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

12:53

10th July 2026 - AI Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/07/12

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; Parents have been warned by the National Crime Agency not to share images of their children online due to AI being used to sexualise them, at the same time as Meta has announced users can use their Muse AI to take and alter the profile images of other Instagram users.Gadget of the Week goes to;The BodyPark ATOM. This AI powered device contains a high quality camera and

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12:56

3rd July 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/07/04

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news. This week; Meta's Ray Ban Smart Glasses have started putting some previously free features behind a subscription paywall, notably one that's used by those with hearing issues, is this fair on those who bought the product under the impression the features were included? Are subscription models in general getting exploitative?Gadget of the Week goes to;Majority D100X Powered Bookshelf Speakers. These powered

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21:05

2nd July 2026 - Tech News and Reviews on BBC Radio...

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/07/02

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Netflix is to use an AI version of Gene Wilder's voice for their new Willy Wonka showGadget of the Week goes to;Sharp's 55HM5245K Smart TV with TiVo+ built in. This 55 inch 4K TV features a QLED screen for a vibrant picture, has TiVo+ built in for live and on demand viewing, Freely (the new streaming service), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for great picture and sound,

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17:15

27th June 2026 - TV Tech and Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/29

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC with the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The death of the TV aerial as more and more TV is sourced via our internet connection, often built into our smart TVs, especially with the introduction of Freely. How long will broadcast TV survive and what happens if your internet goes down?Gadget of the Week goes to;Sharp's 55HM5245K Smart TV with TiVo+ built in. This 55 inch 4K TV features a QLED screen for a vibrant picture, has TiVo+

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5:13

23rd June 2026 - Discussing Old Tech on BBC Radio...

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/27

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Mike Zeller on BBC Radio Cumbria to discuss a new survey that found millions of us are holding on to old, defunct tech for a variety of reasons, sometimes nostalgia but also for security or doubts on how to dispose of them properly.You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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21:37

18th June 2026 - Audio Tech Reviews on BBC Radio London

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/19

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time;Gadget of the Week goes to;Dali Kupid Speakers. These bookshelf or desktop speakers under 10" tall have a sound quality that belies their small size by offering excellent sound quality. Available in a range of colours. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more info in the show.Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos 5.1 Speaker System. This 6 speaker speaker setup is ideal for upgrading the

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9:13

15th June 2026 - Discussing the Social Media Ban on...

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/17

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

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18:48

15th June 2026 - Discussing the UK Under 16 Social...

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/15

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

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15:16

12th June 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/14

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,

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16:57

5th June 2026 - Weekly Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/08

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

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17:40

4th June 2026 - 4 Fresh Gadget Reviews on BBC London

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/05

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

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3:56

1st June 2026 - Discussing using AI for shopping on...

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/06/04

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

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14:18

29th May 2026 - AI Tax and a Gadget Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/29

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

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12:31

22nd May 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/24

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

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19:23

21st May 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio London

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/21

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

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4:47

21st May 2026 - Talking OFCOM Regulating Social Media...

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/21

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

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17:23

15th May 2026 - Weekly Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/15

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Reuters reports that the big tech companies, such as Meta and Google, are funding children's digital wellbeing material, partnering with the likes of Sesame Street and the Girl Scouts, to educate children on how to use the internet safely, but is this all as purely altruistic as it first appears?Gadget of the Week goes to;Elgato's Cam Link 4K. This handy little USB gadget turns your DSLR or

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15:59

7th May 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio London

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/13

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest news and reviews. On the show; The Civil Aviation Authority gives the go ahead for trials of drone delivery services, starting with Amazon performing the first in Darlington. Are we ready for these deliveries, and is the tech ready? Gadget of the Week goes to;Soundcore Work. This ultra compact recorder comes in two parts, a small microphone and a charging base. Using GPT powered AI, this innovative

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12:37

9th May 2026 - The Latest Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/11

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest news and reviews. On this week's show; Instagram turns off end-to-end encryption for private messaging, what does this mean for user's privacy and could messages be used for other purposes?Gadget of the Week goes to;Aqara's P100 Multi-State Sensor. This innovative and compact adhesive sensor can detect movement, tilt, orientation, vibration, whether a window is opened and much more. When attached to an object, be it

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4:04

7th May 2026 - Discussing Amazon Drones on BBC Breakfast

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice &... ·

2026/05/08

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins BBC Breakfast to discuss plans by Amazon to trial deliveries by drone in Darlington, ahead of a planned wider use if the trial is successful. Will the trial be successful, is the technology advanced enough, are there privacy concerns, and are people ready to have these drones buzzing around carrying packages?You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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