24th July 2025 - Online Security & Product Reviews on BBC Radio London

24th July 2025 - Online Security & Product Reviews on BBC Radio London

Author: Gadget Detective - Fevzi Turkalp July 27, 2025 Duration: 23:19
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; How to protect yourself online, the best methods to ensure your passwords are secure, and make sure your data is safe. Plus the introduction of a requirement in the UK that all websites that contain pornography must have age verification, but will it work? 

First Gadget of the Week is Twelve South's Curve Nano. This highly portable mobile phone stand folds out into an L shape onto which you can lock your phone in either portrait or landscape mode. Well built and stylish, this scores 3.5 out of 5

Second Gadget of the Week is the UGreen Nexode Pro 3-Port Travel Charger. This ultra-slim and handy charger features 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A sockets and has a 65 watt output and comes with UK/EU adapters making it ideal for travellers. A handy gadget for charging your devices. Scoring 4 out of 5, more details in the show.

You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Radio London just after 1pm every other Thursday and 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.
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Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
Podcast Episodes
23rd January 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:06
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss how the rise of AI is causing an increase in the cost of gadgets due to the global demand for ram and storage, and are AI results already being infl…
18th January 2026 - Listener Questions and Gadget Reviews on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:48
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to talk tech and answer listener questions. On the show; With talk of a social media ban for under 16s, why are they proposing it and how would it be implement…
16th January 2026 - Ruminating on Robotics on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:03
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 us…
15th January 2026 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:18
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and answer listener questions. This time;- Why is there not a way for the BBC to monitor how much of their service…
9th January 2026 - The Latest Tech from CES 2026 on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC Radio to discuss the latest tech news, including the announcement of ChatGPT Health, a new AI service aiming to help users understand and access health service…
7th January 2026 - Discussing Grok AI Pornography on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:44
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Riley on LBC Radio to discuss calls for the UK to block access to Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, after it emerged that the AI, Grok, was being used…
3rd January 2026 - Discussing X's AI used for Illegal Images on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Henry Riley on LBC to discuss how Elon Musk's AI, Grok, as available on X, has started being used for producing illegal images, including it being used to undress children and c…
2nd January 2026 - The Future of AI on LBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the future of AI and what this year could bring. Will we see it increasingly turn from a simple tool to a fully fledged personal assistant?Gadgetoft…
1st January 2026 - Pick of the Best AI Tech on BBC Radio London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:12
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Jim Davis on BBC Radio London to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. On the show; what's the future of tech with the increasing use of AI? Gadget of the Week goes to Googl…