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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Gorrell on BBC Radio Sussex to discuss how to protect your smartphone data. Should we be Spring cleaning out phones to remove apps we don't often use, especially as so many demand permission to access so much of our information? Plus how do we back up our data in case our device fails?
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#Location
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#Games
#Apple
#Goolge
#Spyware
#Information
#Memory
#Download
#Uninstall
#Backup
#Cloud
#iCloud
#Automatic
#Android
#iOS
#Contacts
#Photos
#Movies
#Videos
#Messages
#Whatsapp
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss how the rise of AI is causing an increase in the cost of gadgets due to the global demand for ram and storage, and are AI results already being influenced by sponsorship?
Gadget of the Week goes to
Microsoft's 365 Premium free for a year for students. Coming with 1tb of online storage and access to Microsoft's top of the range AI, plus a year's access to LinkedIn Premium Career. Ideal for students and those job hunting. Details on how to grab this deal are in the show.
Corsair's Galleon 100SD Computer Keyboard with built-in Stream Deck. This high performance mechanical keyboard comes with a built-in 12 button customisable Stream Deck where the number pad would usually reside, featuring a 720x180 pixel display and two rotary dials, this is ideal not just for gamers but anybody looking to automate repetitive tasks. More in the show.
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#Intelligence
#Data
#Centres
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#Ram
#Memory
#Storage
#Price
#Increase
#Global
#Nuclear
#Power
#Water
#Production
#Shrinkflation
#Crucial
#Micron
#Clutch
#Shopping
#Research
#Bots
#ChatGPT
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins John Beattie on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the proposed social media ban for under 16s. How would this ban work, can it work, and are there already measures on the books that could be better implemented?
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk tech and answer listener questions. On the show; With talk of a social media ban for under 16s, why are they proposing it and how would it be implemented?
Listener questions include
- How often should you charge a power bank?
- What is the best headset to use for dictating via AI?
- What is the difference between 3,4, and 5g?
- Is Starlink more advanced than other broadband providers?
- What to do if a mobile phone isn't of the quality you need or require
- Is Duck Duck Go's browser worthwhile using?
- What are the best programs or devices for those with sight issues?
- How can you convert 8mm and VHS footage to digital?
- Converting footage on an SD card to another video format
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Soundcore'S Work AI Voice Recorder. Around the size of a pound coin, this microphone clips on to clothes, sticks magnetically to the back of your phone, or comes with a cord, with a built in battery offering around 8 hours' recording, or 32 hours with a supplied clip on case. This uses AI to transcribe your conversations to text, differentiating between speakers, and can also translate. With 300 minutes of free transcription a month or a subscription model for those needing more, this could be ideal for those needing to keep a lot of notes from conversations.
Elgato's Video Capture. This gadget sits between your 8mm or VHS player and your PC or laptop and converts your footage to digital formats for easy storage or sharing. An excellent way to preserve your precious memories.
R0DE's SmartLav+ Smartphone Lavalier Microphone. Fitted with a standard 3.5mm TRRS plug, this clip on microphone is ideal for those requiring high quality audio, such as podcasters or film makers. Supplied with a foam pop shield for extra clarity and a Kevlar reinforced 4ft cable, this microphone is also compatible with R0DE's free iOS and Android Reporter App. Ideal for those looking for high quality recordings whether at home, in the studio, or on the go.
R0DE's AI-Micro Ultra Compact Duel Channel Audio Interface. This compact USB interface offers high quality audio recording whether connected to your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android or more. Compatible with virtually any microphone fitted with a 3.5mm plug, and with a headphone out socket, too, this supports USB-A, USB-C and Lightning cables. Ideal for those wanting excellent sound quality from their recordings.
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#Addiction
#Power
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#Digital
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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss whether 2026 could be the year of the humanoid robot. Designed to be helpers around the home are they really advanced enough just yet to be truly useful? While the AI is certainly progressing, have the robotics caught up sufficiently? Plus, being connected online, are they a security risk?
Gadget of the Week goes to;
Devolo's Magic 2 WiFi 6 Next Wifi Kit. This kit combines both mains wired and wireless connections to create a mesh network around your home or office, improving coverage. With Wifi 6 implementation for extremely fast wireless connections, this kit comes in different packs to suit all needs. Scoring 4.5 out of 5
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#Robot
#Home
#Helper
#Robotics
#Vacuum
#Cleaner
#Security
#Safety
#Companionship
#Counselling
#Sex
#Chores
#Cleaning
#Ironing
#Future
#Servant
#Dexterity
#iRobot
#Skynet
#Terminator
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#Devolo
#Magic
#2
#Wifi
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#Mesh
#Network
#Electric
#Circuit
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