4th September 2025 - The Latest News & Reviews on BBC Radio London

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The release of the new Apple iPhone 17 is imminent so should you be buying a 16 now, or wait? Plus the importance of keeping your devices up-to-date. Plus details of an offer of a year's free access to Perplexity AI.



First Gadget of the Week is the R0DE Lavalier GO Go professional microphone. This clip-on microphone comes with a pop shield and 4 foot kevlar protected cable, comes in either black or white, and uses a standard 3.5mm connector and is a great way to greatly improve your audio recording. Scoring 4 out of 5 stars, more in the show.



Second Gadget of the Week is R0DE AI-Micro. This dual channel USB adapter allows you to connect two microphones and a pair of headphones to your device, be it an iPhone, Android, or PC. Ideal for those conducting interviews or just looking for a convenient way to improve their recordings. Scoring 4 out of 5, more information in the show.



Third Gadget of the Week is the Withings ScanWatch Light. This hybrid smart watch has both an analogue watch face and a digital display, offering around 30 days' use on a single charge and capable of heart, sleep, fitness, menstrual cycle tracking and more in a very stylish design. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more.



Fourth Gadget of the Week is the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380S. This compact wireless bluetooth keyboard can control up to three different gadgets including, Windows, Mac, Linux, and even Chrome OS, switching between them at a key press, plus it takes batteries that last years. Available in a range of colours and scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.



You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London just after 1pm every other Thursday and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com



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