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

Nov 18 2024 500 ep. 15 mins 1.2k
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18th November 2024 - Discussing the X-odus to Bluesky on BBC Radio London

Nov 18 2024 8 mins  
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?

15th November 2024 - Bluesky thinking with Clive Bull on LBC

Nov 16 2024 15 mins  
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? You can follow the Gadget Detective on Twitt

1st July 2023 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

Jul 04 2023 16 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; The House of Lords has stated that the reduced cost Social Broadband and phone tariffs many internet service providers offer to those on reduced incomes should not be subject to full VAT. First Gadget of the Week is the Google Pixel Tablet. Featuri

25th June 2023 - Tech News & Chat on TalkRADIO/TV

Jun 30 2023 5 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, talks to Howard Hughes on TalkRADIO/TV about the need to ensure our data is protected as hackers are increasingly targetting companies. Quantum computing is advancing, but what are the dangers? Plus Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans for a rival to Twitter, but will he succeed where others have failed? You can follow and contact the Gadget Det

24th June 2023 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

Jun 25 2023 15 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Meta, the owner of Facebook, is at war with Canada after the country voted to bring in a bill that would require Facebook to pay revenue for news services it shared and Meta retaliated by saying it would cut off news services on its platform. First Gadge

21st June 2023 - Gadget Reviews, Help, & News on BBC Radio London

Jun 21 2023 17 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kath Melandri on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news, review, and listener questions. This time; Police are urging people not to hang up if they ring 999 by accident as it happens more often due a new feature on Google phones, but there's a way to disable it. First Gadget of the Week is the Logitech MX Keys S Combo. This bund

17th June 2023 - The Latest Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

Jun 18 2023 19 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week, the European Union is working on the AI Act, a framework to prepare for the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence, but how will it handle some of the more worrying pitfalls? First Gadget of the Week is Logitech MX Keys S Combo. This bundle contains

15th June 2023 - Talking Future Tech on BBC Radio Oxford

Jun 15 2023 6 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sophie Law on BBC Radio Oxford to discuss a report by Samsung about the smart gadgets we'll soon be able to use, from smart mirrors that detect our mood, to augmented reality headsets that help us while cooking, and more. You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider

11th June 2023 - Will the Pentagon Be Tracking Us on talkTV & talkRADIO

Jun 14 2023 5 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkTV/RADIO to discuss how the Pentagon in the US is reportedly developing a system called HAYSTACK to track the movement of millions of people globally with the claimed aim of being able to predict and stop crimes such as terrorist attacks, but is it going to be open to abuse, and what will become of our privacy? You ca

10th June 2023 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire

Jun 12 2023 15 mins  
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Fevzi Turkalp on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news. This week; software used by a large number of UK companies, including Boots, British Airways, and even the BBC, has been hacked with Ransomware and payroll details of their employees stolen. What can any of us do to protect ourselves, or check if our details have already