29th April 2023 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire

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

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and review. This week; Millions are missing out on cheaper broadband as they're unaware they qualify for Social Tariffs, something broadband providers are encouraged to offer by OFCOM but fail to advertise to their customers.
First Gadget of the Week is the Murena Fairphone 4 Smartphone. Made using ethically sourced and recycled materials, this smartphone features Android but has been stripped of all the code that shares information with Google for monetising purposes. With their own app store where similarly de-Googled apps, along with the option to use the standard Google Play Store, this a 5G phone which is modular, allowing you to swap the battery, switch out the camera module, and even easily replace the charging port. Ideal for those looking at buying an Android phone but concerned with how Google harvest data. Scoring 4 out of 5.
Second Gadget of the Week is the Twelve South HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand. This 3-in-1 magnetic charging station charges an iPhone, Apple Watch and .... Featuring a QI charging pad for AirPods or other earbuds with wireless QI charging. Available in white and black, this is a compact and stylish charging solution. Scoring 3.5 out of 5, more details in the show.
Plus a look at appslice.co, a website that allows you to search for bargains on the App Store and at some of the bargain synths available there.
You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Berkshire just after midday every Saturday and you can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks.
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