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; A hundred year old man, WWII veteran Bernard Golding, from Doncaster is taking a digital literacy scheme, proving you're never too old to learn to use technology.

First Gadget of the Week is the Google Pixel 7A smartphone. This Android based phone joins the 7 and 7 Pro in Google's range and brings some remarkable features for a lower price, with a 6.1" OLED screen, AI powered photography capable of some stunning enhancements end editing with a high quality 64mp,30mp and 8mp cameras, 8gb of ram, good battery life, fast charging including wireless. Available in various colours, this is a very impressive smartphone.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Logitech MX Keys Mini. This wireless keyboard is a compact option for those looking for a high quality backlit keyboard, one which even lights up at your hands approach to save battery power. Capable of connecting to three devices at once, switching between them at the touch of a button, it's compatible with PC, Mac, Linux, even tablets and phones, and supports dragging files between devices. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, full details in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Berkshire every Saturday just after Midday and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks!

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Stephen Jardine on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss how we can keep children safe online, stopping them accessing dangerous or pornographic material. What can parents do to protect their children, and where can they get further advice?

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jason Mohammad on BBC Radio Wales to discuss mobile phone addiction. Why do people continue to use their phone whilst driving, at the cinema, in a restaurant etc, and how can we break our addiction?

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Petrie Hosken on TalkRADIO to discuss how AI will affect our lives in the future, from improvements in smart devices to AI replacing people in many jobs, but it will also open up whole new dangers, such as disinformation, AI being used for scams, and even cyberwarfare.

First Gadget of the Week is the Crucial X8 External SSD. This small but blisteringly fast USB drive comes in 1,2, and 4TB sizes and offers an ideal way to expand the storage of your PC, Mac, phone, tablet, and even your games console. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more details in the show

Second Gadget of the Week is the House of Marley Stir It Up Record Player. This turntable is constructed from recycled or sustainable material and has a USB output to allow you to transfer the audio to your PC/Mac for conversion, along with a built-in pre-amp which can be turned off for phono output, and even a headphone socket. Also available with a Bluetooth option, this scored 4.5 out of 5, more details in the show.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and review. This week; Millions are missing out on cheaper broadband as they're unaware they qualify for Social Tariffs, something broadband providers are encouraged to offer by OFCOM but fail to advertise to their customers.

First Gadget of the Week is the Murena Fairphone 4 Smartphone. Made using ethically sourced and recycled materials, this smartphone features Android but has been stripped of all the code that shares information with Google for monetising purposes. With their own app store where similarly de-Googled apps, along with the option to use the standard Google Play Store, this a 5G phone which is modular, allowing you to swap the battery, switch out the camera module, and even easily replace the charging port. Ideal for those looking at buying an Android phone but concerned with how Google harvest data. Scoring 4 out of 5.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Twelve South HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand. This 3-in-1 magnetic charging station charges an iPhone, Apple Watch and .... Featuring a QI charging pad for AirPods or other earbuds with wireless QI charging. Available in white and black, this is a compact and stylish charging solution. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, more details in the show.

Plus a look at appslice.co, a website that allows you to search for bargains on the App Store and at some of the bargain synths available there.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Berkshire just after midday every Saturday and you can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to answer listener questions and discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On the show;

First Gadget of the Week is the Crucial X8 External SSD. This drive is available in 1,2 and 4TB sizes and is an ideal way to add extremely fast storage to your devices, from Mac to PC, phone, tablet, and even games consoles. A cost effective alternative to paying computer manufacturer costs.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Moog Mavis. This analogue monophonic synth comes in easy to assemble kit-form and brings those classic Moog tones we all know from the 70s and 80s, and adds a Wave Folder option which expands the capabilities even further. Ideal for music lovers and composers out there.

Questions this time;
Can you use your own router in place of the one provided by your ISP?
How can you be as anonymous as possible online?

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#Wifi
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detectiv, joins Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards on BBC Radio 5 Live's Breakfast show to discuss why many people didn't receive the Emergency Alert Notification test on 23rd April. 

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkTV/RADIO to discuss the latest technology news. On the show; the Emergency Alert Test being conducted by the UK Government, but did it go to plan and what's with all the conspiracy theories? Plus the ChatGPT AI has predicted this century will bring a cure for cancer, mankind on Mars, another pandemic, and more about Twitter's shenanigans with the Blue Ticks.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Justin Dealey on BBC Three Counties Radio to discuss the test of the Emergency Alert Notification and discuss the latest tech news. Is it possible our voice conversations are being listened to for the purposes of feeding us advertising? Plus what is the Gadget Detective's favourite gadget?

You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Nastasha Devon on LBC to discuss Twitter charging for Blue Ticks, resulting in verified accounts having them removed and throwing the platform into confusion as fake accounts pop up pretending to be well known users.

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