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

Gadget Detective - Fevzi Turkalp

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10:55

14th June 2022 - Discussing Google's LaMDA AI on LBC

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

2022/06/16

The Gadget Detective, Fevzi Turkalp, joins Tom Swarbrick on LBC to discuss a Google employee being placed on paid leave after claiming the company's AI, LaMDA, has become sentient, asking to be treated with respect and fearing death. What is the ramification of AI truly becoming sentient, what rights would the AI have? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these podcasts please consider subscribing and leaving a review,

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33:37

12th June 2022 - The Tech Help Phone-In on LBC

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

2022/06/14

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk tech and answer listeners' questions. On this show; is the NHS badly in need of changing their technology? Why is the EU going to force manufacturers to fit USB-C sockets, and why isn't the UK following suit? Do Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari have too much of a stranglehold on users? Questions include; when will we see a new type of battery introduced? Can you replace the battery in a Samsung phone? Problems updating a

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14:04

11th June 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio...

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

2022/06/13

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The UK Government has decided not to follow the European Union's plan to force manufacturers to fit a standardised USB-C charging socket. How will this affect the products we buy, will the UK end up losing out as a result? Gadget of the Week is the Eufy Video Doorbell Dual. This video doorbell features two cameras, one wide angle camera and another adjustable camera

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10:46

7th June 2022 - Pondering Pet Accounts on BBC Radio...

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

2022/06/10

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kaye Adams on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss people having pet accounts on social media. After their cat, Tiggy, was banned from Twitter after six years for being underage his owners are fighting to have his account, which had over 3500 followers, reinstated. Why do people set up these accounts and how well can social media platforms enforce age restrictions anyway? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy

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10:39

6th June 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Surrey &...

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2022/06/07

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; China is looking to expand its exploration of space with their own space station, collecting samples from asteroids, manned trips to Mars and the Moon, and a probe to Jupiter. First Gadget of the Week is the Anker Nebula Cosmos Max 4K. This home theatre projector produces a 4k image of up to 150 inches, has a 1500 lumen image brightness to avoid having to

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16:47

4th June 2022 - Talking Tech News and Reviews on BBC...

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

2022/06/06

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest technology news and reviews. This week; Elon Musk has ordered all staff to return to work, for a minimum of 40 hours a week, scrapping working from home. Is this a good idea given the pandemic hasn't completely abated? The Gadget of the Week is the ScanWatch Horizon from Withings. This special edition of Withing's already impressive ScanWatch is a hybrid watch featuring an analogue face with an integrated

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4:16

2nd June 2022 - Discussing Plans To Switch Off Copper...

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2022/06/04

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Castle on LBC Radio to discuss the government's plans to scrap the traditional copper telephone lines by 2025, a move that campaigners warn could cost lives as alternate options often rely upon a electricity supply and/or Wifi internet connection. Is this move to wholly digital communication a good idea? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a

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17:06

28th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio...

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2022/05/29

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring all the latest tech news and reviews. This week; changing the voice of your Amazon Alexa. Plus campaigners are complaining of the sexual assault on an avatar on Meta's Horizon Worlds virtual reality platform, what can the ramifications be, and what can be done to protect users? Gadget of the Week is the Arlo Pro 4 security camera. This wireless home security solution contains a rechargeable battery which lasts up to

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15:42

21st May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

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2022/05/23

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; smart contact lenses incorporating a screen, battery, and Wi-Fi connection, could soon be bringing a heads up type display directly to our eyes, showing such things as SatNav directions, facial recognition, advertising for nearby locations, and a lot more, but where will it end? First Gadget of the Week is the Anker 521 Portable Power Station. This heavy duty portable

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9:10

17th May 2022 - Discussing Elon Musk & Twitter on BBC...

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2022/05/20

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shay Grewal on BBC Radio London to discuss the Elon Musk's plan to purchase Twitter, which has hit a snag as questions over the number of fake 'bot' accounts are raised. With upheavels at the company already being felt and a sizeable forfeit if he backs out, will it go ahead? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review,

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13:17

16th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Surrey &...

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2022/05/18

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time there's the pick of the best software and gadgets, plus as Apple announces the end of the iPod, its inventor, Tony Fadell, warns about the dangers the 'metaverse' could bring. First Gadget of the Week is Lastpass. With our having to remember so many passwords for various sites this password service, available in free and subscription versions, makes life

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16:28

14th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

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2022/05/15

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Apple has announced that, after 21 years, they are discontinuing the iPod as more and more people choose to subscribe to music streaming services rather than store them on their device. Gadget of the Week is the Pocketalk Plus handheld language translator. Supporting more than 82 languages, this mobile phone sized gadget features a screen and camera and can

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13:53

7th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

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

2022/05/09

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The UK Government has revealed the Digital Markets Unit with plans to reign in 'big tech' to make them less predatory towards smaller companies, imposing penalties for failure to comply. Gadget of the Week is the CME Widi Master and Widi Jack. This is a solution for musicians looking to connect their instruments via MIDI but want to go wireless with very low latency,

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9:47

6th May 2022 - Pick of the Tech on BBC Surrey & Sussex

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2022/05/06

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; how best to use gadgets ergonomically with a selection of gadgets, plus a look at high-tech mirrors and the functionality they can bring. First Gadget of the Week is the BookArc from Twelve South. Designed primarily for Apple MacBooks, this stand allows you to place your Macbook in a space saving upright closed position, docking it to use with an external

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15:35

30th April 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio...

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

2022/05/01

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; research by British Gas has shown that the number of 'vampire devices', ones we leave plugged in on standby, is costing us money and also harming the environment, but what can we do to avoid it? Gadget of the Week is Robot Dog Bittle from Petoi. Available preassembled or in kit-form, this remote control educational toy can be programmed using free open source

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7:13

26th April 2022 - Discussing Elon Musk buying Twitter...

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

2022/04/26

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoke Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss Elon Musk buying Twitter, why he is buying it, and what changes users can expect, such as the long awaited edit button? Plus a look at 'vampire tech', gadgets that drain power even when they're on standby. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review,

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16:33

23rd April 2022 - Tech News and Reviews on BBC Radio...

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2022/04/24

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; What did Fevzi have for breakfast this week? Equity, the actors and artists union, has launched a new campaign aimed at protecting their members from the encroaching Artificial Intelligence that is threatening to take over many of their roles. Gadget of the Week is Jabra Evolve2 75 wireless headset and charging dock. With a dual foam design for better noise

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16:39

16th April 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

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2022/04/17

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter, had his first tweet turned into a Non-Fungible Token which sold for $2.9million, and is now worth rather a lot less. What is an NFT and are they a good investment? Plus, from where did the name Wendy come? Gadget of the Week is Bluetti AC200P-UK portable power station. This impressive 2000Wh powerbank is capable of powering up to

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20:43

9th April 2022 - Tech News & Reviews (and Chocolate...

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2022/04/10

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Choosing an alternate TV provider when there are so many available. With the focus on renewable energy as bills rise there has been an advance in solar power technology as a Swedish company develops a nano ink coating that can sprayed onto a surface which then acts as a solar panel capable charging in any light and of running smaller gadgets. Plus the pleasures of

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11:36

4th April 2022 - News and Reviews on BBC Surrey & Sussex

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2022/04/07

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest technology news and reviews. This week; Wyze, a company well known for their security cameras, has been revealed to have ignored a warning from Bitdefender three years ago that showed their cameras were hackable, leaving users vulnerable to intrusion. First Gadget of the Week are the Korg Opsix Native and Wavestate Native softsynths. These software versions are identical to their hardware

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