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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Castle on LBC Radio to discuss the government's plans to scrap the traditional copper telephone lines by 2025, a move that campaigners warn could cost lives as alternate options often rely upon a electricity supply and/or Wifi internet connection. Is this move to wholly digital communication a good idea?

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 Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring all the latest tech news and reviews. This week; changing the voice of your Amazon Alexa. Plus campaigners are complaining of the sexual assault on an avatar on Meta's Horizon Worlds virtual reality platform, what can the ramifications be, and what can be done to protect users?

Gadget of the Week is the Arlo Pro 4 security camera. This wireless home security solution contains a rechargeable battery which lasts up to six months on a charge, a 2K wide angle sensor capable of high definition images, doesn't require wiring in, contains an integrated spotlight for better night-time operation, a built in siren to scare off miscreants, is weather resistant and is compatible with a wide range of home assistants such as Amazon Echo, Apple's Siri, or Google's Android. With a range of subscription services available for online cloud storage, this could be ideal for those looking to improve their home protection. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full detail.

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.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; smart contact lenses incorporating a screen, battery, and Wi-Fi connection, could soon be bringing a heads up type display directly to our eyes, showing such things as SatNav directions, facial recognition, advertising for nearby locations, and a lot more, but where will it end?

First Gadget of the Week is the Anker 521 Portable Power Station. This heavy duty portable power supply is capable of 250watt hours' output with 200 watt output, has multiple connections including car utility socket, USB, mains socket and sports a large screen showing details of its charging is ideal for those travelling or wanting to be prepared for power outages. It scored 4 out of 5, full details in the show.

Second Gadget of the Week is Eufy Solocam S40 solar powered security camera. This camera avoids the need to be wired in by connecting wirelessly and being powered by an integrated solar panel, with a 2k resolution sensor and built in motion activated light, it can even identify when it's a person entering its range so can avoid unnecessary triggering, and with its own internal storage you don't need to pay a subscription for online storage. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more 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 review, thanks!

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shay Grewal on BBC Radio London to discuss the Elon Musk's plan to purchase Twitter, which has hit a snag as questions over the number of fake 'bot' accounts are raised. With upheavels at the company already being felt and a sizeable forfeit if he backs out, will it go ahead?

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 Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time there's the pick of the best software and gadgets, plus as Apple announces the end of the iPod, its inventor, Tony Fadell, warns about the dangers the 'metaverse' could bring.

First Gadget of the Week is Lastpass. With our having to remember so many passwords for various sites this password service, available in free and subscription versions, makes life easier by generating truly random passwords and storing them in a vault, access to which is via a single password and secondary authentication, such as fingerprint, eye recognition, or message, to ensure nobody else can access your passwords. The free version works on a single device, the subscription service offers multi-device usage and online storage.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Bluetti AC200P Portable Power Station. This heavy duty powerpack has multiple outputs, including wireless charging, and is capable of running a fridge for 11 hours, a CPAP machine for 42 hours, a laptop for 28, a TV for 15, even a 1600w hairdryer for over an hour. Ideal for those who enjoy having some luxuries while camping or simply want to be prepared for power cuts, this can even be charged using optional solar panels.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Surrey & Sussex every third Monday just after 2pm 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 Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Apple has announced that, after 21 years, they are discontinuing the iPod as more and more people choose to subscribe to music streaming services rather than store them on their device.

Gadget of the Week is the Pocketalk Plus handheld language translator. Supporting more than 82 languages, this mobile phone sized gadget features a screen and camera and can translate either spoken words or text into speech or display it as text. Coming with a sim card offering 2 years' of data you're able to travel abroad and use it without the risk of incurring roaming charges, it also supports Wifi. Capable of translating quite complex sentences this is the ideal gadget for those who like to travel but need help communicating. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, listen in for full details.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio 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 Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The UK Government has revealed the Digital Markets Unit with plans to reign in 'big tech' to make them less predatory towards smaller companies, imposing penalties for failure to comply. 

Gadget of the Week is the CME Widi Master and Widi Jack. This is a solution for musicians looking to connect their instruments via MIDI but want to go wireless with very low latency, plugging into the standard MIDI sockets on your devices, these use Bluetooth 5 to connect multiple instruments and are an especially ideal gadget for those performing onstage and want to avoid having cables everywhere. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, tune in for all the details

You can catch the Gadget Detective on BBC Berkshire just after midday every Saturday and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; how best to use gadgets ergonomically with a selection of gadgets, plus a look at high-tech mirrors and the functionality they can bring.

First Gadget of the Week is the BookArc from Twelve South. Designed primarily for Apple MacBooks, this stand allows you to place your Macbook in a space saving upright closed position, docking it to use with an external monitor, keyboard and mouse. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full details.

Second Gadget of the Week is the HiRise by Twelve South. This stand raises your MacBook to a more posture friendly level, built from aluminium for strength, this also ensures any built in camera is as a better angle. Scoring 4 out of 5, full details in the show

Third Gadget of the Week is the ParcSlope II by Twelve South . This metal slope stand is designed for tablets and gives a solid tilted surface ideal for those working with a stylus. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, full details in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Surrey & Sussex every third week 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 Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; research by British Gas has shown that the number of 'vampire devices', ones we leave plugged in on standby, is costing us money and also harming the environment, but what can we do to avoid it? 

Gadget of the Week is Robot Dog Bittle from Petoi. Available preassembled or in kit-form, this remote control educational toy can be programmed using free open source software to perform all manner of actions, including moving limbs allowing it to walk on a wide range of surfaces, do press-ups, and much more. It comes with a video course for those looking to learn programming and can be augmented with additional items including a camera module. Ideal for those looking to encourage their children to learn about technology and programming, or for adults who love to play. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full details.

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 Jumoke Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss Elon Musk buying Twitter, why he is buying it, and what changes users can expect, such as the long awaited edit button? Plus a look at 'vampire tech', gadgets that drain power even when they're on standby.

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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