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

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6th May 2026 - Discussing Dire Phone Signals on BBC...

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2026/05/07

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jason Mohammad on BBC Radio Wales to discuss the issue of poor mobile phone signals after complaints were raised in Tenby following the situation worsening with the removal of a phone mast, affecting o2, Vodafone, and 3 users. If you're in one of these low signal areas is there anything you can do? This and much more advice on how to improve your connection and stay safe while doing so in the show.You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X

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15:01

4th May 2026 - Discussing VR in the Classroom on LBC

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2026/05/05

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Nick Abbot on LBC Radio to discuss how fifteen secondary schools in the London borough of Sutton have started a trial using seven minute VR sessions to help students cope with stress caused by exams, ADHD, problems at home etc. Is this a good idea or is there the risk it will come at the expense of more conventional, tried and trusted, methods of help from social and mental health services?You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X

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15:23

1st May 2026 - Some Good AI News & Tech Reviews on LBC

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2026/05/01

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; Finally a good story about AI as six residential care homes in Dorset trial using AI monitoring with some extremely encouraging results.Gadget of the Week goes to;Anker's Prime Charger. This mains powered compact desktop GAN charger features 4 USB-C and 2 USB-A sockets allowing you to charge up to six devices simultaneously and is capable of supplying up to 100 watts on the USB-C

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17:42

24th April 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC

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2026/04/25

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull with this week's tech news, including how Meta has confirmed they'll be tracking their employees' mouse and keyboard clicks to train their AI to use the same software, but are they being expected to train their own replacements at a time they've announced massive layoffs while investing in Artificial Intelligence? Plus, how ChatGPT became abusive and threatening after users abused it.Gadget of the Week goes to;TP-Link Archer NX500 5G AX3000

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10:47

22nd April 2026 - Talking AI on BBC Radio Cumbria

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2026/04/24

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Stephanie Finnon on BBC Radio Cumbria to discuss how Meta has confirmed it has started tracking its own employees' keys and mouse clics to train its AI to operate the very software those employees are using. What are the ethical implications of employees being expected to train AI to replace them? Just where is this all heading, and how worried should we be about the implications? Could even this text you're reading now eventually be outsourced and not

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22:03

20th April 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio...

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2026/04/22

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Booking.com suffers a data breach with certain customer details being stolen by hackers. What can people do to protect themselves from similar hacks in future?Gadget of the Week goes to;Yubikey's Security Dongles. These dongles are either USB or NFC enabled and connect to your device add a level of much needed security to your online life.LiberNovo Dynamic Ergonomic

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13:56

17th April 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC Radio

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2026/04/19

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; A journalist at The Atlantic asked Claud AI, the Artificial Intelligence by Anthropic, whether it was a good idea for the US military to use its technology. Its answer is quite enlightening.Gadget of the Week goes to;Wavlink's 5Gbps+ 95 watt charging USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. For those gaming, streaming, or doing anything else where a solid and reliable connection is required this

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15:09

10th April 2026 - Talking AI and More on LBC

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2026/04/12

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time, Anthropic have held back the release of their latest AI, Claud Mythos, over fears it's too advanced and potentially dangerous from a security point of view, putting everything from browsers to banks, even weaponry, at risk.Gadget of the Week going to;Amazon's Alexa+. This update to Amazon's AI is available for their newer Echo range, along with many older models, and offers

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2:24

8th April 2026 - Discussing Open Claw AI on BBC Radio...

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2026/04/10

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Drivetime on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the unveiling of a new agentic AI, Open Claw, but just how much autonomy should we be giving artificial intelligence, and should we be worried about where the technology could be heading?You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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17:37

9th April 2026 - Tech Reviews on BBC Radio London

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2026/04/10

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time, three tech picks with... Gadget of the Week going to;Audio Hijack by Rogue Amoeba. This Mac only audio recording and capture software can record from any source, including Zoom and Facetime calls, webinars and more. Ideal for those needing to record audio on their Mac. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more detailsUGreen's USB to Ethernet Adapter. This 5GB dongle

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6:05

8th April 2026 - A Guide to Buying Tech on BBC Radio...

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2026/04/09

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Katie Martin on BBC Radio Solent to discuss what criteria we should consider when buying gadgets, and when is the best time to buy a new gadget?You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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16:35

4th April 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC

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2026/04/08

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; an OFCOM study into internet use shows a large drop in the number of people using social media, but is it what it seems?Gadget of the Week goes to;Aqara's Camera Hub G350. This indoor security camera features pan, tilt, and can zoom up to 9x thanks to having both a 2k and 4k lens. With the ability to store locally on an SD card, NAS drive, or to the cloud. With AI powering it

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17:25

26th March 2026 - Tech Talk on BBC Radio London

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2026/03/26

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; A court case in the US has found against Meta and Google, finding they are harmful by design, knowingly creating environments which are addictive, using methods similar to gambling. With hundreds of other cases pending, where will these leave the social media giants and will governments need to implement regulations?Plus March 31st is World Backup Day, when we are all

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14:56

20th March 2026 - Talking AI & Tech on LBC

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2026/03/22

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the UK government backtracking on generative AI regulations, previously planning to allow AI to be trained on copyrighted material and now claiming no position. Just how much influence could the UK government have over a technology largely based and operating overseas, and where will the future of AI take us? Plus a look at the Alexa+ upgrade, this update claims to offer a massive advance in the AI capabilities and offer

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20:03

15th March 2026 - Talking Social Media Addiction on...

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2026/03/19

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Nick Abbot on LBC Radio to discuss the numerous court cases in America against Meta, owners of Facebook and Instagram, claiming the platforms are addictive and harmful, especially to under 16s, by using push notifications and encouraging doom scrolling. Are these platforms doing enough to protect their users or have they been hiding internal research showing the dangers?You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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16:41

13th March 2026 - World Sleep Day Tech and more on LBC

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2026/03/17

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss Grammarly disabling one of their features which allowed users to emulate the style of famous authors, such as Stephen King. With AI generated avatars of presenters actors, and even creating music in the style of specific acts, where will the future lead? Plus a look at World Sleep Day, geared to encouraging people to look at the quality of their sleep to help avoid health issues such as dementia.Gadget of the Week goes

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10:25

11th March 2026 - Talking Online Privacy on BBC Radio...

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2026/03/16

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Gorrell to discuss online privacy. Just what are we signing away when we tick that box online, use chatbots, or download that app which asks for too many permissions, and what can we do to improve matters?You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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25:29

12th March 2026 - Talking Tech & Reviews on BBC Radio...

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2026/03/14

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Eddie's got a loose ear problem but is it covered? What are your rights if a product you've bought breaks during normal use?Gadget of the Week goes to;AgfaPhoto's Realiview APF3200 Digital Photo Frame. Available from 7 inches up to a whopping wall mountable 32 inches, this digital photo frame is Wi-Fi enabled and can show your photos and videos in style. With 32gb of

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12:31

6th March 2026 - Talking AI and the Military on LBC

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2026/03/11

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Tom Slater on LBC Radio to discuss OpenAI's agreement with the US's Department of War to use its technology in military research and operations. With protests already taking place in the US, just how much of a violation of privacy, both for those in the US and outside, does this pose and should we be more worried about where the use of AI in warfare could take us all? Plus a look at the new Apple products, including the MacBook Neo laptop, with a lower

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7:33

5th March 2026 - Talking Generative Apps on BBC Oxford

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2026/03/10

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Adam Ball on BBC Radio Oxford to discuss which AI reliant apps people use, what advances will it bring but should we be allowing ourselves to become too dependant upon Artificial Intelligence given the negatives inherent in the technology, including to the environment?You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and Bluesky

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