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

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11th December 2025 - 4 Fantastic Gadgets on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkap, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Gadgets of the Week are; The Murena FairPhone 6. This smartphone features a modular design allowing you to replace parts such as the camera, charging port, screen, battery, sensors and far more, making repair far easier. On top of this it runs a de-Googled version of the Android OS, called /e/OS, which doesn't collect and share your data the way Android normally does. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details in the show AgfaPhoto Realishot C130 Compact Digital Camera. Sitting between a compact and DLSR camera, this features a built in 10x optical zoom with excellent zoomed performance compared to most lenses, Sony sensor, 4K video recording and much more. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show. The Metz 24MPE7002Z 24 Inch Portable TV. This 24 inch portable streaming TV features Wi-Fi and ethernet connections, a rechargeable battery capable of three hours' viewing, HDMI output, and Google Play, giving access to all the streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, decent quality speakers and more. Ideal for those going camping or simply need a portable, convenient way to catch up on your favourite shows. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show QDos Optiguard Eco Glass Plus and Privacy series of phone screen protectors. Available with and without privacy protection, blocking those trying to view your screen from an angle, and for a range of phones, these screen protectors can save you a fortune if you drop your phone, saving the screen from a potentially very expensive repair. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show You can hear the Gadget of the Week on BBC Radio London just after 1pm every other Thursday and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Eddie #Nestor #BBC #Radio #London #GadgetoftheWeek #Murena #FairPhone #6 #Modular #Smartphone #eOS #Android #Repair #Replace #Camera #Google #Degoogled #Battery #Ports #Apps #Agfaphoto #Realishot #C130 #Compact #Digital #Sony #Lens #Bridge #Zoom #10x #Quality #Metz #24MPE7002Z #Portable #Streaming #TV #Rechargeable #Camping #Travelling #Wifi #Ethernet #Google #Play #Apps #Netflix #Amazon #Disney #HDMI #QDos #Optiguard #Eco #Glass #Plus #Privacy #Screen #Protector #Crack #Break #Protection #Privacy
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5th December 2025 - Code Red for AI plus a Review on LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest development in Artificial Intelligence with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, declaring a Code Red as Google release their latest and much improved version of AI. Where will this all lead, and how concerned should we be? Plus a Gadget of the Week, the Murena Fairphone 6. This smartphone features 12 user replaceable parts, including the screen, camera, battery, fingerprint sensor and much more, making it far easier to repair than most other phones, plus it runs a version of Android that is de-Googled, called /e/OS, that doesn't have all the telemetry of Google's OS spying on you. For more details on this remarkable phone, listen in. 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 #Clive #Bull #LBC #Radio #OpenAI #Google #ChatGPT #Code #Red #AI #Artificial #Intelligence #Garlic #Future #Safety #GadgetoftheWeek #Murena #Fairphone #6 #Smartphone #Modular #Replaceable #Repairable #Screen #Camera #Sensor #Android #eOS
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27th November 2025 - Black Friday Deals on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Why is Black Friday so called, and why does the UK celebrate? More importantly, how do we avoid being ripped off with misleading price? First Gadget of the Week is Crucial T710. This ultrafast 4TB NVMe SSD offers a massive capacity and is ideal for upgrading the storage of your PC or compatible console. Second Gadget of the Week is the Anker Prime Charger. This desktop charger offers 200watt output and features 4 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A ports, delivering up to 100watts per USB-C port. Third Gadget of the Week is Eufy S340 Solocam Security Camera. This wireless dual camera security camera features pan, tilt, zoom tracking and comes with a solar panel so doesn't need external power, it can even follow targets around a corner if mounted correctly. Fourth Gadget of the Week is Logitech Pebble Keys 2. This ingenious keyboard can connect to Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS and can connect to three devices at once, switching between them. Fifth Gadget of the Week is the Withings Sleep Analyser. This matt goes under your mattress and monitors your sleep, heartrate, the quality of sleep, and even look for signs of sleep apnoea. Sixth Gadget of the Week is the Arturia V Collection Pro. This collection of 45 softsynths include a wide range of synthesizers and are an ideal addition to any musician's arsenal. You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London every other Thursday just after 1pm and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Jim #Davis #BBC #Radio #London #Black #Friday #Cyber #Monday #Price #Discount #Consumer #Protection #CamelCamelCamel #Keepa #Check #Returns #Amazon #Credit #Guide #GadgetoftheWeek #Crucial #T710 #NVMe #SSD #4TB #Storage #PC #Console #PS5 #Anker #Prime #Charger #Desktop #USBA #USBC #200watt #Eufy #S340 #Solocam #Solar #Panel #Pan #Tilt #Follow #Security #Wireless #Logitech #Pebble #Keys #2 #Keyboard #Windows #Mac #iOS #Android #Switch #Withings #Sleep #Analyser #Matt #Mattress #Apnea #Apnoea #Health #Tracking #Medical #Arturia #V #Collection #Softsynths #Synthesizers #Music #Composing
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21st November 2025 - Black Friday Special on LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC with a Black Friday special, how to spot a bargain and avoid a rip-off. On the show Questions include; - Are British consumers being ripped off with misleading prices compared to US consumers? - What to look for when buying a robot vacuum cleaner - Will we ever see laser vinyl record players? - Do robot vacuums work on carpets? - Setting up a NAS backup unit - Will the Switch 2 be cheaper towards Christmas? - Are we neglecting charities by focusing on finding bargains? Gadgets of the Week are; Crucial's T710 ultrafast 4TB SSD NVMe drive, which is ideal for expanding your system's storage, also available in others capacities Anker's Prime Charger, a desktop charger that can charge up to 6 devices with a total output of 200watts Eufy's Solocam S340, a subscription free dual camera solar powered security camera that can pan and tilt to follow intruders Arturia's V Collection Pro, a collection of 45 softsynths which are ideal for music enthusiasts or composers Aqara's Smart Locks, an ideal upgrade to your normal door lock, allowing remote unlocking, time access and more, available with or without keypad options Microsoft 365 Personal Edition, available for students with a student email address is free for a year You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and Bluesky @GadgetDetective.com #Fezvi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Clive #Bull #LBC #Radio #Black #Friday #Sales #Bargains #Amazon #CamelCamelCamel #Keepa #PriceSpy #Idealo #Robot #Vacuum #Robovac #Eufy #Anker #Samsung #Sony #LG #Synology #NAS #Storage #HDD #Backup #Data #RAID #Nintendo #Switch #2 #Smile #Charity #Charities #Crucial #T710 #NVMe #SSD #Internal #Drive #Anker #Prime #Charger #Desktop #Eufy #Solocam #Solar #Power #S340 #Pan #Tilt #Security #Camera #Arturia #V #Collection #Softsynths #Musician #Composer #Aqara #Smart #Lock #Remote #Timed #Keypad #Microsoft #365 #Personal #Edition #Student
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13th November 2025 - Discussing Phone Contract Increases on LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss new rules introduced by OFCOM regarding mobile phone midterm price increases, calling for more clarity. What can you do if your contract is increasing unreasonably above inflation, as happened with O2? 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 #Clive #Bull #LBC #Radio #OFCOM #Midterm #Mobile #Phone #Contract #Prices #Inflation #Increases #Customer #Protection #Rules #Law #O2 #EE #BT #Vodafone #Virgin #Broadband #Internet #Migration
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