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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Bonsu on Times Radio to discuss what 2025 was like for AI and, more importantly, what 2026 holds in store as the technology advances. 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 #Henry #Bonsu #2025 #2026 #AI #Artificial #Intelligence #Future #Creativity #Research #Companion #Google #Trump #Nuclear #Power #Investment #Regulation #EU #NHS #Healthcare #Diagnosis #Chatbot #Email #Calendar #Assistant #Shopping

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Riley on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech and help listeners cope with their new gadgets. Next year looks like being the year of AI with the technology embedded in even more everyday tech. Gadget of the Week goes to Goole's Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL Smartphones. With AI built into the phone itself, improving all areas of use, including performing remarkable tricks with the camera. Apple's Series 11 Watches. With improved battery, OLED screen, and the latest technology inside, this is a seriously capable watch that does way more than tell the time. Withings ScanWatch 2. This hybrid watch marries an analogue watch face with an inset digital display. With an excellent battery life, needing charging around once a month, this is a great choice for those looking for a stylish watch that also packs in all the functionality of a smart watch. 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 #Henry #Riley #LBC #Radio  #Christmas #Device #AI #Artificial #Intelligence #GadgetoftheWeek #Google #Pixel #10 #Pro #XL #Camera #Screen #Assistant #Apple #Series #11 #Watch #OLED #Health #Tracker #Withings #ScanWatch #2 #Analogue #Analog #Stylish #Battery #Display

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC for a Boxing Day Morning special to answer listener questions and look at the latest tech trends and gadgets. On the show; AI becoming increasingly dominant. A look at an AI music generators, Suno and Udio, that shows a lot of promise, along with NotebookLM, which can create podcasts based on any subject you specify.  - Choosing an Apple Watch that can alert emergency services when necessary - Which medical jobs could AI replace, and could it improve speed of service? - Connecting an Amazon Alexa device to a new network - How do you detect when an email is a scam or genuine? - What is the Singularity in respect to technology? - Is it possible to repair or easily replace a failing laptop screen? - What should you do with an aging laptop that doesn't officially support Win 11? - Why would a browser block access to a specific website? - What screen reading and dictation applications are there for the visually impaired? - Can you keep your digital landline number if moving to another area? - What is the best AI for mathematics? Gadgets of the Week go to; Perplexity is offering a free year's access to their excellent Pro AI service for those who have been with PayPal for more than a month. 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 #AI #Artifical #Intelligence #Advances #Shopping #Online #ChatGPT #Apple #Smart #Watch #Telecare #Emergency #Medical #Healthcare #Amazon #Alexa #Network #Scam #Email #Singularity #Future #Suno #Udio #Music #Generation #NotebookLM #podcast #Laptop #Screen #Repair #Replace #Win11 #Win10 #Backup #Data #iPad #Website #Browser #Safety #Blocking #Malware #Visual #Impairment #RNIB #Voice #Recognition #Android #iOS #Elevenlabs #Digital #Landline #Dolphin #Supernova #Jaw #NDVA #Gemini #Claude #Mathematics #Maths

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to answer listeners' questions and look at the latest tech new and bring some ideas for Christmas. In the news over 7000 Equity actors have said they will refuse to cooperate with the creation of AI representations of them. Bowing to pressure, TikTok agrees to sell the US part of their company and the Trump administration bans regulations on the AI industry. Questions answered include; - How and where to securely back up important data so you don't lose it - Is it a good idea to buy a second hand Apple computer? - Why are TV services removing the ability to record the shows we watch? - Is it safe to still be using Windows XP and, if not, what to do? - What will happen with older phones when 3G services are closed down? - Buying a large smart TV with a recording function - What will replace Bluetooth technology? - Buying a new iPhone, what to look for - Choosing the best smart thermostat for the home Gadget of the Week goes to 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. Perplexity Pro AI. If you have PayPal at least 30 days old you can get a year's free access to this excellent service, worth around $200 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. 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 #Equity #Actors #Acting #AI #Artificial #Intelligence #Questions #Online #Storage #Backup #Dropbox #Apple #iCloud #Cloud #Google #Documents #Photos #Emails #Videos #Contacts #GDPR #YubiKey #Secondhand #Intel #M1 #Refurbished #Warranty #Ram #MacBook #Pro #Air #TV #Record #Stream #DVD #BluRay #Plex #iPhone #Kudos #Screen #Protector #Case #TikTok #Sale #Trump #Spying #Data #US #USA #Windows #XP #VM #Virtual #Machine #Sandbox #Mobile #Phone #2G #3G #4G #5G #Subtitles #TCL #Oled #Samsung #LG #USB #Humax #Bluetooth #Whatsapp #Tado #Sensors #GadgetoftheWeek #Elgato #Video #Capture #Convert #Analogue #Digital #Device ##Anker #Zolo #10000 #mAh #Power #Bank #Cable #USBC #USBA #Fast #Charge #Elgato #Video #Capture #USB #Transfer #Analog #Analogue #Video #Audio #Memories #Camcorder #VCR #DVD

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