elite GADGETS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
DELVE INTO T3’ S LIST OF MUST-HAVE TECH TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER…
01 Hisense M7000
If your downtime is mostly spent gaming or streaming, you’ll need a TV with serious grunt to deliver an optimum high-def experience. The ULED screen on Hisense’s ultra-slim newcomer boasts state-of-the-art backlight technology that sees tiny crystals enhance the picture, and displays media in 4K Ultra High Definition. The perfect partner for an Xbox One S. From $1,499 hisense.com.au
04 Google Chromecast Ultra
Entertainment fans have a new reason to deepen their, ahem, ‘imprint’ on the sofa: Google’s diminutive yet deceptively impressive dongle stokes your Ultra HD TV to life with a 4K image, and in HDR to boot if your screen supports it. Simply use your Android or iOS device as the remote, connect the Chromecast via Wi-Fi or ethernet, and you’re all set up. $99, store.google.com
02 LIFX
Mood lighting is key to getting the atmosphere right for a cosy night in. LIFX’s connected bulbs fit into existing light fixtures via standard screw or bayonet fittings, and can be tuned to offer a warm glow or bright, cool white. You can use the app on iOS, Android or Windows 10 to schedule when you want the lights to come on, saving you money on your electricity bill. $79.99, lifx.com.au
05 BrewArt Beer Droid
Become the toast of the town with BrewArt’s clever home brew kit. Gone are tricky pipes and smelly buckets, in comes ‘BrewPrints’, beers inspired by the world’s most desirable beverages. You can produce up to 10 litres of pub-quality fizzy stuff, and use your smartphone to monitor and control your brew. The ‘Droid sends push notifications at important milestones. Cheers! $799, brewart.com/au
03 iRobot Roomba 980
Let iRobot’s intelligent, app-controlled vacuum handle the floor cleaning, giving you more time to put your feet up. Smart sensors detet when the Roomba 980’s working on a hard surface or carpet, automatically giving it a boost to really suck up the cat hairs. The imaging tech makes a map of your home as it goes, so it knows where its been, and where it can – and can’t – go next time. $1,499, irobot.com.au
06 SmartEgg
Never lose sleep over a lost remote again – the SmartEgg is a compact, egg-shaped (obviously) universal remote that enables you to control any device – from your TV to the heating system – via Bluetooth and a clever app. You can even create custom functions to save you a bunch of time, such as turning on your TV and Blu-ray player at the same time with a single command. $132, aicotech.com
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Audeze SINE On-Ear Headphones
Inside each leatherclad cup of these lightweight stunners sits an 80 x 70mm planar magnetic driver. These move a significant amount of air, resulting in richer bass and punchier audio. A built-in mic means you can answer calls or chat to Siri without searching for your phone, and they fold flat if you’re taking them on your travels. They are Lightning though, so no good if you’re on Android. $799.95, apple.com/au
08 Toshiba Portégé X20
From the adaptable design to the juicy spec, this Toshiba hybrid has everything you need to stay connected with home and be entertained on the road. A seventh-generation Intel Core i7 processor and up to 16GB of RAM make this portable media machine a valiant multitasker. The X20’s dazzling 12.5” display sits atop a feather-light 1.1kg chassis. From $2,145, mytoshiba.com.au
11 B&O Play H8
The B&0 Play H8s are a masterpiece in modern headphone design – light enough to chuck in your bag, and so stylish you’re guaranteed to get looks. They’re also wireless and feature active noisecancelling, meaning plane and train noise will be a thing of the past. They may be a bit pricey and slightly heavy on the bottom end, but they’re an undeniably fantastic set of cans. $799.95, beoplay.com
09 Jackery Force 420 Pro
Until smartphone manufacturers figure out how to give us decent battery life, powerbanks are essential for travelling. This glitzy unit from Jackery is Apple- and Android-compatible, and has enough oomph to juice up your Macbook. Thanks to its whopping 20,100mAh battery, it’ll power up three devices simultaneously in case everything’s suddenly gone completely dead. $159, jackerypower.com.au
12 Revolights Eclipse+
This rim-mounted, smart lighting system gives cyclists 360-degree lumination for high-level safety. The front acts as a bright headlight, while the rear is a smart brake light that flashes when it detects you’re slowing down. The Revolights app features Strava-esque ride-tracking functionality, weather alerts, and a timeof-day sensor to ensure the lights kick in automatically once daylight fades. $328, revolights.com
10 The North Face Access Pack
Whether your day involves an important meeting or chilling on the beach, this 22-litre bag will prove vital. Featuring a mesmerising array of compartments for phones, laptops and glasses, plus elasticated straps in each sub sleeve that retrieve your tech, it’s a traveller’s dream. The top-mounted, springloaded latch and semi-rigid shell make it extra secure. $350, thenorthface.com.au
13 TomTom Go 6100
What do you mean you’re still using a UBD? Join the 21st century with TomTom’s flagship satnav. The Go 6100 features speed-camera and traffic alerts, plus free global map updates and unlimited data/roaming when you’re travelling at home or abroad, ensuring (hopefully) that you’ll never get lost. Use the MyDrive app to plot routes and ping ’em to your Go 6100 before setting off. $399, tomtom.com
14 Xbox One S
Smaller, lighter, more advanced. The One S, with up to 2TB of internal storage, uses HDR technology to deepen the contrast between brights and blacks, making the games you play look richer and feel more immersive. This redefined Xbox console supports 4K Ultra HD streaming, and Blu-rays, too, futureproofing your gaming and movie-watching set-up. From $399, xbox.com/au
15 Nico 360
Hey, all you lunatics who seek out extreme situations for kicks… why not share your daredevil antics with the help of the world’s smallest live-streaming-capable, 360-degree action camera? The waterproof Nico360 features a pair of 16MP sensors, which are capable of shooting 2,560 x 1,440-pixel video at 30fps, while rotation stabilisation tech reduces shudder. $329, nico360.com
16 Asus ROG Swift PG279Q
Elevate your gaming with this WQHD 27-inch monitor. The 2,560 x 1,440-pixel display features IPS tech for wide-angle, 178-degree viewing, while the 165Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC tech ensure that games display smoother than ever. An ergonomically designed stand with a flexible range of movement enables you to game harder, for longer, in sheer comfort. $1,199, asus.com/au 17 DJI Phantom 4
Whether you’re surfing pipes in Hawaii or slacklining in Redfern, capture the action with DJI’s best-ever, 4K-cameratoting, aerial shooter. With a top speed of 72km/h, you know it’ll keep up. Wanna play hands-free? The 4’s Autonomous ActiveTrack tech eliminates the need for a pilot, while the terrainscanning Obstacle Sensing System makes expensive crashes a thing of the past. $2,529, dji.com
18 Foreo Luna Go For Men
A busy lifestyle can play havoc with your skin, and if you don’t look after it, you could end up looking like Leatherface minus the chainsaw. The travel-sized Luna Go (a tiny version of the best-selling Luna) boasts soft silicone touch points that apply sonic pulsations to your skin, removing dead cells, unclogging pores, massaging fine wrinkles and even helping with firmness. $129, foreo.com
21 Clinique For Men Sonic System Cleansing Brush
This waterproof facial brush was developed by dermatologists to clean dirt and oil from pores, and re-energise tired skin in preparation for a shave. It runs for 180 minutes per charge, and the battery sends 9,000 sonic vibrations per minute pulsing through the antimicrobial bristles to massage your skin. Fine wrinkles? Not any more. $135, clinique.com.au
19 Oral-B Genius 9000
By far the smartest electric toothbrush you’ll have ever used. Intuitive Position Detection tech and video tracking (via your phone’s camera) guide you through a complete brushing routine, alerting you to any areas you’ve missed. It’s like having your dentist at home, but without the awkward small talk. The dishwasher-safe travel case also charges your ’brush, as well as your smartphone. $249, oralb.com
22 Panasonic ER430K
Sadly, there comes a point in every man’s life when a trimmer is the only option to tame sprouting ear hairs and nostril forests. So why not buy a trimmer that’ll last you? As the hypoallergenic, 60-degree, stainless-steel blades of this waterproof gadget trim away your hairy shame, a high-powered vacuum sucks the clippings into a collection chamber, leaving zero mess below in the sink. $39.95, panasonic.com/au
20 Braun Series 9
Do you grow facial hair quicker than a Play-Doh Mop Top? Then maybe it’s time to quit battling blunt razors and win at shaving with Braun’s award-winning, waterproof Series 9. Designed to deliver a close shave without irritating your skin, this premium shaver uses SyncroSonic vibration technology that drives 40,000 cross-cutting actions per minute. A flexible head means problem areas like under the chin are dealt with quickly, too. $499, au.braun.com
23 Aroma Sense
Ditch that limescale-encrusted showerhead and add some luxury to your morning routine. Before water gushes through this showerhead’s high-pressure spouts, it passes through a filter that releases skin- and hair-moisturising vitamin C and natural oils. A microfibre filter also blocks large contaminants from reaching your skin. The result of all this? An aromatic shower experience that leaves skin moisturised… So no need to slather on the Johnson’s afterwards. $129.99, aromasenseusa.com
24 Dyson Supersonic
It’s the hair dryer that cost over $90 million to make… You won’t have to worry about frying your pompadour when drying with the compact Supersonic: it gauges its temperature 20 times per second, then adjusts itself via a microprocessor to prevent hair damage from extreme heat. High-velocity airflow pumps out 41 litres of reduced-static air per second, making quick work of even the mightiest quiffs. $499, dyson.com.au