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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  1. Oct 30

    30th October 2026 - Discussing Video Doorbell Security on LBC

    Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Amazon launches Neighbours in the UK, a social media platform built into the Ring doorbell camera but open to anybody, where people can post security alerts or just pictures of their cat. Can it compete with other similar platforms and are there other privacy issues? Gadget of the Week goes to; Aqara G410 video doorbell. With two way audio, highly accurate alerts due to its mmWave Radar sensor, 2K video quality that includes facial recognition, an included chime hub you have inside your home, and the ability to be either battery or mains powered, this is an excellent option for those looking to add a video doorbell to their property. Eufy S4 video doorbell. This wired doorbell features OmniTrack AI tracking and auto-framing, True 180 degree Panoramic view with VR Mode through a headset or on your phone, allowing you to explore your surroundings, a 9MP Ultra HD with Colour Night Vision video quality, and Smart Home compatability with no monthly fees. A top tier addition to your home security 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 @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Clive#Bull#LBC#Radio#Amazon#Neighbours#Neighbors#Ring#Doorbell#Social#Media#Platform#Alerts#Notifications#Security#Facebook#Whatsapp#Threads#Twitter#Data#Police#GadgetoftheWeek#Week#Aqara#G410#Video#Local#Storage#Cloud#Subscription#Eufy#S4#Door#App#Speaker#Microphone#Privacy#VR#180#Facial#Recognition#Tracking

    30th October 2026 - Discussing Video Doorbell Security on LBC

  2. Oct 29

    27th October 2026 - Faulty iPhone Duos discussed on BBC Radio Scotland

    Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins BBC Radio Scotland's Drive Time to discuss the issues announced with Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable smartphone. Are the issues as bad as reported and how will Apple resolve them, and is the Duo worth buying or is there a better alternative for your money? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#BBC#Radio#Scotland#Drive#Time#Apple#iPhone#Duo#Foldable#Smart#Phone#Problems#Issues#Faults#Screen#Wearables#Future

    27th October 2026 - Faulty iPhone Duos discussed on BBC Radio Scotland

  3. Oct 25

    23rd October 2026 - Talking Online Security on LBC

    Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; A major security flaw has been discovered in PHP, a language used by a massive number of websites, by using AI to check for flaws, causing the administrators to take many down until the vulnerability can be addressed. How can users protect their personal information online and ensure they don't get hacked? Gadget of the Week goes to; Yubico's YubiKey range of USB dongles. These pop into your device's USB port to offer a hardware based second factor authentication, meaning others cannot get into your online accounts so easily as they need the physical dongle. An excellent addition to your online security armour. 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 @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Clive#Bull#LBC#Radio#PHP#Security#Threat#Hack#Patch#Update#Vulnerability#AI#Artificial#Intelligence#Data#Information#Server#Passwords#Usernames#Bitwarden#OnePass#Incogni#DeleteMe#Encryption#Scam#Contracts#GadgetoftheWeek#Yubico#Week#Yubikey#USB#Hardware#Dongle#Two#Factor#Authentication

    23rd October 2026 - Talking Online Security on LBC

  4. Oct 17

    16th October 2026 - Discussing the iPhone Duo on LBC

    Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The new Apple iPhone Duo, their first foldable iPhone, is now available for pre-order. With a 5.4" screen when closed and a 7.8" screen when opened it makes it capable of displaying maps, ebook and other apps more clearly, but is it really worth the much higher price than other iPhones in their range, or from other manufacturers? With the cost of tech increasing due to the rise in memory prices, is rent to own going to replace buying outright? If you can't afford one of the new iPhones where should you look for a cheaper alternative? 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 @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Clive#Bull#LBC#GadgetoftheWeek#Week#Radio#Apple#iPhone#Duo#Foldable#Price#Screen#Finance#Memory#Storage#Care#Damage#Android#Motorola#Samsung#Google#AI#Artifical#Intelligence#Cloud#ChatGPT#Claude#Anthropic#Privacy#Data#Security

    16th October 2026 - Discussing the iPhone Duo on LBC

  5. Oct 12

    9th October 2026 - Talking AI news on LBC Radio

    Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Tom Slater with the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Google removes free access to its higher tiers AI, Pro and Flash. What does the future hold for AI as technology improves to the point where online AI isn't even required? Gadget of the Week goes to; Apple's Mac Studio. Designed for AI from the ground up and capable of running AI models offline and without having to upload sensitive data. 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 @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Clive#Bull#LBC#Radio#Tom#Slater#Google#AI#Artificial#Intelligence#Pro#Tier#Flash#Lite#Light#Free#Gemini#ChatGPT#Anthropic#OpenAI#CoPilot#Data#Peronal#Information#Centres#Environment#Future#Jobs#Weapons#Guardrails#Danger#Safeguards#GadgetoftheWeek#Apple#Mac#Studio#CPU#GPU#Memory

    9th October 2026 - Talking AI news on LBC Radio

  6. Oct 9

    8th October 2026 - Google Maps and Gadget Reviews on BBC Radio London

    Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jon Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Google Maps launches a petrol and diesel map, showing up-to-date prices for fuel to help combat the rising cost. Gadget of the Week goes to; Kioxia Exceria G3 M.2 NVME SSD drives. These SSD drives are blisteringly fast and come in 1,2,and 4TB models, offering ample storage and can be installed internally or into an external caddy. An ideal way to expand the storage capacity of, or speed up, your computer. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more info in the show Dali SUB E-12 F subwoofer. This subwoofer features a 12 inch aluminium cone offering 170W RMS of power and is designed for both music and cinematic sound. A great way to enhance your audio entertainment. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in the show Voxblock audiobook Player. This great litte gadget is designed for children and doesn't require any apps or Wifi to work, making it safe for them to use unsupervised. You purchase physical blocks that look like books which drop into the base device and play back the story as audio. With a headphone socket for private listening and hundreds of books already available, this rechargable gadget is ideal for keeping children amused for hours on end. It even has a bedtime mode that will play for 20 minutes before switching off. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details. You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London every other Thursday just after 1pm and follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#BBC#Radio#London#Eddie#Nestor#Google#Maps#UK#Petrol#Diesel#Price#Cost#Waze#GadgetoftheWeek#Week#Kioxia#Exceria#NVME#M2#1TB#2TB#4TB#SSD#Storage#Fast#Internal#External#Dali#SUB#E12F#Subwoofer#Audio#Cinematic#Music#Bass#Quality#Voxblock#Audiobook#Player#Blocks#Books#Stories#Children#Rechargeable#Headphone#Socket#Entertainment#Kids

    8th October 2026 - Google Maps and Gadget Reviews on BBC Radio London

  7. Oct 2

    2nd October 2026 - Weekly Tech Talk on LBC

    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 October, and how to spot a real bargain. Gadget of the Week goes to; Anker Prime 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station. This need charger plugs into a power outlet and sits on your desk, where it offers 2 USB-A charging ports and 4 USB-C charging ports, all +IQ enabled. Ideal for those needing to charge multiple devices quickly. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more. UGreen HDMI 2.1 Cable. This slim design cable is capable of high speeds and is available in a range of lengths to suit your needs. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in the show. 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 @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Clive#Bull#LBC#Radio#OpenAI#ChatGPT#Model#6.1#Astra#Deceptive#Safety#Hacking#USA#America#Trump#Dots#Meta#Muse#Agents#Chatbots#Amazon#Prime#Day#CamelCamelCamel#Bargains#Price#GadgetoftheWeek#Week#Anker#200w#6#Port#GaN#Charging#Station#UGreen#HDMI#2.1#Slim#Cable#Connect

    2nd October 2026 - Weekly Tech Talk on LBC

  8. Sep 28

    25th September 2026 - Talking AI Agents Hacking Australia on LBC

    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 follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Clive#Bull#LBC#Radio#OpenAI#Artificial#Intelligence#AI#Hack#Australian#Australia#Healthcare#Government#Sam#Altman#Social#Media#Facebook#Instagram#Law#Data#Centres#UK#America#Apple#Mac#Mini#Desktop#ChatGPT#Amazon

    25th September 2026 - Talking AI Agents Hacking Australia on LBC
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