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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss Elon Musk's announcement he is stepping down as Chief Executive as soon as he can find somebody "foolish" enough, after losing a poll asking if he should, but is the damage already done as racism and hate spreads on the beleagured platform and shares in Musk's other company, Tesla, plummet. You can follow and...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckly on BBC Berkshire to discuss Ofcom claims 7 out of 10 households can recieve 5G signals, but can they? Plus the Best of 2022, three gadgets that have impressed this year and may make for ideal Christmas gifts. The Best of 2022 features; The HoMedics Stretch+ Heat. This foldable mat features detachable head and neck support, plus heat pads and 7...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Darren Adam on LBC to discuss the National Audit Office rating the BBC iPlayer as worst for sound and picture quality than some of its competitors, and how consumers can keep up with the increasing number and cost of streaming services during the cost of living crisis. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enj...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkTV to discuss how passengers in the EU will soon be able to use 5G technology alongside slower mobile data while flying, putting an end to "Airplane Mode", and San Francisco has backtracked on plans to allow police to use robots armed with lethal weapons, but what are the moral ramifiactions of allowing such a measure? Listen in if yo...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Natasha Devon on LBC to discuss and demonstrate Lensa AI and ChatGPT, the revolutionary art and Artificial Intelligence programs that are taking the world of social media by storm. You can contact and follow the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks! #Fevzi #Turkalp...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; ChatGPT by OpenAI is taking social media by storm by using AI to compose poems and lyrics, answer questions, write short stories (which may or may not include cake), recipes, and much more. Gadget of the Week is the HoMedics Drift. This is a 21" diameter circular bowl wi...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Vic Minett on BBC CWR to discuss Apple expanding their self repair policy to the UK and Europe, but should we be repairing our own tech or should we be able to take it to an independent repairer without losing our warranty? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; a look at three of the best gadgets of the year... First Gadget is the Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse. This ergonomic mouse features an upright design, extremely accurate movement, near silent buttons, second scroll wheel and two further buttons situated under your thumb for easier browser,...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news & reviews. This week; The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and how to work out if a deal is genuine by using historic price checker websites such as CamelCamelCamel.com . Best buys include the Crucial X6 external SSD, this sizable 2tb drive is down by 47%, the impressive Jabra P...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss an initiative by the Police contacting 70,000 people who have been identified as being the victims of fraud and inviting them to join the Action Fraud website. With fraud now constituting nearly half of all crime what is the cause, what form does it take, and what can we do about it? You can follow and contact t...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news & reviews. This week; The important Cake of the Week update, plus Twitter is back in the news as the hashtag #RIPTwitter trends following the exodus of so many staff as Elon Musk lays down the law,  First Gadget of the Week is the Google Pixel Watch LTE. The first smartwatch from Goog...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien, on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; looking at Elon Musk's plans to charge users $8 (£7) a month for a verified tick, previously free and reserved to show users were who they said they were, and the chaos that ensued. For Twitter users disillusioned by the service, is there any alternative servic...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; is cake a ready meal? The death of the fax machine nears as conventional phone lines are replaced with IP based systems by telecom providers, but this migration could bring further problems, especially for those whom rely on services dependent upon the current technology...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Elon Musk takes over Twitter after protracted litigation and sets about culling the staff, bringing confusion and upset to many, but what will the future hold? Gadget of the Week is Pivo Pod and Pivo Pod Lite. These gadgets connect to your mobile phone, sit on a table or...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Elise Evans on BBC Radio WM to discuss Elon Musk's $44Billion buyout of the social media platform Twitter. Was the purchase worth it, how will it change, and why did he want it? You can hear and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks! #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadg...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss Elon Musk's $44Billion buyout of the social media platform Twitter. Was the purchase worth it, how will it change, and why did he want it? You can hear and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks! #Fevzi #Turkalp #Ga...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; a class action headed by Julie Hunter for anti-competitive practises is being brought against Amazon which could result in a £900 million pay-out for UK consumers. Plus, the Cake Quota. Gadget of the Week is the Google Pixel 7 Smartphone. Featuring the latest techn...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; 5.3 billion mobile phones will be thrown away this year globally, to a massive detriment to the environment, prompting calls for the mining of e-waste to produce new product as so much of the material is recoverable and recyclable. Plus we could be doing more by se...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Business Matters on BBC World Service to discuss the news that Elon Musk is under federal investigation over his attempt to buy Twitter, after the company itself reported him to the SEC. Could this be the end of his buyout? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Malcolm Boyden on BBC Hereford and Worcester to discuss which of your devices cost you the most to run and how you can avoid them pushing up your bill, an important question with the rising price of energy heading into this winter.  You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscr...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRadio and TalkTV to discuss Elon Musk revealing his new robot project, Optimus, aimed at eventually being available for home use, and the implications this will bring, plus the launch in Europe and the UK of Neeva, a new ad and tracker free search engine. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @twitter. If you enjo...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The news that the UK could be facing blackouts this winter to combat the energy crisis caused in Europe by the war in Ukraine raises questions on how we can improve matters. FGadget of the Week is Roland Zenbeats complete music creation suite. Including drum machine, synth...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss how the EU has ruled that by the end of 2024 a vast range of technology will have to be chargeable via a USB-C connection, standardising the cables required in an attempt to lessen e-waste. Is this a good more, or will it stiffle innovation? Plus a look at Elon Musk's off and on attempts to buy Twitter. You can...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Vernon Harwood on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; how to make the most of the tech you already have and expand how you use it and a look at the EU Commission's attempt to regulate the technology industry and how it handles the introduction of such things as Artificial Intelligence, personal data, our rights in v...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Scam energy bill support emails and text messages are in the news as criminals take advantage of the rising prices to prey upon recipients of the government rebate. Plus the downfalls of eating a chocolate orange before going on-air, you have been warned. First Gad...