29th May 2025 - The latest Tech Reviews on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Cherry Healey on BBC Radio London with the latest tech news and reviews. On the show this time; Avoiding the pitfalls of buying an Apple product with insufficient ram or storage and how to expand your storage later.
First Gadget of the Week is the Acasis Tool-free TBU405 ProM1 M.2 NVMe external SSD enclosure. Connecting via superfast Thunderbolt and USB4 this enclosure allows you to use any compatible M2 SSD, which is easy to fit, and includes a cooling fan. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more details in the show.
Second Gadget of the Week is the Crucial P310 M2 SSD. This solid state drive is available in 1,2, and 4TB sizes and offers blisteringly fast transfer speeds, ideal for adding much needed storage to your computer at an affordable price. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more details.
Third Gadget of the Week is the Twelve South Backpack. This gadget fits to the back of an iMac and offers a handy shelf on which you can pop your external drive out of the way to make your desk and life tidier.
Fourth Gadget of the Week is the Anker Prime Charger. With a total of 200watts charging and offering 6 USB ports, 2 USB-B ports and 4 USB-C ports capable of up to 100watts fast charging this is a great little gadget. At the time of broadcast you can get a free pair of good quality wireless/wired rechargeable bluetooth Soundcore Q30i headphones if you order the charger via Amazon.
You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London every other Thursday just after 1pm and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @gadgetdetective.com
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15th May 2025 - Tech News and Reviews on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On this week's show; How will the tariffs instigated by President Trump affect the cost of tech and could there be shortages? Plus, which earbuds does the Gadget Detective use?
First Gadget of the Week with the Amazon offer of the Anker Laptop Powerbank and Eufy scales has now ended but included a 25000ma powerbank which features 165 watt output, has 3 USB-C and 1 USB-A socket, two built-in USB cables, ideal for topping up devices including laptops and phone, along with the Eufy electronic weighing scales, which are ideal for those whom like cake (who doesn't?). It's worth keeping an eye on Amazon to see if they repeat the deal.
Second Gadget of the Week is the Logitech Combo Touch, this combination of keyboard and case for the iPad has an integrated robust kickstand and a high quality backlit dockable keyboard with trackpad. With various models available to suit different iPads these are a great way to revolutionise how you use your tablet. Scoring 4.5/5
Third Gadget of the Week is the Logitech MX Keys Mini. This small backlit keyboard detects your hand and turns on to save the rechargeable battery. With the ability to connect to three devices and switch between them you can control multiple devices, including Macs, iPads, Linux and Windows PCs, even Androids. Scoring 4.5.5
You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London every other Thursday and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and on BlueSky @gadgetdetective.com
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1st May 2025 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; the recent cyber attacks on several companies, including Marks & Spencer, the introduction of AI to Whatsapp and the associated concerns, and the controversial rollback feature being brought to Windows, plus when to buy a gadget, now or when you actually need it.
First Gadget of the Week is IK Multimedia's Uno Synth Pro X, a superb and versatile synth that is available at a bargain price now it has gone out of production.
Second Gadget of the Week is the Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector. This portable projector uses lasers for a crisper 4K picture, a 2200 lumen level output capable of up to 150 inch images, and Dolby audio. Plus it's currently available for around half the usual price. With Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and much more built in, this is ideal for those in need of a great quality portable way to watch sport, movies, TV, or anything else.
Third Gadget of the Week is the Molekule Air Mini+ is an air purifier for home or small offices with PECO filter capable of not just trapping allergens and viruses but also killing them, with the ability to detect the air quality and automatically switching on when it detects the quality has dropped it will also connect to a handy app.
Fourth Gadget of the Week is the Crucial P310 Gen4 NVMe SSD storage. These tiny in size but big in capacity solid state drives are available in 1tb and 2tb sizes and are an excellent option for upgrading the storage on your computer or gaming console such as the Steam Deck, Asus ROG, Microsoft Surface and more.
You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London every other Thursday just after 1pm and can follow and contact him on X @GadgetDetective and on Bluesky @gadgetdective.com
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18th November 2024 - Discussing the X-odus to Bluesky on BBC Radio London
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Salma El-Wardany on BBC Radio London to discuss the astonishing rate at which people are joining Bluesky, a social media platform alternative to Elon Musk's X/Twitter, especially since the recent US presidential election and changes to how the service is run. Created by Jack Dorsey, who formally owned Twitter, can Bluesky compete with X?
You can follow the Gadget Detective on X/Twitter @gadgetdetective and on Bluesky @gadgetdetective.com
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15th November 2024 - Bluesky thinking with Clive Bull on LBC
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the massive surge in users joining the social media platform Bluesky since Trump won the US election. Offering an alternative to Elon Musk's X/Twitter, and Meta's own platform Threads, how will its future fair as more seek a less contentious social media experience?
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