Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Researchers at Cambridge University are using a humanoid robot with multiple sensors to help diagnose mental and emotional disorders in children, finding the child would often confide in the robot things they wouldn't another person. While of great benefit here, what oth...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss technology and cake. On this week's show; It's walnut and carrot cake, full details in the show, plus Google are aiming to use 'prebunking' to help internet users learn to recognise fake news and disinformation. Gadget of the Week is the MetaCat from Elephant Robotics. This realistic looking life-size smart r...

Fevzi Turkalp, the deep voiced Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news. On the show; what are cookies, what information are they collecting about us, and how can we avoid them? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks! #Fevzi #Turkal...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRadio & TalkTV to discuss Apple's recent call for users to update their operating systems following the discovery of vulnerabilities, plus a look at the possibility that some driverless vehicles could be on UK roads as early as next year. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy the...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring the latest tech news and reviews. This week; comestible news with Smash Cake, toffee hammers, and some tech in the news of confirmation that one of the NHS's service providers was the target of a recent ransomware attack which affected several services, including 111 and patient information. Was the disruption minima...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; First Gadget of the Week is the HoMedics TotalClean 5-in-1 Deluxe Tower Air Purifier. This HEPA standard air filtering tower fan has a pre-filter for larger particles, HEPA filter, carbon filter for removal of smells, ioniser, plus a UVC lamp to kill bacteria. Wi...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest technology news and reviews. This week; the NHS suffers a cyber attack, affecting some of their systems, including the vital 111 service, for several hours. Why did this happen, who did it, and could it have been avoided? Gadget of the Week is the Anker 575 Docking Station 13-in-1. This docking sta...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Darren Adam on LBC to discuss the NHS's plans to use Artificial Intelligence to detect Hepatitis B with an aim of eradicating the disease by 2030, but what is the downside to this method of detection and could it include the selling of patient data to save money? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy the...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Chocolate cake is on the menu again, along with the Online Safety Bill, which is designed to ensure the safety of those using the internet, but does this come down to the government wanting the ability to undertake mass surveillance, and could such a move actually prove...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Darren Adam on LBC to discuss the problem of fake reviews online as Which warns of the massive spread of them on sites such as Amazon and Facebook. By using sites such as Reviewmeta.com and FakeSpot.com can help buyers avoid fake reviews but what else can we do to protect ourselves when buying, and can the government legislate against such practices? You...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shaun Tilley on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This show a couple of great gadget picks First Gadget of the Week is the Anker 535 PowerHouse. This heavy duty power bank is capable of powering not just portable devices but mains powered gadgets such as TVs and mini-fridges, WIFI routers and more, with 2 three-pin...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; China will soon see the first self driving taxis, boasting an AI with the abilities of a driver with 20 years' experience and with the potential to fit vending machines or gaming consoles, these cars are full of sensors and feature radar. Will the potential saving...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC radio to discuss the latest tech news and answer listener's questions. On the show; How to keep your tech cool in the hot weather, which type of fan is best to use? the UK Government Online Safety Bill is in the spotlight, what will it cover and what can we do to protect ourselves online? Should you cover the camera on your phone, tablet...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; What to do if you suffer a poor internet service. The UK is seeing a shortage of IT skilled people in the workforce, why aren't folk training in the necessary skills?  First Gadget of the Week is HoMedics My Chill Plus Personal Space Cooler Large. This three speed fan in...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoke Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss Elon Musk's decision to pull out of his attempt to buy Twitter, and the current owners' efforts to force the sale or pursue damages. What does the future hold for the Tesla and SpaceX billionaire? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consi...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkTV to discuss Elon Musk's decision to pull out of buying Twitter for $44billion, and how the owners are attempting to force him to complete the buyout, plus a look at whether the economy would be better managed by Artificial Intelligence. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these s...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Paul Coia on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Chocolate, how can it possibly be bettered? Apple is suing an Israeli spyware company which is selling software which allows users to hack into their products, and have announced a "lockdown" mode will be introduced in an upcoming OS to add more protection. First Gadget of...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The UK's Intellectual Property Office has decided that Artificial Intelligence won't be able to own copyright on any inventions it creates, ruling the inventor must be listed as a real person, while other countries' patent offices have reached other conclusions, so...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shaun Tilley on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; First Gadget of the Week is the Anker 777 Apex. This 12-in-1 Thunderbolt docking station attaches to your laptop and brings connections for up to 3 simultaneous monitor outputs, a wired ethernet port, SD Card slot, 4 USB-A ports, and USB-C with power deli...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins LBC to discuss the 15th birthday of the Apple iPhone. How did it change the way we communicate, how far have things come since, and what lays ahead? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks. #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Techno...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; With Roe Vs Wade, the abortion law in the United States, being overturned by the Supreme Court it's worth looking at the apps we use to track our health, including menstrual cycle details that could potentially be used by law enforcement for prosecutions. Is there...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; a gaggle of gadget ideas for Father's Day. 1st Gadget of the Week is the Ember Cup. This 178ml temperature controlled cup and saucer, available in black or bronze, allows you to set a desired temperature, which it will maintain for up to 90 minutes via the internal...

The Gadget Detective, Fevzi Turkalp, joins Tom Swarbrick on LBC to discuss a Google employee being placed on paid leave after claiming the company's AI, LaMDA, has become sentient, asking to be treated with respect and fearing death. What is the ramification of AI truly becoming sentient, what rights would the AI have? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk tech and answer listeners' questions. On this show; is the NHS badly in need of changing their technology? Why is the EU going to force manufacturers to fit USB-C sockets, and why isn't the UK following suit? Do Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari have too much of a stranglehold on users? Questions include; when will we see a new...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The UK Government has decided not to follow the European Union's plan to force manufacturers to fit a standardised USB-C charging socket. How will this affect the products we buy, will the UK end up losing out as a result? Gadget of the Week is the Eufy Video Doorb...