NEW TECH NOVEMBER

Fall always brings with it a shower of new gear. Here’s the lowdown on all the latest, sweetest tech of this season.

1. LAPTOP MacBook Pro 14 / 16

If you thought last year’s M1 MacBooks were fast, wait till you check out the newest bunch. Power users will love the new M1 Max / Pro processors, but it’s not just about raw speed. The new Pros also come with a new design, and bigger, sharper Mini-LED displays. Meanwhile, the oft-criticised Touch Bar is gone, while the crowdfavourite MagSafe charging is back! From `1,94,900; apple.com/in

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2. SMARTPHONE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

If you feel that a phone and a tablet in one device seems like a great idea, check out the new Fold3. It has a 6.2in main display, and tucked away inside is a 7.6in tabletstyle screen for when it’s time to kick back and read your favourite graphic novels. The rest of the specs are suitably high-end, with a Snapdragon 888 processor, a triple-camera setup at the back, dual front cameras, and S-Pen support. `1,49,999; samsung.com/in

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3. SMART HOME GADGET Qubo Smart Home Hub

This all-in-one smart home hub works its magic whether you’re at home or away. There’s in-built Alexa and a speaker for when you’re lounging on the weekend, and a cloud-enabled security camera with face recognition and motion detection for peace of mind when you’re travelling. `6,650; amazon.in ――

4. WIFI Linksys Velop AX4200 WIFI 6 Mesh System

Have you been loading up on new toys this season? Pair them with speedy, no-drop WiFi across your home with the Velop mesh system. There’s WiFi 6 for ultra-fast, low-latency access, the ability to add any Linksys router as a new node, a dynamic backhaul channel that ensures all three WiFi bands can be used by your devices, and support for Apple HomeKit. From `19,999; linksys.com/in

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5. SMARTWATCH OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition

We know how much you millennials love Harry Potter. So does OnePlus, apparently. The new OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition is proof that you’re not alone in your lingering Pottermania. You get all the goodies you’d want— up to two weeks of battery life, IP68 water resistance, over a hundred tracking modes, and music storage— and it’s all wrapped up in a hand-polished case, with a leather band and special Harry Potter watchfaces. `16,999; oneplus.in

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