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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins David Harper on LBC News to discuss the Y2K22, an email glitch being likened to the Millennium Bug discovered by Microsoft in Exchange Server, one which affects the way dates are stored and could stop emails being delivered.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull for an hour of tech news, reviews, help and advice, even a quiz and a look at the best tech of the year.

Questions include; what is the best home alternative to high-speed broadband, where to get a good value 4K camcorder, why don't more TVs feature Bluetooth for headphones, the best way to set up a Google Nest Mini, are folding phones a gimmick, when do the January Sales actually start and how do you get that bargain, what is the best way of accessing the internet for those not tech savvy, is home automation a good idea and what to include, accessing missing Freeview channels.

Pick of the year includes the Minisforum range of space saving computers. Featuring a choice of processors and even discreet graphic cards, these are upgradeable and support attaching to the back of monitors using a VESA mount to save more space.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley for a New Year's Day edition with four of the best gadgets of the last year.

The Soundcore Motion Boom. This portable Bluetooth speaker offers 30watts of audio power and is designed for outdoor use, but can be used indoor too. With great sound quality even at high volumes, IPX7 waterproofing, very good battery life with the ability to use it as a charger for other devices, has an accompanying app that allows you to alter the equalizer, and can even be paired up with another one for wider stereo separation and supports fast charging. It scored 4.5 out of 5

The Roku Streambar. This hybrid sound bar sits below your TV and gives you much better sound quality than the average TV features but, unlike other soundbars, it also allows you to access a whole host of extra streams such as BritBox, Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Disney+ etc in 4K HDR quality, it'll even reduce the perceived volume of adverts. It scored 4 out of 5

The Sandisk Extreme Pro external SSD. This external USB-C storage contains a superfast solid state drive and is available in a range of sizes from 500gb up to 2TB, and can be attached to a PC, Mac, or games console to give you extra space for all your files.

The Synology DS220+ NAS Enclosure. This NAS, Network Attached Storage, unit connects to your router and allows you to store your files in the same way as a cloud service but in a convenient location that's under your control. This gadget has space for two drives allowing for redundancy if one drive fails. 

You can hear 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 Connie McLaughlin on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss a digital declutter. How important is it to get rid of all those unwanted files, photos, apps, and videos from your smartphone or tablet, and how do you go about it?

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk all things tech and answer listeners' questions. On the show; a look at some of the best gadgets of the year, choosing a smart speaker, the phasing out of ISDN lines, 

Questions include; Choosing the best browser for Windows, changing the voice of a fitted car GPS, choosing a word processing app for an iPad, choosing an OLED TV, choosing a camera for a youngster, securing your privacy with a smart speaker, uses of a Raspberry Pi, switching email accounts, why do speakers sound better when placed on the floor, sign-in issues with Google Review, and downloading YouTube videos to keep.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley for a Christmas Day edition. On this festive show; four of the best gadgets from 2021, and how to pick up a bargain without worrying about the sales.

The Logitech Combo Touch. This combined keyboard and case is available for various models of iPad and offers both a high quality keyboard and a case with kickstand which connects magnetically and expands the usability of the tablet. It scored 4 out of 5

The MinisForum range of mini PCs. These compact computers come in a range of configurations, including some with discreet graphic cards capable of gaming, and are vesa mountable, meaning they can be mounted to the back of many monitors to save even more desk space. They scored 4 out of 5

The Readly subscription service. This month by month subscription gives you unlimited access to around five thousand magazines to read online, environmental and money saving. It scored 4 out of 5

The HomeMedics Ultraviolet Clean Sanitizer. This zip topped bag contains ultraviolet bulbs that can sanitize anything you pop inside such as a mobile phone, a mouse, even keys, and is ideal for these increasingly hygiene conscious days. It scored 4 out of 5

You can hear 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 Shaun Tilley on BBC Surrey and Sussex to discuss the pick of the best gadgets and give some ideas for Christmas gifts. On the nice list there is...

The Ember Temperature Controlled Mug. This mug, available in black or white, has an internal battery which recharges from an accompanying saucer and, by connecting to the app, will heat up to a desired temperature and then maintain that temperature for 90 minutes on battery or all day if left on the saucer. The app will even monitor your caffeine intact. It scored 4 out of 5

The Withings Move ECG wristwatch. This health tracking watch looks like a conventional analogue watch but features activity and sleep tracking as well as a heart-rate and ECG monitor, it connects to the Withings smartphone app and can create PDFs of the ECG records for you to give to your GP. With 12 months' battery life and no charging, it's an impressive and stylish gadget which scored 4 out of 5

The Anker Nebula Solar Portable. This 1080p full HD portable projector can create an image up to 120 inches with HDR quality and features the Android operating system to allow the running of Android apps, though you can still pair a device and stream to it, along with Bluetooth for connecting external speakers. It scored 4 out of 5

You can catch the Gadget Detective on BBC Surrey and Sussex every third Monday and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring his list of Top Tech Picks, ideal Christmas gift ideas for the gadget lover in your life. On his list this time are...

The Anker PowerConf C300 webcam. This webcam features 1080p resolution at 60pfs, two microphones to facilitate noise cancelling, and adjustable field of view, face tracking with auto-panning, and is Zoom certified. It scored 4 out of 5

The Crucial X8 External SSD. This portable USBC external hard drive offers extremely fast transfer speeds and is available in 500gb, 1TB, and 2TB sizes. Ideal for those looking to expand their computer's storage space. It scored 4.5 out of 5

The Withings Scanwatch. This hybrid smart watch features a conventional analogue face but with a small high resolution screen, resulting in great battery life, it is available in 38 and 42mm sizes and features an ECG, heart-rate monitor, sleep monitor, can detect sleep apnea, activity monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring, and connects to the Withings health app. It scored 4.5 out of 5

The Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone. This features a 6.7" screen, good battery life, 12GB of memory, excellent camera with the latest artificial intelligence capable of removing unwanted objects, and dual sim card. It scored 4.5 out of 5

The KORG Nu:Tekt NTS-1 Digital Synth Kit. This build it yourself micro synthesiser packs a punch with midi connectivity, USB, superb sounds and a range of effects. It scored 4.5 out of 5

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss his pick of the best tech and maybe give you some ideas for an ideal Christmas present with his second list of five.

On the Top Gadget Picks this time...

The Logitech Crayon. This alternative to the official Apple Pencil lacks pressure sensitivity but costs a lot less, making it ideal for iPad users looking to mark up or sign documents, or dabble in art. It scored 4 out of 5

The Eufy EufyCam 2C Pro. This bundle of two high resolution wireless outdoor security cameras and base station is easily installed, the cameras run for a claimed 180 days from a 5 hour charge, have microphone and speakers to allow two way communication, and the footage can be stored locally on the base unit or on the Apple iCloud. They're also ideal for watching wildlife in your garden. They scored 4 out of 5

The Zoom PodTrak P4 podcast recorder. This handheld gadget is designed for high quality 4 track audio recording with 4 XLR microphone inputs, USB input, is battery or mains powered, and has all the onboard mixing the audio recorder could need with sound effects, USB output for transferring data and more. Scoring 4.5 out of 5

The Synth Gems 1 book by Mike Metlay. This coffee table book is all about synthesizers and will be ideal for any music enthusiast with beautiful photos and covers the complete history of electronic synths. It scored 4.5 out of 5

The Omron Complete. This two-in-one blood pressure and ECG monitor made in conjunction with Alivecor will pair with your smartphone to show your heartrate as well as detect issues such as atrial fibrillation, great for the health conscious. It scored 4.5 out of 5


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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andre Walker on TalkRADIO to discuss a pick of gadgets that could be ideal for Christmas gifts, plus some tips on getting the best deal. Plus is there a redesigned MacBook Air due and is it worth waiting? 

The Top Gadget Picks are...

1. The Nokia 6310. This reimagined update of the classic mobile phone features all the basics you need from a phone, including FM radio and, of course, the game Snake! Ideal as a cheap second phone or those just looking to make calls and send the occasional text message. It scored 3.5 out of 5

2. The Soundcore Motion Boom. This wireless Bluetooth version 5 speaker features 30watts of stereo sound with excellent quality, is waterproof, and can even be used to charge your phone with its sizeable battery. If you have two of them you can pair them for even better stereo separation, ideal for some outdoor listening. With USBC it'll fully charge in just 4 hours. It scored 

3. The Withings Sleep Analyser. This ingenious mat slips under your mattress and analyses your sleep quality, including your heart-rate and can detect irregularities such as sleep apnea, it connects wirelessly to the excellent Withings health app to display the results. It scored 4.5 out of 5

4. The Logitech MX Keys Mini. Available in versions for Mac or Mac and PC, this space saving keyboard lacks the numeric keypad to reduce the footprint on your desk, features virtually silent keys, can control up to three devices and even allows you to drag files from one device to another. Scoring 4.5 out of 5

5. The Belkin UV Sanitizer and Charger. This device will wirelessly charge your QI compatible device and also, by popping it inside, will sanitize your items using UV light. It scored 4 out of 5

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