SHOWSTOPPER

Gadgets that showcase the very best that design and technology have to offer

ADVENTURE TECH

Outdoor escapades are all about adventuring amongst nature, but these experiences can be even wilder with access to the right tech to dial up the excitement

WATER

Whether it’s the sea or the river, these aquatic activities are worth diving into

SWIMRUN

More than just a multisport pursuit for people who don’t have a bike, SwimRun and Aquathon events involve multiple land and water stages, and usually take place in stunning landscapes such as the Lake District or the Scilly Isles, with alternating running and swimming sections along trails and across lakes, bays or along sections of a river.

ROCK

Clambering up tough surfaces doesn’t have to be rock hard

VIA FERRATA

Offering non-technical climbers the chance to experience how it feels to cling to the side of a vertiginous rock face, via ferrata are alpine routes formed by permanently placed metal rungs set into the side of mountains. Historically, such ‘iron roads’ were used by combatants in WWI, during a terrible sky-high battle for control of the Dolomite Mountains between Italy and Austria, but now thousands of the routes are explored by recreational climbers on the continent, and the UK has several via ferratas too.

TRAILS

Great gear for getting off the beaten track

CANICROSS

Running with your best buddy is very rewarding, especially if your mate has four legs and helps you up the gnarliest hills. Born in Scandinavia, canicross has become big in Britain, but there’s more to running efficiently with your dog than you might realise. It’s important to use the correct kit, and never over-exercise your dog – especially in summer.

ROAD

It could be on foot, on wheels or by board…

E-SCOOTING

Heralded as an obvious answer to urban road congestion and the resultant air pollution, folding e-scooters are widely used in cities across Europe. Many models now offer indicators, lighting, regenerative braking and a host of other features. Currently you can’t use a privately owned e-scooter on UK roads and pavements, but if you have access to private sealed surfaces, these powerpacked machines can provide an exhilarating ride.

SKY

Catch some serious – and some not-so-serious – air

KITESURFING

Although wing-sports are currently soaring in popularity, no other board-based activity can come close to the aerial capability and flamboyance enjoyed by skilled kitesurfers, who sometimes seem to spend as much time in the air as they do skimming the waves. Jumps of over 35 metres in height have been recorded, with hangtime exceeding 20 seconds.

MUST-HAVE GREEN GEAR

Whether it’s cameras, phones, trackers or all sorts of other tech, there’s a fantastic sustainable option out there

Complete laptop & tablet kit

Get ready for the new term (or new job!) with the perfect combination of laptop, tablet and accessories for you

Mid-sized EV SUVs

Picking from an expanding market, we’ve put three EV SUVs through the testing mill to see which one’s the most sophisticated and reliable

WHAT’S ON TEST…

1 Audi Q4 e-tron Audi’s smallest electric SUV

AUDI Q4 E-TRON

A mid-sized SUV that’s fun to drive, this is a tempting proposition

BMW iX1

BMW’s entry-level electric SUV looks great and is a bundle of fun to drive

MERCEDES EQE SUV

A family-friendly option for premium buyers that need an all-purpose EV

THE OVERALL WINNER IS…

BMW iX1 From £53,295, bmw.co.uk WE’RE IMPRESSED

5 ESSENTIAL EV ROAD TRIP ADD-ONS

These accessories will keep your new EV charged and clean – and could even protect your no-claims bonus

HOW WE TEST

In T3, we feature only the finest gadgets

Meet the team

JOSH RUSSELL Editor MICHELLE McLAREN Art Editor RUSSELL

Editor’s letter

August always feels like a time for great

Horizon

The best new tech heading your way

Don’t kill off the BD-R… yet

Jon Bentley laments the demise of the recordable Blu-ray – and wonders which state-of-the-art storage medium will take its place

BIKEPACKING CHANGED MY LIFE!

Aperol Spritz served in enamel mugs, watercolour painting sessions and swims in reservoirs – bikepacking is indeed the best way to enjoy the great outdoors, as Matt Kollat discovered

ROLLS-ROYCE GOES ELECTRIC

The first all-electric Rolls-Royce, the Spectre is a two-door coupe for a new generation of Rolls-Royce driver. T3’s Mat Gallagher went to the US for a test drive

THE BEST SMART LOCK EVER?

The Ultion Nuki Plus means you’ll never lose your keys again

NEW BRUTAL

Raw, honest and simple: brutalism is making a comeback for interior design in 2023. Get ready to bare all!

GADGET GURU

T3’s immortal tech guy offers up more advice that won’t fade away

The dawn of the Super Trainer

Active Editor Matt Kollat takes a good hard look at the new phenomenon and whether Super Trainers are worth the splurge

Nothing Phone (2)

AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET

Philips Fidelio FB1

ALL ABOUT THAT BASS

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

MAJOR RAZR

Mac Studio M2 Max

MAC’S POWER

Google Pixel Tablet

HOME SLATE

Sony WF-1000XM5

BUD LIGHT

Insta360 GO 3

GO FULL CIRCLE

BEST OF THE BEST

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LUXURIES

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