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; data pertaining to hundreds of millions of Facebook users that was stolen in January has resurfaced publicly online, and Microsoft is selling Augmented Reality headsets to the US Army. 

First Gadget of the Week is the Wave For Work Smart Ring by Genki. Worn on the index finger, this ingenious gadget has three buttons that replicate buttons on your computer, allowing you to control software and even raise and lower volume by twisting your wrist. Particularly ideal for those making conference calls or presentations, and even musicians.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Belkin UV Sanitiser and Wireless Charger. Not only a QI wireless charger to power your phone, this gadget claims to kill over 99% of bacteria, you simply pop your phone (or anything small enough) inside and press a button for it to use UV light to cleanse it.

You can hear Fevzi on TalkRadio every Sunday morning just after midnight and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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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; a new study shows gambling and in-game 'loot boxes' are linked, these are incentivised purchases in computer games that offer extra random items. 

Gadget of the Week is the T-Rex Pro by AmazFit. Made by Zep Health, this ruggedized fitness tracking smart watch features a 1.3" Amoled screen, has 100 fitness programs, GPS, and is waterproof to 100 metres. With blood oxygen monitoring along with 24hr heartrate tracking, and sleep monitoring, and bluetooth to allow it to display text messages and more from your phone and long lasting battery, this gadget offers a whole lot of functionality for those looking after their health. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details.

You can hear Fevzi on TalkRadio every Sunday morning just after midnight 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 the latest tech news and reviews. This month; how can you transfer all your data from an Android phone to and Apple phone? Choosing an alternative to Microsoft Office 365

First Gadget of the Week is the Withings Sleep Analyzer. This ingenious gadget goes under your mattress, however thick, and monitors your sleep pattern with medical precision. With the ability to detect sleep apnia, among other conditions, and can synchronise with the Withings health app and give you advice on how to improve your sleep and therefore your health, including the ability to output the data to share with your physician. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.

Second Gadget of the Week is the Belkin Phone Sanitiser. This gadget not only serves as a wireless QI battery charger but by placing your phone inside it uses ultraviolet light to sanitise your phone, or any other object you place inside, killing a claimed 99% of bacteria.

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

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes to discuss the latest tech news, reviews and advice. This week; Phone companies have been told they need to do more to help stop the spread of fraudulent calls and texts, often using spoofed numbers. Google solve a problem in Android WebView which was causing some apps, such as BBC Weather, to not function. 

Gadget of the Week 1 is the Withings Scanwatch. This hybrid smartwatch features a real analogue dial but also offers an ECG monitor that can detect atrial fibrillation, blood oxygen meter, sleep tracker, respiratory monitor, heart tracking, long lasting battery and more. Available in 38mm and 42mm sizes to suit your wrist size. Scoring a very respectable 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.

Gadget of the Week 2 Crucial X8 portable external USB storage. Available in sizes up to 2TB and connecting via USB-C SSD they offer blistering transfer speeds. These palm-sized gadgets are the ideal way to expand the capacity of your PC, Mac, Android or similar device.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Fake News is back in the real news as the bosses of several social media platforms appeared before the American Congress to answer questions over how they allow the spread of disinformation.

Gadget of the Week is the Withings Scanwatch. This hybrid smartwatch features a real analogue dial but also offers an ECG monitor that can detect atrial fibrillation, blood oxygen meter, sleep tracker, respiratory monitor, heart tracking, long lasting battery and more. Available in 38mm and 42mm sizes to suit your wrist size. Scoring a very respectable 4.5 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, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on Talk Radio UK to discuss the latest picks of tech. On the show there's;

Anker's Nebula Capsule II, a smart projector around the size of a can of soda that is capable of a 720p resolution and has Android 9 built in, allowing it to download and use thousands of apps. With wireless, Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity, and reasonable quality speakers, this impressive gadget scores 4/5

Minisforum H31G mini PC, a tiny computer around 6 inches square that still packs a punch with an NVidia 1050ti graphic card capable of gaming, but also has the ability to upgrade the memory, storage, and CPU. Fitting in Bluetooth and the latest wifi standard, Minisforum offer the ability to configure the system to your requirements.

Lastly, Network Attached Storage, or NAS, such as the Synology DS1621+ and DS220+ which connects to your home network and allows you to store and access your data from any system, and also protects your data with redundancy by backing up to two drives at a time. You can store all your photos, videos, files to a secure unit you control. An ideal solution to avoid using cloud storage you may not trust.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andy Jones on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news. This week; a lot of the UK will finally be getting access to ultra-fast broadband with 85% having it available by 2025, but why not 100% of the population and are there better solutions? 

Gadget of the Week is the Western Digital WD Black P50 external HD. Connecting via USB C this solid state drive is aimed primarily at gamers and offers an extremely high speed solution to those looking for extra storage. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details.

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

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; lost cats and incoming puppies, plus Netflix is experimenting with cracking down on password sharing, but how can they do it? 

Gadget of the Week is the Nokia 5.4 mobile phone. This budget £159 duel-sim Android phone offers everything you need, including a very high resolution 48MP camera, 6.39" display, decent size battery, 64gb of upgradeable storage, and 4GB of ram, along with a guarantee it will continue to have security updates for 3 years, and is available in a range of colours. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full details.

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Amazon opens the first of its till-less stores outside of America, Amazon Fresh, where customers can buy without all the hassle of human interaction, but is this the future of shopping? 

Gadget of the Week is Joy For All Companion Pet Cat, an animatronic cat designed for the elderly and those with dementia, autism or other issues, it purrs, meows, blinks, moves and interacts with the person, reacting to petting and hugging, bringing comfort and reducing stress. There's also a dog version. Priced around £95 it could be ideal for those with a relative who could benefit from the companionship. Scoring 4 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, the Gadget Detective, joins James Cannon on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to answer listener questions and review the latest gadgets. This week; Choosing CCTV equipment for your home, investing in Crypto, the Government plans for an NHS Covid Passport, choosing a new TV, 

Gadget of the Week 1 are the Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones which offer both Bluetooth and wired connectivity, support Siri and Google Assistant, are foldable, and have a good battery life and excellent sound quality for the price.

Gadget of the Week 2 is the Sandisk iXpand wireless Charger Sync. With Qi wireless charging for phones and tablets that support it, this device can also back up your data to internal storage while it's charging. Available in 120gb and 256gb sizes, this is an ideal solution to those who usually forget to back up their photos and videos.

You can hear Fevzi on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex on the first Monday of every month around 2.30pm and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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