THE YEAR OF THE UPGRADE

Tech enhancements that help guarantee this year will be the best yet

- Leon Poultney

TRAVEL LIKE A PRO

1 TIME KETTLE W4 AI INTERPRETER EARBUDS

Sci-fi meets reality in these real-time translating earbuds. With 43 languages and 93 regional accents detected, simply hand over a bone-conduction bud and natter away in your native tongue – the buds phase out background babble and translate only the chatter that matters

₹42,000, timekettle.co

2 MSI CLAW 8 AI+

Think you can't speed-run triple-A gaming titles on the move? Think again. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ packs the sort of processors and graphics chips typically reserved for high-end PCs, but crams it all into a handheld device that slips into a bag. Expect four hours of gaming per charge, which is enough for that business trip to Brussels.

₹1,10,000, msi.com

3 SCAPADE AIRPASS

Put simply, this is a sleek passport wallet with builtin Apple Find My smarts, so you'll never misplace arguably the most important document in the world ever again. The wireless-rechargeable battery lasts up to six months per charge and there are slots inside for credit cards, boarding passes and other essential items.

₹4,800, scapade.net

4 IFI AUDIO UP TRAVEL

Next time the flight attendant comes around with those cheap headphones, politely decline, as the UP Travel allows in-flight entertainment to be wirelessly transmitted to your top-quality cans of choice. It supports dual headphone pairing for buddying up, as well as the ability to send or receive hires audio.

₹12,000, ifi-audio.com

TOP TRAVEL APPS

TRIPIT

Simply forward confirmation emails for your bookings to Tripit's designated email address, and the app creates detailed plans, itineraries and handy reminders.

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