12th June 2022 - The Tech Help Phone-In on LBC
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 ...
34m Jun 14, 2022
34m
11th June 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
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 D...
14m Jun 13, 2022
14m
7th June 2022 - Pondering Pet Accounts on BBC Radio Scotland
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 restric...
11m Jun 10, 2022
11m
6th June 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Surrey & Sussex
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 pro...
11m Jun 07, 2022
11m
4th June 2022 - Talking Tech News and Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
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 editio...
17m Jun 06, 2022
17m
2nd June 2022 - Discussing Plans To Switch Off Copper Telephony On LBC
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 De...
4m Jun 04, 2022
4m
28th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
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 ...
17m May 29, 2022
17m
21st May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
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 w...
16m May 23, 2022
16m
17th May 2022 - Discussing Elon Musk & Twitter on BBC Radio London
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....
9m May 20, 2022
9m
16th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Surrey & Sussex
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 password...
13m May 18, 2022
13m
14th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
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. Supp...
16m May 15, 2022
16m
7th May 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
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...
14m May 09, 2022
14m
6th May 2022 - Pick of the Tech on BBC Surrey & Sussex
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...
10m May 06, 2022
10m
30th April 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
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 prea...
16m May 01, 2022
16m
26th April 2022 - Discussing Elon Musk buying Twitter on BBC Radio London
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...
7m Apr 26, 2022
7m
23rd April 2022 - Tech News and Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
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 Wee...
17m Apr 24, 2022
17m
16th April 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
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 Blue...
17m Apr 17, 2022
17m
9th April 2022 - Tech News & Reviews (and Chocolate Cake) on BBC Berkshire
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 a...
21m Apr 10, 2022
21m
4th April 2022 - News and Reviews on BBC Surrey & Sussex
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 O...
12m Apr 07, 2022
12m
2nd April 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; A look at solar gadgets as a way to combat rising energy bills. Solivus has released what they term a solar sculpture, a stylish installation which is capable of recharging an electric car. There are solar blinds, which are an alternative if you cannot have sola...
13m Apr 04, 2022
13m
26th March 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The EU has reached an agreement aimed at curbing the dominance of 'big tech', the Digital Markets Act. This anti-trust bill, which would affect companies such as Facebook, Google, Apple and the like would force companies to open up their platforms and services, ...
17m Mar 27, 2022
17m
19th March 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
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 is finally to pass the Online Safety Bill aiming to clamp down on the spreading of disinformation online, intentional spreading of nudity, cyber bullying, encouraging suicide, and other acts, but how well structured and enforceable is the bill,...
18m Mar 20, 2022
18m
12th March 2022 - Tech News and Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news. This week; the ZOE Covid tracking app, developed by Kings College London and ZOE and used by millions of people to track the pandemic, is to lose its UK government funding. Why would the UK Government cut funding to something so important while the pandemic is still a concern? Gadget...
17m Mar 17, 2022
17m
12th February 2022 - Valentine's Day Ideas on BBC Radio Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; a couple of gadgets ideal for Valentine's Day gifts. First Gadget of the Week is The Love Box. This bamboo box with lid features a pixelated heart on the front and can be tethered to an app on your smartphone, allowing you to send text or graphic messages to the box,...
15m Feb 14, 2022
15m
5th February 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; although they say they have now stopped, the mental health text service Crisis Text Line (CTL) had been sharing data with Loris.AI, an artificial intelligence system designed to construct responses, but even with the data supposedly anonymised it raises serious questi...
15m Feb 07, 2022
15m
31st January 2022 - Tech Talk & Reviews on BBC Surrey & Sussex
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest in all things tech. This time; Neil Young's music has been removed from Spotify after the singer protested the platform carrying Joe Rogan's podcast due to it spreading Covid misinformation, and now Joni Mitchell and other artists look to follow him in leaving. What responsibilities do platf...
15m Feb 03, 2022
15m
29th January 2022 - News & Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Walker on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Elon Musk, of Space X and Tesla, has told investors that their work in robotics could soon be more important than their other areas. Just how much will robots change our lives, in what jobs will they be taking over and will we one day have robot doctors and surgeons? ...
17m Jan 31, 2022
17m
22nd January 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
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 started a "No Place To Hide Campaign" aimed at stopping companies, such as Facebook, from using end-to-end encryption on their messaging apps, purportedly to combat child abuse but how could easier access to our private communications be ex...
14m Jan 26, 2022
14m
22nd January 2022 - Talking About Brain Implants On LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news. Elon Musk has announced he's ready to start clinical trials for implanting microchips into the human brain, where they can read and interpret the brain's signals to control artificial limbs. After successful trials on animals, clearance for human trials is being sought but is humanity ready for where t...
13m Jan 24, 2022
13m
19th January 2022 - Discussing schools using the Yondr system on BBC Radio Oxford
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kat Orman on BBC Radio Oxford to discuss schools stopping students using smartphone and smartwatches in class by using a system called Yondr, where students are required to place their devices in a secure lockable pouch. Under discussion, what smartwatches are capable of and whether denying students access to smart devices during school hours is a good...
13m Jan 21, 2022
13m
15th January 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news. This week; a class action against Meta, the owners of Facebook, and representing all UK based users who accessed the platform between 2015 and 2019 could potentially see them receiving a cash compensation for the accessing of their data. Gadget of the Week is the Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid. T...
15m Jan 16, 2022
15m
10th January 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Surrey & Sussex
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news. This time; the reintroduction of mobile phone roaming charges in Europe by some companies following Britain's departure from the EU. First Gadget of the Week goes to Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse. This ergonomic mouse is designed for PC and Mac but will work on iPads, too, and shaped to f...
13m Jan 11, 2022
13m
9th January 2022 - Talking Tech on TalkRADIO
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest tech news. On the show; two of the biggest mobile phone companies in the US have agreed to delay the rollout of 5G C-Band services after plane makers complained the signals could interfere with plane avionics. Plus Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader has reported being stalked after finding an Apple Ai...
9m Jan 10, 2022
9m
8th January 2022 - The Pick of CES 2022 on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley to discuss what's been unveiled at the CES 2022 in Las Vegas, including ◙ BMW's E-Ink paint which allows cars to change colour, currently as long as it's a shade of grey. ◙ The Schlage Wifi Enabled Deadbolt Lock which allows you to lock and unlock your front door using and Apple Watch, or your iPhone's TouchID, FaceID, or on lock keypad. ...
15m Jan 09, 2022
15m
7th January 2022 - CES 2022 News on BBC Hereford and Worcester
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Malcolm Boyden on BBC Hereford and Worcester to discuss news from CES 2022 in Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Show. Under discussion are the colour changing BMW, a finger nibbling stress toy, advancements in TV from Samsung with their QDLED technology and LG with their similar tech, and even VR glasses for cows (no, really) Main gadgets being look...
10m Jan 08, 2022
10m
2nd January 2022 - Discussing the "Y2K22 Bug" on LBC News
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins David Harper on LBC News to discuss the Y2K22, an email glitch being likened to the Millennium Bug discovered by Microsoft in Exchange Server, one which affects the way dates are stored and could stop emails being delivered. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #News #Rev...
5m Jan 05, 2022
5m
2nd January 2022 - Tech Help Phone-In on LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull for an hour of tech news, reviews, help and advice, even a quiz and a look at the best tech of the year. Questions include; what is the best home alternative to high-speed broadband, where to get a good value 4K camcorder, why don't more TVs feature Bluetooth for headphones, the best way to set up a Google Nest Mini, are folding phones a gi...
47m Jan 05, 2022
47m
1st January 2022 - 4 of The Best Gadgets of 2021
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley for a New Year's Day edition with four of the best gadgets of the last year. The Soundcore Motion Boom. This portable Bluetooth speaker offers 30watts of audio power and is designed for outdoor use, but can be used indoor too. With great sound quality even at high volumes, IPX7 waterproofing, very good battery life with the ability to use...
18m Jan 03, 2022
18m
28th December 2021 - Digital Decluttering on BBC Radio Scotland
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Connie McLaughlin on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss a digital declutter. How important is it to get rid of all those unwanted files, photos, apps, and videos from your smartphone or tablet, and how do you go about it? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News ...
4m Dec 28, 2021
4m
27th December 2021 - Tech Help Phone-In on LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk all things tech and answer listeners' questions. On the show; a look at some of the best gadgets of the year, choosing a smart speaker, the phasing out of ISDN lines,  Questions include; Choosing the best browser for Windows, changing the voice of a fitted car GPS, choosing a word processing app for an iPad, choosing an OLED ...
48m Dec 28, 2021
48m
25th December 2021 - Christmas Day Pick of 2021's Best Gadgets
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley for a Christmas Day edition. On this festive show; four of the best gadgets from 2021, and how to pick up a bargain without worrying about the sales. The Logitech Combo Touch. This combined keyboard and case is available for various models of iPad and offers both a high quality keyboard and a case with kickstand which connects magneticall...
18m Dec 26, 2021
18m
20th December 2021 - Christmas Gift Ideas on BBC Surrey & Sussex
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Shaun Tilley on BBC Surrey and Sussex to discuss the pick of the best gadgets and give some ideas for Christmas gifts. On the nice list there is... The Ember Temperature Controlled Mug. This mug, available in black or white, has an internal battery which recharges from an accompanying saucer and, by connecting to the app, will heat up to a desired tem...
11m Dec 22, 2021
11m
18th December 2021 - Top Gadget Picks on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to bring his list of Top Tech Picks, ideal Christmas gift ideas for the gadget lover in your life. On his list this time are... The Anker PowerConf C300 webcam. This webcam features 1080p resolution at 60pfs, two microphones to facilitate noise cancelling, and adjustable field of view, face tracking with auto-panning, and...
16m Dec 19, 2021
16m
11th December 2021 - The Top Gadget Picks on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss his pick of the best tech and maybe give you some ideas for an ideal Christmas present with his second list of five. On the Top Gadget Picks this time... The Logitech Crayon. This alternative to the official Apple Pencil lacks pressure sensitivity but costs a lot less, making it ideal for iPad users look...
15m Dec 11, 2021
15m
5th December 2021 - The Pick of the Best Gadgets on TalkRADIO
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andre Walker on TalkRADIO to discuss a pick of gadgets that could be ideal for Christmas gifts, plus some tips on getting the best deal. Plus is there a redesigned MacBook Air due and is it worth waiting?  The Top Gadget Picks are... 1. The Nokia 6310. This reimagined update of the classic mobile phone features all the basics you need from a phone, i...
32m Dec 08, 2021
32m
4th December 2021 - Top Gadget Picks on BBC Radio Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss his pick of the best tech if you're shopping for somebody special this Christmas, and the best way to buy them. Gadget Detective's Top Gadget Picks... 1. The HoMedics Deep Tissue Percussion Massager. Supplied with several heads for targeting different muscles and with three power levels this could be ideal to ...
14m Dec 07, 2021
14m
29th November 2021 - The Pick of Tech on BBC Surrey & Sussex
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. Calls to make resellers more responsible for any dangerous gadgets they sell, and what to look for when buying gadgets to avoid running into problems. First Gadget of the Week are the Jabra Evolve2 85 Wireless PC Headset. These high-end over the ear wireless headphone...
13m Dec 01, 2021
13m
28th November 2021 - Talking Fast Fibre Optics on TalkRADIO
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO to discuss the latest tech news. In Japan advances in internet technology have seen record breaking speeds of 319TB per second, the equivalent of being able to download around 80,000 movies in a second, how could this revolutionise all of our lives?  Gadget of the Week is the Google 6 Pro smartphone. Featuring one of the mos...
9m Dec 01, 2021
9m
27th November 2021 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; A look at Black Friday and Cyber Monday, how we're all succumbing to consumerism at the cost of environmentalism, and the impact of Covid on the supply of many highly sought products wanted for Christmas, plus a look at how to set up stock alerts and check prices on t...
16m Dec 01, 2021
16m
21st November 2021 - Tech News & Help on LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk tech and answer listener questions. On the show; Apple announce a self servicing program, allowing customers to repair their own devices, either themselves or independently. However, how practical will this be when devices are designed to be difficult to open, and what other concerns should we have before attempting this? Lis...
20m Nov 22, 2021
20m