The Gadget Show: Shop Smart, Save Money Season 32
The Gadget Show is a British television series which focuses on consumer technology. The show, which is broadcast on Channel 5 is currently presented by Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley with Jon Bentley and Pollyanna Woodward. Originally a thirty-minute show, it was extended to forty-five minutes, then later to sixty minutes. Repeats have also aired on the digital channel 5*, syndicated broadcasts on Discovery Science and Dave, and Channel 5's Internet on-demand service Demand 5. In Australia, it is aired on The Lifestyle Channel.
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Georgie Barrat bags yet another exclusive invite as she goes behind the scenes at a company that's using virtual reality to bring the real world to life. Jon Bentley builds his very own drive-in movie theatre to test big pictures from the latest micro projectors, while Jordan Erica Webber assesses Sony's next-generation console, the PS5. Plus, Craig Charles tries out some voice-activated Christmas tree lights
Jon Bentley visits a theme park to find out which instant camera is the best value for money now the format has recently seen a resurgence. Georgie Barrat goes behind the scenes to find out how consumer tech and VR headsets are being used to bring the real world to life. The G Team answers the calls of a couple who want tech to bring them closer together, while there's another money saving tech tip from Harry Wallop.
Jon Bentley and Craig Charles contemplate whether a model of phone of similar specification to a flagship device at double the price can compete on performance. Jordan Erica Webber takes an in-depth look at one of the most anticipated gaming devices of all time - the Xbox Series X. Harry Wallop reports from the front line of tech, seeing how the cashless society is gathering pace in the UK and looks at how we will not only be cashless soon but walletless too.
Film-maker and director Philip Bloom joins Jon Bentley to test two of the latest innovations in consumer Steadicam technology. Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley head to the coast and take to the waves on a hydrofoiling surfboard, which the manufacturers claim takes just 30 minutes to master. Host Craig Charles is tasked with installing a home security system, while Harry Wallop reveals how tech can be used to cut the cost of holidays.
Jon Bentley finds out whether it's Huawei or the highway for the Chinese smartphone brand since losing the rights to use Google's hugely popular apps and Ortis Deley teams up with a rally champion to race Porsche's latest electric supercar. Plus, Georgie Barrat and the G Team come to the aid of an AirBnB host who wants a tech makeover and Jordan Erica Webber takes an exclusive look at the latest innovations in PC gaming.
Craig Charles hosts a special edition of the show dedicated to AI, looking into how this technology could change life in the future. Ortis Deley is challenged to compose a new theme music for the show using nothing but artificial intelligence, and Georgie Barrat pays a visit to Ocado Technology to check out the latest advances in robotic technology. Plus, The Chase's Paul Sinha offers tips on the best AI assistants on the market.
Ortis Deley spends the day shooting an epic movie trailer with some of the best camera kit around, Georgie Barrat and the G Team help a drag artist revamp their look using tech, while Jon Bentley hops into bed with The Sleep Geek to try out the top techy mattresses. Plus, Harry Wallop explains how to avoid falling into the trap of paying for services after the free trial period has ended.
Craig Charles is challenged to fit another bit of cutting-edge smart home tech to his humble abode - this time voice-operated blinds. Jordan Erica Webber lands herself the ultimate flight simulator rig to give Microsoft's latest edition of their flying game series a thorough shakedown. Jon Bentley jumps into the world of online video, testing out of the latest vlogging tech with YouTube star TechFlow. Plus, it's Georgie Barrat's turn to travel back to a tech year in time.
Jon Bentley enlists the help of comedian Jo Enright to get to grips with three printers that promise to take the hassle out of putting ink onto paper. Georgie Barrat gets her hands on FitBit's brand new wearable, the Sense, which not only tracks how fit a person is, but can also monitor stress and even predict illness. While Ortis Deley delves deep into the tech archives, Harry Wallop reveals a techy way for freelancers to save time and money.
Jon Bentley compares three budget-friendly coffee machines against a model worth over £15,000, while Craig Charles arms his house with a techy smart lock. Ortis Deley gains behind-the-scenes access to a company that makes drones for the British military. After taking a couple of the devices for a spin, he finds out how this top-secret tech could soon be in drones available to the public. Meanwhile, Georgie Barrat and the G Team advise a tennis coach who wants to see if gadgets can give her players the edge.
Craig Charles continues his mission to create the ultimate smart home, while Georgie Barrat acquires FitBit's latest smart watch, which not only will track a person's workouts but says it can help predict illness and alleviate stress. Ortis Deley recounts the tech story of 1975 - a year that Microsoft got their first gig, Ceefax hit TV screens and, thanks to the humble sandwich toaster, grilled cheese butties became an instant hit in the UK. Plus, Jon Bentley's bags himself an exclusive invite to what is shaping up to be the only major tech expo in 2020 - IFA in Berlin.
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