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 and reviews. This week; The new Apple iPhone Duo, their first foldable iPhone, is now available for pre-order. With a 5.4" screen when closed and a 7.8" screen when opened it makes it capable of displaying maps, ebook and other apps more clearly, but is it really worth the much higher price than other iPhones in their range, or from other manufacturers? With the cost of tech increasing due to the rise in memory prices, is rent to own going to replace buying outright? If you can't afford one of the new iPhones where should you look for a cheaper alternative?
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 Tom Slater with the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Google removes free access to its higher tiers AI, Pro and Flash. What does the future hold for AI as technology improves to the point where online AI isn't even required?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Apple's Mac Studio. Designed for AI from the ground up and capable of running AI models offline and without having to upload sensitive data.
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 Jon Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Google Maps launches a petrol and diesel map, showing up-to-date prices for fuel to help combat the rising cost.
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Kioxia Exceria G3 M.2 NVME SSD drives. These SSD drives are blisteringly fast and come in 1,2,and 4TB models, offering ample storage and can be installed internally or into an external caddy. An ideal way to expand the storage capacity of, or speed up, your computer. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more info in the show
Dali SUB E-12 F subwoofer. This subwoofer features a 12 inch aluminium cone offering 170W RMS of power and is designed for both music and cinematic sound. A great way to enhance your audio entertainment. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in the show
Voxblock audiobook Player. This great litte gadget is designed for children and doesn't require any apps or Wifi to work, making it safe for them to use unsupervised. You purchase physical blocks that look like books which drop into the base device and play back the story as audio. With a headphone socket for private listening and hundreds of books already available, this rechargable gadget is ideal for keeping children amused for hours on end. It even has a bedtime mode that will play for 20 minutes before switching off. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details.
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 to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to scrap their latest model, 6.1 Astra, after it proved to be unreliable and deceptive. Another AI was persuaded by developers to circumvent its own filters and provide information on how to create a bioweapon. Are we playing with fire with this technology? Plus a look at Amazon Prime Day, taking place on the 6th and 7th of October, and how to spot a real bargain.
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Anker Prime 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station. This need charger plugs into a power outlet and sits on your desk, where it offers 2 USB-A charging ports and 4 USB-C charging ports, all +IQ enabled. Ideal for those needing to charge multiple devices quickly. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more.
UGreen HDMI 2.1 Cable. This slim design cable is capable of high speeds and is available in a range of lengths to suit your needs. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in the show.
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 Clive Bull on LBC for his weekly roundup of tech news and reviews. This week; Another incident of an AI agent going rogue, this time hacking its way into Australian healthcare, resulting in the Australian government threatening legal action against OpenAI, the company behind the agent. Plus a quick look at Apple's new computers, capable of running advanced AI locally.
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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