10th July 2025 - Roundup of the Best Bargains on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; Is AI benefitting people and are those not using it missing out?
Gadget of the Week One is Eufy Solocam E30. This outdoor wireless security camera comes with a solar panel that can be mounted up to 3 metres from the camera and requires only 2 hours' sunlight a day. With a 2K sensor, AI tracking that can detect humans, cars etc, and 360 degree pan and tilt to follow detections. Subscription free, footage is stored on a memory card or can be linked to an optional base station. The score is 4 out of 5
Gadget of the Week Two is the Crucial X9 2TB external SSD. This tiny external SSD packs in a massive 2TB of storage in something small enough to fit in your pocket. Capable of 1050mb transfer speeds this is an ideal way to expand your computer's storage. Score was 4 out of 5
Gadget of the Week Three is the Logitech MX Keys. This keyboard is able to connect to three devices, such as a Mac, PC, tablet etc and switch between them, a very high quality replacement for your keyboard. Score is 4.5 out of 5
Gadget of the Week Four is the Elgato Camlink 4K External Capture Card. This handy device turns your high end camera into a webcam, ideal for those looking to podcast or just capture high quality video.
Gadget of the Week Five is the TP-Link Deco BE65. This Wifi 6 equipped home mesh system comes with three units that allow you to extend superfast internet coverage throughout your home using the newest wireless protocols.Â
Gadget of the Week Six is the Aqara U200 Smart Lock Kit. With a keypad and fingerprint recognition this smart lock fits to your lock and allows you to open it without using a key. Scoring 4 out of 5
Gadget of the Week Seven is the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus. This bluetooth speaker packs in a powerful sound and is also waterproof and even floats in water.Â
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
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26th June 2025 - Tech Reviews on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time;
1st Gadget of the Week is the AGFAPhoto RealiMove MC3X. This 3 axis stabilised mini-camera incorperates a gimble for smooth motion and can film in up to 4K resolution and photos in 20mp quality. With a 3.5 inch screen and capable of filming in landscape or portrait mode, this features built in Wifi and comes with a memory card. Scoring 4 out of 5
2nd Gadget of the Week Aqara U200 Lite. This smartlock can be attached to the inside of any door and can be opened via a phone app using NFC or Bluetooth. Capable of integrating with home assistants such as Google Home or Amazon Alexa, this can even unlock the door automatically as you approach and could be ideal for those with limited motion. Scoring 4 out of 5
3rd Gadget of the Week is the TwelveSouth Airfly Pro 2. This gadget plugs into a auxillary audio socket and gives it bluetooth compatibility allowing you to connect wireless headphones. At the flick of a switch it can also become a bluetooth reciever, allowing you to connect a device such as a mobile phone, to your car's audio input and offers extremely high quality audio. Scoring 4 out of 5
4th Gadget of the Week is the Arturia Keystep 37. This 3 octave slim keyed controller keyboard features an arpeggiator and allows you to play your software and hardware synthesizers. Scoring 4.5 out of 5
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12th June 2025 - Tech Reviews 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;Â
Gadget of the Week One is the Twelve South PlugBug 120 Watts. This charging hub is capable of charging 4 devices simultaneously at up to 70 watts using USB-C, including laptops, tablets, phones, and so on and has travel adapters for a plethora of countries included in the travel case. The world's first charger with Apple's Find My tech built in for when you misplace it. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details in the show.
Gadget of the Week Two is the Aqara Video Doorbell. Standing out from many others by offering 24/7 recording this video doorbell is ideal for the security conscious this comes with a 95db wireless indoor chime unit. Capable of running either from batteries or being wired in, which is required for 24/7 recording, this doorbell stores the footage on the indoor chime unit and can also backup to a cloud or network storage. It even offers local face recognition and two way audio communication over an app that includes voice changer technology. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for the full lowdown
Gadget of the Week Three is the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2. This advanced sensor uses MMwave radar technology and can integrate with your other home automation technology to, for instance turn on a side light when you get into bed, or turn on the light when it detects you on the landing, it can even detect when somebody has fallen and if they're breathing. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show. Capable of detective up to five people at once and differentiate between people and pets etc. A great way to automate your home. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.
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29th May 2025 - The latest Tech Reviews on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Cherry Healey on BBC Radio London with the latest tech news and reviews. On the show this time; Avoiding the pitfalls of buying an Apple product with insufficient ram or storage and how to expand your storage later.
First Gadget of the Week is the Acasis Tool-free TBU405 ProM1 M.2 NVMe external SSD enclosure. Connecting via superfast Thunderbolt and USB4 this enclosure allows you to use any compatible M2 SSD, which is easy to fit, and includes a cooling fan. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more details in the show.
Second Gadget of the Week is the Crucial P310 M2 SSD. This solid state drive is available in 1,2, and 4TB sizes and offers blisteringly fast transfer speeds, ideal for adding much needed storage to your computer at an affordable price. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.
Third Gadget of the Week is the Twelve South Backpack. This gadget fits to the back of an iMac and offers a handy shelf on which you can pop your external drive out of the way to make your desk and life tidier.
Fourth Gadget of the Week is the Anker Prime Charger. With a total of 200watts charging and offering 6 USB ports, 2 USB-B ports and 4 USB-C ports capable of up to 100watts fast charging this is a great little gadget. At the time of broadcast you can get a free pair of good quality wireless/wired rechargeable bluetooth Soundcore Q30i headphones if you order the charger via Amazon.
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
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15th May 2025 - Tech News and Reviews on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; How will the tariffs instigated by President Trump affect the cost of tech and could there be shortages? Plus, which earbuds does the Gadget Detective use?
First Gadget of the Week with the Amazon offer of the Anker Laptop Powerbank and Eufy scales has now ended but included a 25000ma powerbank which features 165 watt output, has 3 USB-C and 1 USB-A socket, two built-in USB cables, ideal for topping up devices including laptops and phone, along with the Eufy electronic weighing scales, which are ideal for those whom like cake (who doesn't?). It's worth keeping an eye on Amazon to see if they repeat the deal.
Second Gadget of the Week is the Logitech Combo Touch, this combination of keyboard and case for the iPad has an integrated robust kickstand and a high quality backlit dockable keyboard with trackpad. With various models available to suit different iPads these are a great way to revolutionise how you use your tablet. Scoring 4.5/5
Third Gadget of the Week is the Logitech MX Keys Mini. This small backlit keyboard detects your hand and turns on to save the rechargeable battery. With the ability to connect to three devices and switch between them you can control multiple devices, including Macs, iPads, Linux and Windows PCs, even Androids. Scoring 4.5.5
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