There’s no better show for phone and computer technology than the Mobile World Congress. Taking place in Barcelona this March, it brings together some of the biggest names in tech communications, from consumer handsets and laptops to B2B telecommunications.

Every year, T3 reports live from the show to bring you all the news and releases as they happen, as well as our pick of top products. This includes our MWC Best of Show awards for the select few.

• Enter the T3 MWC 2026 Best in Show now

This year, we’re changing how the awards are managed and have partnered with our sister brands, Tom’s Guide, Tech Radar and Android Central to provide one simple way for manufacturers to have their products considered for all four titles.

The editorial teams will then assess all the entries before choosing the winning products and, where appropriate, pay a visit to the stand at MWC for a full demo before making a decision. Each title will select its winners separately, and winners on T3 will receive a dedicated T3 Best in Show trophy at the show

T3’s winners will be choosen during the show and will be announced online by 4 March 2025 in the form of a winners round up article. All submissions must be made before the deadline of 25 February 2026 at 09:00 PST / 17:00 GMT. An entry fee of $250 is payable per entry for each publication. In the application process, you can choose which of the title’s awards you wish to be considered for.

For more information about how to enter T3’s MWC 2026 Best in Show Awards and for all terms and conditions, you can visit our dedicated Best in Show MWC 2026 Awards site here.

It's nearly time for Amazon's annual autumn event, where it usually unveils new generations of its own-brand products, such as smart speakers and e-readers. And judging by the images in this year's invitation, new Echo devices and Kindles are incoming.

The image consists of four quarters that together create a single blue ring – just like the one on top of an Echo speaker. And the bottom right hand quarter is the same reading child under a tree we've seen on so many Kindles.

So what could Amazon be unveiling?

Reading the runes of Amazon's invitations

It's easy to overthink tech firms' invitations, but that's part of the fun – is that bit a tease, or is it a red herring?

I think the fact that the Kindle quarter is coloured in the invitation is the former, hinting at a new colour Kindle.

It'd be nice if Amazon was bringing the same colour screen as the Kindle Colorsoft to the larger Kindle Scribe, and if it could do that without massively increasing the price tag.

As The Verge notes, there's some text in the Kindle image that says "stroke of a pen", and of course the Kindle Scribe is a pen-based device.

New Echos are clearly incoming too, but there's still a big mystery here. Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy told Bloomberg earlier this year that Amazon was working on a "brand new line-up of devices that are coming in the fall that are beautiful". That doesn't sound like a minor product update.

At the same event the former Microsoft Surface product lead and current Amazon hardware head, Panos Panay, said to The Verge: "I believe in screens. I think they matter in a massive way."

We'll find out soon enough. The big reveal is on Tuesday, 30 September, 2025.

T3 will be reporting live from the presentation with all the news as it happens.

It always comes around in a flash each year: IFA – which stands for Internationale Funkausstellung, or 'International Electronics Fair' by translation – is now in its 101st edition.

Among the sprawling halls at Berlin's Messe, where the show takes place, are many brands and products across a huge range of categories. T3's team was in attendance to pick out the best new arrivals that'll change your world across both tech and home.

We've seen each and every one of these products, so they've been vetted to pass our checks – just as we always do at each show for T3's Best of IFA Awards. Below, we'll detail why each of these top-tier picks has made the cut.

So, without further ado, here are the T3 Best of IFA 2025 Awards...

1. Hisense RGB Mini-LED with Dolby Vision 2

Hisense's latest TV technology, RGB Mini-LED – which you can read about in more detail here – was revealed at the CES 2025 show back in January.

At IFA 2025, however, it ramped up the TV's potential, revealing a forthcoming 85-inch set that brings the scale down to a more consumer-friendly level (the 116-inch model that came before it, now on sale in the UK, is bigger than most people's homes and budgets).

Arguably the even bigger deal, however, is that Hisense will be the first brand to deliver Dolby Vision 2 high dynamic range (HDR) quality to consumers – and this 85-inch set will be among those.

It's all impressive, eye-dazzling stuff, showing Hisense's increasing position in the high-end TV market, both in terms of scale and technologies. It's an impressive showing.

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung has a legacy in making the best Android tablets, with its mega-sized Ultra now well-established. In the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, this 14.6-inch tablet furthers its pedigree, delivering the brand's thinnest design yet.

It also features an all-new S Pen stylus, with a hexagonal-tipped design, for even greater control when sketching, taking notes or utilising the variety of additional controls that come under Samsung's latest One UI software.

Galaxy AI smarts further the experience, with enhanced multi-app features, so if you elect to use an additional keyboard then this mega-tablet transforms into a laptop-replacing device that remains lightweight and portable. It's the best of all worlds.

3. Acer Swift Air 16

How often do you see a 16-inch laptop and think "oh, that's going to weigh too much for me to carry about?". Well, Acer has the answer in its new Swift Air model – which weighs under a single kilogram.

It's not trimmed down its size for sake of compromise, though. This magnesium-aluminium chassis has got the looks, the OLED panel looks great, while its innards deliver ample power for work or play thanks to the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor.

It's a Copilot+ PC, too, so artificial intelligence smarts are at the forefront via Windows 11, and that's all wrapped into a sub-four-figure price point to further add to its appeal. It's one of IFA's best laptops, no doubt about that.

4. Philips Hue Bridge Pro

For those who use Hue lighting, the new Hue Bridge Pro sets a higher bar for performance, speed and control. An app update will also let you transfer all your settings and devices from the older Bridge in just a few clicks.

The Bridge Pro now supports up to 150 lights and 50 accessories on a single network, powered by the upgraded Hue Chip Pro, with 15x more memory and space for 500 unique scenes.

Plus a new Motion Aware feature allows existing Hue lights to act as motion sensors, adding an all-new feature to the system. And with wider placement options, it's now easier to install wherever you like – marking it out as a clear IFA winner.

5. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

It wasn't just an amazing tablet that Samsung revealed as part of its IFA reveal, using the show to present its latest Galaxy phone – the S25 FE, or 'Fan Edition'.

The Galaxy S25 FE is the new entry-level model to the Award-winning range, but designed with a lower price point in mind. But it does so without compromise: featuring a 6.7-inch display, making it larger than the base S25 model in the line-up.

Samsung has put a lot of work into making the new FE a more refined offering than its last-generation model. It's slimmer and lighter than before – at 7.4mm thick and 190g – and visually apes the range's iconic style in elegant form.

It's rare that a standout phone launches at IFA these days, but Samsung has bucked the trend here. And with the S25 FE featuring the latest One UI 8 software, it promises a batch of Galaxy AI feature advances to boot.

6. EufyCam S4

Looking for a top security camera? Here's IFA 2025's champion. EufyCam's latest, the S4, combines a bullet camera with pan, tilt and zoom functionality for wider, more versatile coverage.

It uses a 16-megapixel triple lens system for 130-degree fixed views and 360-degree tracking, automatically locking onto and following subjects in frame.

With 4K+ Dual 2K resolution, four LED spotlights for colour night vision, and Eufy’s most powerful solar panel to date, it’s designed for sharp, continuous, eco-friendly home security.

7. Dyson V16 Piston Animal

Dyson’s V16 Piston Animal is its most powerful cordless vacuum yet, built to handle tangled hair, changing floor types and heavy-duty cleaning.

Its new All Floor Cones Sense cleaner head ejects hair straight into the bin as you clean and automatically adjusts suction and brush bar speeds between carpets and hard floors.

It also comes with Dyson’s new CleanCompaktor bin, which compresses debris to store up to 30 days of dust and empties more hygienically than before – solving one of the biggest headaches of cordless vacuums.

Who said cleaning wasn't fun? Dyson is always full of ideas. And the V16 is a standout product on the IFA show floor.

8. Technics SL-40CBT

The Technics SL-40CBT is the perfect companion to the Technics SC-CX700 wireless speakers it launched last year.

It boasts an Audio-Technica AT-VM95C Cartridge, S-shaped aluminium tone arm and a built-in phono equaliser. Most notably, though, this premium turntable comes in three colours: Terracotta, Light Grey and Charcoal Black.

Due for release this month, priced £749 / €799 (US prices to follow), it's a stylish pairing, made even better by the Bluetooth connectivity. It not only means you can go wire-free, but also that you can place the turntable anywhere you want in the room.

9. Antigravity A1

The Insta360 spin-off Antigravity A1 drone, which we first saw a few weeks ago, is here to make drone-flying fun again.

The sub-250g drone, which can capture 360-degree footage in 8K resolution from its dual-lens setup, includes two key additions: Antigravity Vision goggles and an Antigravity Grip motion controller.

Those make flying this drone unlike anything else, for an immersive flying experience that's like "playing a POV flying simulator on your gaming console". The captured footage, meanwhile, uses algorithms to stitch footage together, effectively erasing the drone from shots.

You won't be able to buy an Antigravity A1 one until early 2026, but it's rare that a drone makes such an impact. It'll be a surefire hit at IFA 2025.

10. Meaco DD8L Pro

Removing damp from colder spaces, such as garages and basements works better with a desiccant dehumidifier rather than the compressor type used for most indoor tasks.

The Meaco CC8L Pro is such a dehumidifer and has some impressive new smart features to boot. There's app control and voice control through Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, as well as a handy LCD display showing both the current and target humidity values.

Meaco is one of the biggest names in dehumidifying, and this model looks like another winner.

IFA is the biggest tech show in Europe, and it's back for its 101st year. This consumer show is open to both the public and press from Friday, 5 September to Monday, 8 September. However, most of the big news happens in the days running up to the show, behind closed doors.

Much like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, IFA encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies, ranging from TVs to washing machines and beyond. This year, we're expecting a heavier focus on smart home technology, such as robot vacuums, security cameras, fans and dehumidifiers, though that doesn't mean we won't also see more traditional tech launches.

All the big names are here, from Sony and Samsung, through to Belkin and Dyson, so there's lots on display. We're here too, to check out all the new products, and there are lots to see.

So you'll find all the latest news from the show right here, as it happens.

Top phone and tablet stories from IFA 2025

• Surprise! Samsung launches a new Galaxy S25 phone – and I tested it out
• I tried Samsung's huge new tablet and need one – The Tab S11 Ultra is an expensive but epic iPad Pro challenger
• It’s official: Samsung Galaxy S25 series to get major free upgrade this month
• ReMarkable just shifted the playing field for colour E Ink tablets

Top TV and audio stories from IFA 2025

• Dolby Vision 2 is coming as arguably the biggest TV upgrade in a generation
• I saw Samsung's new Micro RGB TV in action – it's 115-inches of glare-free gloriousness
• I saw Sony's RGB Mini-LED tech in action – it could be the biggest TV upgrade in years
• The Technics SL-40CBT has all the bells & whistles needed to make your vinyls sound modern and fresh
• Lenco's direct drive turntable combines minimalism with Hi-Fi credentials
• Do call it a comeback – Sharp is back in the turntable game
• JBL's new Tune headphones cover all bases – and price points
• EarFun claims a "world's first" for its new dual-driver buds and over-ears
• Audio Pro's WiiM-powered speakers are serious Sonos alternatives
• Samsung's Sound Tower could terrify pets and traumatise neighbours – but boy, will you have a party
• Goldmund's "exceptional" elite amplifier will take your breath away, and so will its price

Top smart home stories from IFA 2025

• Govee goes all-in on entertainment lighting with exciting IFA reveal
• Philips Hue officially reveals its latest smart home lineup – here’s what’s coming
• Philips Hue adds 24 hours of free video footage with latest update – no subscription needed
• LG’s new robot vacuum has a built-in cleaning station that blends into your furniture
• Roborock’s beefy new range now includes robot lawn mowers
• Ooni upgrades its Volt electric pizza oven with a smaller size and heating smarts
• Eufy’s new bullet security camera is here – and it has its most advanced solar panel yet
• Eufy’s latest release is exactly what robot vacuum owners have been missing
• DREO’s new heater is this winter’s must-have – and it can help you sleep better
• Big things are coming to this vacuum cleaner brand
• This is the coolest security camera I've seen in a while

Top laptop and gaming stories from IFA 2025

• Acer goes for the speed records with its 720Hz Predator OLED monitor
• This monster gaming laptop has up to 192GB memory – and I so want one
• A 16-inch laptop at under 1kg? This Air 16 delivers – and, no, it's not a Mac

Top wearable stories from IFA 2025

• Forget Apple Watch Ultra 3 – Garmin just launched the world's first microLED smartwatch
• Polar's latest wearable is what we wanted Garmin to launch months ago

Top car stories from IFA 2025

• Porsche has a smartphone-style wireless charger for its new electric Cayenne

Pre IFA events start now

Good morning from Germany. T3's tech team are already on the ground ahead of the pre-IFA announcements that start today. Many of the biggest manufacturers are holding keynote events in the run up to the show here in Berlin, so they can beat the rush to the show. Keep your eyes peeled today, as we'll publish the news as it breaks.

Dolby Vision 2

Just yesterday we heard the groundbreaking news that Dolby has released a new version of its HDR technology. Dolby Vision 2 is likely to appear in new TVs across the board, and some are likely to be on display at IFA.

HiSense has already confirmed that its new models being shown at IFA are using the MediaTek Pentonic 800 processor running the "Miravision" Pro PQ Engine. The Pentonic 800 is the first chip that has been confirmed to support Dolby Vision 2.

Acer goes early with big announcements

Although the press day of IFA 2025 doesn't technically start until tomorrow (4 September), some companies have already made some big announcements. That includes Acer, with several new laptops and gaming devices that are coming in the next few months and early 2026.

For starters, there's an amazing-looking OLED gaming monitor with a jaw-dropping 720Hz refresh rate. The Acer Predator X27U F8 will start at $1,300 / £1,045 and be available next year.

You can also read about the 18-inch Predator Helios 18P AI gaming laptop, plus the Acer Swift Air 16 – which weighs under 1kg and looks to be a MacBook Air alternative with some serious chops.

Peek-a-boo!

LG always uses IFA as a platform to introduce cunning new devices and appliances, and this year's is no exception.

It's already announced a new robot vacuum cleaner and mop that hides away in furniture when not in use. And even more cunning is that chest of drawers is actually its cleaning station, so it can deposit dirt and dirty water out of sight too.

Now this is ReMarkable...

As part of IFA, E Ink tablet brand ReMarkable has introduced a full-colour, highly-pocketable version of its digital notebook.

The ReMarkable Paper Pro Move has a Kindle Colorsoft style display, but also comes with a stylus to enable you to take notes on its paper-like display. It can even convert your handwritten notes into text, to make them simple to send as an email or message.

Available to order now, it is priced at £399 / $449 for a standard model, or £439 / $499 for a Marker Plus variant.

Boots on the ground

Just to reiterate, T3 is attending IFA 2025 in force to bring you all the latest announcements on smart home and consumer tech products, such as smart appliances and televisions. There might even be a new phone and tablet, or two.

We'll be updating this live hub with all our content over the next few days, so come back often if you want to keep up to date with the show and launches. We expect tomorrow (Thursday) to be particularly busy.

Samsung's surprise Galaxy launch event

Hi there, it's news editor Rik Henderson back to start day two of our IFA coverage, and it promises to be a big one. For starters, Samsung will kick off its IFA activities with a surprise launch event this morning.

The Galaxy Event is being streamed online from 10:30 BST (11:30 CEST, local time to Berlin) and is expected to debut the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, plus a potential Galaxy Tab S11 or two.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 official

Samsung has finally lifted the lid on its new mid-range Android phone – the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.

We've had some time with the new handset, and say it could even be a better option than the Galaxy S25 Plus.

The company also unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra – at 11- and 14.6-inches respectively. They come with Android 16 (One UI 8.0) preinstalled, 120Hz displays and up to 1TB storage options. Oh, and they're both available to order from today.

Darling buds of September

IFA is traditionally the launch pad for TVs and smart home kit, but there are often smaller devices on show too.

Take the Technics EAH-AZ100, for example. They've been given a fresh colour scheme as part of the brand's IFA lineup and we like a lot.

It has also announced the Technics SL-40CBT direct drive turntable, which comes with Bluetooth support and a built-in phono MM equaliser to make sure your vinyl records sound their best.

It's not all just IFA you know

While the T3 team is scurrying around the halls at IFA in Berlin, attending press conferences and checking out some of the hottest products, there just so happens to be another show taking place at the moment.

A must for fans of quality wristwear, Geneva Watch Days 2025 is taking place in Switzerland as the same time as IFA – and there are some gorgeous premium timepieces being announced and launched.

You can check out our coverage of that show in our parallel live blog right here.

Special for Sonos owners

There have been a fair few announcements about Philips Hue this IFA, but there's even more if you're a Sonos speaker owner.

That's because you also get exclusive offline voice control over your Hue lighting and smart plugs.

As it's processed in the speaker itself, without needing an internet connection (like Alexa), you can switch on or off your Hue bulbs or even change the colour in a more secure and private way. And the latency is better too.

Slimming world

The public are allowed into IFA from today, while some additional launches are expected.

Some extra products were revealed late yesterday, including the Tecno Spark Slim – a superthin Android phone that takes on the Samsung Galaxy Edge and Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air.

Measuring just 5.95mm, the 6.7-inch device looks to be a real stunner. We just don't yet know when it'll be available to buy, or how much it'll cost.

Best of IFA 2025 Awards

This year's IFA show was one of the strongest in quite some time, so picking the winners of the T3 Best of IFA 2025 Awards was quite a challenge. We've done it, though, and here's our list.

• Top 10 brand new tech – T3's best of IFA 2025 Awards

Apple's annual iPhone launch event is taking place today, Tuesday 9 September, and you can watch it live right here on T3.

Dubbed "Awe Dropping", the event promises to be jam packed and could be the most significant in the company's recent history. You can watch it all unfold below.

As well as the usual iPhone refresh, with iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models expected, an all-new, slimmer family member is heavily tipped – the Apple iPhone 17 Air. And we should see an Apple Watch Series 11, plus another flagship smartwatch in the Apple Watch Ultra 3. There might even be a new Apple Watch SE.

Rumours also suggest Apple will introduce AirPods Pro 3 with a redesigned charging case.

And then there are the new operating systems, with iOS 26 and the like ushering in the new era of "Liquid Glass" design. We think there'll be plenty to see, for sure.

Here are all the details.

When will the Apple iPhone 17 event start?

Apple will stream its iPhone 16 launch event today, Tuesday 9 September 2025.

As is tradition, it will kick off at 10:00am PDT, local time for Apple's HQ in Cupertino.

Here are the start times for your location:

• US West Coast: 10:00 PDT
• US East Coast: 13:00 EDT
• UK: 18:00 BST
• Central Europe: 19:00 CEST
• India (New Delhi): 22:30 IST
• China (Beijing): 01:00 CST (10 September)
• Japan (Tokyo): 02:00 JST (10 September)
• South Korea (Seoul): 02:00 KST (10 September)
• Australia (Sydney): 03:00 AEDT (10 September)

How to watch the new Apple iPhone launch event

You can watch the event stream live right here (via the video further up this page).

Alternatively, you will be able to watch it on Apple's own website, or through Apple TV devices.

What to expect

Apple traditionally unveils its new iPhone range each September and this year will be no different.

However, this could be the first for a while that sees some significant changes to the lineup. For starters, it's widely understood from about 1,000 leaks that the camera units on the rear of the iPhones will be different – larger and more candy bar shaped.

This will result in a pretty massive bar across the back of the iPhone 17 Pro models, and a likely shift in the position of the MagSafe charging magnets (to be further down the rear).

But the biggest announcement will surely be for the debut of the iPhone 17 Air – Apple's slimmest iPhone to date. It is expected to be just 5.5mm thin, and will undoubtedly garner the most attention.

Other than the new phones, we also expect the Apple Watch 11, Ultra 3 and a surprise new Watch SE model. There has been talk too about the AirPods Pro 3 making their bow at the event, with a redesigned charging case that's smaller and more efficient.

We'll be watching along like everyone else, of course, and covering the whole shebang live. Why don't you join us?

Yes, we know it's only August and for many, your holidays have only just started, so thoughts of September are still far off. However, whether you're going back to the office, to school or university next month, you need to be prepared to do it in style.

T3's Back to Class month isn't just another back-to-school guide. We're catering to anyone looking to get set for a new term, quarter or semester, whether that's in the office, the lecture hall or even the gym. Wherever you're going, we have ways to upgrade your equipment so that you look and feel ready for the year ahead.

Each week in August, we will be bringing you the ultimate kit to upgrade your commute, work space or workout space. We're not talking budget buys, we're bringing you top class gadgets and accessories that will make you top of the class, office or gym.

Below, you'll get a better idea of some of the areas on offer, with links to the new pieces as they are published. So you might want to bookmark this page and come back to it for more great products and tips as the weeks go on.

• This small accessory is a game changer for lectures, meetings or important calls
• Already using an iPhone? Here’s why you might want to upgrade your laptop

Back to Class schedule planner

Week 1: Faster and stronger

From running clubs and gym bags to speeding up your morning commute, our first week has you covered. We've got advice on the kit you need to perform at your best, or just get from A to B faster.

It's not all about going on foot either. Beat the bus with the latest e-bike, or cross campus quicker on an electric scooter (not on public roads if you're in the UK). For longer commutes, you might want to consider an electric car, or even a motorbike, such as the Maeving RM1.

• Running to class? This is the kit every uni student needs
• Expert recommends this 3-move workout for lower back relief
• Back-to-class budget tech: fitness trackers under £100 that don’t suck
• 9 dorm‑safe camping gadgets that pull double duty on outdoor adventures
• This low-impact, beginner bodyweight workout builds full-body strength and fitness

Week 2: Laptops and tablets

Unless you're lucky enough to be supplied with a laptop by your work or school, you're going to want something that's light enough to carry with you and powerful enough, not just for your daily tasks, but also for your downtime. The best laptop for you depends on a number of factors, from price to performance, though it does help if it looks good too.

Looking for something a little lighter on your back or your wallet? Consider a lightweight laptop or even one of the best tablets on the market. If you're not planning on moving it around too much, or want some gaming credentials, then one of the a best gaming laptops might be for you.

• Need a cheap laptop for college? These are the 3 best options, recommended by an expert
• I ditched my laptop for an iPad – here's why it's a great solution for students
• Want to transcribe your lectures with AI? These 3 phones do it best
• Working from home as a student? 3 essential WFH items for a perfect setup

Week 3: Commuter and home upgrades

They say the journey is as important as the destination when it comes to travel, but for the commuter, it rarely feels that way. That's why we're offering you some of the best gear to make that journey easier – and look the part while doing it.

Carry all your equipment in the best laptop bags and rucksacks, while those lucky enough to work or study from home can upgrade their set-up with new office chairs, desks and more.

• Stubble & Co reinvents its classic hybrid backpack
• 6 ways to use smart home gadgets when WFH
• This e-ink display is the only smart home gadget you’ll need before school starts
• FlexiSpot C7 office chair review
• After testing countless office chairs, these are the 3 I recommend for every budget
• I commute to work – here are 7 essentials that make the journey easier
• Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack review
• HBADA E3 Pro Office Chair review
• Beast Mighty 850 Plus review
• Montblanc Extreme 3.0
• I work from home three times a week – here's 5 things I always have on my desk
• I'm always travelling for work – here are 5 tech essentials I never leave at home
• Belkin’s UltraCharge wireless collection has the fastest chargers I’ve ever seen
• Wandrd Nimbus 18L Backpack review

Week 4: Laptops continued

Our final week delves in deeper into the world of laptops. We reveal at the MacBooks to suit your study, the Chromebook alternatives, as well as a 101 on everything you need to know before buying a new machine.

There's also info on AI, with the best apps and phones to use to transcribe your lectures. Plus, lots more.

• I'm going to uni, which MacBook is best for my course? The 3 best picks
• Should I buy Mac, Windows, Intel, AMD, Snapdragon or what – and why?
• No cash for a gaming laptop? Here are 3 cheap options, ideal for students
• Is a Chromebook good enough for school or college? Our expert picks
• Want fancy new headphones for college? Our product expert picks the best

From the archives

Can't wait for the stories? Here are some of the topics we covered last year to keep you going.

• The T3 team's personal Back to Class selections – from tech to exercise to home
• Buying a new laptop? The 5 feature essentials and upgrades to consider
• Apple MacBook versus Windows laptop: which is the best buy for students?
• MacBook or iPad: can Apple's tablet replace a laptop for work or uni?
• Should I buy a Chromebook? Why the budget laptop is an ideal pick for students
• Student laptops: should I buy Mac, Snapdragon, Intel or AMD?

• 7 best fragrances for men for the office and university 2024
• 5 signs you need an ergonomic standing desk
• Adobe Creative Cloud gets 70% price cut ahead of back to school season
• Best student discounts and freebies 2024: grab a bargain before the new academic year
• 7 mistakes everyone makes when choosing an office chair
• Troubadour Apex Backpack 3.0 review
• These 5 pop-up desks are the key to your perfect WFH set-up
• I made my dream WFH setup for under £100 – here are my 5 top picks
• 9 desk lamps to illuminate your work environment
• Skylight Smart Calendar review: an organiser's dream
• Sleep expert reveals exact date you should reset your kids school sleep routine

• I've used an e-cargo bike to take my kids to school for years, and here's why you should too
• Fiido C21 review: electric fun on a dime
• The most essential back-to-uni accessory no one talks about

• These 5 WFH tech buys will upgrade your home office or student setup for the better
• The 3 best monitors for home working – as tested by our expert team
• Are expensive headphones really better? These 3 upgrades are worth the money
• Students can snag a brilliant deal on iPads and MacBooks right now
• Gaming chair or office chair – which is better and why? 4 perfect WFH chair picks
• Why a webcam is a home office essential: the 3 best upgrade options to buy

To stay up-to-date with Back to Class Month, make sure to look out for the T3 Back to Class badge on upcoming articles and check out T3’s Back to Class collection. We’ll also be updating this page every day with our latest articles so make sure to keep it bookmarked.

It's the biggest awards event in the tech calendar – the T3 Awards returns to showcase the very best products and services that we've seen in the last 12 months. For 2025, we have 85 awards divided into six main categories, including technology, home and active.

Our headline awards are the major overall awards that encompass all the products we cover, including the coveted Best Product and Brand of the Year awards. The T3 design awards celebrate the very best in design over tech, home, active and auto, while the Readers' Choice award is your chance to vote for a winner.

• T3 Home and Style winners
• T3 Kitchen and Garden winners
• T3 Smart Home winners
• T3 Outdoor winners
• T3 Wearable winners
• T3 Fitness winners
• T3 Getting Around winners
• T3 Tech winners
• T3 Headphones and Audio winners
• T3 TV winners
• T3 Headline winners
• T3 Design Award winners

Design Awards: Friday 4th July

The 9 September marked Apple's Special Event date for late 2024, where the company revealed the iPhone 16 range, new AirPods models and features, the Apple Watch Series 10, a timeline for Apple Intelligence updates, and yet more.

The event took place a day earlier than typical – on a Monday, not the usual Tuesday slot – under the teaser invitation of 'It's Glowtime'. T3's team was covering the news in the run-up to the event, blogging live during the event itself, and below you can read a range of opinions and features:

Apple's Glowtime 9 September 2024 Event: Main Headlines

• iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: all four models compared
• iPhone 16 brings AI and improved camera
• iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max – bigger, more powerful and smarter
• Apple Intelligence rollout to begin soon – here's when your iPhone will get it
• Apple just unveiled a load of new AirPods features – everything you need to know
• Apple Watch Series 10: everything you need to know about Apple’s new wearable

Original live blog continues below

The time has arrived: it's Apple Special Event o'clock a whisker earlier in the calendar for 2024, as we kick off the week with Apple's anticipated iPhone 16 series launch one day earlier than is typical – so strap in for a Monday more exciting than your average! 

As the official invitation so colourfully put it: It's Glowtime. While we've decoded the meaning of that poster, it's the summary of Apple iPhone 16 rumours where we've collated all the latest expectations. In this live blog, however, we'll be covering what crops up ahead of the on-site Cupertino launch event – which begins at 18:00 BST (that's 13:00 EDT, 10:00 PDT).

It's almost three months to the day since Apple's WWDC 2024 event – can you believe it? – where various software updates, such as the iPhone's iOS 18, were revealed in detail. Today it's expected to be the turn of hardware, with the four new iPhone 16 models expected to push Apple Intelligence to the fore. We'll be on the pulse every step of the way, so stay tuned for the latest...

It's Glowtime

So what does it all mean? "It's Glowtime!" is a clear paraphrasing of "it's showtime!", marking the commencement of an Apple show of Hollywood proportions. 

And this Special Event's star? It's all about Siri, the virtual assistant, being further integrated more broadly into Apple's iPhone 16 line-up. 

The expanse of Apple Intelligence will also be front and centre for this showcase, no doubt, with more iPhone models expected to be AI capable than the current stock. 

Buff that bronze

Among the iPhone 16 rumours is that Apple will be launching an all-new bronze-like colour, thought to be called Desert Titanium.T3's Tech Editor, Mike Lowe, has already written about why Apple's bronze is the new gold – an altogether different aesthetic vision for Apple's flagship phone series. 

The iPhone 16 could also come in Pink, Green, Blue, Black and White options, according to leaks so far. The titanium finish of the Pro models is also expected to come in Natural, Black or White. So there should be plenty of choices for all tastes. 

How to watch the iPhone 16 launch event

Well, the day is finally upon us Apple fans! Later today, we'll see exactly what Apple has in store for us with it's newest line of iPhones.

It's T3's resident Staff Writer, Sam Cross, here. I've lost count of just how many Apple events I've covered at this point. I've seen an inimitable flurry of iPhones, MacBooks and iPads come by, making me a perfect pick to guide you through the early part of this event.

If you're wondering how to watch along with today's event – great news. We have an unmissable guide to how to watch the Apple event, along with timings for different areas around the world and a rundown of what we're expecting.

The intelligent play

There are likely to be a great many products unveiled at the event tonight. While the focus for many will be the new iPhone range, there's at least one thing which I think could be even more important.

That's a further update to Apple Intelligence. When the brand unveiled its AI-powered features earlier this year, there was a lot of promise.

With that being said, it looks set to be a slow rollout. The beta testing for various versions of the iOS 18 operating system has shown a limited amount of functionality, and many users will be keen to hear more detail on when they can expect their promised features.

X marks the spot

Aside from the world of Apple phones, there are many who are expecting to spot a new Apple Watch at this event. Ten years on from the debut of the device, we're expecting to see something called the Apple Watch X unveiled this evening.

Current leaks suggest that could almost act as a hybrid of the current Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. That would see it retain a curved display, but enjoy the speaker design from the more premium Ultra models.

It's also said to come in two sizes, though those are listed at 42mm and 46mm in a slight deviation from historic releases. Other rumours suggest that we'll get a redesigned Milanese bracelet, and possibly even a ceramic case.

Third time lucky? Not for the Apple Watch Ultra

Of course, who could talk about the best Apple Watches without a mention for the Apple Watch Ultra. Currently on its second generation, many had expected an Apple Watch Ultra 3 this time out.

That now looks unlikely, though. According to respected Apple insider, Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch 3 won't rear its head.

Instead, we're likely to be treated to a new colourway for the current Apple Watch Ultra 2 model. That's said to be Black Titanium, a model which has been widely rumoured for a long time.

A long time coming...

While we're hoping to see a range of updates concerning the Apple Intelligence suite, there does appear to be some rather unfortunate news on the subject. A new report from noted Apple insider, Mark Gurman, suggests that one of the most highly anticipated AI features is delayed.

The Apple Image Playground – an AI-powered feature which enables users to generate images for use in a range of apps – has reportedly been delayed until December 2024.

That will come as a shame for those users hoping to get in on the AI-powered action soon. As I've already mentioned, the promises of a wonderful world of intelligent features have come up slightly short thus far, and this will only add fuel to that fire.

Changing hands

Thanks to T3's Staff Writer, Sam Cross, who's nipped off for a well-earned bite to eat.  T3's Tech Editor, Mike Lowe, takes hold of the baton in today's Apple relay and is now in the hotseat. So hello once again. 

Fold the page...

With almost another six hours to go until the Cupertino event kicks off proper, I thought I'd muse over the prospect of an 'iPhone Fold' showing face later today. 

I think the chances are approaching zero, to be honest, but it was at the end of last year that rumours were afoot regarding an iPhone Fold that could arrive sooner than everyone might expect. Things have gone a little quiet on that front since. 

But things certainly haven't gone quiet on the best folding phones front, with loads of (Android, of course) devices being revealed. The latest of which, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is about as 'iPhone-y' as you could get from a non-Apple device. 

I have to suspect that Apple is at least researching in this space, pondering whether it can create a foldable iPhone that's worthwhile. So don't expect an 'and another thing' in regards to this later today, but maybe 2025 could be the year for it...

An ear to the ground...

No, you're not tripping out, that picture's background is truly psychedelic. What I believe Apple is likely to quietly announce later today is less trippy, though – a new and upgraded AirPods 4 (or 'Gen 4') model. 

Why now? Well, the entry-level AirPods range still haven't moved over to USB-C. That's where the fourth-generation model will come into play, aligning Apple's connectivity across its range more seamlessly. 

It has got me thinking about the wider range of AirPods available in general, though, as the AirPods Max are almost four years old now (can you believe it!?) and I'm fairly sure that a second-generation model will appear in 2024. It's just whether that'll be for early December or a surprise early launch...

10/X? A curious equation... 

Cast your mind back to when the iPhone X was launched (back in 2017, yeesh, I'm feeling old again). That was the 'iPhone 10', just to be clear – and Apple really didn't like it when people said "iPhone ex" instead.

Now, with the 10th-generation Apple Watch expected to be launched at today's event, surely Apple won't revert back to that naming convention? Series 10 reads so much better than 'Series X' – which sounds like an Xbox clash of heads waiting to happen, if you ask me.

The altogether simpler 'Apple Watch X' does look better, but I think it'll fall into that conundrum of people saying "ex" once more – which sounds like a whole other model series. It'd add to the confusion I reckon, but place your bets now!

BRB!

No, not me, I'm here for another hour before passing over the reins! Apple's Store, however, is currently unavailable – which happens every time in the hours ahead of a slew of new products being added. 

That'll no doubt be the latest iPhone 16 models this time around – read about the iPhone 16 rumours in full here – but it could also suggest that pre-orders may open even sooner than expected? I'm positing that as a question, however, as we've been operating under the assumption that pre-orders will be from the 13 September. 

Still, even if you have to wait a whole three-and-a-half days to get your iPhone pre-order in – and there's good reason, as the Pro Max could sell out due to demand – I'm sure that the Store will be full of lovely animations and iPhone upsells when it returns following tonight's event's close.  

Ou la la! More luxury options?

Apple's partnership with Hermès, which kicked off in 2015, might not be the only fashion tie-in that Apple is set to work with. 

Jacquemus, the revered French fashion label, posted on Insta Stories on Sunday 8 September – suggesting that Simon Porte Jacquemus himself could well be part of Apple's event.

The Hermès partnership has seen Apple deliver Apple Watch Hermès Edition models and other straps. So could we be about to see a Jacquemus version for the Series 10? 

It's set tongues wagging, that's for sure. I mostly just want to hear Apple CEO, Tim Cook, saying it though. Jacky Mousse anyone? 

AirPods Max 2 could be a surprise reveal after all...

While I was under the impression that a second-gen AirPods Max wouldn't launch until later this year – and that could still be the case in terms of an on-sale date specifically – a last-minute report suggests that, actually, AirPods Max 2 will be surprise reveal at today's Apple event. 

On the one hand that would make sense: it'll mean that all AirPods products across Apple's range will pack USB-C charging, which is thought to be the main difference between the original AirPods Max and would-be successor. 

However, Bloomberg commentator Mark Gurman now suggests that the second-gen Max will feature "better noise cancellation [and] adaptive audio" too. That's contrary to earlier reports, too, but would be a welcome upgrade to Apple's priciest and most prestigious headphones. 

I'm still on the fence about this one, but we'll find out soon enough... 

Intelligent delays?

While I suspect you'll hear the words "Apple Intelligence" in abundance at today's event, it seems that not all the AI features will be available on day one. 

We reported that one of Apple's most fun iPhone 16 features is likely delayed, with Image Playground and Genmoji not expected to hit Apple's devices until an iOS 18 update come December time – possibly pushed back even further to 2025. 

That means if you're a day-one iPhone 16 user you probably won't be able to generate images based on text prompts or create animated emoji stickers of family and friends. Not major absences, arguably, but does make me question that if Apple Intelligence is so integral to future proceedings and products, then why reveal so much too early? 

I get that AI features need to be ready – especially when so many of current artificial intelligence offerings are limited or not quite fully formed – but clearer timelines should be set so users know what to expect. Because if I can't be turned into a cat wearing a chef's hat then, hell, why would I even consider buying an iPhone 16 at all ? 

Apple wishlist

Afternoon all! It's Mat Gallagher taking on the blog for the next few hours, while Mike prepares himself for this evening's entertainment. We're now less than four hours from the start of the event and I'm already over excited. 

Apple has somehow made its big press events into a must-see event, and not just for tech journalists like me. Millions of people will tune into the live stream today on You Tube, Apple.com and on the various Apple Events apps to find out the new details of the upcoming iPhones and Apple Watches, and no doubt hoping for something more. 

As I wrote this morning, I'm secretly hoping for another one more thing from Tim Cook at the end, and ideally one of the five things I listed in the piece. 

Get ready for iOS 18

One of the great things about the software updates that come with today's new devices is that they benefit older devices as well. I've been using the public beta of iOS 18 for a few weeks now and even without the Apple Intelligence features, think it offers a big improvement for all users. 

One of my favourite features is actually the changing icons. When the phone goes into dark mode, all of your icons get a darker treatment, making them look... well, darker – but also somehow cooler. You can also permanently adjust your icons, setting them to a single colour to match your backdrop. Though I found this a bit much to use all the time. 

Waiting for Cupertino to wake

Very soon I expect to see the early risers in California on X, tweeting about their day. We should hear from Tim Cook at some stage, as well as the many influencers and journalists who are attending the event in person. 

I'm not in Cupertino this year, but I am wearing my exclusive Apple Park T-shirt, which you can only buy at the Apple Store on site. It's one great reason to visit, as is the sight of Apple Park itself. Even from the outside it looks impressive. Like some giant space craft that has crash landed in the Californian suburbs. 

Skirting around a new mini

Hi, news editor Rik Henderson taking over now for the last stint before the event itself, and I'll start with something I wish we'd see today, but am pretty sure we won't – a new iPad mini.

With the current 6th-gen iPad mini having been released almost three years ago, it is long overdue a replacement. It runs on an A15 Bionic chip for starters, so the series needs to enter the Apple silicon age.

But while we seemingly hear rumours about an iPad mini 7 each and every Apple event, it's been strangely quiet this time around. That's because I believe the firm has plans to introduce one soon, just not today.

I fully expect new iPads to be unveiled in a month's time instead, with Apple often hosting a second, slightly smaller event in October each year for new Macs. This will surely be when a new iPad mini could make an appearance too... unless there's "just one more thing" we don't know about yet.

Don't be Siri

As many have suggested, the "It's Glowtime" strapline for today's event could refer to an AI-powered change in Siri. After all, the voice assistant lights up and "glows" when you call its name.

I'm more inclined to think it's actually referencing the Apple Watch X, considering the Cupertino company is celebrating an important milestone for its wearable, but if the tag is to do with Siri changing, not everyone will be happy.

For example, T3's own home editor, Bethan Girder-Maslen, is seriously hoping that for all the new features coming to the assistant, it won't have a completely new voice.

Imminent changes are coming to both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which will result in more human-sounding tones for each. However, Beth prefers the robotic twang that Siri exhibits in all its different accents and voice types. She doesn't want a friendlier, more realistic AI chum... and I tend to agree.

That being said, if Tim Cook announces that the new version of Siri is based on Danny Dyer, I'm in: "You've been on your trotters now for 20 minutes – take a break, you muppet!"

Watch it with us live

With under an hour to go until the event starts, it's an opportune time to once again highlight the fact that we'll be hosting it right here on T3.

You can watch along with us, therefore, and see all the new products announced live. Alternatively, just keep this liveblog open to read about each of the announcements as they happen – including some of our comments on what we think.

We'll also be bringing you in-depth pieces on the different devices throughout the show, so keep with us, we won't let you down.

All sunshine and rainbows

As is traditional, Tim Cook has taken to X (formerly Twitter) prior to the event with a picture from Apple's HQ, and this year's is particularly colourful.

He's also referred to the Glowtime tagline by exclaiming that even "Apple Park is glowing".

It's (almost) Glowtime...

And so the event will start soon (just 15 more minutes at the time of writing). Those in Cupertino are taking their seats – such as tech analyst Avi Greengart who posted a pic from the inside the Steve Jobs Theater on X – while everyone else is tuning into the live feed.

I'll be handing the reins of this blog back to our tech editor Mike in a minute. He'll take you through the event itself. Remember though, we'll also be posting in-depth pieces on each of the new products, so also check out the T3.com homepage often.

Ta-ta for now and enjoy the show glow.

Let's Glo!

See what I did there? Mike Lowe, T3's Tech Editor, back in the Apple hotseat to cover the event in real-time with all the juicy nuggets of Apple news from today's event. 

Now we're into the real deal, with the first video rolling. So strap in for the next couple of hours while Apple delivers its latest. 

The T3 team is on hand for breakout news stories, opinions and more – so keep your eyes on the site today, tomorrow and beyond for more coverage and context.

Confirmed: iPhone, AirPods, Watch

Well, there we go. Tim Cook isn't beating around the bush. It's going to be all about the Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone range today. Something for everyone!

Apple Watch Series 10

Up first it's all about Apple Watch in a "new design". And Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, is up to explore it. 

Series 10 brings the "largest, most advanced display" that Apple has ever put into a wearable product. It's even bigger than that of the Watch Ultra.

That display is a wide-angle OLED, which is 40% brighter when viewed from an angle. Ideal for a wearable product such as this. 

There are new aluminium finishes, too, including the deep and glossy Jet Black. Don't fancy that? There's a new Titanium finish, which is 20% lighter than the stainless steel Series 9 watch that this finish replaces. 

There's a new metal back with a larger charging coil for the fastest-charging ever offered by an Apple Watch. 

It's available for pre-order ahead of its 20 September on-sale date. 

Let's get wet

Series 10's redesign "makes it even better for workouts" in the water. 

This year the Watch gains a new depth gauge, which can measure to depths of 6m/20ft – making it ideal for snorkelling and more. There's a water temperature sensor too.

A new Tides app can provide 7 days of information, including rising/falling, high/low tides, and sunfall/sunset information. Ideal for fishing, crabbing and other activities around the water.

Apple Watch Ultra's new finish

With Apple Watch Series 10 revealed to offer so many upgrades, Apple is reinforcing that the Watch Ultra 2 remains relevant. That confirms the rumours: there's no Watch 3 Ultra to see today. 

What is new, however, is the Watch Ultra 2's all-new Satin Black finish. It's got a new titanium Milanese loop, too, unless you fancy one of the fancy new Hermès bands – a partnership that's now extended to Ultra too. Nice. 

AirPods 4

"The most loved and popular headphones in the world", says Tim Cook, before rolling into a VT backed by Fred Again's balearic beats...

Say hello to AirPods 4. Designed to set a new bar "for fit and comfort". They're designed with a refined design based on research and data of thousands of different people's ear shapes – for a shape that should naturally fit everyone.

The AirPods 4 have been redesigned to deliver bolder sound, too, with deeper bass as part of their acoustic make-up.

The included case is also the smallest of any AirPods to date and, but of course, feature USB-C for charging.

There's more!

But that's not all for AirPods. There's a second AirPods 4 model with active noise-cancelling (ANC) too. It includes Transparency mode, to help you hear the environment around you. And Adaptive Audio will auto-adapt for quiet and loud areas. 

It's interesting that Apple is looking to deliver ANC to the lower-price end of the market, especially as the AirPods Pro deliver it so well. But that's a way to further dominate in this market. 

This case, which also has USB-C, also features a speaker for Find My, and there's wireless charging (including Qi) too. 

The AirPods 4 will be priced at $129, while the AirPods 4 ANC will be priced at $179. Both will be available from 20 September.

AirPods Max 'too'...

It's AirPods mania today, with Apple's AirPods Max also revealed to be updated. Note that I didn't say 'AirPods Max 2' there, though, as it looks as though these USB-C-toting over-ears bring that new connection and some new colours only. The price remains the same, at $549, so I suspect this model will simply replace the outgoing Lightning version...

Hearing Health is central

Now here's an interesting take: a software update coming to AirPods Pro 2 and iOS 18 will bring some hearing assistance functions for those who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss. 

There's a Hearing Test to measure and diagnose your hearing capacity, and for those who need it a new Hearing Aid feature which does as you'd expect – enhancing relevant frequencies to boost your ability to hear. 

That'll help segregate the Pro model from other AirPods.

Ai, Ai, AI? It's iPhone 16 time!

Now for the big stuff: the iPhone 16 is official and "raises the bar for what an iPhone can do," quips Tim Cook. Taking over the presentation is Kaiann Drance, VP of iPhone Product Marketing. 

iPhone 16 "celebrates colour", with colour-infused glass, available in ultramarine, teal, pink and the usual black and white options. It's tougher glass than before too. 

The iPhone 16 comes in two sizes: 6.1-inch for the entry model, 6.7-inch for the Plus model. Both now feature the Action button, which was first revealed in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. 

The iPhone 16 introduces the all-new Camera control, allowing click-and-slide controls on the button to easily control your photography.

So what's inside? Apple is "jumping two generations" for this range, with Apple's A18 silicon inside. There's a focus on the neural engine being enhanced for faster access to generative models – that being Apple Intelligence-focused.

Apple Intelligence 

Craig Federighi takes over and... well, I'm more interested in what crazy stunts he's going to do in his VT. If you don't know what I'm talking about then, well, he's become a bit of a silver-haired meme at these showcases. And I'm so here for it. 

"Apple Intelligence can unlock even more intelligence," he says, by using Apple Cloud Compute. So there's Apple Intelligence Intelligence now? I jest...

To summarise what Apple Intelligence will bring to iOS 18 in the iPhone 16 series: it's a more cohesive experience for search, with context-relevant results being available, summaries, text-prompted emoji creation, more advanced Siri comprehension, and "more to come".  

Apple Intelligence will be a free software update, starting in October in US English. Other languages, such as British English, won't arrive until December, with further support coming to wider regions from 2025.

Camera Control

Now let's talk Camera Control. This new physical button control works in either portrait or landscape orientation and can recognise touch gestures too. That allows distinction between a full click and a lighter press – much like a camera's physical shutter button. A light press brings up an overlay in the preview, so you can quickly select additional controls before taking the picture.

The actual cameras for iPhone 16 remain almost the same as before, though, with a 48-megapixel main joined by a 12MP wide-angle (the latter adding autofocus, which previously lacked, and a wider aperture). There's no physical zoom, but a 2x digital telephoto uses the centre portion of the main sensor to allow pixel-for-pixel zoom.

The new camera design of iPhone 16 – they're paired side-by-side – also allows for Spatial Photo capture. That gives a three-dimensional result viewable on-device.

Show me the money

So how much for all this iPhone goodness? The iPhone 16 starts at $799, while the iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899. 

While I'm quoting US pricing – as that's what's provided by Apple at its live event – the same year-on-year pricing has also stuck to wider regions, so in the UK it's £799/£899 as per last year, with Australia also maintaining pricing. Nice, no regional 'tax' hike!

It's Pro-time!

Now it's the turn of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: which are now larger than the previous generation, at 6.3-inches and 6.9-inches respectively. But that's been achieved while minimising product growth, thanks to the thinnest bezel on any Apple product. 

As with the previous iPhone 15 Pro series, the 16 Pro models use Grade 5 Titanium, for great strength but lightweight finish. That's available in four finishes, including the rumoured Desert Titanium – the much-rumoured bronze-like colour. 

Design-wise, the 16 Pro range deliver a new thermal capacity thanks to a graphite-clad substructure, "delivering up to 20% improvement in sustained performance", which is "crucial for on-device features", such as Apple Intelligence. 

The Pro models go one step further when it comes to power, too, thanks to the Apple A18 Pro silicon at the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max's hearts. That all-important 'Pro' distinction makes it far more powerful than the entry iPhone 16 and Plus models.

The chip has vastly improved processing for video, plus further advancements to camera features. There's a new 48-megapixel 'Fusion Camera' at the heart of it all, which features a second-generation sensor. More importantly, however, is the wide-angle is also 48-megapixels – a big jump over the 12MP sensor of the previous generation.

Video gets further enhancements too: Cinematic Slow Motion offers 4K at 120 frames per second for Ultra-HD slow-motion. There's also the ability to capture in ProRes and LOG to external devices, which will appeal to those seeking pro-level capture. 

Spatial Audio capture is also possible when capturing video thanks to new microphones. Audio Mix, which is claimed to be an industry first, captures voice and separates it from background sound. Voice Notes has also been upgraded so you can add an additional recorded layer in real-time – handy for musicians putting down ideas on the fly. 

Ker-ching!

Right, then, how much will the new iPhone 16 Pro models cost? It's a similar story to the rest of the range: the iPhone 16 Pro is priced from $999, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced from $1199.

Again, that's a year-on-year price freeze – and not just for the USA! Since first publishing this page in the live blog, I've checked Apple's Store (which is now back online) and you can expect to pay the same £999/£1199 in GBP too. Australian pricing also follows suit as the same. 

And it's go-home-time!

Annnnd... that's a wrap! Glowtime is over, so it's go-home-time...

In summary: Apple's September Event introduced us to the Apple Watch Series 10, a new Watch Ultra 2 colour, the AirPods 4, AirPods 4 ANC, and AirPods Max (USB-C update), and closed out with the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Sadly, Craig didn't do any stunts this year – and there was ample time for it! Maybe next time Federighi...

It's a great time for tech right now as Europe's biggest consumer electronics show has kicked off in Berlin. IFA is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and is the place to be if you want to see the latest TVs, audio systems, soundbars and smart home appliances. 

However, don't fret if you haven't made it to the event in person, as T3's team has been scouring the Messe Berlin and other off-site venues around the city to bring you the very best products from the show floor and beyond.

We've seen each of the phones, TVs, and other products listed below in person, so as with previous IFA shows, we've picked our favourites for you to lust over. Many should be available to buy over the coming months, so you might even want to earmark one or two for your next big purchase.

Without further ado, here are the T3 Best of IFA 2024 Awards.

Acer Project DualPlay

Who doesn't love a stellar concept product? That's where Acer won at its IFA showcase, with the Project DualPlay making the audience audibly gasp when the company's CEO, Jason Chen, revealed the product on stage. 

Acer is a big player in the best gaming laptops market, and having just announced its Blaze 7 handheld also at IFA, the DualPlay concept is almost like the two rolled into one. The gaming laptop's large-scale trackpad can be released from the machine's body, at which point it's flipped over and turns into a handheld controller. Better still, each of the thumbstick sections detaches magnetically, so you have the option for a two-player experience.

As part of the controller's release mechanism, two pop-out speakers reveal themselves to the sides of the laptop, delivering a heightened audio experience. Cleverly, these speakers are used to 'pinch' the controller back into its trackpad position when returning it. It's only a concept for now, but given the reaction at IFA, Acer will surely have to explore getting a future Predator device to market with this extra-special feature included...

LG Self Driving AI Home Hub

A child-friendly AI-powered robot which can be used to shape the world around them? While it may sound like something from a kids sci-fi movie, it's exactly what LG brought to IFA 2024.

The LG Self Driving AI Home Hub works almost like a really, really smart pet. It will roam around happily until you call it, at which point it can control a whole host of smart home functionality – turn on and off your best smart lights, for example, when bedtime comes around.

It's the kind of innovation which IFA was built on, and that's exactly why it earned the prestigious T3 best in show award. 

Honor Magic V3

When we're talking about innovation, it doesn't get much more innovative than a great foldable phone. These devices are plucked straight from the science fiction of old, fusing fantastic portability with a display size that defies belief.

The Honor Magic V3 is a significant step for the form. Not only is this the thinnest foldable phone on the market – just 9.2mm when folded, and a jaw-dropping 4.35mm unfolded – it has been tested to ensure durability. It's rated for 500,000 folds, and packs in technology to keep the screen protected.

On top of that, you'll find a Google-assisted AI suite, a killer camera and some really snazzy finish options. All of that for a device which costs exactly the same as its predecessor? We're hooked – and you will be too!

Technics SC-CX700 wireless Hi-Fi speaker

Now these were a rather unexpected addition to Panasonic's IFA press releases. The wireless speakers are branded with the company's Technics label, best known for turntables, but feel more lifestyle than club. 

To call them bookshelf speakers is a little reductive, as these are fully functioning wireless speakers, with Google Chromecast on board and allow a range of streaming services to play direct from the speaker, as well as bluetooth, HDMI, AirPlay and more. 

I love the fact that despite being designed for digital sources, it still has a proper phono input for a turntable, complete with ground wire. It's the kind of detail that you know means that these are built for true music fans. 

You can pair these speakers in stereo, or use them solo. They also work great as an alternative to a soundbar for your TV. At around £2500 / $3200 each, they're not cheap, but good audio rarely is, and based on what we've heard from these so far, they're worth it. There's three colours, but the terracotta is the stand out. 

XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro

Projectors were big news at IFA this year, with just about every brand releasing new models in various shapes and forms. It seems the push for bigger TVs has made them a viable option for going beyond the 100-inch mark, without the cost. 

The  XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro is certainly at the cheaper end of things. This portable projector is designed for more casual use than as a TV replacement, but that doesn't mean it's not ideal for late night films or gaming. 

It has a rotating body which allows the lens to be easily directed at the wall or ceiling and folds up neatly into a small carry case, making it perfect for camping or weekends away. One of my favourite features is the stand, which not only provides a handy platform to lift the projector higher but it also provides up to 2.5 hours of battery for outdoor use. 

SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo

As always, IFA saw the launch of many a vacuum cleaner this year, but it was SwitchBot's impressive 3-in-1 model that stole the show for me.  

It's already impressive to see a cordless vacuum cleaner with an integrated auto-empty base station, but SwitchBot has somehow managed to throw a robot vac into the mix as well. The K10+ Pro Combo is therefore ideal if you can't choose between a robot or cordless model, or prefer having both on at the same time. 

There are some pretty nifty features involved, including TwinFlow Suction Technology and a dual anti-tangle design. It's also a lot more compact than expected, and after giving it a whirl the other day, it's a positively smooth experience. 

Ninja Café Luxe

Let's face it, Ninja's entry into the espresso industry has always been expected, but I never thought it would be this good when it did eventually happen. 

The Ninja Luxe Café was launched in the US a few months ago, but its arrival in the UK was officially announced at IFA this year. It's a 3-in-1 espresso, filter coffee and cold brew maker all rolled into one, making it an impressive (and rather brave) product launch for SharkNinja. 

My favourite feature has to be its Barista Assist Technology, especially as it provides users with customised grind size recommendations, weight-based dosing and active brew adjustments for temperature and pressure. That means you can literally make any coffee based drink you'd like, and adjust it to meet your exact taste and preferences. 

We're not sure when it'll exactly be available to buy, but Ninja has assured us that it won't be very long at all.  

TCL A300 Pro NXTFRAME TV

TVs as artwork isn't a new idea, and this is is the third incarnation for TCL. However, this model has really stepped things up for the brand thanks to the partnership with a rather big name in audio. 

The A300 Pro Nxtframe has audio by Bang & Olufsen in the form of a wireless soundbar and a wireless sub. These include the Beosound tuning to deliver premium results. The TV itself can be mounted on a sort of trolley that looks a bit like an easel, or flush to the wall so it hangs like a piece of art. 

There are included artworks installed to choose from or you can upload your own – or cast from your phone. The matte finish means you could mistake it for a regular picture frame – and it uses magnetic frame covers should you wish to colour coordinate. 

While there may be bigger and better quality TVs in the TCL range, there's no denying this is a new tack for TCL and it's one we're big fans of. 

Samsung The Premiere LSP9D

At completely the other end of the spectrum to the XGIMI portable unit, this latest Samsung projector is very much the TV replacement. The Premiere 9 is an ultra short-throw projector, allowing it to display a huge 130-inch image from just a few inches away for the wall. 

That means you can place it right where your TV would normally sit instead of across the room. The specs compare to a big screen TV too. You get a 4k image with an incredible colour gamut and 3,450 ISO lumens of brightness (around 1007 nits), allowing it to be used in daylight conditions. 

It's not the first high-end short throw projector on the market, nor will it be the last. However, when highly respected TV makers such as Samsung put out a product like this, you know it's becoming a serious product section. 

The Premiere 9 has Samsung's Tizen OS platform built in for streaming and gaming, and includes a 40W 2.2.2 set of speakers with Dolby Atmos. 

DJI Neo

The DJI Neo isn't the type of drone you might expect from this market leader but its simplicity is perhaps it's biggest strength. After all, this isn't a drone for those that love flying drones. This is for users who just want the results without having to learn how to get them. 

It's a simple solution that is perfect for beginners or those wanting to just get those classic high angle shots while they concentrate on doing other things. It's super light weight and easy to fly. 

There's a decent camera on here too, at least for this type of model. If you're wanting to learn to fly drones, this probably isn't the model for you. However, if you just want results in a small form factor, without paying too much, the Neo has you covered. 

The Made by Google event saw the launch of a host of interesting new products. While Gemini AI features also stole the show – and a host of live demos proved their worth – the products also showed they're worth their salt. Read on here: 

• Google just brought the fight to Samsung with three new Pixel 9 models revealed
• Move over Samsung, Google's new Fold looks like a massive upgrade – literally
• Google Pixel Watch 3 and 3 XL are all about the display
• Google Pixel Buds 2 Pro just launched with top notch ANC and battery life
• Google just KILLED my favourite phone design[TikTok video]

The following is the original live blog from 13 August 2024

After a few years of making some of the best Android phones on the market, Google is set to take to the stage once more today. That follows on from the Google I/O event earlier a few months ago, which was surprisingly light on product reveals in favour of AI updates.

As ever, the Google event today will be live-streamed, offering users around the world the opportunity to keep up with the action. That's taking place in California at 6pm UK time (that's 7pm in Central Europe, or 10am PDT and 1pm EDT for those over the pond).

While very little has been officially confirmed, we know that the new range of Google Pixel 9 phones are set to launch. That includes an interesting looking model called the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold – as spotted on the Google store. There is also word of a new Pixel Watch, while a slew of AI chatter also seems likely.

Nine lives

Good morning Google fans! It's still only the wee hours of the morning in California, but the excitement for today's Made by Google event can already be felt around the world.

T3's resident News Writer, Sam Cross, here. I'll be with you all day today, bringing you all of the news and gossip, as well as seeing you through the event itself.

Rumours suggest we'll see a host of new devices including Android phones, smartwatches and possibly even a new set of earbuds. On top of that, expect a lot of talk surrounding AI, and maybe even a look at the next generation of Android OS.

Fold and new

Let's kick off with arguably the most exciting thing we're anticipating today – a slew of new Android phones. We'll dive into the more traditional handsets next, but I'm really keen to see their new foldable phone.

Google has been teasing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold for a while now, with images on its online store. We even saw one brazen user of the device in a coffee shop in Taiwan.

Personally, I'm really keen to see what the brand has done here. The Google Pixel Fold was a solid first try, but it's no secret that the device had issues. Here's hoping that the new model can live up to the hype generated for the brand.

Pixel Perfect?

Let's move onto the regular Android phones, now. We're expecting big things from the brand here. The last two generations – the Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 Pro – have really pulled their weight, with killer specs and a gorgeous design.

We've seen lots of leaks so far – including renders which appear to show off the redesigned camera bar which was also shown on the Google Store.

That's set to house a new, larger sensor according to reports, which should make for better low-light performance across the range. It also shows a natty pink colourway which is very fetching, indeed.

Watch out?

Next up – is there a new Google Pixel Watch in the works for today? Rumours suggest there could well be!

It's about the right timing for a Google Pixel Watch 3, with the brand releasing the current Google Pixel Watch 2 in October last year. We'd normally have expected this event to take place in that month, but it has been pulled forward by the brand.

A major specs leak last month suggested that two models of the Watch could launch – regular and an XL version – with broadly similar specs to its predecessor. The big upgrade is rumoured to be the display, which is said to be a 60Hz panel this time out.

Alright, bud?

Another product category where we could see some movement is in the world of earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro were launched all the way back in 2022, so an update would be worthwhile for fans.

Leaks about the device have suggested a price hike – costing £219 / $229 / €249 – as well as a range of snazzy colour options.

And of course, it wouldn't be Google without some modern AI introduction. These new buds are touted to use Gemini AI – possibly as a rework of its smart assistant capabilities. We'll be keeping a close eye on these.

Summer lovin'

Now you might be confused as to why the event is taking place so early this year. The eagle-eyed among you will be aware that the Made by Google launches usually happen in October.

What's perhaps more surprising is that there isn't a definitive answer as to why the date has been moved. Some suggest it could be to get one up on Apple. Their iPhone launch events happen every September like clockwork, and the move from Google could be in order to get a leg up on the competition.

Others have purported that the move could indicate news related to the new iPhones is on the way. That's a more unfounded claim, but it might suggest some kind of Gemini AI integration with the handsets, which Google want to announce before Apple. We'll be keeping a close eye on that.

Congratulations on your new home (products)

While we may certainly catch a glimpse of them at the event, we're unlikely to see anything new in the smart home space. That's because the brand opted to include a major launch for that last week.

That saw the introduction of the Google TV Streamer – a new device which replaces the older Google Chromecast dongle. Interestingly, the brand has opted for a set-top box with the new design, which could be indicative of a change of tastes.

Still, it looks like a winner, and should be a hit with those who enjoy a minimal decor.

Google recently announced the Google TV Streamer, a new streaming device to challenge its own Chromecast. After getting an early look at the new Google TV Streamer, I’m most excited about what it can do for the home.

As T3’s Home Editor, I love all things smart home and the Google TV Streamer is the latest smart device that can turn your TV into your smart home ecosystem. While the Google TV Streamer is primarily for streaming movies, TV shows, music and other content, it also doubles as a smart home hub, so you can control your Nest cameras, thermostats and lighting from your TV.

Thanks to built-in Thread and Matter support, the Google TV Streamer has a new Google Home panel that’s accessible on your TV, and allows you to customise your smart home, check on recordings and create automations. In my opinion, it’s one of the best new features of the Google TV Streamer, as rather than fiddling around with your phone to adjust the lighting, you can set the mood for movie nights with Google’s latest streaming stick.

The Google TV Streamer has a new design to the Chromecast, and it looks more like an Amazon Fire Stick. This redesign is under hot debate currently, as many people enjoy the Chromecast’s button layout so it’ll be interesting to see if we’ll get a closer look at the new Google TV Streamer during the event tonight.

- Bethan Girdler-Maslen, Home Editor

MASSIVE Google Pixel Buds 2 Pro leak unveils key specs

With the event less than five hours away, things are hotting up – and we've just had word of a massive leak regarding the expected new earbuds, the Google Pixel Buds 2 Pro.

Most notably, that suggests they'll use a custom, in-house processor a la Apple. Dubbed the Tensor A1, the leak suggests it will improve ANC performance, making it twice as effective this time out.

There's also rumour of battery life. That's said to offer 8 hours from the buds alone, and 30 when in conjunction with the case. There's no confirmation of whether those figures relate to the performance with or without ANC, however.

AI on Android

While we're very excited about the new hardware said to be on offer, it's not just new toys which are likely to be on show. Google – and, in fairness, most of the forward-thinking world – is besotted with AI right now.

The brand has been very vocal about its Gemini AI, and promises to showcase more of that here today. While we're not entirely sure what the brand has to offer, it's likely to revolve mostly around their new Android phone lineup.

We'll be eagerly awaiting more details as the event unfolds – oh, and keeping a running tally of the number of times the word is used.

T-minus three hours to launch...

The sun is just rising on the sandy Californian coast – and that's something which users of a new Pixel device could know all too well.

According to respected insider, Kamila Wojciechowska, the brand is preparing a new(ish) Pixel Weather app. In fact, it actually runs the same app previously used to feed weather data to the clock app, but now with a prettier face.

It's an unusual leak – particularly as there didn't appear to be anything drastically wrong with the weather app on older handsets – but nonetheless, it's cool to see.

How to watch the event

With just a few short hours to go until the stream begins and the newest Pixel wonders hit our screens, you're probably wondering how you can follow along with all the action.

Well, great news – you can do so right here on T3! Alongside the live blog you've currently got your eyes on, we'll be hosting the livestream over on our How to Watch page.

The event is scheduled to kick off at 6pm UK time. What's more, it appears set to finish at 7:20, as the brand have an After Party scheduled to kick off at that time. No word on what that is exactly – though I'll be watching on the off-chance we get to see Dan the Duck again!

Table(t) for two?

One thing we haven't heard much about is the Google Pixel Tablet. That launched a little over a year ago, and caused quite a stir at the time.

The device fuses traditional tablet duties with home hub and Chromecast capabilities. The result was a unique proposition, and ended up being quite love-it-or-hate-it.

With so little chatter about a replacement, I'd wager that we're unlikely to see one today. Still, we'll be keeping an eye out just incase.

We're live in five...four...three...

While the event isn't set to take place for another couple of hours, many are already arriving at the venue. That includes Lance Ulanoff of T3's sister brand, TechRadar.

We might have opted for breakfast and a lie-in instead, but hey, sometimes it's fun to beat the crowds.

Losing your stripes

One thing I've just noticed is that all of the images supplied by Google and the leaked images thrown around online appear to use a monotone design. That sees the metal work finished in a similar hue to the rest of the back panel.

That's probably not a surprise for most – the outgoing Google Pixel 8 range had a similar design – but it is a shame. I was a massive fan of the design on older Pixel models like the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which were crafted with complementary colours rather than similar ones.

I certainly hope we see a return to that design language on the new range. I won't be holding my breath given the images we've already seen, but it would be brilliant to see some of those sumptuous colour combos – yes, I'm looking at you, Hazel and Rose Gold – return to the range.

One hour to go!

There's just under one hour to go until launch time in California, and the crowds are filling out thick and fast at the Pixel launch event.

As a reminder, you can watch the livestream right here on T3. If you can't watch the video, we'll also be here live blogging the entire event, bringing you all the bits you need with a healthy dose of wit to boot.

We're expecting to see a whole suite of new Android phones and foldable phones as part of the Google Pixel 9 series. It also looks likely that a new Google Pixel Watch will be on show, while the Google Pixel Buds 2 Pro are also slated to make an appearance.

WANTED: Dan the Duck

I was eagerly awaiting the 30 minutes to go mark, as I'd hoped for another appearance from Dan the Duck! I missed his first appearance at Google I/O 2023 as I'd stepped out to grab a pre-event coffee.

He's since become some kind of legend in the tech sphere, and I had hoped he might return. Alas, that doesn't seem like the case.

We are live!

Those watching along will now see a revolving slew of product shots and words as we're less than 10 minutes from go time. A redesigned back and front of the Pixel phones.

A snazzy watch crown. And what looks like a new earbud? The leaks may just have been bang on!

"The magic unfolds at 10am PDT," says the message, as the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold opens behind it. We're not the only ones who do puns.

Don't forget – if you want to follow along live, check out T3's Pixel event how to watch page for the stream!

We start with a tribute to former YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki. 

We're kicking off with longtime fan favourite, Rick Osterloh. He's big on AI, and has already said it too many times to count.

We've been promised live demos of how it can work for real people today. Exciting stuff.

Gemini Nano. That's the name for a new Gemini in Android OS. Designed specifically for on-device AI computing. That's an exciting prospect for Android phone users.

And there's a new Gemini Assistant, too! It can understand not just your words, but your intent, allowing for a smarter and more complete assistant in your pocket.

Sameer Samat takes to the stage now, to talk us through the Android updates coming our way...

"This is not just some future state – Gemini is available right now!"

A slight dig at some other Intelligence systems, perhaps? Still, being available on a host of devices and in a number of languages is going to be a winner for Google.

We're getting a live demo here. Can our tester buy himself Sabrina Carpenter tickets live on stage? It appears not. Two goes have proven unsuccessful, but he's sticking with it.

The concept does seem cool, though.

Ah, demo two goes much more smoothly. That sees Gemini create a list of foods mentioned in a YouTube video. The use of natural language input does seem impressive here.

Now we've got Gemini Live! This version is much more tuned to having natural conversation, almost like an AI friend. There are multiple voices to choose from, too.

Natural language input once again comes to the fore here, and it does seem to work well. We've already seen how hit and miss a live demo can be...

Follow up questions seem able to recall context too. It seems to work like having a super knowledgeable friend on standby at all times.

That's launching today, with Gemini Advanced users getting the first bite of the cherry.

"It's the biggest update we've ever made to the Google platform."

That's a tantalising introduction to the new phone range. New Tensor chip is up first, as well as a recall of the Gemini Nano we've just been hearing about.

FOUR MODELS?! That's right! We now get the base model Pixel 9, a Pixel 9 Pro, a Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

That's a lot of optionality for users to find something perfect for them.

That Google Pixel 9 chassis is certainly looking on-trend. The elongated camera bar, however, keeps it firmly in the Pixel camp. 

Although it will definitely attract some attention online for its close resemblance to another certain flagship phone, I personally am thankful the Pixel 9 looks to stay firmly planted when laying it screen-up on a table. 

I'm also hoping the green and pink colours are as saturated in real life as they are pictured here.

-  Emily Pursel, Social Media Editor 

Improved thermals and battery performance are just about as un-sexy as it gets, but they're absolutely crucial. After all of the AI spec boasting, hearing that 20% extra battery life can be expected is a real boon.

Oh, Emergency SOS is coming too, though it appeared as more of a footnote than anything else. We can't wait to hear more on that.

While the new Google Pixel 9 range sounds like a fantastically capable pack of devices, I can’t help but feel an air of sadness. It’s certainly not the worst design on the market, but the current makeover the device has received really isn’t doing it for me.

I absolutely love the pink hue, but with a camera bump which leaves it looking somewhere between Bender from Futurama and the Among Us characters, something just isn’t clicking. It’s such a shame, because the older Pixel phones – I’m looking at you, Hazel-coloured Google Pixel 7 Pro – were absolute works of art.

It’s not just me being a grouchy old man, either. That lipped bump looks like it’s just waiting to catch on your jean pocket and tumble to its demise on the cobbles and concrete below. I’m just hoping the brains of the device can win out over (a lack of) beauty.

Hear more in my TikTok analysis video.

- Sam Cross, News Writer

It's the turn of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold now. That looks like a substantial upgrade over the initial Google Pixel Fold.

The Super Actua Flex display looks stunning in those renders, and is also touted as the largest display on a phone, at 204mm across.

 The Pixel Family is now a force to reckon with 

This year feels like a turning point for Google. It may have had Pixel phones since 2016 but it now feels like a complete family of products to match its rivals. While essentially the only new device is the Pixel 9 Pro XL, it means that there are four models to choose from. The Pixel Fold – now the Pixel 9 Pro Fold feels like part of the family too. 

Having such an aligned group of products in the range not only gives users more choice of model, but it gives them confidence in the one they are choosing. It’s strength in numbers but it works. Both Apple and Samsung use the same technique with multiple models on offer to account for budget, feature and size demands. Arguably the latest Google Pixel lineup looks even more put together than Samsung. 

- Mat Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief

Pixel Screenshots is the next AI-powered feature on display here. It's actually a really useful sounding feature, which can collate all of your screenshots, while offering useful insight into the content.

Tensor G4 was designed to do that, on-device, quickly. And it really does seem pretty snappy. I'd use that feature – and I can't remember thinking that about many AI features so far.

Pixel Studio is up next – a new AI image generator found on every Pixel 9 phone. And we're getting another live demo, to boot.

Woah! Okay, that was impressively quick. I've got to say, I'm feeling really excited about the Tensor G4 chip. It seems really snappy, which could be a great thing for Pixel fans.

It's easy to get sucked into a good demo, and I'm trying hard not to. But this really does seem good. Of course, they couldn't get through 45 minutes without a cheeky dig at Apple and RCS messaging, though...

Let's talk camera. This is something which Pixel handsets have always been revered for, so it needs to stack up. A redesigned HDR algorithm is a good start, and everything looks fantastic.

A new Panorama mode looks even better, though. The AI-guided system is going to have other manufacturers saying "why didn't we think of that," while night mode integration looks absolutely incredible.

Top marks, Google.

A new camera feature called Add Me is also coming. NBA star, Jimmy Butler is in attendance to demo – and to absolutely dwarf everyone else on stage.

That demo was pretty smooth, too. Essentially you take two images with some kind of static subject, and the phone with stitch them together to add other people into the frame. That's a nifty thing to have – as someone who always has to ask someone else to take a photo.

Made You Look is a new feature for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. And it's genius.

You can select from a range of kid-friendly themes for the front display, to hold their attention and get them smiling. Genius.

Magic Editor has gotten a big AI-powered overhaul, too. It uses key photographic techniques like the rule of thirds to accurately reframe shots, while generative AI fills in any blanks surrounding it.

But wait, there's more! Tap section by section – they used ground, but presumably sky would have also worked – and type in what you'd like to replace it with. This is impressive.

It's actually refreshing to see it mess up on one of the goes too. This feels real. And it looks great. That's on every Pixel 9 handset out of the box.

Pixel 9 Pro is the smartphone with the highest quality video. That's a seriously impressive claim, but it really looks to be true.

A range of features including video boost look amazing, but being able to pull 33MP image stills from your video? That's unreal.

Okay, so let's quickly recap: the Google Pixel 9 range feature three traditional Android phones. That's a base model and two Pro variants – one smaller handset and once XL variant.

Then there's the foldable. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

No rest, though – onto watches!

Google Pixel Watch 3 looks set to be packed with cool features. Call Assist allows you to hold a call until you can find a quiet spot, while a range of health and fitness tracking capabilities look to improve the experience for fitness fanatics.

AI-designed workouts are a nifty sounding addition, with a heart rate sensor specifically tuned for running. That's apparently quite a difficult thing to track, but this is their most advanced yet.

They come in two sizes, too.

Beyond the running capabilities, there are some AI powered features on offer. Cardio Load tells you how intense to make your daily activity, while a Readiness score enlightens you about how you're feeling.

They've also added a function called Loss of Pulse Detection. That includes a range of different life threatening moments, when users have a heartbeat which is not life-sustaining.

Pixel Watch 3 has a first of its kind detection system for that event, and can provide key details to emergency services. The algorithm – which is all on-device – looks at a host of other data, to bring a range of information to users. That's fantastic.

Runners, rejoice: with the new Pixel Watch 3, Google seriously enhanced the fitness prowess of its leading wearable. The smartwatch can not only provide more and better running metrics than its predecessor, but it can also help you analyse how your training affects your fitness via the three new features: Daily Readiness, Cardio Load, and Target Load.

It’s nice to see that the brand now offers two smartwatch sizes. There was nothing wrong with the now-smaller 41mm Pixel Watch, but as someone with huge monkey hands, I appreciate the bigger touchscreen displays of the 45mm version, not to mention the larger battery housed in the expanded case. Plus, the maximum brightness doubled and now maxes out at 2,000 nits – brilliant!

The new health feature – Loss of Pulse Detection – is even less helpful to the average Pixel Watch user than Afib detection (or the battery-munching blood oxygen monitoring). Realistically, older people are in the most danger, and they won’t buy and wear the Pixel Watch 3. Even if they did, the battery life still isn't long enough to work for that demographic; they would likely forget to charge the watch, making the new feature pointless.

Overall, the Pixel Watch 3 follows the formula set out by previous generations and offers an enhanced, albeit not revolutionary, smartwatch experience for Android users. The wearable looks as pretty as ever, and it’s the same price as the Google Pixel Watch 2, so if you didn’t upgrade last year, you can and should do it in 2024.

- Matt Kollat, Active Editor

Now we're onto the Google Pixel Buds 2 Pro, and, as we suspected, there is a big AI push. The Tensor A1 processor is also the star here – 2x ANC performance and 3 million actions per second. Unbelievable.

The audio quality also gets its own part of the processor alongside the ANC, while we learn that the rumoured 8 hour battery life is with ANC enabled. That's amazing!

The twist to lock functionality is cool, too, and should help to ensure they stick in when you're active.

Gemini on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 looks fantastic. We can talk to Gemini Live with just a tap and saying "Let's talk live."

Okay, the demo is quite corny, but if we assume Gemini Live from the Pixel phones will be possible in the buds, too, this could be a really impressive addition.

Full transcripts are kept on the phone for reference, too.

We're almost wrapped here, but there's one last look at some more products and features coming in the next few months. Project Astra – first shown at Google I/O – will bring camera connectivity to Gemini Live.

That means you can show off exactly what you're looking at, for tailored, image-based assistance on your device.

 Small powerful phones are the future 

Google’s new Pixel 9 line up is certainly impressive. More powerful chips, improved cameras, AI functions and bigger, brighter screens, but one thing stood out for me that is easy to overlook.

By creating a third model in the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Pixel 9 Pro now comes in a smaller form - with a 6.3-inch screen rather than a 6.7-inch one. That’s a huge plus for those that want a small and powerful phone.

Traditionally, if you want a more powerful phone you need to go bigger. There’s certainly logic to the idea that if you need more power you probably like the idea of more screen real estate. However, there’s a lot to be said for a smaller handset.

Arguably in Apple’s line up, the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro is the one to go for, but Samsung users had to opt for the larger 6.8-inch S24 Ultra if they wanted the fastest specs. The was previously true for Google as well, with the Pixel 8 Pro being a larger 6.7-inch display compared to the Pixel 8’s 6.2-inch. Now though, you can get top spec in the choice of the larger 6.8-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL or the smaller 6.3-inch Pixel 9 Pro.

Now, 6.3 inches is hardly a small display. Compared to phones a few years ago it’s still pretty massive, but it at least is a little more pocket friendly. Personally, I’d love to see an even smaller display option with Pro specs - a Pixel 9 Pro Mini, with a sub-6-inch display.

I feel Apple missed a trick by not making an iPhone Pro mini with the same 5.4-inch display as the iPhone 13 mini. But then maybe they knew better with the 14 Plus.

Perhaps it’s why the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is so appealing. It’s a small pocket-sized phone with plenty of power. Now a Pixel 9 Pro flip, that would be interesting…

- Mat Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief

And that's a wrap! A seriously impressive array of new products and features across phones, earbuds and smartwatches – all tucked into a neat 80 minute presentation.

Hat's off Google! I can't wait to get hands on and test these out for myself.

That's all from me folks – enjoy Google's After Party!

Are you ready to go back to class? Whether you're heading off to university or back to the office after some well-earned time off, T3's guide has you covered for everything you need to do it in style. 

This August, T3's Back to Class month will be covering everything from your commute to your desk accessories, with all the products that make your work or study just a bit more enjoyable. 

Each week we're covering a new area to offer up the very best gadgets and tech for your needs. Whether your kitting out your dorm room, home office or cubicle, our selection isn't your back to basics cutlery set – this are serious items you can be proud of, and will have your colleagues or classmates green with envy. 

We're kicking things off with perhaps the biggest investment for most workers or studiers, the laptop. There will be transport options, working from home wonders and so much more though. Below you'll see more of a sneak peek of what's to come but keep checking back each day for more. 

Back to Class schedule planner

Week 1: Laptops and tablets

Buying a new laptop can be a serious investment, but pick the right one and it will serve you well for years, and do far more than just churn through those reports. The best machines offer blisteringly fast processors, OLED displays and AI capabilities, while some of the best tablets could replace your laptop altogether. 

Finding the best laptop for you will depend on exactly what you need it to do, but there's some very appealing options at all budgets. If you want a laptop you can carry everywhere you might want to consider a lightweight laptop, while if you want performance in droves, a gaming laptop might be better suited to your needs. 

• The T3 team's personal Back to Class selections – from tech to exercise to home
• Buying a new laptop? The 5 feature essentials and upgrades to consider
• Apple MacBook versus Windows laptop: which is the best buy for students?
• MacBook or iPad: can Apple's tablet replace a laptop for work or uni?
• Should I buy a Chromebook? Why the budget laptop is an ideal pick for students
• Student laptops in 2024: should I buy Mac, Snapdragon, Intel or AMD?

Week 2: Bags and home set ups

Whether you need to carry your tech everywhere with you, or build the ideal home set-up, we've got a solution for you. Week 2 looks at the best laptop bags and rucksacks for your commute to work or uni, as well as everything you need for working from home. 

From pop-up desks to office chairs and desk lamps, you can make your home office look like something from the set of Suits – with a little less Meghan Markle. Time to clock off? Don't forget about the best watches, so you never work too late. 

• 7 best fragrances for men for the office and university 2024
• 5 signs you need an ergonomic standing desk
• Adobe Creative Cloud gets 70% price cut ahead of back to school season
• Best student discounts and freebies 2024: grab a bargain before the new academic year
• 7 mistakes everyone makes when choosing an office chair
• Troubadour Apex Backpack 3.0 review
• These 5 pop-up desks are the key to your perfect WFH set-up
• I made my dream WFH setup for under £100 – here are my 5 top picks
• 9 desk lamps to illuminate your work environment
• Skylight Smart Calendar review: an organiser's dream
• Sleep expert reveals exact date you should reset your kids school sleep routine

Week 3: Transport

Say bye bye to the bus and au revoir to that Uber, we've got you covered for your very own classy forms of transport. Whether it's out on the road on a speedy e-bike, or beating the queues of traffic on a lightweight electric scooter (not on public roads if you're in the UK), you can arrive under your own steam and in style. 

Week 3 is all about transport options and there's lots to choose from, whether you're just looking to get from A to B, or want something a bit more fun. For longer commutes, you might want to consider an electric car, or even a bike, such as the Maeving RM1.

• I've used an e-cargo bike to take my kids to school for years, and here's why you should too
• Fiido C21 review: electric fun on a dime
• The most essential back-to-uni accessory no one talks about

Week 4: Desirable desktops

So you've got your fancy desk and office chair, but how do you take that set up to the next level? In week 4 we look at the tech side of that work-from-home set up, with a range of gadgets to provide the electrical icing on the cake. 

If you work on a laptop, adding a decent sized 4K monitor can transform your working experience, while a decent webcam will make you look better on those important video calls – even the ones home to mum. 

To soundtrack your working day, a good pair of headphones are essential as they not only provide excellent audio quality but they block out the sounds of those around you. Plus, gamers can opt for a gaming headset that will also work on an Xbox or PS5 for when you call it a day. 

• These 5 WFH tech buys will upgrade your home office or student setup for the better
• The 3 best monitors for home working – as tested by our expert team
• Are expensive headphones really better? These 3 upgrades are worth the money
• Students can snag a brilliant deal on iPads and MacBooks right now
• Gaming chair or office chair – which is better and why? 4 perfect WFH chair picks
• Why a webcam is a home office essential: the 3 best upgrade options to buy

To stay up-to-date with Back to Class Month, make sure to look out for the T3 Back to Class badge on upcoming articles and check out T3’s Back to Class collection. We’ll also be updating this page every day with our latest articles so make sure to keep it bookmarked.

After 10 July's Galaxy Unpacked came to a close – T3's Tech Editor, Mike Lowe, was on the ground in Paris, France, to attend the showcase – the second Galaxy showcase of the year revealed plenty of new products. 

From the Galaxy Ring's full reveal, to health-focused products in the Watch 7 and Watch Ultra, Samsung also revealed its updated foldables: the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. 

Below features a list of T3's relevant deep-dive articles about those products, complete with hands-on photography, to give you a greater insight to this year's Galaxy products – including pre-order deals ahead of the 24 July on-sale date. 

Foldables:

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 – 3 exciting upgrades
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Z Flip 5: what's new?
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 pre-order deals
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 – 3 great upgrades
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Z Fold 5: what's different?
• The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 pre-order deals

Wearables:

• Samsung Galaxy Ring launches with unmatched features
• Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung's toughest wearable yet
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, have we met before?
• Samsung's Galaxy Buds have one incredible new feature
• Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra or Watch 7

Original live blog from 10 July 2024 follows below:

Following the major success of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked at the beginning of 2024 – when the best new Android phone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra was revealed (among other Galaxy products, of course) – now it's time for Galaxy Unpacked round two. This year it's in Paris, France, and T3's Tech Editor, Mike Lowe, is on the ground to cover the event as it happens.

As ever, this Galaxy Unpacked summer event is being live-streamed for all to see, commencing Wednesday 10 July at 14:00 UK time (that's 15:00 in mainland Europe, and the earlier times of 09:00 EDT, 06:00 PDT for our Stateside readers). As it's in the middle of the day, if you can't watch then the T3 team will be bringing you all the latest news and an event recap with all the latest Samsung news. 

It's widely expected that this Unpacked will reveal the updates to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold foldables, but the real focus of attention will be on the all-new Samsung Galaxy Ring, plus wearable updates including the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Ultimately, expect a show to present Samsung's unified approach to its tech and health portfolios – it's going to be a bumper showcase!

Bonjour!

It's bonjour from me here in Paris, where I'm on the ground to get the latest on Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy products. That means I'll be immediately handing this live blog over to my T3 colleagues – principally T3's News Editor, Rik Henderson – up until the live show kicks off proper. 

That's because I have some *top-secret* briefings to attend to get the lowdown on Samsung's latest kit. So in addition to the Unpacked showcase, anticipate that I'll be bringing a much wider remit of official news at 15:00 Paris time today! Until then, my lips are sealed...

Unpacked packed

Morning all, T3 news editor Rik Henderson here to kick us off on a busy day of exciting Samsung shenanigans. And boy are we expecting a whole load of products.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked promises, conversely, to be the most packed yet, with two foldable phones, a smart ring, two sets of earbuds, and a couple of watch models all expected.

We should also find out about new Galaxy AI features that are not only coming with the new devices, but should be pushed to the Samsung Galaxy S24 family, too. So stick with us throughout the day to find out what Samsung has in store for the rest of 2024 – it promises to be a mighty show.

Catch all the action live

While you can follow today's launches in this blog, up to and through the Unpacked presentation, you can also watch it live at 2pm BST right here on T3.

I advise you bookmark that page ready to come back to for when it starts. We don't yet know the exact running time, but suspect it'll be a long one considering how much Samsung plans to announce.

I'd put aside a couple of hours, therefore.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 accidentally revealed

Although we'll get to see the two new foldables in full later, Samsung actually unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 last month.

Samsung Kazakhstan allegedly posted an image of the two handsets on its website and, before it could remove it again, a Reddit user managed to screengrab it.

It showed both of the new phones slightly opened, with a strapline highlighting Samsung Galaxy AI. It was a great, tantalising tease of what was to come.

Buds of a feather

As well as the foldables, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring, we're almost certain that Samsung will unveil a couple of pairs of new wireless earbuds today – the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.

And one thing that has been apparent over the last month or so, based on eye witness reports and numerous picture leaks, is just how familiar the redesigned in-ears will be.

Samsung's Galaxy Buds have traditionally been smaller and rounded, but the new models will reportedly come with stems much like rival earbuds we could mention.

To think, everyone laughed and mocked the design when that fruit-based brand debuted its own pair way back when...

Taking Galaxy Watch to the next level

Samsung is expected to announce two smartwatch models today, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and an all-new entry to the family – the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Beefier and more rugged, the Ultra will be Samsung's answer to the similarly-named Apple Watch Ultra. According to leaked images, it'll even come with a watch band that's very close, too.

However, there are enough key differences to make it look and feel different. Reports suggest it'll be fractionally smaller, as well, at 47mm.

You'd best read this while seated...

It's no big secret that the Samsung Galaxy Ring will finally get its long-awaited launch during this Unpacked. The prototype was already shown at Mobile World Congress earlier this year after the device was teased in January.

We've also learned a fair few details about the Ring over the last couple of months, including the fact that it'll come in multiple sizes, from 5 to 13.

However, we've also found out something a tad less welcome too, with French website Dealabs claiming to have discovered its price. It says the Galaxy Ring will start at €449 (around £379) – that's considerably more than some rivals and around the same price as a PlayStation 5.

We'll find out for sure in a bit, but it could make the new wearable one for early adopters primarily.

No Galaxy AI fees expected... yet

Samsung has confirmed that while there could be charges to use some Galaxy AI features in future, it has no plans to introduce fees until 2026 at the earliest.

In the build up to Unpacked, it posted a news release that contained the following in the small print: "Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices."

That means you won't have to worry about paying extra for fancy new AI features on your new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Z Flip 5 for a fair while. The same is true for other supported Samsung phones.

Hi all, it's Mat Gallagher here taking over from Rik for a few hours and ensuring that Mike Lowe can enjoy a big Parisian lunch before the show kicks off this afternoon.

Samsung has had the folded market pretty nailed with the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold models for a while, so it will be interesting to see what else they can add to them to make these even better. 

I suspect the answer to that lies in Samsung's AI – though when it is something embedded into the software, it becomes a tougher upgrade story. As we saw with Apple, I'm sure there will be a push to get more of that AI computing happening on-device though, rather than the cloud, and to do that takes lots of RAM and processing power. So expect more of both. 

It's a ring thing

As great as I'm sure the new phone models will be today, the interesting thing here is the ring. Samsung's Smart Ring is the company's first wearable ring device. In fact, it will be the first major tech company to produce one. All of the current best smart rings are made by non-traditional brands – there's no Apple, Xiaomi or Huawei in there... yet!  

Samsung therefore is setting the course. How many will follow will probably depend on how well this goes down with audiences. I have so many questions about it. For instance, will there be a subscription for it? Without one, it could certainly justify a higher price than the Oura (which is what we're expecting). 

Stars of the show

The excitement is building in different regions right now. It seems The Philippines launch event will feature Thai actor and host Thitipoom Techaapaikhun. I suspect there will be some celebs at the Paris event too, though there's no sign of who that will be yet. Will we see some big K-Pop names or will there be some European stars in attendance?

It's almost time

We've heard people are heading into the building ready for the event in Paris. Tech Editor Mike Lowe is there ready. 

The audience are taking their seats.

Can I kick it? Yes, I can

Thanks to my T3 colleagues for nursing this live blog along throughout today. Mike here, T3's Tech Editor, back again in the hotseat – which right now is literally in the auditorium at Le Louvre, in Paris, where the Unpacked show is now underway. 

There's a lot of flashy lights and a 3D soundsystem for some real extra impact here – kicking off with a great "Can I kick it?" video intro to show-off the live interpreter feature of the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. 

It's not just those two new devices though: Samsung is going bit on artificial intelligence (AI), and I'm sure over the next 80 minutes we'll hear "Galaxy AI said aplenty. Samsung's TM Roh, President of Mobile Division, introduced the show – and there's a lot to get through...

Ring a ding ding

No surprise, the Galaxy Ring heads things up – and I do think that Samsung is going to use this Unpacked showcase to really flex its health-tracking muscle. We've already covered the latest wearable, which you can read about here. 

The big message with the Galaxy Ring, however, is that you get great health insights without the need for an additional subscription, as you do with so many competitors. Add a week-long charge and this sounds like one of the best smart rings already!

Garmin, watch your back?

Well, well, well, the Galaxy Watch Ultra sure does look like it wants a bit of Garmin's multisport watch market. Just, y'know, with a bit more orange (is that a bad omen for the England v Netherlands match tonight? I hope not). 

It's on a much bigger scale, with a 47mm display, and 'cushion' outer area beyond the screen bezel. Looks ideal for extreme sports enthusiasts thanks to water-resistance (to 100m), altitude and freeze resistance, and military standard grading. Nice. 

There's also the Galaxy Watch 7 to upgrade the current Samsung wearable line. See, Samsung is going big on health – and both can work in tandem with the Galaxy Ring, too, to help promote its battery life even further!

Flip the page

Now it's the turn of the two new foldables: the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. I've seen both handsets ahead of their reveal, so the skinny is that the former gets a camera upgrade (to 50MP for the main), while the latter tweaks the design to be wider and shorter (a much user-requested feedback request, so I hear). 

Both also embody Samsung's Galaxy AI, of course, which is deeply integrated. Even Google is on stage talking about Gemini and how that's also integrated into both phones – so artificial intelligence is here to deliver contextually aware answers. 

¡AI, caramba!

Strap in folks, it's going to be a big artificial intelligence deep-dive. Samsung Galaxy AI is front and centre of this Unpacked presentation – and for fair reason, as it delivers some really great features. 

It's "multi-model contextual AI in action," we're told. So just what can you expect? The big offerings are that Samsung Notes comes with a voice recorder and live transcriber baked into the app. You can track along in real-time, which is ideal for reading back. 

Live translation is another major feature, including with your local language on one screen and translated language on the other in the case of the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 – a nice touch. It can do so in 16 different languages from day one, too. 

Sydney Sweeney is back!

At the Unpacked event last July in South Korea, American actress Sydney Sweeney was also in attendance. Well, guess what? She's here in Paris as well too. She's an Unpacked superfan. 

And Samsung has only gone and made an AI-generated image of her using, you already know it, Galaxy AI's powers. You can do the same for yourself with the onboard features in the Flip 6 and Fold 6 too. Do it with a smile, though, folks!

Pricing 

As for cost, the UK products will all go on sale from 24 July at the following starting prices (with USD and AUD prices for comparison): 

• Samsung Galaxy Ring: £399 / $399 / $AU TBC
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: £599 / $649 / AU$1,299
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: from £289 / from $299 / from AU$549
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: from £1,049 / $1,099 / AU$1,799
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: from £1,799 / $1,899 / AU$2,749

That's a wrap!

TM Roh is back on stage to sign things off, not missing a beat and mentioning – but, of course – that Samsung is also a sponsor of the Olympic Games, also taking place in Paris this year. Each athlete taking part will receive a special-edition Galaxy Z Flip 6, which is a nice touch. 

CES is almost over for another year! The Consumer Electronics Show is like a tech lovers Christmas, with heaps of new technology on display from the biggest and best companies in the land.

There has already been a diverse range of tech on offer. That includes everything from new EV tech to ultra lifelike TVs. We're sure to see some oddities thrown in there, too. At CES 2023 we saw the PlayStation VR2 for the first time, BMW's colour-changing concept car, the BMW iVision Dee, and LG's completely wireless TV, the LG G3. 

This page will be updated with some of the highlights and big announcements as they happen, so keep checking back. We will also be bringing you the T3 Best of CES Awards (see last year's winners here). 

When is CES 2024?

CES is always one of the first events in the tech calendar. That gives brands a chance to come out strong and showcase the best and brightest they have to offer for the year ahead.

In 2024 the trade show will run from 9th to 12th of January and unlike some European shows, is purely for industry members – there are no tickets for consumers. 

What products have been announced at CES 2024?

Even before the event kicked off, a whole range of brands were eagerly announcing their latest and greatest tech. While there is almost certainly more to come from the event itself – we'll be sure to keep this page updated as the event plows on – here are a selection of the top bits so far:

• Hyundai might have just killed parallel parking
• DJI could deliver all of your parcels with drones
• Amazfit joins the smart ring club with new Helio Ring
• Garmin HRM-Fit heart rate monitor clips into your sports bra
• Airthings launch a smart air purifier
• Kia shows off modular electric van concepts
• L'Oreal unveils the Airlight Pro hairdryer
• Ultrahuman unveil smart tracking device
• New Tineco smart vacuum cleaners
• First Nanoleaf outdoor lights
• HP announces the ultimate gaming monitor
• World first mirror telescope that needs no manual adjustment
• Kia will let you control Samsung smart devices
• LG bring new gaming laptops to market
• Samsung and Google headset update
• LG unveil a transparent TV
• A Samsung Gaming controller is coming
• The LG DukeBox might revolutionise music listening
• Samsung set to unveil a robot cleaner and mop
• Hisense to enter car market with... lasers?
• Govee is using an AI bot to control your smart lighting
• Samsung fridge uses AI to battle out of date food
• Kandao unveils a new camera

How to watch CES press conferences

At the show, many brands will be hosting press conferences and events to show off their devices to the public. Much of the time, these events are livestreamed, giving those of us who aren't lucky enough to be live in the desert a chance to watch along.

We'll be listing how to watch each of the biggest ones below:

• LG press conference
• Nvidia press conference
• Hyundai press conference
• Panasonic press conference
• Samsung press conference
• Sony press conference

Past CES highlights

• I tried PlayStation VR2 with Horizon at CES – it’s the ultimate PS5 upgrade
• BMW iVision Dee brings augmented reality and E-ink to an electric car
• Sony and Honda unveil the Afeela concept car
• LG G3 OLED suddenly looks like the ultimate TV upgrade
• Move over Apple, satellite SOS coming to Android thanks to Qualcomm
• QD-OLED TVs just got a massive upgrade from Samsung – literally
• Panasonic's new OLED TV suddenly looks the most appealing at CES 2023
• Struggle to hear in busy places? You need to try these new Sennheiser earbuds
• Lenovo's YogaBook 9i is the wildest laptop I've ever seen
• PlayStation's new controller makes gaming accessible to more people
• LG's transparent OLED TV is the coolest thing I've seen at CES 2023
• Alienware's latest 500Hz display could be this year's must-have gaming monitor
• LG C3 OLED looks like an even more appealing TV
• Samsung's new sliding screens could be game-changing
• Samsung's 2023 smart fridge is a massive TV too
• This 45-inch HP curved monitor will seriously upgrade your desk setup
• LG's best laptop suddenly looks like the ultimate lightweight option
• Dell G15 and G16 gaming laptops get a brave new look
• Samsung SmartThings Station is one device to rule them all
• Roborock S8 Ultra Pro is a killer vac and mop with a self-cleaning dock
• Is this the best-looking Chromebook ever made? HP's latest is a stunner
• Asus unveils its glasses-free 3D laptop displays at CES 2023
• HiSense says it's bringing mini-LED TV to the masses
• Nanoleaf brings Matter to its stylish smart lights
• Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist takes convertible laptops to another level

The T3 Awards 2023 are now just over a month away, and the awards shortlist is now confirmed. Our experts are now deliberating to pick the winners in each of 81 categories. However, there is one winner that won't be chosen by our panel. 

The Readers' Choice Award lets you have your say as to the product that you rated highest in the last 12 months. There are 8 products in the shortlist for the award, with nominations added by the T3 team, PRs, manufacturers and our readers. The final winner though is based purely on your votes. 

The voting is open now and will close at 11:59 pm on 12 May 2023. The winner will be announced alongside our headline awards at a ceremony on 7 June and on the website on 8 June. 

The shortlist for the Readers' Choice Award are: 

• Nothing Phone 1
• PlayStation VR2
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Saucony Endorphin Elite
• Tower 9-litre Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer
• Sonos Era 300
• Google Pixel 7 Pro

Cast your vote now on our T3 Awards voting page. 

Wallpaper*, T3's sister site and the global authority on design, technology, transport, and interiors, has announced the second iteration of its awards event for ideas that inspire and technology that lasts. 

The Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards 2022 celebrate the objects, accessories, services and tools that combine beauty, design, innovation and style to make the very most of our digital lifestyles and make the places we inhabit noticeably smarter.

The panel of Wallpaper* editors, designers and industry experts will judge each category based on quality, impact and user experience. 

The best thing is – anyone can enter; the Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards celebrates big tech brands, start-ups, innovators, designers and makers. 

All you have to do is make stuff that beautifies and improves the spaces that surround us.

Winning a Smart Space Award is more than just an industry accolade.  As well as receiving an award in recognition of their achievement winners will be featured in the print edition of Wallpaper* as well as extensive coverage online and across social channels. 

Winners will also have the opportunity to purchase a license for the award logo to use on product marketing and promotional collateral. 

Winners will need to provide a 3D image of their winning product.

Enter your product on the Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards 2022 entry site.

The T3 Awards are now 16 years' old which, in the UK, makes them old enough to leave home but not quite old enough to take a driving test. And with the first T3 Awards taking place in 2006, they're also older than the original iPhone. What history!

The T3 Awards haven't stood still over that time – three years ago we expanded the categories and completely reimagined the format and this year we've added even more categories, bringing the total number to 98. What hasn't changed is that the T3 Awards – just like T3 itself – are still all about helping you to discover the very best products to buy, things you'll cherish.

The winners of the T3 Awards 2022 will be announced during the week of Monday 6 June and will appear in T3 magazine issue 225 on sale Monday 6 June. That‘s ages away but the process of choosing the victors starts right now and you can enter your nominations for the T3 judges to consider.

You can enter your nominations for the T3 Awards 2022 here and you can view all the winners of the 2021 T3 Awards here.

Categories this year range from mobiles to mowers and from TVs to tents, and new categories for 2022 include Best Multisport Watch, Best Fitness Innovation, Best Portable Barbecue, Best Smoker and more.

As well as announcing victors in all T3's core areas – tech, AV, home and garden, watches, travel, outdoors, auto, wellness, and fitness – in June, we'll also be handing out awards in our 'headline' categories. So by the time June is out, you'll know who's been crowned the greatest gadget, brand, retailer, the best gadget under £100/$100 and the tech innovation of the year.

New for 2022: T3 Design Icons

This year we have a brand new category spanning a dozen new awards. The category is called Design Icons and it has been introduced to celebrate the brands who are developing beautiful and innovative designs that help people live a smarter, better life. From tech to appliances, fitness and travel, our panel of judges will select the products that are leading the way in design, and showcasing creative excellence.

How to make your nominations

We've got lots of opinions about what should be on the shortlists and even what might ultimately win, but we are again taking nominations for the T3 Awards from brands, marketers and fans, so even more worthy products are brought to our attention. 

Enter your nominations for the T3 Awards 2022 here

You can nominate as many products as you like, and the process is easy – simply fill in the online form saying what you're nominating and why. We already have key products in mind in all categories, so it's probably not necessary to nominate Premier League products such as the Samsung Galaxy S22 – although feel free to do so if it makes you happy. Nominations close on Friday 1 April, 2022.

It's that time of year: CES 2022 is where the world's tech creators and innovators show off the awesome gadgets we'll be drooling over throughout this year – and we're honouring the best of them in our CES 2022 Awards.

CES 2022 wasn't as much of a spectacle as the huge tech show usually is, with many big-name companies pulling out for safety reasons, but it still went ahead and didn't lack for innovation and mind-blowing new technologies.

As is always the case when picking favourites from such a strong selection of gadgets, there's a huge amount of stuff that only just missed our list. There's no shade on those products here, it's that the products we've picked below stood out to use that little bit extra. 

Some of what we've chosen is wildly creative, some of it's impossibly cool, and some just looks really damn useful… but crucially, it all looks like it'll genuinely improve our lives, and we can't wait to try it all out.

Best phone: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The fan edition of the Galaxy S21 features some of the best bits of one of the best smartphones of the last year, for an affordable price. While this does mean some features are trimmed back, the S21 FE provides an impressive feature set that will please most users. 

Firstly, it features the same Snapdragon 888 5G processor as the original S21, but with a larger 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a bigger 4500mAh battery to power it. There's still 8GB of RAM (though a 6GB version is also available) and a choice of 128GB or 256GB storage. 

While the rear cameras aren't as high resolution, you still get a 12MP wide angle and main camera, plus a 8MP telephoto with a 3x zoom. Plus the front camera is a more resolute 32MP. 

The latest Galaxy S22 offering is potentially just weeks away from release but if you want to save some cash, the S21 FE is better value than the regular S21and you can pre-order it right now. 

Best laptop: Dell XPS 13 Plus

Brave is a term that many have uttered with regards the new look Dell XPS Plus. The XPS was already a great-looking machine (and absolutely one of the best laptops on the planet) but this radical new look, in our opinion, is a huge success. 

It's a stripped-back design, the type that you wouldn't expect from a mainstream PC manufacturer, but it looks gorgeous. The spaceless keys stretch the full width of the shell and the touchpad blends seamlessly into the top plate. It also introduces a touch bar in place of the function keys with a range of useful ways to use it. 

Inside it not only uses the very latest 12th-gen Intel processors, but it runs them at the higher 28W power for even greater performance. Some will miss the headphone jack and MicroSD slot, and if you need to attach lots of peripherals this isn't the model for you. However, the clean and simple look is destined for big things. 

Best gaming laptop: Alienware X14

Alienware's X-series went a long way to downsizing the traditionally heavyweight bodies of the best gaming laptops by going a lot thinner. The X15 and X17 managed to still provide gamer-worthy power while placing it into a regular-sized 15-inch and 17-inch body. This marvel was achieved through some clever thermal technology and four efficient fans. 

The new X14 model reduces the size further, offering a laptop that is truly portable. Due to the smaller size, it only uses two fans and while still capable of impressive performance, this is more of an entry-level model than the larger X-series and M-series laptops. 

There's a smaller power pack and USB-C charging too, so it really does take up much less space in your bag. For those looking to game and travel light or take their first steps into a dedicated gaming machine, the X14 looks like a winner. 

Best health tech: BCool

This digital thermometer doesn't need charging, doesn't need batteries replacing, and doesn't mercury or other harmful chemicals. The BCool is powered just by giving it a few shakes before use, turning the kinetic energy into power.

You can then take a reading by moving it across someone's forehead, with no contact needed. The reading is displayed on the device, but you can also have the readings synced to the BCool app on your phone. In the app, you can assign readings to different family members, and even keep notes.

The readings are stored on the actual BCool thermometer to, and they don't get erased when you change battery or anything like that… because you'll never change the battery! You just juice it up with a jiggle when it's needed. 

This is exactly the kind of innovation we like to see in health technology: it makes it more reliable and easier to get the information you need. In this age of viruses that bring fevers, the BCool is an ideal tool.

Best headphones: Mark Levinson No 5909

Bluetooth headphones and active noise cancellation are not exactly new inventions, but the technology has often been overlooked at the higher end of things – there are some ultra-premium options among the best wireless headphones, but you can count them on one hand. But now audiophile hi-fi company Mark Levinson is seriously cranking up the quality of cordless cans with the No 5909 headphones, which will cost $999.

For that price, you'll get a sumptuous aluminium and leather build, 40mm beryllium drivers, adaptive noise cancellation with a transparency mode, LDAC and aptXTM high-res wireless streaming, and sound tuning by the same team behind Mark Levinson's elite amps and turntables – which cost a lot more than these headphones do.

These really are designed to bring out all the subtle nuances and hidden detail that audiophiles crave from their setups, but can do it without requiring a rack of equipment. We're so excited to see big hi-fi names taking us into a new era of wireless sound quality.

Best speaker: Victrola ME1

Victrola will be a familiar name to vinyl fans, having been associated with record players for over 100 years (and the company has some new models for that at CES 2022 too), but it's the company's new Music Edition Bluetooth speakers that we've fallen for this year.

The ME1 in particular caught T3's eye, thanks to its resemblance to that great icon of portable music: the Walkman. The big flat sides and rounded corners; the line of buttons down the side; the funky colours… it just feels right to play music on this on the go.

It comes in black, silver, blue, red and green finishes, and you can actually get leather carrying cases for it too. It offers 12 hours of battery life per charge, which isn't bad at all. The two-inch speaker driver and bass radiator promise full and rich sound quality.

It'll cost $99.99 when it releases in spring 2022 – we can't wait to try it, or its larger ME2 sibling.

Best TV innovation: Sony A95K

This the first TV announced that includes the new QD-OLED panel type (which Sony is called 'New OLED'), which is a groundbreaking new way of making TV screens. It uses the self-illuminating pixels of OLED (which is what gives the best OLED TVs their incredibly precise HDR performance) paired with the Quantum Dot colour-changing technology that gives QLED TVs their gorgeous colour and brightness. It's the best of both worlds!

As a result, this TV should offer higher brightness levels than other OLED TVs, but with the same darkness performance, while also providing more vibrant and rich colours than basically anything we've seen before.

Sony won't be the only company using this technology – Samsung will release a TV using it too – but it is the only one with an actual product to announce at CES, giving it a head start on the competition. We absolutely cannot wait to get this TV into our testing chambers, because it could redefine what we expect from movies at home.

Best TV: LG 42-inch C2

When new fancy screen technology appears to up-end our list of the best TVs, it tends to first arrive in larger sizes, filtering down to more compact sets over the next year or two. But OLED technology has taken much longer than that to come in smaller sizes, which is a huge shame, because those with less space for a TV should be able to enjoy its fantastic HDR performance too.

That's why we've chosen the first ever 42-inch OLED TV, part of the the LG C2 range, as our TV pick from CES 2022. This is going to be a fantastic upgrade for people looking for an excellent TV for watching movies in bed, or for a gaming room, or just for a compact living space.

The LG C2 includes LG's most advanced image processing yet to make everything look great on its 4K screen, and the range features a bright panel than last year's LG C1, so HDR video will be even more effective. And its HDMI 2.1. ports mean it's totally future-proofed for gaming and connectivity – and though we don't have prices for the LG C2 yet, we expect it to stay as competitive as previous models, making this 42-inch model a serious competitor for movie lovers with small rooms.

Best TV accessory: Samsung Eco Remote

What if devices that need very little power could draw it from the energy that's just sort of floating around the modern world? Last year, Samsung introduced a remote that included a solar panel, so that you wouldn't need to charge it or change batteries… in theory. In practice, how often do you leave your remote bottom-side up in bright enough sunlight to provide energy? So the new version of the Samsung Eco Remote adds a new way of passively generating power: from the radio waves generated by Wi-Fi.

The radio waves filling our some are extremely low power, but so is the internal power need of a remote, so the Eco Remote can pick up these waves and trickle charge its battery by using them to excite circuitry. This principle is actually how NFC works, it's just that NFC has a very short range. The Samsung Eco Remote can be left anywhere.

It's such a clever idea to harness existing 'waste' energy this year, and though it won't save anything meaningful on your power bills, it's great that you just won't have to think about juice for your remote again. The new Eco Remote will be included with Samsung's 2022 QLED TVs, so will be a part of the package with most of the best Samsung TVs next year.

Best soundbar: LG S95QR

Here at T3, we can't resist a gadget that does something no one else has done before. The core boxes here a powerful Dolby Atmos setup, with a front soundbar, subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers – pretty standard stuff, though the total power output of 810W is already a cut above most of the best soundbars.

But this is no ordinary Dolby Atmos setup. Instead of the customary two or four upfiring drivers, the LG S95QR features five upfiring drivers for height. LG says this should help extra clarity and directionality to the height channels from Dolby Atmos, and when combined with the nine channels of regular surround sound, this might be the best soundbar yet for positional audio that really creates the 'dome' of sound that Atmos promises.

Best smart home device: Arlo Security System

It was inevitable that Arlo would eventually get around to a full security system, given that its products already dominate our guide to the best security cameras. But we didn't expect the new system to be quite so innovative – though perhaps that was foolish.

At the centre of the Arlo Security System is a hub with a keypad, as is usually the case for these kinds of things. You can arm and disarm on the unit, or using the Arlo app. The hub will tie into Arlo's security cameras, naturally, making use of their speakers and motion detection. The hub itself also has a siren, plus motion and smoke/CO alarm sensors.

But the really clever part is the sensors, each of which is small at just 1.1 inches wide, yet does everything. They detect motion, they can sense door/window openings or tilt, they can pick up water leaks, they detect light/temperature changes, and they can recognise smoke or CO alarms from standard alarms. So you can use one type of sensor in any position and it'll do the right job, keeping things really simple. This is next-level smart security, and it does it by being less complex, not more. We love it.

Best connected home device: Linksys Hydra Pro 6

In some ways the Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is a step back from last year's incredible Wi-Fi Hydra Pro 6E model, but this new model takes the best of that router and puts it into something far more affordable, bringing the speeds of Wi-Fi 6 to more people. 

The Hydra Pro 6 is a seriously powerful router. It has a range of 2,700 sq ft and can deliver download speeds of up to 5.4Gbps – basically more than any ISP is likely to deliver. It can support more than 30 devices at a time and should you need even more coverage for your home it can be linked up with other Linksys units to form one of the best mesh networks. 

It doesn't offer the new 6GHz band that's part of Wi-Fi 6E, but it does offer the best possible connection you can get using the 5GHz and 2.4GHz channels. And right now very few devices support Wi-Fi 6E anyway. The best part is that this speedy home router costs under $300 /£170. 

Best tablet: Asus ROG Flow Z13

Tablets can fulfill many of the tasks that we commonly use laptops for, from browsing the web and watching movies to word processing and mobile gaming. However the processing power of most tablets mean they are better for light use and aren't up to complex tasks. 

That's not the case with the Asus ROG Flow Z13, which is designed for exactly that. In fact, this tablet is designed to compete with the toughest of laptop challenges: serious PC gaming. We're not talking mobile friendly app games here, this is ready for full on high definition, fast frame rate action. 

The Z13 runs Windows 11 Pro and underneath that innocuous exterior is a 12-gen Intel Core i9 processor, an GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. That's a serious spec for any laptop but for a tablet, it's mind blowing. You can even attach an external graphics card if you really need an extra boost. Oh, and that screen is a 4K 120Hz display. 

Thanks to the attachable keyboard and kick stand, you can operate the Flow Z13 like a laptop but just as easily remove them and hold it in your hands. Who needs a gaming laptop when you can have a tablet this good?

Best fitness tech: Wondercise Flex Cycle and Cycle Studio

Most new fitness products want to be the new Peloton. After all, the brand took fitness machines and made them cool, and convinced users to pay a huge subscription on top. Wondercise, however, has a bigger chance than most. 

Its new multi-position Flex Bike ties into the company's Cycle Studio app to offer a range of training workouts, live streaming, realtime feedback and even the ability to broadcast your own cycle sessions to a wider audience. This is part workout class and part social media platform for athletic influencers. 

The Flex Cycle itself has a number of benefits over the likes of the Peloton too. Firstly in can be placed in four postions, including two recumbent and two forward facing. The design folds up, so it can be easily stored when not in use and it doesn't have a screen built in, so it keeps the cost down. Instead it suggests you place the bike in front of your home TV. 

While there's no price yet for the Flex Cycle, Wondercise Studio is currently free or just $9.99 (£7/AU$14) a month or $89.90 (£66/AU$125) per year for the VIP ad-free version. The bike and Cycle Studio are set to launch in late 2022. 

Best monitor: Samsung Odyssey Neo G8

Picking the best gaming monitor just became a little more difficult. Or maybe it just became easy, because the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 not only boasts an incredible spec sheet but it looks fantastic too. 

As a baby brother to the huge 32:9 49-inch Odyssey G9, the G8 is a more manageable 32 inches and has a standard 16:9 ratio. That's not small in anyone's book but it will at least fit on most desks. 

Bu like the G9, the Odyssey G8 features a Quantum Mini-LED display with a 4K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. All that results in an exceptionally sharp and detailed image with phenomenal HDR performance and super smooth motion that's perfect for gaming. 

If you want to go bigger, Samsung also topped the G9 with a new Odyssey Ark which has a curved 55-inch display using the same technology. But that feels like overkill, even for us. 

Best gaming accessory: JBL Quantum TWS

There's no shortage of options for true wireless earbuds but the JBL Quantum TWS have some clever features that make them stand out from the crowd. These Bluetooth headphones come with a USB-C dongle to also allow them to connect to non-Bluetooth devices. 

This means that as well as connecting to your phone or laptop you can hook these up to a PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch or other gaming device. And it's not a case of either-or – you can still be connected to another Bluetooth source at the same time and receive audio from both. 

As you would expect the Quantum TWS earbuds also feature active noise cancellation, six microphones for voice clarity and an eight-hour battery life (plus another 16 hours in the case). There's 3D audio too to provide full surround sound when gaming. 

While over-ear headsets are likely to remain the tool of choice for gamers, these in-ear buds are the most gamer-friendly that we've seen to date. 

Best smartwatch: Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Garmin led the way on Smartwatch updates at CES 2022, with this new Venu 2 Plus being the standout model. The new model is an update to the existing Venu 2 and Venu 2S models, adding a voice assistant and voice calling to the device. 

The Venu 2 Plus is a 43mm watch – that sits halfway between the 45mm Venu 2 and the 40mm 2S. This make the device ideal for even smaller wrists without being too small for larger ones. 

It features the same great AMOLED display and fitness features as we saw on the Venu 2, including 24/7 heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring and more than 25 workout types to monitor. It also boasts a great nine-day battery life – though this is slightly less than the older models due to the voice features. 

Best home appliance: KOHLER PerfectFill Smart Bath Filler and Drain

This isn't the kind of thing we usually give our 'appliance' award too, since the bath hasn't generally been counted as a member of the white goods family (despite usually being more white than your average washing machine). But this idea sounds so good that we just couldn't resist giving it this gong.

The PerfectFill Smart Bath does what the name implies: it's a system where a smart drain, tap and bath combination work together so that you can use a voice command (or the Kohler app) to order a bath drawn exactly to your preferred specifications. Depth and temperature will be just how you like them, and you don't have to think about it at all.

This obviously has some real practical benefits when it comes to getting the perfect bath ready for kids, as well as the luxurious benefit of meaning that you can have the most relaxing and soothing bath possible every single time.

Best sleep device: Sleepme Dock Pro Sleep System

Temperature controlled beds are next-level comfort. Once you've experienced a bed that cools and warms to your perfect temperature, you'll never want to go back. This is one of those systems. And the beauty here is that you can use it with any mattress. 

The Dock Pro Sleep System comes in a number of different parts. First, there's the Dock Pro control unit, which provides the cooling and heating. This Wi-Fi enabled unit pumps the water over the Chillipad Pro mattress pad. This pad has a stretchy fabric to fit snugly over your existing mattress and a new tubeless design for comfort. 

The Sleepme Insight sleep tracker comes separately and fits underneath the mattress pad. This provides the sleep tracking information and feeds back to the app. This subscription based app provides sleep data and can even adjust your temperature settings for better sleep. 

The system isn't cheap but it's very customizable – you can even choose between having it for one or both sides of the bed. Paired with the right mattress this will be one bed you'll never want to leave.  

Best home appliance: Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

After robot vacuums, the real win has been robot vacuums that also mop, giving those non-carpeted areas the clean they deserve. The problem was that though many of these dual function devices could deposit the dust back in the docking station, the mop had to be manually cleaned and its water refilled. This generally took the autonomous nature away from the device – as you were forced to constantly attend to it. 

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra has a solution however that means you can once again leave your robovac to its own devices. This model comes with an ultra-dock that not only empties the trash but also cleans the mop pad and fills the reservoir for you. All of this means that you can go weeks, if not months without having to interact with it. 

The robot itself also boasts all the latest technology, including its ReactiveAI 2.0 Obstacle Avoidance System and a VibraRise mop that lifts the mop when it detects a change in surface and vibrates 3000 times a minute to release ingrained dirt from the surface it's cleaning.  

Best personal EV: Okai ES800

Okai might not be a name you've heard of but it has been supplying electric scooters to ride-sharing companies such as Lime and Bird for years. Now though, it is releasing models under its own name and they look pretty impressive. 

In addition to a more traditional street scooter with a swappable battery, it also revealed this off-road model. The ES800 has a dual drive 1000W with 1800W peak power. This allows it to climb up to 35% inclines and reach a top speed of 37mph. 

To allow it to tackle any surface it comes with 12-inch off-road tires and shock absorbers on both front and rear. While an exact weight wasn't given the information says that it is 30% heavier than regular scooters to add stability, though we suspect that has more to do with that giant motor and battery. Either way, this isn't a model you'll want to carry around. 

Best electric car: Mercedes Vision EQXX

Electric vehicles played a big part in proceedings for CES 2022, with a number of new models and concepts revealed. However, Mercedes' Vision EQXX concept, which launched on the eve of CES, stood out. 

Not only is this an incredible looking vehicle, it promises a range of up to 620 miles on a single charge. This isn't just the case of it sporting a huge battery though. The car has been aerodynamically designed to minimize drag and optimise the distance it travels for every kilowatt used. 

To achieve this level of optimisation the team used a game engine and collaborated with Mercedes' AMG Formula One racing specialists. There's also solar panels in the roof to top up that charge. 

While this isn't a commercial release it is a clear statement of direction from the Mercedes electric team and makes us hugely optimistic for the EQ models that will be released in the coming years. 

Broader innovation award: BMW iX Flow with E ink

It wouldn't be CES without some more extreme technological advances and this year the most talked about had to be BMW's colour-changing car. The BMW iX Flow is a concept vehicle that features a special body wrap that allows it to change colour at the touch of a button. 

The technology uses E ink and the ink particles can be brought to the surface using the electrophoretic technology. The result is rather spectacular and takes just seconds to completely change from white to black or back again. 

The concept has a range of uses outside of just personalisation, though being able to drive a black car one day and a white the next is likely to appeal to some. The E ink can be used to help with the thermal properties of the surface – retaining heat on cold days and reflecting it on warmer days. It can also visually show a car's charge status, availability (for fleets) or flash to help find it. 

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The T3 Awards have been running for 15 years – the first one practically pre-dated the internet – but two years ago we expanded the categories and completely reimagined to the format. This year, the T3 Awards 2021 is even bigger. 

The number of categories has actually grown – which seemed impossible, if not unwise to us last year – and so the range of potential winners is wider than ever. What remains the same is that the T3 Awards is still all about helping you to discover the best products to buy – it's just now that‘s in more categories than ever before.

The winners of the T3 Awards 2021 will be announced during the week of Monday 7 June and will appear in T3 magazine on sale Wednesday 9 June. That‘s ages away but the process of choosing the victors starts right now.

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There are oh-so-nearly 100 T3 Awards categories this year. Nearly one hundred! But actually 94! They range from mobiles to mowers and from TVs to tents.

As ever, we've got plenty of opinions about what should be on the shortlists and even what might ultimately win. However, we are again taking nominations for T3 Awards from brands, marketers and fans, so even more, new products are brought to our attention. 

You can nominate as many products as you like, and the process is easy – just fill in the simple online form saying what you're nominating and why. We already have key products in mind in all categories, so it's probably not necessary to nominate Premier League products such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 – although feel free to do so if it makes you happy. Nominations close on Friday 2 April.

As well as announcing victors in all T3's core areas – tech, AV, home and garden, watches, travel, outdoors, auto, wellness, and fitness – in June, we'll also be handing out gongs in our 'headline' categories. So by the time June is out, you'll know who's been crowned the greatest gadget, brand, retailer, the best gadget under £100 and the tech innovation of the year.

Also for 2021, due to what is constantly referred to as "strange times", we've introduced a brand new category called WFH Heroes where we'll be recognising the people, products and services that have helped make life easier over the last 12 months. There are 15 awards up for grabs in the WFH Heroes category so be sure to get your nominations in early!

Enter your nominations for the T3 Awards 2021 now

But that's not all…

T3 is also delighted to announce the launch of the T3 Design Icons Awards 2021 later this year. Separate to the main T3 Awards 2021, these new awards will focus on honouring the year's greatest achievements in product design, celebrating not just the most beautiful products of the year, but also those that use innovative engineering and cutting-edge processes to make things we've never seen before.

Nominations for the T3 Design Icons Awards will open in June, and you can register your interest now to be the first to hear more.

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After 50 years of in-person gadget showcases, the huge CES tech show had to go virtual this year. But CES 2021 still turned out to be just as packed with excellent gear as ever, from the smallest little gadgets right up to huge wonder-appliances.

Though we were sad not to have the chance to scour the halls for hidden gems ourselves and talk with the creators of the gadgets we love the look of, we still had great fun this year looking out for the new releases that rose above the rest, and digging into what makes this year's crop so exciting.

All that work has led to this: our list of the best tech of CES 2021. There's so much great-looking stuff that nearly made it here, but these are the gadgets that just edged ahead, for reasons we'll explain with each one. It looks like 2021 is going to be a bumper year for tech, but if you want to know what to really keep your eye on, look no further. Well, a bit further. Down, specifically.

Best phone: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Ultra by name, extra by nature. There is so much good stuff going on in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra that we're not sure where to start. How about the 6.8-inch 1440x3200 screen, which can change its refresh rate from a maximum of 120Hz (for super-smooth scrolling and responsive games) all the way down to just 10Hz when displaying static screens, to save battery life. Oh, and the screen also now reaches an HDR peak of 1,500 nits of brightness, meaning it outperforms pretty much any TV for contrast.

How about the next-level camera setup, featuring a 40MP front camera, and quad rear camera system with two(!) 10MP telephoto cameras (a 10x and a 100x 'Space Zoom'), a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 108MP wide-angle camera… plus laser focus sensor, better HDR recording and up to 8K video.

Oh, don't forget that it now works with Samsung S Pen, making it a Note phone as well as an S21… and it has Wi-Fi 6E for better connectivity, plus Ultra Wide Band support… and new AKG speakers… with a 1.7x bigger under-screen fingerprint sensor… and at least 20% faster performance.

It might be expensive, but with this set of features, you're definitely looking at one of the best smartphones of 2021 here.

Best laptop: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro Laptop

The stand-out feature of this laptop is its gorgeous 14-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2880x1800 and a 90Hz refresh rate, making everything not just crisp, not just smooth, but also vibrant with ultra-deep contrast for movies and photos.

Inside, you'll find an 11-gen Intel processor with new Intel Iris Xe graphics, but you can boost that to Nvidia's MX450 GPU if you want more power for playing games, if you prefer. There's up to 16GB of RAM, too.

It's also packed with useful ports despite being slimline and weighing just 3.2lbs (1.45kg) – this is a strong contender for our list of the best lightweight laptops. It's a great working-from-home machine too, with a nice webcam flanked by a dual-mic setup. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro Laptop is an impressive laptop in so many ways, but with that fantastic screen at its heart, we're in love.

Best gaming laptop: MSI GS66 Stealth

Haven't we met somewhere before? The MSI GS66 Stealth has already snuck into our list of the best gaming laptops once, but as the old saying goes: if ain't broke, why not make it better with newer and more powerful parts anyway?

The new version for 2021 keeps the same sleek design that's meant to make this a pro machine in the streets and a gamer's delight in the… home. But now you can get it with Nvidia 30-series graphics on board for DLSS AI rendering and ray tracing action. That's backed up by newer-gen Intel processors with up to eight cores.

On top of that, you've got a 300Hz display for instant response, plus boosted colours while it's at it. And the battery is 99.9Whr, which is the largest you can have in a laptop (without violating FAA guidance, at least). It looks like it'll be a beast, without actually looking like a beast.

We're also impressed with the rest of MSI's new laptops this year, which bring really impressive specs across a range of budgets – but its the GS66 Stealth's mix of design and power we're most looking forward to.

Best health tech: Razer Project Hazel

With its customary lack of chill, Razer (of all companies) is releasing a face mask that it says is "the world's smartest mask". And we're inclined to agree. It's been conceived for a world in which we have an ongoing need (or want) to wear masks regularly, and so aims to solve a bunch of problems. It doesn't muffle your voice, for example: a mic inside and amplifier makes you easy to hear to those around. It's transparent at the front, so people can see your mouth moving, helping with understanding – and the inside even has lights to illuminate your mouth when it's dark (and, yes, being Razer you can control the colours with RGB control). 

The respirator element is surgical N95 grade, including high fluid resistance for droplets, and it comes with a sterilising case, which uses UV light to kill bacteria in the mask when you're not wearing it. And the mask has a silicon seal, to help make sure it's effective and also comfortable and hypoallergenic to wear.

Razer plans to do more testing before Project Hazel would actually go into production, but from what we've seen so far, it's a really impressive way for the company to use its knowledge of ergonomics in a smart new way.

Best headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung's new earbuds have a genuinely innovative new feature, which isn't something that comes along that often in the me-too world of headphones. Not only do they have active noise cancellation built in, but it's smart ANC, and will actually listen out for someone talking to you, and will let their speech through the noise-cancellation wall automatically. And when the talking is finally over, the buds will ramp your music back up automatically.

No more fiddling or missing what's someone's saying while you try to pause! It's the kind of thing that gets a pair of headphones on the route to our best true wireless earbuds list. 

We're also expecting great audio quality, and the price is very reasonable for premium noise-cancelling wireless buds at US $219, AU $349 or £219. Oh, and unlike most of the tech here, you can get your hands on them real soon: they're due for release on January 29th.

Best speaker: Sony SRS-RA5000

The odd looks of this Wi-Fi speaker (cool spaceship? Electric razor?) tell you lot about its raison d'être – it's designed to take advantage of Sony's new 360 Reality Audio technology, filling your room with audio in terms of both height and width. some services will have music encoded in this new format, but if listening to regular tracks, the speaker will convert them with an immersive 3D effect to take advantage of what its drivers can do. Three upfiring speakers angled outwards, plus three speakers around the centre, spread the sound effectively, while a single subwoofer adds the low end. 

The Sony SRS-RA5000 is damn smart too – apart from having voice assistant control built-in for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa (including multi-room music playback for both platforms), it also has useful features such as monitoring the volume of different tracks and automatically equalising them, so you don't need to jump in to tweak things when something with a loud mix suddenly starts. There's also Bluetooth and Spotify Connect, to make it easy to play anything, and the SRS-RA5000 is compatible with Hi-Res Audio.

You won't have to wait too long to try it, either – it's due in February 2021 in Europe for £500/€599. It will be available in the US too, but details haven't been confirmed yet.

Best TV innovation: Samsung MICRO LED

For years, MicroLED has been the next great hope for TVs. This technology offers the same advantages as OLED – self-emissive pixels for incredible contrast, and an ultra-thin display – but without the disadvantages. MicroLED sets can go brighter than OLED, with better reliability. There's no downside, right?

Well, the downside is that it seemed to be incredibly difficult to make into a regular TV set… but Samsung has done it. In fact, it's not only done it, but it appears to have leapt a generation ahead of the competition while doing so – it can achieve 4K resolution in the same space that other companies can only manage Full HD so far.

Because the tech is so cutting edge, Samsung's MICRO LED TV range might be niche right now – the first set is 110 inches, with a six-figure price tag – but it's a feat of innovation that it exists at all. It's too early to say whether it will trouble our list of the best TVs at this price, but that it has a chance at all is why it wins this award.

Best TV: Sony A90J/AJ90

Sony has been producing beautiful-looking and clever OLED sets for the last few years, but usually with high prices that have kept them from the top of our list of the best OLED TVs. The Sony A90J (US)/AJ90 (Europe) looks on course to change that, though.

Not by lowering the price – this is absolutely going to be a premium set. But Sony is promising to solve one of OLED's issues while still packing in cutting-edge processing. The A90J/AJ90 is set to have brightness than can boost beyond what almost any other OLED TV can manage – aiming to reach as high as 1,000 nits for HDR peaks, according to our friends at TechRadar. This would make it the first TV  widely available worldwide to hit such heights.

And then there's all the extras on top: Sony's new 'Cognitive Intelligence' processing  knows which parts of the screen you're focusing on and applies more power to improving them; the Acoustic Surface Audio+ speaker system offers more 3D-sounding audio; and HDMI 2.1 functionality means it might crash our list of the best gaming TVs too.

Best soundbar: Samsung HW-Q950A

Once, soundbars were just a way of compensating for the weedy speakers most modern ultra-thin TVs have by adding some extra depth. Now, the best soundbars are surround-sound systems in themselves, using audio processing trickery and physical extra speakers to add Dolby Atmos height and real surround audio from behind you.

Samsung's HW-Q950A is the ultimate expression of this. It offers a ridiculous 11 channels of surround sound, four overhead Dolby Atmos channels, and one subwoofer (which seems positively quaint compared to the rest of it). The main speaker bar is huge – this is made for big-screen TVs – but then it does contain a ton of speakers for nine audio channels – forward-facing, side-angled to create width, and upfiring for Dolby Atmos.

There are two rear speakers too, and these contain three speakers each: one facing towards you, one side-angled for even more width, and upfiring to complete the Atmos 'dome of sound'. The previous version of this – the Samsung HW-Q950T – was pretty astounding, but it offered a mere nine channels of surround. And now this one (sorry, sorry, we're trying to steer out of it but we can't) goes to 11.

Best smart home device: Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell

The pandemic has accelerated many trends, but two big ones are 'getting more stuff delivered' and 'touching things other people have touched less often'. The former has made video doorbells a key buy in the last year, because the last thing you want is to miss a vital delivery.

Arlo's new smart camera doorbell deals with the latter part too, though: people just need to walk up to your door, and the doorbell will press itself, effectively. Other video cameras have motion control too, of course, but Arlo's promises to be the smartest about telling you only when a person is actually approaching your door, using "precise Proximity Sensing Technology".

It's very much a product for our current time, but that will also be great after this whole mess is over.

Best connected home device: Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500

There's a new Wi-Fi technology in town, and it's ready to appear on the best wireless routers as part of the wider shift to working from home. It's called Wi-Fi 6E, and the most impressive new router with it built-in is the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500.

The aim of Wi-Fi 6E is to make sure that your network isn't overloaded by the mass of devices every tech-lover's home now has. It adds the 6GHz frequency to the standard – alongside the 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies of existing dual-band routers – meaning that devices can spread themselves out across three different networks, effectively, avoiding any one being overwhelmed. And it being a higher frequency band means lower latency for gaming and even faster speeds.

As is normal for Nighthawk routers, this new model looks like a Sith Lord's shuttle, with its wings housing enough antennas for 12 streams of Wi-Fi, and providing huge range.

Best smartwatch: Fossil Gen 5 LTE

Fossil makes some of the best-looking watches on the planet, as well as some of the best smartwatches – but in 2021 its wearables take a leap forward by adding mobile connectivity for the first time.

The Wear OS watches offer always-on displays with lots of options, great-looking case designs, useful fitness and workout features, a broad range of apps, Google Pay contactless payments, and clever battery modes so you can set the watch to last as long as you need it to, depending on how long you'll be away from a charger. Plus, of course, now giving you useful connectivity even when you don't have your phone with you.

For Android users who want a smartwatch with similarly flexible style to the Apple Watch, Fossil has always been a great choice, and the Fossil Gen 5 LTE makes it even more tempting.

Best fitness tech: Wondercise with Motion Tracking

Home fitness classes have become all the rage over the last year, for obvious reasons. But while the explosion of video classes and apps have become smart by tracking how hard you're working, they can't tell you whether you're actually exercising correctly – the wrong form can mean not making the most of your effort, or even injuring yourself.

Enter: Wondercise with Motion Tracking. Here, you'll do video classes on Wondercise's range of over 50 class types, but by wearing an Apple Watch, Garmin or Wondercise wrist band, the app can also analyse your form, to see how well you're matching the instructor.

It should mean you get more from your time exercising, stay a bit safer from injury, and even learn a little more about good form generally.

Best monitor: Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X support great gaming features that are present on the best gaming TVs, including 4K at 120Hz and (in the Xbox's case) VRR. But those TVs only come in big sizes, which are no good for people who want to use the consoles in bedrooms and offices. Happily, CES has brought us some excellent gaming monitors with HDMI 2.1, and the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ is our favourite.

It gives you a 4K panel in a tidy 32-inch package, with two HDMI 2.1 ports to take advantage of next-gen consoles, plus a DisplayPort 1.4 connection for PC gaming at up to 144Hz. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is also built-in, with NVIDIA G-Sync coming soon too.

It's also rated for HDR600, so HDR gaming will look extra rich on it, and with 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut support and accuracy of lower than Delta 2 (which means it's so colour accurate, the human eye can't detect the imperfection) it's a great choice for work as well as play. The combo of it all, at a thoroughly reasonable size, makes this our favourite monitor of CES 2021.

Best gaming accessory: HyperX ChargePlay Duo Controller Charging Station for Xbox

Microsoft has persisted with disposable battery power for its controllers, which to our minds makes this add-on from HyperX an essential for those using a Microsoft controller for Xbox One, Series X/S or PC. It comes with two rechargeable battery packs, battery doors to fit Xbox Series X/S, and a charging controller cradle that can charge up to two controllers at once.

Individual LEDs next to each controller tell you the status, so you know which one to grab at a glance. It's a simple thing, but we love that this is the total package for whatever generation of Xbox you're on, making everything a lot more convenient.

Best home appliance: LG InstaView Oven

It's been too long since we heard of a game-changing oven invention, but things are hotting up with the 2021 LG InstaView Oven – particularly with the 'Air Fry' mode and new 'Air Sous Vide' feature.

Doesn't sous vide require water, you cry? Normally, but what if you sealed your food and then used a stream of air at finely controlled low temperatures to achieve the same thing? Much easier and just as delicious – at least, that's the promise.

It's a smart oven too, meaning you can control it using the app as well as the good ol'-fashioned knobs on the front (and slightly less ol'-fashioned digital display panel). So you can set it to pre-heat when you're out of the house, or check the temperature from another room.

And it's an InstaView product, which in this case means you can knock twice on the door to fire up the twin lights, so you can see how it's going without letting the heat out.

Best outdoor tech: Milo – The Action Communicator

The Walkie Talkie is back, in a fun new form for outdoors lovers. Having smashed its Kickstarter goal at the end of last year, The Action Communicator is now impressing at CES. Kit your group out with a mesh network of these and you can all talk as a group, even when up to 600 metres away from the nearest person. They directly connect to each other, so no phone network is required.

It's design to be used handsfree, clipping into your outfit, and with six mics picking up your voice clearly while you're busy base jumping or snowboarding or taking a nice slow walk or whatever. Wind reduction helps to make you intelligible, and you can mute your unit with a press, if you need a moment of privacy. Milo promises a full day of action from a single charge, and it's water and weatherproof, naturally. You can even connect some Bluetooth headphones, if you prefer.

This looks like a great buy for adventurers or just families out for a hike who want to let kids wander out of sight and still be able to communicate with them. We can see this as an essential for your backpack, along with one of the best action cameras.

The Future Tech Awards are here. The annual event has taken place right alongside CES 2021 with our entirely virtual Innovation Week. As part of the event, this latest awards event has been made possible by five special sponsors: HP Inc., Roborock, Thermaltake, Tello and Wondershare.

The Future Tech Awards event has been broken up into three categories: 

• Future Choice: The best products, as voted for by Future Tech's editorial committee
• Reader's Choice: The best products as voted for by Future Tech's readers
• Future 50: The top 50 tech people, across five key tech industry categories

Every year, at T3 and Future Publishing, we get a whole load of new technology dropped in front of us. From the latest in big screen displays and the best smartphones to smart cars and robot vacuums that free our hands for less menial activities, there are new gadgets and software that standout at the forefront of the tech space, and the Future Tech Awards are there each year to recognize those products and the people behind them. Even though 2020 was a trying year for most, the tech industry pushed ahead.

“Despite what we might have expected, we are delighted to note that technology is expanding and advancing at a faster rate than ever before. 2020 saw the launch of dozens of incredible new computers, phones, speakers, games, and home automations,” said Keith Walker, Managing Director, Specialist Consumer Tech for Future. “In an all-digital format, this year’s Future Tech Awards will commemorate these advances and effectively set the stage for an even bolder 2021.”

“In this year when so many people have been spending more time at home as a result of the pandemic, smart home technologies can be genuinely helpful. For instance, robot vacuums help keep floors clean of dust, while smart locks can eliminate the need to handle keys, preventing the risk of bringing the virus into the home,” Roborock Head of Brand Andy Knight explained. “Smart home devices from temperature controls to voice assistants take away many irritating chores and ‘must-dos’ leaving people free to focus on the things that bring them joy.”

With technology making our home life more convenient, we can then turn to more enjoyable activities. Entertainment has been especially important in the last year, and it will continue to be. That includes streaming video, of course, but gaming has also seen a boom recently.  

In response to that popularity, Thermaltake has chosen to expand their premium gaming offerings. "We have decided to create a gaming series that can be enjoyed at all levels, including visual, auditory, and tactility while providing users to game and compete at the highest levels. The ARGENT series is a concept about creating an ecosystem, the hardware, software, and even the illumination can evolve to a state-of-the-art level. A truly immersive gaming and art enjoyment!" said Kenny Lin, the CEO of Thermaltake.

Consuming entertainment content isn’t the only way people are spending their time. Some also turn to making their own content as a way to entertain themselves and others. Wondershare has been working to make that creative capability as easy as ever. "We are devoted to simplifying the video-making process so our users can free up time for creativity," says Tobee Wu, CEO of Wondershare. "Whether you're a YouTube creator, a small-business owner, or just making great videos for your friends and family, the all new Wondershare Filmora X will change the way creators interact with video editing."

For 2021, Future Tech Awards are an all-digital feature on all of Future’s relevant properties. You can see the winners now, so be sure to check out the best of the best from the Future Tech Awards here. 

You’ll be able to find all the latest from the Future Tech Awards in our new Innovation Week hub alongside the latest news from the entirely virtual CES 2021. We’ll keep you fully informed with multimedia content, exclusive technology partner programming, demos, news and video interviews. So, make sure you tune in for for all the latest content from Future’s Innovation Week.

The Future Tech Awards have arrived. Since its inception at CES 2020, Future Publishing, which publishes T3, has taken the opportunity to celebrate the best of the tech industry. That includes the incredible products that have dazzled us or made a difference in our lives as well the people helping bring those products to market. This year’s Future Tech Awards votes have now been counted so we can reveal the winners.

The Future Tech Awards fall into a number of categories. To celebrate the tech we found most compelling, we have the Future Choice Awards. This category includes everything from TVs such as LG’s astounding CX OLED and the best laptops to smart home devices and audio equipment like the Sonos One. You can see all the products that made the grade on the Future Choice awards winners page.

The Future Power 50 awards highlight tech industry professionals – from executives and product managers to young professionals and content creators. Among this year’s winners, you’ll find people at the very top of some companies, those responsible for designing some of the best products, and community managers helping keep fans and customers engaged. See who led the field on the Future 50 winners page.

Finally, there are the Reader’s Choice awards. We spend a lot of time testing and reviewing products to settle on our favorites. But we also like to see what our audience liked the most. To that end, the Reader’s Choice awards were open for public voting. These awards highlight a broad range of product categories with winners from the past year as well as a small selection of Product of the Decade winners. So, be sure to check out the Reader’s Choice winners to see if the products you voted for made the grade – and see what other readers loved.

For everything Future Tech Awards, head over to the Future Tech Awards 2020 page.

The Golden Joystick Awards is the world’s longest running and largest publicly voted games awards ceremony. Each year millions of gaming fans cast their votes for the games that have thrilled and entertained them most that year. This year the awards have been reimagined as an all-digital affair, so set a reminder for next Tuesday to find out which games have won the public vote and wowed the critics in 2020. 

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The Golden Joystick Awards 2020 are hosted by Travis Willingham, the voice of Thor in Marvel’s Avengers and Laura Bailey, voice of Abby in The Last of Us Part II and Black Widow in Marvel’s Avengers. The event will also feature musical performances from Harry Mack and Lara6683, who will be performing a selection of video games music, as well as appearances from some of the biggest names in gaming.

Millions of public votes have been cast so far to determine the winners in 20 categories, including Ultimate Game of the Year, Most Wanted Game and PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Games of the Year. Four critics choice awards will also be revealed on the night - Outstanding Contribution, Best Performer, Breakthrough Award and the Critics Choice Game of the Year.

Follow all the action live at: 

Twitch: The Golden Joystick Awards 

YouTube: GamesRadar

Facebook: GamesRadar

And don't forget to check out GamesRadar (from the same publisher as T3) for all the winners on the day.

It's time to clear the air here at the T3 Awards 2020. Quite literally: these are the winners of our best air purifier category. Out in front for its sheer, industrial-grade air-scrubbing abilities is the Blueair Classic 480i. Those seeking something slightly more chic and compact may well enjoy the Series 3000i Connected AC3033/30 from Philips, with its tubular form and welcoming light panel.

A rather stark and industrial bit of Scandinavian design, the 480i looks as if it means business. What's great about it is that you can set it up quickly and easily, and then not really give it any further thought until it's time to change the filter, in about a year's time. 

A sensor detects how polluted your air is and goes to work to clean it, switching between its three power settings as required. On the two lower settings, the Blueair is pleasingly quiet – you can even sleep in the same room as it on the lowest setting.

You have a choice of two filter types. The standard one removes small particles and pollutants while the optional charcoal filter makes it suitable for use in the kitchen – this is especially handy if you have a combined living and kitchen area as built-in extraction alone often struggles to stay on top of burnt toast and fried foods. 

• Buy this Blueair air purifier direct from Blueair. 

•  T3 Awards 2020 – all the announcements so far.

Highly commended: Philips Series 3000i Connected AC3033/30

If you are after an air purifier that's a bit less intimidating in appearance, this superb and quite attractive new Philips model could be just the job. The Series 3000i functions in a very similar way to the Blueair, reacting to changes in air quality and filtering out particles, allergens and gases. The night time mode is quiet enough for most people to sleep with, as well.

• T3 Awards 2020: all the winners 

The judges agree: the Neff N 70 B57CR22N0B is the best oven you can buy today and our T3 Awards 2020 champion. It’s great for every kind of dish, and particularly good for baking thanks to its clever and useful Slide & Hide door, which you may have seen on the Great British Bake Off.

Quick and easy access to the 71 litre interior is one thing, but it’s the way the NEFF N 70 B57CR22N0B gets the cooking job done that’s most impressive. NEFF’s own CircoTherm heating system means you get fast, precise and efficient cooking. We think this works best for baking, with controls that allow you to tweak and fine-tune the level of heat in the oven with really impressive accuracy.

Central to that is the 2.5-inch TFT display with Neff’s so-called ShiftControl. It delivers a fast way of picking through the 12 different heating options. Having precise control over your cooking does, as we mentioned, make the NEFF N 70 B57CR22N0B super useful for conquering tricky cake recipes, dough proving and bread baking too.

However, with impressive grilling capabilities and slow-cook, low heat aspects of the machine proving very tidy the NEFF is nothing if not a great all-rounder. Add-in rapid heat functionality and a Sabbath setting and you have a hugely capable appliance. We’ve also been consistently impressed with the quietness of this oven, so much so that it’s almost easy you’ve forgotten you’ve put it on.

Therefore, we also think the automatic switch off feature is very reassuring if you’ve gone out for the day and can’t quite remember if you’ve programmed your NEFF to quit after a certain amount of cook time. No worries if you’ve got it set on a high heat for example, as it’ll switch off after a couple of hours.

•  T3 Awards 2020 – all the announcements so far.

This was the one. The phone that took OnePlus from underdog success story to wiping the floor with the competition. The phone that proved brand superiority is not a case of being most established or having the shiniest logo, it's about making possibly the best product possible and doing it with confidence and flair. The point of no return: OnePlus has become a flagship manufacturer, with a premium handset truly deserving of that designation.

Already a winner of our T3 Awards 2020 Best Phone gong, the OnePlus 8 Pro also takes home our big award – Gadget of the Year – because no tech release of the last 12 months has better reached the peak of what that type of product can be. It's impeccable as a whole package, and that's why it wins our recognition as the greatest gadget this year.

• Read our full OnePlus 8 Pro review

OnePlus' biggest win with the 8 Pro isn't necessarily its pin-sharp design, because that's something it's had a handle on for years, though we'd argue that the OnePlus 8 Pro is every bit as beautiful as rival flagship handsets. 

No. The OnePlus 8 Pro's appearance is an element of its charm, but it extends much further than that. Everything else is just so perfect. A glorious 120Hz AMOLED screen, amongst the best we've ever seen, with QHD+ resolution and brilliant HDR10+ colours. A tiny and unobtrusive pinhole selfie cam tucked away in a corner, about the best option until we get through-screen cameras. Beefy guts comprising a Snapdragon 865 processor backed by 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and an Adreno 650 GPU – an absolutely no-compromise combination. And the hits keep on coming, with wireless charging, a massive battery, 5G compatibility and full waterproofing wrapping everything up and tying a bow on top. If you want en example of what it means hone something to perfection, look no further.

This was a transitional year in which many of the biggest brands are looking to find the right path for phones. OnePlus has drawn up its own map. Others might have slightly better cameras or other unique features the OnePlus 8 Pro doesn't have, but that's really not the point. The reason the OnePlus 8 Pro works so well, the reason it's such a strong combination of features, is that OnePlus hasn't just fired out a phone that hits the right notes on headlines or in ads. It's very deliberately and carefully made a phone that checks the boxes for what people actually want. 

When people complained about the less-than stellar battery of the 7T or the lack of IPX-certified environment proofing, OnePlus didn't just listen; it threw everything at surpassing expectations. In doing so, it has created a flagship phone that's great for everyone else, too. 

That approach is why it's a truly deserving winner of our Gadget of the Year award, and it's one we hope OnePlus (and not just its phone rivals, but all tech companies) will continue in the future, which just as game-changing results.

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Being a maker of products rather than just a store is now old hat for Amazon, and its fingers are in more technological pies than we can count. But it creates a lot of gadgets and services that people love (on top of being the first-stop store for so many of us), and its wild success at releasing great products this year in a swathe of categories earns it our Brand of the Year award at the T3 Awards 2020.

Let's talk hardware. The Amazon Echo Buds were a low-price true wireless headphones smash hit, bringing Bose's noise-cancelling tech in a superb package. The Amazon Echo Studio finally brought hi-res music to Alexa, and in a mind-bending new 3D audio format. The Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8 smart screens are compact information powerhouses, at really good prices. There have been new Kindles, and Kindle Fire HD tablets, and more… as a hardware maker, this may be its strongest year yet.

And that's just the Amazon-branded gadgets – don't forget that Ring introduced new video doorbells and new smart cameras, Blink offered a new ultra-affordable smart cam, and Eero's new mesh router system upgraded smart home security. All three companies are owned by Amazon.

In services, Amazon Music went HD with lossless audio, putting in rarified company for audiophiles on that front – and it added support for Sony's new 3D sound format, showcased in the Echo Studio. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video secured Star Trek: Picard in the UK as one of the most talked-about shows of the year, while critically-acclaimed shows such as The Boys and Tales From the Loop are landing with regularity, and the suite of older shows is growing strongly.

Even more exciting was that high-profile sports made their way to the platform, including Premier League games and ATP Tour Tennis. Amazon pulled off a massive Prime Day concert featuring the likes of Taylor Swift. Prime Video is no longer chasing Netflix; it's become a viable equal that sometimes offers more than its rival. 

The company also came into its own this year when traditional retail spaces were shuttered. Slightly longer lead times or not, Amazon jumped into action to maintain its inimitable grasp on logistics. It was a place those without easy access to physical stores could get much-needed essentials in tough times, and when everyone suddenly needed working-from-home equipment, it was able to provide.

The last 12 months have thrown out some… challenges, but Amazon managed to provide hit after gadget hit, and was a lifeline for people trapped at home. And that's why it's the winner of our Brand of the Year award.

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There's no doubt 5G is going to transform the way we use our phones, our laptops, and our smart home devices, and that's before we get into its applications in self-driving vehicles, smart city infrastructure, and medical uses. It's a truly revolutionary technology, and no one is doing more to get us to the 5G future faster than EE, which is why we're proud to give our 5G Champion award at the T3 Awards 2020.

5G can be found in more places in the UK on the EE network than on any of its competitors, with the super-fast tech now live in more than 80 cities and large towns in the UK. From Manchester to Motherwell, from Liverpool to Lichfield, you can get a 5G signal in a growing number of spots.

Not only that, but EE is specifically targeting places with high footfall for its first wave of 5G roll outs. Spots such as Victoria Square, the Mailbox and Brindley Place in Birmingham, and Piccadilly Circus, Clapham Common, and Hampton Court Palace gardens in London have been chosen to ensure as many people as possible can get connected while they're out and about.

4G download speeds currently average 30 megabits per second (Mb/s), and 5G on EE can already up that to around 100 Mb/s. Eventually, it could achieve speeds of up to  1000 Mb/s, or 1 gigabit per second (1Gb/s). 5G is about more than just blazing fast upload and download speeds, though: the technology also means massive increases in the capacity of networks, so you won't suddenly find yourself without signal at a busy shopping centre, music gig or football match.

EE is showing no signs of slowing down with its 5G roll-out either. The upgraded tech will work seamlessly with 4G as the expansion continues, so you'll be guaranteed a strong signal in more and more places in the UK.

The EE commitment to 5G extends to the contracts and the phones it offers, as well as the infrastructure. You can't get 5G speeds without a 5G phone, and best 5G phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G are among those currently offered by the network – all with sleek looks and plenty of power to add to the top-tier connection speeds.

EE also offers a couple of 5G routers you can get and set up at home, giving you and your devices mobile hotspot speeds that rival fibre broadband. Both phones and routers come with comprehensive 5G data plans and easy ways to monitor your data usage, so you can upgrade your network speeds as cheaply as possible.

We're hugely excited by the potential of 5G, and we're pleased to see EE is just as excited as we are. It has 5G in more places in the UK than anyone else, and continues to push out more infrastructure technology, more 5G plans, and more information to consumers.

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Our Retailer of the Year is, at least in a T3 context, an unusual one. But this has not been a usual year, if you hadn't noticed. The typical rules do not apply. The way B&Q has handled itself in and out of the retail space, both before and after the crisis, has been nothing short of phenomenal, and we can think of no better recipient of the T3 Awards 2020 Retailer of the Year award. 

Whether you're looking for garden accessories, kitchen gadgets, power tools or general DIY paraphernalia, the breadth of B&Q's range makes it a natural first (and often last) stop. The fact is that its range reaches so much further than that: one gigantic bricks-and-mortar store covers everything from security cameras to smart lighting, from smart locks to smoke alarms, with a selection that feels cherry-picked for quality.

When the world closed its doors and we were all forced to stay at home, B&Q's virtual doors stayed open to ensure we could make those homes the best they could be. This is a company that helped keep us sane when others couldn't.

B&Q's approach to the transition was flawless: its website was rock solid, its click and collect facilities were sensibly pared down and worked incredibly well. By all accounts the gradual reopening of its stores has been handled sensitively and cleverly, with social distancing and other safeguarding measures far sharper than those typically displayed by supermarkets. B&Q adapted quickly and cleverly to a huge shift in the retail landscape, and it deserves a massive amount of credit for doing so.

And B&Q didn't stop at letting us slap some paint on our walls or keep the garden watered. The company has used the crisis as a chance to extend its community outreach efforts. Parent company Kingfisher, at the beginning of the outbreak, ringfenced the entire stock of PPE from B&Q and sister company Screwfix, donating it to the NHS, and leveraged its supply chain to secure three million face masks destined for further donation to healthcare professionals in all of its key markets.

Its benevolent acts reached further still: since the crisis, plants and flowers have been donated to brighten up the gardens of hospices and care homes, and paint has been sent to help rejuvenate community spaces; even before COVID-19 struck, B&Q worked with charities and organisations like Shelter and the Red Cross, and has a long-established re-use program for products that aren't in a sellable state. 

After all that, perhaps B&Q's win isn't all so surprising after all. B&Q genuinely feels like a company that has its customers and the community at its core. The way it has handled the current situation is nothing short of brilliant, and we don't know where the UK would be without it.

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The best cordless lawn mowers have come a long way in recent years. We now say that, for most people, the best lawn mower is a cordless one. If your garden is more test match sized, you can always move up to petrol or ride-on. 

There are often big differences between mowers that seem similarly specified on paper. Some are more adjustable than others. Some are made better. Some are more powerful. Some have better batteries. And some are easier to push and manoeuvre on a hit summer day. Kärcher's range of cordless mowers scores highly on all of those points, and the Kärcher LMO 18-33 is our T3 Awards 2020 pick of the bunch.

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Karcher is of course best known for its lurid yellow pressure washers, and that colour scheme is used here too. You’re not going to lose it, that’s for sure. Build quality is excellent, the handlebar system is considerably more sturdy than rivals’ and the battery indicator gives you an actual countdown instead of just a couple of coloured LEDs. With a 33cm cutting deck and a 35-litre grass catcher it’s ideal for small to medium sized lawns. 

It's easy to store as well as the handlebar can either be folded over or removed entirely. For those with bigger lawns and more space, there's also a larger, 36cm model available.

The battery is all important in a cordless mower and the big, 18v 5ah one here is excellent. Not only does it give you a good 40 minutes or so of happy mowing, it also has its edges coated in a protective, textured rubber. It even boasts a useful LCD screen showing how much charge is left.

Finally, a mulching plug is included, so you can feed all those nitrogen-packed cuttings back into your lawn. 

As we concluded in our review, "If you’re looking for a lightweight and efficient lawn surfer that performs exceedingly well, then consider putting this one at the top of your list. It’s a right little cracker."

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• Best iron
• Best washer dryer
• Best tumble dryer

Even before you’ve loading the machine for the first time though it's pretty easy to see that the AEG 9000 SERIES L9FEC966R is a class act. While most models are humdrum white metal boxes, this one manages to pack in some style. The top panel with a suite of controls and a cool red digital display oozes appeal. The silver-hued door adds an extra flourish.

All well and good, but it’s the washing capabilities that make you want to keep using it. There’s a decent 9kg drum with a maximum spin speed of 1,600rpm, so it’s got size and power aplenty. Then there is the range of programmes on offer, which cover all of your everyday needs, with some handy extras such as the sublime delicates setting that we find acts real nice to prized woollen cardies.

Meanwhile, the steam-based programme is perfect, say, for your favourite shirt that you can be bothered to iron. In fact, despite its power-packed specification it’s the subtlety of this washing machine that really appeals. The drum sports a unique filtering system that somehow manages to let detergents and softeners work their magic that little bit better. Fellow users consistently reckon they’re getting better laundry back as a result.

As you’d expect for an appliance of this calibre, the AEG 9000 SERIES L9FEC966R washing machine comes with an impressive A+++ energy efficiency rating. So it’ll keep on cleaning while saving you some cash over a period of long-term ownership too. With its brushless inverter motor you also get super-silent operation and minimal vibration.

It won last year and now Naim's 2nd generation Mu-so has done the double, being crowned best multiroom speaker at the T3 Awards 2020. The premium wireless audio market is more fiercely combative than ever, but Naim's elongated slab of sonic fury came out on top once again.

The first Naim Mu-So multiform speaker pretty much redefined the wireless speaker market by demonstrating that high-end audio was perfectly practical without wires. It raised the bar, both in terms of audio performance and by proving that punters would shell out quite serious amounts of money for a wireless speaker. This, the second generation, raised the bar even higher. 

As our five-star Naim Mu-so 2 review put it: “Where the first Mu-so was forceful, engaging and precise, the Mu-so 2 is bloody forceful, hugely engaging… and precise.” 

It is incredibly, thrillingly loud but remains perfectly precise even when turned up so high that the neighbours are preparing pitchforks. With more delicate music it’ll give your spine shivers, and when the bass drops it drops much louder than before, thanks to the 13% more voluminous cabinet. 

While of course it’s at its best with the highest quality audio sources, the Mu-So 2 also sucks every last detail out of Spotify streams, embraces AACs and sounds terrific with Tidal. That’s thanks to a second-generation processor that’s capable of more than 2,000 million instructions per second compared to the first generation’s 150, delivering vastly improved digital signal processing compared to the hugely impressive original Mu-so.

Naim's multi-room system is also highly impressive. The experience of hearing audio seamlessly issuing from multiple Mu-so speakers – and the smaller Mu-so Qb – is not one you'll forget in a hurry. 

Certainly the Mu-so second gen is not a cheap product, but when it comes to wireless speakers, you get what you pay for. As lovely as Amazon’s Echos are, no amount of smart home tech will make even the most expensive Echo sound like this.

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Smart security is a wildly popular area for a simple and obvious reason: great smart security gives you improved peace of mind, and we could all do with some of that. What we like to see is something that makes comprehensive security easy, with a light touch for setting up, and that's why the Arlo Pro 3 is our T3 Awards 2020  winner for Best Smart Security.

This smart security camera system is easy to start with, and doesn't ask for any difficult setup from you, either technologically or physically. The cameras are totally wireless (including being battery powered), but connect to a dedicated hub rather than your Wi-Fi, so are trivially easy to set up all in one go – and you can have a big suite of cameras, if you choose. 

That simple setup unlocks a world of powerful security features, though: these cameras have better-than-HD sensors with HDR capture for clearer images, they have colour night vision plus a spotlight for seeing in the dark, they have motion detection that can differentiate humans from vehicles from animals from parcels, they can detect audio and even whether an alarm is going off inside the house, and even more besides.

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The key thing is that is that all these features are pretty easy to set up and use, and can largely be customised and combined by those who want to dig deeper, giving you even more control options.

The sum is that this isn't just a camera system, it works as a broader security setup (each camera actually has an alarm built in that you can trigger), but also as part of a smart home setup too – the motion detection can be used to trigger your smart lights, for example. It's compatible with Apple HomeKit, as well as Amazon Alexa.

The way the sprawling feature list is wrapped up in an understandable app and actually quite pretty physical design, making something complex impressively accessible, is why the Arlo Pro 3 is a worthy T3 Awards 2020 winner for Best Smart Security.

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Today we are delighted to be able to announce the shortlists for the T3 Awards 2020, sponsored by ExpressVPN and Deezer. The T3 Awards have now been running for 13 years and this year, the T3 Awards 2020 categories are more numerous and the range of products covered is even wider.

The winners of the T3 Awards 2020 will be announced throughout the week of Monday 8 June and will appear in T3 magazine on sale Friday 12 June. 

New categories for 2020 include Best Air Purifier, Best Running Watch, Best Air Fryer, Best Coffee Machine, Best Gaming Monitor, Best TV for Gaming and many more. In fact there are now almost 100 T3 Awards categories this year, from mobile phones to lawn mowers and from TVs to tents. As always, the T3 Awards are all about helping you to discover the best products to buy – there are just a few more of them to choose from this year.

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We've now reached an important point in the T3 Awards process. The public nominations process has closed, we've picked out the strongest contenders from hundreds of entries and added a load more of our own, including the best stuff announced since the last T3 awards as well as products that score highly in our reviews and buying guides.

The next step is for the T3 judging panel to choose the winners, which will be announced in June. As well as announcing victors in all our favourite areas –tech, AV, home and garden, watches, travel, outdoors, auto, style, wellness and fitness – we'll also be handing out gongs in our 'headline' categories. So by the time June is out, you'll also know who's been crowned the greatest Brand, Retailer and Innovator as well as the winners of the following T3 Awards: 5G Champion, Best Gadget Under £100, and of course, Gadget Of The Year.

Until then, read on for the nominations for the T3 Awards 2020. Please note that due to product release schedules and a rush of last-minute nominations, some shortlists below can still be considered as works in progress, with more nominees to follow, as we test additional products. Yes, we may add additional products to the shortlists up until the point that the judging takes place.

And the nominations are...

Brand of the Year

Samsung, Anker, Sky, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Nintendo, Disney

Retailer of the Year

Buy It Direct Group, Amazon, Richer Sounds, Currys, AO.com, B&Q, Fitness Superstore, Apple, Pure Electric

Tech Innovation Award

Focal Chora 826-D, GoPro Max, Samsung The Wall (microLED TV), Oculus Quest, DJI Mavic Air 2 (AirSense), Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%, VanMoof S3, WT2 Plus, B&W Formation, Dyson Pure Cool Me

5G Champion

Sky Mobile, EE, Samsung, Three, Vodafone

Best Gadget Under £100

Roku Streaming Stick+, GROHE Sense, Master Lock Biometric Padlock, Amazon Echo Show 5, Blink Mini, Cambridge Audio Melomania 1, Lypertek Tevi, Krups Essenza Mini

Gadget of the Year

B&O Beosound Stage, Samsung Q950TS, Arlo Pro 3, Nintendo Switch Lite, OnePlus 8 Pro, LG CX, Oculus Quest, iPad Air (2019), DJI Mavic Mini, Sonos Move, iPhone SE, VanMoof S3

Best Phone – sponsored by ExpressVPN

OnePlus 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Best Video Streaming Service – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Now TV

Best Mid-Range Phone – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Apple iPhone SE (2020), Motorola G8 Power, Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite, Google Pixel 3a, Nokia 7.2

Best Laptop – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Asus VivoBook S15, HP Elite Dragonfly, Dell XPS 13, Acer Swift 7, Apple MacBook Air 2020

Best Gaming Laptop – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Asus Zephyrus S GX701, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, MSI GS65 Stealth, Acer Predator Triton 500, Dell G7 17 7790

Best 4K Monitor – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Philips Brilliance 328p, Acer Predator X27, BenQ EW2780U, LG 27UK650-W, Samsung U32R59C

Best VPN

ExpressVPN, NordVPN, CyberGhost, Surfshark, IPVanish

Best 5G Phone – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Oppo Reno 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, Huawei P40 Pro

Best Smart Speaker – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Amazon Echo Show 8, Google Nest Hub Max, Amazon Echo Studio, Google Nest Mini, Sonos One, B&O Beosound Balance, Google Nest Hub Max

Best Gaming Headset – sponsored by ExpressVPN

SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, LucidSound LS35X, Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero, HyperX Cloud Mix, Astro A50 Gen 4

Best Gaming Mouse – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Roccat Kain 120 AIMO, Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Razer Deathadder Elite, SteelSeries Sensei 310, Glorious Model O

Best Gaming Keyboard – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Das Keyboard X50Q, Razer Huntsman Elite, Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo, SteelSeries Apex 7, Corsair K95 RGB Platinum

Best Gaming Monitor – sponsored by ExpressVPN

LG Ultragear 27GL850-B, Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ, MSI OPTIX MPG341CQR, Samsung CRG9, Viewsonic Elite XG270GQ

Best Gaming Chair – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Nitro Concepts S300, Noblechairs Epic Real Leather, GT Omega Element, Secretlab Omega, Vertagear SL5000

Best Gaming Accessory – sponsored by ExpressVPN

WD_Black D10, Archer TX3000E, HTC Vive Cosmos, Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro, Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure, Marseille mClassic

Best Smart Lighting

Philips Hue, TP-Link, LIFX, IKEA Tradfri, Nanoleaf

Best Smart Security

Yale Conexis L1 Smart Lock, Arlo Pro 3, Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus, Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera, Arlo Video Doorbell, Ring Stick Up Camera

Best Smart Energy Product 

Nest, Tado, Hive, Drayton Wiser, Radbot

Best Home Networking Tech

Netgear Orbi, Eero Mesh Wi-Fi, TP-Link Deco P9, TP-Link Archer AX11000, Netgear Nighthawk XR700

Best TV – sponsored by Deezer

Samsung Q950TS, LG GX, Philips OLED+984, Sony XH9505, Samsung Q95T, LG CX

Best TV for Gaming – sponsored by Deezer

LG CX, Sony XH9505, Panasonic HX800, Samsung Q80T, Samsung Q950TS

Best TV Under £1,000 – sponsored by Deezer

Samsung Q65T, Hisense Roku TV B7120, Philips OLED754, Panasonic HX800, Samsung TU8500

Best Soundbar or Soundbase – sponsored by Deezer

B&O Beosound Stage, Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar, Sonos Beam, Vizio 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar, SB36512-F6, Sharp HT-SBW800

Best Headphones – sponsored by Deezer

Bose NC 700, Sony WH-1000XM3, Bowers & Wilkins PX7, Beats by Dr Dre Powerbeats Pro, Apple Airpods Pro

Best Wired Headphones – sponsored by Deezer

Focal Stellia, Audeze LCD-1, Sennheiser HD 660S, Flare Audio Flare Pro 2HD, Klipsch T5M Wired, Grado SR325e

Best Bluetooth Headphones – sponsored by Deezer

Flare Audio Flare Pro 2HD, Audio Technica ATH-M50XBT, Soundmagic E11BT, Optoma NuForce Be5 Live, Grado GW100

Best Noise Cancelling Headphones – sponsored by Deezer

Bose NC 700, Sony WH-1000XM3, Bowers & Wilkins PX7, Sony WF-1000XM3, Beats by Dr Dre Solo Pro

Best True Wireless Headphones – sponsored by Deezer

RHA TrueConnect, Beats by Dr Dre Powerbeats Pro, Sony WF-1000XM3, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, Jabra Elite 75t

Best Headphones Under £100 – sponsored by Deezer

Lypertek Tevi, Cambridge Audio Melomania 1, SoundMagic E11BT, Grado SR80E, Sony MDRXB650BT

Best Bluetooth Speaker – sponsored by Deezer

Sonos Move, Kanto TUK, B&O Beosound A1 2nd Gen, UE Megaboom 3, Marshall Kilburn II

Best Multiroom Speaker – sponsored by Deezer

Sonos Move, Naim Mu-so 2, Sonos One, Bluesound Pulseflex 2i, Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo, Ruark R5

Best Streaming DAC – sponsored by Deezer

Yamaha WXAD-10, Sonos Port, Audiolab 6000N, Cambridge Audio CXN, iFi xDSD

Best Air Purifier

Blueair Classic 480i, Philips Series 3000i Connected AC3033/30, Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool, Elechomes WiFi H13, Dyson Pure Cool Me

Best Vacuum Cleaner

Vax ONEPWR Blade 4, Shark Anti Hair Wrap IZ251UKT, Dyson V11 Absolute, Samsung Powerstick Jet, Miele Triflex HX1, Samsung Jet 90 Pro

Best Air Fryer

Ninja AF100UK Air Fryer, Philips Viva Collection Airfryer 9621, Philips Airfryer XXL, Tefal YV970840 Actifry Genius XL 2in1, Tower T14001

Best Coffee Machine

Magimix Vertuo Plus M600, Lavazza A Modo Mio Deséa, Sage The Bambino Plus, Sage The Oracle Touch, Melitta Barista TS Smart

Best Kettle

Sage Smart Kettle, Smeg KLF03, KitchenAid 5KEK1722, Russell Hobbs K65 Anniversary, Dualit Classic Kettle

Best Toaster

KitchenAid Artisan Toaster, Dualit NewGen, Sage Smart Toaster, KitchenAid Long Slot Toaster, John Lewis Simplicity 2-Slice Toaster

Best Electric Toothbrush

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Sonic, Oral-B Genius X, Oral-B Genius 9000, Philips Sonicare 6100 ProtectiveClean, Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000

Best Lawnmower

Stihl RMA 339 C, Cobra MX4340V, Gtech Cordless Lawnmower 2.0, Karcher LMO 18-33, Bosch Citymower 18-300

Best Barbecue

Traeger Ranger, Napoleon Pro, Weber Master-Touch, Weber SmokeFire, Tepro Toronto Click

Best Outdoor Lighting

John Lewis Festoon, Nordlux Vejers, Ikea Solvinden, Philips Hue Lily, Philips Hue Econic

Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

iRobot Roomba i7, Roborock S5, Neato Botvac D7 Connected, Roborock S6 MaxV, Dyson 360 Eye Heurist

Best Fridge Freezer

Bosch Serie 4 KGN34VB35G, Fisher & Paykel RF605QDUVX1, Beko CSG1571WLiebherr CNel 4713, Haier HRF-450DS6

Best Oven

Siemens HB578A0S0B AEG BPS355020M SteamBake Bosch HBG634BS1B NEFF N 70 B57CR22N0B Miele H6160BP

Best Induction Hob

Miele KM6366-1, Bosch Serie 4 PWP631BF1B, John Lewis JLBIIH806, Miele KM7201FR, AEG IPE64551FB MaxiSense

Best Dishwasher

AEG ComfortLift FSS62800P, Miele G7150 SCVi, Bosch SMS67MW01G, Bosch SMS67MW00G PerfectDry, Beko DEN59420DX

Best Washing Machine

AEG 9000 Series L9FEC966R Bosch Serie 6 i-Dos WAT286H0GB AEG 9000 Series L9FEC966R Beko WTG1041B2 LG F4V910WTS Samsung Ecobubble WW90J5456FC

Best Fitness Headphones

Beats by Dr Dre Powerbeats Pro, Jabra Elite Active 75t, Beats by Dr Dre Powerbeats, Optoma NuForce BESport 4, Soundcore Spirit Sports by Anker

Best Running Shoes

Nike React Infinity Run, Asics Gel-Nimbus 21, Hoka One One Carbon X, Adidas Ultraboost 20, Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%

Best Trail Running Shoes

ON Running Cloudventure Peak, Inov-8 MUDCLAW G 260, Adidias Terrex 2 Ultra Parley, Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5 GTX, Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail

Best Workout Shoes

Under Armour TriBase Reign 2, Nike Varsity Compete TR2, Nike Free X Metcon 2, Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 FlexWeave, Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting Shoes

Best Road Bike

Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8.0, Pinnacle Arkose R2, Specialized Tarmac Disc Sport, Ridley Noah Ultegra, Specialized Roubaix Sport

Best Electric Bike

Brompton Electric, GoCycle GXi, VanMoof S3, Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 SL, Scott Axis eRide Evo

Best Mountain Bike

Canyon Spectral CF 7.0, Norco Sight A3, Scott Spark 940, Nukeproof Mega 275 Comp, Whyte S-150C RS V2

Best Home Weights

Bowflex SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell, TRX Gravity Cast Kettlebell, Bowflex SelectTech 1090i Adjustable Dumbbell, Jordan Fitness Ultimate Bar, Mirafit Hex Dumbbell

Best Home Gym Equipment

Wattbike Atom, TRX Kettlebell, Bowflex Selecttech, TacX Neo 2 Smart, Assault Airrunner Curve

Best Heart Rate Sensor

Garmin HRM-Run, Wahoo Tickr X, Polar H10, Myzone MZ-3, Garmin HRM-Swim

Best Fitness Tracker

Fitbit Versa 2, Moov Now, Fitbit Charge 4, Garmin Vivosport, Polar Ignite

Best Running Watch

Garmin Forerunner 945, Polar Vantage V, Garmin Forerunner 245 Music, Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Titanium, Suunto 9 Baro

Best Protein Powder or Snack

Oatein Hype Protein Bar, The Protein Works' Vegan Wondershake, Bulk Powders Natural Pure Whey Isolate 90, Barebell Protein Bars, The Protein Works Loaded Legends Protein Bar

Best Drone

DJI Mavic Mini, DJI Mavic Air, Ryze Tello, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

Best Waterproof Jacket

Maier Sports Metor M, Paramo Alta III, The North Face Apex Flex GTX Jacket, Arc'teryx Zeta AR, Fjällräven Mens Keb Eco-Shell, Marmot Bantamweight jacket

Best Action Camera

GoPro Hero 8 Black, GoPro Hero 7 Black, Insta360 One R, DJI Osmo Action, GoPro Max

Best Budget Action Camera 

Olfi One.Five Black (second gen), GoPro Hero 7 White, Sony HDR-AS50, Akaso V50 X, YI 4K

Best Budget Drone

Ryze Tello, Holy Stone HS100 GPS FPV, Potensic A20 Mini Drone, Eachine E520S, Potensic D85

Best Tent

Tensile Safari Connect 2, Coleman OctaGo, Wild Country Zephyros Compact 2, Vango F10 Xenon UL 2, Quechua 2 Seconds 3XL Fresh & Black

Best Walking Shoes

Merrell MQM Flex 2 GORE-TEX, Arc'teryx Konseal LT Shoe, Inov-8 Roclite 280 Men's, Keen Venture Vent walking shoe, Columbia Vitesse Outdry Shoe

Best Hiking Boots

Inov-8 Roclite G 345 GTX Men's, Scarpa R-Evo GTX WMN, Adidas Men's Terrex Free Hiker Parley, Mammut Kento High GTX Men's Hiking Boots, Hanwag Banks SF Extra GTX, Arc'teryx Acrux TR GTX Boot Men's

Best Mattress

Emma Original, Nectar, Simba Hybrid, Eve Premium Hybrid, Sealy Nostromo, Otty Hybrid

Best Duvet

Panda The Cloud Bamboo Duvet, John Lewis & Partners Natural Collection duvet, Simba Hybrid Duvet, Soak&Sleep Luxury New Zealand Wool Duvet, Scooms Hungarian Goose Down Duvet

Best Pillow

Simba Hybrid Pillow, Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Pillow, Eve Memory Foam Pillow, Snuggledown Scandinavian Duck Feather & Down Pillow, Soak & Sleep Ultimate Hungarian Goose Down Pillow

Best Electric Scooter

Segway-Ninebot ES4, Xiaomi Mijia M365, Unagi Model One E450 Dual Motor, Turboant X7, E-Micro Micro Falcon X3

Best Camera

Nikon D780, Sony α7R IV, Nikon Z6, Fujifilm X-T4, Sony A6100

Best Compact Camera

Fujifilm X100 V, Canon G5X Mark II, Panasonic TZ200, Leica Q2, Sony DSC-RX100 VII

Best Suitcase

Horizn Studios M5 ID, American Tourister Airconic, Carl Friedrik The Carry-On, Samsonite Lite-Box Aluminium, Antler Clifton

Best Watch

Zenith Defy Classic Midnight, Hublot Big Bang Intergral, Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, Montblanc 1858 Automatic 24H, IWC Portugieser Automatic 40

Best Watch Under £1,000

G-Shock Mudmaster British Army edition, Hamilton PSR, Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire, Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80, Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium

Best Smartwatch

TAG Heuer Connected, Apple Watch Series 5, Fossil Gen 5, Moto 360, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

Best Winter Jacket

Shackleton Endurance Down Parka, Ariat Gesa Insulated Coat, KJUS Chaviolas Jacket, Canada Goose Cabri Down Hoody, The North Face '94 Mountain Light Jacket, Kathmandu Heli Thermore

Best Shaver

Philips Series 9000, Philips OneBlade, GilletteLabs Heated Razor, Braun Series 9, Panasonic ES-LV95

Best Sat Nav

Mio MiVue Drive 65 LM, Garmin Zumo XT, Beeline Moto, Garmin Drivesmart 65, TomTom Go Premium X

Best Dashcam

Mio MiVue J85, Garmin Dash Cam Tandem, Nextbase 622GW, Thinkware Q800 Pro, Garmin Dash Cam Mini

Congratulations to everyone who made it onto the shortlists. The winners will be announced during the week commencing Monday 8 June.

The T3 Awards have been running for 13 years – the first one practically pre-dated the internet – but last year we expanded the categories and made big changes to the format. This year, the T3 Awards 2020 is even bigger. 

The number of categories has actually grown – which seemed impossible, if not unwise to us last year – and so the range of potential winners is wider than ever. What remains the same is that the T3 Awards is still all about helping you to discover the best products to buy – it's just now that‘s in more categories than ever before.

The winners of the T3 Awards 2020 will be announced during the week of Monday 8 June and will appear in T3 magazine on sale Friday 12 June. That‘s ages away but the process of choosing the victors starts NOW.

• Nominate products for the T3 Awards 2020 now
• All the winners of the 2019 T3 Awards

There are oh-so-nearly 100 T3 Awards categories this year. Nearly one hundred! But actually 89! They range from mobiles to mowers and from TVs to tents. There are Awards for our spanking new Wellness channel, as well as established areas such as phones, TV and AV and home wares.

As ever, we've got plenty of opinions about what should be on the shortlists and even what might ultimately win. However, we are again taking nominations for T3 Awards from brands, marketers and fans, so even more, new products are brought to our attention. 

You can nominate as many products as you like, and the process is easy peasy – just fill in a simple online form saying what you're nominating and why. We already have key products in mind in all categories, so it's probably not necessary to nominate Premier League products such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 – although feel free to do so if it makes you happy. Nominations close early April so there is not much time.

As well as announcing victors in all T3's core areas – tech, AV, home and garden, watches, travel, outdoors, auto, wellness, and fitness – in June, we'll also be handing out gongs in our 'headline' categories. So by the time June is out, you'll know who's been crowned the greatest product, brand, retailer and the best gadget under £100. We also have gongs for product innovation and crown a 5G Champion for 2020.

• Nominate products for the T3 Awards 2020 now

CES 2020 has been a great show, with a smorgasbord of hot new technology shown off. Innovative and game-changing, the consumer technology shown off here will go on to spark joy in people's lives throughout the next year, with top new phones, TVs, laptops, wearables, appliances, vehicles and much more transforming how people live.

Naturally, T3 has spent the past week reporting live from CES 2020 in Las Vegas, trawling the labyrinthine tradeshow halls to find the absolute best new technology on display. And, what follow, are the six pieces of new technology that we considered out favourites.

And, the winners of this year's T3 CES 2020 awards are ... 

Best phone: Samsung Note10 Lite

The most recent Samsung Note phones have really stood out as leading the way on making phones a flexible productivity device: the S Pen stylus isn't needed all the time, but when you want to sketch, annotate or make notes, or even clip out portions of web pages to share and save, you realise that having these particular phones can save you a lot of time, and there's nothing more valuable than that.

But you have to pay to get that value: the Note phones are flagship quality, with high-end prices to match. But not this one – this brings all the usefulness of the Note range in a price everyone can afford, but it doesn't feel cut back at all.

The 6.7-inch OLED screen is gorgeous, and gives you lots of space to work (or play). The triple-camera system takes fantastic shots, with a flexible range of lenses. The giant battery keeps it going to ages. The thin and light build feels great in the hand. And, of course, it still has the stylus tucked away in the bottom.

We can't wait to get our hands on it for a full review, but in the meantime, this could become the go-to mid-range phone.

Best laptop: MSI Creator 17

It's one thing for a laptop to have world-first, cutting-edge image quality. It's another thing entirely for a laptop to have that technology before it even comes to TVs. MSI's Creator 17 has a 17-inch 4K display that's lit with a mini-LED direct backlight, which is an ultra-thin lighting tech that's still just in the conceptual phase for TVs from the likes of LG, yet here you can get it in a laptop, and it looks just astounding.

This is high-end TV-quality visuals on a device you can carry around with you. It's rated for HDR1000, which means it can peak at 1,000 nits of brightness, which is what quality TVs aim for. You get deep, inky blacks immediately next to booming bright highlights. The wide P3 colour gamut is also cinema-quality. It is the best laptop display we've clapped eyes on.

Oh, and it's also an incredibly powerful creative laptop, in case you want to use all that screen quality for making your own movies (including, of course, the ability to accurately see what HDR footage will look like) or edit photos. Or to play games with incredible realism.

The powerful latest-get innards from Intel and Nvidia absolutely pack it with power, while MSI's cooling tech makes sure that being in a laptop form factor doesn't hold them back.

Being the world's first is cool, but what wins it this award is that it looks like it could also be the world's best.

Best Health & Fitness device: Omron Complete

The last few years of connected wearables and health devices have ushered in a whole new era of understanding our bodies, and how aspects of our health such as heart rate and blood pressure can be affected by other things in our life – or even using that data to spot disease before it causes major problems.

The Omron Complete is a combined ECG and blood pressure monitor, with Bluetooth connectivity to an app on your phone, which records the results whenever you use it. This data can then be shared with apps such as Apple Health, where you can cross-reference it with other information, such as how often you've been exercising.

For people with heart problems, ranging from hypertension to atrial fibrillation, this is such a powerful tool. Making it easy to not only check these reading, but also to record them for reviewing later, can be a game changer. The understanding you can have of how things like sleep (or coffee intake, or work stress, or any number of other factors) can affect your heart means you can make better decisions, and see how the decisions you've already made are affecting you over time.

And for $169 (with a likely £169 price in the UK), getting this kind of insight is really affordable – for millions of people, this will change lives.

Best audio: Focal Chora 826-D

French company Focal tends to be best known for its supremely high-end hi-fi gear, but this speaker wins our award for keeping that quality and heritage, but at a really reasonable price (even though they're made in France).

These are big, powerful floor-standing three-way speakers, but with Dolby Atmos upfiring speakers built into the top, so they're intended for home cinema (and will be sold in handy complete sets with central, rear and subwoofer speakers). But Focal's unique patented way of implementing the upfiring speakers gives them an edge – the sound is focused and shaped so that when it reflects from the ceiling, it comes back aimed right at your head, rather than loosely spread around the room. It sounds much more like you'd installed speakers in the ceiling, but without the mess and expense.

And they're made for giving amazing surround in a normal room, not a celebrity level home theatre. We heard them connected to an Xbox and a budget AV receiver, not an elite system, and we were still blown away by the 3D sound.

We think these will be a staple for people looking for a well-priced, easy to drive system that gives their new TV a great cinematic upgrade, and that earned them our award. 

Best TV: LG 48-inch CX OLED 4K TV

This was a close one this year! Samsung's gorgeous new bezel-less 8K TV was a close runner-up here, but the award goes to LG's 48-inch OLED TV because we think it's the TV that's going to have the biggest impact for most people in 2020.

Until now if you wanted an OLED 4K TV, you had to go 55-inch or bigger – and for a large number of people that's just too large. No matter how big a TV you'd like, if it won't fit in your living room, it's no good to you.

Now, this new smaller (and slightly less expensive) OLED will help bring beautiful image quality to the masses. It packs in LG's latest panel tech, plus cutting-edge processing – nothing gets lost in the smaller size. Stunning HDR support, variable refresh rates that are ready for next-gen consoles, and even Nvidia G-Sync support for using it with gaming PCs mean this is maybe the ultimate TV for entertainment… but one that you can actually fit in the corner.

Innovation award: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

CES is full of clever ideas in almost every conceivable product you can think of, but this was the one we're most excited to try, and that could cause the largest shake-up in its category.

At first glance, this is a 13-inch tablet. Then you fold it down the centre into a tiny little folio, no bigger than a paper notebook (and it has a lovely leather outside, just to drive home that comparison).

The potential here is great: you can can fold it open like a laptop and type on the bottom screen, with your email window or browser open up top. And then just fold it fully open if you want to look at photos or get a bigger view. A clever keyboard accessory makes it easy to still type and work at full speed when you've got the screen at full-size, so you're sacrificing nothing.

Will it work as a finished product? That may depend on how well (and how quickly) Windows implements its planned support for dual-screen machines, as well as how well the screen works when we've got it in our hands testing it day in and day out… but we're really excited to find out.

And even if this first-generation product doesn't turn out to be perfect, we still think this is the future of laptops and tablets, and that this will be looked back on as a pioneer. And what's more deserving of an Innovation Award than that?

• The best 8K TVs 2020: plus everything you need to know

Nominations are now open for the brand new Future Tech Awards, a collaboration across tech sites published by Future Publishing including T3, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, iMore and Android Central.

The Future Tech awards includes four award tracks:

1. Future Choice: the best products, as voted for by a panel of Future Publishing's tech journalists. Read more about the Future Choice awards.

2. Reader's Choice: the best products as voted for by YOU. Online voting begins on November 4, 2019. 

3. Future 50: the top 50 people, across five key tech industry categories including young leaders, content creators, and CEOs.

4. Tech Hall of Fame: decorated industry veterans and deserved recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Today, we're asking for your nominations for the Future 50 and the Tech Hall of Fame categories.

The Future 50 Awards will recognize the top 50 professionals impacting the technology industry.

Individuals can be nominated in the following five categories:

1. CEOs and Executive Leadership: C-suite level executives that embody the tech industry and displayed outstanding leadership within its organization.

2. Young Professional of the Year: professionals under 30 years old on the rise in the industry with a superior track record of 2019 achievements.

3. Content Creators: video content creators developing materials for media channels which have increased brand exposure and executed forward-thinking tactics to connect with audiences.

4. Marketing & Advertising: marketing and advertising executives which have created and implemented impactful campaigns to raise brand awareness and drive company growth.

5. PR & Communications: PR representatives which have elevated brands and products via campaigns and communication initiatives.

Nominations are open now until November 8, 2019 and you can submit yourself or someone you admire to be named as one of the top 10 most influential individuals in the world of tech. 

Nominate yourself or one of your peers now.

In addition, the Tech Hall of Fame honors the professionals with over 15 years of proven success to receive the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. The nominations for this award are currently open. Please nominate one of your peers (no self-nominations will be accepted). Hall of Fame nominations will be accepted now until November 8th, 2019, with a shortlist and online voting to follow.

Nominate one of your peers now.

The recipients of the Future 50 and the Hall of Fame prizes will be revealed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. The highest-ranking recipients will be announced on January 8, 2020 at the annual Future Tech Awards. 

Stay tuned for more by following us on social media using the hashtag #FutureTechAwards, or visit www.TheFTAs.com.

As we prepare to say goodbye to another fantastic year of tech and we look forward to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and a whole new year of exciting new products and services, we can also announce the brand new Future Tech Awards, a collaboration across tech sites published by Future Publishing including T3, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, iMore and Android Central.

The Future Tech Awards have been created to recognize the people, products, and services from across the US technology sector that have really made a difference this year. And we're asking for you to nominate and vote on the best products and professionals in multiple categories to help us honor the ground-breaking innovations of the year. 

There are four prize categories that make up the Future Tech Awards:

1. Future Choice: the best products, as voted for by a panel of Future Publishing's tech journalists. Read more about the Future Choice awards.

2. Reader's Choice: the best products as voted for by YOU. Online voting begins on November 4, 2019. 

3. Future 50: the top 50 people, across five key tech industry categories including young leaders, content creators, and CEOs. The ranking of the Future 50 winners will be revealed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. The highest-ranking recipients will be announced on January 8, 2020 at the annual Future Tech Awards ceremony. Nominations are open now until November 8, 2019, with a shortlist and online voting to follow. Nominate yourself or one of your peers now.

4. Tech Hall of Fame: decorated industry veterans and deserved recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations close on November 8, 2019, with a shortlist and online voting to follow. Nominate one of your peers now.

Stay tuned for more details by following us on social media using the hashtag #FutureTechAwards, or visit www.TheFTAs.com for more information on the awards and to make your nominations. Or go crazy and do both.

If you've dropped by T3.com at all this week you've probably noticed that we've been busy announcing the winners of the T3 Awards 2019, sponsored by Fasthosts,  ExpressVPN and AEG.

This year, the T3 Awards are bigger than ever – the categories are more numerous and the range of products covered is wider. 

There are 68 T3 Awards categories this year, from mobiles to mowers and from TVs to tents. This reflects the fact that T3 now truly strives to bring you the best of everything, not just gadgets and gizmos – although that remains at the core of what we do. What remains the same is that the awards are still all about helping you to discover the best products to buy – there are just a few more of them to choose from now.

The shortlists were compiled by T3 editors as well as a public nominations process which brought in hundreds of entries, and the judging was then carried out by T3 editors. For the headline awards, we assembled a judging panel consisting of Paul Douglas, Global Editor-in-Chief, T3; Matt Bolton, Editor, T3 Magazine; Duncan Bell, Lifestyle Editor, T3; Dan Jones, Technology Editor, The Sun, Rhiannon Williams, Tech Editor, i.com, Hannah Bouckley, Editor, BT.com, Spencer Kelly, host of Click, BBC, Catherine Ellis, Techradar. 

And the winners are...

Headline awards

Brand Of The Year: Samsung

Retailer Of The Year: Currys PC World

Tech Innovation Award: Huawei P30 Pro 

Most Innovative Company: Google

The Eco Award: Patagonia

Best Gadget Under £100: Neos SmartCam

Gadget Of The Year: Apple Watch Series 4

Tech

Best Phone – sponsored by Fasthosts

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Best Mid-Range Phone – sponsored by Fasthosts

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Best Video Streaming Service – sponsored by Fasthosts

Netflix

Best Laptop – sponsored by Fasthosts

Dell XPS 13

Best Gaming Laptop – sponsored by Fasthosts

Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701

Best 4K Monitor – sponsored by Fasthosts

Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB

Best VPN

ExpressVPN

Smart Home

Best Smart Home Tech – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Lenovo Smart Display

Best Connected Lighting – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Philips Hue

Best Connected Security – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Netgear Arlo Ultra 4K

Best Connected Energy Product – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Nest Thermostat E

Best Home Networking Tech – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Netgear Orbi

Living

Best TV

Samsung Q90R

Best TV Under £1,000

Philips 7334

Best TV Platform

Sky

Best Soundbar or Soundbase

Sonos Beam

Best In-Ear Buds (Wired)

Flare Audio Flares Pro 2HD

Best Over-Ear Headphones (Wired)

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature

Best Bluetooth Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT

Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM3

Best True Wireless Headphones

Beats Powerbeats Pro

Best Headphones Under £100

SoundMagic E11BT

Best Bluetooth Speaker

Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i

Best Multiroom Speaker

Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation

Best DAC

IFI xDSD

Best Fridge

Bosch Serie 4 KGN34VB35G

Best Oven

NEFF N 70 B57CR22N0B

Best Dishwasher

AEG ComfortLift

Best Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson V11 Absolute

Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

iRobot Roomba i7

Best Washing Machine

AEG 9000 Series

Best Mattress – sponsored by AEG

Emma

Best Shaver – sponsored by AEG

Philips Series 9000 Prestige

Best Electric Toothbrush – sponsored by AEG

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic

Best Lawnmower – sponsored by AEG

Cobra MX3440V

Best Barbecue – sponsored by AEG

Napoleon Pro 22

Best Outdoor Lighting – sponsored by AEG

Philips Hue Lily

Fitness

Best Fitness Headphones

Beats Powerbeats Pro 

Best Bike

Specialized Roubaix Sport

Best Mountain Bike

Canyon Spectral CF 7.0

Best Gravel Bike

Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL

Best Electric Bike

GoCycle GX

Best Running Shoes

Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo

Best Home Gym Equipment

Wattbike Atom

Best Fitness Band

Fitbit Versa Lite

Outdoors

Best Drone

DJI Mavic Air

Best Budget Drone

Ryze Tello

Best Action Camera

GoPro Hero7 Black

Best Budget Action Camera

GoPro Hero7 White

Best Waterproof Jacket

The North FaceApex Flex GTX 2.0

Best Tent

Vango Utopia Air TC 500

Best Walking Shoes

Arc’teryx Aerios FL GTX

Best Hiking Boots

Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX

Travel

Best Camera

Nikon Z 6

Best Compact Camera

Sony RX100 VI

Best Suitcase

Samsonite Lite-Box 55cm

Watches

Best Watch

TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph

Best Watch Under £1,000

Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT

Best Smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 4

Auto

Best Car Accessory

TomTom Go Premium

Best Dashcam

Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam

Congratulations to all the winners as well as everyone who made it onto the shortlists, and thanks to our sponsors Fasthosts , ExpressVPN and AEG for helping to make this year's awards happen.

This was a hotly contested category in the T3 Awards 2019 as so many tech brands have impressed us this year, but the judging panel picked Samsung as the winner for the Brand Of The Year award.

• Best smartphones
• Best TVs

Samsung has been on a real roll recently. It’s Galaxy smartphones consistently score top marks in our reviews, while Samsung’s mobile division has continued to innovate, whether that’s with the Galaxy Fold (which still impresses us despite its launch setback) or the all-screen Samsung Galaxy A80 with its sliding, swiveling camera.

In TV, we were blown away by the 8K Q950, but even in the 4K arena, Samsung is killing it. Its Q90 QLED TV gets five star reviews across the web. It’s not just the picture quality of Samsung TVs that we love – Samsung’s One Connect system, which means you literally just need to run one cable into the back of your TV for all your inputs with all your connections being housed in the One Connect box, is so elegantly simple we wonder why more TV manufacturers don’t offer a similar solution.

Samsung’s attention to those small details continues across other product categories. The Samsung AddWash system lets you pause your washing machine mid-wash to add a forgotten sock or add items at the rinse stage, while its Family Hub fridges feature wireless touchscreens for family calendars, grocery shopping, smart come control and more. And in the home office, Samsung’s Space Monitor, with its integrated clamp, is a perfect solution for keeping your desk decluttered.

When it comes to Samsung products there’s a consistent quality that means you can buy with confidence. Whether it’s a phone, a fridge, a TV or a gaming monitor that you’re purchasing, you can be sure it will be a quality item, and that’s why we’re delighted to name Samsung Brand Of The Year.

Full shortlist: Amazon, Apple, Google, Huawei, LG, Microsoft, Samsung

Check out more of this year's award winners on our main T3 Awards 2019 page.

When it comes to being environmentally responsible many companies talk a good game but for Patagonia the ethos goes right to the heart of the company and that’s why it’s the recipient of The Eco Award in the T3 Awards 2019.

• Best waterproof jackets
• Best tent

The outdoor clothing company considers itself an "activist company" saying “We believe the environmental crisis has reached a critical tipping point. Without commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, defend clean water and air, and divest from dirty technologies, humankind as a whole will destroy our planet’s ability to repair itself. At Patagonia, the protection and preservation of the environment isn’t what we do after hours. It’s the reason we’re in business and every day’s work.”

As such, the company gives 1% of its sales to support environmental groups through the One Percent for the Planet organization which Patagonia’s founder and sole owner Yvon Chouinard co-founded in 2002.

Patagonia aims to reduce its environmental impact in a number of ways. For its premises, it uses recycled steel and reclaimed wood where it can as well as using local building materials. It’s philosophy for its stores is to use existing building rather than building new ones.

It also audits the materials and methods it uses to produce its products and it also works to extend the life of its clothing. It offers a repair service for its clothes, while its Worn Wear initiative customers trade in used clothes for credits towards new items. The used clothes then get cleaned, repaired and sold on.

Read more at Patagonia’s Environment and Social Responsibility page, and then shop for some of its fantastic gear.

Full shortlist: Adidas, Apple, House of Marley, Patagonia, Volvo

Check out more of this year's award winners on our main T3 Awards 2019 page.

What product do you think of when you think tech innovation? We had a fantastic selection of 10  in our shortlist for the T3 Awards 2019, and after much debate, the judges decided that the Tech Innovation Award would go to the Huawei P30 Pro.

• Best 5G phones
• The best foldable phones

What really stunned us with the P30 Pro is its camera system. It offers a staggering 5x optical and 10x hybrid zoom, which lets you capture images that you simply could not get with another smartphone, while the dedicated Night Mode is equally as impressive.

The camera system on the P30 Pro is the result of both hardware and software innovations. The phone features a periscope lens that is positioned sideways inside the phone, allowing Huawei to offer greater zoom without having to resort to a massive camera bump.

To improve the camera’s low light capabilities, Huawei moved from a traditional Red-Green-Blue colour filter on the main 40MP sensor to a brand new Red-Yellow-Blue filter. Because the yellow photosite captures red light as well as green, the result is that it captures more light overall, meaning better low light performance.

Making this new set-up work also required new processor-intensive algorithms to crunch through the data – something that’s handled by the powerful Kirin 980 processor which Huawei developed. The same processor takes care of the P30 Pro camera’s AI tasks, tweaking settings according to what you are shooting. While we don’t know exactly how many automatic settings the Master AI feature offers, Huawei did say that last year’s Mate 20 Pro can now recognise 1,500 scenarios across 25 categories, so we’d imagine it’s at least that many.

Huawei really has set the bar high for phone cameras and now everyone else is playing catch-up, so it’s a very worthy winner of the Tech Innovation Award for its P30 Pro.

Full shortlist: Apple Watch 4, B&W Formation Duo, Cambridge Audio Alva TT, Dyson Lightcycle, Google Stadia, Huawei P30 Pro, Land Rover Evoque, LG Signature R rollable TV, Mavic 2 Pro, Samsung Q950 8K TV

Check out more of this year's award winners on our main T3 Awards 2019 page.

From a shortlist of eight hugely innovative companies we’ve chosen Google as the winner of the Most Innovative Company award in the T3 Awards 2019.

• Best Android phone
• Best smart speakers

Earlier this year, we were wowed by Google’s presentation of Google Stadia at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. The new gaming service will offer instant access to AAA titles across a multitude of devices. Phones, tablets, Chromecasts and laptops will all be able to stream console-quality games via Stadia in 4K resolutions up to 60 frames-per-second. Google is being bullish about the new service, saying "the future of gaming is not a box". When Stadia launches, it could be a game-changer.

Google also recently showed off some of its latest innovations at its annual Google IO event. While many headlines focussed on the two new, cheaper Pixel handsets, the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL, it’s in software where we think Google really shone. It’s making some big developments to its Android operating system and its Google Assistant this year. Android Q’s Live Caption feature can automatically add real-time subtitles to any video. It works with movies, audio and even video chat apps such as Skype and Google Duo. This is an amazing innovation that could benefit deaf and hard of hearing people (there are 466 million in the world) or anyone who wants to watch a video quietly on their commute.

Google is also working on improving Google Duplex, an AI assistant it first demoed last year making phone calls to book appointments on behalf of its users. Now, it’s bringing Duplex to the web, so that you will be able to say “OK, Google, book me a hire car for my next holiday” and Duplex will scan your email to find your holiday dates and then fill in all the necessary fields on the car hire company’s website on your behalf.

Google Lens has been given some new tricks as well. It will be able to show you popular dishes, and user reviews, when you take a picture of a restaurant menu, and it will be able to read out text on signs, even if it’s the sign is in a foreign language. That’ll getting around on holidays abroad easier, as will Google’s new Augmented reality walking directions which superimposes directional arrows over your phone’s camera image when you are in maps. That was only recently announced but it’s already rolling out to some Pixel handsets.

Finally, Google has addressed the privacy concerns that have been in the press for many companies over the last few months. Its new Google Nest Hub Max has a mic/camera on/off switch on the back as well as a green light on the front of the device to let you know when the camera is on. Google is also bringing Chrome’s Incognito mode to more of its apps, such as Google Maps, while you can also now choose how long Google should save your activity data for before it is automatically deleted. Security and privacy is also the central focus of Android Q, according to Google’s Stephanie Cuthbertson who said: “Android Q includes almost 50 features focused on security and privacy, all providing more protection, transparency, and control.”

Congratulations, Google, you are the winner of Most Innovative Company in the T3 Awards 2019!

Full shortlist: AEG, Dyson, Google, Huawei, LG, Nike, OnePlus, Samsung

Check out more of this year's award winners on our main T3 Awards 2019 page.

When it came to picking a winner for Retailer Of The Year for the T3 Awards 2019, judges were looking for a retailer that carries a wide range of stock at great prices and this year, we’ve chosen Currys PC World.

• Best TV
• Best laptop

The retail giant, which is owned by DSG Retail, has more than 500 stores in the UK and Ireland, in town and city centres as well as larger out-of-town premises and we’ve consistently found the experience shopping there to be good. Staff are friendly and helpful, the prices are competitive and the range of products on offer is great.

In an age when so much shopping is being done online rather than in the high street, we love that Currys offers the best of both worlds: you can browse the range on the website, check stock availability at stores near you, and then drop by to look at the product in person and chat to a sales assistant to make sure it’s the right buy for you and then either take it away or arrange to have it delivered free.

It’s not just convenience that impresses us about Currys, though – it’s the prices, too. Whether it’s the Black Tag deals in the Black Friday sales or one of the many offers that it runs, when we’re looking for great deals to write up for T3, we often see Currys undercutting its competitors. And if you do find the product cheaper elsewhere, the Currys Price Promise states that it will give you back the difference, up to 7 days after your purchase.

All of this makes for a great shopping experience and why we are delighted to name Currys PC World Retailer Of The Year in the  T3 Awards 2019.

Full shortlist: Amazon, AO, Currys PC World, John Lewis, Richer Sounds

Check out more of this year's award winners on our main T3 Awards 2019 page.

The AEG Comfortlift dishwasher is our current favourite machine for cleaning dishes, scooping the 2019 T3 Award for, logically enough, Best dishwasher Not only does this integrated 13 place dream machine look the business, it’s also very smart too.

One of the key areas of appeal has to be its ComfortLift drawer, which AEG has designed to make the unavoidable load in and load out rigmarole that little less tedious. In fact, it’s managed to make the chore a breeze. Simply pull it out, the drawer rises up and you’ve got convenient waist-level access.

That’s but one practical point – even though it’s arguably the best feature – because the Comfortlift delivers oodles of space for place setting paraphernalia, including a slimline cutlery drawer at the top of the appliance. You also get a trio of drawers, which can handle plates, cups, saucers and, naturally, pots and pans too.

In fact, the AEG Comfortlift has got the lot in terms of desirability including a pretty quiet 39dB operation. Usability is impressive too, with core controls lined out in no-nonsense fashion along the top of the door. Job done.

Meanwhile, an energy rating of A++ means its going to be efficient, while there’s an A status for cleaning and drying performance. On the latter point AEG has integrated a cool feature that means the door opens by 10cm at the end of a cycle to let any moisture out.

That should mean condensation and streak free glassware for the most part. Adding to the consideration for your favourite beer or wine glass aspect is the way soft grip spikes keep everything in position while the AEG does its thing. No breakages either then, we hope.

Today we are delighted to be able to announce the shortlists for the T3 Awards 2019. The T3 Awards have now been running for 12 years. In that time the world has undergone massive changes and so has T3 and the T3 awards.

This year, the T3 Awards 2019 categories are more numerous, the range of products covered is wider and even the timing of the awards announcements has changed. 

There are over 60 T3 Awards categories this year, from mobiles to mowers and from TVs to tents. This reflects the fact that T3 now truly strives to bring you the best of everything, not just gadgets and gizmos – although that remains at the core of what we do. What remains the same is that the awards are still all about helping you to discover the best products to buy – there are just a few more of them to choose from now.

We've now reached an important point in the Awards process. The public nominations process has closed, we've picked out the strongest contenders from hundreds of entries and added a load more of our own, including the cool stuff announced at CES and MWC as well as products that score highly in our reviews and buying guides.

The next step is for us to assemble our panel of judges to choose the winners, which will be announced in June. As well as announcing victors in all our favourite areas – tech, AV, home and garden, watches, travel, outdoors, auto and fitness – we'll also be handing out gongs in our 'headline' categories. So by the time June is out, you'll know who's been crowned the greatest Brand, Retailer and Innovator. We'll also be revealing the winners of the following T3 Awards: Best Gadget Under £100, The Eco Award for the best eco-friendly product or brand, the most innovative product of the year and of course, Gadget Of The Year.

Until then, read on for the nominations for the T3 Awards 2019. Please note that due to product release schedules and a rush of last-minute nominations, some shortlists below can still be considered as works progress, with more nominees to follow, as we test additional products. Yes, we may add additional products to the shortlists up until the point that the judging takes place.

And the nominations are...

Headline awards

Brand Of The Year

Amazon

Apple

Google

Huawei

LG

Microsoft

Samsung

Retailer Of The Year

Amazon

AO

Currys PC World

John Lewis

Richer Sounds

Tech Innovation Award

Apple Watch 4

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo

Bose Frames

Cambridge Audio Alva TT

Dyson Lightcycle

Google Stadia

Huawei P30 Pro 

Land Rover Evoque

LG Signature R rollable TV

Mavic 2 Pro

Samsung Q950 8K TV

Most Innovative Company

AEG

Dyson

Google

Huawei

LG

Nike

OnePlus

Samsung

The Eco Award

Adidas

Apple

House of Marley

Patagonia

Volvo

Best Gadget Under £100

Amazon Echo Input

Amazon Firestick 4K 

Blue Yeti Nano

Echo Dot 3rd Gen

Ember Smart Mug

Native Union Drop Wireless Charger

Neos SmartCam

Mini SNES

Roku 4K Stick

Gadget Of The Year

Apple iPad Pro

Apple iPhone XS

Apple Watch Series 4

Huawei P30 Pro

Naim Mu-so 2nd Gen

Nikon Z6

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Samsung Q950R 8K TV

Sony WH1000-XM3

Tech

Best Phone – sponsored by Fasthosts

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Apple iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Huawei P30 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Best Mid-Range Phone – sponsored by Fasthosts

Xiaomi Mi 9

Nokia 7.1

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Motorola G7 Plus

Apple iPhone XR

Honor View 20

Best Video Streaming Service – sponsored by Fasthosts

BBC iPlayer

NowTV

Amazon Prime Video

Netflix

TVPlayer

Best Laptop – sponsored by Fasthosts

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1

Huawei MateBook 14

Asus ZenBook Pro 14

Dell XPS 13

Apple MacBook Air

Huawei MateBook X Pro

Best Gaming Laptop – sponsored by Fasthosts

MSI GT75 Titan

Acer Predator Triton 500

Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1

MSI GS75 Stealth

Best 4K Monitor – sponsored by Fasthosts

Eizo ColourEdge CG319X

Samsung 32" 4K UHD  Space Monitor

Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB

Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ 4K HDR

Acer Predator XB3 4K Gaming Monitor

Best VPN

VyprVPN

IPVanish

NordVPN

ExpressVPN

TunnelBear

Smart Home

Best Smart Home Tech – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Asus Lyra Voice

Google Home Max

Netgear Orbi Voice

Lenovo Smart Display

Yale Conexis L1 Smart Lock

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)

Olfinity Smart Air Purifier

Nest Hello

Nespresso Expert&Milk Coffee Machine

Howz Smart Home Monitoring Kit

Best Connected Lighting – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Hive Active Lights

TP-Link Smart Light Bulb

Philips Hue

Lifx

Xiaomi Mi LED bulb

Best Connected Security – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Blink XT Home Security System

Netgear Arlo Ultra 4K

Swann 1080P Smart Security Camera

D-Link mydlink Pro Wire-Free Camera Kit

Nest Cam IQ Outdoor

Best Connected Energy Product – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Tado Smart Thermostat

Netatmo Smart Thermostat

Hive Heating Control

Nest Thermostat E

Nest Learning Thermostat

Best Home Networking Tech – sponsored by ExpressVPN

Google Wi-Fi

BT Whole Home

Linksys Velop

Netgear Orbi

TP-Link Deco M5

Living

Best TV

LG C9

LG E9

LG SM9800

Samsung Q90

Samsung Q950

Sony AF9

Best TV Under £1,000

Panasonic FX750

Philips 7334

Samsung Q60R

Samsung Q6FNA

Sony XF9005

Best TV Platform

Sky

Virgin

BT TV

Talk Talk

Freeview

Best Soundbar or Soundbase

Bose Soundbar 500

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar

Q Acoustics M3

Sonos Beam

Sony HT-ZF9

Samsung HW-Q90R

Best In-Ear Buds (Wired)

BrainWavz B200

Flare Audio Flares Jet 3

Flare Audio Flares Pro 2HD

Klipsch R6i II 

Soundmagic E11c

Best Over-Ear Headphones (Wired)

Audio-Technica ATH-A1000Z

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature

Brainwavz Alara

Sennheiser HD 300

Sennheiser HD 660

Best Bluetooth Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT

AKG Y50BT

Flare Audio Flares Pro 2

Optoma NuForce BE Live5

Soundmagic E11BT

Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Beats Studio3 Wireless

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Bowers & Wilkins PX

Microsoft Surface Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM3

Best True Wireless Headphones

Apple AirPods

Anker Liberty Neo

Beats Powerbeats Pro

Jabra Elite 65t

RHA True Connect

Sennheiser Momentum True

Best Headphones Under £100

AKG Y50BT

Anker Liberty Neo

Flare Audio Flares Jet 3

Optoma NuForce BE Sport4 

SoundMagic E11BT

Best Bluetooth Speaker

Audio Pro Addon C3

Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i

Bose Soundlink Revolve

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3

Marshall Kilburn 2

Best Multiroom Speaker

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo

Bluesound Pulse Mini 2i

Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation

Ruark R5

Sonos One

Best DAC

Audiolab M-DAC Nano

Chord Mojo

Cyrus SoundKey

IFI xDSD

Shure RMCE-BT2

Best Fridge

Beko CSG1571WLG 

Bosch Serie 4 KGN34VB35G

LG GSX961NSAZ

Samsung Family Hub

Smeg FAB28

Best Oven

AEG DCE731110M

Bosch HBG634BS1B

John Lewis & Partners JLBIOS634

NEFF N 70 B57CR22N0B

Siemens HB578A0S0B

Best Dishwasher

AEG ComfortLift

Beko DEN59420DX

Bosch Serie 6 SMV68MD02G

De Dietrich DVH1444J

Miele G6630SC

Best Vacuum Cleaner – sponsored by AEG

Dyson Big Ball Animal 2

Dyson V11 Absolute

Miele Compact C3 Powerline

Vax Blade 2 Max

Vorwerk VK200

Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner – sponsored by AEG

Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 30C

iRobot Roomba i7

Miele Scout 2

Neato Botvac D7 Connected

Roborock S5

Best Washing Machine

AEG 7000 Series

AEG 9000 Series

Bosch Serie 6 i-DOS

Miele WCR860WPS

Samsung Ecobubble WW90J5456FC

Best Mattress – sponsored by AEG

Casper

Eve

Emma

Nectar

Simba

Best Shaver – sponsored by AEG

Braun Series 3 Pro-Skin

Braun Series 9 9296CC

Panasonic ES-LV95

Philips Series 9000 Prestige

Philips Series 9000 S9211/26

Best Electric Toothbrush – sponsored by AEG

Colgate ProClinical 350

Oral-B Genius 9000

Oral-B Pro 7000

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean

Philips Sonicare 6100 ProtectiveClean

Best Lawnmower – sponsored by AEG

Cobra Mx3440v

Greenworks G40LM35

Honda HRG 416 PK

Mountfield S481 PD ES

Robomow RS635

Stihl RMA 235

Best Barbecue – sponsored by AEG

Big Green Egg (Medium)

Char-Broil Kamander

Napoleon Pro 22

Traeger Pro 575

Weber Master-Touch

Best Outdoor Lighting – sponsored by AEG

John Lewis Flint Solar Glass

Nordlux Vejers

Philips Hue Discover

Philips Hue Econic

Philips Hue Lily

Yunlights Solar Outdoor Torch Lights

Fitness

Best Fitness Headphones

Beats Powerbeats Pro 

BeoPlay E6

Jabra Elite Active 65t

Optoma Nuforce BE Sport4

Soundcore Spirit Sports

RHA TrueConnect

Best Bike

BMC Roadmachine SLR03 One

Canyon Roadlite CF 8.0

Felt AR3 Aero

Specialized Roubaix Sport

Specialized Tarmac SL4 Elite

Best Mountain Bike

Cannondale Topstone Apex 1

Canyon Spectral CF 7.0

Scott Spark 940

Nukeproof Mega 275 Comp

Whyte 905

Best Gravel Bike

Calibre Triple B

Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL

Kinesis Tripster AT

Specialized Diverge Comp

Trek Checkpoint SL 5

Best Electric Bike

Brompton Electric

GoCycle GX

Gtech City 

Specialized Turbo Levo Comp

VanMoof Electrified S2

Volt Pulse

Best Running Shoes

Adidas Ultraboost 19

ASICS Gel-Kayano 25

New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon

Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo

Nike 4% Flyknit

Best Home Gym Equipment

Bowflex Selecttech

York Fitness Cast iron Dumbbells

Peloton

Wattbike Atom

Wahoo KICKR eco-system

Best Fitness Band

Fitbit Charge 3

Fitbit Versa Lite

Fitbit Inspire HR

Garmin Vivosport

Moov Now

Outdoors

Best Drone

DJI Mavic Air

DJI Mavic 2 Pro

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

DJI Spark

Parrot ANAFI

Best Budget Drone

Eachine 511

Holy Stone HS100 GPS FPV

Xiaomi Mi Fimi A3

Ryze Tello

Syma X8 Pro

Hubsan X4 H502S

Best Action Camera

YI 4K+

SJCAM SJ8 Pro

GoPro Hero7 Black

Sony RX0

GoPro Fusion

Best Budget Action Camera

Sony HDR-AS50 

OLFI one.five White

YI 4K

GoPro Hero7 White

Akaso EK7000 Pro 4K

Best Waterproof Jacket

Arc'teryx Beta AR

Mammut Masao Light

The North FaceApex Flex GTX 2.0

Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow

Kathmandu Aysen Gore-Tex Jacket

Best Tent

Terra Nova Laser Compact 2

Vango Utopia Air TC 500

Coleman Blackout 4 Festival Dome Tent

Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum

Snugpak Journey Solo

Best Walking Shoes

Salomon OUTline GTX

Arc’teryx Aerios FL GTX

Mammut Mercury III Low GTX

AKU Selvatica Low GTX

Keen Venture

Merrell Choprock

Best Hiking Boots

AKU Trekker Pro GTX

Hoka One One Sky Kaha

Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX

Merrell MQM Flex Mid GTX

inov-8 ROCLITE 345 GTX

Travel

Best Camera

Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Nikon Z6

Sony A9

Canon EOS R

Fujifilm X-T3

Best Compact Camera

Panasonic Lumix TZ200

Sony RX100 VI

Leica Q2

Fujifilm X100F

Canon G7X Mark II

Best Suitcase

Samsonite Lite-Box 55cm

Vango Exodus 60+20

Tumi 19 Degrees Aluminium Carry-on 56cm

Thule Revolve Global Carry-On

Away The Carry-On

Watches

Best Watch

Rolex GMT Master II Black and Blue

TAG Heuer Autavia

Tudor Black Bay P01

Zenith Defy Inventor

Oris Clean Ocean Limited Edition

Best Watch Under £1,000

Elliot Brown Holton Professional

Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Auto

Certina DS Action GMT Automatic

Seiko Prospex Street Series

Best Smartwatch

Fossil Sport 41mm

Skagen Falster 2

Apple Watch Series 4

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

Huawei Watch GT

Auto

Best Car Accessory

Cygnett Race Wireless Car Charger

Chris Digital Assistant

Shark Handheld Vacuum

TomTom Go Premium

Cybex SensorSafe

Best Dashcam

Garmin Dash Cam 55

Mio MiVue J60

Yi Dash Cam Mini

Thinkware Q800 Pro

Nextbase Series 2

Congratulations to everyone who made it onto the shortlists. The winners will be announced during the week commencing Monday 3 June.

The T3 Awards 2019 are now well underway, and in fact the date for final nominations was last Friday. However, as we've had an avalanche of late registrations and emails we've decided to extend the deadline until this Friday April 12.

• All the winners of the 2018 T3 Awards

Winners will be announced in June and, just to be clear about this, if you nominate your product, it doesn't mean you'll win or even get shortlisted, and if you don't nominate yourself but we love your product, you can still win. 

However, with over 60 T3 Awards categories this year, we gladly welcome the nomination of products that we haven't seen yet. We want to celebrate all the cool new stuff that 2019 has so far spawned, whether it was first showcased at CES or MWC or elsewhere. 

T3 Awards 2019: how to nominate a product

• Add your nominations to the list. It's a simple process that takes very little time.