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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; IBM have announced they've developed a 2nm chip, which they claim will produce much more powerful processors which also use significantly less energy. but what are the advantages of these every more powerful chips? Plus Twitter is adding a 'tip jar' to certain accounts to allow others to send them money, but it hasn't gone as smoothly as it could.

First Gadget of the Week is the Withings Sleep Analyzer. This device fits under your mattress to analyse your sleep patterns and quality of sleep and is medically certified to detect sleep apnia, the results can then be shared with your doctor as a PDF file. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Sandisk Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync. This Qi enabled wireless charger not only charges your phone but will also back up your device, including your photos and videos, while it's charging. Ideal for those who forget to back up their details. Available in 128gb and 256gb sizes, this scored an impressive 4 out of 5, listen in for more.


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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news. This week; Facebook has been accused of blocking their own Whatsapp's competition Signal from running ads on its platform, but why?

Gadget of the Week is the Master Lock Bluetooth Key Lock Box. This is a small lockbox with a standard keypad which also allows you to register specific Bluetooth devices which can then access at particular times or a specific number of times simply by tapping it against the box, it can also alert you if the box is tampered with. Available in personal and professional versions with varying features, it scored 3.5 out of 5. Listen in for more details.

You can hear Fevzi on BBC Berkshire every Saturday and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins James Cannon on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss tech and answer listeners' questions. This week; Choosing a mobile phone that's suitable for the visually impaired, plus Facebook is threatening to respond to Apple's crackdown on user data sharing and tracking by charging users who opt out of such tracking.

First Gadget of the Week is the Minisforum EliteMini H31G. This Windows PC packs a lot into a small case, offering integrated graphics courtesy of an Nvidia GTX 1050 TI GPU, the ability to upgrade the memory and storage, and is available in with a range of processors - all in a unit capable of being mounted to the back of your monitor. Scoring a well deserved 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Amazfit GTR 2e. This smartwatch offers 24 hour heart-rate monitor, plus sleep analysis, blood oxygen meter, stress level measurement, an AMOLED display, 5 atmosphere waterproof casing, decent battery life. Scoring an impressive 4 out of 5, listen in for full details.

You can hear Fevzi on BBC Surrey & Sussex on the first Monday of every month and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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Fevzi Turkalp, thw Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest technology news and reviews. This week; how can you improve the signal quality using an indoor aerial? The makers of Mini cars, Apple computers, and many other companies are struggling to source enough microchips to satisfy demand due to a global shortage, and Google has started asking more people to prove their date of birth when creating an account, but why?

First Gadget of the Week are the Skullcandy Hesh ANC over the ear headphones. These foldable lightweight headphones feature active noise cancellation via 4 mics, a fast charging battery capable of 22 hours' of playback, 40mm drivers for high quality sound, built-in microphone for making and taking calls, and buttons for controlling your playback, they even include the handy Tile technology that means you can track them using the Tile app if you can find them if you can't remember where you left them. Available in a range of colours, these impressive headphones scored 4 out of 5. Listen in for more details.

Second Gadget of the Week are the Jam Bookshelf Speakers. These powered speakers feature bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, along with RCA and AUX wired connections, and offer impressive sound quality for their size and price. Available in a range of colours, these also scored themselves an impressive 4 out of 5. Listen in for more

You can hear Fevzi on TalkRADIO every Saturday night/Sunday morning around midnight Taand can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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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; Amazon is hoping that people's buying habits during the pandemic will continue as their profits tripled over the year, but is this good for the highstreet and are big companies profiteering a little too much?

Gadget of the Week is the Genki Instruments Wave For Work. This is an ingenious bluetooth enabled ring which you wear and, via buttons built into it, control various functions on your PC by pressing and/or gesturing, such as raising and lowering volume, starting and stopping audio, switching presentation screens and so on. With even more functionality to come, this is a great gadget to look out for. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.

You can hear Fevzi on BBC Berkshire every Saturday around midday and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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Fevzi Turkalp, thw Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest technology news and reviews. This week; how can you improve the signal quality using an indoor aerial? The makers of Mini cars, Apple computers, and many other companies are struggling to source enough microchips to satisfy demand due to a global shortage, and Google has started asking more people to prove their date of birth when creating an account, but why?

First Gadget of the Week are the Skullcandy Hesh ANC over the ear headphones. These foldable lightweight headphones feature active noise cancellation via 4 mics, a fast charging battery capable of 22 hours' of playback, 40mm drivers for high quality sound, built-in microphone for making and taking calls, and buttons for controlling your playback, they even include the handy Tile technology that means you can track them using the Tile app if you can find them if you can't remember where you left them. Available in a range of colours, these impressive headphones scored 4 out of 5. Listen in for more details.

Second Gadget of the Week are the Jam Bookshelf Speakers. These powered speakers feature bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, along with RCA and AUX wired connections, and offer impressive sound quality for their size and price. Available in a range of colours, these also scored themselves an impressive 4 out of 5. Listen in for more

You can hear Fevzi on TalkRADIO every Saturday night/Sunday morning around midnight and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; MI5, the UK secret service, has launched its own official Instagram account in an attempt to improve its image and appeal to more applicants.

First Gadget of the Week is the Amazfit GTR 2e. Featuring an always on Amoled screen, oxygen saturation, sleep quality, stress levels, and heart-rate monitoring, 90 sports modes and voice control, it will also present you with a PIA health rating. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Tile tracker. These small devices come in a range of shapes, colours and sizes to allow you to keep track of anything you need to, such as luggage or even a pet. Connecting to both Android and iOS devices, these are available singly or in a pack and are ideal for those needing to keep an eye on their property. Scoring 

You can hear Fevzi on TalkRADIO every Saturday night/Sunday morning around midnight 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 discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; a new scam called FluBot is attacking Android users by posing as a delivery shipping text message that tricks users into downloading a supposed tracking app which is actually malware designed to steal all your information and then spread to all the device's contacts. How can you avoid this, and other malware infections? 

Gadget of the Week is the Withings BPM Core, a 3 in 1 wireless and tubeless blood pressure monitor. Sporting a display, the device also syncs up to the accompanying Healthmate app, it also offer a basic ECG capable of detecting atrial fibrillation, and a digital stethoscope able to detect the most prevalent heart diseases. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details on this and Withings' cheaper but less function rich BPM Connect

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The use of facial recognition for surveillance is to be banned by the EU. Though it won't apply to the UK following Brexit, the move could and maybe should signal a change in the UK, too. Plus the Irish Data Protection Commission is launching an investigation into the massive theft of users' data from Facebook.

First Gadget of the Week is the brilliant but expensive Ember Temperature Control Mug Version 2. Available in large 412ml and small 295ml sizes and in white and black, this ceramic coated stainless steel cup contains a rechargable battery in the base which recharges from an ingenious saucer base. Controlled by an app, available for iOS and Android, you set the desired temperature and it will maintain your beverage of choice at this temperature for around 80 minutes on battery, or all day if you leave it on the saucer. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full details.

Second Gadget of the Week are the Nanoleaf lighting kits. These kit contain a range of touch and sound controlled lights in various shapes capable of displaying 16 million different colours and temperatures, which you can attach to your wall. You can play games on them or have them react to your music. Slotting together to form any pattern you like, they're a great way to liven up any room's decor. Available in a range of kits, starting with 5 lights, they scored 3.5 out of 5, listen in to be enlightened on the full details.

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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; Ocado, famous for delivering groceries, are investing in robotics start up Karakuri to develop self-driving vehicles and even robots which will not just deliver your goods to the kerb but even carry them to your kitchen.

Gadget of the Week is the Homedics UV-CLEAN Portable Sanitisation Bag. This gadget looks like a little zip lock bag but it contains 4 UV lights which will sanitize any item you place within, such as a smartphone, keys, or facemask. Charged via USB it's claimed to kill over 99% of bacteria and viruses. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full details.

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