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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Nick Abbot on LBC Radio to discuss the numerous court cases in America against Meta, owners of Facebook and Instagram, claiming the platforms are addictive and harmful, especially to under 16s, by using push notifications and encouraging doom scrolling. Are these platforms doing enough to protect their users or have they been hiding internal research showing the dangers?
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss Grammarly disabling one of their features which allowed users to emulate the style of famous authors, such as Stephen King. With AI generated avatars of presenters actors, and even creating music in the style of specific acts, where will the future lead? Plus a look at World Sleep Day, geared to encouraging people to look at the quality of their sleep to help avoid health issues such as dementia.
Gadget of the Week goes to
Withings Sleep Analyzer. This ingenious mat slips underneath your mattress and measures your sleep, detecting how much was light or deep sleep, the quality of your breathing and much more. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in the show
Apple Watch Series 11. With features capable of detecting sleep apnoea, along with many other health related functions, these are ideal for those wanting to monitor their health. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.
Soundcore's A30 Ultra-Comfortable Sleep Earbuds with ANC. These active noise cancelling earbuds are high-tech earplugs which block out noise and allow for a better quality sleep, especially useful if your partner snores! Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Gorrell to discuss online privacy. Just what are we signing away when we tick that box online, use chatbots, or download that app which asks for too many permissions, and what can we do to improve matters?
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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; Eddie's got a loose ear problem but is it covered? What are your rights if a product you've bought breaks during normal use?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
AgfaPhoto's Realiview APF3200 Digital Photo Frame. Available from 7 inches up to a whopping wall mountable 32 inches, this digital photo frame is Wi-Fi enabled and can show your photos and videos in style. With 32gb of onboard storage as well as a MicroSD Card memory slot and accompanying app, there's plenty of ways to enjoy or share your memories. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show
Twelve South's PowerCapsule. This MagSafe compatible charger connects either via USB C or wirelessly using Qi 2 technology and comes in 5000 and 10,000mAh capacities, wrapped in vegan leather this is a high quality and stylish way to keep your phone's battery topped up on the go. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in the show.
Apple's MacBook Neo. This new entry level laptop features a 13" screen, has the same aluminium shell as others in their range, and runs the same OS, at a more affordable price and ideal for those looking for an Apple laptop for general use but without the cost and available in a range of colours. Scoring 4.7 out of 5, more in the show.
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Tom Slater on LBC Radio to discuss OpenAI's agreement with the US's Department of War to use its technology in military research and operations. With protests already taking place in the US, just how much of a violation of privacy, both for those in the US and outside, does this pose and should we be more worried about where the use of AI in warfare could take us all? Plus a look at the new Apple products, including the MacBook Neo laptop, with a lower specification than others in the range it's still a powerful and cheaper alternative. 
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