17th July 2026 - Weekly Tech News & Reviews on LBC

17th July 2026 - Weekly Tech News & Reviews on LBC

Author: Gadget Detective - Fevzi Turkalp July 20, 2026 Duration: 15:43

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; th proliferation of fake adds, including those for air conditioners taking advantage of the hot weather. What can the authorities do to clamp down on them, and how can we protect ourselves? 

Gadget of the Week goes to;

Fiio Snowsky Disc. This ultra slim aluminium alloy portable music player supports micro-SD cards up to 2TB for massive amounts of music storage in high quality as it supports a wide range of codecs beyond MP3, with dual DAC for exceptional audio quality, 3.5 and 4.4 outputs for headphones, Bluetooth with LDAC hi-res support,  WIFI connectivity, SPDIF output, and a 12 hour battery, all controlled via a round full colour touchscreen that can be customised to show album art, lyrics, and much more. Available in a range of colours and an excellent way to upgrade your listening pleasure, especially on the go. Further details in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on LBC every Friday morning around 3.40am and you can follow and contact him on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com

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Ever find yourself overwhelmed by the constant churn of tech news and gadget reviews? Gadget Detective-A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere cuts through the noise. This podcast is your curated source for straightforward, practical technology advice and analysis, directly from Fevzi Turkalp's expert segments featured across major broadcasters. You'll hear his insightful commentary and helpful guidance originally aired on the BBC, TalkRADIO, LBC, and other outlets, all compiled into one convenient feed. The discussions focus on demystifying the latest gadgets, breaking down complex tech news into understandable takeaways, and offering actionable tips you can use in your daily digital life. It’s a selection designed for anyone who wants to stay informed without the hype, featuring trusted advice from a familiar voice in tech media. Tune into this podcast for a no-nonsense, informative listen that feels like having a knowledgeable friend explain what’s new and what actually matters.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
Podcast Episodes
20th April 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:03
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Booking.com suffers a data breach with certain customer details being stolen by hacker…
17th April 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:56
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; A journalist at The Atlantic asked Claud AI, the Artificial Intelligence by Anthropic, whether it was a…
10th April 2026 - Talking AI and More on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:09
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time, Anthropic have held back the release of their latest AI, Claud Mythos, over fears it's too advanc…
8th April 2026 - Discussing Open Claw AI on BBC Radio Scotland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Drivetime on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the unveiling of a new agentic AI, Open Claw, but just how much autonomy should we be giving artificial intelligence, and should we be…
9th April 2026 - Tech Reviews on BBC Radio London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:37
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time, three tech picks with... Gadget of the Week going to;Audio Hijack by Rogue Amoeba. This…
8th April 2026 - A Guide to Buying Tech on BBC Radio Solent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:05
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Katie Martin on BBC Radio Solent to discuss what criteria we should consider when buying gadgets, and when is the best time to buy a new gadget?You can follow and contact the Ga…
4th April 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:35
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; an OFCOM study into internet use shows a large drop in the number of people using social media, b…
26th March 2026 - Tech Talk on BBC Radio London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:25
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This time; A court case in the US has found against Meta and Google, finding they are harmful by de…
20th March 2026 - Talking AI & Tech on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:56
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the UK government backtracking on generative AI regulations, previously planning to allow AI to be trained on copyrighted material and now cla…