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; 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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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss all the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Another rogue AI agent, this time from OpenAI, has been detected, this time infiltrating the Australian government. With Australia threatening legal action, what could be the ramifications?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Wokyis G7 dock for Mac Studio and Mini. This Thunderbolt enabed dock, which looks like a Gameboy, is designed to sit on top of your Mac Studio or Mini, but will work with any compatible computer, features a flip up screen, and provides a range of programmable shortcut buttons, an NVME slot for extended storage, a CFExpress port, USB-A and USB-C sockets, SD Card slot, 8K video passthrough, and more. Scoring 4 out of 5, one to check out if you want to add extra functionality to your computer.
Aqara FP400 Spatial Multisensor. This uses milimeter radio connects to an Aqara hub can track up to ten people in a room and turn on and off heating, lighting and so on accordingly. So sensitive it can detect if somebody is sitting still by their breathing and capable of detecting zones so it can turn on specific devices, this is a great way to automate your home.
Fiio FT1 Pro. These open back planar magnetic wired headphones offer excellent sound quality and come with a sturdy case. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details 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 to discuss the increasing interest in listening to music on vinyl, are we turning our back on the digital formats in favour of what was long considered a dead format? What should you look for when you're in the market for a turntable/record player?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Majority Stylo Turntable. This compact and stylish turntable features Bluetooth and RCA output, a built-in pre-amp, and Audio-Technica cartridge. Available in a range of colours, this is ideal for those looking to get back into enjoying their vinyl.
Victrola Wave Turntable. This high quality record player features Bluetooth and Auracast, allowing a much wider connection range, RCA output with switchable preamp, all in a stylish design available in a range of colours. 
Victrola Soundstage soundbase with remote. This is designed to sit below your turntable, as a TV soundbar, under a monitor, or even on its own and delivers room filling sound. Connecting via RCA, USB-C, or optical inputs, it features a subwoofer output and Bluetooth streaming for wide ranging connectivity.
Victrola Tempo Speakers. These Bluetooth enabled bookshelf speakers come in a range of colours to make the Victrola Wave turntable and feature RCA, 3.5mm AUX, Optical, and USB-C connectivity, along with a subwoofer output. An ideal way to enjoy whatever you're listening to.
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 Andrew Peach on LBC News to discuss how the people at Anthropic, the company behind Claud AI, have warned that Artificial Intelligence could wipe out humanity within the next ten years if we're not careful with how the technology is used and developed. Are the warnings hyporbolic or should we really be concerned about the threat AI poses to mankind?
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