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 Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Chocolate cake is on the menu again, along with the Online Safety Bill, which is designed to ensure the safety of those using the internet, but does this come down to the government wanting the ability to undertake mass surveillance, and could such a move actually prove counterproductive?

Gadget of the Week is HoMedics Shiatsu 2-in-1 Messenger. This massager is styled like a seat with motors in the sculpted back which knead your back in different styles with a vibrating seat section, plus it has a heating feature and a removeable headrest containing a rechargeable battery. Complete with a wired remote control, this scored 4 out of 5, listen in for the full details.

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

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#Help
#Advice
#Bill
#Buckley
#BBC
#Radio
#Berkshire
#Chocolate
#Cake
#Online
#Safety
#Bill
#Encryption
#Messaging
#Whatsapp
#Messenger
#Government
#Snooping
#Surveillance
#Data
#Protection
#Privacy
#Secrecy
#Police
#Warrant
#Crime
#Spear
#Fishing
#America
#China
#Hack
#Backdoor
#Metadata
#GadgetoftheWeek
#HoMedics
#Shiatsu
#Massager
#Health
#Heated
#2in1
#2
#1
#Massaging
#Motors
#Seat
#Back
#Remote
#Control
#Wired
#Vibration
#Rechargeable
#Battery
#Headrest

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Darren Adam on LBC to discuss the problem of fake reviews online as Which warns of the massive spread of them on sites such as Amazon and Facebook. By using sites such as Reviewmeta.com and FakeSpot.com can help buyers avoid fake reviews but what else can we do to protect ourselves when buying, and can the government legislate against such practices?

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

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#Help
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#Darren
#Adam
#LBC
#Radio
#Which
#Amazon
#Facebook
#Product
#Service
#Fake
#Reviews
#Scam
#Online
#Purchase
#Verified
#Reviewsmeta
#Fakespot
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Government
#Legislation
#Law
#Bill
#Parliament

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shaun Tilley on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This show a couple of great gadget picks

First Gadget of the Week is the Anker 535 PowerHouse. This heavy duty power bank is capable of powering not just portable devices but mains powered gadgets such as TVs and mini-fridges, WIFI routers and more, with 2 three-pin mains sockets, a car utility socket, a 60watt USB-C output, plus USB-A sockets, plus a built in light. With fast charging there's also an optional solar panel to charge its internal batteries. Ideal for those preparing for power outages or needing serious power while travelling, this scored 4.5 out of 5. Listen in for the full details.

Second House of Marley Stir It Up Wireless Turntable. This wireless turntable also features USB and Bluetooth connectivity along with the conventional phono connections, and contains a pre-amp, so you can listen to all your LPs and singles. Made from bamboo and recycled plastic, along with other sustainable materials, this is an environmentally friendly way to keep using all your vinyl. Scoring 4 out of 5, full details in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective every third Monday on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex just after 2pm and can contact and follow him on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks!

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#Surrey
#Sussex
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Anker
#535
#Power
#Bank
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#Duty
#Portable
#Mains
#TV
#Fridge
#Router
#Phone
#Laptop
#Tablet
#Recharge
#Solar
#60watt
#USBC
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#Car
#Utility
#Light
#House
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#Stir
#It
#Up
#Turntable
#Vinyl
#USB
#Phono
#Preamp
#LP
#Single
#Environmental
#Ecological
#Bamboo
#Bluetooth
#Recycled
#Music

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; China will soon see the first self driving taxis, boasting an AI with the abilities of a driver with 20 years' experience and with the potential to fit vending machines or gaming consoles, these cars are full of sensors and feature radar. Will the potential saving in fares tempt people away from conventional cabs, or are they still at risk of hacking?

1st Gadget of the Week is the Anker Nebula Solar Portable. This portable projector contains the Android OS allowing the installation of any streaming apps or games you could want and features a rechargeable battery that will power it for up to 3 hours, is capable of throwing an HDR image of up to 120 inches, has built in Dolby speakers, and can connect to external sources. Scoring 4 out of 5 listen in for full details

2ns Gadget of the Week is the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini. This compact backlit wireless keyboard lacks a number pad to preserve desk space and features mechanical switches for a superior feel and, as with the MX range, allows for connection to multiple devices and the copying across of files, very handy. Scoring 4 out of 5, full details in the show as always.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Berkshire just after midday every Saturday 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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#Detective
#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#BBC
#Radio
#Berkshire
#Bill
#Buckley
#China
#Baidu
#RT6
#Self
#Driving
#Driverless
#Cars
#Taxi
#Cab
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Sensors
#Radar
#Fare
#Fee
#Cost
#Hacking
#Privacy
#Safety
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Anker
#Nebula
#Solar
#Portable
#Projector
#Android
#Apple
#TV
#Amazon
#Prime
#Netflix
#BBC
#iPlayer
#HDMI
#Speakers
#Wifi
#Bluetooth
#HDMI
#Outdoor
#Indoor
#Streaming
#HDR
#Rechargeable
#Battery
#120
#Inches
#Logitech
#MX
#Mechanical
#Mini
#Keyboard
#Backlit
#Keys
#Drag
#Drop
#Compact
#Keypad
#Numberpad
#Gaming
#Typing

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC radio to discuss the latest tech news and answer listener's questions. On the show; How to keep your tech cool in the hot weather, which type of fan is best to use? the UK Government Online Safety Bill is in the spotlight, what will it cover and what can we do to protect ourselves online? Should you cover the camera on your phone, tablet and laptop? 

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

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#Detective
#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#Clive
#Bull
#LBC
#Radio
#Online
#Safety
#Bill
#Harm
#Threats
#Facebook
#Twitter
#Communication
#False
#Revenge
#Porn
#Suicide
#Exploitation
#Social
#Media
#VPN
#Virtual
#Private
#Network
#Fitness
#Tracker
#Health
#Data
#Privacy
#Google
#Fitbit
#Hot
#Weather
#Heatwave
#Fan
#Cooling
#Air
#Conditioner
#AC
#Phone
#Laptop
#Camera
#Tracking

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; What to do if you suffer a poor internet service. The UK is seeing a shortage of IT skilled people in the workforce, why aren't folk training in the necessary skills? 

First Gadget of the Week is HoMedics My Chill Plus Personal Space Cooler Large. This three speed fan includes a water filled radiator inside which helps reduce the temperature in a room without costing a fortune to run. Ideal for those coping with heatwaves. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, listen in for the cool details.

Second Gadget of the Week is the House of Marley Redemption ANC 2 True Wireless Earbuds. These wireless earbuds are made from sustainable material, feature active noise cancelling with pass-through mode, 24 hour playtime with the fast charging case, come with an EQ app and a two year guarantee. Scoring 4 out of 5, full details in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective just after midday every Saturday on BBC Berkshire 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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#Turkalp
#Gadget
#Detective
#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#Bill
#Buckley
#BBC
#Radio
#Berkshire
#EMail
#Internet
#Service
#Problems
#Rights
#Wifi
#Workforce
#Training
#Skill
#Jobs
#Work
#AI
#DeepMind
#Talent
#Alexa
#Amazon
#Wake
#Word
#Change
#HoMedics
#MyChill
#Plus
#Personal
#Space
#Cooler
#Radiator
#Water
#Tank
#Temperature
#Heatwave
#Heat
#Cool
#House
#Marley
#Redemption
#ANC2
#Active
#Noice
#Cancelling
#Earbuds
#Wireless
#Sustainable
#Fast
#Charging
#USBC
#Case

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoke Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss Elon Musk's decision to pull out of his attempt to buy Twitter, and the current owners' efforts to force the sale or pursue damages. What does the future hold for the Tesla and SpaceX billionaire?

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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#Twitter
#Elon
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#Waive
#Rights
#Due
#Dilligence
#Buyout
#Bots
#Users
#Tweets
#Court
#Compensation
#Shares
#Tesla
#SpaceX
#Free
#Speech
#Law
#Trading
#SCC
#Lawsuit

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkTV to discuss Elon Musk's decision to pull out of buying Twitter for $44billion, and how the owners are attempting to force him to complete the buyout, plus a look at whether the economy would be better managed by Artificial Intelligence.

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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#Detective
#Tech
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#News
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#Hughes
#TalkTV
#TalkRadio
#Elon
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#Twitter
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#SpaceX
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#Economy
#DeepMind
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#Money
#Borid
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Paul Coia on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Chocolate, how can it possibly be bettered? Apple is suing an Israeli spyware company which is selling software which allows users to hack into their products, and have announced a "lockdown" mode will be introduced in an upcoming OS to add more protection.

First Gadget of the Week is Eufy Security Floodlight Cam 2 Pro. This outdoor security camera incorporates a floodlight. The camera can pan and tilt 360 degrees as well as up and down, and will track whatever it detects, and the inbuilt floodlight, which can be adjusted for brightness and colour warmth, is bright enough to ensure good quality colour images on the 2K sensor. The camera can be set to come on and off at set times, or be motion detected. No subscription is required and is compatible with Google or Amazon Alexa for voice control. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full details.

Second Gadget of the Week is Anker 551 tablet stand. This tablet stand also incorporates an 8-in-1 hub, which connects to your tablet via USB-C. Featuring a headphone socket, standard USB=A sockets, USB-C socket, memory card slots, and HDMI so you can connect to a monitor at up to 4K. Scoring 4 out of 5, full details in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective just after midday every Saturday 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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#Turkalp
#Gadget
#Detective
#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#Paul
#Coia
#BBC
#Radio
#Berkshire
#Chocolate
#Choc
#Apple
#iPhone
#iPad
#Mac
#Israel
#Israeli
#Spyware
#Hacking
#Security
#Data
#Protection
#Lockdown
#iOS16
#Javascript
#Virus
#Malware
#Facetime
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Eufy
#Security
#Floodlight
#Cam
#Pro
#360
#Pan
#Tilt
#Motion
#Light
#Brightness
#Storage
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#551
#Stand
#USB
#USBC
#USBA
#Tablet
#iPad
#HDMI
#Headphone
#Speaker
#Port
#Memory
#Card
#Reader

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The UK's Intellectual Property Office has decided that Artificial Intelligence won't be able to own copyright on any inventions it creates, ruling the inventor must be listed as a real person, while other countries' patent offices have reached other conclusions, so where does the future lie?

First Gadget of the Week is the TomTom Rider Premium Pack. This SatNav solution is designed for motorbikes, is waterproof, and works with gloves of varying thickness gloves and in portrait or landscape mode. Powered by the motorbike this comes with a mounting bracket allowing easy removal. Available in 500 model with UK maps or 550 with European maps, updateable over WiFi, this SatNav allows the user to specify the type of road to use, for example excluding hills, and can warn of blackspots and traffic jams, it even allows hands free calling, can warn of speed cameras, and supports Siri and Google Now. The Premium version comes with a magnetic mount and charger for use in cars, too. Scoring 4 out of 5, ride on in and listen for the full details.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Amazfit T-Rex 2 smartwatch. This rugged GPS enabled watch can utilise many of the various GPS variants in use globally. With the ability to measure heartrate, oxygen levels, respiration rate, stress levels, it is waterproof down to 10 metres, with a large OMELED screen, built in barometer, Bluetooth, long-lasting battery and much, much more, this is a watch for those on the go. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more.

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

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#Turkalp
#Gadget
#Detective
#Tech
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#News
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#Help
#Advice
#Bill
#Buckley
#BBC
#Radio
#Berkshire
#UK
#Intellectual
#Properties
#Property
#Office
#Invention
#Copyright
#Person
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Software
#GadgetoftheWeek
#TomTom
#Rider
#Premium
#Pack
#Motorbike
#Motorcycle
#GPS
#Satnav
#Route
#Blackspot
#Traffic
#Hills
#Mount
#Car
#Screen
#Gloves
#Maps
#Portrait
#Landscape
#Calling
#Hands
#Free
#Amazfit
#TRex
#2
#Smartwatch
#Blood
#Oxygen
#Heartrate
#Pulse
#Stress
#Exercise
#Health
#Tracking
#OMELED
#Glass
#Waterproof
#Rugged
#Outdoor
#Barometer