Jon Bentley sees how three budget 5G smartphones fare on a whistle-stop tour of Liverpool. Along with Ortis Deley, Jon also looks over some astronomy-related tech. Georgie Barrat assesses the best headphones available for under £50, while Harry Wallop looks an app that promises to not only help people save on the food bill, but also prevent waste. Craig Charles offers a rundown of the hottest deals from the tech world and a brand-new competition that is anything but budget.

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Episode 4

Jon Bentley flexes his testing muscles down the gym, putting the latest smartwatches through their fitness paces with the help of the world's fittest woman Sam Briggs. Craig Charles and Ortis Deley go head to head in a new challenge segment, putting Apple's recently released iPhone 12 against its three-year-old cousin the iPhone X, to find out if the latest model is a must-buy or not. Plus, money-saving tips from Harry Wallop and the latest gaming news courtesy of Jordan Erica Webber.

Episode 1

Jon Bentley tests a pair of top noise-cancelling earbuds with the help of a drum and bass legend, before getting his hands on Apple's brand-new Pro Max headphones. Craig Charles tries to get a smart lighting system playing properly with his television in a bid to experience the ultimate immersive home cinema. Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat face-off in this week's challenge, pitting high-end against entry-level cooking tech, with the results judged by a revered food critic. Plus, a piece of tech from the archives - the humble 35mm camera - is reappraised in the modern age, and Jordan Erica Webber previews the big gaming releases of 2021.

Episode 2

Jon Bentley takes to the skies, testing out consumer drones that not only promise to be friendly to the domestic pocket, but are easy to fly and can record top-notch video. Armed with a budget and a premium Sonos soundbar, Jon and Georgie Barrat battle it out to see if there's as much difference in performance as the price tag suggests. Plus, Ortis Deley brings a rundown of his top five bike accessories and Harry Wallop demonstrates how claiming compensation can be as simple as a click of a mouse. Presented by Craig Charles.

Episode 3

Georgie Barrat compares 1998's Nokia 5110 against Samsung's brand new S21 in a bid to assess far mobile phone technology has moved on in 23 years. Jon Bentley is on double duty, first finding out which smart video doorbell is the best value, before going head to head with Craig Charles pitting corded and cordless vacuum cleaners against one another. Plus, Ortis Deley helps an interior designer who wants to see how tech can help in giving her home a much-needed makeover.

Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley see if now's the time to upgrade to an 8KTV. A chef tries to create fine dining cuisine using the latest consumer microwaves. Georgie Barrat's got a tech solution to help a viewer tear his eight-year-old child away from his games console. And Craig Charles learns how to install an automated dog feeder into a smart home.

Jon Bentley takes TV duo Dick and Dom on a day-trip to find out which is the best 42-inch TV. Plus, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat test washing machines. Craig Charles tests a piece of tech used to train dogs, and impressionist Luke Kempner attempts to overhaul his online streaming game.

Episode 7

Craig Charles and Ortis Deley go camping to find out if you need to spend a fortune on high-end tents, sleeping bags and stoves to have a premium outdoors experience. Jon Bentley tests microwaves, and there is a feature on a lunchbox that can not only store your lunch, but heat it up as well.

Episode 8

Georgie and Jon find out if whether Apple's new MacBook Air lives up to its hype. Jon is joined by Stuart Maconie to put some of the latest hiking tech through its paces.

Episode 9

Craig, Jon, Georgie and Ortis look at the latest technology. Can a free camera app protect homes effectively? Budget smart speakers and gaming monitors are also tested out.

Episode 10

This week, Ortis and Georgie put Apple Fitness up against a big-name competitor to see if it's the ultimate techie workout solution.

Episode 11

Action-packed tech consumer series hosted by Craig Charles. Jon and Georgie check out new BBQs, asking whether you should buy gas or charcoal?

Episode 12

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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