and less snoring. The Smart Nora has proven to be a life-changing product for chronic snorers, and for those who have partners who snore and who were at their wit’s end over what to try next. smartnora.com

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78Inov-8 G-Series

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The problem with runningshoe grip is that it isn’t usually very durable. That all changes with the release of Inov-8’s groundbreaking, grapheneinfused shoes. At just one atom thick, graphene is WKH WKLQQHVW PDWHULDO RQ Earth, yet it’s also the strongest, being 200 times stronger than steel. So when you step into the Inov-8 G-Series you’ll be wearing running shoes with the world’s strongest, stretchiest, most resistant soles. Nothing will support you on the trail better. inov-8.com

The sport version of WKH :DWFK KDV 1LNH 5XQ Club support, heartrate monitoring, activity tracking and serves up QRWLĆFDWLRQV DQG PXVLF streaming straight to your wrist. Get the cellular version and you can leave your phone at home when you go to the gym or start a workout. It also gets the Nike style seal of approval with a lightweight sport band that dries quickly and easily adjusts to your wrists. Choose from a range of exclusive Nike watch faces. apple.com

80 1More iBFree Sport Bluetooth iBFree Sport is a step up from its predecessor with its IPX6 waterproof rating and a battery life of up to 8 hours. The earphones feature 1More’s Bluetooth V4.2 chip that encodes and GHFRGHV $$& +' IRU D better audio experience. It’s lightweight at 16g and comes with secure hooks making it a perfect companion for runners. india.1more.com

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101 Gadgets You Can’t Live Without

FINESSE YOUR STYLE

Woolet Classic + QI Charger 812.0 While convenient, contactless technology has made it easier for thieves to spend your cash, the :RROHW &ODVVLF 5),' ZDOOHW prevents your cards from being read, with an anti-theft alarm sounding if someone nabs your wallet. There’s also an integrated Bluetooth tracker monitoring the Woolet’s location, SLQJLQJ QRWLĆFDWLRQV WR WKH DSS LI \RX PRYH RXW RI UDQJH &DQèW ĆQG \RXU Woolet? Use the app to activate the wallet’s alarm. A wireless charging pad is onboard to keep your phone juiced. woolet.co

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We reckon Knomo had T3 readers in mind when designing the Hamilton EDFNSDFN ,QVLGH LV D SDGGHG SRFNHW IRU D LQFK ODSWRS VLWWLQJ DORQJVLGH a main compartment designed to accommodate headphones, chargers, a water bottle and other essentials. The all-weather Hamilton is constructed with high-frequency welded nylon and water-resistant polyurethane for day-long protection, while the padded mesh back, padded straps and a chest strap should boost comfort and ease back strain.

Getting a clean shave no longer needs to be a painful experience that irritates your skin. Philips’ Bluetoothconnected Smart Shaver employs an accelerometer to track your shaving technique in real time, before coaching you (via the Smart Shaver DSS WR DFKLHYH D EHWWHU VKDYH ,I \RX suffer with skin issues such as redness or ingrown hairs, customise a shave plan within the app. The shaver also boasts anti-friction SkinGlide rings to help it skim lightly across your skin instead of dragging and damaging it.

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Finesse your style

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An electric toothbrush is your ally in the ongoing battle against gum disease and dragon breath, but most don’t come cheap‌ Until now. Quip’s American Dental Association-approved brush is affordable, simple to operate and generates silent sonic vibrations and pulses to give your teeth a thorough clean without damaging enamel or gums. The Quip’s slim design and travel-ready cover means you can easily maintain oral hygiene on the road. getquip.com

Smartwatches are brilliant, but there’s no denying that you get a wider variety of styles for every occasion from traditional watches. This dapper dress watch from German watchmaker Junghans is ideal for all occasions. The clean lines of the stainless steel housing, scratch-resistant plexiglass and calfskin strap are simple yet stylish, and the self-winding mechanism and 38-hour power reserve ensures the Max Bill Automatic never skips a beat. junghans.de

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A busy lifestyle can leave your skin looking grey and feeling congested. Cleansing your face with the Luna 2’s T-Sonic facial cleansing brush eradicates dead skin cells and unclogs dirt from pores. The result? Cleaner, reinvigorated skin. Bonus: your next shave will be sharper and your razor blades will last much longer. If you want to turn back the FORFN RQ ZULQNOHV ćLS WKH Luna 2 and use the reverse anti-ageing massage head to pep up tired skin and reduce lines. foreo.com

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WORK SMARTER

Surface 92Microsoft Book 2 15-inch This is, by no small measure, the best two-in-one laptop on the market today. It’s super fast, with enough muscle to manage the latest PC games and pro-level software, and it’s incredibly versatile. You can pull the 3:2 ratio screen (ideal for document work) to use it in tablet mode, turn it on its side for a portrait view, and write lag-free with the Surface Pen thanks to a special processor dedicated solely to reading the beautiful touchscreen. Sublime. microsoft.com

89NookDesk However you want to work, NookDesk has you covered. This hybrid sit/stand desk system is customisable with your choice of materials and colours, and includes built-in storage to house your keyboard, trinkets and other desk essentials. There are stacks of options, from monitor arms to integrated power and audio; we’d say the digital DFWXDWRU ZKLFK FDQ VWRUH \RXU IDYRXULWH KHLJKWV LV D PXVW ,WèV DOO XS to you, though, as you build your custom desk when you buy. nookdesk.com

Z-Bar 93Koncept Mini Lamp

90Apple iPad Pro 12.9 App developers working for the big screen have two choices: iPad or iPad. Sorry, but the standard of Android tablets just isn’t there. ,Q FRPSDULVRQ WKH L3DG 3UR RR]HV TXDOLW\ ,WV VFUHHQ LV HQRUPRXV DQG UHWLQD GHQVH DQG LWèV RYHUćRZLQJ with processing power, giving rise to excellent multi-tasking abilities. When combined with the Apple Smart Pencil and Smart Keyboard, this top-notch tablet transforms into a legitimate, lightweight alternative to lugging a laptop around with you everywhere. apple.com

91 G-Drive mobile SSD R-Series The name’s quite a mouthful but this WD-subsidiary has a nifty little offering that is fast and durable. The rugged H[WHUQDO 66' GULYHV ERDVW ,3 protection against water and GXVW DORQJ ZLWK D SRXQG RI crushproof rating. When it comes to performance, the device uses 86% & ZLWK 86% *HQ interface and a transfer speed of XS WR 0% V

Working without proper light can be bad for your eyes, and not keeping your phone charged can be bad for‌ being able to use your phone. Solve both problems at once here: drop your Qi-enabled handset onto the base of the AirCharge-toting = %DU DQG LWèOO ĆOO ZLWK MXLFH as you get on with your day, all while the lamp’s impeccably designed articulated arm aims a 28-LED array at whatever you need illuminated. air-charge.com

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94Logitech Craft Creative apps sometimes demand a creative solution. Logitech’s compact, backlit and quiet keyboard features a completely customisable action dial in the top-left corner, which means it isn’t just a great way to type, it’s a great way to put the controls you QHHG DW \RXU ĆQJHUWLSV 7KH GLDO will adapt to the app you’re using, so you can jump from changing the stroke weight in Illustrator to the brightness in Photoshop without any hassle. logitech.com

Classic Intellimouse 95Microsoft /HJHQG KDV LW WKDW 0LFURVRIWèV engineers, when working on a new PRXVH GHVLJQ FRXOGQèW ĆQG DQ\WKLQJ as comfortable and useful as the ROG VFKRRO ,QWHOOLPRXVH VR WKH\ decided to resurrect their timeless design and bring it back as the Classic ,QWHOOLPRXVH ,WèV QRW ZLWKRXW D IHZ tweaks, though: the sensor now polls WLPHV D VHFRQG DQG XVHV EOXH light for additional accuracy, and there are customisable buttons for quickly performing common tasks. microsoft.com

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96reMarkable Using the pairing of the company’s Canvas display tech (basically e-ink, but don’t tell them we told you that) and a special battery-free, tilt- and pressure-sensitive pen, dubbed WKH 0DUNHU UH0DUNDEOH RIIHUV you the feeling of writing on paper but in an entirely digital notebook. Organise and return to your scrawls and sketches, sync them to your FRPSXWHU RU RWKHU UH0DUNDEOH devices, and enjoy days of battery life on a single charge. This really is the notepad brought into the current century. remarkable.com

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97Samsung DeX cable

98HP Elite Slice

Samsung realised few actually cough up for a dedicated dock to transform a smartphone into a work PC and have introduced a more compact and affordable solution. Connecting the new *DOD[\ 1RWH DQG WKH FDEOH WR D PRQLWRU and you’ve got a PC-like experience DOORZLQJ WR HGLW RIĆFH GRFXPHQWV RQ WKH large screen or even enjoy videos in up to 4K resolution. The cable also works with other Samsung devices that support Samsung DeX (with USB Type-C). samsung.com/in

The next generation of the desktop PC isn’t the big, heavy, RGB-laden box of power, it’s the streamlined, expandable vision of HP’s modular Slice. With a base unit that can be powered and connected to a monitor with a single USB-C cable, along with modules that add optical storage, Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio, and a VESA mount so the Slice can live on the back of a screen, this is a mini workstation that grows with you. hp.com

99OnePlus 6 7KH DIIRUGDEOH ćDJVKLS VPDUWSKRQH from OnePlus is a perfect candidate for a work companion. ,WèV KXJH VFUHHQ DQG WRS RI WKH line hardware is more than enough to handle its fair share of workrelated tasks or when you’re bored, graphic-intensive games as well. The battery life is good enough for a day but even if you run out earlier than expected, you’ve got Dash Charge that tops up the battery in just around an hour. oneplus.in

100Upright Go ,I \RXèUH VORXFKHG RYHU D VFUHHQ RU GHVN EDFN neck and shoulder pain becomes an unwanted reality. Why? Poor posture and screen slouch are two of the main culprits. The Upright Go, a slim wearable designed to reduce back pain by correcting your posture, vibrates as soon as you slouch. Your job is to then straighten up, ZKHWKHU VLWWLQJ RU VWDQGLQJ WR UHDOLJQ ,W DOVR sends you (via the app) personalised posture WLSV IRU D SDLQ IUHH ZRUNLQJ GD\ uprightpose.com

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101Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Adding a second screen to your laptop has never been this easy. Plug WKH PRQLWRU WKURXJK 86% & RU 86% DQG \RXèYH JRW D LQFK VHFRQGDU\ GLVSOD\ WR ZRUN RQ ,W VXSSRUWV )XOO +' UHVROXWLRQ DQG FRPHV ZLWK (\H &DUH WHFKQRORJ\ WR UHGXFH H\H IDWLJXH FHUWLĆHG E\ TÃœV Rheinland and an adjustable cover. asus.com/in

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the master of the sports watch, but has lagged behind on the more crowdpleasing trendy smartwatch stuff. Apple knows all about that, but can it turn its hand to a genuinely credible premium sports piece to rival Garmin? Meanwhile, can newer kid on the block, Fitbit, hitherto master of simpler activity trackers, up its game significantly enough to make a viable rival to these two? The sports-minded consumer expects a wrist-based gadget that can accurately record reams of data from their workouts – be that running, cycling, swimming, gym-based

gurning and more – collate it and coach from it. But alongside that, count steps and monitor heart rate and sleep all around the clock. While we do want them to be connected to the social world, it’s not our biggest focus here: we’re primarily judging them on their ability to help you beat your personal bests and feel harder, better, faster, and whatever else that song said. So who does that the best? And which watches make compromises too far? And when it comes down to the wire, who can offer that little bit extra? We put each watch through its paces to find out.

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State of the Art TEST01:

FITBIT ICONIC

DESIGN Comfort and usability are key to a good sports watch, with points for style he Apple Watch is the most immediately attention-grabbing of the three GPS watches on test here. The Watch’s softer corners and raised 3D screen whisper seductive things to your fingertips, inviting a touch, tap or swipe. Then it pings to life in magnificent colours. The display is large and clear, and fitness apps start at the mere tickle of the screen. At-a-glance metrics such as pace, speed and distance are easy to see, even when exercising. The Apple Watch has two buttons, but neatly one doubles as a dial, useful for zooming in and out or changing pages in an app. It’s also sturdy and waterproof. Maybe it’s just in the name, but initially the Ionic does have something of a tracker, rather than a smartwatch, feel. The LCD screen brightness, however, reaches 1,000 nits (the same as the Apple Watch) and means you can view it even in bright sunlight. The Ionic’s design is clean and simple, even if the squareness feels a bit Cold War modernist; big and bulky and not as comfy as the other two on a thinner wrist. It’s waterproof though, so no need for faffing about either end of that post-run shower. Aesthetically, it will divide opinion, but many of us don’t buy sports watches primarily for how stylish they are. The Garmin, meanwhile, has a screen that’s clear, sharp and easy to read – even if it’s less

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The Apple Watch’s soft corners and raised screen whisper seductive things colourful than its rivals – with a button-activated light for darker conditions. Transflective technology, meanwhile, makes it clear and bright when light is shining directly on it. The five buttons are satisfying to use and it’s a very lightweight (42g), attractive thing, especially by fitness wearable standards. The rounded display can make things a little bit congested when you’ve got four different bits of data on one screen, but even then it’s fairly easy to read with a squint. The metal rim around the edge of the 1.2-inch display both protects the Gorilla Glass 3 and makes it appear somehow industrial and stylish at the same time. Once again, it’s waterproof.

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SPECS CASE MATERIAL Aluminium RESOLUTION 348x250 TOUCHSCREEN Yes HEART RATE SENSOR Yes GPS Yes (no GLONASS) ACTIVITY TRACKING Yes STORAGE CAPACITY 2.5GB WATER RESISTANT Yes (up to 50m) STATED BATTERY LIFE Four days (10 hours GPS) SCREEN SIZE 29.23x21mm

TEST 01: WINNER

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CASE MATERIAL Aluminium Watch face Ion-X strengthened glass RESOLUTION 312x390 TOUCHSCREEN Yes HEART RATE SENSOR Yes GPS Yes (inc. GLONASS) ACTIVITY TRACKING Yes STORAGE CAPACITY 16GB WATER RESISTANT Yes (up to 50m) STATED BATTERY LIFE Up to 18 hours (five hours GPS) Apple Watch Sport Nike+ CASE WEIGHT 34.9g

CASE MATERIAL Stainless steel Watch face Gorilla Glass 3 RESOLUTION 240x240 TOUCHSCREEN No HEART RATE SENSOR Yes GPS Yes (inc. GLONASS) ACTIVITY TRACKING Yes STORAGE CAPACITY 500 songs WATER RESISTANT Yes (5 ATM) STATED BATTERY LIFE Up to seven days (14 hours GPS) CASE SIZE 42.5x42.5x13.5mm CASE WEIGHT 42.2g

POWER PLAYS WHICH WATCH HAS FOUND THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN FEATURES AND BATTERY LIFE?

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Naturally, the more a smartwatch can do, the more battery it needs. So it’s probably not surprising that while the Apple Watch’s battery life isn’t bad by smartwatch standards (about three or four days, despite Apple’s conservative estimate), LIb\RXèUH XVXDOO\ XVLQJ LW DV D VSRUWV ZDWFK there’s no question that you’ll need to charge up daily, which by sports watch

standards is not fantastic. Fitbit claims four-plus days of battery, though as ever that’s very dependent on usage. For a running watch that’s not bad. For a smartwatch, it’s great. At seven days with general use and 14 hours in GPS mode (without music) – about four days of use if you’re working out regularly – the Garmin is superior here.

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State of the Art TEST02:

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FEATURES Which of our watches offers the EHVWbVSRUWV DWWULEXWHV" ll three devices have heart-rate (HR) monitors, a really useful aid for keeping an eye on your resting and all-day HR; for helping to avoid overtraining, general tiredness or, more positively, to see signs you’re getting fitter. However, wrist-based HR tracking isn’t as accurate as chest-strap HR monitors. In fact, with Garmin’s HRM-Run chest strap wirelessly connected, the Forerunner leaps ahead of every other sports watch: the chest strap is also a motion sensor that tracks cadence, ground contact time and vertical oscillation – useful technique data for those serious about improving their running. It all syncs to the Forerunner for perusal. The Fitbit’s excellent hook is the beginner-friendly Fitbit Coach, which provides tailored workouts that show you exactly what to do. You supply post-exercise feedback and Fitbit Coach determines whether you need to go harder or ease up. Fitbit plans to introduce audio workouts – which should avoid some of the mid-exercise wrist checking. As you’d expect, the Ionic is an excellent activity tracker, recording steps, distance covered, stairs climbed, calories burned, how well you’ve slept, and reminding you not to sit still for too long. For atheletes, activity tracking is very much secondary to accuracy and data for real workouts, though. All three watches have Bluetooth and some internal storage that you can sync playlists to – so you can leave

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The Forerunner leaps into a new world where other watches haven’t followed your phone behind and still let Meatloaf power you along. Whereas the other two pieces are sports watches souped up to become smartwatches, the Apple Watch has come at things from the opposite angle. The sports data is somewhat basic, but it being Apple, you can use third-party apps to expand the options. The range of metrics tracked by the Nike+ app doesn’t match Garmin’s, but Nike’s social platform is a great motivator. And for daily activity tracking (including much of what the Fitbit covers) smartphone interaction and apps, nothing really matches Apple.

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PERFORMANCE :KLFK ZDWFK LV UHDOO\ JRLQJ WR KHOS \RX EHDW \RXU WLPHV DQG IHHO ĆWWHU" ith its extensive pedigree in navigational devices, Garmin should be pretty good at tracking… and it is. The 645 provides benchmark accuracy for GPS tracking of runs and cycles, and crunches a lot of data based on your cardiovascular efforts. It can suggest recovery times, estimate your VO2 Max, tell you how optimal your training load is and much more. For activity tracking – the entry-level stuff Garmin has been behind on previously – it also excels. Usefully, the 645 counts and sets targets for your ‘intensity minutes’ – the amount of time spent doing something more exerting than walking to the shops. And it’s attractive enough that you happily wear it all day, from the office to the (juice) bar. The Ionic’s HR monitor can be a bit odd. It seems accurate during intense activity, but erratic at lower levels of exertion. For general tracking and resting/ average heart-rate and workouts in the higher cardio/ threshold/intense zones, the watch is good. It’s just the area in between where things go a bit zany. A further failing of the Ionic is that although it shows your heart rate when you work out, it doesn’t show what zone you’re in, so you have to remember where each one begins or ends.

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For optimal training, you need rest and recovery, and the Ionic monitors not just your hours of sleep but also the quality, according to your heart rate activity and movements. It then breaks your night down into deep, light and REM sleep, which is pretty advanced. Like Garmin, the Apple Watch encourages you to meet a minimum number of minutes of exercise each day (which could be vigorous walking or a workout). In the Workouts app, you get continuous heart-rate monitoring once you’ve told it you’re starting an activity, though the wrist-based monitoring seemed less accurate than the Garmin. Frustratingly, it took 2-3 minutes to detect a HR strap pre-workout for more accurate tracking, which eats into your activity time. The GPS was also slower than the other watches.

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02 PEAKING TOO SOON? The Garmin’s Training Status feature is a monitoring tool

that automatically evaluates your recent exercise history and performance indicators to let you know if you’re training productively, peaking or overreaching. Listen to it! Overexerting or training when you’re weak helps no one.

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getting enough high-quality kip. If not, you can make adjustments to your timing, diet or other lifestyle factors and see whether they help.

04 DIARISE The simple act of keeping a training diary – which all these watches do automatically via their apps (in the built-in Health and Activity apps in the case of the Apple Watch) – is a hugely useful resource. And it makes you more likely to stick with your training.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE9 76

XIAOMI POCO F1 78

HONOR PLAY 79

XIAOMI MI A2 80

TP-LINK LB130 81

C CASIO PRO TREK WSD-F20 82

SONY MP-CD1 83

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Samsung Galaxy Note9

PRICE `68,900 (6/128GB), `84,900 (8/512GB) URL samsung.com/in/ DIMENSIONS 161.9x76.4x8.8mm WEIGHT 201g DISPLAY Y 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED PROCESSOR Exynos 9810 RAM 6GB/8GB LPDDR4 RAM STORAGE 128GB/512GB SPEAKER Stereo (Tuned by AKG) BIOMETRIC LOCK Iris Scanner, Fingerprint Scanner, Facial Recognition OS Android 8.1 Oreo CAMERA 12MP+12MP rear, 8MP front BATTERY 4000mAh 3.5MM JACK Yes

Nothing to excite but quality never goes out of style WORDS ANKUSH MAHAJAN

he Note series from Samsung has gone through a lot of meaningful iterations over the years ever since the first was released in 2011. After the unfortunate 7th edition, the company worked hard to gain back the trust with 8 and has eradicated all traces of it with the Note9. It very clearly encapsulates the philosophy of giving more to the demanding users of today. Thankfully, it does so in ways that are useful and not to tick off a checklist filled with frivolous features.

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Design: a thing of beauty A similar design to last year’s model can be seen here with the usage of metal inside and curved glass on the front and back. It is a thick and chunky device but balanced well so there is no tendency to tilt to one side or the other. Though the hand feel is superb, we advise taking a few short breaks in between to avoid fatigue due to the heavy 201g weight. There is an eclectic choice of colours available this time including Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple, Metallic Copper and Midnight Black. We got the Ocean Blue unit for review having an air of sophistication around it that we really liked, darker than similar shades used in the past. On the rear, the fingerprint sensor has been re-positioned and now sits below the cameras instead of adjacent which will stop the complaints of accidentally blocking or smudging the lens. Instead, the heart rate gives it company. At the top lies the hybrid slot allowing for operation of two nano SIMs or single with a microSD card while the bottom houses the S Pen, speaker grille, USB Type-C port and 3.5mm jack. On the left is the Bixby button with the volume rocker above it and the on right rests the power/lock key all alone. It is highly durable as 72 T3 Tomorrow’s Technology Today SEPTEMBER 2018

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evidenced by the IP68 rating guaranteeing protection against dust, dirt, sand and water submersion at a maximum depth of 1.5m for 30 minutes.

we would have welcomed a true edge-to-edge picture and 120Hz refresh rate, it still stands head and shoulders above the majority.

Display: top of the line

The star of the show is indisputably the S Pen, now Bluetooth LE enabled with an integrated battery that charges in under a minute when docked. Excluding the nib, the entire stylus is drenched in a fabulous yellow and curiously Ocean Blue is the only model to not come with a matching colour. Bluetooth functionality really changes the game as now the S Pen is not just a passive tool limited to writing and drawing. It works as a remote control of sorts with a single press and double press of the button on the side triggering various functions. You don’t need to be in its line of sight to work but within the 30 feet range for it to register the command. Applications for this include taking pictures from afar from a stand or during a video recording, switching the camera side, changing presentation slides, controlling music playback and third-party implementation is said to be coming. Jotting down on a sleep screen is convenient and the note can be pinned for half an hour. The artistically inclined can exploit its

It would be no exaggeration to say that the 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity screen having 516ppi (pixels per inch) is among the best displays we have seen with brilliant colour reproduction, deep blacks, clear whites and smooth gradients. It’s certainly hard to understate the richness and vividness that can be felt. By default, it runs at a resolution of 2220x1080 (FHD+) but there is a choice to crank it up to 2960x1440 (WQHD+). There are minimal bezels on the sides with enough to fit in the cameras and speaker thus banishing the need of a notch. The floating Always on Display can be set to a variety of styles of which there are plenty and can also be disabled. Auto Brightness does a good job of maintaining the lighting appropriate to the environment and never felt it necessary to tweak. With Mobile HDR, compatible content on video streaming apps like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix looks excellent and even regular content gets a boost with the Video Enhancer mode. Although W W W.T 3 I N D I A . CO M

S Pen: main attraction

potential by painting, calligraphy, sketching with the finer tip supporting 4,096 pressure levels. In the office, select-and-cut, magnify, folder preview by hovering and translation will reign supreme we surmise.

Performance: power to the max We got the 6GB RAM+128GB storage variant which performed super smooth owing to the top end Exynos 9810 SoC from Samsung. Apps opened in a jiffy with zero hints of lag or stutter and we did not experience a single crash. Playing intensive games currently in trend aka Fortnite and PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) felt liberating when cranking all the settings to the max with no slowdowns but our hands started to beg for relief after crossing the hour mark. We were concerned when facing erratic network signals that constantly fluctuated and barely remained full in a number of places. We checked this by inserting the SIM cards into another device in the same areas to compare and there was a noticeable difference in the reception. For now, the intuitive Samsung Experience 9.5 is running on Android Oreo 8.1 and we hope to see Android Pie soon as gesture navigation was SEPTEMBER 2018 T3 Tomorrow’s Technology Today 73

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sorely missed. RAM management was fine with more than half of it always free but the Sleep mode was a tad too aggressive in making the apps go to sleep. The old adage ‘two’s a company three’s a crowd’ suits Bixby to a T especially when we have two competent AI namely Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant a tap or voice command away. We can’t count the times its dedicated button was inadvertently pressed only for it interrupts and no option of disabling or reassigning made us frustrated. Sure, the interface has improved but not enough for it to disrupt our work. We loved listening to music and watching videos on the AKG tuned stereo speakers that are amply loud and clear. The bundled AKG earphones are just as wonderful for those not wanting to broadcast their songs to the public. A software-based implementation of Dolby Atmos helps boost the audio by giving it a wider soundstage. It’s nothing earth shattering but a decent enhancement that we opted to keep on. The jump to a 4000mAh battery works wonders to cater to the extreme user demographics by ensuring a full 74 T3 Tomorrow’s Technology Today SEPTEMBER 2018

charge will last all day in most scenarios within reason but don’t expect the same with heavy usage. Powering it up doesn’t take much time with Quick Charge but version 2.0 is a tad too old for our tastes with 4+ already out in the market. Those who also plan to buy the Galaxy Watch should invest in the separately sold Wireless Charger Duo that can charge both simultaneously. We suggest going for the higher end model if you want it to double as a storage device supporting up to 512GB microSD making it one of the first to offer 1TB in total. For all intents and purposes, 128GB will suffice for the majority.

Camera: old dog, AI tricks We were a bit sad to see the exact same cameras from the S9+ used here. That isn’t to slight it because it was amazing but we’ve come to expect more from the Note series that always paves its own path. To recap, there is a dual camera setup consisting of a 12MP lens with SuperSpeed Dual Pixel Autofocus (AF), f/1.5 / f/2.4 dual aperture and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and a 12MP zoom

lens with f/2.4 aperture and OIS while the front has an 8MP AF with f/1.7 lens. What’s new is the AI software that analyses a scene and intelligently detects the subject matter. There are 20 categories ranging from but not limited to a person to animal to cityscape which is nice. With it, things like contrast, saturation and white balance are adjusted to give the snap some added oomph. We appreciated flaw detection popping up after a shot to inform us when the picture was taken is less than ideal like if the lens is smeared, a person has blinked or too much backlight is obstructing the photo. Daylight output is great as usual but it’s low light conditions where the Note9 shines and exploits its wide aperture and superior processing to the full giving minimal amount of noise. Manual mode will keep the pros happy providing them with controls over everything to fine tune to their delight. An update with the August 2018 security patch brought with it the option to shoot 0.2 or 0.4 seconds of slow-mo footage. The former is recorded at 960FPS and the latter is stuck to 480FPS requiring a very W W W.T 3 I N D I A . CO M

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THINK BIG The Note 9 is a large device b t the tapered build and rounde ed edges help make it handy.

steady grip on the device for optimal results. AR Emoji can turn your face into emojis and animate them but the results are nothing to brag about. Selfies get elevated with Selfie Focus that adds the right amount of depth and Wide Selfie works to capture a group of people together.

Security, DeX and the rest The holy trinity of the fingerprint, face unlock and iris scan are present to keep your data secure. The fingerprint sensor is fast and responsive but it could have been shifted further down to be ergonomic. Intelligent Scan combines iris scan and face unlock to open up in a number of conditions even in the dark where a number of scanners simply fail. There were times when it prompted us to hold the phone ‘more upright’ though but it was minimal. Samsung Knox adds another layer of security for extra peace of mind. Gone is the need of a DeX Pad with users able to connect to a Monitor with just a USB Type-C to HDMI connector to mirror the Note onto a larger screen. Mouse control takes some time getting used to as W W W.T 3 I N D I A . CO M

directional orientation is slightly tricky but the on-screen keyboard works as intended. Existing Dex Pad owners shouldn’t fret as it can still be used to connect in external peripherals like a wired keyboard or mouse to emulate a true desktop. Notable things packed inside the box are a transparent protective cover that we recommend using as soon as possible, USB Type-C cable, USB Type-C to Type-A adapter that will be handy in many situations, AKG earphones, fast charger, separate tools for ejecting the SIM and S Pen tips, extra earbuds and S Pen tips. We’d have liked a DeX cable to be there as well. Conclusion An all-rounder with everything you’d ever want and then some, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 might not innovate but provides the best in what it does. For it to reach perfection, we hope to see quick software updates to iron out the niggles. In summation, there are no compromises to be had here and you get exactly what you pay for: a class-leading premium product.

VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED: S Pen, Display, Cameras, DeX without dock WE’D IMPROVE: Weight, Bixby, Older Quick Charge, Signal issue THE LAST WORD: The Galaxy Note9 is an evolution rather than a revolution but one that is unrivalled

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Xiaomi Poco F1

PRICE `20,999 (6/64GB), `23,999 (6/128GB), `28 `28,999 999 (8/256GB), (8/256GB) `29 `29,999 999 (8/256GB) Armored Edition Editio URL mi.com/in i DIMENSIONS 155.5x75.2x8.8mm WEIGHT 182g DISPLAY 6.18-inch Full HD+ (2246x1080) CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 RAM 6GB/8GB INTERNAL STORAGE 64GB/128GB/256GB CAMERA 12MP+5MP (rear), 20MP (front) DUAL SIM Yes EXPANDABLE STORAGE Yes OS MIUI BATTERY Y 4000mAh QUICK CHARGE 3.0 Yes

F1 is fast, good looking and affordable WORDS KUNAL GANGAR iaomi has had an interesting year so far. Not only was the company recently listed on the stock exchange in Hong Kong, its Indian subsidiary rose to the top in the world’s second largest smartphone market. However, most of the phones that Xiaomi sells falls under the sub-Rs. 20,000 range. Sure, there’s Mi Mix 2 at `29,999 but there’s still a gap they need to fill. Enter Poco. Poco is Xiaomi’s sub-brand that will design and engineer their devices independently but also take advantage of Xiaomi’s massive supply chain and its after-sales network. The first device under the new sub-brand is F1 and we take a thorough look to see if it can live up to the hype. Xiaomi-branded phones, be it the Redmi or the Redmi Note series, they seem to follow a similar design pattern. But since Poco acts as a separate entity, F1 seems to break the mould for its maiden device.

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a polycarbonate back. We guess it was the cost that made Poco go with polycarbonate but the decision has its advantages, usability-wise. The phone does not feel slippery like its metal or glass counterpart and gives the phone a good grip in the hands. Another advantage is that polycarbonate is more durable in terms of scratches and falls than other materials, thus eliminating the need to slap a case at the back. However, Poco is still bundling a soft case with all the F1 phones. The Poco F1 is available three different colours - black, blue and red, and one special edition, which is our favourite. Called the Armoured Edition, the back panel of the phone is made from Kevlar material that is used in military and aviation industry. The front is dominated by a huge display with a notch housing various sensors and front camera just above it; dual cameras and fingerprint

sensor at the back; USB-C and speaker grille at the bottom; 3.5mm headphone jack at the top; power and +/- volume buttons on the right and a hybrid SIM slow on the left. Overall, the Poco F1’s unassuming design may not attract everyone’s attention but it’s practical and not bad to look or use.

State-of-the-art hardware and performance Let’s start with the display. The phone features a 6.18-inch FHD+ (2246x1080) display with an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. We found the display to be good enough for daily use with crisp text and pictures with good legibility in sunlight, thanks to 500nit of brightness. It has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, supports reading mode to reduce display’s blue light emission and allows tweaking of colour temperature and contrast. Poco calls the F1 “Master of Speed” W W W.T 3 I N D I A . CO M

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and rightly so. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor with a clock speed of up to 2.8GHz and 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and as you’d expect in this situation, the phone is fast. It handles most graphics demanding games and processing intensive apps with ease. The phone also features LiquidCool technology that helps to keep the SoC temperature in check to deliver sustained peak performance. In terms of storage, the phone comes with options of 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. For heavy users, there’s an option to expand storage further with a microSD card (up to 256GB). Security-wise, the phone allows unlocking the device conventionally via a PIN, a pattern or users can use the fingerprint sensor. F1 also has face unlock and is equipped with an infrared illuminator and an infrared camera that helps to unlock the device in pitch-dark scenarios, which we found to be a mixed bag. While the phone would unlock in a completely dark environment, there were instances where it would just not detect the face. The Poco F1 runs MIUI 9 based on Android Oreo but the biggest change is that the MIUI is optimised and tweaked. MIUI for Poco gains an app drawer that sorts out apps based on their category or icon colours, faster W W W.T 3 I N D I A . CO M

security updates and a turbocharged engine that claims to improve app loading times. Poco has confirmed that the latest MIUI based on Android Pie will be released before the end of this year. The software, however, is not without its quirks. During our use with full-screen gestures, some apps didn’t correctly utilise the full display. There was another instance where the screen would go back to the previous app while the apps were updating in the background. However, there’s nothing that could not be fixed with a software update. Battery life is one of the biggest limitations for today’s smartphones but Poco F1’s 4000mAh battery is amazing. A day was easy to pass by without worrying about the battery but in our moderate use with about 5 hours of screen time, we got about 1.5 days on a single charge. And when you run out, there’s a Quick Charge 3.0 charger inside the sales package for a quick top up. On the camera front, the Poco F1 sports a dual camera set up at the back with a 12MP IMX363 sensor with f/1.9 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels and 5MP f/2.0 secondary sensor. The camera supports dual-pixel autofocus and AI mode. The result is better quality pictures with good details, even in low-light

and insanely fast autofocus. The AI mode helps to analyse different scenes (up to 206 across 25 categories) and nudges the user to adjust the picture settings for a better output. The phone takes decent bokeh shots in portrait mode and can record videos up to 4K with EIS and slow motion to take up to 1080p at 240fps. The 20MP selfie camera on the front takes advantage of Super Pixel technology that combines four pixels into one for improved selfies.

Conclusion Despite few software kinks and polycarbonate shell, the Poco F1 has everything going for itself. For a starting price of `20,999, you’re getting a value-for-money device, top-of-the-line hardware, good camera and an excellent battery life.

VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED Performance, Battery life WE’D IMPROVE Software THE LAST WORD You can’t get a better phone than Poco F1 at this price

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Honor Play Flagship performance at an aggressive price

PRICE `19,999 (4/64GB), `23,999 (6/64GB) URL hihonor.in DIMENSIONS 157.9x74.3x7.5mm WEIGHT 176g DISPLAY LQFK )XOO +' [ CPU .LULQ with AI RAM 4GB/6GB INTERNAL STORAGE 64GB CAMERA 03 03 UHDU 03 (front) DUAL SIM Yes OS (08, EDVHG RQ $QGURLG BATTERY Y P$K

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onor has been consistently launching some interesting devices that offer an excellent price-performance ratio. The latest to join its portfolio is Honor Play that guarantees high-end hardware and software experience for an affordable price. Honor’s recent spate of launches has been glass, so it’s refreshing to see Honor Play adopting a metal design. Available in choices of black and blue, blue the metal ďŹ nish att the th back b k and d the glass front dominated by the display and thin bezels give the phone a premium look. The dual cameras along with the ash and ďŹ ngerprint sensor are placed at the back while a speaker, 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C port are placed at the bottom. The hybrid SIM slot is on the left and the power and volume buttons are on the right. Honor phones generally come with their in-house developed Kirin processors and Honor Play is no surprise. With 4GB RAM and agship SoC onboard, the Honor Play is great to use with smooth and stutter-free performance. Honor Play runs EMUI 8.2 (based on Android 8.1) and while it’s heavily customised, some of the features it brings are handy. For instance, it supports face unlock and keeps lock screen notiďŹ cations hidden until it is unlocked. Smart AI gallery classiďŹ es pictures and automatically segregates them depending on time, location, holiday, or occasions. The interesting thing, however, is the phone comes with GPU Turbo, which is Huawei/Honor’s solution to improve graphics eďŹƒciency while at the same time improve battery life. Currently, there are only a handful of games supporting GPU Turbo and PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is one of them. We played PUBG on the device and found the overall performance to be good. The only drawback right now with GPU Turbo is that Honor has to work with developers to integrate GPU Turbo and the game cannot take advantage of the feature automatically. GPU Turbo will eventually be rolled out to other Honor devices in the coming months. The phone has a 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080x2340) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen looks great with good colours and contrast. Users can even change the colour temperature and the resolution to HD+ to save battery life. Honor Play has a 16MP+2MP setup at the back and takes advantage of AI to recognise different objects in real time and while it does a good job in recognising them, the optimisations AI implements aren’t up to the mark. In most instances, we are better without AI. Pictures shot in daylight were good but the camera suffered in low-light scenarios. The camera quality is just about okay. The phone can capture videos to up to 4K and supports EIS. However, it works only if you shoot at Full HD or below. SelďŹ e-wise, the 16MP front-facing camera captures decent selďŹ es. All said and done, Honor Play looks great and delivers agship performance with good battery life but needs some work on the camera front.

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VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED Design, Performance WE’D IMPROVE Camera THE LAST WORD Aggressively SULFHG SKRQH WKDW RIIHUV ćDJVKLS grade performance only to be let down by the camera

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Xiaomi Mi A2 The new Android One phone focuses on camera WORDS KUNAL GANGAR ast year’s Mi A1 may not have been a runaway success as Xiaomi would have liked but nonetheless, the Mi A1 was a good phone. They’ve now followed up with the aptly named Mi A2. The Mi A2 is a good-looking d l ki smartphone artphone with its metal unibody shell and a huge display but we found the phone to be a bit slippery. The smooth back along with a 7.3mm slim body made the phone difficult to hold. The large dual camera sensor also protrudes at the back. One workaround to both these issues is to use the case provided in the sales package. When it comes to port placements, the fingerprint sensor is placed at the back, USB-C at the bottom and infrared blaster at the top. Interestingly, 3.5mm headphone jack did not make the cut to the list of ports on the Mi A2. The Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ (2160x1080) display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and contrast ratio of 1500:1. We found the display to be okay in terms of brightness and the ability to adjust colour temperature. The only two things the display supports is adaptive brightness and night light. There’s ambient display support as well that lights up the screen when a new notification comes in. Handling the phone’s processing tasks is Snapdragon 660 chip that aims to bring flagship-level performance to a mid-range device. Coupled with 4GB RAM, the phone works fairly well with no obvious signs of lags or stutter. There’s 64GB of internal memory with no provision to expand it further via a microSD card. Xiaomi will soon release a 128GB variant though. Just like the A1, the A2 runs stock Android OS with few visible changes like pre-installed Mi apps and camera interface. The Mi A2 runs Android Oreo but will soon get the latest Android Pie as the software updates are handled by Xiaomi. The 3010mAh battery with moderate use lasts a day but comes with Quick Charge 4+ support and with a compatible charger, allows the phone to charge quickly. The Mi A2 has a 12MP primary sensor with a f/1.75 aperture and a 20MP secondary supporting Pixel binning tech at the back and it has been a delight to use them. Mi A2 has one of the best cameras you’ll find in a device in

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this price range. The details, colour reproduction are excellent and so is the low-light performance. Manual mode has been added that allows selecting the lens before shooting. On the video front, it can record to up to 4K at 30fps and supports EIS. The front-facing 20MP camera takes good quality selfies and comes with Beautify, HDR and pixel binning support. The Mi A2 is a good phone with excellent camera performance. While we weren’t particularly fond of its slim design and protruding camera, we’re sure many would appreciate its thinness.

VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED Camera WE’D IMPROVE Battery life THE LAST WORD The second Android One Xiaomi phone gives the simplicity of stock Android with a great camera performance

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TP-Link LB130 The new smart bulb goes multicolour `4,999, TP-LINK.IN mart bulbs have seen a surge in demand in the last couple of years but one of the prohibitive factors is the requirement of a dedicated hub. TP-Link bulbs work without the need of a hub and the new one to join its expanding lineup is the LB130. Installing and setting up the bulb is a cinch. The default E27 lamp base is something that is not common in Indian homes but the company bundles a B22 base holder for free. One feature that distinguishes the new bulb from TP-Link’s existing lineup is the multicolour support. And to use it, all a user needs to do is install the Kasa app. The app allows the bulb to be controlled remotely, change the colour and the brightness as well as set and customise different scenes. Reading, Dining, Home Party, Good Night are

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some of the scenes available. The 11W bulb has a brightness of 800 lumens and is energy efficient by up to 80 per cent when compared to a 60W incandescent bulb with similar brightness. There’s even a Circadian Mode that automatically matches the light to the time of day by adjusting brightness and warmth as the sun rises and sets. The smart bulb can be controlled with voice via Amazon Alexa, which can be done by activating the free Kasa skill available in the Skills menu of the Alexa app or via Google Assistant. Needless to say, voice control works flawlessly on both. All in all, the LB130 is a no-frill bulb that does not rely on a hub for you to enjoy all the smart bulb features, including various scenes, different colours and circadian mode.

VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED Ease of use WE’D IMPROVE Should come with the B22 base out of the box THE LAST WORD An affordable multicolour bulb with all the smarts

G-Drive mobile SSD R Series These portable SSDs are built to last `12,999, G-TECHNOLOGY.COM SDs are generally more reliable and durable than HDDs but WD’s sub-brand, G-Technology is taking it a notch higher with the mobile SSD R Series. G-DRIVE mobile SSD R is meant for outdoors and the design reflects that. It’s compact and easily fits in a pocket or a laptop sleeve and rugged to withstand extreme temperature and accidental drops. The exterior is IP67 certified, that makes it dust and water resistant. It even comes with a 3-metre drop protection and 1000 pounds (~450 kilograms) crushproof rating. The drive is bundled with a regular USB-C to USB-A cable for backward compatibility and USB-C to USB-C supporting USB 3.1 Gen 2. It comes pre-formatted to work with Mac OS out of the box but requires a reformat if you’ll use it on Windows. When it comes to performance, the drive is rated to give a transfer speed of around 560MB/s and in our test, the throughput speed averaged around 518-522MB/s. G-DRIVE mobile SSD R claims to offer durability and performance and G-Technology’s offering delivers them convincingly.

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VERDICT THE LAST WORD if you’re looking for an external portable drive for outdoors, G-DRIVE mobile SSD R is a perfect candidate.

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Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD F20

PRICE `31,995 URL casioindiashop.com DIMENSIONS Approx. 61.7x57.7x15.3mm WEIGHT 92g DISPLAY Y 1.32-inch dual layer display (320x300) OS Wear OS by Google WATER RESISTANT Yes, up to 50 meters DURABILITY MIL-STD-810G SENSORS Pressure, accelerometer, gyrometer, compass (magnetic) MICROPHONE Yes WI-FI WI FI Yes

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ear OS-running i smartwatches twatches come in different differen designs, sizes, and colours so we got intrigued when Casio announced a follow up of its F10 smartwatch. The Pro Trek Smart WSD F20 builds on the features of its predecessor aimed for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts, where toughness and performance matter more than anything else. The F20 may not please many because of its huge dial and rugged looks but that’s more of a feature than a tradeoff. The 1.32-inch dual layer display is protected by the large bezel with three physical buttons on the right, each separated with a button guard. The top ‘Tool’ button offers various functions like the compass, barometer, and the altimeter. In the centre, is a dedicated Android Wear button used for navigation and at the bottom is the location tracking app. Despite the design, the display is not circular, akin to the Moto 360’s “shelf” bottom. The touch response on the smartwatch is fast and smooth. But F20’s trick up its sleeve is the dual layer display. While the time is displayed on the monochrome LCD, measurement data and apps are shown on the colour display that helps with the visibility (but not much when we tried out) and improved battery life. We took the smartwatch for a hike to the outskirts and the results were convincing. The compass worked well and barometer proved to be a lifesaver with the accurate weather forecast and rain precipitation data. The built-in GPS worked fine but navigating was a tad cumbersome when we tried to pinpoint a location. With the varied gradient changes, the altimeter provided near-to-perfect altitude data. The watch runs on Wear OS 2, which means, you’ve got access to Google Assistant, phone notifications and all the bells and whistles associated with Google’s smartwatch OS. The F20 with its military grade materials and its 50mm water resistance capability is tough and functional. If you are an outdoor person or an adventure junkie looking for a smartwatch, F20 is a compelling buy. For the rest of us, there are more capable watches out there.

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VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED Display, GPS WE’D IMPROVE Magnetic charging THE LAST WORD A good smartwatch for outdoor enthusiasts

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PRICE `29,990 URL sony.co.in DIMENSIONS 150x83x16mm WEIGHT 280g DISPLAY RESOLUTION 854x480 PROJECTION SIZE 120-inches at projection distance of 3.45m LAMP TECH DLP IntelliBright LAMP LIFE Up to 50,000 hours CONTRAST RATIO 400:1 INTERFACE HDMI 1.4 SPEAKER 1W BATTERY 5000mAh BATTERY LIFE Up to 2 hours

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Sony MP-CD1 Mobile projection made easy WORDS KUNAL GANGAR ew companies have tried their hand in mobile projection in the last few years. While companies like Samsung and a few others preferred to concoct a smartphone with a built-in projector, Motorola went ahead and created a mod for its Moto Z phones. Sony, on the other hand, reckons a dedicated accessory is an answer to mobile projection. The MP-CD1 features a sleek metal design and a black slipcase for carrying it around. The focus slider is placed on the left side while the ports - USB-C, USB-A out, HDMI and 3.5mm audio jack on the right side. There’s a fan to take care of heat dissipation underneath the unit and a tripod socket. MP-CD1’s design is practical and has been clearly designed with portability in mind. During our use, we found MP-CD1’s performance to be okay. While ease of use is one of the strong points of MP-CD1 and its brightness, the projector lacks in terms of resolution. It uses Texas Instrument’s DLP IntelliBright technology that improves the brightness to up to ANSI 105 lumens but this brightness comes at the expense of resolution. The projector supports a maximum resolution

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of (854x480) and the low resolution is obvious when you expand the viewing area (it supports up to 120-inches at a projection distance of 3.45m). The projector comes with a 1W speaker, which is weak in most occasions but the device comes with a 3.5mm audio jack to connect headphones or external speakers. Auto keystone helps to correct the projection even when the device is projecting on a surface at an angle. The built-in 5000mAh battery is good enough to last a single movie. Do note, you can’t wirelessly project from a mobile device. You need a Chromecast-like device and while it’s not advertised, Sony bundles a third-party casting device that makes projecting YouTube, Netflix, etc, wirelessly possible from the smartphone. MP-CD1 scores high on the ease of use, portability, and lamp brightness. But the projector suffers from the weak audio output and low resolution. If portability is the top-most priority, MP-CD1 won’t disappoint but if projection quality is what you’re looking for, you might want to look elsewhere.

VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED Design, Ease of use, Brightness WE’D IMPROVE Speaker THE LAST WORD MP-CD1 is compelling as a portable projection device but falls short in resolution

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HP Omen X When money is not a barrier WORDS ANKUSH MAHAJAN

P has been making all the right moves lately with regards to its gaming line-up and the Omen X is the perfect example of that. While it’s technically a laptop, treating it like a portable desktop is more fitting taking into consideration the massive heft of the machine. Even the power supply is massive but very stylish. The excellent build quality is evident as there are no creaks or discernible bending when pressure is applied. The mix of metal and plastic gives hint at the thought that went into the construction. A nice touch is the transparent acrylic window at the bottom offering a glimpse at the components within. Inside this glorious beast is an overclockable Intel Core i7-7820HK, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, 32GB DDR4 memory, 2TB SSD and 1TB HDD. The AP047 model we’ve received for review is the top end configuration if it wasn’t evident enough although we wonder why the newer 8th Generation Intel processor was skipped. The 17.3” Full HD display with Nvidia GYSNC makes great use of the IPS panel and 144Hz refresh rate that makes even daily navigation feel smooth. You’ll notice two curved hinges attached to the middle of the screen bezel having the effect of a bulging out body. This is partly done for dissipating the main heat from the large vents at the back and smaller ones at the edges. Using an external mouse becomes a problem as the heat from the sides will hit your hand making it unbearable after a certain point in time. The port placement is spread across all the sides allowing for easy and convenient access. The RGB mechanical keyboard is a sight to behold. It is lit up and typing is a pleasure with a satisfying amount of travel and resistance. An oddity was the ridiculously long right control bar. Next to it lies the touchpad with fairly accurate tracking and separate mouse keys that could have been better. The Bang&Olufsen speakers were adequate for listening to music or watching videos but it is recommended to use the external audio equipment. We played a variety of games as well as ran benchmarks in them and not a single game went below 60FPS with all settings at maximum. This includes the expensive shadow and Nvidia specific toggles that tank the framerate more often than not. Do note that we kept anti-aliasing at FXAA or at most 2x MSAA because at this screen size applying too much gives minimal gains at the cost of worse performance. Our selection included Quantum Break, Assassins Creed: Origins, Far Cry V, Final Fantasy XV, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Just Cause 3. As long as you are forgiving of the small quirks, the Omen X should be at the top of your list as the ultimate desktop replacement.

PRICE `3,26,391 (AP047) URL www.hpshopping.in/omen DIMENSIONS 1.43 x 16.73 x 12.88” WEIGHT 4.57Kg RAM 32 GB PC4-22400 DDR4-2800 Intel XMP GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB GDDR5X PROCESSOR 7th Gen Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor i7-7820HK STORAGE 1 TB Serial ATA (7200RPM), 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD SPEAKER Stereo (Bang & Olufsen Audio) OS Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) DISPLAY 17.3” LED Backlit (144Hz) RESOLUTION 1920 x 1080 Full HD BACKLIT KEYBOARD Yes PORTS 1x HDMI v2.0a (HDR) with HDCP 2.2, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2, 3x USB 3.1, 1x Headphone/Mic, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x Kensington Lock Slot BATTERY 6 Cell Li-Ion

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The Omen Command Centre enables customisation of the keyboard lighting and assignment of macros to the programmable keys.

VERDICT WE’RE IMPRESSED Performance, RGB lighting, build, lid logo WE’D IMPROVE Older generation processor, side vent, THE LAST WORD HP went all out on this on this really expensive machine sure to attract the gaze of loaded gamers.

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Inkitt READ, WRITE AND MAYBE EVEN EARN MONEY

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(BNJOH .POJUPS Free ; App store, Google Play y Inkitt is a platform for new and aspiring writers to show off their work and on the ip side, a place where readers can broad their reading horizons and expand their tastes. While there are many apps out there for this, very few can actually be taken seriously by those wanting to establish a literary career. Since Inkitt is also a publishing house, they can help with marketing and provide 25% royalties. There’s a strict vetting process that separate the proverbial wheat from the chaff ensuring only

high quality content can appear there. Genres include but are not limited to Fantasy, Sci-ďŹ , Thriller, Young Adult etc. The interface is simple divided into 4 categories namely Library, Discover, News and More which includes access to proďŹ le, reading stats, contacting support and changing accounts. The font and background can be tweaked according to liking giving the entire experience a personalised feel. Currently, there are over 1,80,000 stories by approx. 60,000 authors to choose from.

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FIND OUT THE STORY BEHIND THE ART Free ; App store , Google Play Haven’t you ever been curious about the story regarding a certain art piece? What went behind something that has reached modern art status? DailyArt will help increase knowledge and satisfy your curiosity about this perfectly. It boasts a database of over 2,000 masterpieces, 700 artist biographies and information about 500 museum collections. That alone should keep users busy for a good while allowing them to 84 T3 Tomorrow’s Technology Today SEPTEMBER 2018

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maintain a list of favourites and share them with others. After setting up an account, it can be checked on a number of devices like tablets and even smartwatches. There is an option to place a widget as well as set a particular time in the morning or evening for a push notiďŹ cation. The UI is tastefully done without falling for the trap of ďŹ lling it with too many colours as is the case with similar apps.

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T3 3 India as a magazine/ezine rightly focuses on products that are new and under development. This, of course, does not suggest or imply that everything old is bad and outdated. The pace at which technology moves, demands that we cover all product developments for our readers. In few cases, this means going back to the

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past. Look at the worldwide revival of turntables. Only 15 years ago, the turntable was consigned to the dustbin. Today, pressing plants are hard pressed to meet the demand. The area where retro is most in demand is music – both Western and Indian, and T3 3 India seeks to address this gap. We hope you enjoy this section.

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Aretha Franklin

ARETHA FRANKLIN 1942 TO 2018 Words: H. S. Billimoria Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul died on August 16, 2018 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Aretha’s father CL Franklin was a Baptist preacher in Detroit and the gospel singing she heard in his church was her musical foundation. In 1960, at the age of 18, she embarked on her musical career and achieved great commercial success. Amongst her acclaimed albums are ‘I never loved a man the way I love you’, ‘Lady soul’, ‘Young, gifted and black’, ‘Amazing grace’ and ‘Sparkle’. Although her career was revived in the 1980s, her best period was in the 60s & early 70s.

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Aretha won 18 Grammy awards and has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her as the number one greatest singer of all time. Aretha Franklin‘s music lives on. Artist like Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston and Natalie Cole have openly admitted their admiration for her music. Former US president, Bill Clinton described Franklin as one of America’s greatest national treasures.

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