16th January 2026 - Ruminating on Robotics on LBC

16th January 2026 - Ruminating on Robotics on LBC

Author: Gadget Detective - Fevzi Turkalp January 18, 2026 Duration: 15:03
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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?

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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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15th March 2026 - Talking Social Media Addiction on LBC Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:03
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Nick Abbot on LBC Radio to discuss the numerous court cases in America against Meta, owners of Facebook and Instagram, claiming the platforms are addictive and harmful, especial…
13th March 2026 - World Sleep Day Tech and more on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:41
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss Grammarly disabling one of their features which allowed users to emulate the style of famous authors, such as Stephen King. With AI generated avatar…
11th March 2026 - Talking Online Privacy on BBC Radio Sussex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Gorrell to discuss online privacy. Just what are we signing away when we tick that box online, use chatbots, or download that app which asks for too many permissions, and…
12th March 2026 - Talking Tech & Reviews on BBC Radio London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:29
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; Eddie's got a loose ear problem but is it covered? What are your rights if a product you…
6th March 2026 - Talking AI and the Military on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:31
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Tom Slater on LBC Radio to discuss OpenAI's agreement with the US's Department of War to use its technology in military research and operations. With protests already taking pla…
5th March 2026 - Talking Generative Apps on BBC Oxford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:33
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Adam Ball on BBC Radio Oxford to discuss which AI reliant apps people use, what advances will it bring but should we be allowing ourselves to become too dependant upon Artificia…
3rd March 2026 - Talking Generative AI on BBC London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:52
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss generative AI. What is it? What can it do? What are the dangers? Should we be more wary about the increasing reliance upon the techno…
26th February 2026 - The Latest Tech Reviews on BBC Radio London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:03
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to bring the latest tech news and reviews. This week; How to use a mobile phone sim for broadband internet around your home if you can't get or…
22nd February 2026 - Talking Tech News & Reviews on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:04
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the many legal cases being brought against social media platforms in the US alleging harm was done to litigants, who claim the way videos and simila…
17th February 2026 - Discussing Driverless Taxis on BBC Radio Surrey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Sarah Gorrell to discuss plans by WayMo to launch driverless taxis on London's roads later this year. Is the technology really ready for use on busy roads or is safety still a m…

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