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

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?

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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 goes to;

The Anker SOLIX C200DC Power Bank. This portable power bank has a massive 80,000mAh capacity, can charge up to 5 USB devices simultaneously, has 3 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A ports, one capable of 140watts, and is able to charging two laptops simultaneously. The power bank can be charged via mains, car charger, or even using optional solar panels. Ideal for those who need to recharge their devices on the move or when enjoying the great outdoors. With a 5 year warranty this is one to look out for. 

The Metz 24MPE7002Z 24 Inch Portable TV. This 24 inch portable streaming TV features Wi-Fi and ethernet connections, a rechargeable battery capable of three hours' viewing, HDMI output, and Google Play, giving access to all the streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, decent quality speakers and more. Ideal for those going camping or simply need a portable, convenient way to catch up on your favourite shows.

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Fevzi Turkap, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week;

Gadgets of the Week are;

The Murena FairPhone 6. This smartphone features a modular design allowing you to replace parts such as the camera, charging port, screen, battery, sensors and far more, making repair far easier. On top of this it runs a de-Googled version of the Android OS, called /e/OS, which doesn't collect and share your data the way Android normally does. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details in the show

AgfaPhoto Realishot C130 Compact Digital Camera. Sitting between a compact and DLSR camera, this features a built in 10x optical zoom with excellent zoomed performance compared to most lenses, Sony sensor, 4K video recording and much more. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show.

The Metz 24MPE7002Z 24 Inch Portable TV. This 24 inch portable streaming TV features Wi-Fi and ethernet connections, a rechargeable battery capable of three hours' viewing, HDMI output, and Google Play, giving access to all the streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, decent quality speakers and more. Ideal for those going camping or simply need a portable, convenient way to catch up on your favourite shows. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show

QDos Optiguard Eco Glass Plus and Privacy series of phone screen protectors. Available with and without privacy protection, blocking those trying to view your screen from an angle, and for a range of phones, these screen protectors can save you a fortune if you drop your phone, saving the screen from a potentially very expensive repair. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show

You can hear the Gadget of the Week on BBC Radio London just after 1pm every other Thursday and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest development in Artificial Intelligence with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, declaring a Code Red as Google release their latest and much improved version of AI. Where will this all lead, and how concerned should we be?

Plus a Gadget of the Week, the Murena Fairphone 6. This smartphone features 12 user replaceable parts, including the screen, camera, battery, fingerprint sensor and much more, making it far easier to repair than most other phones, plus it runs a version of Android that is de-Googled, called /e/OS, that doesn't have all the telemetry of Google's OS spying on you. For more details on this remarkable phone, listen in.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Why is Black Friday so called, and why does the UK celebrate? More importantly, how do we avoid being ripped off with misleading price?

First Gadget of the Week is Crucial T710. This ultrafast 4TB NVMe SSD offers a massive capacity and is ideal for upgrading the storage of your PC or compatible console.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Anker Prime Charger. This desktop charger offers 200watt output and features 4 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A ports, delivering up to 100watts per USB-C port.

Third Gadget of the Week is Eufy S340 Solocam Security Camera. This wireless dual camera security camera features pan, tilt, zoom tracking and comes with a solar panel so doesn't need external power, it can even follow targets around a corner if mounted correctly.

Fourth Gadget of the Week is Logitech Pebble Keys 2. This ingenious keyboard can connect to Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS and can connect to three devices at once, switching between them.

Fifth Gadget of the Week is the Withings Sleep Analyser. This matt goes under your mattress and monitors your sleep, heartrate, the quality of sleep, and even look for signs of sleep apnoea.

Sixth Gadget of the Week is the Arturia V Collection Pro. This collection of 45 softsynths include a wide range of synthesizers and are an ideal addition to any musician's arsenal.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London every other Thursday just after 1pm and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC with a Black Friday special, how to spot a bargain and avoid a rip-off. On the show

Questions include;

- Are British consumers being ripped off with misleading prices compared to US consumers?
- What to look for when buying a robot vacuum cleaner
- Will we ever see laser vinyl record players?
- Do robot vacuums work on carpets?
- Setting up a NAS backup unit
- Will the Switch 2 be cheaper towards Christmas?
- Are we neglecting charities by focusing on finding bargains?

Gadgets of the Week are;

Crucial's T710 ultrafast 4TB SSD NVMe drive, which is ideal for expanding your system's storage, also available in others capacities

Anker's Prime Charger, a desktop charger that can charge up to 6 devices with a total output of 200watts

Eufy's Solocam S340, a subscription free dual camera solar powered security camera that can pan and tilt to follow intruders

Arturia's V Collection Pro, a collection of 45 softsynths which are ideal for music enthusiasts or composers

Aqara's Smart Locks, an ideal upgrade to your normal door lock, allowing remote unlocking, time access and more, available with or without keypad options

Microsoft 365 Personal Edition, available for students with a student email address is free for a year

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss new rules introduced by OFCOM regarding mobile phone midterm price increases, calling for more clarity. What can you do if your contract is increasing unreasonably above inflation, as happened with O2?

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; is Artificial Intelligence still in its infancy, and how much more advanced will it become? Plus after O2 announces price increases well above those stated when customers took out their contracts it could be time to look for another provider, the Gadget Detective explains how.

First Gadget of the Week is the Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 Portable SSD. This portable USB external SSD is available in 500mb, 1tb, and 2tb models and features a faster buffer memory to avoid data transfer slowdowns. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details in the show.

Second Gadget of the Week is Kioxia's Exceria Plus G4 memory. This NVMe M.2 if PCIE 5 enabled for faster speeds and is available in 1 and 2tb sizes, making it ideal for increasing the memory of your PC or compatible gaming console. More in the show.

Third Gadget of the week is the Fuji Film Instax Mini LiPlay+. This hybrid instant camera and photo printer can even print photos sent wirelessly to it from a mobile phone. Featuring a selfie camera and built in screen it's ideal for those wanting to take and print photos on the go at parties and so forth. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, more details in the show.

Fourth Gadget of the Week 

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London just after 1pm every other Thursday and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Apple teams up with ChatGPT to improve their AI implementation. The CamelCamelCamel.com website which allows you to track the price changes of goods on Amazon, letting you see if what you're looking at is the bargain it claims.

First Gadget of the Week is the Anker MagGo 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station. This compact and foldable QI2 enabled charger allows you to charge three devices, including Apple Watches and compatible earbuds, at up to 15watts and includes a bundled 40watt charging adapter. Scoring 4 out of 5

Second Gadget of the Week is the Crucial X10 Portable SSD. This external SDD comes in 1,2,4,6, and 8TB sizes, suitable for all users and offering an extremely fast option for expanding your device's storage capacity. Ideal for backing up all your important data. Scoring 4 out of 5

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London every other Thursday and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and Bluesky @GadgetDetective.com

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the best of breed gadgets, those designed to make our life that little bit better. On the show:

Gadget of the Week One is the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse. This ergonomically designed wireless mouse is virtually silent in use, comes with innovative Action Ring software to help with common tasks, has haptic feedback similar to mobile phones, can be connected via Bluetooth or Wifi via an included dongle, and can operate three devices at the same time, switching between them on the fly. Scoring 4.5 out of 5

Gadget of the Week Two is the Anker Laptop Power Bank. This 25000mAh capacity power bank can charge 4 devices at once, up a limit of 165 watts for fast charging, and has two built-in cables, including one which is retractable and one which doubles as the handle. Ideal for those who need to charge power hungry devices or are on the move. Scoring 4.5 out of 5

Gadget of the Week Three is Murena Fairphone. This modular built smartphone offers the ability to replace or upgrade parts, such as the camera or battery, and also features a de-Googled version of the Android operating system, one that doesn't share any user information with Google. More details in the show

Gadget of the Week Four is the Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD. This tiny external drive offers a massive 8TB of storage and connects via USB-C. Also available in 1,2,4 and 6TB sizes to suit all needs, this is an ideal way to back up all of your important data or easily expand the capacity of your computer. Further details in the show

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