1st April 2017 - The Latest Tech News on BBC Radio Berkshire

Apr 02, 2017, 12:46 AM

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jon Briggs on BBC Radio Berkshire to bring all the latest tech news. This week: Samsung are about to launch their latest flagship smartphones, the S8 and the S8+, but what new features do they have to offer? Plus the problem of "Smartphone Zombies", with a rise in pedestrian deaths, particularly in the US, due to people being distracted by using their mobile phones while out and about. Also this week, the problem of drones endangering aircraft.

The Gadget of the Week is the One For All Smart Zapper URC 8810. This ingenious remote control connects to your mobile phone and, via the downloadable app, gives you control of your TV, Hi-Fi and many other infra-red controlled devices. Listen in for more information, including how a reduced price has earned it 4 out of 5.

You can hear Fevzi on BBC Berkshire every Saturday at 7.40am and can follow him on Twitter @gadgetdetective

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