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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Allison Ferns on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the announcement by the UK government of a ban on social media for under 16s. How will this be implemented, and how effective can it be? As part of this legislation there's also talk of banning VPNs, which are an essential security measure for many people. Is this over reach and using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut?

You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#Sussex
#Keir
#Starmer
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#Legislation
#Under
#16
#ID
#Age
#Verification
#Personal
#Information
#Hack
#Security
#Children
#Social
#Media
#Facebook
#Instagram
#Messaging
#Twitter
#X
#YouTube
#Threads
#BlueSky
#Snapchat
#Addiction
#Parents
#VPN

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Nick Abbot on LBC Radio to discuss the UK government's under 16s social media ban, along with other plans such as banning messaging that disappears. Is implicating the new legislation realistic and could it even jeopardise our security with companies requiring our information and the possibility of a ban even on VPNs? Australia has already introduced far less broad reaching restrictions, but will they work here or are they a step too far?

You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#Radio
#UK
#Government
#Legislation
#Social
#Media
#Under
#16
#Age
#Teenagers
#Teens
#Children
#Parents
#Facebook
#Twitter
#X
#TikTok
#Reddit
#BlueSky
#Threads
#Law
#Bullying
#Messages
#Massaging
#Australia
#USA
#Trump
#Musk
#Harassment
#Addiction
#Addictive
#Keir
#Starmer
#Prime
#Minister
#Court
#Meta
#OFCOM
#Age
#Verification
#VPN
#Identity
#Apple
#Google
#Hack
#Breach
#Security
#Data

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; some AI searches have been found to be sending people to scam shopping sites, what caused it and how can we protect ourselves from such results? 

Gadget of the Week goes to;

Majority's Quadriga Music System. This compact but highly capable all-in-one music system contains an FM radio, DAB+ radio, Wi-Fi for streaming internet radio, built-in podcast player, CD player, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, a USB connector for your USB sticks with audio on, connection comes via Aux, RCA, optical, and a headphone jack, along with a colour display and remote control. With 120 watt stereo speakers and a downward facing subwoofer for excellent sound quality, this is a great buy for those looking to upgrade their audio entertainment. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#Clive
#Bull
#LBC
#Radio
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Search
#Scam
#Shopping
#Sites
#Results
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Week
#Majority
#Quadriga
#Music
#System
#Audio
#DAB
#FM
#Radio
#CD
#USB
#Spotify
#Headphone
#Optical
#RCA
#Phono
#Remote
#Stereo
#Subwoofer
#Podcast
#Internet
#Player
#Bluetooth

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; new regulations in the UK aim to combat updates to Google's search results where AI answers are impacting the profitability of companies and individuals dependant upon click-through revenue.

Gadget of the Week goes to;

Libernovo Omni Dynamic Ergonomic Office Chair. This highly advanced and extremely comfortable office chair features a battery powered motor to ease reclining and getting up, has articulated spinal support with 8 flexible panels that move with you, head and arm rests that move with the recline feature to still offer support, and so much more. With an optional foot rest available and scoring 4.5 out of 5, this is a luxury item for those looking to treat themselves or a loved one. Full details in the show

You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#Detective
#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#Clive
#Bull
#LBC
#Radio
#Google
#Search
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Results
#Advertising
#Revenue
#Profits
#Journalism
#Reddit
#CMA
#Regulations
#UK
#Gemini
#ChatGPT
#Claud
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Week
#Libernovo
#Omni
#Dynamic
#Ergonomic
#Office
#Chair
#Support
#Comfort
#Foot
#Rest
#Recline
#Arm
#Motorised
#Battery
#Spine
#Spinal
#Compression
#Panels

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news. This time there's a quartet of gadgets on review.

Gadget of the Week goes to;

Fiio's JM21 Portable High-Res Lossless Music Player. This compact and portable music player can store up to around 80 albums in lossless quality, and well over a thousand if you use a 2tb memory card. Featuring high quality components, such as dual flagship DAC, 4.7 inch display, and 8 core Snapdragon processor, all in an ultra slimline and stylish body. With the ability to still use online streaming services such as Spotify and Tidal this is a wonderful way to start enjoying your music the way it was intended to be heard. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in the show

Twelve South CableStay. This 5ft USB-C cable comes with an in-built weighted ball which helps keep the cable where you put it, no more cables sliding down the back of your desk. Available in a range of colours, these are a premium option for those who want their cables to behave.

Twelve South Curve Mini. This ultra-compact portable tablet stand raises your tablet up to 6 inches but also folds flat and comes with its own travel case. A convenient and sturdy way to view your tablet. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, more in the show

Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Fuse Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones. These active hybrid noise cancelling headphones feature Bluetooth 5.3, up to 60 hours on a charge, ambient sound mode so you can hear your surroundings, environmental cancelling for clearer voice quality, all in a foldable design and in a range of colours and even automatically pause when you take them off. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.

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

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#Detective
#Tech
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#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#BBC
#Radio
#London
#Jim
#Davis
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Week
#JM21
#Portable
#Music
#Player
#FLAC
#MP3
#Storage
#iPod
#Quality
#Lossless
#DAC
#Snapdragon
#Android
#TwelveSouth
#12
#South
#CableStay
#USBC
#Cable
#Weighted
#Ball
#Weight
#Convenient
#Curve
#Mini
#Portable
#Laptop
#Stand
#Case
#Foldable
#Fresh
#Rebel
#Clam
#Fuse
#Over
#Ear
#Headphones
#Noise
#Cancelling
#ANC
#Hybrid
#Bluetooth
#Auto
#Pause
#Ambient

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sonia Watson on BBC Radio Essex to discuss how more people than ever are using AI for online shopping. How much should we be relying upon AI or should we still be using our personal judgement?

You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#Sonia
#Watson
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#Radio
#Essex
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Shopping
#Research
#Survey
#Pitfalls
#Dangers
#Assistant
#Shop
#Warranty
#Reviews
#Retailer
#Product
#Google
#ChatGPT
#Gemini
#Claud
#Search
#Chatbot
#Advertising

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; Talk of an "AI Tax" is leading to an increase in prices globally, some significantly. How long will prices be inflated, and will they ever return to normal?

Gadget of the Week goes to;

Fiio's DM15 R2R Portable CD Player. This CD player uses an R to R DAC to give a warmth to either the CD or any audio source plugged into it, bringing back that sound quality we lost in the move to digital formats. With either mains or rechargeable battery and supplied with a remote control this could easily replace your home HiFi CD player and also provide tunes on the move. You can even use it to rip audio CDs to MP3 by inserting a USB thumb drive. Available in a range of colours, these are sure to impress music lovers.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#Turkalp
#Gadget
#Detective
#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#Clive
#Bull
#LBC
#Radio
#AI
#Tax
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Steamdeck
#Playstation
#Consumer
#Electronics
#Laptops
#Apple
#Trump
#America
#National
#Security
#China
#ChatGPT
#Claud
#Perplexity
#Gemini
#Google
#Prices
#Electricity
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Week
#Fiio
#DM15
#Portable
#Resister
#Warmth
#Audio
#Quality
#Sound
#Digital
#Convert
#Rip

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's slot; is AI affecting our own intelligence and are we relying upon these technologies more than we should, the Royal Observatory at Greenwich's Paddy Rogers warns we are.

Gadget of the Week goes to;

Fiio's JM21 Portable High-Res Lossless Music Player. This portable music player can store up to around 80 albums in lossless quality, or well over a thousand if you use a 2tb memory card. Featuring high quality components, such as dual flagship DAC, 4.7 inch display, and 8 core Snapdragon processor, all in an ultra slimline body. With the ability to still use online streaming services such as Spotify and Tidal this is a wonderful way to start enjoying your music the way it was intended to be heard.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#Gadget
#Detective
#Tech
#Technology
#News
#Reviews
#Help
#Advice
#Clive
#Bull
#LBC
#Radio
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Google
#Gemini
#ChatGPT
#Claude
#OpenAI
#Royal
#Observatory
#Greenwich
#Paddy
#Rogers
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Week
#Fiio
#JM21
#Portable
#Music
#Player
#FLAC
#MP3
#Storage
#iPod
#Quality
#Lossless
#DAC
#Snapdragon
#Android

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Marvel announce they'll be laying off over a thousand graphic designers and artists as AI encroaches further into the film industry, plus Elon Musk loses his AI court case.

Gadget of the Week goes to;

Fiio's DM15 R2R Portable CD Player. This unique CD player uses an R to R DAC to give a warmth to either the CD or any audio source plugged into it, bringing back that sound quality we lost in the move to digital recordings. You can also use it to rip the audio CD to MP3 on a USB thumb drive. Available in a range of colours, these score 4.5 out of 5, more information in the show.

Fiio's EH11 Retro Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones. These headphones harken back to the classic orange foam headphones of the 80s but pack in the latest technology, including Bluetooth 6, LDAC support, rechargeable batteries that last up to 30 hours, and even come with a spare pare of comfortable foam ear pads, an ideal partner to the DM15 CD Player above. Available in a range of colours and scoring 4 out of 5, more details in the show.

QDos 9-in-1 Powerlink Grand USB Hub. Currently on offer, this USB-C has power passthrough so you can still charge your laptop, along with 2 USB-C capable of 100 watts, 2 USB-A 3.0, an HDMI capable of 4K, audio jack, 2 card readers, and an ethernet port. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.

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

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#Help
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#BBC
#Radio
#London
#Eddie
#Nestor
#Marvel
#Movies
#Film
#AI
#Artificial
#Intelligence
#Elon
#Musk
#ChatGPT
#Sam
#Altman
#OpenAI
#Court
#Case
#GadgetoftheWeek
#Fiio
#DM15
#Portable
#Resister
#Warmth
#Audio
#Quality
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#Digital
#Convert
#Rip
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#On
#Ear
#Heaphones
#Bluetooth
#Rechargeable
#QDos
#Powerlink
#9in1
#Grand
#USB
#Hub
#Power
#USBC
#USBA
#HDMI
#Jack
#Ethernet
#Laptop

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live to discuss how some of the world's largest social media platforms, such as TikTok and Youtube, failed to commit to OFCOM's requirement they prevent minors accessing unsuitable content. With a UK Government consultation looking at banning access to under 16s, what are the ramifications of any such proposals and is such a measure even realistic?

You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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#OFCOM
#Social
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#X
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#Twitter
#Children
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#Safety
#Act
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#Consultation
#Verificaton
#Protection
#Privacy
#Rights
#VPN
#Virtual
#Private
#Network
#YouTube