19th December 2025 - Questions & Tech on LBC

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to answer listeners' questions and look at the latest tech new and bring some ideas for Christmas. In the news over 7000 Equity actors have said they will refuse to cooperate with the creation of AI representations of them. Bowing to pressure, TikTok agrees to sell the US part of their company and the Trump administration bans regulations on the AI industry.

Questions answered include;

- How and where to securely back up important data so you don't lose it
- Is it a good idea to buy a second hand Apple computer?
- Why are TV services removing the ability to record the shows we watch?
- Is it safe to still be using Windows XP and, if not, what to do?
- What will happen with older phones when 3G services are closed down?
- Buying a large smart TV with a recording function
- What will replace Bluetooth technology?
- Buying a new iPhone, what to look for
- Choosing the best smart thermostat for the home

Gadget of the Week goes to

Elgato Video Capture. This handy little gadget sits between your DVD, VCR, camcorder, or other analogue device and your computer or tablet's USB socket and allows you to easily transfer all those precious old memories to digital format for safe keeping. An ideal way to ensure you don't lose them, or share them with others online.

Perplexity Pro AI. If you have PayPal at least 30 days old you can get a year's free access to this excellent service, worth around $200

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.

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