21st August 2025 - 5 of the Best Gadgets on BBC Radio London

21st August 2025 - 5 of the Best Gadgets on BBC Radio London

Author: Gadget Detective - Fevzi Turkalp August 22, 2025 Duration: 21:50
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week;

Gadget of the Week 1 is the Anker Solix C200 DC.With a massive 60,000mAh capacity this power bank is ideal for families and features a charging display the ability to plug in an optional solar panel to recharge it, and delivers up to 140 watts allowing it to charge two laptops simultaneously. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.

Gadget of the Week 2 is the Creative Pebble Modern 2.0. These USB powered pebble design stereo speakers sound way better than their modest price would suggest and are an ideal and cost effective way to improve the sound from your laptop, phone, or other device limited by its inbuilt speakers. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in show.

Gadget of the Week 3 is the Logitech G G502 Hero Gaming Mouse. This wired USB gaming mouse has a 5200dpi sensitivity for accuracy, and comes with 5 optional weights to customise the feel for those serious about their gaming. With 11 programable buttons and RGB lighting this is a stylish addition to your gaming rig. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show.

Gadget of the Week 4 is TP-Link M7000 4G. This little gadget is a mobile wifi hotspot which accepts a sim card and is an ideal alternative to using your smartphone as a hotspot, which can be detrimental to the phone, and offers up to 8 hours' use on a charge, the battery is even replaceable. Ideal for those travelling or who don't trust public wifi, this is a handy gadget to have around. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show

Gadget of the Week 5 is the eufy IndoorCam S350. This 4K indoor security camera features two cameras to offer 8x zoom, and features pan, tilt, zoom allowing you to remotely turn the camera to view the entire room, with no monthly fees to pay this is an ideal way to improve your home security. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show.

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