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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news. This week; Meta's Ray Ban Smart Glasses have started putting some previously free features behind a subscription paywall, notably one that's used by those with hearing issues, is this fair on those who bought the product under the impression the features were included? Are subscription models in general getting exploitative?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Majority D100X Powered Bookshelf Speakers. These powered compact speakers come with HDMI ARC to allow you to connect to a TV, along with optical, phono, aux, Bluetooth, headphone socket, and a USB socket for playback of music or even powering another device, all controlled with an included remote. Available in black or white, these are an excellent upgrade to your home audio. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details.
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
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Netflix is to use an AI version of Gene Wilder's voice for their new Willy Wonka show
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Sharp's 55HM5245K Smart TV with TiVo+ built in. This 55 inch 4K TV features a QLED screen for a vibrant picture, has TiVo+ built in for live and on demand viewing, Freely (the new streaming service), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for great picture and sound, as well as a standard DVB tuner for over the air channels. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.
Aqara U500 Smart Lock. This range of smart locks either replace your current lock or fit over an existing lock, allowing you to remotely open and lock a door using Apple Home Key, fingerprint, NFC, and Matter over Thread. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.
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
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC with the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The death of the TV aerial as more and more TV is sourced via our internet connection, often built into our smart TVs, especially with the introduction of Freely. How long will broadcast TV survive and what happens if your internet goes down?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Sharp's 55HM5245K Smart TV with TiVo+ built in. This 55 inch 4K TV features a QLED screen for a vibrant picture, has TiVo+ built in for live and on demand viewing, Freely (the new streaming service), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for great picture and sound, as well as a standard DVB tuner for over the air channels. With a wide range of connections, including 3 HDMI sockets, this is an excellent choice if you're looking to upgrade your viewing experience without breaking the bank.
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
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Mike Zeller on BBC Radio Cumbria to discuss a new survey that found millions of us are holding on to old, defunct tech for a variety of reasons, sometimes nostalgia but also for security or doubts on how to dispose of them properly.
You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time;
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Dali Kupid Speakers. These bookshelf or desktop speakers under 10" tall have a sound quality that belies their small size by offering excellent sound quality. Available in a range of colours. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more info in the show.
Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos 5.1 Speaker System. This 6 speaker speaker setup is ideal for upgrading the sound quality of your TV, with a stereo soundbar, rear speakers, and wireless subwoofer. If you're on a budget and want to massively upgrade the sound quality of your viewing experience these are well worth considering. Scoring 4 out of 5, more info in the show.
We Are Rewind's WE-001 Portable Audio Cassette Player. This retro cassette player brings the tech up to date offering bluetooth and wired headphone connectivity, USB-C rechargeability offering ten hours or more playback, and even the ability to record. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.
We Are Rewind's Freddie EQ-002 Headphones. A great companion to the portable cassette player, these headphones have the same retro design brought up to date with wired and wireless bluetooth connectivity and up to 14 hours playback on a charge, they even come with interchangeable ear cushions in a range of colours. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.
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
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