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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Drivetime on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the unveiling of a new agentic AI, Open Claw, but just how much autonomy should we be giving artificial intelligence, and should we be worried about where the technology could be heading?
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time, three tech picks with... 
Gadget of the Week going to;
Audio Hijack by Rogue Amoeba. This Mac only audio recording and capture software can record from any source, including Zoom and Facetime calls, webinars and more. Ideal for those needing to record audio on their Mac. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details
UGreen's USB to Ethernet Adapter. This 5GB dongle plugs into your USB-C socket and gives you an ethernet socket that's ideal for high speed, reliable networking. Also available in 2.5GB and 1GB options, these score 4 out of 5, more in the show.
Amazon's Alexa+. This update to Amazon's AI is available for their newer Echo range, along with many older models, and offers much improved functionalities. Free for Amazon Prime users, this brings a much more conversational experience. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more.
You can hear the Gadget Detective on 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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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Katie Martin on BBC Radio Solent to discuss what criteria we should consider when buying gadgets, and when is the best time to buy a new gadget?
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; an OFCOM study into internet use shows a large drop in the number of people using social media, but is it what it seems?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Aqara's Camera Hub G350. This indoor security camera features pan, tilt, and can zoom up to 9x thanks to having both a 2k and 4k lens. With the ability to store locally on an SD card, NAS drive, or to the cloud. With AI powering it to recognise and track human intruders, and even recognise sounds like babies crying, plus the ability to integrate into many of the home networks available, such as Nest, this is an ideal way to improve your home security or simply keep an eye on your children or pet. Thanks to detachable ears, it even looks like a cute little rabbit!
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; A court case in the US has found against Meta and Google, finding they are harmful by design, knowingly creating environments which are addictive, using methods similar to gambling. With hundreds of other cases pending, where will these leave the social media giants and will governments need to implement regulations?
Plus March 31st is World Backup Day, when we are all encouraged to ensure we're backing up our data. The Gadget Detective explains the best practise for backing up.
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Aqara's Smart Camera Hub G350. This home indoor security camera combines 2k and 4k cameras offering up to 9x zoom, and comes with detachable rabbit ears and pan, tilt, zoom functionality with AI detection and compatibility with your existing home setups. With a memory slot designed like a mouth, because why not? Scoring 4 out of 5 this is a great, and cute, way to keep an eye on your home or children.
Kioxia's Exceria Plus G2. These compact external USB-C SSDs offer 1 and 2tb capacities and are an ideal way to back up your data, especially for World Backup Day.
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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