14th December 2025 - 3 Xmas Gadget Picks on BBC Radio Cumbria/Lancashire

14th December 2025 - 3 Xmas Gadget Picks on BBC Radio Cumbria/Lancashire

Author: Gadget Detective - Fevzi Turkalp December 20, 2025 Duration: 16:06
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Fiona Sadler on BBC Radio Lancashire and Cumbria to discuss three picks of the best Christmas gadget gifts, and how to get the best value.

Gadget of the Week goes to;

The Anker Zolo Power Bank. This 10,000mAh power bank can charge devices at up to 30watts, making it ideal to quick charge your devices on the go. Capable of charging two devices at once it features a braided USB-C cable built in and a USB-A socket, and with a numerical display showing charge remaining. A very handy gadget to have around.

The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom. This stereo bluetooth speaker is rechargeable and can last up to 24 hours on a charge, it also operates as a portable power bank for your gadgets. With titanium drivers for excellent sound quality this speaker is even IPX7 waterproof, and can float if dropped in water. With the ability to to adjust the sound to accommodate different people's hearing, this is a great portable speaker.

The Withings Body Smart scales. These scales can recognise and store up to eight users' records. Capable of measuring body weight, how much is muscle, fat, and visceral fat, and can link to smart phones via wifi. A great way to track your post Christmas weight loss goals.

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