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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss how the UK Government will be offering free AI skill courses for all adults by 2030. Partnering with the likes of Amazon, Google, and IBM to collate online courses, many of which are offering certificates suitable for use on CVs. These come along with a raft of other online courses. Plus driverless taxis could be launchi...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Alan Musk has announced Tesla will be moving their focus away from cars to AI. What is driving this change? Gadget of the Week goes to Soundcore'S Work AI Voice Recorder. Around the size of a pound coin, this microphone clips on to clothes, sticks magnetically to the...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Gorrell on BBC Radio Sussex to discuss how to protect your smartphone data. Should we be Spring cleaning out phones to remove apps we don't often use, especially as so many demand permission to access so much of our information? Plus how do we back up our data in case our device fails? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdete...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss how the rise of AI is causing an increase in the cost of gadgets due to the global demand for ram and storage, and are AI results already being influenced by sponsorship? Gadget of the Week goes to Microsoft's 365 Premium free for a year for students. Coming with 1tb of online storage and access to Microsoft's top of the range...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins John Beattie on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the proposed social media ban for under 16s. How would this ban work, can it work, and are there already measures on the books that could be better implemented? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky on @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Te...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk tech and answer listener questions. On the show; With talk of a social media ban for under 16s, why are they proposing it and how would it be implemented? Listener questions include - How often should you charge a power bank? - What is the best headset to use for dictating via AI? - What is the difference between 3,4, and 5g? - I...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss whether 2026 could be the year of the humanoid robot. Designed to be helpers around the home are they really advanced enough just yet to be truly useful? While the AI is certainly progressing, have the robotics caught up sufficiently? Plus, being connected online, are they a security risk? Gadget of the Week goes to; Devolo's...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and answer listener questions. This time; - Why is there not a way for the BBC to monitor how much of their service is used to determine how much license needs paying? Gadgets of the Week go to; Devolo's Magic 2 WiFi 6 Next Wifi Kit. This kit combines both mains wired and wireless connections t...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news, including the announcement of ChatGPT Health, a new AI service aiming to help users understand and access health service and advice. Initially available in the US, when will it be available in the UK and should we be cautious of handing it access to our medical records? Plus a look at the latest gad...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Riley on LBC Radio to discuss calls for the UK to block access to Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, after it emerged that the AI, Grok, was being used to create deepfake obscene images, including of children and celebrities. Will X clean up its act or is it time for the government to step in? You can follow and contact the Gadge...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Riley on LBC to discuss how Elon Musk's AI, Grok, as available on X, has started being used for producing illegal images, including it being used to undress children and celebrities. What can and should be done about this appalling development? Will this cause an exodus from X, or will it simply entice even more users to the controversial platform?...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the future of AI and what this year could bring. Will we see it increasingly turn from a simple tool to a fully fledged personal assistant? GadgetoftheWeek goes to; Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL. This flagship Android smartphone comes with Google's latest Gemini AI built in to streamline use and even improve the already impre...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On the show; what's the future of tech with the increasing use of AI? Gadget of the Week goes to Google's Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL. Featuring the very latest AI advancements built in to streamline and enhance the user experience, helping with everyday tasks and improving the came...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins BBC Radio Wales' Breakfast Show to discuss the future of gadgets and look at some of the best AI powered gadgets already available. Gadget of the Week goes to Google's Pixel 10 and 10 Pro which features the very latest AI integration to make using the phone seamless and even improve the the already impressive camera quality Eufy's Indoor Cam S350. This in...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Richard Spurr on LBC Radio for a special show dedicated to the impact that AI will have on a lot of people, changing everything from healthcare and teachers to actors and many other professions. With a new survey finding that a vast percentage of the YouTube videos we watch featuring AI, or even entirely created using it, are we sleepwalking into a chimpa...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Johnny I'Anson on BBC Radio 5live to discuss the advancements in AI and how their usefulness has to be treated with healthy caution. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and Bluesky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Johnny #IAnson #BBC #Radio #5Live #AI...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Fiona Sadler on BBC Radio Cumbria and Lancashire to discuss what the world of technology holds in store for next year. Gadget of the Week goes to; Perplexity Pro, an AI subscription service which is currently free for a year if you have a PayPal account more than a month old. Listen in for how to get this offer. Google Pixel Pro 10. This smartphone packs...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Bonsu on Times Radio to discuss what 2025 was like for AI and, more importantly, what 2026 holds in store as the technology advances. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and Bluesky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Henry #Bonsu #2025 #2026 #AI #A...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Riley on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech and help listeners cope with their new gadgets. Next year looks like being the year of AI with the technology embedded in even more everyday tech. Gadget of the Week goes to Goole's Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL Smartphones. With AI built into the phone itself, improving all areas of use, including performi...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC for a Boxing Day Morning special to answer listener questions and look at the latest tech trends and gadgets. On the show; AI becoming increasingly dominant. A look at an AI music generators, Suno and Udio, that shows a lot of promise, along with NotebookLM, which can create podcasts based on any subject you specify.  - Choosing an Apple...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to answer listeners' questions and look at the latest tech new and bring some ideas for Christmas. In the news over 7000 Equity actors have said they will refuse to cooperate with the creation of AI representations of them. Bowing to pressure, TikTok agrees to sell the US part of their company and the Trump administration bans regu...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to bring all the new tech news and review the best picks for Christmas gadget gift ideas. On the show; what are the techy trends this year? Plus how to get a year's free access to Perplexity Pro AI if you're a PayPal customer. Gadget of the Week goes to The Anker Zolo Power Bank. This power bank packs a 10,000mAh capacity,...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Fiona Sadler on BBC Radio Lancashire and Cumbria to discuss three picks of the best Christmas gadget gifts, and how to get the best value. Gadget of the Week goes to; The Anker Zolo Power Bank. This 10,000mAh power bank can charge devices at up to 30watts, making it ideal to quick charge your devices on the go. Capable of charging two devices at once it f...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins BBC Radio Scotland to discuss Time Magazine recognising the creators of AI as Person of the Year, and Disney partnering with ChatGPT. With Donald Trump prohibiting states from regulating AI while the EU takes action against abuses of the technology, where does the future take us? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and Bl...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull to discuss Australia's introduction of new laws banning access to several social media sites by under 16s. With the UK already implementing similar laws to curb access to pornography, how affective can these restrictions be, do they introduce further security risks, and how easily are they circumvented with things like VPNs? Gadget of the Week...