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  Since he can’t go to the World Cup in person, Andy is recreating a stadium at home, starting with our projector test (p68). That settles the view, now he just needs 78,000 pals to come round.

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  MATT BOLTON Editor

  After writing our Ultimate Tech Wishlist feature (p36),

  Matt tried applying the same three-tier system elsewhere, but it turns out to be more confusing than helpful when applied to bananas.

  JO GULLIVER Senior Art Editor

  Jo oversaw our Man vs Tech golĆng photoshoot (p48), in which she discovered that even the most camera shy guys become real posers as soon as they’ve got a sand wedge in-hand. CLAIRE DAVIES Associate Editor

  We had four days of nice weather this issue, so Claire was cracking the whip on thebrobo mower from her gardening feature (p83). This damaged the whip more than it did the mower, obviously.

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  SPENCER HART Product & Style Editor,

  Duncan went on a very exciting journey this issue. And by exciting, we mean terrifying. And by journey, we mean hospital stay. He did get to test out some health tech, though… (p33)

  T3.com We worried that the 92(!) megapixels of camera power in the Huawei P20 Pro (p92) might be too much to handle, but Spencer bravely said, “It’s a phone, stop being so weird.”

  ROB JONES Tech & Gaming Editor,

  T3.com Rob spent most of the last month in Japan but refused our many, many requests to bring back the advanced home service droids we’re certain they have there.

  PAUL DOUGLAS Global Editor-in-Chief,

  T3.com For the summer, Paul’s been looking into our guide to ebikes (p76) for his commute. Though he did also say, “Why wouldn’t I just get a Ducati?”

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  Welcome Editor’s letter Here at T3, we like to celebrate the best of the best when it comes to tech, and that tends to mean products with all the fanciest features and elaborate extras. But the top-tier products can be a big investment, and in some cases you don’t always need to go high-end. You want an amazing TV for the living room, sure, but maybe your bedroom telly doesn’t need to be quite as fancy.

  The idea of our Ultimate Tech Wishlist is to give you that buying ćexibility. We choose a range of great gadget upgrades, then reveal the very best buys, no matter whether you want to keep the budget low, are happy to spend on the sweet spot middle ground, or want only the best money can buy. The less expensive products are still excellent tech, they just won’t have quite as many options, and maybe that’s just what you need in the end.

  Now that spring is here, we’ve got lots of outdoorsy stuff this issue. I’m especially into the ebike revolution as, for a lot of commuting, especially in cities, they’re the fastest way to travel. Our guide on p76 will help you Ćgure out if one is right for you, but I hope they will be as popular here as they are in Europe. Some people see ebikes as ‘cheating’ or missing the point of a bicycle, but I’m guessing they wouldn’t give up an electric drill for a hand cranked one… Matt Bolton, Editor matthew.bolton@futurenet.com

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  Improve your life with the best new techbmoney can buy. Will it be the latest smartphone, an Alexa-enabled home cinema system, or a gaming headset with sound so realistic you’ll swear you’re actually in the game?

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MAN VS TECH

  Bring that FIFA gold home and enjoy the beautiful game on the big-screen with a projector primed for sports viewing

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  If you’re anything like our man with the clubs, your golf game needs a boost. Turn the page to Ćnd out if the latest golĆng tech can get you back on track (or should that be the green?)

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  Duncan Bell spent some of the month in hospital. His biggest complaint? Crap Wi-Fi and a lack of tech, of course.

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  022 STYLE

  A World Cup 2018 setup. Get this lot installed in your living room or den and you’ll have the best seat in the house

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  AN OPTOMA UHD300X 4K PROJECTOR Get match ready for the FIFA World Cup 2018 with Optoma’s new Ultra HD projector, perfect for bringing the stadium home

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  Edited by Claire Davies SONY

  XPERIA XZ2 PREMIUM £TBC, sonymobile.com

  Smartphone photography is reaching new heights, and Sony has just taken the entire movement stratospheric by jamming tech from its compact system cameras into the Xperia

  XZ2 Premium. You no longer have to live in fear of cruddy images and video when shooting in low-level lighting – Sony reckons the sensor setup here is so damn good you’ll be capturing things the naked eye can’t see.

  The XZ2 Premium’s dual-camera Motion Eye Internal specs drafts in 19MP colour and 12MP monochrome include 6GB of sensors. If you take snaps in darker situations, performance-

  ISO 51,200 sensitivity for stills and ISO 12,800 boosting RAM for HDR 4K video will produce eye-popping and a 3,540mAh results. There’s also a Bokeh portrait mode. battery featuring

  In addition to a silky 5.8-inch 4K display, Smart Stamina tech borrowed from Sony’s Bravia TVs gives tech that your content the full HDR business. A Dynamic monitors usage

  Vibration System translates the action on and ensures you screen into bespoke tremors, helping you feel always have juice what you’re watching or playing, while punchy front-facing S-Force surround-sound speakers are primed to dish out high-res audio.

  Sony says it hasn’t yet decided whether to sell it in the UK, so you may need to import it… and probably stump up a fair bit of cash for all this tech. But with such an impressive spec, we think it’ll be worth the effort.

  “Sony has always led TECH-O-METER the way in cameras and screens, so this looks absolutely fantastic.” Matt Bolton, Editor

  Top 10

ALTERNATE DIMENSION

  Sony’s 3D Creator tool is exclusive to the Xperia XZ1 and XZ2 handsets. Scan yourself using front or rear

FEEL THE FORCE

  cameras, then 3D print your The XZ2 Premium’s 4K pic or upload a 3D avatar to

  HDR display, Dynamic your Facebook page

  Vibration System and S-Force surround-sound speakers combine to create an immersive and engaging experience, whether you’re gaming on the go or watching a Hollywood epic

SHOT IN THE DARK

  Recording a night-time video in 4K HDR or capturing HD Super slow motion footage at 960fps? The XZ2 Premium’s Motion Eye camera system should have the brawn to cover all of your photo needs Horizon

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO EDGE NQ

  £3,500, cambridgeaudio.com

  Cambridge Audio’s sound boffins wanted to mark the company’s 50-year milestone in style, with a new product line-up that matched the needs of the most demanding audiophiles. Enter the slick Edge series. Whether you prefer to plug in, stream or cast, the Edge NQ preamp totes an embarrassment of physical and wire-free connections for control over your tunes. On the rear you’ll find digital coaxial, USB and HDMI inputs, or you can stream via Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Internet Radio or built-in Chromecast. If audio clarity is your bag, the NQ’s circuitry is designed to clean up the signal, revealing greater detail in your favourite albums. Got an extra £2.5k to splash? Buddy the NQ with the new Edge W power amp for added wallop.

T3 SAYS:

  A small price to pay to hear your music exactly as the artist intended.

   DENON HEOS HOMECINEMA HS2 £699, denon.co.uk

  Ultra-thin TVs may look the business, but audio can be an afterthought, so a capable soundbar is a no-brainer if you want cinematic sound. Denon has embraced high-res audio playback and Alexa voice control for the new HS2 soundbar/sub package, while an HDMI input

  and output deliver the big-screen potential of

  your Ultra HD 4K TV. When you’re done watching Peaky Blinders, AirPlay and Bluetooth connectivity make it easy to stream and listen to your favourite tunes. The soundbar houses a pair of chunky drivers to manage the mid- range while a pair of 20mm dome tweeters tackle the high notes. A mighty subwoofer adds extra meat. Can Denon topple Sonos for connected home cinema supremacy?

  Denon’s HomeCinema system should put you on a fast track to premium TV audio.

  TECH-O-METER TECH-O-METER

T3 SAYS:

  Top 10

AUDEZE MOBIUS

  $399 (£284), audeze.com

  Say hello to the world’s first wireless planar magnetic headphones, built for gamers craving next-level sound. Created to supercharge your gaming and movie audio needs (not to mention boosting your music-listening experience), the head-tracking Audeze Mobius aims to deliver immersive 3D cinematic audio, making it more of a sonic event than something you simply cover your ears with. Planar magnetic drivers work to reproduce clear and accurate sound, while head tracking and room emulation technologies constantly monitor your position to create a 3D universe of audio. The Mobius’s memory foam earpad and headband combo, and detachable boom mic, mean hours of supreme comfort in the gaming chair when

  Red Dead Redemption 2 drops.

  T3 SAYS: The Audeze Mobius is massively exciting for music fans and gamers alike.

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HUBLOT BIG BANG REFEREE 2018 WORLD CUP RUSSIA

  $5,200 (£3,698), hublot.com

  This June, World Cup referees will be wearing Hublot’s Big Bang Referee Android smartwatch. The Swiss-made wearable communicates with goal-line tech, utilising bespoke software to deliver detailed game stats, notifications about player changes, red and yellow cards, and goals. Why are we banging on about a watch exclusive to World Cup refs? Because Hublot has made 2,018 of them available to the public. Yes, you too can wrap your wrist in titanium and kevlar, gain detailed insight into each game and pretend you’re reffing. It’s set up with different watch faces that suit every team playing, so whoever you’re backing, the watch is kitted out in their colours.

T3 SAYS:

  This World Cup timekeeper takes fans one step closer to the on-pitch action.

  $399.95 (£284), uk.jbl.com

  Is this the most powerful Google Assistant- enabled speaker? JBL reckons so. While we’re yet to play DJ with its latest voice-activated boombox, we’ve experienced the generous bass of the smaller Link 300, so we have high hopes for this one. And it comes with extra smarts, enabling you to utilise Google Assistant to control your smart home, plan your diary or read you the local weather report. Although the Link 500 isn’t portable, you should have zero problems getting the party going in whatever room you place it in, thanks to a pair of JBL transducers plus integrated Chromecast. This means you can enjoy music, podcasts and radio direct from the cloud. If you already own Chromecast-equipped speakers, you could tag in JBL’s newbie to create a multiroom setup.

  JBL’s speaker will keep the party, and your smart home control, rocking for longer.

  TECH-O-METER TECH-O-METER

JBL LINK 500

T3 SAYS:

  Top 10 SONY XAV-AX205DB

  £500, sony.co.uk With more cars than ever filling up the roads, you can expect to spend even more time sat in trafc. Joyful. Thankfully, in-car entertainment has come a long way since the invention of ‘I Spy’. Case in point, Sony has crammed plenty of boredom-beating features into its new car audio receiver, including a whopping 4x55W output power and Sony’s own Extra Bass tech. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity gathers smartphone notifications, messages and apps together on the spacious screen, while voice control should help keep wandering eyes on the road. We’re fans of the boosted audio quality and glut of radio stations ofered by DAB+, and there’s even a DVD player should you need entertaining when pulling an overnighter at the motorway services.

  T3 SAYS: With hours of entertainment available, you might start to enjoy your commute.

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  We’re fully behind the flourishing vinyl movement, but too many music fans are splashing cash on limited edition wax yet scrimping on the hardware. Five grand might seem a lot, but considering how long you’ll own your turntable, and how you could easily spend twice that on McIntosh gear, the new belt-driven MT2 is thoroughly reasonable. So, what does that sort of money get you? A whole lot of audio goodness. The MT2’s moving coil cartridge features an alloy cantilever and an elliptical diamond stylus for first-rate tracking of your records, while inner As smartphone manufacturers continue to up their camera game, a standalone camera is becoming an increasingly unnecessary purchase. However, there are still plenty of folks who know that if you really want to develop your video and photography skills, nothing beats arming yourself with a dedicated shooter. The mirrorless EOS M50 is Canon’s first M-Series camera to shoot 4K video, with five-axis image stabilisation to produce super-smooth footage. The

  TECH-O-METER

  £1,199, benq.co.uk COOLNESS

  £649.99, store.canon.co.uk

  £4,495, mcintoshlabs.com

   MCINTOSH MT2 PRECISION TURNTABLE

BENQ HOME ENTERTAINMENT TK800 DLP PROJECTOR

  Enjoy a supersize movie night with BenQ’s entertainment and sports-optimised projector.

  Canon’s EOS M50 is ideal for those who crave enhanced functionality and image quality. will appeal to World Cup fans, too. Couple that with a CinemaMaster Audio+ 2 sound system, plus high brightness, and your home cinema is in for a significant boost.

  McIntosh’s belt-driven MT2 could be the perfect companion to your growing vinyl collection. processing tech to boost low-light performance and add extra sheen to pictures. Got some award-winning shots in the can? Nice! Transfer them from the camera straight to your phone for instant sharing.

  Sometimes even a 65-inch TV won’t do justice to your favourite shows, films or sporting events, especially when you’re all crowded around it. The solution? A projector to beam the drama onto your nearest wall. Whether you’re hosting a viewing party in your lounge or garden, BenQ’s TK800 DLP projector delivers a 100-inch+, 8.3 million pixel, 4K 3840x2160 UHD picture, while projector-optimised HDR and 3,000 lumen brightness buddy up for premium colour and clarity. Image- boosting Football and Sport modes and outer platters are damped and isolated to remove unwanted vibration, optimising playback. With zero setup required, your hardest job will be deciding which record to drop the needle on first.

T3 SAYS:

CANON EOS M50

T3 SAYS:

  24.1MP CMOS sensor and bundled EF-N 15-45mm IS STM lens also work in tandem with DIGIC 8 image-

  Prepare for the FIFA footie fest with our guide to the best TV and living-room gear for the beautiful game

  5 SONY 65-INCH KD-

  

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TV SETUP WE CAN BUILD YOU...

  What T3’s AV expert Steve May knows about football could be written on a pin, but when it comes to display tech and immersive sound systems, he wears golden boots.

  Steve May

  Football fan James is gearing up to watch the World Cup and is looking for top tech to deliver the best viewing experience at home. He wouldn’t might a comfy seat, either.

  £200, uk.lifx.com James Wright

  A smart lighting system with a difference, these strips can be stuck to any flat surface and are controlled via Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit. Each kit comprises six beams and a corner, and can be set to the colours of the team you’re supporting that match in the LIFX app.

  6 LIFX BEAM SMART LIGHTING

  £2,299, sony.co.uk

  XF90 also has a vibrant sports mode to make those pitches and football jerseys pop, and its upscaling of HD content to 2160p resolution scores. Its HDR performance is impressive too. Connections include four 4K-ready HDMIs, plus Bluetooth for headphones.

  With its full-array backlight and newly developed X-Motion Clarity image processing, this big 4K Bravia is perfectly equipped to deliver smooth fast motion and colour-rich action. The

  65XF9005 4K HDR TV

  Sky Sports & Entertainment package from £18 per month, sky.co.uk

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  2TB hard drive. All of which means it will literally be impossible to miss out on any action from Russia.

  Make the most of all the football you watch with the UK’s most sophisticated TV box. Slicker than an otter’s pocket, the Sky Q box can record six channels while you watch a seventh; offers accurate voice search and series linking, and has a generous

  4 SKY Q NEXT-GEN TV BOX

  £149, eu.audio-technica.com

  Keep it personal with Audio- Technica’s Bluetooth ATH-AR5BT wireless cans. Combining a sleek, lightweight over-ear design with 45mm drivers, they sound as good as they look. Battery life is rated at an impressive 30 hours, and if you run out of juice you can always tether with the 1.2m cable provided. Partner them over Bluetooth with the Sony XF90 TV, or use NFC to stream matches from your prefered smartphone app.

  3 AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-AR5BT

  £299, qacoustics.co.uk

  Revel in stadium audio with this powerful soundbase. Just 98mm tall, the M2 sits neatly under most tellies, while a pair of 58x58mm BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) drivers create a wide, detailed soundstage. A downfiring subwoofer adds a throaty roar. The M2’s power output is rated at 80W, so play loud and enjoy the beautiful game as if you were there.

  2 Q ACOUSTICS M2 SOUNDBASE

  £85, beanbagbazaar.co.uk

  Are you sitting comfortably? You will be when perched on the Icon Oria Bean Bag armchair. There’s no floundering about here, because this bag has a high back and armrests. It’s made from waterproof fabric, which is handy if you over-excitedly spill a drink, or fancy taking it out into the garden via the built-in carry handle.

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  LOVELESS PINSTRIPE BLAZER A versatile all-rounder, Loveless’ lightweight cotton-blend blazer will love your entire wardrobe, playing nicely with jeans, chinos, shorts, crisp shirts and tees.

  £373, farfetch.com/uk

  FINAMORE 1925 GAETA STRIPED LINEN SHIRT A classic shirt design that falls loosely over the body, keeping you cool yet stylish, and seeing you from office to bar terrace.

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  RAG & BONE BEACH SHORT II Made from a naturally breathable blend of cotton and linen, Rag & Bone’s loosely tailored shorts will tick all of your smart-casual needs.

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TUDOR 1926 HUMISM GEIST SWATCH UGO

  41MM STEEL CASE Reconceiving the NESPOLO SILVER DIAL watch’s purpose, Geist A limited edition run of

  A timeless addition to represents the fluidity 3,535 pieces, the Ugo Tudor’s new 1926 line, of time. It’s influenced Nespolo celebrates the this gorgeous piece by kinetic art, powered Swatch’s 35th birthday mixes satin-brushed by a Japanese Seiko and encapsulates the and polished steel links movement and encased verve of one of the with an embossed dial, in a smooth, brushed world’s most playful appliquéd numerals and surgical steel case. watch makers.

  ¤214 (£187.14), £51, shop.swatch.com/ sword-shaped hands. £1,330, tudorwatch.com humism.com en_gb

STYLE NOTES

  “If your spread hand measures the same length and width, you have either a square or round face shape. If the length is longer than the width, you’re oval. A narrow forehead with wide cheekbones and a narrow chin is a diamond shape, while a wide forehead and narrow chin is a heart-shaped face.”

  X E L S

  P H O T O : JO SE RICA RD O MOR A CHI S / P E

  FIND YOUR IDEAL HAIRCUT Claire Davies speaks to a leading men’s stylist to learn about the best haircuts

  As for greys, the only way to truly blend them in is by using a colour that’s slightly lighter than your natural hair colour. “You could also loosen up your hairstyle with a cut that has more texture, helping greys disappear into the hair for a while longer.”

  Receding hairlines are an issue for many, but growing your hair may make this look worse. “It means there’s more hair to separate in the wind and the scalp shines through,” explains Denis. “Shorter hair is easier to blend, providing more volume for thinning hair.”

  For square face shapes, Denis recommends soft tailoring. “Ask your barber for a rounder style, swept away from the face. Avoid fringes and square cuts that make your face look angular. Diamond face shapes work best with styles that have a good balance throughout. So if you want the sides short, keep the top short too. Round faces, meanwhile, look best with angular styles.”

  For the sartorially adventurous, a Panama hat is a great accessory to instantly enhance your personal style, especially during warmer weather. Valentino’s Rockstud luxury torquila straw version is much cooler than traditional panamas, with a navy leather band embellished with gunmetal studs. The moulded crown won’t stand up too high on your head, while the grosgrain browband is slender and subtle.

  £625, matchesfashion.com Style

  2.0 Cupsole Chukka boots (£120, timberland.co.uk) in Light Beige.

  THE BOOTS Brad is known for his love affair with Timberland Chukkas. To channel the same footwear style, step into Timberland’s Adventure

  THE TROUSERS If you’re new to light trousers, begin with G-Star’s Bronson Tapered Chinos (£80, asos.com) in Dune or Carhatt’s WIP Master Pant (£75, carhartt-wip.com/en) in Sandy Desert.

  THE JACKET Brad’s jacket adds contrast to his fresh tonal trousers and shoes combo. For a similar lightweight look, try a twill or shell jacket such as J Lindberg’s Thom Black Shell Bomber (£205, harveynichols.com).

  MONEY NO OBJECT Valentino Rockstud Panama Hat

  DRESS LIKE BRAD PITT How to borrow our favourite demi-god and bare-knuckle fighter’s off-duty style

  Your clothes aren’t a one-size-fits-all affair, and neither is your hair. According to Denis Robinson, creative director for Ruffians (ruffians.co.uk), an award-winning barbershop and men’s lifestyle destination, knowing your face shape is key to discovering your ideal hairstyle. “Look at the dimensions of your face to figure out the shape, using your spread hand to give rough measurements,” says Denis. Horizon TRAVELLING WITH DOGS HOWLER & SCRATCH BIG PAWS 1 CAR BOOT PROTECTOR

  Pooches love to get muddy, which doesn’t bode well for your car… unless you have one of these stain-resistant mats that boast hygiene tech for warding off bacteria.

  £44.99, howlerscratch.co.uk KÄRCHER OC 3 PORTABLE CLEANER

  Alternatively, you could swill your pet’s dirty little paws before they start jumping around the car. Tis portable jet washer packs a four-litre

DREAM ON

  water tank and runs for 20 minutes off a single charge

  £129.99, kaercher.com/uk

PEDAL TO THE METAL

  Piloting the car of your dreams is now a thrilling reality, thanks to hot-rod driving experiences. Paul Dimery buckles up…

  Few things in life match the adrenaline Think electric cars are for wimps? Wait ’til rush of climbing into a top-end motor and you try Virgin’s Tesla driving experiences flooring the accelerator pedal. Sadly most (from £215, virginexperiencedays.co.uk/ of us can’t afford to buy a supercar, but you tesla). Gliding silently from 0-60 in under can still channel your inner Lewis Hamilton/ four seconds, you’ll feel like you’re driving

KURGO CAR

  Colt Seavers via one of many amazing an atomic hoover. And there’s oodles of tech

  BOOSTER SEAT driving experiences now available in the UK. to play with, too.

  The holy grail for any auto fan is a race “Where we’re going, we don’t need Keep Fido snug and secure circuit, and you’ll be humming Fleetwood roads,” said Doc Brown in Back to the during car journeys with this

  Future

  Mac as you pull down your visor at one of , a statement that’s equally true of the clever cradle. Suitable for Palmer Sport’s horsepower-heavy driving Red Letter Days Off-Road Land or Range dogs up to 14kg, its hanging events at Bedford Autodrome (£POA, Rover Thrill (£99, redletterdays.co.uk). basket means the passenger palmersport.com). Book a full day and you Saddle up inside a powerhouse motor and airbag won’t go off in the can redline a generous six exciting steeds, negotiate an hour-long course of slippery event of an accident. And it’s from a Formula 3000 sprinter to a Renault inclines, daring drops and other perilous collapsible for easy storage.

  £49.99, amazon.co.uk Clio Cup race car. obstacles. It’s muddy awesome!

  Nothing says ‘summer’s here’ quite like the sounds and smells of sausages and burgers sizzling away outdoors. But with lots of BBQs and grills for you to choose from, you need to do your research before buying. Luckily, T3 has made a head-start on that for you.

  For a cheap, travel friendly option, try the Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal (£79.99, weber.com), ideal for cooking in the garden as well as for taking on camping trips. Weber also has a high-end kettle barbecue called the

  MasterTouch (£269, weber.com), renowned for its effective cooking whatever the weather is doing.

  If your garden tech needs to be stylish as well as hard-working, you’ll love the Fuego Element (£201.20, amazon.co.uk), a high-performance gas grill that has won awards for its looks, which makes sense considering it was dreamed up by former Apple designer Robert Brunner.

  To fool your guests into thinking you’re in the Med, opt for the Verycook Plancha Simplicity 2 (£349, verycook. co.uk), a Spanish-style flat-top griddle that can cook anything and everything, including veggies and flatbreads.

  Meat-lover? Beef up your BBQ game with a burger press (£8, Sainsbury’s. co.uk) to make homemade patties, or pretend you’re Wolverine with a pair of Meat Shredder Claws (£4.99, Lakeland. co.uk) to make perfect pulled pork.

  Living

  Home tech expert Becca Caddy shows you how to wow your friends and family this summer with the ultimate BBQ setup

ANTI-ALLERGY TECH

HONEYWELL HPA710WE PREMIUM AIR PURIFIER

AMICOR PURE DUVET

  Blended with an anti- fungal fibre, this lightweight duvet stop dust mites in their tracks. It’s also antibacterial, which prevents any harmful nasties from building up and irritating your skin, giving you a fresh and healthy night’s sleep.

  £80, allergybestbuys.co.uk

Relieve your suffering with these allergy-busting must-haves

  Designed for homes with furry friends, Dyson’s powerful cleaner will keep pet allergies to a minimum by sucking up pet hair. The bagless design also takes the fuss out of cleaning.

  

£269, dyson.co.uk

HOW TO GET BBQ READY FOR SUMMER

  Rid your home of 99.97 per cent of allergens with Honeywell’s true HEPA allergen remover and air purifier, built to banish mould, dust, pet fur, smoke and other harmful particles that can aggrevate.

  £375.99, honeywelluk.com

  SOLAR- POWERED TRAVEL GADGETS

SOLGAARD LIFEPACK

  Paranoid about losing your possessions? Bontag has the solution with its wide selection of arty trackable stickers, tags and labels that can be used on smartphones, suitcases, laptops, wallets and sports equipment. Each Bontag security sticker, label or tag has a unique ID code, along with the message “If found, go to bontag.com. Reward given”. Bontag will then call you (or your chosen contact) to arrange safe return of your lost gear, which you can then track. Bontag also provides the reward for the good samaritan who finds your stuff. The cost of the self-adhesive labels (from £4.60, bontag.com

  ) includes Lifetime Alerts for each individual item you stick a label or tag to.

  Live like a digital nomad with the Solgaard Lifepack, a roomy backpack with three-in- one power bank, Bluetooth speakers and a solar charger. It’s comfortable to wear, sturdy, water resistant, and designed with secret pockets. It even has a decent travel lock to fend off pickpockets. $269 (£192), solgaard.co

  Did you forget to pack batteries for your torch? Camping fail! Tat wouldn’t happen to you if you’re sleeping out with Eceen’s solar flashlight, which can be charged via the built-in solar panel or USB cable. It also has a range of 20 metres, so no more tripping over tent pegs in the dark for you. £29.99, amazon.co.uk

  Horizon

  INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF FLYING FIRST CLASS FOR FREE Sick of losing your tech when travelling? A new digital lost property service is here to keep tabs on your stuff

  So you want to turn left when you get on the plane rather than being stuck at the back? Yeah, us too. Lounging in first class is the perfect way to kick off a holiday, or to make a work trip more pleasurable, but the price of premium travel is often enough to make your eyes water. A one-way upper class seat on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York, for example, costs around £6,000, something only footballers and oligarchs can afford.

  However, there are ways of improving your chances of upgrading an economy class ticket. For a start, frequent fliers who use the same airline and pay the full price for their ticket will inevitably be favoured if an upgrade becomes available. Travelling on your own certainly helps, as there’s less people to upgrade to First Class, while choosing a less popular route is also a good tactic. Avoiding business routes at peak times (Monday mornings and Thursday/ Friday afternoons) will also increase your chances of a free upgrade. You could try selecting a flight to a seaside resort during the school holidays, too, as there’ll be fewer single passengers so more chances for you to bag that premium upgrade for nought.

  Alternatively, having a good reason, such as a birthday or anniversary, can work at the check-in desk. Above all, look smart and be extra polite. Free upgrades don’t happen often, but when they do the complimentary champagne tastes all the better.

  Getting an upgrade is the holy grail of plane travel. Veteran travel writer Simon Horsford has some pro tips for bagging a premium seat

  VIP FOR FREE TRACK IT POWER TRAVELLER SPORT 25 SOLAR PACK

ECEEN SOLAR POWERED FLASHLIGHT

LOST AND FOUND

  Stay charged up whether you’re scaling a mountain or are deep in the bush. Power’s Traveller’s Sport 25 Solar Kit combines a sturdy battery pack, replete with built-in torch, and a lightweight Falcon 7 foldable solar panel to soak up juice from the sun. £105, powertraveller.com/en

  Horizon CAMPING BEDS COLEMAN DURAREST DOUBLE AIRBED

  Room for two? You got it with Coleman’s nifty inflatable airbed, designed with 32 air springs to provide a stable yet firm surface to sleep upon, even if one of you tosses and turns throughout the night. Tis comfy raised bed should make even the most anti- camper feel more at home. £75.99, gooutdoors.co.uk

THERM-A-REST ULTRALITE COT

  Perfect for those who don’t like sleeping on the ground when camping. Tis folding cot has a TermaCapture foam lining to keep you warm when the temperature drops, with multiple feet providing a sturdy base. Comes in a handy carry pack.

KEEP FIT

  £200, cotswoldoutdoor.com

FEEL THE BURN

  Want to melt fat and boost your fitness without anyone watching you? Claire Davies checks out the latest indoor exercise machine

  Okay, we know that spin class is brilliant for and velodrome events. Download the Bkool enhancing cardiovascular health, blasting simulator and wirelessly pair the Smart Bike, fat and burning calories. But it can also be then drop in on live classes or schedule a

  VANGO SHANGRI-LA expensive, overcrowded and, well, incredibly specific class to better suit your day.

15 GRANDE

  public; some of us don’t like the thought of Bkool has designed the Smart Bike to

  

Give your back a break by being eyeballed as we work ourselves into a automatically adjust its 1,500 different levels