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

12:27

2nd October 2026 - Weekly Tech Talk on LBC

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

2026/10/02

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to scrap their latest model, 6.1 Astra, after it proved to be unreliable and deceptive. Another AI was persuaded by developers to circumvent its own filters and provide information on how to create a bioweapon. Are we playing with fire with this technology? Plus a look at Amazon Prime Day, taking place on the 6th and 7th of

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13:32

25th September 2026 - Talking AI Agents Hacking...

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

2026/09/28

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC for his weekly roundup of tech news and reviews. This week; Another incident of an AI agent going rogue, this time hacking its way into Australian healthcare, resulting in the Australian government threatening legal action against OpenAI, the company behind the agent. Plus a quick look at Apple's new computers, capable of running advanced AI locally.You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can

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21:46

24th September 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC...

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

2026/09/27

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss all the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Another rogue AI agent, this time from OpenAI, has been detected, this time infiltrating the Australian government. With Australia threatening legal action, what could be the ramifications?Gadget of the Week goes to;Wokyis G7 dock for Mac Studio and Mini. This Thunderbolt enabed dock, which looks like a Gameboy, is designed to sit on top of your Mac Studio or Mini,

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15:31

18th September 2026 - A Vinyl Special on LBC Radio

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

2026/09/20

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the increasing interest in listening to music on vinyl, are we turning our back on the digital formats in favour of what was long considered a dead format? What should you look for when you're in the market for a turntable/record player?Gadget of the Week goes to;Majority Stylo Turntable. This compact and stylish turntable features Bluetooth and RCA output, a built-in pre-amp, and Audio-Technica cartridge. Available in a range

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8:38

12th September 2026 - Discussing AI's Threat to...

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

2026/09/15

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach on LBC News to discuss how the people at Anthropic, the company behind Claud AI, have warned that Artificial Intelligence could wipe out humanity within the next ten years if we're not careful with how the technology is used and developed. Are the warnings hyporbolic or should we really be concerned about the threat AI poses to

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14:14

11th September 2026 - DIscussing Apple's New Products...

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

2026/09/13

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Apple launch their new range of products, including the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and their first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, along with their new Watch and AirPods 5. Are any of the new phones worth considering, given the prices?You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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17:16

10th September 2026 - Apple Launches and Gadget...

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

2026/09/11

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Apple launch the 18 Pro, Pro Mox, and the new foldable Duo, which comes with a price to match its size, along with updates to their Watch and Airpods range.Gadget of the Week goes to;Victrola Wave. This high quality record player features Bluetooth and Auracast, allowing a much wider connection range, RCA output wth switchable preamp, all in a stylish design available

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13:52

4th September 2026 - The Best from EFI in Germany on LBC

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

2026/09/06

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull to discuss the latest tech on display at IFE? the gadget expo in Germany, where all the latest trends are shown.Gadget of the Week goes to;Anker Mindbase. This hub for your smart home can coordinate up to 40 gadgets, includes an AI brain to allow local processing and supports up to 40tb of storage.Soundcore SleepLab Pro. This sits beside your bed and can monitor your sleep without using a camera or anything touching you, instead utilising a form

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13:44

28th August 2026 - Discussing Changing Solar Panel...

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

2026/08/30

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; In England, Scotland, and Wales, it has become legal to use plug in solar panels, benefitting those unable to access their roof or afford the more expensive installations. While they don't operate the same way as the conventional solar panels we are familiar with could they be a solution for some consumers?You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am

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20:40

27th August 2026 - Tech Talk & Reviews on BBC Radio...

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

2026/08/28

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; A tired Fevzi talks water and electricity costs due to AI while Australia bans music that is largely or wholly AI generated from their charts. Plus do all cables go to Heaven?Gadget of the Week goes to;Audio Pro's A15 W Speakers. Capable of creating a whole home audio setup via wifi, and able to be paired to create stereo, they even have bluetooth, a rechargable

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9:19

21st August 2026 - UK Cinemas Could Ban Smart Glasses...

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

2026/08/23

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; To stop piracy, The UK Cinema Association are considering a ban on smart glasses, such as Meta's Ray-Bans, which allow the wearer to record the screen, but are smart glasses the future?You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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2:37

18th August 2026 - Discussing the Meta Court Case in...

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

2026/08/19

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime to discuss the trial in California against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, following accusations were made they intentionally designed their services to be addictive, and also harvested the data of minors. With potential penalties in the hundreds of billions of dollars the outcome, especially with this being one of many such cases pending against the company, the ramifications could be widespread

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13:40

14th August 2026 - AI News and a Tech Reviews on LBC

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

2026/08/16

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull to bring the latest tech news and reviews. This week; In response to EU regulations, Anthropic announce that their AI Claud will be adding a watermark to all the content their Artificial Intelligence creates, but what are the ramifications be when AI can be used for various reasons? Gadget of the Week goes to;Audio Pro's A15 W Speakers. Capable of creating a whole home audio setup via wifi, and able to be paired to create stereo, they even have

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18:02

12th August 2026 - Tech Reviews and News on BBC Radio...

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

2026/08/14

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On the show; Anthropic, the company behind Claud AI, has announced that to be in line with European Union laws anything their AI tools produce will carry a watermark denoting it is the product of AI, but could this result in confusion in just how much AI was used and for what purpose?Gadget of the Week goes to;Majority Folio Bluetooh Vinyl Record Player. This recordplayer,

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13:35

7th August 2026 - Weekly Tech News & Reviews on LBC

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

2026/08/09

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to bring his weekly roundup of tech news and reviews. This week; Apple has gone back to the Investigative Powers Tribunal to challenge the UK government's demand that the company maintain a way to access user's information, but is this potential invasion of users' privacy warranted to combat crime?Gadget of the Week goes to;The Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 NVMe SSD. Available in 1,2, and 4TB sizes, this blisteringly fast storage can be fitted

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11:56

31st July 2026 - How To Avoid Dangerous Tech on LBC

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

2026/08/02

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; the electrical Safety First Group has issued a warning about a range of travel adapters purchased through AliExpress, Amazon Martketplace, eBay, TikTok Shop etc. How can we ensure the products we buy are safe to use?You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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14:49

30th July 2026 - Tech News & Magical Reviews on BBC...

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

2026/07/31

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Apple announce AI On Device, where the AI operates on the device rather than sending data over the internet to be processed, is they the way to go? What happens when one AI tries to hack another AI? Gadget of the Week goes to;Particula GoChess Wizard Harry Potter Chess. With 32 levels of difficulty, this electronic chess set is authentic to that seen in the Harry Potter

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14:03

24th July 2026 - Will We Be Renting Our Tech? on LBC

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

2026/07/27

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC for his weekly look at the latest tech news and reviews. This week; the trend for companies to try to get customers to subscribe for products rather than buy them outright, as Apple is about to announce in the US. Is it in the customer's interests?You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky

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15:43

17th July 2026 - Weekly Tech News & Reviews on LBC

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

2026/07/20

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; th proliferation of fake adds, including those for air conditioners taking advantage of the hot weather. What can the authorities do to clamp down on them, and how can we protect ourselves? Gadget of the Week goes to;Fiio Snowsky Disc. This ultra slim aluminium alloy portable music player supports micro-SD cards up to 2TB for massive amounts of music storage in high quality as it

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20:38

16th July 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio London

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

2026/07/17

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; How do we keep our phones cool in this hot weather? Plus, a way to tackle charging port problems.Gadget of the Week goes toKioxia Exceria Pro G2. Available in 1, 2, and 4TB sizes, these SSDs feature blisteringly fast read speeds of up to 14,900 and are an excellent way to expand the storage capacity of your PC or Mac, especially if performance is a priority. Scoring 4.5

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