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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to bring all the new tech news and review the best picks for Christmas gadget gift ideas. On the show; what are the techy trends this year? Plus how to get a year's free access to Perplexity Pro AI if you're a PayPal customer. Gadget of the Week goes to The Anker Zolo Power Bank. This power bank packs a 10,000mAh capacity, capable of recharging an iPhone twice, and incorporates a braided USB-C cable which doubles as a handle, along with a USB-A socket and remaining charge display. With 30watt charging this is ideal for quickly topping up your devices on the go. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in show. Withings Sleep Analyzer. This matt sits under your mattress and monitors your sleep to detect the quality of sleep, heart-rate, even signs of sleep apnoea and more. An ideal way to monitor your health or as a gift so others can. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, more in show. Elgato Video Capture. This handy little gadget sits between your DVD, VCR, camcorder, or other analogue device and your computer or tablet's USB socket and allows you to easily transfer all those precious old memories to digital format for safe keeping. An ideal way to ensure you don't lose them, or share them with others online. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details in show. Kioxia Portable SSD. This external SSD may be tiny but it packs in a lot of storage space, from .5tb up to 2tb, and connects via fast USB, allowing you to easily increase the capacity of your computer or tablet. Another ideal way to ensure you've backed up all those important files, or just give yourself more room to install apps. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more. 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 #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Eddie #Nestor #BBC #Radio #London #Christmas #Xmas #Trends #Perplexity #Free #Year #Smartphone #Tablet #Phone #iPad #Education #Apps #Casio #Retro #Calculator #Clive #Sinclair #Withings #Hybrid #GagdetoftheWeek #Anker #Zolo #Power #Bank #10000 #mAh #Cable #USBC #USBA #Display #Elgato #Video #Capture #USB #Transfer #Analog #Analogue #Video #Audio #Memories #Camcorder #VCR #DVD #Kioxia #SSD #External #TB #Data #Backup #Storage #Withings #Sleep #Analyzer #Matt #Mattress #Monitor #Health #Apnea #Apnoea #App #Medical #Perplexity #Pro #Free #Year #AI #Paypal

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Fiona Sadler on BBC Radio Lancashire and Cumbria to discuss three picks of the best Christmas gadget gifts, and how to get the best value. Gadget of the Week goes to; The Anker Zolo Power Bank. This 10,000mAh power bank can charge devices at up to 30watts, making it ideal to quick charge your devices on the go. Capable of charging two devices at once it features a braided USB-C cable built in and a USB-A socket, and with a numerical display showing charge remaining. A very handy gadget to have around. The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom. This stereo bluetooth speaker is rechargeable and can last up to 24 hours on a charge, it also operates as a portable power bank for your gadgets. With titanium drivers for excellent sound quality this speaker is even IPX7 waterproof, and can float if dropped in water. With the ability to to adjust the sound to accommodate different people's hearing, this is a great portable speaker. The Withings Body Smart scales. These scales can recognise and store up to eight users' records. Capable of measuring body weight, how much is muscle, fat, and visceral fat, and can link to smart phones via wifi. A great way to track your post Christmas weight loss goals. You can contact and follow the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @gadgetdetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget ##Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Fiona #Sadler #CamelCamelCamel #Amazon #Christmas #Xmas #Picks #Anker #Zolo #10000 #mAh #Power #Bank #Cable #USBC #USBA #Fast #Charge #Motion #Boom #Bluetooth #Rechargeable #Speaker #IPX7 #Waterproof #Titanium #Drivers #Withings #Body #Smart #Scales #Health #Fat #Visceral #Muscle #Statistics

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins BBC Radio Scotland to discuss Time Magazine recognising the creators of AI as Person of the Year, and Disney partnering with ChatGPT. With Donald Trump prohibiting states from regulating AI while the EU takes action against abuses of the technology, where does the future take us? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @gadgetdetctive.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #BBC #Radio #Scotland #Time #Magazine #Person #Year #AI #Disney #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Trump #Regulations #Europe #EU

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull to discuss Australia's introduction of new laws banning access to several social media sites by under 16s. With the UK already implementing similar laws to curb access to pornography, how affective can these restrictions be, do they introduce further security risks, and how easily are they circumvented with things like VPNs? Gadget of the Week goes to; The Anker SOLIX C200DC Power Bank. This portable power bank has a massive 80,000mAh capacity, can charge up to 5 USB devices simultaneously, has 3 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A ports, one capable of 140watts, and is able to charging two laptops simultaneously. The power bank can be charged via mains, car charger, or even using optional solar panels. Ideal for those who need to recharge their devices on the move or when enjoying the great outdoors. With a 5 year warranty this is one to look out for.  The Metz 24MPE7002Z 24 Inch Portable TV. This 24 inch portable streaming TV features Wi-Fi and ethernet connections, a rechargeable battery capable of three hours' viewing, HDMI output, and Google Play, giving access to all the streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, decent quality speakers and more. Ideal for those going camping or simply need a portable, convenient way to catch up on your favourite shows. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Clive #Bull #LBC #Radio #Australia #UK #Social #Media #Facebook #Twitter #Bluesky #Instagram #Threads #X #Porn #Pornography #Adult #Material #Ban #Under #16 #Legislation #Age #Verification #VPN #Virtual #Private #Network #Security #Public #Wifi #Information #Privacy #Cellular #Data #VPN #Proton #NordVPN #Norton #GadgetoftheWeek #Anker #SOLIX #C200DC #Portable #Powerbank #Power #Bank #Portable #80000mAH #140watt #USB #Mains #Solar #Charger #Camping #METZ ##24MPE7002Z #Portable #Streaming #TV #Rechargeable #Camping #Travelling #Wifi #Ethernet #Google #Play #Apps #Netflix #Amazon #Disney #HDMI

Fevzi Turkap, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Gadgets of the Week are; The Murena FairPhone 6. This smartphone features a modular design allowing you to replace parts such as the camera, charging port, screen, battery, sensors and far more, making repair far easier. On top of this it runs a de-Googled version of the Android OS, called /e/OS, which doesn't collect and share your data the way Android normally does. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details in the show AgfaPhoto Realishot C130 Compact Digital Camera. Sitting between a compact and DLSR camera, this features a built in 10x optical zoom with excellent zoomed performance compared to most lenses, Sony sensor, 4K video recording and much more. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show. The Metz 24MPE7002Z 24 Inch Portable TV. This 24 inch portable streaming TV features Wi-Fi and ethernet connections, a rechargeable battery capable of three hours' viewing, HDMI output, and Google Play, giving access to all the streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, decent quality speakers and more. Ideal for those going camping or simply need a portable, convenient way to catch up on your favourite shows. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show QDos Optiguard Eco Glass Plus and Privacy series of phone screen protectors. Available with and without privacy protection, blocking those trying to view your screen from an angle, and for a range of phones, these screen protectors can save you a fortune if you drop your phone, saving the screen from a potentially very expensive repair. Scoring 4 out of 5, more in show You can hear the Gadget of the Week on BBC Radio London just after 1pm every other Thursday and can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Eddie #Nestor #BBC #Radio #London #GadgetoftheWeek #Murena #FairPhone #6 #Modular #Smartphone #eOS #Android #Repair #Replace #Camera #Google #Degoogled #Battery #Ports #Apps #Agfaphoto #Realishot #C130 #Compact #Digital #Sony #Lens #Bridge #Zoom #10x #Quality #Metz #24MPE7002Z #Portable #Streaming #TV #Rechargeable #Camping #Travelling #Wifi #Ethernet #Google #Play #Apps #Netflix #Amazon #Disney #HDMI #QDos #Optiguard #Eco #Glass #Plus #Privacy #Screen #Protector #Crack #Break #Protection #Privacy