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Gadget Guide

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Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the world of tech.

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Gadget Guide: Heated clothing

41 min

Rob & Lawrence tell you how you can stay warm outdoors with heated clothing. Plus a round-up of the latest technology news.

Gadget Guide: Smart Radiator Valves

41 min

With the weather turning wintery, the Gadget Guide explores smart radiator valves – a quick and simple way to make your home's heating intelligent, even if you rent or don't want to do any plumbing. Plus the latest technology news.  

Gadget Guide: Plug-in solar

39 min

We might be heading into winter, but plug-in solar is now officially here in the UK. and in this edition of Gadget Guide Rob and Lawrence explain what's allowed, what's not, and some of the first systems to hit the shelves. Plus the rest of the week's technology news.

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Gadget Guide: Heated clothing

41 min

Rob & Lawrence tell you how you can stay warm outdoors with heated clothing. Plus a round-up of the latest technology news.

Gadget Guide: Smart Radiator Valves

41 min

With the weather turning wintery, the Gadget Guide explores smart radiator valves – a quick and simple way to make your home's heating intelligent, even if you rent or don't want to do any plumbing. Plus the latest technology news.  

Gadget Guide: Plug-in solar

39 min

We might be heading into winter, but plug-in solar is now officially here in the UK. and in this edition of Gadget Guide Rob and Lawrence explain what's allowed, what's not, and some of the first systems to hit the shelves. Plus the rest of the week's technology news.

Gadget Guide: IFA Berlin II

44 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef take a further look at the news coming out of the IFA consumer electronics event in Berlin.

Gadget Guide: IFA Berlin

42 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef check out news and announcements from IFA Berlin.

Gadget Guide: Flying drones

41 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore which drones are best for beginners. Plus a roundup of the latest technology news.

Gadget Guide: Drones

42 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore the rules, regulations and technology around operating a drone.  

Gadget Guide: CPUs

41 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore what’s new in CPU in 2026.

Gadget Guide: Health & Wellbeing

41 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the world of technology. In this edition Health & Wellbeing including smart watches, smart toothbrushes, blood pressure monitors and glucose monitors.

Gadget Guide: Choosing a barbeque

42 min

With the weather warming up again, Rob and Lawrence dive into the seasonal world of BBQ tech, and explore whether you should go charcoal, gas... or even electric. Plus the latest technology news.

Gadget Guide: Apple’s WWDC

42 min

In this edition, Lawrence and Rob explore the latest announcements from Apple's WWDC, including Siri AI and the automatic password fixer – along with the rest of the latest technology news.  

Gadget Guide: Google I/O 2026

3 min

Google I/O 2026 Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef check out announcements from Google I/O 2026. Plus the latest technology news.  

Gadget Guide: Gadgets for the Summer

43 min

With the weather improving, it's time to look at the gadgets you might need on the summer's camping expeditions and festival performances – plus the latest technology news.  

Gadget Guide: Encryption

43 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at encryption - what it does, what you need to do, and how it's changed in our everyday life over the last decade since we explored the topic. Plus the latest technology news.

Gadget Guide: Smart Light Bulbs

38 min

With spring here, Rob and Lawrence are talking bulbs – smart light bulbs! Also in this edition of Gadget Guide, the latest technology news.

Gadget Guide: DIY Solar

40 min

With the government announcing plug-in solar coming to the UK, Rob and Lawrence look at what we know, what we're still waiting to find out, and how much money you can save with a DIY solar kit from your local supermarket.

Gadget Guide: New Apple products

43 min

Rob and Lawrence look at the latest products announced by Apple, as well as some of those showcased at MWC 2026 in Barcelona – plus the rest of this week's technology news.

Gadget Guide: CES 2026 Revisited

39 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef continue their review of the new tech coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show.  

Gadget Guide: CES 2026

45 min

In the first Gadget Guide of the year, Rob and Lawrence preview of some of the new tech and gadgets being unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week.

Gadget Guide: Rewind 2025

40 min

In the final Gadget Guide of 2025, Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look back at the best – and worst – of this year's technological development.

Gadget Guide: Tech presents for Christmas

40 min

With a couple of weeks' shopping still left before Christmas, Rob and Lawrence look at the gadgets that might make it to your festive wishlist – as well as the latest technology news.

Gadget Guide: Car infotainment

41 min

Rob and Lawrence look at getting your phone screen on your car's infotainment, with Android Auto and Apple Carplay – plus the latest technology news.  

Gadget Guide: WiFi 7

42 min

Rob and Lawrence explore what's new with WiFi 7, how it can help you sort out those "not-spots" around the home, and why it might enable the future of virtual reality.

Gadget Guide: New Apple M5 announcements

43 min

Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the latest announcement by Apple on products featuring their M5 chip. Plus a roundup of the latest technology news.  

Community group to hold Mill Road Library meeting

8 min

Community groups in Cambridge are being invited to come forward with new ideas for the former Mill Road Library, after the preferred bidder pulled out. The Grade Two listed building, which dates back to the 19th century, is owned by Cambridgeshire County Council and was last used as offices by a construction firm. A public meeting’s being held at Mill Road Community Centre on Wednesday to discuss possible future uses. Kate Collins of Love Mill Road told Julian Clover on Cambridge Breakfast that there was community support to turn the site into an arts centre. The council says it’s open to offers from community groups that can show social or environmental benefits — and prove they can afford to buy and maintain the building.

From the Pavilion: Lockdown Podcast with Mark Wood

47 min

In this week’s From The Pavilion: Lockdown Podcast, England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Ollie Slack, Callum Guest and Alex Sears to reminisce over last summer’s Cricket World Cup Final […]

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