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 Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; the UK government has started a "No Place To Hide Campaign" aimed at stopping companies, such as Facebook, from using end-to-end encryption on their messaging apps, purportedly to combat child abuse but how could easier access to our private communications be explo...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news. Elon Musk has announced he's ready to start clinical trials for implanting microchips into the human brain, where they can read and interpret the brain's signals to control artificial limbs. After successful trials on animals, clearance for human trials is being sought but is humanity ready for where this...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kat Orman on BBC Radio Oxford to discuss schools stopping students using smartphone and smartwatches in class by using a system called Yondr, where students are required to place their devices in a secure lockable pouch. Under discussion, what smartwatches are capable of and whether denying students access to smart devices during school hours is a good id...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news. This week; a class action against Meta, the owners of Facebook, and representing all UK based users who accessed the platform between 2015 and 2019 could potentially see them receiving a cash compensation for the accessing of their data. Gadget of the Week is the Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid. This...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news. This time; the reintroduction of mobile phone roaming charges in Europe by some companies following Britain's departure from the EU. First Gadget of the Week goes to Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse. This ergonomic mouse is designed for PC and Mac but will work on iPads, too, and shaped to f...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest tech news. On the show; two of the biggest mobile phone companies in the US have agreed to delay the rollout of 5G C-Band services after plane makers complained the signals could interfere with plane avionics. Plus Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader has reported being stalked after finding an Apple AirTa...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley to discuss what's been unveiled at the CES 2022 in Las Vegas, including ◙ BMW's E-Ink paint which allows cars to change colour, currently as long as it's a shade of grey. ◙ The Schlage Wifi Enabled Deadbolt Lock which allows you to lock and unlock your front door using and Apple Watch, or your iPhone's TouchID, FaceID, or on lock keypad. ◙ Th...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Malcolm Boyden on BBC Hereford and Worcester to discuss news from CES 2022 in Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Show. Under discussion are the colour changing BMW, a finger nibbling stress toy, advancements in TV from Samsung with their QDLED technology and LG with their similar tech, and even VR glasses for cows (no, really) Main gadgets being looked a...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins David Harper on LBC News to discuss the Y2K22, an email glitch being likened to the Millennium Bug discovered by Microsoft in Exchange Server, one which affects the way dates are stored and could stop emails being delivered. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #News #Reviews...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull for an hour of tech news, reviews, help and advice, even a quiz and a look at the best tech of the year. Questions include; what is the best home alternative to high-speed broadband, where to get a good value 4K camcorder, why don't more TVs feature Bluetooth for headphones, the best way to set up a Google Nest Mini, are folding phones a gimmic...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley for a New Year's Day edition with four of the best gadgets of the last year. The Soundcore Motion Boom. This portable Bluetooth speaker offers 30watts of audio power and is designed for outdoor use, but can be used indoor too. With great sound quality even at high volumes, IPX7 waterproofing, very good battery life with the ability to use it...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Connie McLaughlin on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss a digital declutter. How important is it to get rid of all those unwanted files, photos, apps, and videos from your smartphone or tablet, and how do you go about it? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Revi...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk all things tech and answer listeners' questions. On the show; a look at some of the best gadgets of the year, choosing a smart speaker, the phasing out of ISDN lines,  Questions include; Choosing the best browser for Windows, changing the voice of a fitted car GPS, choosing a word processing app for an iPad, choosing an OLED TV,...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley for a Christmas Day edition. On this festive show; four of the best gadgets from 2021, and how to pick up a bargain without worrying about the sales. The Logitech Combo Touch. This combined keyboard and case is available for various models of iPad and offers both a high quality keyboard and a case with kickstand which connects magnetically an...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shaun Tilley on BBC Surrey and Sussex to discuss the pick of the best gadgets and give some ideas for Christmas gifts. On the nice list there is... The Ember Temperature Controlled Mug. This mug, available in black or white, has an internal battery which recharges from an accompanying saucer and, by connecting to the app, will heat up to a desired tempera...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring his list of Top Tech Picks, ideal Christmas gift ideas for the gadget lover in your life. On his list this time are... The Anker PowerConf C300 webcam. This webcam features 1080p resolution at 60pfs, two microphones to facilitate noise cancelling, and adjustable field of view, face tracking with auto-panning, and is...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss his pick of the best tech and maybe give you some ideas for an ideal Christmas present with his second list of five. On the Top Gadget Picks this time... The Logitech Crayon. This alternative to the official Apple Pencil lacks pressure sensitivity but costs a lot less, making it ideal for iPad users looking t...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andre Walker on TalkRADIO to discuss a pick of gadgets that could be ideal for Christmas gifts, plus some tips on getting the best deal. Plus is there a redesigned MacBook Air due and is it worth waiting?  The Top Gadget Picks are... 1. The Nokia 6310. This reimagined update of the classic mobile phone features all the basics you need from a phone, includ...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss his pick of the best tech if you're shopping for somebody special this Christmas, and the best way to buy them. Gadget Detective's Top Gadget Picks... 1. The HoMedics Deep Tissue Percussion Massager. Supplied with several heads for targeting different muscles and with three power levels this could be ideal to ease...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. Calls to make resellers more responsible for any dangerous gadgets they sell, and what to look for when buying gadgets to avoid running into problems. First Gadget of the Week are the Jabra Evolve2 85 Wireless PC Headset. These high-end over the ear wireless headphone...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest tech news. In Japan advances in internet technology have seen record breaking speeds of 319TB per second, the equivalent of being able to download around 80,000 movies in a second, how could this revolutionise all of our lives?  Gadget of the Week is the Google 6 Pro smartphone. Featuring one of the most ad...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; A look at Black Friday and Cyber Monday, how we're all succumbing to consumerism at the cost of environmentalism, and the impact of Covid on the supply of many highly sought products wanted for Christmas, plus a look at how to set up stock alerts and check prices on thos...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk tech and answer listener questions. On the show; Apple announce a self servicing program, allowing customers to repair their own devices, either themselves or independently. However, how practical will this be when devices are designed to be difficult to open, and what other concerns should we have before attempting this? Listene...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andy Jones on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Apple announce a self repair service, allowing customers who feel comfortable doing so to attempt repairs on their own gadgets by releasing manuals for certain products, but is it a good idea when the gadgets are so complicated or hard to even open, and what about the warr...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Paul Coia on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Vodafone announce a deal with CityFibre to bring full fibre superfast broadband to around 8 million people with more to come.  Gadget of the Week is the Logitech MX Keys Mini. This high quality backlit wireless Bluetooth keyboard has a metal construction and is compatible w...