Highlights of the Gadgets and Gizmos November 2017 issue: - Television sets that double up as stylish art pieces are in vogue. When switched on, they offer an immersive, high-quality viewing experience; and when switched off, effortlessly complement the home décor. Samsung, LG, Sony and Panasonic have a fine range of lifestyle TVs to offer. Know all about them in this issue’s cover story ‘À La Mode’.  Blurred background with a sharp focus on the subject is a photography trick that takes time to master. Not anymore though. Achieving the out-of-focus effect needs neither expertise in photography nor an expensive camera. What you need are apps that can render the blur effect to any picture you wish to take. Read our special ‘bokeh effect’ feature before you go clickety-click…  We bring you comprehensive reviews of the latest devices: the iPhone X, Pixel 2XL, Heelight Smart Bulb and the Amazon Echo Plus  What’s new in the tech world Ultimate Ears Megaboom has launched a portable speaker that’s fit for outdoor parties; Apple Clips 2.0 has got an update that includes a redesigned UI and several cool features to accentuate selfies; and Google’s Voice Assistant can now identify songs for you.