Tech entrepreneur Jock Gill helped bring the Information Superhighway to the White House as the Clinton Administration took office. We interviewed him then....and now...at his historic Vermont farmhouse where he remains a climate activist, tinkers with AI and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Gobi Heat has earned a reputation for high quality and stylish heated apparel and even camping chairs and hammocks. And now founder and CEO Jaye Genung has decided to lower prices on some of the most popular items in an effort to make them more accessible… “It’s tough out there right now, right? There’s a lot of division in our country and a lot of that comes from the difficulty that many of us are feeling economically. And we’re no different. But we did what we could. And we sat down and really dug deep and thought about ways that we could help our customers and get more customers enjoying Gobi Heat.” She says the new prices aren’t a sale..the cuts are permanent. Learn more at www.GobiHeat.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

While the EPA pushes to remove lead pipes from water supplies over the next decade, what can be done now? Brita's Dan Tudesco and environmental expert Chad Seidel chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Kwikset is continuing its innovation in smart locks with the new Halo Select. It gives customers more choice and versatility. How? Product Manager Charlie Dougherty chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For many people who have dealt with breast cancer surgery, the pain from wearing a seatbelt has made riding in cars difficult. Ford is doing something about that with the development of the SupportBelt…designed for Ford vehicles…and is being offered for free. Accessibility Design Manager Emily Obert says.. “The way it works is you go to www.Ford.com/supportbelt . You can see more information about the product there and there is also a link to where you can pre-order it. We’re hoping we can bring just a little more comfort to help people get back in their vehicles and achieve all the things, all their goals that don’t stop just because you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer.” Ford is seeking a patent but plans to share the information with other automakers to assist their customers as well. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to smart home gear, we like reliability. And the folks at Lutron continue to deliver on that front with smart switches and more. The latest in the Caseta line are the Diva smart dimmer ELV+…designed for any kind of residential lighting including low voltage applications …such as accent or tape lights, often used under cabinets. It comes in six color options and is priced at under 130 dollars. Very versatile…and as we said, reliable. Also new is the Pico paddle remote in new colors..adding black, light almond, ivory, gray and brown to the original white. The Pico remotes can control everything from Caseta smart switches and dimmers to the company’s Serena Smart Shades. You can control with your voice as well…or through the Lutron app. Find more at www.casetawireless.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. SkyWorth continues to bring entertainment into the great outdoors….or anywhere around the house for that matter with the Companion 24 inch portable display with Google TV. It can run for about three hours on battery power, features 1080p resolution, WiFi connectivity and can be voice controlled as well. . Director of Sales Michael Gleason.. “The coolest part about this is that it’s got Google streaming. So you can stream anything. You can stream YouTube, You can stream NetFlix, Prime, Disney, Apple TV.” With Chromecast built in you use a mobile device for streaming. 8 watt speakers offer pretty decent sound and the screen is anti-glare. We love the versatility. The Companion Portable display with Google TV sells for about 400 dollars. Find more at www.skyworthusa.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Unistellar telescopes make comet searching and more accessible to all. But they are an investment. The technology? Co-founder and astronomer Franck Marchis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Even tech savvy GenZers are being targeted by online scammers. What can you do now to improve cybersecurity? Google security expert Grace Hoyt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      American Home Shield from Front Door is in the business of selling warranties to help cover repairs and replacements for home systems and appliances.    Typically the warranty plans are in addition to traditional homeowners insurance and director Meredith Sprecher says they can provide peace of mind.. “Insurance helps cover things that might happen.  Things like damage from a fire or a natural disaster like a hurricane or a tornado.   A home warranty covers the things that will happen.  Such as your AC or your refrigerator going out.  You’re actually about 25 times more likely to use a home warranty than to use your homeowners insurance.” Plan prices vary depending on what you want to cover .  You can even opt to have computers and gaming systems in the plan as well.    There’s more at AHS.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Ome is now out with a smartly redesigned knob for electric or gas stoves…to help prevent the leading cause of house fires in the U.S…unattended cooking.    The new generation is easier to set up and easier to charge…typically every several months via USB C.  And the Smart Knob can automatically shut off after a specified period of time…or be turned off via an app…iPhone only at the moment…but Android is coming soon.   And there is Alexa control as well.   Founder and CEO Akshita Iyer says Gen 2 is smaller to fit a wider range of stoves.. “We need to make sure that we could get the size down and that we could create a product that could easily install.” The price…to the company’s credit…has been made smaller too.  Find more info…at www.OmeKitchen.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

In an effort to help consumers, top quality heated apparel maker Gobi Heat is making permanent price cuts. More on the why and how from Founder and CEO Jaye Genung in this Techstination interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Riding in vehicles with seatbelts can cause pain for many breast cancer mastectomy patients. Ford is doing something about it with a new SupportBelt it is offering for free. Vehicle Accessibility Design Manager Emily Obert chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       Reducing kitchen waste that goes into the trash is a good idea.   If you have a yard and a garden a composting bin can be a worthwhile solution.   But for some…including apartment dwellers…that may not be an option.   We’ve been checking out the FoodCycler Eco 3 and have found it to be a clean…not smelly at all…way to manage food waste.   You can put in just about any kind of food waste…except for beef bones….and over several hours it grinds and heats the contents of the 3.5 liter bucket….leaving you with what looks pretty much like dirt that can be more easily disposed of or used as fertilizer for plants.     It isn’t cheap…at 500 dollars…but uses less than one kilowatt hour of electricity per cycle.   Find more at www.foodcycler.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Some tech help is on the way for scoring in Pickleball.    A start up called Dropshot has run a very successful Kickstarter campaign for an electronic scoreboard that can be controlled via a remote or an Apple Watch app.  Founder Josh Brown says it can help avoid confusion…or arguments…during play about just where things stand in the game… “The game is incredibly addicting, playing Pickleball.  It’s something that’s really easy to start playing from day one, but gets really hard to become really good.   And so where it gets you on day one is that you’re trying to remember the rules, you’re trying to remember where you’re supposed to be standing, where you’re supposed to be serving.” You’ll find a link to the Kickstarter deals at www.godropshot.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Those stainless steel thermal cups with plastic lids have been popular for years now….and if you haven’t noticed….they can get less than clean from time to time….even if you are just drinking water from them.   UVCeed, which has been on the market with an app controlled portable UV sanitizer…is tackling the problem with a Smart Disinfecting Lid.   Co-founder Justin Beyers.. “You get a little bit of stuff growing in them.  It’s hard to clean them.  And so what we wanted to come up with is a way that you could use ultra violet light to clean the devices and also clean fluids in it.  And then using the phone app, you just connect to the device, connect, and then there’s a thing inside of here that says disinfect my bottle.” Well done…and can make that water safer to drink too.   Find more at UVCeed.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Alexander Poltorak is a theoretical physicist who has turned his attention to neuroscience. And using light and sound he is utilizing one person’s brain stage waves to affect things like insomnia in others. He has backing from the National Science Foundation and astronaut and medical doctor Scott Parazynski has joined the advisory board at NeuroLight. To explain, Poltorak uses a music metaphor.. “Just like music can be recorded during a live performance. It could be replayed later on in another place or another time. So too, brain waves, which is essentially the music of the brain, can be recorded in one brain and replayed in another brain.” To cure insomnia and perhaps other conditions as well. More info? Head to neurolight.co. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making an affordable smart watch for the health and safety of older adults. That is what a company called Ping Cares is doing. It has a smart watch priced at under one hundred dollars with service …including emergencies and unlimited phone calls…starting at about fifteen dollars a month. Founder Sean Liu had his own grandparents as inspiration.. “We don’t believe in making a ton of profit, especially at an individual level. So we priced it at a very affordable rate with the hopes of helping as many lives as we can.” There is health tracking…steps and heartrate along with blood oxygen and temperature and with a more premium plan at 25 dollars a month…the alerts and data can be shared with family members. Find more info at www.pingcares.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Gigafact is the name of a non-profit working with local newsrooms around the country to help filter out misinformation. It is non-partisan and is using AI in a tool called Parser to assist in fact checking. Co-founder Robyn Sundlee..says local news organizations are provided with Fact Briefs for publication.. “ They are really short fact checks. They all start with a question and then a yes or no answer. One example ....there was a rumor floating around on Reddit that was about ..is it true that the Chinese own all of North Texas toll ways? And this was a viral rumor that was circulating and our partner, Fort Worth Report, was able to publish a fact brief that actually de-bunked this rumor.” There’s more info on the efforts at www.Gigafact.org. You can find us at Techstination.com. I'm Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     How much will we be spending online this coming holiday season?   Adobe is forecasting the tally will come to 240 point 8 billion dollars from November 1st through the end of the year.   I suspect the likes of Amazon and Walmart are having some success getting many of us to buy sooner than that.     And Adobe is saying the holiday season is expected to be the most mobile of all time with more than 128 billion dollars being spent through our phones.   The big draw, according to Adobe, will be Cyber Week…the five day period that includes Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.   The forecast is for year over year sales growth of over 6 percent.  And of course shoppers will be looking for discounts….some up to 30 percent off list prices.  You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Autumn can be a great time of year for getting out on a bike….but driver distractions are making cycling more dangerous than ever. GM Systems Engineer Mike Fry…an avid cyclist….learned that all too well last year when he was struck and injured while riding. And it just so happens he is part of the team building in new cycling safety technology into the Chevy Traverse…such as a side bicyclist alert… “And that is where you’ll get a little light in your mirrors, depending on what side a bicyclist or it could be a runner, jogger that’s coming up…and you’ll get some type of a rapid alert on the dash or the bolsters in the seat will vibrate notifying you of something there” Fry is hopeful the warnings will be expanded into all vehicles regardless of manufacturer. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Harbor Baby Monitor adding Remote Night Nanny capability to help parents get more sleep. How? What sets Harbor apart? CEO and co-founder Kevin Lavelle chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With lots of competition in the robotic vacuum space, Roborock is stepping up again. Quite literally. The new Qrevo Curv is designed to lift itself over uneven doorways and such automatically…and the rounded design is eye catching too. Roborock’s Michelle Newburgh says beyond that.. “It has the first dual anti-tangle system, the industry first adapt-a-lift chassis which we think of as almost the ATV for robot vacuums. The industry leading 18 thousand 500 Pascals of hyperforce. Which means it does suction a lot out of your carpets and get the finest particles. And the flexi-arm technology to get the little nooks and crannies.” And the new Qrevo models also are using the Matter protocol to allow them to work well with other smart home gear. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

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Techstination interview: PenFed Foundation boosts veteran entrepreneurs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

On the fence when it comes to electric vehicles? Ford is out with a Power Promise that includes free home chargers and installation. Details? Model e Customer Experience senior director Becca Anderson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google has been winning lots of fans…including one here…for the Pixel Watch 3. It is available in two sizes…including the new 45 millimeter model and even though the screen is brighter and easier to use overall than the previous generation…it can run for up to two days on a charge. That’s a very big improvement. Speaking of the previous generation…Google, to its credit, is now bringing Wear OS 5 to both the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. The Pixel Watch 3 meanwhile…comes with a six month free trial of Fitbit Premium giving users personal recommendations. That normally costs ten dollars a month or 80 dollars a year. The heart rate sensor has been improved according to Google, using its most accurate technology to date. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Finally a tracker that can be set up for either Apple Find My or Google Find My Device. Pebblebee Universal brings versatility. Details? Founder and CEO Daniel Daoura chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Promise and Peril of CRISPR is a new book from editor Dr. Neal Baer and Johns Hopkins University Press. The benefits gene editing may be unlimited. So may be the dangers. Dr. Baer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

CyberLink is putting more AI into video and image editing tools for creators with a focus on ease of use. Creative Director David Morgan shows how in this Techstination interview with Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Koolboks is the name of a ground breaking company providing refrigeration powered by the sun …for medicines and food…in sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded by a pharmacist, Ayoola Dominic …who saw how the lack of refrigeration was resulting in so much suffering in that part of the world. The Koolboks is charged by the sun….and makes ice during the day or can be battery operated as well. .. “As compared to Europe and America where you have about one hundred percent penetration in refrigeration, in sub-Saharan Africa you’ll be shocked to know that it’s only 17 percent.” Dominic has made the Koolboks affordable for all through small payment plans. Want to learn more? Head to www.KoolBoks.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some innovation for the kitchen and beyond. Planetary Design is the name of a company that has designed a stainless steel French press coffeemaker called the Basecamp. It is available in 32 or 48 ounce sizes…enough to at least get you through the morning….and on into the afternoon…is beautifully crafted and comes in four different colors. Great at home…and rugged enough to take anywhere. We’re impressed. Pricing starts at 60 dollars and there’s more info at www.planetarydesign.com. And for those coffee grinds or other kitchen waste, Bamboozle has developed a stylish way to store scraps. They are using a material called Astrik….it looks like plastic but is made from plants. That makes it a compostable compost bin. Find more at www.bamboozlehome.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Pickleball scoring confusion? Dropshot is bringing a tech solution using an electronic score display. And the app does even more. Founder Josh Brown chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Soundcore brand at Anker is at it again…winning some high praise for the new Space One Pro over the ear headphones that fold up with a twist making them very portable… “Here’s the magic. So you just take them and what this does is it allows you to collapse them down to a very small design. It saves about fifty percent in your bag. So everybody is looking to travel with headphones. This gives you a nice way that you can collapse them right down. They do come in black and white. They come with a travel pouch.” Anker’s Adam Weissman. An accessory case is also available. With ANC on the listening time is up to 40 hours on a charge. If your flight is longer than that…don’t go. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Making thermal cups safer to drink from. That's what UVCeed is doing with a new sterilizing cap. How does it work? Co-founder Justin Beyer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What is a brain stage transplant and how might it help to cure insomnia and possibly more? NeuroLight founder Alexander Poltorak explains in this Techstination interview with Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is newly renovated and welcoming back more innovators. The Ford Engineering Laboratory in Dearborn, Michigan is marking its 100th anniversary. Senior Collections Archivist Ciera Casteel says the lab was the birthplace of much of the history of automobiles and driving in America…with Henry Ford sitting right over there.. “We have some of his original furniture that was in the office and so we’ve kind of been able to stage it so it looks like somebody is still working there. And Edsel Ford has an office right next door with some original furniture as well. Some great products were produced in this building. Some of the products that have really helped Ford make a name for itself throughout the years.” Such as the 1928 Model A. It was also where the first Hybrid Ford Escape was engineered two decades ago. There’s more history at www.fordheritagevault.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Gigafact is using AI in the Parser AI tool to combat misinformation. How does the non-partisan fact checking work? Co-founder Robyn Sundlee chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a lot of competition…very good competition….in the home security camera business these days. The latest from Reolink, maker of some good, reliable cameras, is the Altas PT Ultra…featuring ColorX Night Vision, pan and tilt, automatic tracking and the ability to record 4K continuously. It sets up easily through the Reolink app. It is battery operated….and Reolink claims it can record for more than 8 days of 12 hour continuous recording. Most people would probably opt for using motion triggered recording. And I would suggest it is worthwhile to add a solar panel. The images are stored on local SD cards or on a Reolink Home Hub. Find more info at www.reolink.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

GM systems engineer Mike Fry knows first hand about the dangers of cycling on the road. He was hit by a vehicle last year. And he has worked on new tech in the Chevy Traverse designed to make cycling safer. Fry chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. BioLite is taking a fresh and smart approach to providing emergency power in the home with a system called Backup by BioLite…now up on Kickstarter. It is a self installed energy system that can go, for instance, alongside or on top of a refrigerator…to keep it and other kitchen equipment running for up to 60 hours during a power outage. VP of Product Management Ryan Gist .. “Importantly it does not require any permitting or professional contracting or electrician. We like to say you can go from box to backup in 30 minutes or less. It’s a lithium iron phosphate energy storage system that’s got multiple layers of safety built in.” And between the Kickstarter discounts and government incentives…can be a very affordable solution. Find more info at BioLiteEnergy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

When a pharmacist in sub-Saharan Africa saw what the lack of refrigeration meant for the many, he took action. Ayoola Dominic created Koolbocks, an innovative solar powered solution...and made it affordable. How? Dominic chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They have been working on building carbon fiber batteries for years and now researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden say a new breakthrough could lead to commercialization in the near future. Professor Leif Asp says carbon fiber will bring lighter weight batteries and greater efficiency to electric vehicles and more…and can because of the strength…be used as part of the vehicle structure as well… “You actually have batteries and you need to have additional batteries to get reasonable range because of the weight of the car and the batteries. By replacing the monofunctional battery and the monofunctional structural component you can actually reduce the amount of material and the mass in the car significantly.” Professor Asp says the technology is attracting a lot of interest. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What are the differences between homeowner's insurance and a home warranty? Questions about value of a home warranty? Front Door American Home Shield's Meredith Sprecher chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Capsule Air is a new projector from Anker’s Nebula brand….designed for fun. It is a 720p projector featuring Google TV…not the highest resolution… but it can go anywhere…and runs up to 2 hours on a charge. It has flexible mounting options….including an add on Capsule Power Bank Tripod…gives you extended playtime..that buyers can get bundled for free if they hurry. You will need a dark setting….but all of the fun and apps are ready to go. Apps on Google Play including officially licensed Netflix… “You can use it on your floor, your ceiling. Project it in some different spaces.” Anker’s Adam Weissman. The Nebula Capsule Air is priced under four hundred dollars. Find more at www.seenebula.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

PingCares has developed a smart, cell connected watch designed for older adult safety. And the focus is on affordability for the 89 dollar device and the service. Details? Founder Sean Liu chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.  ScreenGeni.us is the name of a startup that is aiming to use AI to help you decide what to watch.    Tech veteran Daniel Sieberg is the founder and CEO.. “There are more than 2 million video on demand titles available across movies and TV shows these days.  There are now dozens, if not hundreds, of streaming services from which to find all of this content.  And that’s just movies and TV shows.  We’re really thinking about all streaming content which now includes sports, it includes news.  And so we want to provide a way that aggregates all of this in one place.” And gives you time and place appropriate suggestions…using generative AI.  Find more info at ScreenGeni.us or TheStreamingGuide.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With smart new robotic vacuums, the Qrevo Curv and Qrevo Slim, Roborock is offering unique innovations again. An uplifting experience? Check out the Curv in this Techstination chat with Roborock's Michelle Newburgh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Ford Engineering Laboratory, newly renovated and welcoming back teams of engineers in Dearborn, is marking its 100th anniversary. And the work there has unearthed some surprises. Senior Collections Archivist Ciera Casteel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

BioLite has unveiled Backup by BioLite to bring ease and affordability to emergency backup power in the home. How does it work? VP of Product Management Ryan Gist chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Second Fifty…Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond is a new book from Debra Whitman. She is former staff director for the Senate Special Committee on Aging and is Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP. So what about those 7 big questions? “How long will I live and will I be healthy? Will I lose my memory and how does cognitive decline and dementia hit us? Some practical questions like will I have enough money and how long will I work and where will I live. And then a chapter on how will I die, cause that’s the great unknown. But my personal contribution and most favorite chapter is how do we make it easier to age well in America.” The Second Fifty is the name of the book. Whitman spoke on the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast which you should check out. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ome has launched its next generation Smart Knob for kitchen safety to support aging in place and more. Sleeker and easier to install and smart. Founder and CEO Akshita Iyer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is an annual ritual …and the new iPhones from Apple are due in stores at the end of the week. And again…with the iPhone 16…the photo and video capabilities take center stage. There’s a new Camera Control Sensor situated on the right side of the phone….that can be used to launch the camera app, take a photo or record videos. Photo ops can be fleeting. Apple says the new A18 and A18 Pro chips will deliver better battery life and the camera capabilities vary depending upon your choice of phone. The basic iPhone 16…starting at 799 list….offers an impressive 48 megapixel fusion sensor…and a 12 megapixel ultra wide. The iPhone Pro line starts at 999 list and adds telephoto and a 48 megapixel ultra wide. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s that time of year. New iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods are on the way. So what’s the big news? The new Apple Watch Series 10 devices will have bigger screens…about 30 percent bigger.. but will be thinner. They’ll also be able to detect sleep apnea. That feature is awaiting FDA clearance. P{ricing starts at about 400 dollars….but look for carrier deals. On the AirPods front…the new generation brings new features too. The basic AirPods at 129 dollars ….add ANC and the cost is fifty dollars more. Then there are the new Airpods Pro 2…that can not only test your hearing…they can serve as over the counter hearing assistance device too. Again, pending FDA clearance. We’ll have more on the new iPhones in our next report. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Astrum Tech is new in the consumer audio space and is out with some impressive new over ear and in ear headphones. The XZ Pia Earbuds…priced at 199 are beautifully designed with a rose gold case and deliver impressive sound along with adaptive noise cancelling. The MX Pro over the ear ANC headset blends comfort with style and sound. With the earbuds, CEO M.K. Pansari says.. “First we make it a metal case with a luxury feeling because the market is crowded with all the plastic ones. Second of all, the usage time, we keep it around up to thirty hours on a single charge.“ There’s more info on the full line up at www.astrumtech.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden report a big step forward in carbon fiber batteries. What might lighter weight batteries with carbon fiber strength mean? Professor Leif Asp chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

OWC has unveiled the breakthrough Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD. What will the higher speed storage mean for pros, creators and consumers? Founder and CEO Larry O'Connor joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin from the IBC in Amsterdam. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. GoPro’s new flagship camera, the Hero 13 Black has arrived and it unleashes even more creativity with a new smart lens system. They are automatically recognized by the camera…for instance, says VP Rick Loughery.. “You put the macro lens on, it adjusts the settings for the best use of the macro lens. There’s also a feature, when you put the macro lens on, that it shows you on the back of the screen what’s in focus and what’s going to be a little bit out of focus.” Other add ons include ND filters, ultra wide and anamorphic lenses. The Hero 13 Black also features better battery capacity. There is also magnetic mounting and charging…and improved super slow motion. The base price is four hundred dollars. There’s also a new, smaller Hero….priced at 199. Find more at www.gopro.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Kids love to put a scare into grown-ups. With the Wall Crawler Gecko from the Hex Bots brand and Spin Master they'll have hours of fun doing just that. Design Lead Mark Grote on how it works and more in this interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lots of folks these days are using iPads as a primary computer. The capabilities are right up there with many laptops….and Logitech helps to make them even more useful with the Combo Touch for iPad Pro. It is a detachable keyboard case the features a built in trackpad. What users will appreciate is the automatic connection and not having to charge it up. The Combo Touch is powered by the iPad. The keyboard is comfortable and performs as you would expect from long time leader Logitech. There is a row of shortcut keys designed for the iPad along with backlighting that is adjustable. It is a great addition if you’re going to do some serious work on your iPad…but it isn’t a cheap accessory. The Combo Touch iPad Pro sells for about 230 dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Business travel is continuing to rebound according to a recent survey conducted for Global Rescue. The company provides a range of services by subscription to assist with travel emergencies. CEO Dan Richards.. “You know we’ve seen travel numbers ticking up, obviously, pretty aggressively since the pandemic. Particularly when you look at the TSA numbers, those numbers continue to ramp up pretty substantially. But a lot of business travel, in many sectors, has yet to recover. What we’re seeing now, I think, is more sustained recovery, actually, for the business enterprise travel segment.” Although, the wider use of technology enabling remote meetings, will likely remain a factor. Find more at www.globalrescue.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        What is being called the world’s most energy efficient RV has launched.    Polydrops has opened pre-orders for the P21…a travel trailer designed for off grid adventures with a 1300 watt solar array, thermal insulation,  a heat pump for staying warm or cool….and a lightweight design making it towable by EVs…including the Tesla Model Y.     Pricing starts at about 39 thousand dollars.   Founder Kyunghyun Lew.. “The base model of the P21, it just basically has a bed and a couch inside and a table.  But still we’re going to come with a power system, solar panel and an AC and heat pump. “ There are options for kitchen and bathroom facilities.   Find more info at www.polydrops.com.  You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A fun plush tech toy for kids…that is screen free. Furlings have arrived from Funrise. They are soft and huggable, with sensors and sounds that respond to touch and play…along with LCD eyes. Three are out now ..Finley the dragon, Aspen the Yeti …exclusive to Walmart….and Cleo the jackalope. There are more to come and senior design manager Romina Hayag helped to create the fun… “You can see it has these really large LCD eyes and it interacts with the child. So you start by pressing the belly and it says hello. And it has multiple points where you can play with it. So if you tickle its ear and then if you press its hand, it will start cooing at you.” The price for the Furlings…about 35 dollars. Find more at www.furlingstoys.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

How much time do you spend searching for what to stream? ScreenGeni.us aims to stop the scroll. How? Founder and CEO Daniel Sieberg chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With a new 4K Nebular projector, Soundcore Space One headphones and a smart 3 in 1 portable charger, Anker is making a splash at IFA in Berlin. Anker's Adam Weissman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Two out of every three Americans don’t have an estate plan. Few of us like to dwell on the topic….but…says LegalZoom Senior Director Ashley Robinson… “Think of a will as your personal rulebook for what happens after you’ve left the party. It’s a legal document that outlines how you want your treasures divvied up. That could be your bank account, your real estate, your favorite guitar, even beloved pets. But why is it so important to have one? Well, here’s what happens. Without an estate plan in place, the state’s default settings kick in. And then they get to determine who gets what. And as we know that could lead to a lot of family drama and definitely lost time and money.” Online tools, such as those from LegalZoom, can make it much easier, to get it done. There’s more at www.legalzoom.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With smart lenses, a bigger battery and more, GoPro has unveiled the Hero13 Black along with the smaller and cheaper GoPro Hero. Details? VP of Global Marketing and Communications Rick Loughery chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Anker's Eufy brand has engineered the impressive Omni S1 Pro robotic floor cleaner. What are some features that set it apart? Eufy's Michaela Paris chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We see an awful lot of gadgets and tech here….but the folks at Bird Buddy once again have amazed us with the fun their new Smart Hummingbird Feeder can bring. We got ours towards the end of August when the hummingbirds in our neck of the woods started preparing for their long migration…spending as much time at the feeders as possible. And the new Bird Buddy feeder has been able to capture high quality photos and videos…just like the original Smart Bird Feeder. CEO Franci Zidar.. “ It is a follow on. It is completely rebuilt from bottom up for this case. The only thing that’s the same, basically is the module on the camera, but the feeder itself, also because it is nectar and not seed, it requires a completely different design.” Well done. Find more info at www.mybirdbuddy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest statistics show one in ten kids in high school are vaping. The American Lung Association has partnered with the Ad Council to put out messages aimed at getting parents to talk to their kids about the dangers. The ALA’s Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos.. “My biggest concern is we have a generation that we are trying to avoid the missteps we saw from a prior generation, where combustible cigarettes were introduced, you got addicted and then decades later they became my patients. They became patients overall plagued with lung cancer, COPD and emphysema. “ And many kids are starting in middle school or even younger. What to do? Parents and others concerned can get help. Find more info at www.talkaboutvaping.org. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     IBM has been a technology partner of the USTA for more than three decades and this year is bringing more AI into the fan experience through the US Open app.   IBM’s Kristi Kolski says fans can access generative AI content  in commentary, match reports and more.. “We have a new solution we call Match Reports.  This is actually AI generated content using Watson X focusing on our Granite foundation models to help generate content, short form and long form bullets and even longer form articles that are going to be available for fans immediately following the conclusion of a match.” And IBM’s Slam Tracker makes match predictions too.   Check out the US Open app for more or visit IBM.com/USOpen.     You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Survey finds more business travel bouncing back. But there are still challenges. The Global Rescue Companies CEO Dan Richards chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What's trending in back to school searches? Google Technology Expert Robert Ferrara chats with Technstination's Fred Fishkin about the trends and how Gemini AI can assist students, parents and teachers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       The age of the Copilot + PCs is here.    I’ve been looking at the Copilot + Surface Laptop from Microsoft  and the performance and battery life….have been nothing short of amazing.   Easily enough to power through a work day unplugged.   Rather than the more typical Intel or AMD processors, these new machines are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip.   There’s a dedicated CoPilot key….push it and describe what you would like to create…there are new Windows Studio Effect and Live Captions.  And the capabilities are really just getting started with more apps designed to take advantage of the onboard AI processing on the way.     Recall is the most prominent….coming now later this year….and it is designed to allow you to search your PC using natural language.  We’ll have more …in the weeks to come. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     An all electric pickup truck with no compromises?   The GMC Sierra Denali EV is now arriving at dealerships and being delivered to customers and it features up to 440 miles of range on a charge…..can power homes in emergencies…and can tow up to ten thousand pounds.   Product and Marketing Manager Maher Hamade says other features include four wheel steering and Super Cruise.. “When people start experiencing the Super Cruise, to them it becomes a feature that they just cannot drive without.  Especially on the highways, especially long distances or road trips, when you get into Super Cruise it just relieves you from having to hold the wheel initially and step on the pedals.” It’s pricey of course it is at 90 plus thousand dollars.  There’s more info at www.gmc.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Vaping by students has been on the rise and with the start of a new school year, the American Lung Association has some words of caution. Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, Your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   The Eufy Omni S1 Pro from Anker doesn’t look like any other robotic vacuum out there.    It stands tall.   And that’s a good description of how it performs as well.   Like other competitors it smartly maps your house…before it gets down to the business of cleaning.    It both vacuums and mops….has separate clean and dirty water tanks and a compartment for Eufy’s proprietary cleaning solution.    It does a very impressive job….probably the best we’ve seen thus far….in really getting tile and hardwood floors clean.     The price….like other top of the line competitors… is in the premium range.  About 15 hundred dollars…and of course there are other expenses…such as replacement bags and brushes as needed.  Find more info at www.eufy.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   Artiphon is a company that is opening doors to fun and music creation.    The Orba 2 is a palm sized electronic device that can be transformed into sounding like real instruments…or create your own sounds to play along with.   Great creativity and fun.  Chief Product and Marketing Officer Adam McHeffey… “(sound) It is just so much fun to play and everybody who works at Artiphon, we just leave this on our desks all day long and you can tell when somebody’s getting bored on a Zoom call because they’ll have their microphone on mute and they’ll just start tapping away.” It is easy to get started…but you can really get serious about music with the Orba 2.   The Orba 2 sells for about 150 dollars.    You can find more info….at www.artiphon.com.    You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Older adults and tech? Some surprises... AARP The Magazine's latest Tech Made Easy Guide. Technology Editor Jim Lenahan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Google has unveiled its latest phones, watches and Pixel buds…using AI to unleash more usefulness and creativity.   When it comes to the phones, Google’s Peter Du says... “We’re on the Pixel 9 phone.  So there’s a Pixel 9, a Pixel  Pro and a Pixel 9 Fold, which is a folding version of the phone as well.  Great phones, great new colors, obviously improvements in our specs.  It uses our new G4 chip technology and at the same time you’re able to use amazing software features alongside that.  Basically these are features that let you be more productive, be more creative and just create and do more fun things on your phone.” Like adding yourself almost magically to a group photo.  More on the phones and the new Pixel Watch 3 to come.  One new feature there is potentially lifesaving lack of pulse detection.  There’s more info at blog.google.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

IBM continues its partnership with the USTA and is bringing more AI into the fan experience at the US Open. How? IBM's Kristi Kolski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       Get Set Up is an ever growing service offering online classes and information tailored to help people keep learning no matter what their age.    And with changes coming to Medicare and Medicaid, Get Set Up guides will be providing information to help everyone stay up to date.    On the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast, CEO Lawrence Kosick.. “For many of us, it’s very hard to keep track of what our options might be.  How to be a more informed consumer.  What are the things that we need to de-mystify for our learners so they understand what is Part A, what is Part B and what is Medicare Advantage and what are those differences and how to shop for those.” There’s a lot of misinformation out there.   Learn more at www.getsetup.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What is the Elderverse? VR to improve the lives of older adults. The impact and the potential? Mynd Immersive CEO Chris Brickler chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The EV versions of GMC's Sierra Denali are arriving with big range and more. A no compromises EV truck? Product and Marketing Manager Maher Hamade chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Astrum Tech has entered the wireless headphone and earbud market with style and substance. The line up? CEO M.K. Pansari chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Everyone runs into problems with phones, computers, smart home gear, you name it. And everyone has to be wary of online scams. There’s a new app designed to help, especially for people over 50. A company called Triptych created Robin Knows…to provide that kind of assistance. CEO Chris Johnston…says the app uses AI… “Where you can load your devices actually within Robin Knows. And Robin Knows understands your ecosystem. Once you have those devices loaded in, you have a TV, you have a smartphone, you have a tablet, even load model numbers, and it will understand those, understand that tech ecosystem. And then on the other side, we have scam support.” You can try the Robin Knows app free for seven days. After that it is priced at 5.99 a month. Find more at www.robinknows.app. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Brian Taylor had a great career as a three point marksman in the NBA and the ABA before that. He’s been honored as one of the greatest ever to play for Princeton University….and has spent his post basketball career in education. Among his endeavors…bringing kids from cities to Princeton for a two week Summer of a Lifetime Program. And the kids interviewed him for a podcast…about what keeps him going… “You’ve got to have this yearning to learn more and more and more. Here I am in my 70s and I believe that I’m still learning different stuff and I inspire young people to do the same thing, to always be a long life learner of things that you love to learn.” I had fun helping the kids learn a bit about podcasting. Learn more about the program at www.SOALU.org You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lots of new toys with tech are arriving…and many will bring back memories for parents. Think Lite Brite, Tamagotchi and there’s a brand new Furby Galaxy from Hasbro. Charlene DeLoach is contributing editor at The Toy Insider… “Furby relaunched, if you will…I always feel like it never de-launched…but you know Furby really relaunched last year and this one is the newest version of it which has a glow in the dark feature as well, which kind of makes it a little bit more fun and be able to do things at night time or if you decide to create a little play fort at home, that sort of thing. And then for like adults, who really love it, it just looks really, really cool.” The new Furby is priced at about sixty dollars at shop.hasbro.com. Find more on the latest toys at www.TheToyInsider.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Most people avoid estate planning. So August is National Make a Will Month. Where to start? Online! LegalZoom Senior Director Ashley Robinson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This month Ford is celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of its Chicago Assembly Plant. It has been a century since the plant’s first Model Ts rolled off the line and Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan says it has continuously operated ever since.. “In the lifetime, in the hundred years since, they’ve built over fifteen million vehicles in Chicago.” That’s from the Model T on up to, what’s it doing today? “Today it is actually doing the all new Explorer, the Aviator and the Police Interceptor. The Police Interceptor’s an interesting one. So basically it’s an Explorer, but then, it’s sent to an upfitter.” To customize the conversion based on the needs of various police departments. Find more about the history at www.FordHeritageVault.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Furlings interactive and huggable toys arrive from Funrise. How were they designed? What will kids love? Brand Manager Aubrey Howard and Senior Design Manager Romina Hayag chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lia Medeiros is an astrophysicist at Princeton University, has been a NASA Einstein Fellow, was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study and was a part of a team that published the first image of the M87 black hole. But her passion extends beyond her work…to inspiring young people. I saw her mesmerize a group of young people at Princeton for the Summer of a Lifetime Program created by educator and former NBA player Brian Taylor. In her words… “I really enjoy interacting with teenagers. I feel like everybody gives teenagers a really bad rap. I think they’re amazing and incredible and I’m always excited and awe inspired after having interacted with them. There’s just so much possibility in that age group.” Learn more about the amazing work at www.LiaMedeiros.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Last Mile Education Fund helps students who run into hardships, complete their college degrees. How and why? Founder and CEO Ruthe Farmer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Here come new Pixel 9 phones from Google along with Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Bud devices. So what's new? Google's Peter Du chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Polydrops super efficient P21 RV is officially open for pre-orders. Towable by EVs and more and solar powered. More? Co-founder Kyunghyun Lew chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

There's a new look and some new reasons to play fantasy football on Yahoo Sports' Fantasy app. Such as? Head of Product and Technology George Leimer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Squad Mobility, based in the Netherlands, is a step closer to bringing solar powered small vehicles to market. The company’s Solar City Car has been selected as the key platform to receive EU funding for a Horizon Europe project that aims to provide affordable and accessible mobility solutions. Squad Mobility CEO Robert Hoevers…says the batteries are swappable as well in these low speed vehicles that are being designed for ride sharing mobility.. “Because the solar charging is automatic and charging the fleet with electric vehicles is one of the highest operational costs of shared mobility, part of this is done automatically depending on where you live and the season of course. So you shave off a lot of the cost of the charging.” Pricing will start at about 68 hundred dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Smart instruments for creatives. That's what Artiphon has delivered with the Orba 2 and Chorda. The story behind the innovations? Chief Product and Marketing Officer Adam McHeffey chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Summer Olympics of 2024 are in the books….and the games kept lots of folks busy online. Google Trends Expert Jocelyn Runice says of course many were searching for more info on the big names like Simone Biles, LeBron James, Coco Gauff and tried to learn more about some sports like rugby, skateboarding and surfing. But then there were trends like the viral searches for Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen…who became known as the chocolate muffin man…. “There’s a swimmer from Norway who is posting on his social media channels about the chocolate muffins in the Olympic village. So we have also seen a jump in Olympics chocolate muffin recipe as well.” Gold, silver, bronze…and chocolate. Find more at www.google.com/trends. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    There’s more competition in the fridge on the go space.    The Wolfbox Car Fridge is available in three sizes…up to a big 58 quarts…and it has some impressive features.      There are dual compartments with independent temperature controls.   Both can be coolers or freezers …or pick one side as a freezer and one as a fridge.   The temperatures can be set as low as negative 8.    The cooling is fast….getting down to freezing from 86 degrees…in less than thirty minutes.   It features AC and DC power cords.   Unlike models from Anker’s EverFrost line which have built in batteries or GoSun…with external batteries..there’s no battery option here.   That said, the Car Fridge from Wolfbox is sturdy, with wheels on one side and a flip on handle on the other, and can make all the difference at campsites and more.    You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Here come Mustang and Bronco branded e-bikes from Ford...starting at about four thousand dollars. Details on the rides in this Techstination interview with Ford senior manager of global licensing Tyler Hill. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.     Dueling forecasts on consumer tech spending in the U.S..    The Consumer Technology Association says AI and gaming are likely to push that spending up by a modest 1 percent this year.    The new AI powered laptops and a boost in gaming services are helping there according to the CTA.   Meanwhile…Circana, a company that advises on the complexity of human behavior, is now forecasting a two percent decline in U.S. consumer tech sales this year.    It says while unemployment remains low and real wage growth has been positive, high credit card debt and mortgage interest rates are straining consumer finances.    But there are areas of optimism there too…including consumer interest in those new AI PCs.     We’ll be talking more about those coming up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Robin Knows is the name of an app from Triptych that aims to help those over 50 with tech issues and help prevent scams. How? CEO Chris Johnston chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your desination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Small batteries for some peace of mind.    The Wolfbox MegaVolt24 Jump Starter is a smart all in one device to have in whatever vehicle you own.   It packs four thousand amps of peak current, is IP64 waterproof, has a three mode flash light built in, a digital display indicating the charge and the USB C PD 65 Watt port can power phones, laptops, you name it.   Find more at www.wolfbox.com.    For a more pocket sized device charging solution, one of the most versatile we’ve seen is the 10 thousand milliamp hour Mighty Boost from Limitless.   Included is a 3 in 1 USB cable for charging USB C, USB Mini or Lightning port devices.    The site for more is www.limitlessinnovations.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, Your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   You’ve got lots of choices these days when it comes to smart security cameras.    The Reolink Argus 4 Pro distinguishes itself with a 180 degree field of view and sharp image quality.    That is great if you have a large area to monitor.  It features 4K resolution and ColorX night vision as well.   It ships with a solar panel that keeps the battery charged continuously and can be mounted away from the camera if necessary.   There’s a MicroSD card slot for built in storage.  That means no monthly fees.  There is also an option to add a Reolink hub for storage.  As for how well it plays with others…the camera does not support Apple HomeKit or Matter…but will work with Google Home or Amazon Alexa.       For more head to www.reolink.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What's trending with Olympic searches online? Some are predictable and some surprising, like the Chocolate Muffin Man. Google trends expert Jocelyn Runice chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford has revamped the best selling Maverick Hybrid mid-sized truck offering hybrid four wheel drive, increased towing capacity and a standard 13.2 inch screen. Brand Manager James Gilpin… “Now standard, 13.2 inch, landscape center screen, which is the largest standard screen in the mid-sized pickup segment. We’re also pairing that with standard Sync 4, which includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, something customers really asked for.” Also new…the Lobo model of the Maverick.. “We’ve expanded the lineup so we have have more Mavericks for every type of customer available. We’re introducing the new Lobo Performance street truck version.” The new trucks are due to arrive later this year. There’s more info at www.ford.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ford is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Assembly Plant. A look back in this Techstination interview with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you had a falling out with your ear buds? HP Poly has designed the Voyager Free 20 ear buds to stay in place considerably better than most of the competition. And there are other impressive features..helping to deliver immersive audio and all day comfort. A welcome move by the brand better known for business oriented conferencing technology. Product Marketing Manager Alec Turowski says for those on the go…say in a coffee shop…the noise cancellation can work wonders… “The noise cancelling algorithm in these earbuds has actually been tuned to cancel out some of the ambient chatter that you might find in a coffee shop. What you’ll find is you actually won’t know that I’m in that coffee shop. You’ll just hear my voice, you won’t hear that background noise around me.” Well done. You can find the Poly Voyager Free 20 earbuds for under 130 dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The mid summer arrival of new toys with tech? The highlights? The Toy Insider's Charlene DeLoach chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

As her exploration of black holes continues, Princeton astrophysicist Lia Medeiros finds joy in giving back. She fascinated inner city students taking part in the Summer of a Lifetime program at the university...and sat down with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ford brings a new standard big center screen to the updated Maverick Hybrid pickup and adds Lobo models. The features? Brand Manager James Gilpin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    The latest smart phone watch for kids from Tick Talk is out….and what the device delivers is the ability for parents to video chat with their child anywhere, know their location and more.   The Tick Talk 5 aims to give parents peace of mind…while opening communication for kids with full parental controls.    Eddie Washington is Creative and Strategic Marketing Manager.. “You’re able to have reminders set up, you’re able to voice and video call with family and approved contacts.  You’re able to track your steps with an activity tracker.  From a parent’s standpoint you’re able to track their location, you can view their history route so you can see their previous locations.” Service pricing starts at ten dollars a month.  Find more at myticktalk.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Hard to believe that it has been three decades since the word Roomba entered into our vocabulary. Now, iRobot, the pioneering company behind the robotic vacuum is out with the Combo 10 Max Robot Plus. It mops and vacuums with Enhanced Dirt Detect, will be Matter smart home compatible and the mop auto-retracts to the top to keep carpets dry. The new AutoWash Dock has antimicrobial technology. IRobot’s Warren Fernandez.. “Having a dock that is smart enough to know when it needs to be kept clean, when the robot pad should be cleaned. These are thoughtful features that we at iRobot really think about deeply.” As with other flagship robotic vacuums…all of this capability doesn’t come cheap. The Combo 10 Max Robot Plus is priced at about 14 hundred dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some tech help for travel with little ones. Tiny Traveler is a great system that uses a camera that straps on the back of the front seat of a vehicle and a monitor for the front dash that allows a driver to keep an eye on baby in the back without having to turn around. And it is quick and easy to take along for monitoring around the house or wherever you are visiting. Smart. The Web site is mytinytraveler.com. We’ve been fans of the Toniebox screen free story telling speaker for kids and now comes the Listen and Play Bag. Education Director Drew Vernon… “It’s going to allow you to play the Toniebox from the bag. And you’ve got pouches for the figures and you’ve got some extra storage for the charging cable.” And like the Toniebox, it is built to last and sells for about fifty dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The 2024 Summer Olympics are creating lots of excitement. And what it takes for the elite athletes to compete …can provide lessons to us all. Achieve Institute Founder and CEO Mark Cunningham was an elite decathlon athlete turned entrepreneur…sharing those lessons he learned in sports… “In today’s world, more than ever, you need to be thinking and working in the best way possible to get the most out of yourself, to get the most out of your talent, to drive the results that you need to. And what we have is a scalable system that we bring to organizations. So it isn’t just a one to one. But it’s how do you get large groups working effectively together.” To reach those high performance levels while supporting individuals and their needs. Find more at achieveinst.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We have long been fans of gear that make getting outdoors…whether the yard or a campsite…more fun. Anker has designed a battery, the Solix C800 Plus, with some unique features for those environments. It is a 768 watt hour power station with a variety of outlets…ten in all…that can be recharged in as little as an hour. Impressive…but about those campsite features…Anker’s Emeline Bonnefoy says.. “It also has a light. It has an extendable stick and then lights on top of that.” And if you are in the market for an ice free portable cooler, Anker’s EverFrost line is smart and versatile and even stylish. Lots of innovation here too with a slide out built in powerpack, interior LED lights and a flip up work tray that converts into a handle. Find more at www.anker.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Tesla is making moves that may make cars like the Model Y and Model 3 more attractive as family cars. A software update is bringing new features such as Night Curfew to the vehicles, allowing parents to enforce the times when teens in the household are allowed to drive. A pin code would be needed to alter the settings. And the update also will allow parental monitoring of driving habits…and allow the setting of maximum speed and acceleration capabilities. In addition…parents are also able to prevent features like collision warnings and automatic emergency braking from being turned off. Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death of 15 to 24 year olds…and are responsible for hundreds of thousands of injuries. Perhaps the new tech can make a difference. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

TickTalk 5 is the latest smart phone watch for kids featuring secure video chatting, location tracking, parental controls and more. Creative and strategic marketing manager Eddie Washington chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        A new, nationwide survey conducted by the state of Michigan found 71 percent of Americans believe that sustainable tech investments pay off.  And 86 percent are in favor of more business incentives to ensure that the new technologies are manufactured in the U.S.   Hillary Doe is Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer… “I think again that shows this recognition broadly and if you’re at 87 percent it has to be sort of cross regional and partisan and every other kind of line.  It’s really critical that the U.S. be competitive globally in these areas and that broadly that kind of benefit, economic opportunity and innovation, is shared among Americans.” Find more on the survey at www.michiganbusiness.org.  And you can always watch our full interviews online. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The company that pioneered robotic floor cleaning three decades ago is back with a new flagship: the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot+. So how is it different? Dir. of Product Management Warren Fernandez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The folks at Owl Labs are at it again…with the Meeting Owl 4+.      And it now features better video and audio quality and an improved interface.    Meeting Owl is being used by a wide range of people and companies…..to turn any room into a 360 degree conference room….with technology that automatically focuses on the speaker.     Very smart.   And now 4K Ultra HD.   CEO Frank Weishaupt..   “It also has an upgraded attention system.  The attention system is essentially what drives the experience and determines who is speaking and how to present the speakers on what we call the stage which splits as many as three times.” It can deliver a great stand alone experience or can work in conjunction with other gear from OwlLabs.com  You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Consumers have a variety of choices when it comes to Bluetooth glasses or sunglasses. I’ve been spending some time with Lucyd’s smart glasses outfitted with prescription lenses. Customers can opt for those or off the shelf sunglasses. There are a variety of styles available…including new Eddie Bauer designs…and while the arms may be a little thicker than usual, the capabilities aren’t all that obvious. You can take calls, access voice commands, even AI. And music listening is surprisingly good. I’ve been pretty amazed by that. CEO Harrison Gross… “There’s two speakers in each temple as well as a battery, a Bluetooth chip and a microphone. So the speakers are about an inch away from your ear.” The downside is people near you will be able to faintly hear as well. Find more at Lucyd.co. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Innovation in straws? Blendjet, the portable blender pioneer, is out with new accessories including straws….that pair well with the company’s Orbiter drinking lid. So what could be innovative about straws? Co-founder Ryan Pamplin… “These are straws that feel like plastic. They’ve got really fun messages on them like when life gets tough, just suck it up. And when you open these up, they are like plastic. Like hard. But what’s amazing about this is unlike your typical plastic straws, these things are full biodegradable. So within, literally hours after you start using it, it starts to decompose.” They are individually wrapped, made from food quality ingredients and a package of 30 is under ten dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ventapak is the name of a clever gadget …a curved mesh brace….that is designed to make just about any backpack more comfortable. It is a big help…providing air flow between your back and the pack….and can even assist with better weight distribution. Founder Mark Dingle says, like so many inventions… it was born out of his own need when he was biking to work in New York City… “I really just loved riding my bike and it was just a great experience. The only thing that was a major detractor was how hot and sweaty my back felt as I was riding, then getting to work and having just a wet, really soaking we shirt.” He started tinkering around and as a result we have the Ventapak. You can find it on Amazon for about 46 dollars…and learn more at www.ventapak.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford is expanding the fun for Bronco SUV owners. It will be opening up its fifth Bronco Off-Roadeo location near Knoxville, Tennessee in October. The idea is to give customers and enthusiasts hands on instruction in off road driving skills. Bronco consumer strategy manager Kelsey Gerken… “What it entails is a full day of off road instruction using one of our vehicles at one of our now five locations that span nationwide. So we’re in places… New Hampshire, Texas, Moab, Utah, Nevada, which is close to Las Vegas, and our newest location that’s just been announced is in Tennessee.” The program is free for Bronco owners. For non owners..there are half day adventures that can be purchased. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With Unistellar’s upcoming ENVISION Smart Binoculars on the horizon… we’ve had the opportunity to take a look at and through Unistellar’s amazing Odyssey Pro telescope. It is compact, really portable, sets up in seconds, pairs with an app and then the fun begins. From my front yard in a not especially dark environment, the Unistellar Odyssey Pro guided itself through the sky as I used the app to locate and take amazing images of the M57 Ring Nebula, the M101 Pinwheel Galaxy and more. Even the sun with a specialized solar filter. Unistellar is making astrophotography available to amateurs…with the biggest drawback being the price tag. Odyssey telescopes start at 23 hundred dollars. But you won’t be disappointed. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here comes Amazon Prime Day again…or more accurately…Prime Days. It can be a good time to buy some tried and true tech. Amazon always offers good deals on its own brands…like Ring and Blink and don’t forget Fire tablets. But look for discounts from other smart home manufacturers like Lutron, which will have Caseta starter kits reduced by as much as 25 percent. We like their reliability. Check out the deals from Anker and Wyze as well. If you have summer adventures awaiting…Prime Day is a good time to look for a deal on GoPro’s Hero 12 Black. GoPro not only pioneered the action camera category…it has continued to innovate. And it can go places where your smartphone camera simply can’t. And if you jump on early, you can find some deals have already started. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. While Aptera is aiming to deliver its first solar powered electric vehicles in the first half of next year…the company is licensing or selling its innovative solar technology to some new partners. Among them, is Polydrops, maker or super light weight, solar powered RVs. Founder Kyunghyun Lew… “We are trying to design it as energy efficient as possible. That’s how we ended up collaborating with Aptera, cause we are sharing the same idea, we’re targeting a different marketplace. We are focusing on the aerodynamics of the RV. We’re trying to make it as aerodynamic as possible so any EV can tow it.” For instance, the company’s P-19 that can be easily towed by a Tesla Model Y. Learn more at www.Polydrops.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Squad Mobility wins backing from the EU for the Solar City mini car. What will that mean for production? CEO Robert Hoevers, based in Amsterdam, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Aptera is a west coast based company that is building a three wheeled electric vehicle that can be recharged by the solar panels that cover the exterior. Co-founder Steve Fambro says those panels can provide up to forty miles of driving range per day. The estimated overall range of the 2 seater Aptera is over 400 miles. While customers who have put down deposits patiently wait, Fambro now says the first deliveries of Aptera’s futuristic looking vehicles…should take place in the first part of next year… “Definitely next year. The plan is… is that Q1, Q2. Hopefully it is Q1. But we are working to make it as fast as possible and as fast as funding allows.” We’ll have more on a new Aptera partner in our next report. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Mark Cunningham has taken lessons learned from his elite athletics days and applied them to consulting with the Achieve Institute. Some insights in his chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

HP Poly brings consumer-ish Voyager Free 20 earbuds to market with features designed to enable anywhere conferencing and music enjoyment. Details? Product Marketing Manager Alec Turowski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The FeatherSnap Scout is among the latest smart bird feeders to arrive….and is welcome. Among the best features…two large, easy to fill compartments for seed, built in solar panels that really do keep you connected and the camera operating…and smart choices for bird identification. While owners can view a live feed or see images and video by removing the memory card without a subscription…the 60 dollar a year or 6.99 a month subscription for accessing the media from the phone app is highly recommended. The camera in the Scout is very good…with videos in 1080p. And the app is designed for fun.. “You can earn badges for identifying birds. And then we actually have a fully filled out bird book that includes things like seed preferences, bird fun facts.” FeatherSnap’s Abigail Knox. Find more at FeatherSnapCam.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With EverFrost coolers to keep food and beverages cold for days and the C800 Plus for power, Anker is bringing convenience to camping. Anker's Emeline Bonnefoy chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A new, nationwide survey by the state of Michigan finds more than 70 percent of Americans support investments in sustainable tech. The specifics? Michigan Chief Growth Officer Hillary Doe chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The online summer shopping frenzy is about to begin. At least…that’s what the online retailers hope for. The question is…how to you find the best deals? Google is offering some updated tools designed to be helpful. Trends expert Charity Mhende… “We just announced a refreshed Deals destination. So if you go on Google and you search for Shop Deals, you’ll be able to see deals across a range of categories. So sales and markdowns on things like electronics, apparel, even toys if you’re looking for that Lego set.” And Google can show you member pricing for the different online retailers too. It can help you decide if a membership is worthwhile. A survey shows lots of folks plan to get a jump on holiday shopping. Just keep in mind that returns could be a problem in December when you buy in July. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More hands on with a go-anywhere rechargeable TV. One of the gadgets we’ve been spending time with this summer is the 24 inch Companion HD TV from Skyworth. It is designed to run for about three hours on a charge….and has Google TV built in. If you are in the backyard…you can use your home Internet connection….or opt for camp site WiFi or your own hotspot when travelling. It has a handy carry handle, inputs for HDMI, composite and USB. You can opt to listen via Bluetooth too. Director of Sales Michael Gleason.. “It’s great for bringing from room to room. Obviously great for camping. Anything outdoors, this is an awesome product.” We agree. Certainly a better viewing experience than with a phone or most tablets and the price on Amazon is about 450 dollars. There’s more info at www.skyworth.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Summer fun for kids with a little science thrown in.     If you haven’t seen kids play with Stomp Rockets before, you are missing an experience.   And now Stomp Rocket is out with The Space Collection.      It includes rugged replicas of the Saturn V Rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis and Space Launch System.      And the energy to launch them…surprisingly high…comes from the kids who love doing the stomping.   You can find them at Target stores and specialty toy retailers.     And for night time flying fun,  kids of all ages can fling the light up flying Discs and Rings from TOSY.   They have great aerodynamics….and the built in LED lights make them even more entertaining.  The 16 million color disc is rechargeable too.    Find them on Amazon. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        With the launch of the fourth and final GOES U satellite….NOAA is enhancing its weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities.   And research meteorologist Bill Line tells us that is especially important when it comes to extreme weather and even tracking smoke from wild fires.   The new satellite will take some time…a couple of weeks…to reach its geostationary orbit.  Meanwhile, work continues on the next generation satellite system.. “We’ve got the satellites up there but we can’t stay pat.   We have to continue to evolve as technology evolves and develop products that can really take advantage of both the information from the satellite and the modern technology we have.” Including AI being used to analyze the images and data.  Find more info at NOAA.gov. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Here come the deals. How to make the most of the big summer online shopping events? Google Trends Expert Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        AI2030 is the name of an organization promoting the responsible and ethical use of AI.   The organization has an institute to foster those goals and a series of events …conferences and symposiums as well including last week’s Chicago AI conference.   Founder Xiaochen Zhang formerly led the global innovations team at Amazon Web Services…and says the goals are based on a number of pillars for AI… “Transparency, accountability, safety and security, fairness, privacy preservation and sustainability.  So we think each pillar, as you can see, we’re talking about very different things.” Zhang believes the rewards from the responsible and ethical use of AI can be great.     You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

FeatherSnap Scout brings convenient features to smart bird feeder design. Such as? Director of Brand Management Abigail Knox chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Former Senator and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Bradley and AARP Executive VP Nancy LeaMond join Fred Fishkin and Mary Furlong for a look at the impact of older voters on the latest episode of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Fourth of July related searches are among the top trends reported by Google.     For food…grilled pineapple slices and grilled halibut are trending.  That sounds pretty healthy.   But…says Google’s Charity Mhende… “Interestingly enough, in the past five years, searches for hot dog eating contest have surpassed searches for baseball game during the week of fourth of July.” No surprise that Taylor Swift  is leading the way again when it comes to music.   And on TV…on top…is Bridgerton… “Bridgerton has come back for another season so people across the country were searching for things like does Colin forgive Penelope as well as do Eloise and Penelope make up.” Bridgerton was followed by The Boys and House of the Dragon.    You can find more on the latest at google.com/trends. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Aptera, now forecasting delivery of its solar powered EVs for 2025, has a new technology customer in Polydrops, maker of solar powered RVs that can be towed by Teslas and more. Aptera co-founder Steve Fambro and Polydrops founder Kyunghyun Lew chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Biking to work with a backpack convinced Mark Dingle there had to be a better way. So he created Ventapak. What does it do? Dingle chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   We’ve told you about the remarkable story of Other World Computing and founder Larry O’Connor.  And the innovations at OWC continue.  The Envoy Pro mini may look like a USB flash drive…but it is a true SSD…that you can rely on with both USB-A and USB-C connectors.  And it now is in capacities up to 2 terabytes.   It is amazing and sits alongside the Envoy SSD…a superfast aluminum housed SSD that fits in your palm… “It’s up to two terabytes, it’s pretty much about the fastest ten gigabit USB 3 solution on the market sustaining data rates of close to a thousand megs a second.” And with OWC’s legendary customer service and focus, you can’t go wrong.   Find more at www.OWC.com.  You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Larry O’Connor was still in high school when he started a little business because he wasn’t happy with some mail order computer printer ribbons.  The year was 1988 and he was 14.    Within a year…he had an 800 number and was selling memory upgrades for Apple computers.  In 1993…he named his company Other World Computing.  And he is still at it today.  We’re going to tell you about some of the latest products in upcoming reports.  But first…you should know why OWC continues to grow and win fans.. “We’re here for our customers and we’re here because of our customers and we appreciate that opportunity each and every day.  We’re very grateful and thankful for that.  And we have a lot of fun doing what we’re doing.” You can check out our full video interview online.  And stay tuned to learn about the latest from OWC. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ford is bringing its Bronco Off Roadeo adventures to Tennessee. What are the experiences all about? Consumer Strategy Manager Kelsey Gerken chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Hot dog eating, Bridgerton, Taylor Swift (of course) and more were among the top June search trends. Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More Techstination recommended summer reading…this time from The Atlantic staff writer James Parker. He is out with a collection of odes titled Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes. It’s the kind of book you can pick up and read bit by bit at any time. But you may be tempted as I was…to just keep on going. The odes are that entertaining…from the Ode to Electricity , to Ode to Naps, to Ode to Squirrels, Parker’s observations are fun and often thought provoking… and he invites readers to write odes of their own.. “If you trust your own perceptions. I think that’s really important. And look after it. And then, I think, this stuff will come at you and you’ll find yourself able to write about it in a different way than you imagined.” One can only hope. The title again.. Odes to Being Alive. Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Owl Labs has upped the ante again with the 4K Meeting Owl 4+. And it is smarter than ever, putting the focus on whoever is speaking while maintaining the full room perspective. How? CEO Frank Weishaupt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     What’s different about the S600 speakerphone from AnkerWork?       Plenty.   It is rechargeable and has a top that flips over to serve as a Qi wireless phone charger….a great sounding speaker…and surround microphones.   But the big deal the the S600’s ability to identify your voice….to block out other voices and noises around you.    Anker’s Brett White says it uses AI to eliminate those distractions… “Babies crying, dogs barking, doobells ringing…to where you can pretty much have an open environment like we’re sitting in right now and have all of this commotion happening around you and the S600 will be trained to only key in and listen to your voice and to only send out your voice.” Does it work?   You bet.    Learn more at www.ankerwork.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The final GOES U NOAA satellite to better monitor and forecast weather, especially extreme weather, launches today. The technology and significance? NOAA Research Meteorologist Bill Line chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Kids love tech….but they don’t have to be parked in front of screens all of the time. Some of our favorite screen free toys include the Dog-E One in a Million Robot Dog from WowWee. A six year old we know still loves to play with hers all these months after the holiday season. WowWee has a winner. The same is true for the Tonie Box….the screen free story telling speaker….that’s rechargeable for road trips…is always fun with new Tonies arriving all of the time to keep kids entertained. Parents and grandparents can narrate their own stories for kids to play too. And Tamagotchi is coming back with new virtual pets…Angel Festival and Monster Carnival. They are the second wave of the Tamagotchi Uni line and will arrive July 13th. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With songs, stories, learning and more, the world of Tonies continues to grow. Great for screen free fun at home or on the road...and new Peppa Pig Tonies have arrived. Director of Education Drew Vernon chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Just about anyone in any job can benefit from adding new skills in using generative AI…and Google is offering help through a partnership with Coursera.        It is called Google AI Essentials and the company’s Andrea Willis says.. “This is a ten hour course that’s going to teach people foundational AI skills, AI best practices and how to use AI responsibly.   So, it’s for people regardless of their industry or their job and it’s really going to help them to use AI in their day to day.  After people finish this course, they get a certificate that they can share with their professional network.” The cost is 49 dollars…but there are scholarships available.    Find more at grow.google.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

AI2030 pushes responsible and ethical use of AI. How? Founder Xiaochen Zhang chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the dangers, benefits and challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The OnePlus Watch 2 has arrived …delivering multi-day battery life in a Wear OS device. That alone is a pretty big deal. And while there is no option for a stand alone cellular connection, there is dual frequency GPS tracking and an AMOLED display. The OnePlus Watch 2 is nicely styled…but some may find it large for smaller wrists. We’ve seen the price at OnePlus.com as low as 270 dollars….with free Buds 3 headphones and fifty dollars off when you trade in any watch in any condition. If you are looking for a smart watch and a decent pair of ear buds…that is a deal worth pursuing. OnePlus is a Chinese manufacturer that has been delivering some impressive devices to consumers for more than a decade. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

GoSun begins taking reservations for a vehicle mounted EV solar charger. How does it work? What can it deliver? Founder and CEO Patrick Sherwin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Larry O'Connor went into business as a teenager in 1988. Today, Other World Computing continues to innovate. The latest products and the story of what's behind the longevity? O'Connor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A quality smartphone that won’t break the bank. That is what OnePlus delivers with the 12R. It features an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 over a 6.78 inch display at a price that starts at just five hundred dollars. You can double the storage to 256 GB and RAM to 16 GB for a hundred dollars more. The 50 megapixel main camera is impressive…even up against some of the bigger names..Apple, Samsung and Google. And while OnePlus left out wireless charging capability…the battery life…in a word…is great. Chalk up a very big plus. The OnePlus ecosystem also includes a new smartwatch and earbuds. More on those in my next report. Learn more at www.OnePlus.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lucyd is a company that has been blending technology with eyewear…and now through a partnership with Eddie Bauer…it offers even more style. They offer impressive sound….and through the connection with your phone…let you access Siri, Google and says CEO Harrison Gross.. ChatGPT... “So this is a really valuable new feature we have in the glasses. And I sort of describe it like having Wikipedia, being able to talk to Wikipedia in your specs any time, anywhere, which really is a huge amount of value.” Of course you can listen to music or podcasts as well. Lucyd, which is a public traded company by the way, offers a wide range of glasses and sunglasses and you can even order prescription lenses. The site is www.Lucyd.co. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Adding new skills in making use of generative AI can benefit many in their current or future jobs. Google is offering help. Details? Google's Andrea Willis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Unistellar is adding a new focus… smart binoculars. The company that has been one of the pioneers in a new generation of smart telescopes, opening the world of astronomy up to many with little or no experience…is bringing AI into ENVISION Smart Binoculars. Co-founder and astronomer Franck Marchis says they use augmented reality.. “It will basically guide the people. The idea we have is that it can be used during the day and during the night. During the day, you will be able to use your binocular to observe the landscape and it will give you information about what you’re observing. For observation by night, you will be able to connect you will be able to connect your app to the binocular.” To be guided through the binoculars to objects in the sky. Find more info…at www.unistellar.com/envision. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The S600 from AnkerWork is a speakerphone that can recognize your voice eliminating background voices and sounds. And there is more. Anker's Brett White chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. T-Mobile is out with a new backup home internet solution…that can keep your household connected when your primary broadband service goes down. For those working from home and others who really need to stay online…it can make a lot of sense. The Home Internet Backup plan offers 130 gigabytes of 5G data a month….enough, T-Mobile says…for up to seven days if your traditional ISP isn’t working…..for thirty dollars a month. A 5G gateway is included with no extra fees. For customers with an eligible T-Mobile voice line…the price drops to 20 dollars a month. Keep in mind you may want a battery back up as well for power outages which occur often at the same time as Internet outages. For more info, head to www.t-mobile.com-internet-backup. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Author and Atlantic staff writer James Parker has been creating odes about everything from squirrels to crying babies on planes. And now there's a collection in book form- Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes. The story behind the stories? Parker chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     For Father’s Day, family reunions, remembrances like the recent 80th D-Day Anniversary and more the Memory Station from Vivid-Pix is designed to help you collect, restore and preserve what is priceless.    Photos, documents, even many objects can be scanned by the Memory Statiion.  And then the magic begins.   CEO Rick Voight.. “To be able to run it select the one that looks best to you.  Press one more button and record a memory with each one of those images and then to combine each one of those narrated photos that tell a story and to create a movie story.” That can be preserved and shared.   More info?   Head to www.MemoryStation.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Rewiring America is the name of a non-profit that aims to provide information to consumers and businesses about programs and incentives that can save them money. That can be with solar, EVs, heat pumps and more. Policy Analyst Amanda Sachs .. “Because these are such new, efficient, just superior technologies in the first place, sometimes they have higher up front costs, so there needs to access state, local and federal rebates and other kinds of incentives to lower that cost. But once you do have these efficient electric appliances in your home, you can expect to see operational cost savings as well.” If you are looking for more info, the site is www.rewiringamerica.org. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Innovations for outdoor fun. First of all, if you need to stay powered at a camp site or in a home emergency, BioLite’s BaseCharge line, which is on sale now…is a great investment and is solar rechargeable. Quality and reliability matter with portable power stations. And BioLite made its name with portable stoves. That tradition continues with CampStoves and the latest EcoZoom Rocket Stoves. And of course you need something to cook at the campsite. Backpacker’s Pantry has five new freeze dried entrees for this year. The family owned company has more winners with Pesto Pasta with Chicken, a favorite here, Beef Bolognese, Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Fiesta Beef and Vegetable Bowl and White Bean, Chicken and Green Chile Stew. Easy to take along and they cook right in the bag with boiling water. Find them all at www.backpackerspantry.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Blendjet, a company that has pioneered portable blenders continues to deliver new, fun designs and innovations.   Some of the latest characters making their way onto the portable blenders are the South Park crew and Sponge Bob.   Just in time for Father’s Day.   The company took a consumer first approach to a recall of earlier models at the end of last year and CEO Ryan Pamplin says that approach remains.  And the continuing partnerships on designs has been rewarding.. “And it’s great credibility for the brand, too.   So if new people are discovering our product that haven’t seen it before and then they see Disney or Ninja Turtles or South Park or Sponge Bob, it’s just wow…it must work well otherwise all these amazing companies wouldn’t have partnered with them.” Another new innovation?  Check out Blendjet’s new friendly to the environment disposable smoothie straws.    You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a whole new category of personal computers arriving…branded Copilot Plus. Microsoft has its own Surface machines….but partners such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Samsung have all joined in. So what’s so special here? Microsoft says they feature computing power of more than 40 trillion operations per second, all day battery life and access to the most advanced AI models. For instance…the PCs will be capable of finding and remembering what you have seen using what Microsoft calls Recall and be able to generate AI images in near real time using Cocreator…and be able to translate audio from more than 40 languages into English with Live Captions. Stay tuned. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with Memory Station from Vivid-Pix. An all in one solution for preserving family photos, documents and memories...and perfect for Father's Day too. How does it work? CEO Rick Voight chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Pebblebee is taking advantage of the upgraded Google Find My Device app with a new line of Bluetooth trackers. The new trackers…which are available as a Tag, Card or Clip…all feature long battery life, from 8 to 18 months…depending on which you choose…and they are rechargeable. A really great feature. About set up…it couldn’t be easier. CEO Daniel Daoura.. “You double press on the device and when you do, and you have an Android phone nearby, it’ll pop up a bottom half sheet and it’ll tell you..would you like to set this up. You can edit the name and you can start tracking it.” Using Google’s Find My Device. Pebblebee also makes trackers that work with Apple Find My…also affordable and rechargeable. Find more info at www.Pebblebee.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Nomad has a broad range of innovative cases, cables and a new Tracker that are hot sellers for Father's Day. What sets them apart? Chuck Melber chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Skyworth has been making a name for itself with a line of rugged TVs made to be mounted outdoors…with some models…even in direct sunlight. Now…something new…a portable 24 inch Companion HD screen that can go anywhere and runs for three hours on a charge. When it comes to content, Director of Sales Michael Gleason says.. “The coolest part about this is that it’s got Google streaming. So you can stream anything. You can stream YouTube, you can stream Netflix, Prime, Disney, Apple TV. You can get local channels through there or even watch the football package on Google TV. So this is great for tailgating. Obviously great for camping, anything outdoors, this is an awesome product.” You’ll need to provide an Internet connection for the Companion’s WiFi. Find more at www.skyworthusa.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Unistellar, which has helped to pioneer a new generation of telescopes for consumers is turning its focus to binoculars as well. How and why? Astronomer and co-founder Franck Marchis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you have a dog lover for a Dad….or are one yourself, a new book from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Holland is a title you won’t want to miss. The sub-title is Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence and Holland introduces us to some remarkable dogs and imparts lots of wisdom along the way. For instance our perception of what makes a dog smart… “If they don’t respond to our commands it doesn’t necessarily mean they are dumb. We need to think outside of the human way of thinking and think what is a dog’s way of seeing the world is really through the nose, for example. And so why not sort of give them more credit for that olfactory intelligence that they use in so many remarkable ways.” Lots to learn here…and all fun. The title again is Dog Smart – Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Fun and innovation are two of the things that Blendjet brings to the portable blender party. Sponge Bob and South Park are two of the latest partnerships. Co-founder and CEO Ryan Pamplin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Some techie gift ideas for Dads and Grads.    THX has upped the game in HDMI cables with the Interconnect 2.1b line.   The cables are designed for ultra high speed…maximized for up to 10K video along with amazing sound fidelity.   Very impressive. A worthwhile investment for home theatres.   Another potential gift for Father’s Day…  the HP USB-C Travel Hub G3.   It features a power pass through and adds five ports…USB C and A and HDMI….and works with most devices right out of the box.   The price…about 70 dollars.   Also new is the HP 690 Rechargeable Wireless Mouse…featuring Qi wireless or USB C charging.   And it pairs with up to 3 devices. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some AI help for planning that summer vacation. Whether you’re planning to travel to Europe or have a road trip in mind for the summer, the AI built into Google search can assist with ideas and planning. The company’s Craig Ewer says the tools are growing in popularity.. “People search for AI itinerary planner has spiked about five thousand percent. Same goes for road trip planner. So it looks like those topics are top of mind for people. And with Google we make it really easy to get started with planning your trip. So you can use Gemini, our AI assistant. You can ask Gemini to plan an itinerary, it will map out the whole thing for you. Makes it really simple.” Or get help finding deals on airfare….or road trip routes with EV charging. Find more info at blog.google.com. And don’t forget to check out our full interviews…video too. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Entertainment Software Association is once again out with a survey and report that outlines the popularity of video games. And from Wordle players to hard core gamers and everyone in between …the numbers continue to grow. ESA CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis.. “What we found this year is that everyone is playing and that it remains one of America’s favorite pastimes. More than 190 million people play videogames today, that’s more than 61 percent of our population. And we literally cover every demographic and it correlates really well to U.S. demographics. A lot of people have an image in their head of what they think a video game player is. We found that 46 percent of people who play games are women.” And the number of older adults playing is surprising too. Find more at www.TheESA.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More tech help in fixing what needs fixing around the house. Online videos can sometimes be a big help in tackling tasks you may not be familiar with….but Frontdoor takes it a step further by connecting consumers through live chats with experts…like plumbers or electricians. On-Demand Services Director Sarah Riley… “We’ve got appliance, plumbing, HVAC, handymen. All experts, on call just waiting to help you walk through that experience live. It’s free to download. It’s free to become a member. That first video chat’s even free. I know once you use it once you’re going to be hooked. So we have got our unlimited plan for just 25 dollars a year.” And last we looked at www.frontdoor.com there was an offer for a second membership for just a dollar more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to considering electric vehicles, GM is continuing to push consumers in that direction. Director of EV Ecosystems Derek Sequeira says the automaker’s Ultium battery technology provides great range…and EVs can save owners money. But what about people who may not own a home…or have a garage? “For those who are in multi-family dwellings, condos, townhomes, we want to make sure that they know that there are options. First of all, you can work with your condo board or HOA to see how you can get level two charging installed in those facilities.” And beyond that GM is helping to grow the public charging network. And GM plans to incorporate the NACS or Tesla charging standard into vehicles next year. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some throwback fun for a holiday. Flying discs are still popular after all these years. And TOSY is out with rings and discs that feature built-in LED lights that make for lots of night time fun. The rings are 35 dollars for a three pack on Amazon. And if the name Big Wheel stirs up some memories, Schylling has brought them to market again. In fact they’ll be part of a fun exhibit at the Strong Museum in Rochester, New York on June 8th and 9th. Schylling’s Bryan Katzel…says it will be a ride on experience.. “Ride around. We’ll have an activity course there that includes like a pretend car wash or gas station.” The company is even planning to bring an adult version to market. Stay tuned. Find more at www.schylling.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

From the best selling author of Unlikely Friendships comes a new title with insights into canine intelligence. There are some surprises here. Such as? Dog Smart author Jennifer Holland chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Getting stronger with some help from tech. Tonal is a company that has brought lots of tech into fitness and strength training. The wall mounted smart gym machine can digitally adjust resistance tailored to your abilities…on the fly. Troy Taylor is senior performance director… “We create electro-magnetic resistance to create the resistance profile and so that allows a couple of things. Number one it makes it much smaller. There’s two arms that rotate out, there’s an integrated TV screen, touch screen. And so you can have coach guided workouts and programs.” Tonal is a pretty big investment …and requires a subscription as well that covers everyone in the family. They have some pretty big names helping the brand along…including basketball great LeBron James. Head to Tonal.com for more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Lucyd is bringing Eddie Bauer fashion to its line of smart glasses. The company's approach to smart eyewear? CEO Harrison Gross chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        What if you could beat the heat with an air conditioner around your neck…without breaking said neck.   COOLiFY Cyber from Torras is a comfortable around the neck gadget….that uses a ceramic semi-conductor radiator that works amazingly well to cool you off….or in the winter…warm you up.   It can also serve as just a fan.  With a list price of 279 dollars…it isn’t cheap…but it really works as advertised.  Marketing director Jacinta Zou..says the battery is rechargeable.. “So with the maximum cooling mode, it can last two to three hours without any new battery.  If you use a power bank it can last the whole day.” You can find more info at TorrasLife.com.  You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The latest Bluetooth trackers from Pebblebee are Google Find My enabled. The join those designed for Apple. Why pick Pebblebee? CEO Daniel Daoura chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Skyworth Companion is a 24 inch portable streaming TV that can operate for three hours on a charge. The purpose behind the design? Director of Sales Michael Gleason chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Amazon is celebrating small business month with a new education hub…and a continuation of its grant program that awards successful applicants up to 25 thousand dollars. Todd Heimes, VP of Amazon Business Worldwide…says the deadline is coming up at the end of this week…so act fast. What are they looking for? “Well we’re very interested in helping small businesses of all shapes and all sizes be successful. If you go to amazon.com/smallbusinessgrants, you can see the videos and some stories about past winners which can give you a good idea.” Again the deadline is the 24th. The site also has info about Amazon’s free Small Business Success Studio…with an array of educational tools. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Inspired by the Cyber Truck.... Living Vehicle has unveiled the Cyber Trailer. Designed for off grid travel, it features lots of innovation. Such as? Co-founder Matthew Hofmann chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Who is playing video games? The Entertainment Software Association says most of us are with 56 percent of people over 18 playing weekly. ESA CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Planning summer travel? Google travel trends expert Craig Ewer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about what's hot...and how AI can help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is revolutionizing search and email with AI. The technology giant at its annual I/O conference kept AI front and center. What will it mean for everyday search? Google’s Charity Mhende… “So when you search for questions like how to renew my passport, you’ll get a snapshot at the very top of your search results powered by generative AI to help you get to the bottom of that question without doing all the leg work of multiple tabs, etcetera, etcetera.” More voice and image tools using AI are coming too both for phones and PCs. Google is also showing off something called Project Astra…an AI assistant that will respond to voice and video. One demo showed how it can be used to help you find your glasses. Stay tuned. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The o stands for omni…in GPT-4o from OpenAI.    It is designed to be able to understand text, audio and images…even in combination and respond quickly and more accurately than before in more human-like fashion.    And OpenAI is saying the GPT-4o features are being made available for free to all users.    The arrival of the features will be taking place over the coming weeks.  Text and image input are available now….with voice and video to come.  GPT-4o will have support for fifty languages.     This is turning out to be another big month for AI announcements.    The news from OpenAI came a day before Google held its annual I/O event.   We’ll have more on that tomorrow. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The impressive new Denali 605 Pro stainless steel grill from Monument. Lighted controls for the six burners that indicate the temperature settings, a slide out shelf for the propane tank, dual ceramic searing burners…including one on the side.. are among the marquee features. But a digital display indicating the internal temperature and dual temperature probes, a glass panel front and Bluetooth monitoring to make cooking easier are great too. And there are some smart inserts available too ..a pizza stone, a cast iron cooking plate and more. For those pizzas, it can reach 700 degrees in ten minutes. For real. The price for the flagship Denali 605 Pro from Monument Grills is about 900 dollars. Check out our full interview online…and MonumentGrills.com for more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Amazon is again offering grants to boost small businesses and new education resources too. What you should know from VP of Amazon Business Worldwide Todd Heimes in this Techsstination interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ready to stir up childhood memories? Big Wheel is back. And there's an upcoming event at the Strong Museum in Rochester to celebrate. And VP Bryan Katzel says there is more Big Wheel news to come. He chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Expert video chat on demand for home maintenance and repairs? Frontdoor is offering unlimited help for 25 dollars a year. How does it work? On-Demand Services Director Sarah Riley chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. May is mental health month and while there are many resources online to help, a new campaign titled Talk Away the Dark is among those you may find worthwhile. It was created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention where VP Vic Armstrong says initiating needed conversations isn’t always easy.. “So what we try to do at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is offer resources that make it easier to normalize their conversation, to give people confidence in asking if someone is struggling, confidence in engaging in those conversations and confidence in knowing that if I can get someone to engage in this conversation, I also feel like I can connect them to help.” There are videos to help guide conversations and more. The Web site for more info is www.afsp.org/talkawaythedark. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Going all electric with your home or business? What incentives are out there? Rewiring America, a non-profit, aims to help. How? Policy analyst Amanda Sachs chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Thinking of an EV? What to take under consideration? GM's director for EV ecosystems Derek Sequeira chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Watchworthy is an app designed to help you find personalized recommendations for shows to watch. When you initially set it up, you take some time to tell the service the shows and movies that fit your taste. Watchworthy can even suggest to you which streaming services will give you the best choices. Senior product manager Sean Hunt-Li … “When the user begins their process downloading Watchworthy, that’s only the beginning of their journey. They’re going to give us some data points on things that they like and dislike. But once they go into the app and they’re able to interact with more and more shows…they watch more and more shows ..come back to Watchworthy and give us more ratings, that’s really when the eingine’s going to kick into high gear and it is going to consistently learn over time.” You can use Watchworthy with groups…friends and family too. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Google is using AI to transform search, email and more. What was unveiled at Google I/O 2024? Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What if Fungi Win is the title of a new book by epidemiologist and professor Dr. Arturo Casadevall. If you've seen The Last of Us, you may wonder...could it happen? Dr. Casadevall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the good and the bad. And he is a fun guy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Time to start planning for spring and summer camping. And AI can help with that. Adventure Genie is an app that uses AI to personalize recommendations about routes to take and where to stay. CEO Scott Lengl says it is initially designed with RVers in mind.. “And imagine if you are somewhere on the east coast and you want to take a six week trip to the national parks of the Southwest. And you wanted to take maybe a northerly route out there and a southerly route home. And you want to stop at great campground that are a good match for you and find awesome things to do along the way and at each stop.” Adventure Genie can do all of that and more. The basic plan is free…with the Pro plan priced at just 35 dollars a year… at last look. Well done. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

It is much more than a neck worn fan. The COOLiFY Cyber from Torras can keep you cool...or warm you up. How? Marketing Manager Jacinta Zou chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been more than fourteen years since Apple first introduced the iPad…disrupting the tablet market in pretty much the same fashion that the iPhone shook up the smart phone business. This week…two new iPad Airs arrive…along with two iPad Pros. Both are available in either 11 or 13 inch sizes. What is new…What Apple calls Ultra Retina XDR OLED displays on the new iPad Pro models…which are even thinner than before and feature the M4 chip. The 11 inch iPad Pro starts at 999 dollars…with the 13 inch…priced at 400 dollars more. On the iPad Air side…pricing starts at 599 dollars…and there are a couple of new colors…blue and purple…to choose from. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Spring time…and time to get outside. With a great magnesium diecast folding frame…strong and relatively light…Blaupunkt continues to win fans for its line of e-bikes. And there are growing numbers of University logo models in various colors too. From Clemson to Alabama, Georgia Tech, Texas, USC, Penn State and more…students and alumni can show some pride while on a ride. There are other non-logo designs as well. The 36 volt 350 watt motor is powerful and the battery is removable and lockable. The folding mechanism is easy and smart too. It lets you ride without motor power too. The hardest part…is spelling the name of the company. Head to b l a u p u n k t.com for more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Are you ready for roadways where cars avoid most crashes.   The deaths and injuries…financial losses and more that will be avoided are mind boggling.   That is behind the new rules for automatic emergency braking that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced must be implemented by carmakers by September of 2029.  On the Smart Driving Cars podcast, NHTSA’s Markus Price says Toyota’s 2023 Corolla already meets the standard…so it can be done… “Some vehicles were able to operate at much higher speeds and to brake much more consistently and avoid crashes..where others…they’re at 25 miles per hour and they’re still hitting things.  They applied the brakes.  And the difference in safety between that is dramatic.” There’s more info…at NHTSA.gov. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Talk Away the Dark is the name of a new campaign from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Opening doors to discussion is the key. VP of Health Equity Vic Armstrong chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Working from anywhere doesn’t have to mean leaving behind a great desktop setup. Logitech’s CASA Pop-Up Desk let’s you easily take along a laptop stand that conveniently houses a rechargeable keyboard and trackpad. Compact and attractive. Logitech’s Global Senior Marketing Manager Andrea Silva .. “Even though I prefer having a fixed station, sometimes when I don’t have one, it is also very practical if I’m travelling or if I have a very small space and I can’t take all my devices with me.” The keyboard and trackpad store within the stand…which slides easily into the case you use for the computer. It’s another winner in a line up that has made Logitech a legendary name. More info? Head to www.logitech.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For Mother’s Day or perhaps other occasions…or maybe for yourself…adding a Bird Buddy to your yard can add lots of fun. It is one of the most entertaining gadgets we’ve had around in a long while. And the company continues to innovate. The durable Smart Bird Feeder with a high quality camera built in sells for 239 dollars….but we’d recommend spending sixty dollars more for a solar roof….that can keep the camera powered easily. The feeder snaps photos and videos that you can download through the Bird Buddy app. It is fun and easy and you’ll be amazed at how great the images and videos are. The company is taking pre-orders, meanwhilie, for its new Smart Hummingbird Feeder due to start shipping in August. It has an optional solar roof as well. Find more at www.mybirdbuddy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. So the big search trends for the last month probably won’t surprise you…..Beyonce’ and Taylor Swift….of course were way up there. But also trending were things like phony divorce papers to use for April Fools. Realy? Then…Google trends expert Abigail Jaffe says…there is prom season and all of the related searches..some a bit surprising.. “We did see a lot of searches for orange prom dress. I think it was about an eight hundred percent increase in searches for that. So, that was kind of interesting. We’re also seeing people search for things like different variations and colors for dresses. We’re seeing more interest in searches for dresses than in tuxes for men.” Of course. You can follow what’s hot….at www.google.com/trends. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker had lots of success with its award winning Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds. They are designed to be comfortable while sleeping…even on your side. And now Soundcore is out with the Sleep A20….making what was very good even better. They block even more noise…are just as comfortable…and feature longer battery life…up to 14 hours in sleep mode. Well done. Soundcore’s Adam Weissman says..the company listened to customer suggestions.. “We wanted to make better noise reduction, say for example for a snoring partner that’s laying next to you or the garbage truck that’s driving down the street outside your.” There’s a handy, compact charging case…that can give you up to eighty hours of usage in all…cand can be found…if misplaced…through the Soundcore app. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For most of us in the United States, it may be hard to fathom…but nearly 60 percent of the world’s population…about five billion people…wash their clothes by hand. The Washing Machine Project is trying to change that…with backing from the Whirlpool Foundation. They are building and providing hand operated Divya Washing Machines to those people and communities. Founder Navjot Sawhney.an aerospace engineer by training…tell us.. “You put 20 to 25 pieces of clothes…so large capacities for larger families and three buckets of water and within about twenty minutes, your clothes are washed.” Whirlpool employees, as volunteers, are helping to build the machines. Learn more about the effort at www.thewashingmachineproject.org. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Stronger for Spring? Tonal brings technology to fitness and strength training. How? Head of Performance Troy Taylor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Innovation in grills? Monument's new Denali 605 Pro has Bluetooth, smart lit knobs, dual temperature sensors, two ceramic searing burners and more in a stainless steel design. The experience? Monument's Hayes Finklea, Romiya Welch and influencer chef John O'larnic chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest and greatest Webcam from Logitech is the MX Brio. It features AI enhanced image quality…auto focus, exposure and white balance….can tilt down for showing objects or documents while you are conferencing or streaming. And it does it all in up to 4K. There’s also an outer ring around the lens that you can give a quick twist to for privacy. And the microphones are very good as well. Andrea Silva is global senior marketing manager… “It’s two beam forming microphones. Which means that the sound is captured from both sides and it also identifies where additional noise is.” And the Logi Options + software now includes an AI prompt builder that works initially with ChatGPT. Find more at www.logitech.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Beyonce' goes country, a double album from Taylor, Caitlin goes pro and more in the top search trends for April. Google's Abigail Jaffe chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. U.S. News and World Report is out with a list of what it says are the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. Hyundai leads the industry with the most awards from the publication…garnering top rankings for the Ioniq 5 as best electric SUV, best electric car for the Ioniq 6 and for the Tuscon Hybrid…for best Hybrid SUV. The publication’s top luxury electric car? Automotive correspondent John Vincent.. “So, the Lucid Air. At the top of its range it has more than 500 miles on a single charge, making it the longest range electric vehicle you can buy today. The performance is phenomenal.” Vincent says while it is true that Tesla holds a big advantage with its charging network, that wasn’t a factor in the rankings since owners typically charge most often at home. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. NASA’s new PACE satellite, launched in February, is giving scientists a clearing picture of the state of our oceans and our atmosphere as well. NASA PACE oceanographer Dr. Ivona Cetnic.. “We’ve been getting so much more than we’ve ever been able to see before. Previously we’ve been able to see just one color of the ocean, one green-ness of the ocean and we can see so many different colors and understand better what’s happening in the ocean, atmosphere and just global, all the earth systems.” Dr. Cetnic says what the imaging shows is the impact of rising sea temperatures on phytoplankton, the base of the marine food web and she adds the data is being shared worldwide. The information can be used to support policy decisions in both the public and private sectors.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A wearable device to replace all that you store in the cloud? The O Mini Server is promising a new era of security and privacy. How? Founder and CEO Guillaume Jaulerry chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Conquering the problem of VR nausea.   Many people playing with virtual reality headsets experience nausea…and  that is where NeuroSync Labs sees an opportunity.   The company’s C-Infinity action game controller for VR is designed to get that under control.   Co-founder Dr. Soloban Paesseler    … “The idea is really to not only make VR more enjoyable but really to have the ability to have VR for all.  Or all inclusive VR that even people that cannot potentially physically move through the space would be able to sense and use locomotion to enjoy VR.” NeuroSync Labs has published a peer reviewed scientific research paper that validates the claims.   More info?  Head to www.NeuroSyncVR.com for more and the company’s Indiegogo campaign. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

How can AI and brain signals be used to ease communication with those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia? CareYaYa Health Technologies CEO Neal Shah explores that and a new approach to affordable caregiving with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        With remote work and collaboration still the rule for many…expectations for quality are higher than ever.   The Poly brand at HP is out with new gear for video conferencing that can help meet those expectations…from the Poly Studio E360 center of table camera to the Poly Studio E60 featuring 4K sensors and a 12X optical zoom.    Director of Hybrid Work Solutions Messaging Brian Phillips.. “A lot of these new solutions that are coming out are about delivering better meeting room experiences, better personal experiences.  It’s kind of this host of technologies that are helping to make collaboration more engaging and easy to use and productive no matter where people are working.” Delivering quality whether in a conference room, on the road or at home.  Find more at www.HP.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Planning a road trip? Adventure Genie is designed to help you find campgrounds and more. How? CEO Scott Lengel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the National Telecommunications and Information Administration saying it will provide more than 1.4 billion dollars in grants to assist older adults and others with digital literacy and connectivity, GetSetUp is stepping up efforts to help bridge the digital divide. President Lawrence Kosick says the platform, helping those over 55 learn a wide range of new skills, has been working with states and other organizations around the country… “So we’re quickly reaching out to all of our triple A partners and all of our state health and human services and department of aging partners to say hey, let’s go and apply for this and really build on the good work that we’re already doing.” With more programming that can make a difference. Kosick spoke on the What’s Next Longevity Deal Talk podcast. Find more info at www.getsetup.io. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        It has been sixty years since Ford unveiled what would become an iconic car, the Mustang, at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York.     As part of the celebration, the automaker is rolling out the 2024 edition of the all electric Mustang Mach-E, with improvements in range, charging speed and more.   Ford’s Garett Carr.. “It’s going to be about twenty percent faster than it was at launch on the fast charge 10 to 80 percent.  And ten miles of range on the extended range battery.  And of course we now have the Tesla Supercharger network as part of our fast charging network.  We have adapters that are available for customers who currently own a Mustang Mach-E or are going to buy a Mustang Mach-E.    So lots of improvements there.” There’s a Rally edition with new off-roading capability too. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Author Adam Gopnik is back again with another title that we can all make good use of. All That Happiness Is …Some Words on What Matters. And what The New Yorker staff writer examines here…are our accomplishments versus our achievements… “I give the simple example of when I was 12 years old I sat on the bed in my bedroom in Montreal struggling with a 40 dollar folk guitar to learn the chords of Beatles songs. I had to do it myself, stretch and bend my fingers painfully around the fretboard and on the steel string. That week, those weeks, those years of learning guitar are the foundation really for everything I’ve done since.” There’s a big difference between accomplishment and achievement…when it comes to happiness. Gopnik’s All That Happiness is a short title arriving this month…with some lasting lessons. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ranker's Watchworthy app is designed to give you smart TV watching recommendations. How? Sr. Product Manager Sean Hunt-Li chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

U.S. News and World Report is out with a ranking of EVs and hybrids. The list and the methods? Automotive correspondent John Vincent chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

NASA's PACE satellite is giving science a clearer picture of the oceans and our atmosphere for Earth Day 2024. NASA PACE Oceanographer Dr. Ivona Cetnic chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Part five. Okay…so who really needs driverless mobility? Clearly…it promises to be an affordable, safe option for people who can’t drive themselves for a variety of reasons..and can be life changing. At Princeton University, Professor Alain Kornhauser has worked with teams of students creating a digital tool to show communities nationwide how it can work for them. It will be shown at the upcoming Smart Driving Cars Summit. And Kornhauser says just maybe…it can evenbwork even for those of us who own cars.. “All of a sudden, some people who are buying cars are going to say Whoops…do I need eight? Do I need three? No I only… and that’s all positive.” Kornhauser is the co-author of the new book, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility. Find more at www.SmartDrivingCar.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Part 4. In the city of San Francisco, robotaxis have been met with protests and some political opposition. But what if driverless mobility services were focused on a different market. That’s the vision of the new book, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility by Princeton’s Alain Kornhauser and co-author Michael Sena, who says, whether for the old or young or anyone who can’t drive for whatever reason.. “It’s providing rides to people but doing it in a more effective, efficient and flexible way than buses have been able to do. It’s like taxis, but taxis are too expensive for the one reason…they have to be able to pay the driver.” Sena and Kornhauser contend this isn’t for New York City…where public transit really works. But it is feasible in many if not most other communities. More on that in our next report. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Eternal Applications is enabling people to create afterlife messages, in a variety of formats, to be delivered to loved ones and friends after they pass. How does it work? Founder Chris Jalbert chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With all of the billions of dollars that have been invested by companies like Alphabet with Waymo and GM with Cruise and others…in successfully developing the technology to offer robotaxis…what now? Are they just going to give us an alternative to driving ourselves …or taking an Uber or Lyft to the airport? In the new book, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility, Princeton’s Alain Kornhauser and co-author Michael Sena argue that the focus should be on creating driverless mobility services for people who really need rides, that can be affordable without having to pay a driver… “And provide a service so that we don’t go bankrupt. We don’t beg from the public sector." Kornhauser says a private driverless mobility company can make money providing rides for as little as three dollars. More in our next report. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Elora is a wearable baby monitor that tracks how infants and caregivers are interacting and more. How? LittleOne Care CEO Shauli Gur Arieh chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The MX Brio is a 4K master series web cam from Logitech. What features set it apart? Global Senior Marketing Manager Andrea Silva chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

An aerospace engineer by training, Navjot Sawhney is bringing a better quality of life to many with help from the Whirlpool Foundation and managing director Deb O'Connor. They chat with Fred Fishkin about The Washing Machine Project. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Anker's Soundcore brand has made their very good sleep earbuds even better with the Sleep A20. How? Anker's Adam Weissman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This is part two of a five part series on the future of driverless mobility. Thousands of people today are getting from here to there using the latest supervised FSD from Tesla, or have vehicles that allow them drive hands free on specific roads. But there is a long way to go before we’ll own cars that truly drive themselves. One hurdle…and a big one….is who would be legally responsible in the event of an accident? But in the new book, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility, Princeton Professor Alain Kornhauser says what if the focus was on providing rides to those who need them…. “We can begin to deliver the value associated with giving high quality rides to people at a very affordable level, so that they can improve their quality of life.” The economics? More in our next report. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This is the first in a series of reports on driverless mobility. With the work that companies like Waymo and Cruise have done in places like Arizona and San Francisco, Princeton Professor Alain Kornhauser, faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering, argues that the capability of robotaxis to operate without human drivers has been proven. But in a new book, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility, Kornhauser and co-author Michael Sena say the real market opportunity for this new form of transportation has so far been missed….although Kornhauser points out Waymo deserves much credit.. “They are doing. They are doing…that is a whole heck of a lot different than to dos. So hats off to them." So what is The Real Case for Driverless Mobility? We’ll have more in our next report. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With the 60th birthday of the Mustang coming April 17th, Ford is rolling out the 2024 version of the Mach-E. What's new? Senior Marketing Manager Garett Carr chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Thyim is the name of an app that stands for They Help You In Minutes. It is a start up designed to bring together people who need services…of all kinds…like washing a dog…or the dishes and such…with people in their neighborhoods who can do those kinds of jobs. Co-founder Stephen Buffamante… “Our company is kind of designed to provide services ala carte. Where like cleaning companies exist, but you can’t be hiring someone just to wash your dishes. Helpers see requests within a certain range of them and are able to get to you within or around 15 minutes.” The helpers have to go through background checks when they sign up. Thyim is initially available on the Apple app store…for customers in Michigan and parts of Georgia and Texas. There are plans to expand from there. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The latest conferencing solutions from the Poly brand at HP are designed to meet a variety of needs. Such as? Dir. of Hybrid Work Solutions Messaging Brian Phillips chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The innovations continue with Anker’s Eufy brand of security cameras. We’ve mentioned the latest WiFi and 4G capable model. But the real magic happens when multiple cameras are installed inside and out when AI is used for tracking movement around or through a home with cameras automatically handing off to each other. Senior Public Relations Manager Brett White.. “As you walk up my driveway, there’s camera one, my Solo Cam has detected you. It will then do a seamless handoff to my video doorbell. You’ll then walk into my house and out of the frame of the video doorbell into the frame of the indoor camera.” And the tracking can continue with a floodlight camera in the yard, etcetera. And the system can send you a single video clip showing the movement all the way through. The AI is enabled through a connection to Eufy’s Home Base 3 which adds expandable storage. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

If you think tungsten was just for old light bulbs and is out of date...think again. It's being relied on for AI, EVs and more. How? Almonty Industries CEO Lewis Black chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       On the financial side of things…it looks like Tesla had a pretty rough first quarter.   But on the technology side…the picture is looking pretty bright for the company.    The real accomplishment that we’re talking about is now referred to FSD Supervised.      It is no longer being called a beta release…and adding supervised to the name is really the responsible way to go.  Drivers need to be paying full attention….they are monitored by a camera. That said, the new FSD can take a vehicle from here to there remarkably well…often with little or no intervention.   In bad weather…Tesla’s camera only reliance…can run into difficulty.   But the progress is impressive…and now Tesla is giving all buyers and owners the opportunity to be trained and test it out for free for thirty days.  A smart move…that will likely improve profitability and sales. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. MindMics is a company that is pioneering the approach of determining your heart health and more….by listening through your ear canal. Founder and CEO Anna Barnacka is an astrophysicist by training who has worked for NASA and she tells her complete story in a Techstination interview…which we encourage you to watch. As for MindMics, Dr. Banacka says the ear approach has advantages over wrist worn wearables.. “The watches, they can only see the signals very far away from the heart. So as the blood is travelling from our heart, just below the skin, it’s losing a lot of information. So you’re getting a bump, but it’s losing all of those tiny changes from heartbeat to heartbeat." You can learn more about technology and how it works in our interview…and find more info at www.MindMics.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Guy Kawasaki is what you might call a tech luminary…having been Apple’s Chief Evangelist and more recently doing the same for Canva.   He is also the host of the Remarkable People podcast….and his latest book, Think Remarkable…is an offshoot from that.  It’s a terrific read, chock full of anecdotes, stories and advice.  And there’s an insrpiring foreword written by Jane Goodall.. “Who would you rather have write a foreword for a non-fiction book about making a difference than Jane Goodall?   I cannot think of a person.  I literally cannot think of a better person.” Kawasaki himself is pretty remarkable.   He chatted on the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast, which I co-host with Mary Furlong.   Hope you’ll give it a watch or listen.   The book again is Think Remarkable, by Guy Kawasaki. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Octopuses have a lot of heart. Three of them to be more precise. And they are among the most intelligent animals on the planet. Best selling author Sy Montgomery…has followed up her book Soul of an Octopus…with a new title…Secrets of the Octopus. It is a companion book to the National Geographic series arriving on Earth Day on Disney. For Sy, it was a labor of love and the book reveals her amazing relationships with these mysterious creatures.. “Why do these octopuses who clearly relish my company, who clearly get excited when they see me and rise to the surface of the water and stick their arms and suckers out of the water to meet mine… why do they want to have anything to do with me at all." The book, Secrets of the Octopus, is a wonderful read for all ages. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With robots, self driving vehicles, new AI being used for virtual nurses and much more, the crowds at NVIDIA’s GTC conference were wowed….to say the least. Speaking on the Smart Driving Cars podcast, NVIDIA VP for Automotive Danny Shapiro said the company’s latest computing platform is opening a lot of doors… “Our new generation of technology that we’re bringing out called Blackwell, that’s the new platform, we’re going to bring that into the cars as well in our next generation of SOC for autonomous. But the kind of sea change is all about generative AI and we’ve been talking about this for over a year with Chat GPT. But it’s not just text, it’s every type of data being transformed and being generated for ways to re-think how people do their jobs and be able to do it better.” And Shapiro says NVIDIA is just getting started. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    The innovators at Wyze are at it again.   They are out with the Wyze Cam v4…delivering super sharp 2.5K QHD resolution, a built in spotlight and AI tracking ..all for less than 36 dollars.    It is an indoor, outdoor camera…that does need to be plugged in .  A weather proof cable is included.   There is a micro SD card slot for local storage…but my suggestion is to spring for an online storage package from Wyze.  Cam Protect is 3.99 a month and gives you facial recognition and monitored alarm capability.  Wyze has had to cope with a couple of security issues, but those seem to have been resolved and may not be much of a worry especially for outdoor security usage.  The emphasis at Wyze on affordability is a big plus. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The total solar eclipse is just days away. How to view? Celestron is among the reputable makers of gear for safe viewing. Everything from EclipSmart Binoculars to kits with the necessary glasses and a guide. Astronomy product manager Lance Lucero..has travelled the world as an eclipse chaser “When you observe any eclipse, especially even total eclipses, all the phases leading up to totality, where any part of the sun is still visible, you must have safe eye protection in order to view it properly.” Celestron makes it affordable…with glasses costing as little as three dollars. You can get an EclipSmart solar filter for telescopes as well. Find more at www.celestron.com and click on EclipSmart. Many retailers carry the line as well. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Anna Barnacka was an astrophysicist working with NASA before turning her attention to using technology to improve health. She created MindMics, using earphones to listen to and monitor heart health through the ear canal. How? Dr. Barnacka chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The top search trends for the month of March…of course the college basketball tournaments….March Madness…were hot trends. And at the Academy Awards, Ryan Gosling drew lots of online attention. There was an increase in searches for personality tests.. and in the odd news category, Google Trends Expert Mia Nicholson East says there was a spike in searches for how to make new friends as an adult… “We saw a huge spike in search for how to make new friends, it rose over 110 percent this month. And then people were also searching Bumble BFF, which is just like the dating app but for friends, and it spiked over 150 percent. So, people are just looking to make more connections. I think they could probably use some of those personality tests they’re learning about themselves to find some new friendships as well.” Sounds encouraging for early spring. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

All That Happiness Is is the title of an upcoming book from author and New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik. The focus is on accomplishment versus achievement. What are the differences? Gopnik chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Saving your history. Vivid-Pix is out with a scanner and software solution called Memory Station Stories. CEO Rick Voight says the top down scanner can capture photos, documents…even objects like a special dish…and allow you to attach audio narratives…and then helps to put it all together.. “The image plus the voice, so you can tell a story. And that story can be as simple as a single image where an individual is describing a time in their life. It could be a graduation or birth of a child or it can be as simple as vacation 1972." Old photos and documents can be easily restored with the Vivid-Pix software by the way. The home edition bundle…which you can share with the whole family is priced at about 800 dollars. Find more at www.vivid-pix.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Search trends for March? Ryan Gosling, Caitlin Clark, spring break, key lime cookies and finding more friends. Google trends expert Mia Nicholson East chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The battle against online scams is never ending…but there are tools you can use to make becoming a victim less likely. At Google…Technology Expert Grace Hoyt says take advantage of two factor authentication whenever possible. And turning to a password manager can offer lots of protection too… “We know that these bad actors, these attackers, are looking to get access to folks’ passwords and then use that to sign in to your online accounts. So that’s why we recommend that folks store and save secure passwords through a password manager. That is built into your Chrome browser automaticallyThat is a great place to store that information." Google’s Gmail by the way…is pretty great at blocking the vast majority of scams and phishing attempts. Find more at www.safety.google.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What to consider when buying an electric vehicle? Kia, which has the award winning EV6 and EV9 vehicles on the market, has some tips for consumers. Kia America Director of Corporate Communications James Bell… “If you are the kind of person that saddles up every Friday night and drives five hundred miles out to the local camping spot or hooks up your boat or your trailer and drives out to grandma’s house, then guess what… an electric vehicle’s probably not for you. But if you’re like the vast majority of us, and I mean 90 plus percent, who drive on average 25 to 35 miles per day, than an electric car is probably, I’ll just go ahead and say it, is the best choice.” And with the charging station picture improving all of the time…Kia is among those moving to the Tesla standard…the choice gets even easier. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Are you ready for viewing the total solar eclipse? Even if you aren't within the totality path, it will be worth viewing. How to do it safely? Celestron's Lance Lucero chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Start-up Thyim connects helpers to those needing help. How and where? Co-founder Stephen Buffamante chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Severe food allergies can be frightening…and they are becoming more common. But there places parents and families can turn to for help. Dr. Ruchi Gupta is a professor of pediatrics and medicine at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and the author of The Food Allergy Experience and Food Without Fear… “Very, very important to talk to your doctor, get to the allergist, make sure you know how to recognize signs and symptoms, how to use that epinephrine auto injector like Auvi-Q. And very, very important to educate everyone taking care of your children.” Dr. Gupta is also a mom to a child with severe food allergies.. and recently partnered with Brittany Mahomes…who with her Super Bowl champion husband…has two young children with the condition as well. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the filing deadline drawing near, H & R Block has a variety of options designed to make the season less taxing. Chief Tax Officer Kathy Pickering says in addition to the H&R Block offices around the country, you can simply go online to get started. You can get help from a professional….or get assistance from AI.. “Based on our almost 70 years of experience, we have this huge database of information about taxes and common questions and those kinds of things and so we’ve used that in conjunction with an AI tool which, for us, we just call the AI Tax Assist and that’s a generative AI tool that allows tax clients to ask questions.” And get info to help streamline getting your taxes done. Find more at www.HRBlock.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some new tech toys on the way from Vtech and Leap Frog…which is bringing an addition to its Magic Adventures line…binoculars for kids with a camera and other features built in.. “It does have a flip up screen which is really, really nice because it will have three hundred videos and images from BBC. We partner with a credible source on all of our Magic Adventures products so that we can get some really cool footage that really is intriguing for kiddos.” Vtech’s Tiffany Lavery. The binoculars arrive this summer. Out now…in time for Easter fun…are Gabbers…little electronic characters that talk and react and can sit on a child’s shoulder… “It will repeat whatever you say in a silly bird voice, it kind of does a little tweety bird voice.” There’s music and motion sensing too…and the Gabbers sell for about fifteen dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

When an octopus chooses to befriend you, it can lead to some pretty remarkable discoveries. Author Sy Montgomery's latest book, Secrets of the Octopus, is a companion to an upcoming National Geographic series coming to Disney for Earth Day 2024. Sy chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the octopuses she has come to know, on their terms, and why she feels a "sameness" with these mysterious, alien-like creatures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is crunch time for taxes again…and TurboTax can help to ease the panic and stress. For years, Intuit has offered live help online….and this year…something new. An in-person tax help option. CPA and Tax Expert at TurboTax, Lisa Greene-Lewis… “With TurboTax we want to be able to serve all tax filers, no matter what their situation is, no matter how they want to get their taxes done. And so, some people prefer to meet someone in person and build relationships with them.” There are several levels available…TurboTax Free, Deluxe and Premium….and online live assistance is available for all…including the free version…through the end of March. The site for more is www.TurboTax.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The never ending battle against online scams. What are some of the latest tools to protect yourself and your family? Google Technology Expert Grace Hoyt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The filing deadline is getting closer. How to make the season less taxing? H&R Block chief Tax Officer Kathy Pickering chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

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Thinking about an EV? What are the pros and cons? Kia America Director of Corporate Communications James Bell chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the issues and Kia's EV9 SUV. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Scientists at NASA…like many of the rest of us, are pretty enthused about the April 8th total solar eclipse across North America. NASA Mission Scientist Nicholeen Viall says solar activity may make the eclipse an even greater show…than the one seven years ago. “The corona is going to be more complex and we might even get a chance to see a magnetic explosion, because the sun is more active right now, magnetically, than it was in 2017.” And if you are in the path for totality, it will last longer too. About four minutes. And for those not in the path…the eclipse will still be visible….it just won’t be total. Don’t forget you can watch our full interview online. For more …head to go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Sony Honda Mobility partnership is showing off the AFEELA electric vehicle …getting input from consumers initially at shopping venues in California. You can check out a video of our remote tour on the Techstination Web site. The outside design features customized lighting …but otherwise has a pretty standard look. Inside is another story… “We have the panoramic screen that we have here spanning from the left to the right, helps to reduce driver eye distraction by making it easy to see all important information by just looking left and right. The rear seat entertainment, you can watch a variety of TV, movies, you can play games, listen to music.” Product Specialist Raisu Williams. There are some high end driver assist capabilities planned as well. Sony Honda Mobility plans to open pre-orders next year and begin deliveries in 2026. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

NeurosyncVR's C-Finity was created to ease nausea and bring comfort to VR gaming. How? Co-founder Dr. Slobodan Paesseler chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Memory Station Stories from Vivid-Pix is designed to help families capture, preserve and share their stories and histories. How does the combination of hardware and software make it easy? CEO Rick Voight chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This one is for photo enthusiasts. Panasonic’s latest micro four thirds flagship camera…the Lumix G9II delivers amazing results…with still images or video…and the capabilities are made all the better when paired with the Lumix Leica 100 to 400 millimeter lens. The camera itself has been designed for comfort and balance…and is packed with pro features like dual SD card slots, full size HDMI along with mic in and headphone jacks. With the latest 100 to 400 millimeter…F4 to 6.3 you are getting the equivalent to a 200 to 800 millimeter. Amazing reach that with image stabilization turned on…you can even shoot handheld with. The combination of the camera and lens is terrific and shows the micro four thirds format is very much alive and well. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Hope on the horizon for severe food allergies? Why are numbers rising? How to cope? Author and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Professor Dr. Ruchi Gupta chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

TurboTax is giving customers another new option this year...in person tax help. And the online help is still there, too. CPA and tax expert for TurboTax Lisa Greene-Lewis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Spring break can be a great time to get kids reading…and taking a break from screens. For middle schoolers and up… one of the latest books from Scholastic can spark lots of thought and discussion. Award winning author Ann Burg has used verse to take readers into the life of Rachel Carson with the title Force of Nature. It is a style she has used before.. “When you write in verse, you are actually channeling them. You’re experiencing their experiences through their words and their thoughts. I find writing in verse a really direct communication to whatever that person is trying to tell us. And I hope my readers have that same experience when they’re reading it. ” The title again from Scholastic.. is Force of Nature -a Novel of Rachel Carson. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Not all memory cards are made alike. Kingston Digital is out with a new line…the Canvas React Plus V60 SD cards…and if you need capacity and speed….these are what you want. For the many creatives out there…shooting lots of 4K video for instance…the Canvas React Plus V60 cards offer speeds up to 280 megabytes per second on the read side and 150 megabytes per second when writing to the card. That’s impressive. The capacities range from 128 gigabytes all the way up to a terabyte of storage. That is a lot. Kingston Digital is known for reliability and backs up the cards with a lifetime warranty. The cards are widely available. Find more info…at www.kingston.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Want a peak at Sony Honda Mobility's AFEELA EV? Pre-orders are scheduled for next year with deliveries in 2026. Product Specialist Raisu Williams does a demo for Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Pricewaterhouse Coopers is out with its 2024 Trust Survey. And it shows trust declining among consumers and employees. And many executives aren't aware. Vice Chair of PwC's US Trust Solutions Wes Bricker chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The fun folks who developed the Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder that takes photos and videos of visitors and uses AI to identify them…are back with a Smart Hummingbird Feeder. It is shipping this spring and utilizes the same high quality, rugged camera. Beyond that, CEO Franci Zidar says.. “It is also extremely functional and thought through in terms of maintaining it. Because, fun fact, hummingbirds remember how often you refill your hummingbird feeder so they know what to expect. Sof if you have a hummingbird that flies around your neighborhood, if you have the most replenished hummingbird feeder, they’ll come to you more often and expect more from you. We’ve really put a lot of effort into making this really easy to maintain.” More info? Head to www.mybirdbuddy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been ten years since Ford began selling the Transit van in the U.S….after many years of success with it in Europe. In fact, next year will mark the Transit’s 60th year in Great Britain. To mark the 10th U.S. anniversary, the automaker has unveiled an upgraded E-Transit…the all electric version that is also winning lots of fans. Ted Ryan is Ford’s Archives and Heritage Brand Manager… “The E-Transit’s the best selling electric van in America and we’re making some new changes and modifications and announcements that will allow dual charging, which will allow you to charge even faste. My favorite feature, cause I have a Lightning, is it has the Pro Power on board.” Useful for running just about any type of power equipment For more on the history head to www.fordheritagevault.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A total solar eclipse for much of North America is a month away. NASA research astrophysicist Nicholeen Viall says it should be a spectacular show. Details? How to view safely? Viall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The talk had been swirling for years… Apple was going to build an electric car to take on Tesla and the biggest names in the automobile industry. It was all very secretive…with lots of anticipation. Would Apple create the iPhone of cars? Now comes an answer….and it is no. Apple has told its employees in an internal meeting …that it is abandoning plans to conquer the car industry. The people who were working on the project are being moved into different roles It seems Apple will be devoting more of its resources and focus to AI, artificial intelligence. For Apple fans and followers, many will be disappointed. For investors, perhaps it comes as a relief. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

From Gabbers to new camera-binoculars, VTech and Leap Frog are bringing out some techie fun for kids. The latest? VTech's Tiffany Lavery chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Using AI to create an online presence. GoDaddy has introduced Airo…a generative AI tool to help create Websites and more for customers. How does it work? GoDaddy VP Geoff Clawson… “From generating a domain name from a description of the business that you may want to start, to creating a logo for you, all the way to creating a marketing calendar, social posts and email, to helping you answer questions that you may get from customers. Even to creating product descriptions using images of the products that you have.” GoDaddy Airo is available now and comes with domain registrations and can save you lots of time. Learn more at www.godaddy.com/airo. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Bird Buddy's new Smart Hummingbird Feeder is arriving. Like the company's Smart Bird Feeder it takes photos and video and uses AI for identification. More info? CEO Franci Zidar chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Protecting privacy….while monitoring an older loved one. That’s what a company called Threshold Care is using technology to do. Co-founder and CEO Jacob Loader says what the company has developed are a set of wall plugs that make use of WiFi to sense when there is movement…and learn over time… “Beginning to understand what those patterns are so that we have a better sense of…hey, this is normal, there is motion at an expected time. Or more importantly, hey, there is motion when should be no motion. Or if there is no motion registered and there typically is. Say it’s 9am and there’s been no motion registered at all when usually there is by 8:30.” The devices are priced for pre-order at fifty dollars for three…with no subscription needed. Learn more at www.threshold.care. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Author Ann E. Burg has created a compelling and inspirational book for middle schoolers and up about the life of Rachel Carson. It is written in verse. The story behind Force of Nature- a Novel of Rachel Carson? Ann Burg chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ford is marking the 10th year in the U.S. of the Transit van with new tech for the E-Transit. Such as? Ford Archives & Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats wtih Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Anker Eufy brand is earning a place in the spotlight with its latest security camera…the 4G LTE Cam S330. As the name implies…it can work with WiFi…or without through LTE. It features 4K resolution, comes with a solar panel …so it can go anywhere…and has a micro SD card slot. No subscription necessary. Anker’s Brett White…it can also work with Eufy’s powerful HomeBase3 add on for AI features and tons of storage… “You can actually use the Eufy Security app, when you receive a notification, to separate a family or friend from a stranger or an intruder.” And send you a notification. Smart and versatile. Find more at www.eufy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Grammy Awards and of course, Taylor Swift were among the top search trends in February. There was also lots of trending interest in Valentine’s Day of course…think last minute gifts…the Lunar New Year…Black History month and naturally..the Super Bowl. And Google’s Charity Mhende says there was also interest in retro tech gadgets… “Retro tech, which makes me feel like a fossil. People were searching for things like Tamagotchi and virtual pets at an all time high. They were also searching for game consoles, record players as well as cameras and handhelds.” Fun stuff, if you ask me. And like you’ll find every four years…there were searches around Leap Year topics. You can find more at www.google.com/trends. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Kia has become the latest automaker to join the Telematics Exchange created by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Mitsubishi, Subaru and GM were already part of the exchange. Marc Gordan, head of global telematics product strategy and development at LexisNexus says the idea is to share the data gathered by all of these connected vehicles being sold today…with insurance carriers. And for consumers…the technology can be helpful… “Simply put, allows a consumer to leverage their driving behavior when shopping for insurance so that they can get the most accurate price based on how they drive.” Of course….the technology can give more drivers an incentive to correct any behaviors that might not be safe. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Grammy Awards and you know who topped search trends in February along with Valentine's, Black History and retro tech gadgets. Like what? Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The CLPS missions have begun for NASA…using private companies like Intuitive Machines and SpaceX …designed to deliver payloads to the lunar surface. NASA CLPS project manager Chris Culbert says some will fail, some will succeed…but all will be valuable as NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon by the end of the decade. Some may wonder why it is not so easy…since we were there with much less technology more than fifty years ago. Culbert says one difference has to do with the nearly unlimited resources the Apollo missions had back then.. “So part of it is just lowering the cost of going to the moon. You just don’t spend as many resources so there are some challenges associated with the resources. But we must never forget, spaceflight in general is still very difficult. The smallest mistakes can doom a mission.” You can learn more at www.nasa.gov/clps. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Anker is out with the versatile solar powered Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330. No WiFi? No problem. Details on the security cam line? Anker's Brett White chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A set of WiFi Motion Sensing Plugs from Threshold Care can detect movement in a wide area of a home. They offer privacy and safety for older adults and peace of mind for loved ones and caregivers. CEO Jacob Loader chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      GM is continuing to expand the roads where its Super Cruise hands free driving is available.   The automaker says it will be doubling the amount of roads to about 750 thousand miles…including many that are rural in the coming months.   Super Cruise Program Engineering Manager Ursula Stanborough says it helps with both comfort and safety… “Obviously with GM safety is our paramount.  That means that your eyes are always on the road.  Even though your hands are not on the steering wheel, you are still in control.  Your eyes are on the road.  We have a driver monitoring system that is monitoring your eyes, monitoring your head.” GM and Ford have taken a different approach than, say, Tesla, which requires customers, even with so called full self driving, to keep a hand on the wheel.  But its system isn’t restricted to certain roads. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Using tech and 3d printing to personalize nutrition supplements.    We’ve been checking out Elo Health’s 3D printed gummies.   The idea is you fill out an assessment online…and the personalized supplements are on their way.   They are sugar free…and are seven layers….so a bit larger than a typical nutrition gummy.  Elo Health also makes personalized Smart Protein.   There’s also an app…iOS only for now designed to work with the supplements to help you achieve your health goals.   CEO Ari Tulia … “We can just simply do a questionnaire for you, about twenty questions, and we know roughly what you need.  And then we can ship you these gummies.  Or if you want, you can order a blood test kit and make the recommendations even more precise.” A subscription is 59 dollars a month for the individually wrapped gummies.   Find more at elo.health. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

GoDaddy Airo uses generative AI to take ideas to an online presence. How? VP Geoff Clawson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The French technology company Invoxia is out with Minitailz…an exciting new pet tracker that can not only pinpoint location, but also detect health issues such as heart disease. CEO Clement Moreau…says is the third generation and makes use of AI.. kind of like a smart watch for dogs… “We are able to measure the heart rate and respiratory rate from the device. It helps us to detect also atrial fibrillation. And with this detection we can tell a dog owner to, basically, go to the vet.” A cat version is on the way as well. The device sells for 99 dollars and the service subscription is a bit over eight dollars a month. Find more at petcare.invoxia.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     LiveOne,  a music and live event streaming company that also serves up leading podcasts on PodcastOne, is bringing AI into the picture in a big way.    Founder and CEO Rob Ellin… “So everything from creating music channels using AI.  From finding sounds and beats in music to enhance our music using AI.  Our podcasts, we have put them in bilingual, moving them from English speaking to Spanish and eventually to multiple other languages.” With AI being used to capture the sound of those speaking in one language and replicate it in another.   Stay tuned.   The possibilities are amazing.   You can learn more about the services at www.LiveOne.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

For the first time since the early 70s, there's a NASA moon landing on tap for today. It is a mission in partnership with Intuitive Machines in Houston, which used a SpaceX Falcon 9 to get there. NASA Project Manager Chris Culbert chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Stethophone is the name of a new app …on the Apple side only at first…designed to act as an FDA cleared application turning a smartphone into a high end medical stethoscope. Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics began work on the technology after recovering from a flesh eating disease that nearly claimed his life a few years ago… “And you start to realize just how much you are a participant in your own recovery. And so one of the things I did when I got out was I said look, , the next thing that I dedicate my life to professionally, needs to help a lot of people.” And the hope is the Stethophone will do just that…allowing meaningful data and sound to be transmitted instantly to medical professionals from anywhere. Learn more at www.stethophone.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

How is AI being used in roadway technology to assist with traffic, first responders and more? Rekor Systems Sr. VP of Global Product Management Shobit Jain chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker’s Soundcore brand is out with the AeroFit Pro open-ear earphones. Designed for running or other activities where you need to hear what is going on around you…they are still able to deliver impressive sound quality. They feature directional speakers to deliver that sound…remarkably better than what we’ve come to expect from open ear headphones. They feel pretty secure without it….but Soundcore includes a detachable neckband. Also impressive…the battery life. They’re good for about fourteen hours on a charge and the charging case can give you about two days worth of juice more. The size may be an issue for some…..but overall the AeroFit Pro Open Ear headphones deliver. The price…about 170 dollars. Find more at us.soundcore.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The LexisNexis Telematic Exchange grows partnership to include Kia. What does it do? The benefits? Global Telematics Product Strategy and Development head Marc Gordan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to style and heated apparel, it takes a woman owned company to stand out. Gobi Heat founder and CEO Jaye Genung says heated clothing was initially designed for outdoor workers…or for hunting and fishing. Today…more women are involved in both.. “Taking that foundation of a very male dominated men are outside, women are inside and following that pattern of more women are feeling empowered enough to go out hunting, go out fishing and join the trades. It’s important that brands like ours keep up and provide products.” The new Sahara II soft shell jacket uses a comfortable stretchable fabric is available for men and women. The Element Heated Vest is also new this year along with the Lita sporty puffer jacket. Find more at www.GobiHeat.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The search trends during this year’s Super Bowl….had a different look this year. Sure there were the usual searches for players who were making big plays….and recipe searches before the game for wings and dips. Google’s Marta Martinez says the number of new viewers….drawn in by Taylor Swift most likely…had a pretty big impact on the search trends… “And maybe it is all the Swifties who joined the Super Bowl following Taylor Swift that really turned into this top search topic which was the following question… how many quarters in the Super Bowl? You see that there was a lot of learning, which probably reflects a completely new audience coming into the game which is wonderful in itself.” In fact, this year’s Super Bowl was the most watched telecast of all time…reaching 123.7 million viewers according to Nielsen. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the successful launch this month of NASA’s PACE satellite…using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket…scientists will be gathering a new range of data to study the earth’s oceans, air and climate. The technology will enable the team to monitor the color of the earth’s oceans. Why do that? Tom Neumann is the Deputy Director of NASA Goddard’s Earth Sciences Division… “Those small gradations in ocean color tell us about what’s living in the ocean. Things like plankton or phytoplankton, that form the base of the food web and produce almost half of the oxygen here on earth. PACE will let us monitor ocean health and those microscopic communities in the ocean in a way we’ve never been able to before." You can learn about the mission and what’s being learned at www.nasa.gov/pace. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The costs and benefits of heat pumps? There are new findings from the National Renewable Energy Laboratories. Senior research engineer Eric Wilson, lead author, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

GM is planning to bring Super Cruise hands free driving to more roadways and vehicles. It will be coming to 750 thousand miles of roads, including rural areas. Program Engineering Manager Ursula Stanborough chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More hands on with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. The mobile carrier has been winning lots of fans for its mobile Internet service. Connection speeds can top 240 megabits….but can vary depending upon service availability and router placement. Away from a window…we saw a drop to 110 megabits down and 21 on the upload side. Still for 60 dollars a month…or 40 dollars for Go5G Plus and Magenta Max customers.. that could be a money saving proposition. It has attracted enough interest that T-Mobile has altered service terms…that will allow it to reduce connection speeds for heavy users. The bottom line is what T-Mobile is offering with 5G Home Internet may be all many households need. You can find out if the service is available where you live at www.t-mobile.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

LiveOne continues to build audiences for music subscriptions, podcasts, live events and more. Founder and CEO Rob Ellin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about what AI will bring to the services. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lincoln is combining lots of new tech with luxury in the newly unveiled 2025 Aviator line. Brand Manager Sara Hendricks.. “The 2025 Aviator is going to hit showrooms with four years of included Blue Cruise hands free highway driving, which we’re incredibly excited about because this differentiates us and it will also include one year of connected services. We’re also going to be introducing Lincoln Digital Experience which is our new infotainment system, making it easier to customize anything you want to be able to do, seamlessly integrating your outside digital life into your inside vehicle.” Pre-orders are open now…with the 2025 Aviator arriving in Lincoln showrooms this summer. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

00:00/00:00 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A ring that will allow a wearer to control lights and more by simply pointing and giving a little click. The Lotus Ring from Lotus Labs was created by former Apple engineer Dhaval Patel using infrared technology….which you’ve been using to control your TV and quite a few other devices for many years. There is no re-wiring needed. His own reliance on crutches was the motivation…and he sees the Lotus Ring fulfilling a need for many older adults and others with mobility challenges. Shipping is expected later this year.. “We believe when we launch a pack will have one ring and two or three Lotus switch covers. And that pack would be priced at 299 dollars.” And could be set up in minutes. Find more info at www.getlotus.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Nebula projector line from Anker continues to grow. The Mars 3 Air is among the latest and can create lots of fun, indoors or out…for families. It is full HD, lightweight and small, can run for about two and a half hours on its rechargeable battery….and the brightness is rated at 400 ANSI Lumens. That’s sufficient for rooms with the shades or curtains drawn in the daytime …and great at night. It has Google TV built in along with a variety of other apps….and allows you to project up to 150 inches for a really fun movie night for families. The two eight watt Dolby Audio speakers …offer up impressive sound…and they double as Bluetooth speakers too. We’ve seen the price at under five hundred dollars. Not a bad investment for family fun. Find more at us.seenebula.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What were the top search trends during the Super Bowl? The players? Half-time? The Commercials? Google Trends Expert Marta Martinez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new survey from Let’s Grow Leaders finds a rising amount of conflict in the workplace…even with fewer people actually working side by side in an office these days. Co-founder and CEO Karin Hurt says the top causes of conflict at work are burnout…..and understaffing…along with poor management practices….and… “We’ve got rapid changes in technology that are happening. And many people, because of the shift to more remote work are now working in more matrixed global environments so they don’t have the regular contact with people. And all of that is creating a sense of stress.” Let’s Grow Leaders is a consulting firm with clients that include Microsoft, Adobe, USAA and more. The site is www.letsgrowleaders.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Turning a smartphone into an FDA cleared stethoscope ...beginning with the iPhone. The app is coming this month from Sparrow BioAcoustics where CEO Mark Opauszky was motivated by an illness that nearly claimed his life. The story? Opauszky chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

From the Sahara II for men and women to the Lita puffer jacket and Elements Vest Gobi Heat is delivering style and warmth in heated apparel. What sets the company apart? CEO and Founder Jaye Genung chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Juice for Families is a subscription learning service aiming to make a real difference when it comes to the love of reading. And it can bring families together….by having kids …all the way up through college….reading and sharing. How? CEO Nathan Leight… “We create fresh content specifically for students, for children, every weekday. So we have a team of educators, writers, humorists and journalists to deliver content that’s specifically created for kids.” Written for different reading levels. That allows everyone at the family table to participate in discussions, while improving skills and promoting a love of reading. Learn more at families.thejuicelearning.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Celestron’s Origin telescope is arriving soon….designed to make backyard astronomy more fun and easier than ever. Celestron CEO Corey Lee says the Origin is built to be able to navigate through the night sky and capture images that are remarkable….and shareable on your computer, phone or even big screen TV… “Simply, you can take the Origin to your backyard, flip the switch, turn it on, come back into your living room, get on your couch and by that time it’s fully, fully ready for you to command the Origin and also take a good view of really faint objects and take some pictures.” The four thousand dollar price for this kind of technology seems fair according to a third party expert we’ve spoken to. For more …head to www.celestron.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is out with its monthly listing of top search trends and while football, the Golden Globes and the Emmys drew lots of inquiries ….so did the bitter cold weather… “People were looking up polar vortex and arctic blast actually reached an all time high during the month of January this year. People were also searching different is it safe questions that were related to extreme weather and extreme temperature. Is it safe to drive in high winds. And people were looking for other ways that they can stay safe and prepared ahead of winter storms, so whether that be investing in a camping stove or battery powered heater. How to keep a dog’s feet warm was actually a breakout search we saw this past month” Google Trends Expert Marley McAliley. You can check out the latest at www.google.com/trends. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

NASA's PACE satellite, more than two decades in the making, is ready for lift-off as early as tomorrow morning via a SpaceX Falcon 9. What will it mean for climate science? NASA Goddard's Earth Sciences Division Deputy Director Tom Neumann chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Lincoln unveils the 2025 Aviator-elegance meets tech. The features? Brand manager Sara Hendricks chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Oura, the smart ring pioneer, is facing new competition. Samsung is working on the Galaxy Ring…there are rumors too about Apple entering the category. But the Oura Ring Gen 3 has proven its worth over time. It is superb for sleep tracking…you can’t get more comfortable than a ring…is built to last…and has improved with new capabilities over time. It gave me an early warning about an elevated temperature overnight …before I had other symptoms of COVID recently….and continued to track my temperature and oxygen levels over subsequent days. Not all users have been happy about the six dollar a month subscription needed to provide the detailed health and well being features. For me…the daily data has proven helpful..on some days much more than others. Oura Ring pricing starts at about three hundred dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Will you get your next car by subscription. Finn Auto is among the companies offering that alternative to a purchase or lease. How does it work? Chief Growth Officer Jan Hansen chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Solstice is bringing the community solar option to more regions of the U.S.. It gives millions of households that don't have the option for rooftop solar, the opportunity to save and take advantage of clean energy produced by solar farms. How does it work? Solstice co-founder Sandhya Murali chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Just about 45 years ago a toy robot called Mego 2 XL was one of the hottest things around.   It featured interactive play using eight track tapes.   And now Mego is back…with a new 2 XL robot….or maybe we should say cobot…this time with ability to speak more than forty languages and converse using AI.   There are lots of parental safeguards.  President Bruce Katz.. “It’s not like an Alexa where you ask it a question and it just gives you an answer.  It truly becomes a companion to the child, it has short and long term memory.” Check out our full interview online…for a demo and you’ll get a glimpse of the original Mego 2 XL too.  Look for the new Mego 2 XL to be in stores by early spring. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Lotus Ring is designed for controlling lights and more with an easy point and click. How? Who can benefit? Lotus Labs Founder and CEO Dhaval Patel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A tracker that can monitor your dog's heart health and location? Minitailz from Invoxia is worn on any collar and soon there'll be a version for cats. How does it work? CEO Clement Moreau chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     The French digital wellness company Withings once again gathered lots of attention at CES this year for its latest gadget called BeamO.   It looks sort of like a little TV remote….but is packed with sensors that allow it to take an EKG, your temperature, your blood oxygen level…and serve as a stethoscope that can allow you and medical professionals to hear your heart and lungs…during a telehealth visit.   It could be a game changer once  FDA approved and on the market later this year.  Product manager Livia Robic.. “You can have up to eight users.  This product was developed for family use.  So if you want to track your children’s health, your partner’s health, your elderly parents’ health, you can have them all have a profile on your product.” The price will likely be about 250 dollars..and the hope is insurance companies could cover all or some of the cost.   Learn more at www.withings.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What were the top search trends for January? The Golden Globes, Emmys, the bitter cold and football! Google trends expert Marley McAliley chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       Power from the sun can help to warm your buns.   Well it almost rhymes.   GoSun, the innovative company that makes a range of products including some great solar ovens…where you really can cook buns….is out with a Solar Heated Seat.   Founder and CEO Patrick Sherwin says a solar panel on the back of the seat….that can be used in stadiums, on the ground, or on another chair….charges a battery that powers the heating… “It heats you up super quickly. It’s instantaneous and it’s right where you need it.  I’m generally sitting on it on the low setting which I believe is like 10 watts.  So the solar can basically keep it charged.” The price…about 160 dollars.   You can check out the full line-up at www.gosun.co.  You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new go anywhere security camera that installs in seconds. That’s what IrisID has created with the Remo+ DoorCam 3 LTE. Director of Sales Bryan Quackenbush says it can be set up, like previous models of the DoorCam…using WiFi. “But it has cellular connectivity. So it takes it one step further of being portable on the road. You just hang it over your door. In the event that WiFi goes down, the new model kicks in with cellular so that you’re never without your security camera.” In a hotel room….maybe even in your car. For home use only…the regular DoorCam 3 offers fast and easy security. It works for months on standard batteries and sells for about 250 dollars. For more head to www.remoplus.co. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Whispp is the name of an app designed to help people with a range of speech issues…using technology that can simulate a person’s natural voice. Founder and CEO Joris Castermas, who has won an innovation award at CES, began work on assistive voice technology as a result of his own stuttering. He says it can be life changing… “When we started, many people with voice disabilities reached out. People with throat cancer, vocal chord paralysis, but also people with ALS and Parkinson’s disease. What makes us really unique is the real timeness.” Whispp is available for iOS and Android soon. There is a subscription model…but you can check it out for free and learn more at www.Whispp.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Samsung's Galaxy S24 phones start arriving next week. What should you know? Samsung's Director of Smart Phone Product Management Blake Gaiser chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Gigafact.org is working with newsrooms and consumers to offer unbiased facts....battling misinformation and disinformation. How? Co-founder Chandran Sankaran chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Millions of people need help with hearing…but are reluctant to invest in hearing aids. ClearCast is among the companies offering alternative, over the counter solutions…and its approach is a bit different. An around the neck device with ear buds that you pop in as needed. And, says Founder and CEO Dr. Sreek Cherukuri.. “There’s a built in microphone, when you want to have a conversation or hear something right near you. But really the secret to the whole operation is what we call the Magic Mic. This is a wireless microphone that you can place near any sound source or conversation source. An example would be the television.” ClearCast is designed for ease of use …and enhances dialogue…separating it from background noise. The price..about 400 dollars. Find more at www.clearcasthearing.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Celestron's Origin telescope promises to bring a new era to home astronomy with images that can be instantly shared on big screen TVs and more. The details? CEO Corey Lee chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Juice for Families aims to get young people reading, learning and conversing. How? CEO Nathan Leight and VP Education Brendan Kells chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Maybe it won't come as a surprise, but a new survey from Let's Grow Leaders finds workplace conflicts rising. Solutions? CEO Karin Hurt and President David Dye chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here come the new flagship phones from Samsung…the Galaxy S24 series…and one of the big headlines is the use of what the company calls Alaxy AI. At the event Samsung Mobile President T. M. Roh called the introduction a new era of innovation… “ As mobile devices become the primary access point for AI, Samsung Galaxy will be an open gateway for secure and meaningful AI experiences. Human centric experiences that make every day easier and empower people to unlock their potential” There are some concerned about the decision to cut the optical zoom of the S24 Ultra to 5X from the S23 Ultra’s 10X…but the results the company is showing are pretty impressive. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

BeamO to bring new remote capabilities to tele-medicine and digital health. How? Withings Product Manager Livia Robic chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some record breaking cold this winter has left many households feeling pretty dry. How to make the air healthier? Dreo is out with a line of smart humidifiers that are app controlled, use what the company calls Mistwave technology….and really can make a big difference in your comfort. You can select between cool or warm mist and the app lets you pinpoint the precise temperature you want. Dreo is also making use of demineralization cartridges to prevent scale and white powder. While it does add to the cost, they aren’t exorbitant…with a three pack selling for about 20 dollars…and each one is able to filter about forty gallons of water. The humidifiers are smartly designed, are quiet…important for bedrooms…and competitively priced to be affordable. Find more at www.dreo.com.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

More than 45 years after the original learning robot by the same name arrived, the Mego 2 XL is returning. This time with AI and the ability to converse in more than 40 languages. What will kids (and many grown-ups) be able to do? Creators Marty Abrams and Bruce Katz...along with Mego 2 XL.. chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Can AI help to find solutions to racial conflicts? A project called One Million Truths is using AI to analyze narratives with the goal of finding solutions. It was created by Common CEO Mark Eckhardt… “Everything we do centers on personal stories that people are invited to submit. So they can go to OneMillionTruths.com, they can record a story about their experience with racial conflict and submit it. And then we’re going to be using AI, ideally, to analyze a million or more stories in order to come up with patterns and trends to identify things that can be replicated because they’re working.” Ways of thinking and behaving perhaps…and ways of making better use of resources that can matter. The site again is www.onemilliontruths.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The latest from GoSun? A clever heated seat that can be powered by the sun. And there's more to come. Founder and CEO Patrick Sherwin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Sustainability was one of the big themes once again at this year’s CES…and Targus continues to innovate in the category. It is expanding its premium EcoSmart line of backpacks and laptop cases. What makes them special? The company’s Andrew Corkill… “We’re using recycled water bottles and we have a new line of cases too, which is called the Coastline Eco-Smart collection and that line is using plastic that we’ve recovered from the ocean. It’s called ocean bound plastic, so it’s plastic that is being kept away from the waterways, kept out of the ocean and being recycled and woven into material that then is made into bags and cases.” With beautiful and spacious designs. The Coastline EcoSmart Backpack is priced at about 90 dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

His personal history led Joris Castermans to develop an that can those with a variety of speaking difficulties. Based in the Netherlands, Whispp is an app designed to work on iOS and Android phones and has won a CES Innovation Award. How does it work? Castermans chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Gummies that are 3d printed and tailored to your health needs. That is what Elo Health creates. How does it work? CEO Ari Tulla chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It was one of the big events at CES…the CEOs of Walmart and Microsoft on stage together. Walmart will be using Microsoft’s AI technology to bring a whole new online shopping experience to Walmart customers. Shelley Bransten is Microsoft’s Corporate VP for Retail, Consumer Goods and Gaming…says Walmart will be using the generative AI tools to make the shopping experience easier.. So that you, Fred, could just go right from that search bar and say…I’m planning a birthday party for my daughter, she’s 7 years old, it’s unicorn themed and I have 35 dollars to spend. And rather than all that scrolling that you would have to do, you’d just get results back.” Microsoft has Co-Pilot out there too now. If you think last year was big for AI…just wait. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With ease of installation on any door IrisID has won fans for the Remo+ DoorCam 3. Now an LTE version is on the way for even more versatility. Director of Sales Bryan Quackenbush chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Battery storage was a big category at this year’s CES…and one of the companies that attracted lots of attention was EcoFlow with the Delta Pro Ultra. It is a modular system that can be solar powered that can keep your home powered for days and days in an emergency. Communications Director Ryan Oliver… “It’s scalable for up to a month’s worth of home backup storage. It can power large appliances as well as central Acs. You know anything you can throw at it. It is probably one of the most scalable solutions on the market. It is plug and play. You can start out pretty small with like a single battery unit and expand it all the way up to fifteen batteries.” The system is designed to be smart and safe. The portability means you can use it to power RVs as well. For more info head to www.EcoFlow.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

More fit in 2024? Garmin has unveiled the Lily 2 and HRM Fit. They follow the Venue 3 and VivoActive 5 to market. The features? Garmin's Griffin Schaetzle chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The ultimate massage chair? Human Touch….a company that has been around for more than four decades…had a lot to show off at the 2024 edition of CES. For instance…the Super Novo X massage chair…with swing open doors to get in…a great speaker system and dual robots… “So you basically have two massage robots working on you at the same time. We liken to a four hand massage, like you had two masseuse working on you at the same time, that would be what it feels like.” Director of Marketing Vicky Lledoc. And oh, we forgot to mention the price tag. You know what they say…if you have to ask… But for the record it’s fifteen thousand dollars. If that rubs you a little too hard….there are other models in the Human Touch line for a couple of thousand dollars on up at www.humantouch.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

One Million Truths is a project created by Common CEO Mark Eckhardt that will use AI to seek solutions to racial conflict. How? Eckhardt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Imagine you are travelling on a plane or a train and able to hold a phone conversation without the person seated next to you being able to hear what you are saying. A new mobility privacy mask called Skyted makes that possible. The French start-up is on Kickstarter now…and has backing from Airbus and the European space agency. The mask uses a microphone…wired or wireless …and baffles to prevent sound from escaping outside of the mask. CEO Stephane Hersen.. “So that’s the basics of the technology, really to stop the sound here. After, you are going to have Bluetooth, which is going to come down the mask to your phone, one that is going to come to your ear buds or Air Pods, so we’re totally agnostic with all your other equipment. And we can have it wired, if you want it very simple.” Curious? Find more at www.skyted.io. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Looking to trap a better mouse? Targus is out with the ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse. It features great design…with lines that bring a humpback whale to mind. Appropriate since it is 85 percent made with post-consumer recycled materials. It features a smart ambidextrous design …easily convertible…with a twist….and it also has antimicrobial protection. The price…about 60 dollars. Another new mouse…designed for gamers, is the Mercury M2 mouse from Gravastar. It has a sci-fi spaceship design…complete with lighting, 26,000 DPI and five programmable buttons. It can be used wired or wireless and is open for pre-orders at about 80 dollars from GravaStar.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Skyted is a company making some noise at CES…by enabling silent communication. It is a face mask with sound blocking technology …and a microphone…either wired or wireless. It let’s you have conversations on a plane for instance…without the person sitting next to you being able to hear what you are saying. The company is on Kickstarter now and has backing from the European Space Agency and Airbus…where CEO Stephane Hersen previously was a VP.. “I left my job with Airbus to created Skyted which is how to make a TED talk in the sky, that’s the origin of Skyted. It was how you can be able to make this interview on a flight from New York to L.A., at the same time nobody knows what I’m talking about. This is privacy we wanted to achieve.” There’s more at www.Skyted.io and make sure to check out the demo in our full interview online. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What is ClearCast doing that is different from the rest when it comes to hearing assistance? Founder Dr. Sreek Cherukuri chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Generative AI is coming to online Walmart shopping through a partnership with Microsoft. How will it change buying? Microsoft Corporate VP for Retail, Consumer Goods and Gaming Shelley Bransten chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

EcoFlow is impressing crowds at CES with the Delta Pro Ultra whole home battery generator. The versatility and capability? EcoFlow's Ryan Oliver chat's with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What lies ahead for autonomous mobility this year? Princeton University Professor and faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering, Alain Kornhauser is the co-author of a new book titled, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility. Full disclosure, he is also my co-host on the Smart Driving Cars podcast. He says despite the turmoil that has followed the GM Cruise incident in San Francisco last fall.. “I’ll take a positive look on 2024. I’ll say the lessons learned in San Francisco are really stark and out there in everybody’s face. Look, we can do this but let’s focus on places where we should be doing it when we’re really providing some value.” Providing safe, affordable driverless mobility in communities where the rides are really needed. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A $15 thousand dollar massage chair. Human Touch has unveiled the Super Novo X at CES. What does it do? Director of Marketing Vicky Lladoc chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What lies ahead for autonomous mobility this year? Princeton University Professor and faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering, Alain Kornhauser is the co-author of a new book titled, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility. Full disclosure, he is also my co-host on the Smart Driving Cars podcast. He says despite the turmoil that has followed the GM Cruise incident in San Francisco last fall.. “I’ll take a positive look on 2024. I’ll say the lessons learned in San Francisco are really stark and out there in everybody’s face. Look, we can do this but let’s focus on places where we should be doing it when we’re really providing some value.” Providing safe, affordable driverless mobility in communities where the rides are really needed. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Targus has unveiled the latest in its EcoSmart line of computer peripherals, backpacks and bags, including the ErgoFlip ambidextrous mouse. The company's Andrew Corkill, Mike Sexton and David Dorantes chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What lies ahead for autonomous mobility this year? Princeton University Professor and faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering, Alain Kornhauser is the co-author of a new book titled, The Real Case for Driverless Mobility. Full disclosure, he is also my co-host on the Smart Driving Cars podcast. He says despite the turmoil that has followed the GM Cruise incident in San Francisco last fall.. “I’ll take a positive look on 2024. I’ll say the lessons learned in San Francisco are really stark and out there in everybody’s face. Look, we can do this but let’s focus on places where we should be doing it when we’re really providing some value.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A shared charging solution for EVs and more? French startup Sparklin will be at CES to show. VP Cyril Legoff chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This year we’ll be seeing lots of new tech from most of the usual suspects, Apple, Microsoft, Google and many others. But maybe we shouldn’t always be in a rush to buy the newest devices. In fact…some of the best …get better over time with updates. Google’s Pixel 8 phone…is better now than when it launched nearly three months ago. The new Video Boost feature automatically makes videos better. There’s also a new diagnostic app to help identify any issues should they arise and I and many others really appreciate that Google is promising seven years of software updates for Pixel 8 phones. So they should get better over time…kind of like a Tesla with its over the air updates that customers have enjoyed for years. Hopefully more technology will take a cue …and do that too. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The top trends in New Year's resolutions? Health, money and more are on the list. And Google technology expert Robert Ferrara says there's AI help from Bard to help keep you on track. Ferrara chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Skyted mask is designed to allow you to talk on the phone privately, anywhere. Planes, trains, wherever. How? CEO Stephane Hersen chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the tech backed by Airbus and the European Space Agency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you have a new computer in the household, Cyber Protect Home Office from Acronis is an all in one solution for security, back-ups and more. You can choose backing up to the cloud…or to an external drive… President Gaidar Magdanurov says beyond that…there’s identity protection too… “So in case somebody stole your social security number or your passport number or your ID number and uses it somewhere, we’ll be able to flag it and notify you about it.” Acronis has been offering computer protection for two decades. Pricing starts at about 50 dollars a year…a more full featured package, the most popular offering from the company, for up to three computers, is about 130 dollars. There’s more info at www.acronis.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Learn piano this year? Playground Sessions uses tech to make it fun learning songs you love. How? CEO Chris Vance chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. www.playgroundsessions.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you have an EV….you probably already know that a home charger is really the way to go whenever possible. Webasto Charging Systems has partnered with some of the best known automakers to offer charging solutions. And they also make a very useful Webasto Go charger that you can use at home or on the go….providing up to a 32 amp charge …and the ability to charge as well from a standard outlet in a pinch. The company’s Director of Sales Christina Di Sano.. “Most charging stations that you’ll see in a residential home today are going up to 32 amps. And this charger can do that as well. And the beauty of it is you can put it in a laptop sized bag and take it with you on a trip.” And you can find Webasto Go for under six hundred dollars. Find more info at www.evsolutions.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Skiing on wheels? That's what French startup SKWHEEL is bringing to market. The company's Gabriel Bienfait chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        What better time than just before the start of a new year to talk about some fitness tech.  France will have a big delegation at CES in Las Vegas in January.   Among the companies is AI Bright, which has developed AIMoov, an on demand digital personal trainer.   CEO Ouael Mouelhi…who had worked in AI and imaging…says the system works with a camera and an app… “You can see your virtual coach.   They encourage you, guide you.” Find more at Ai-Bright.com.  Meanwhile OCHY AI…is showing off a running form analysis app.  CEO Khaldon Evans.. “You take a video of you running and within sixty seconds we have a full body analysis.” The site for more is www.ochy.io You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   So for our first Techstination of the New Year…a little entertainment…a song about AI…written and performed by the Suno plug-in for Microsoft CoPilot…. “[Verse] In a world of wires and machine hearts Where AI sings with a soulful art. We embrace the future, oh so bright .. [Chorus] Oh, the songs of tomorrow, they will guide us on With wisdom and insight, till the break of dawn We'll soar through the skies… And AI is just getting started.    Happy New Year!    You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What better time than just before the start of a new year to talk about some fitness tech. France will have a big delegation at CES in Las Vegas in January. Among the companies is AI Bright, which has developed AIMoov, an on demand digital personal trainer. CEO Ouael Mouelhi…who had worked in AI and imaging…says the system works with a camera and an app… “You can see your virtual coach. They encourage you, guide you.” Find more at Ai-Bright.com. Meanwhile OCHY AI…is showing off a running form analysis app. CEO Khaldon Evans.. “You take a video of you running and within sixty seconds we have a full body analysis.” The site for more is www.ochy.io You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI will be everywhere at the 2024 CES coming up next month in Las Vegas. The world’s biggest gathering in consumer electronics will be attracting companies from all over the globe and at the Consumer Technology Association, futurist Brian Comiskey tells us the innovations are pretty mind blowing.. “Chatbots, Mom.AI will be bringing a digital human avatar that has a chatbot feature that can interact organically using some of those large language models in generative AI to be more creative in terms of helping individuals. Digital Twins technology is another AI application that will be on the show floor and Siemens is going to showcase their industrial metaverse.” And robotics with AI will be on hand as well. You can learn more at www.ces.tech. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Future of Women's Digital Health Solutions is the title of a new report from the Consumer Technology Association. How can technology be used to close the gaps. The CTA's Health Government Affairs lead Catherine Pugh chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        One of my favorite apps of the year….one that I discovered through a posting by a friend…the photographer, author and educator Rick Sammon.   It’s called Merlin…from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology where Alli Smith is the project coordinator.   You can look up birds by description…but what are really cool are the other tools in the Merlin app… “So photo ID you just take a picture of the bird and it will tell you what it is and sound ID is exactly what it sounds like.  You just go outside and be quiet and open up the app on your phone and turn on the microphone and it will listen to the birds that are around you and identify what it hears.” Lots of fun for all ages….and it is free.   Find Merlin for both Apple and Android.   And if you enjoy birds…also check out the latest camera feeders at www.birdbuddy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Wrapping up another year….Google is out with the top search trends of 2023. In the news category….hurricanes took three of the top five positions….but number one was the war in Israel and Gaza. For movies…no surprise Barbie and Oppenheimer were on top. In the people category… Damar Hamlin, Jeremy Renner and Travis Kelce were one, two and three….but Google’s Sarah Armstrong points out that Taylor Swift wasn’t exactly missing…it has more to do with the methodology… “So we’re looking at those trends that had the biggest increase from 2022 to 2023 and Taylor Swift is always trending. She actually hit an all time high last year and then beat her own record this year. So folks are definitely searching for her.” Most searched for recipes included Grimace Shake, lasagna soup and chicken cobbler. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Even at the very last minute…like today….you can find some great online gifts. And with families gathered the idea of gifting a membership to Ancestry.com can be a great idea. I’ve been able to trace roots back to the 15 hundreds and share with family members. Ancestry corporate genealogist Crista Cowan …says family gatherings are the perfect time to explore your roots.. “It’s just kind of a natural time when you’re together and when you’re kind of immersed in that, those holiday traditions, if you will. But our thoughts and our conversations turn to our parents, our grandparents, great grandparents. The stories of holidays past. It’s a perfect time for that.” A membership gift is great….but you can also get started for free at www.ancestry.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Webasto has partnered with a range of automakers and more to bring EV charging solutions to consumers. The Webasto Go is portable and versatile. Webasto Charging Solutions' Christina Di Sano outlines the features in this chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Fore more than two decades SCOTTeVEST has been designing vests, jackets and lots of other garments designed to help you carry your digital devices with ease. The latest are the Best Travel Vests for men and women. Co-founder and CEO Scott Jordan… “The Best Travel Vest, it’s for men and women and it’s a variety of different colors and color accents and great new fabric and it’s just better than anything we’ve done before. It’s got a multitude, more than twenty pockets. The pockets are all designed to be free hanging so you can’t see the bulges, it distributes the weight equally.” There’s an RFID protect pocket. We can also tell you the vests are designed to be durable. Find more at www.SCOTTeVEST.com. And you can find our full interview online. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With Momentum Technology's Call From Work, you can use your work number for outgoing calls from anywhere. How? CEO Amanda Pietrocola and Dir. of Engineering Jim Caldwell chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Tech to take better care of your heart.   The KardiaMobile Card from  AliveCor is an amazing credit card sized device that can take medical grade EKGs in seconds.  There are other pocket sized models as well.   The card  sells for under a hundred dollars.    You don’t need a subscription, but Chief Marketing Officer Jessica Weinstein says .. “We have a service called KardiaCare.  This is a digital healthcare service that offers members a suite of advanced features to help them manage their heart health.  It provides ECG recording, overreads by board certified cardiologists, you get monthly ECG reports.” Medication tracking,  the ability to share with your doctor and more…for 99 dollars a year.      Find more info at www.kardia.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

AI will be everywhere at CES 2024 in Las Vegas next month. Want a sneak peak? Consumer Technology Association Futurist Brian Comiskey chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      BlendJet, the maker of the original portable blender with a remarkable back story, is out with some new partnerships for the holiday season.   The BlendJet 2 has added Disney Princess designs…families will love them.  And there are new Happy Viking designs created with tennis great Venus Williams…who has a line of Happy Viking protein shakes.  BlendJet co-founder and CEO Ryan Pamplin… “So at some point we realized we should do a collaboration together and design some beautiful BlendJets.   And she helped come up with these three designs which are really beautiful.  So they’ve got her signature on the jar.” Performance of the rechargeable BlendJet 2 is impressive and you can find all of the designs and a marketplace full of  healthy shake mixes…feel free to create your own…at www.BlendJet.com.  You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Santa has returned to GM OnStar once again! And they'll be tracking him on Christmas Eve. He's on the OnStar Guardian app too. OnStar's Bryan Steele chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More last minute gift ideas… this time, smart home gear. Lutron’s Caseta line uses a hub to reduce the burden on your home WiFi and increase reliability at the same time. There are smartly designed switches…even plugs for indoors or out…that can be controlled also by an app, the company’s Pico remote…or by voice…Alexa, Google or Siri. The Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Kit sells for about a hundred dollars. Meanwhile, Wyze is a company that has made a name selling a variety of smart home gear including cameras at affordable prices. We’ve found the Wyze Video Doorbell v2 to be impressive… …and it sells for just 40 dollars. On the high end….is the 399 dollar Plug In Home Control Panel from Brilliant. It is sleek and smart…and features Alexa built in. We’ll have more on Brilliant in the weeks to come. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A digital personalized fitness coach? That's what French startup AI Bright has created with AI MOOV. And another startup, OCHY AI, has created an app to analyze your running form to prevent injuries and improve performance. CEO Khaldon Evans and AI Bright CEO Ouael Mouelhi chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Miko Mini is the latest smart, interactive learning robot for kids.    It is also fun with dancing, jokes and more.    CEO and co-founder Sneh Vaswani…says it is designed to grow with children and give parents reports on how kids are progressing… “What Miko does is it talks to you, it plays with you, it interacts with you, it learns from you.  And throughout this journey, based on the engagement, it is able to recommend new experiences to the child.  There are apps on Miko.  It could be an interactive story telling experience, it could be a conversational experience, it could be a game.” We’ve seen Miko Mini selling for as little as 99 dollars during the season.     There is a subscription for content….which is optional.   Find more at www.miko.ai. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A family tree for family gatherings? Ancestry.com makes it easy to get started for free and can help to grow your tree through DNA and more. How? Corporate Genealogist Crista Cowan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The top search trends of 2023? From news, to people, books and entertainment Google has been keeping lists. Search trends expert Sarah Armstrong chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Tonie Box has been one of the few gifts that we’ve found kids don’t get tired of. There’s no screen involved…it uses toy figurines placed on top of the box to launch stories and music …even stories parents, kids or grandparents can record themselves. And the line up keeps growing…with Meryl Streep reading the Velveteen Rabbit and more. Marketing Director Drew Vernon..says also new is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory… “So we have an ongoing partnership with Roald Dahl and now we are launching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in time for the Wonka prequel. So this is actually the full, unabridged version of the classic story.” There are many more to choose from. The Tonie Box is rechargeable, can be used with headphones and is great to travel with. www.Tonies.com for more info. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What’s Hidden Inside Planets is the name of a new book from Johns Hopkins University Press…and it is a fascinating look at what you could call the inner workings of planets and some interesting facts. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Sabine Stanley is the author. Her inspiration? “I actually grew up in a giant crater. So a meteor impacted the surface of the earth 1.8 billion years ago in a town that’s now called Sudbury, Ontario, Canada… and created this giant hole which allowed a lot of natural metal resources to come up from the deep interior of the earth. So I was sort of in this environment that just screamed planetary science from a very young age.” And she was listening. There’s lots of science here…but also some humor. The title again…What’s Hidden Inside Planets. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Can you really cut the cord…not just for TV but for Internet too? T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet is priced at just fifty dollars a month for unlimited data. The price is just 30 dollars a month if you are a T-Mobile Go5G Plus or Magenta Max phone subscriber. For many if not most households, it is more than adequate delivering download speeds of more than 200 megabits and around 15 up. The speeds can vary…but are usually pretty consistent wit the latest gateway, the Arcadyan G4AR. It features the ability to add external antennas. Service is available in a growing number of markets. The gateway is a combination modem and WiFi 6 router….but you can plug in your own …a mesh router for instance…as well. Find more at www.T-Mobile.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. NASA Rocket Scientist turned entrepreneur Aisha Bowe is continuing a remarkable journey that is scheduled to take her into space aboard a Blue Origin flight in the coming months. The Lingo STEM coding kits she has developed for kids 13 and up are still growing… “So we start off with an introductory lesson and it’s called In the Driver’s Seat. And our focus is to have students build through a series of lessons, things that they’ve already interacted with, but they may not yet know how they work. And so we provide example code, we give you a hardware kit. We challenge you to put it together.” Hands on building and coding….and there are new kit subscriptions as well for individual students and schools. Find more at www.stemlingo.com. And check out the full interview with Aisha on our site. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Worried about AI? You’re not alone. The annual trends and future report from Ford finds 68 percent of those surveyed believe AI will create massive job losses for others. Interestingly enough, a much lower 39 percent are worried that they will be replaced in their job by AI. Ford also found shifting priorities when it comes to work-life balance.. “Taking care of themselves. They are looking more towards themselves and cut out toxic relationships. One of the really interesting responses that we got this year was that more than half of the workforce, globally, would accept a twenty percent pay cut in order to get a better quality of life.” Ford’s senior trends and futuring manager Miguel Mancilla. Find more info at www.fordtrends.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

For more than twenty years, SCOTTeVEST has been making vests, jackets and more with pockets galore. The idea is to let you easily carry all of your tech wherever you go. The latest? CEO Scott Jordan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We have some more gift suggestions. For anyone who uses a computer…an external SSD drive is always useful and the folks at Kingston continue to innovate in the category. The XS1000 is remarkably small, features fast transfer speeds and the drives…from 500 megabytes up to 4 terabytes…are affordably priced. If you take lots of photos…and videos… the 2024 versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements are out. They include new AI powered features, are easy and yet powerful to use and now there are updated mobile and Web apps as well. And for restoring faded photos or documents…one of our favorites continues to be Vivid-Pix software. Find them at www.vivid-pix.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

BlendJet, maker of the original portable blender, is mixing it up with Venus Williams and Disney Princesses! The latest in the line in Fred Fishkin's chat with CEO Ryan Pamplin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What makes AliveCor's Kardia Mobile devices unique when it comes to EKGs anywhere? Chief Marketing Officer Jessica Weinstein chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Protecting your digital files and more are what Acronis offers with Cyber Protect Home Office. It now includes identity protection too. All of the features? President Gaidar Magdanurov chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Sometimes the monthly search trends from Google can be pretty revealing. In November….the top search trends included some of what you would expect. Thanksgiving, recipes for pies, football, Black Friday deals and of course Taylor Swift. But also on the trends list was fatigue. Google’s Elizabeth Howard… “We also so people searching for burnout. So what are the stages of burnout, academic burnout, relationship burnout. Why am I so tired after eating, which may have been a search after eating all that turkey on Thanksgiving. And why am I yawning when I’m not even tired.” Which leads us to another trending search…..for coffee and coffeemakers. You can find more at www.google.com/trends. And don’t forget to check out our full interviews. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With time running out to spend money put in Flexible Spending Accounts, FSAs, Instacart can assist. Instacart's Laurentia Romaniuk chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The product line featuring BenjiLock technology will be growing through a partnership with TechLok. BenjiLock's Robbie Cabral and TechLok's Ryan Angott chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It happened twice where I live at the end of November. We lost power as a result of a couple of nearby car accidents. One of the outages stretched on for about 9 hours. What we turned to was the BaseCharge 1500 from BioLite. It is compact, relatively lightweight, features three AC outlets, five USB ports, wireless charging on top, a DC port and a solar power input. Great when paired with BioiLite’s beautifully designed fold up solar panels. It can handle up to 400 watts. It kept all of the necessities going…and the smart dashboard provides all the information you need. The BaseCharge models and kits are a great gift and BioLite is a company that has been helping others around the world from the very start. Find more at www.bioliteenergy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What sets the new Circular Ring Slim apart? CEO Amaury Kosman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The U.S. is losing the global race for science and technology leaderhip according to a report from the Science & Technology Action Committee. What to do? Co-chairs Mary Woolley and Sudip Parikh chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The Roomba Combo J9 + from iRobot is taking on the challengers to the pioneering robotic vacuum company.   It features an Auto-fill Dock designed to hold about a month of water for mopping…but unlike some of the competition…does not feature mop washing or storage of dirty water.  Director of Floor Care Warren Fernandez.. “The user can with one hand, literally, pop out the mopping pad, and then they’re going to properly wash it either by hand or in your washing machine.” The Combo J9+ smartly raises the mop out of the way while vacuuming carpets.   There’s also an iRobot OS 7  feature called Dirt Detective…enabling the vacuum to prioritize cleaning certain rooms.  And then there is the SmartScrub function…to tackle the tough jobs.   Impressive.   Find more at www.irobot.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Storytime with Meryl Streep? Tonies adds The Velveteen Rabbit, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Spidey and more. Marketing Director Drew Vernon chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Merlin is a free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It can instantly identify the birds you see or hear. How? Project Coordinator Alli Smith chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Got a digital creator on your gift list? Sennheiser is out with The Profile USB Microphone. It features great professional looking design…not to mention professional sound….and you can find it for under a hundred dollars. It is powered by the connecting USB-C cable, has a 3.5mm headphone out along with a knob to control the level. There’s also a smart, silent mute button. It is truly plug and play…doesn’t get easier than that. It works with PCs, Macs, Android and iPadOS too. A table stand is included with a boom arm sold separately. As for the brand, it has been trusted by professionals for generations. Find more at www.Sennheiser.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The micro four thirds mirrorless camera format is alive and well.   In fact, very well, judging by the performance of Panasonic’s new Lumix DC-G9 Mark Two. While it isn’t designed to be the smallest, lightest camera around,   It simply feels great and well balanced when paired with the great Leica lenses in the Lumix family.  And while the flagship G series cameras have become mainstays for videographers, Panasonic’s Sean Robinson points out the G9 Mark II has photography front of mind.. “So from the chassis design with balancing for longer wildlife telephoto lenses, to thermal management, even down into the sensor choice, , and just really kind of put it in a package that makes it a really fun, comfortable camera to shoot with.” Mission accomplished.    By the way…it is still great for demanding videographers. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ford's annual trends report finds shifting priorities. Mental health, self care and more. More pets instead of children? Ford's senior trends and futuring manager Miguel Mancilla chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Billboard Music Awards, Taylor Swift, Thanksgiving, Veterans' Day, Football... and fatigue among the top November search trends. Google search trends expert Elizabeth Howard chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The THINKWARE BLUEVENT MUMU has arrived. And while it may sound like a woman’s garment from years gone by…it is actually a great addition for kitchens. The Thinkware Bluevent Mumu is an electronic composter with AI that stores scraps and when the bucket reaches a designated weight for your household, turns on, heats, grinds and vastly reduces the volume. You can use the compost in the garden too. The company’s Billy Alexandre says beyond that.. “One of the smart AI storage mode features that we have with MUMU, it will manage the inside temperature and the humidity to prevent the food from spoiling and becoming rotten.” Until the composting cycle begins. We have been impressed. The price, about six hundred dollars. There’s more info at www.thinkwarestore.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe is growing the Lingo line of STEM learning kits for kids... while preparing to become a Blue Origin astronaut. The inspirational entrepreneur chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       Safer headphones for snow sports.   The folks at H2O Audio are continuing to innovate with SnowPro open ear bone conduction headphones that allow users to hear their surroundings and their music as well.  And you can store music on them through what the company calls Playlist Plus.   CEO Kristian Rauhala.. “Playlisst Plus is technology we’ve developed, it’s exclusive to us.  I call it the mix tape of the digital era.  It allows you to record and load audio from your Bluetooth directly into the headphones.” Very useful…if you don’t want to be carrying your phone while your active…or for when streaming services are out of reach.    SnowPro with Playlist Plus is selling for about 160 dollars.   Find more at www.H2OAudio.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Consumer Technology Association is out with a study on the most popular tech gifts this holiday season. There are some surprises….but not at the very top where smart phones, smart watches and laptops continue to generate the most demand. Gaming is big too. But the CTA’s Jim Fellinger says beyond the expected… “We’re seeing a big boost this year in CD sales. Now I think most of us have come to think of CDs as almost antiquated technology, really a thing of the past. We’re seeing that nostalgia from consumers is driving a real push in these products around this holiday season.” And the CTA says there is still a lot of interest in vinyl recordings as well. Find more at www.cta.tech. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

There are plenty of myths out there surround electric vehicle ownership. GM's EV myth buster Derek Sequeira, Director of Product at GM Energy, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There are some fun techie toys for kids this holiday season. At TheToyGuy.com, Chris Byrne says an old friend has returned.. “ Furby is back. Yes, 25 years later, Furby Interactive from Hasbro for 6 and up, 69.99, you can actually say to him, hey Furby, dance party, and Furby will actually dance for you. He’s got five different voice activated modes, super fun and great to play with.” The Toniebox is also on the hot list,,,with a constantly growing library of add ons and content for the screen free story telling box. And if you love games….the 25th anniversary edition of Cranium is recommended for the whole family. You can check out our full interview with Byrne at our Web site. You can also learn more at www.TheToyGuy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A smart watch with classic watch styling. That’s been the focus at Withings for some time. And the French digital health company’s new ScanWatch 2 takes the tech to a new level. We’ve had some time to spend now with the watch….very comfortable to wear even while sleeping…amazing battery life…that’s a big deal. You get your notifications as with many other smart watches…but not the ability to answer or place calls. Digital health is where the ScanWatch 2 shines…with ECG and SpO2 capabilities…FDA certified…and now temperature tracking. There is continuous heart rate tracking and of course sleep and step tracking as well. If you like classic watch design and the tech too…the ScanWatch 2 is the device for you. The site for more is Withings.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Some amazing middle school students gathered in Washington this month for this year’s Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator’s Challenge, held by the Society for Science.  The program promotes STEM programming to 65 thousand students a year.   And the winner of the top prize, which includes ten thousand dollars, was Shanya Gil, a 12 year old from San Jose, who developed a better way to prevent fires…particularly kitchen fires… “The two main components in the device is a thermal camera and a small computer that I coded onto.  This device can detect humans and fires and from that it can decipher whether a fire is unattended or attended.” And send alerts when a fire is unattended.  Smart…and perhaps we’ll see it on the market in time for next year’s Thanksgiving dinner. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you ever sat in your car and thought to yourself, why is this control here…instead of over there. Or maybe there’s a feature in your car that you really like. Well, beginning with more than 300 thousand vehicles getting over the air updates, Ford is providing drivers with a direct pipeline to its engineers. The feature is called Record Feedback. Power Unit Quality Supervisor Jason Griffin..says it works with the touch screen display… “ What is really is nice is when you press the button, a voice prompt will come over and it will say tell us any likes, dislikes or other experiences that you’re having with your vehicle.” Your comments get recorded…and when you hit send…they are routed to the engineering department at Ford along with any relevant data in the car’s computer. Sounds pretty smart and a good move when it comes to customer care. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What are some of the hottest tech gifts this holiday season? There are some surprises. The Consumer Technology Association's Jim Fellinger joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What’s going on in the kitchen and holiday gift giving are top of mind in many households this week. And a new book from America’s Test Kitchen titled Kitchen Gear, The Ultimate Owner’s Manual is great as a gift and on your kitchen bookshelf. Co-author’s Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus outline what every kitchen needs…the best brands to buy…and more. You can watch our full interview with Hannah online.. “Everybody needs a certain number of things. Everybody needs these ten items say, for example, and then you really have to build based on your personality and what you want to cook. So something that’s superfluous to one person could be a core item for someone else.” Lots of insights and some tasty recipes too. Some great tips for pizza making at home are in there. The title again.. Kitchen Gear, The Ultimate Owner’s Manual. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What are some of the hottest toys for the holiday season. Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a look. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With awards from Time magazine, Good Housekeeping and toy industry accolades as well, WowWee has one of the biggest winners this holiday season with the Dog-E robotic dogs. They are fun….and unique… in fact each one is unique. VP Andrew Yanofsky… “So you never really know which personality, which shape eyes, lights, colors, sounds that your Dog-E is going to have when you open it for the first time. And talks with his tail.” As it wags…lights can spell out words…or display symbols like hearts. Dog-E can work with an app to expand the appeal…but for younger kids, no app is needed. The price …we’ve seen Dog-E for under 70 dollars. Check out our video interview online for a better look. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Planes, trains, automobiles! How to less holiday travel headaches? Google technology expert Jocelyn Runice chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Miko Mini is the latest interactive, learning robot for kids from Miko. It is designed for fun and social interaction. How? Co-founder and CEO Sneh Vaswani chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about that and how the company handles privacy and safety. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Connectivity everywhere and without hassles. That’s what MobileWare is creating with intelligent eSim technology. For instance…an RV driving pretty much anywhere could stay connected picking the strongest carrier signal available. CEO Steve Higgins says it is being built into some Forest River RVs now….. “As a consumer..when it goes to the lot and they buy that new RV, they can go to our Web site and portal, scan the QR code and sign up for a subscription for services that they want. It can be anything from a certain amount of allotment of data per month or to unlimited data with a certain level of speed that they want. So we give them all of that flexibility.” And the tech is being used by corporate customers as well…who need uninterrupted connectivity around the world. There’s more info at mobilewareus.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Qi2 wireless charging standard arriving to end Apple/Android differences. And wait until you see what the Ki wireless power will bring to kitchens. Wireless Power Consortium executive director Paul Struhsaker chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making fitness fun at any age. Ludica Health is out with Ludo Fit…an app designed for PCs, Macs and iPads….that is targeted to older adults. CEO Mark Evin says it uses the built in Web cam….and AI technology….in exercise games targeted to the individual…emulating motions for things like skiing, rock climbing and more.. “And it tracks all of the joints on your body so this is really high end motion sensing but with any device. So you stand in front of your device and it’s tracking all your motions and giving you feedback. And as you move you’re going to see your avatar move on the screen.” You can try it for two weeks for free…no credit card needed….after that…subscriptions are about eight dollars a month. The site is ludo.fit. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With staggering numbers of pedestrian traffic fatalities, traffic safety leader Altumint is promoting camera and sensor technology as a solution. CEO Holly Cooper chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

How can a smart AI powered composter reduce kitchen waste and your carbon footprint? Thinkware's Billy Alexandre chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the company's new Blue Vent MUMU smart composter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With a new feature called Record Feedback, Ford is giving customers an instant pipeline back to engineers. How does it work? On which vehicles? Power Unit Quality Supervisor Jason Griffin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What gifts are hot for the holidays? What are the best deals? Google is out with a site called the Holiday 100 featuring some of the top trending gifts…like a human sized dog bed…and if you search for deals ….you’ll find them too. Google’s Allie Valasek Weeks says that goes for Black Friday too… “The deal site will be constantly updated. We use AI to make sure that the information you see online is constantly up to date for holiday shoppers. So when something has a drop in price, just keep checking the deals destination. Again, ShopDeals in the Google search bar and you will see the latest there.” Make sure to check out our full interview online. Of course…lots of deals are already out there. Head for shopping.google.com for more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

LittleOne.Care readies "AI smart watch" for infants and babies to give parents peace of mind. What can it do? Founder and CEO Ami Meoded chats wtih Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Should we be worried about shifting magnetic poles? What's Hidden Inside Planets is the title of a new book by Johns Hopkins Professor of Planetary Physics Sabine Stanley. What are we learning about the mysteries? Dr. Stanley chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin Use promo code HPLAN for 30% off What’s Hidden Inside Planets? when you order from Hopkins Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12879/whats-hidden-inside-planets?utm_source=radio_tour&utm_medium=podcast_radio_promo&utm_campaign=f23_stanley_hplan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Drones are rapidly become essential equipment for public safety. There have been many uses of drones for search and rescue operations with some equipped with infrared cameras. At the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park in southern New Jersey, President Howard Kyle says they are also being equipped to help in ocean rescue operations.. “Specifically, swimmers who may be struggling, being able to bring a device to them that actually drops a flotation device to them. It could assist with crowd control, it could assist with spotting a lost child, numerous uses.” The technology park is also working with partners on other innovative technologies including the coming vertical takeoff and landing vehicles…that are nearing deployment. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Headphones that are safe and smart for skiing and snowboarding?H2OAudio founder Kristian Rauhala chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the SnowPRO headphones. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

From America's Test Kitchen comes a new book- Kitchen Gear The Ultimate Owner's Manual. The title is filled with great info on the essentials, the smart equipment to buy, gift ideas and even recipes. Co-author hannah Crowley chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Online shopping scams are everywhere it seems.   Last year 36 percent of Americans fell victim during the holiday shopping season according to a Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report.  At Amazon…Scott Knapp is Director of Worldwide Buyer Risk Protection… “Be on the lookout if someone’s trying to have you pay for something over the phone or via email.  That’s something we’ll never have you do.  Along with that, gift cards.  This time of year not only do you sometimes get gift cards, but it’s also a time you’re looking to use them.  Beware of places that are making you pay with gift cards.” If you run into potential scams, including counterfeit merchandise, head to www.amazon.com/reportascam. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The robotaxi industry in California had a very rough month of October. A woman crossing a street against a light in San Francisco was hit by a human driven car…and pushed in front of a GM Cruise autonomous vehicle that wound up dragging her underneath as it moved to the roadside. She was hospitalized and the California DMV wound up pulling the license for Cruise to operate autonomous vehicles in the state for now saying the company…was less than forthcoming with the video footage it provided. An allegation denied by Cruise which has suspended robotaxi operations for now. On the Smart Driving Cars podcast Princeton’s faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering, Alain Kornhauser, said companies need to be open when it comes to sharing safety information, and this type of incident can be prevented. Google’s Waymo, meanwhile, is continuing to operate robotaxis. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Innovative, affordable, fun, unique and even educational. Dog-E is a hot holiday toy winning Time magazine, Good Housekeeping and toy industry awards. WowWee VP Andrew Yanofsky joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for the Dog-E story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They are all about speed and efficiency. The latest laptops and iMac computers has arrived from Apple this week. The new MacBook Pro models feature new M3 chips…with step up Pro and Max editions available at higher prices. Apple says the graphics processing is nearly twice as fast as the previous generation M2 computers. The entry level 14 inch MacBook Pro starts at about 16 hundred dollars….and upgrading to the M3 Pro chip adds about four hundred to that. On the desktop side…the new iMacs also feature M3 chips and prices starting at 13 hundred dollars. They are all in one machines that have won a solid fan base. The place for more info, of course, is www.apple.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

12 year old Shanya Gill captured the top prize in the Society for Science Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators competition for an invention designed to prevent fires. How? Shanya the the Society's Raeva Ramadorai chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What are some of the hot holiday shopping trends? The best deals? Google is offering some help. Trends expert Allie Valasek Weeks chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Adobe is out with the 2024 editions of Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements bringing a sleeker interface…including a dark mode option…and some new AI powered features…like the ability to quickly turn clips into videos and new artistic effect options that can emulate famous works of art. The software is available for Mac and Windows either separately or as a bundle for about 150 dollars…which is what I would recommend. The Elements programs give you as much or as little help as you need as your skills grow. Replacing backgrounds, adding stylized text, color matching and much more make the investment worthwhile. Adobe has paid attention to sound …letting you add effects or clean up the audio in your videos. There are Web and mobile companion apps as well. You can try for thirty days before you buy. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With Panasonic's Lumix G9 II arriving soon, what makes this latest micro four-thirds camera different? There are some surprises. Lumix Live host and image specialist Sean Robinson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An outdoor TV designed for full sun and all kinds of weather. That is what Skyworth has on the market with the Clarus S1 4K GoogleTV. The screens also feature an eight speaker one hundred watt audio system. Director of Lifestyle TVs Michael Gleason says it is designed to be rugged.. “And when I say rugged it’s because it is ip66. What that means is that there’s no dust. No water can get in. You can take your power washer and clean off our TV. We also have tempered glass so when you are outside and kids are playing football in the backyard, and they hit the TV with a football, it’ll bounce right off.” Even the remote is waterproof. Prices start at five thousand dollars…and there is more at www.skyworthusa.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Gabb Phone3 Pro is designed for teens and safety. No TikTok and more..but curated apps including a music service. Founding partner Lance Black outlines the how and why to Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

It is all too easy to fall victim to online shopping scams over the holidays. How to protect yourself? Amazon Director of Worldwide Buyer Risk Protection Scott Knapp chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What can you expect from a forty dollar video doorbell? That’s what we wondered when Wyze announced the wired Video Doorbell v2. And thus far…we have been impressed. Installation was straight forward…but you will need an existing wired doorbell and chime. An included module attaches to the existing chime…and works well. There is also a microSD card for 24/7 recording…and Wyze offers free 12 second recordings on doorbell presses in the cloud. If you have multiple Wyze cameras…a Cam Plus subscription can be worthwhile…with full length videos stored in the cloud for two weeks. Wyze has said issues with security vulnerabilities have been addressed. From our perspective, the company offers consumers some of the most affordable and capable smart home gear on the market. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A smart way to add fragrances to your home for the holiday season and more. Pura is a tech company that has built an app controlled way to add the smell of cinnamon…pine…you name it…to any room. The Pura 4 smart fragrance diffuser is easy to use, works with an app for scheduling and more and can even work with Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home. Princpal product manager Ken Frei.. “You download our app and it will walk you through an onboarding experience which is very easy to do, and then you can control the intensity from your phone of the fragrance. You can set up schedules or timers so that it’s diffusing when you want it to.” Pura 4 retails for about fifty dollars with the smart vials or fragrances selling for 10 to 23 dollars. Each can last for weeks. Find more at www.pura.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An invisible curtain to block viruses, bacteria and more. That’s the promise of the Aura Ion Bar which uses negative air ions to reduce the airborne transmission of diseases…including Covid. Aura Technologies co-CEO Anna Bennett.. “So you can think of it like a forcefield of air. It is infused with concentrated negative air ions. It is powerful, ozone free technology. It blocks contaminants before they can enter a space and it eliminates airborne and surface pathogens as well as dust, pollen and smoke.” The applications, Bennett says, are many. Plans are to have it on the market next year. The company has worked for years in the defense and health care sectors. Learn more at www.auraionbar.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Selling e-bikes as car accessories? They are perfect for dealerships according to eBliss Global CEO Bill Klehm. Why? Klehm chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Package Inc develops an ecosystem for airlines and travelers to prevent luggage loss and more. It is seeking investment backing on WeFunder. How does it work? CEO Bryan Davis explains to Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

LudoFit is designed to bring fun, affordable online fitness to folks over 55. How? Ludica Health CEO Mark Evin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Adding some smarts to outdoor lighting. It won’t be long until the holiday decorations start showing up on lawns, trees and rooftops…and if you are looking for a safe and smart way to keep them powered…Lutron’s Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug has all of the bases covered. We’ve been amazed by the durability in rain, snow and more. It is IP-65 rated and operates from below zero on up to over 120 degrees. Great for lighting, inflatables, whatever you are plugging in outdoors. About being smart..the Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug can be controlled through the Lutron app, by voice…Amazon, Apple or Google and on top of that, you can use a Pico smart remote for control as well. The price…about eighty dollars. There’s more info at www.casetawireless.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Now Barbie is the queen of Halloween! What else is hot in Halloween searches? Google Trends Expert Jennifer Jones chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The bees are preparing for winter in their hives on the Frangiosa Farms in Parker, Colorado. But during gift giving season, it stays busy for Bee Shepherd and Founder Nick French. Not only is he selling organic herbal and mushroom infused honey…which are amazingly good…he also allows people from far and wide…to adopt a honey bee, or a queen bee, or even a whole hive. People, he says, want to help.. “We put the program out there and all of a sudden people started to sign up for it. And in turn for their donation they would get a jar of honey and a certificate that says they are helping to maintain healthy bee colonies in Colorado. ” Fun for gifting too. Find more at www.frangiosafarms.com. And you can check out our full interview online. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Just in time for the cold weather, smart home appliance maker Dreo is out with a smart humidifier series using sensors to detect humidity levels and what the company calls Mistwave technology to create a fine mist. The flagship model…the HM713S offers cool and warm mist functions. There’s also voice control with Google and Amazon’s Alexa. The price..about 90 dollars. Dreo is also out with a new wall mounted electric space heater, the WH719S designed for safety and efficiency. With 120 degree oscillation, it is easier to provide warmth to an entire room. It can be app controlled as well. You can find it online for about 120 dollars.Find more at www.dreo.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Skyworth Clarus S1 outdoor TV is made for the full sun and all weather. More on the features? Director of Lifestyle TVs Michael Gleason chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. SEMA is an organization representing members in the automotive aftermarket industry…over seven thousand in all. CEO Mike Spagnola says consumers spent 53 billion dollars last year on after market products. There are some that can even help you convert your car into an electric vehicle. And the association is actually helping to bring products to market more quickly… “One of the areas that we’re really excited about is called our SEMA Garage Technology Centers, where we help members develop products and take them to market. So, for example, if you wanted to build a product that effects an engine, it has to go through emissions testing. And so we do that work in two of our facilities, Diamond Bar, California and one in Detroit, Michigan.” SEMA says there is more innovation coming all the time. Find more info at www. SEMA.org. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. PreSonus…part of the legendary music company Fender, these days, is continuing to innovate. It is out with a new generation of music production software.. Studio One 6.5…that includes the ability to create Dolby Atmos immersive audio. The company is also out with a new line of Eris Studio Monitors. The speakers are designed to bring out detail and range from about a hundred dollars for the Essential line…up to about 500 dollars for the Eris Pro series and provide impressive sound from high frequencies to the low end as well. We’ve checked out the mid priced Eris 5BT…that are great for creators, audiophiles and even gamers. Find more at www.PreSonus.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Seamless connectivity for RVs on the go? MobileWare enables that and more with intelligent eSim technology. CEO Steve Higgins chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Denise Austin has been promoting fitness for decades…forty years to be more precise… and she is still at it. Now she has partnered with Make Life Easy for the Denise Austin Double Fold and Stow Walking Pad treadmill… “A treadmill is one of the best exercise investments you can. I like to go about 4.5 miles per hour. So I walk fast. And I love the Walking Pad because everybody has some areas in their house that they don’t want to see a huge clunker treadmill. This is slimline, the profile is beautiful, it double folds.” Yet is designed for sturdiness and durability…and it connects to an app to keep track of your progress. Find more at www.makelifeeasy.shop. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What is the National aerospace Research and Technology Park all about? Drones, autonomous technology, flying vehicles and more. President Howard Kyle chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is reporting that young people under twenty are three times more likely to fall victim to online scams than their grandparents. One reason for that is the amount of time they spend online, but Google cybersecurity expert Michael Sinno says it is easy for anyone to be taken in…especially during the holiday shopping season. What to do.. “With kids, there is the Family Link app that parents can use to help monitor and manage their childrens’ Internet activity and there is also now the Be Internet Awesome campaign at beinternetawesome.google.com that will help teach kids and others even how to spot scams, how to be safe online.” A couple of other quick tips.. that you probably already know..Be careful what you click on…and if a deal sounds too good to be true..most likely …it is. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A little bit of tech for Halloween fun. PatPat is out with costumes for kids using Glotech a proprietary fabric illuminating technology. The tiny lights are woven in and powered by a small rechargeable battery that can keep kids glowing for at least two hours. The designs are beautiful and safe developed by two engineer dads. We’ve checked it out with a five year old who thinks it is magical. They even have illuminated costumes for adults. Find more at goglow.patpat.com. Meanwhile…BioLite’s new AlpenGlow Mini lantern is just the right size to go in a pumpkin….and is lots safer than a candle. If your child love the Tonie Box…like so many do…the Spooky Tales Tonie is new and perfect for some fun shivers. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A Colorado beekeeper has offered online adoption of bees and hives, complete with a certificate and honey. Frangiosa Farms owner Nick French on the adoptions, the remarkable creatures and the honey they produce in this interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The AURA Ion Bar is designed to act as a barrier to germs while helping to clean the air in a wide range of settings. How? Co-CEO Anna Bennett chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The world’s relationship with work is at a breaking point.   That’s according to a study in 12 markets around the world by HP.   GM and Global Head of Commercial Systems Andy Rhodes says the new work relationship index surveyed fifteen thousand people… “Some of the findings show that the actual relationship they have, the happiness index,  is actually relatively low.  There’s a huge correlation between how happy people are at work and how productive they are and how long they’re going to stay in a company.” 83 percent of the knowledge workers surveyed said they would be willing to earn less…to be happier at work.    The HP survey found while nearly three quarters of the workers don’t feel they have a healthy relationship with work….the majority of employers aren’t aware of that. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Apple, Google, Garmin and Samsung may have the latest for grown-ups out there, but the newest safe SmartWatch for kids has arrived. The Gabb Watch 3 is a safe cell phone, GPS device to give parents peace of mind, and promotes fitness too. Founding partner Lance Black…parents have the ability to control communications…. “It combines a safe call and text platform. It has GPS tracking. We’ve got about ten safe apps on there…from health to activity types of apps that the kids would love and can use.” The price..149 dollars with service starting at 12.99 a month…for unlimited calling and texting. There is even a new safe gabb Music service along with kid’s phones. Find more at www.gabb.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Putting scents on an app controlled schedule? The Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser is designed for safety and comfort. Principal Product Manager Ken Frei chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest update to Zoner Photo Studio X has arrived delivering better performance…even on some less powerful or a bit older computers. But if you do have a higher end graphics card, the image editing software package can take advantage of it. The company’s Thomas Urban… “Furthermore we added more customizations for people that are very specific about how busy their desktop is, the interface is, and really customize it. That’s kind of our philosophy here. Make a program and make an editor that suits each individual, individually.” Zoner Photo Studio X is serious software for all levels of phototgraphers…that’s designed to be more affordable than some of the bigger names in the space…at 59 dollars a year or 5.99 a month. You can give it a try for free at www.Zoner.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Young people under 20 are three times more likely to fall victim to online scams than their grandparents. Some cybersecurity tips for the online holiday shopping season and more from Google's Michael Sinno in this Techstination interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We like innovation. And I bet you do too. And outside the box thinking can pop up in almost any product category. A veterinarian epidemiologist working with dolphins, Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson discovered that those with higher levels of a fatty acid called C15:0 lived longer and healthier. As a result she founded Fatty15, a supplement for us humans. Learn more about the science at www.Fatty15.com. The Canadian apparel maker Mackenzie and Park has innovated with its direct to consumer underwear. How do you innovate with that? Using fabric that is breathable, helping those with sensitive skin. Waistbands are designed to be extra soft and labels are tagless. Even the placement of seams is smarter. Find more at www.mackenzieandpark.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We’ve already told you about the top notch Elite 10 earbuds from Jabra . Also new are the Elite 8 Active…designed ruggedness and performance. They are dust and waterproof….and that means sweat too. Product Marketing Manager Michelle Ritz… “We took that one step further, Fred and we went straight to the military. And they have a standardized testing. That means we have passed up to nine tests that give us that military standard. So really been able to put these through the wringer in terms of drop testing, elevation, sweat and water and these have come out shining.” And they are priced competitively at about 180 dollars. The Elite 8 Active earbuds feature more stable smartwatch connections too. Find more at www.jabra.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you heard…about heardThat. HeardThat is an app that makes use of deep learning models…to help you heard conversations better in noisy environments. You use the headphones of your choice…Bluetooth or wired….and the app uses the microphone on your phone…separating speech from noise. For some, it may eliminate the need for other hearing assistance devices. Founder and CEO Bruce Sharpe..says it can assist with TV watching too.. “It’s a very common situation…you’ve got two people who are watching TV together, one of them, their hearing is not so good..they want the TV to be really loud, the other person wants the TV to be more of a normal volume.” And so HeardThat can help. The company has a new professional program to work with audiologists as well. You can try it for free for 30 days, after that…a subscription is priced at ten dollars a month or one hundred for a year. Head to HeardThat.ai for more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The digital health devices company Withings, based in France, is out with two new ScanWatches, a new high end scale, and a new subscription service, Withings Plus. It will include workout classes and more data insights for about ten dollars a month. The new Withings Body Scan scale has been FDA cleared for sale in the U.S.. Priced at 400 dollars..it delivers segmental body composition, a six lead ECG is focused on heart health. On the watch front… the ScanWatch 2 adds temperature tacking to ECG and SpO2 functions. And then there’s the ScanWatch Light which includes.. “The full activity and sleep tracking. Plus continuous heart rate.” Head of Product Matthew Menanteau. The innovations are impressive. Find more at www.Withings.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Celestron is making it easy to view the upcoming annular solar eclipse and more. That eclipse will be visible throughout much of the country on the 14th of this month and Celestron has kits for safe viewing that are affordable and easy to use. There are also specialized binoculars and telescopes designed for safety. An annular eclipse produces a ring of fire effect and can be pretty spectacular. Celestron Product Development Manager John Riutta says the equipment can be fun for more than just eclipse viewing… “Say you’re watching the Weather Channel or you get the daily news update and it says that there’s a sun spot activity going on. Well you can take these binoculars and go outside and look and see what exactly the sun spot activity that’s being mentioned is.” Head to Celestron and search for solar eclipse for more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The newest GoPro on the block is the Hero 12 Black…and as usual…there is a lot to love here. Features like HDR video and improved stabilization are the headline grabbers. But there are other features too that make the Hero 12 Black better than ever. Tik Tok creators will like the ability to shoot vertical video. And besides the unfolding GoPro mount on the bottom…now there is also a tripod mount. Smart move. And while the cameras are known for video, stills are super too and Global Communications VP Rick Loughery points out … “One of the things that I love best is pulling frame grabs, so picture stills, from our video. So I can shoot 5K video and pull a 24 megapixel frame grab.” Using GoPro’s Quik application. For more on the features head to GoPro.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. True to what the brand has come to be known for, Jabra is out with the Elite 10 true wireless earbuds offering great comfort, noise cancellation, smart looks and Dolby Atmos spatial audio for iPhone and Android devices. Product Marketing Manager Michelle Ritz says within the GN family are medical grade hearing assistance devices…and that knowledge is being put to use.. “So we pulled from our database of over 62 thousand ear scans and we came up with a comfort fit design on our Elite 10. So it’s a semi open design that’s designed to remove that feeling of having your ears plugged. That occlusion feeling when you put earbuds in your ear.” It works…and the Elite 10 can connect to two devices at the same time. The price..about 250 dollars. More to come on Jabra’s Active line. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you are 25 or under….there has been no such thing as life without Google Search. The tech giant is marking 25 years since Larry Page and Sergey Brin unveiled the search engine designed to help you find what you were looking for on the Internet…ranking and indexing online content. Google’s Sarah Armstrong..says search has come a long way with newer tools like translation and Google Lens….and now comes AI… “We’re already integrating AI, it’s generative AI, so if you go to Search Labs and try out or search generative experience, you can try out some of those AI tools. I find it really helpful if I just want to pull together some key information on something right at the top.” And it really is just getting started. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Now comes the fun part. NASA’s OSIRIS ReX mission to bring a sample of rocks back to earth from the asteroid Bennu was an amazing success. And now the scientists will get a look at what was found. NASA’s deputy director of the solar system exploration division is Jamie Elsila Cook… “So asteroids are materials that were formed right when the solar system formed four and a half billion years ago and so studying them lets us understand the origins of the solar system and also, potentially, the origins of life on earth. So we’re studying both what the asteroid is made of and also the chemical composition of it.” The research that begins now…really a global effort…will continue for years. And the mission of the OSIRIS spacecraft that carried and sent the capsule back to earth…continues with a trip to another near Earth asteroid. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The latest update to Zoner Photo Studio X brings more speed and convenience to image editing. What's new? Zoner's Thomas Urban chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Shedding a little light is always a good thing….and BioLite is doing just that with the new AlpenGlow Mini. It is the latest addition to the AlpenGlow family of lanterns from BioLite. The AlpenGlow 500 and Alpenglow 250 provide multicolor illumination using ChromaReal LED technology…and sell for about eighty dollars for the 500 and 60 dollars for the 250. The new Mini is small enough to carry around anywhere….and can give you just the right amount of light for inside a tent, for example. It doesn’t have all of the multi color capabilities of the other two…but can last for up to 40 hours …set on low…on a charge. The price…under 40 dollars at www.BioLiteEnergy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Kithward is using tech to help retirees and older adults explore which senior housing locations are the best fit. How? CEO and founder Amber Ju joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Denise Austin double fold and stow WalkingPad from Make Life Easy brings a durable, easy to store, treadmill to almost any space. The benefits? Denise Austin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A fun new gadget from GravaStar. The company has launched the Delta35 GaN Fast Charger. What’s really different here is the Mecha Robot inspired design. It features dual USB-C ports and can provide 35 watts of power per port….letting you charge multiple devices at once. If you are tired of boring wall chargers…this is the answer. It features an LED light that shows you the charging status….and offers protection against overvoltage as well. The price…about 30 dollars at www.gravastar.com. Meanwhile…on the wireless charging front… Nomad is out with the Base One Max that delivers MagSafe charging at up to 15 watts. More to come on the latest there from www.NomadGoods.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Luci Solar Site Lights are the latest innovation from MPOWERD. There are six hangable lights…that can also sit on top of included ground stakes. They can illuminate for up to twenty hours before recharging in a smart case equipped with USB C and a solar panel. They are great for camp sites or the back yard. Founder John Salzinger.. “It’s kind of the go anywhere, do everything light. Adds a lot of social capital, lights up a thousand square feet and of course is water resistant, as are all our products.” With great design as well. The price …about eighty dollars at www.mpowerd.com. On the site, check how the company assists others around the world and your purchase can help --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

From a solar eclipse viewing and imaging kit to special binoculars and telescopes, Celestron has gear to help you safely view the upcoming annular solar eclipse. Details? Product Development Manager John Riutta chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      What is a video book?   A company called Heirloom is making it easy to create books that open up to a screen that plays videos that you’ve taken.   Sounds like fun.   Heirloom Founder Ashley Kenny…says it all started during the pandemic when she was frustrated trying to send pictures to her 94 year old grandmother who wasn’t online.. “ My youngest was one at the time, my older son was three.  These are great grandchildren.  Like 15 million other Americans, didn’t have WiFi or the Internet, so we wanted to find a way to send her these thoughtful, these moments that we all text between us.  So we really met her where she’s at.” With video books that arrive by mail.   And the company has taken off from there.  Smart, innovative, flexible and fun.  Find more at www.sendheirloom.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. While lots of focus is on the latest iPhone…and the upcoming Pixel announcement from Google, there are ways to get a good phone…with many of the latest features…for little or no money at all. T-Mobile has the REVVL 6X and 6X Pro that are basically available for free with any trade inWe’ve checked out the phone and it has an impressive look and feel….The 6X Pro has an 6.8 inch HD+ display, 6 gigabytes of RAM….256 Gigabytes of storage…with the ability to add a micro SD card as well. The camera…for a bargain phone…is impressive too…topping out at 50 megapixels. Also new… the REVVEL 5G Tab…with a 10.3 inch screen, 5G support and T-Mobile is offering it for free if you’re adding a line. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

HeardThat is an app for iOS or Android designed to help you hear better in noisy environments. How? Singular Hearing Founder and CEO Bruce Sharpe chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The automotive aftermarket industry is probably bigger than you think. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association has some new figures. And vehicle EV conversion is just one category. CEO Mike Spagnola chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Comfort and top notch sound without the need for a boom…are two of the key ingredients in the recipe for the impressive Voyager Surround 80 UC from HP Poly. The headset is also equipped with adaptive ANC …and you can get up to 21 hours of talk time on a charge. Senior Director of Hybrid Word Solutions Jennifer Adams..says the touch controls are intuitive.. “ It’s a very sleek design, as you can see, and it has, kind of, touch controls so that it actually is able to adjust your volume, call controls to answer and end your calls as well as easily mute.” Great for PCs and mobile devices too. The list price is about 450 dollars…find more at www.poly.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The screen free story telling Tonie Box brings new Tonies for Halloween, another Paw Patrol character and the holidays ahead. Marketing Dir. Drew Vernon joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a look. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Google is about to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its search engine. Ready for a look back? Google's Sarah Armstrong chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Bird Buddy camera equipped smart bird feeder has been winning lots of fans all over the world. Now the company is making it possible for anyone…not just smart feeder owners …to get in on the fun. Bird Buddy Explore is a feature in the Bird Buddy app. The basic is free…but there’s access to more feeders …for those with a premium subscription. CEO Franci Zidar.. “ You can progress by inviting friends, you can, however, also unlock the whole library, so all thirty or forty feeders that we have right now all over the world, by signing up for a premium subscription, which also unlocks some other features like being able to block specific species.” So you aren’t notified when yet another sparrow arrives on the feeder. There are some new add-ons for Bird Buddy owners as well. Find more at www.mybirdbuddy.com/next. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

NHTSA says nearly half of child car seats are incorrectly installed. Today's Techstination. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

More screen, more tech and more safety systems are coming to the 2024 GMC Acadia. More info? Marketing Manager Rebecca Sparling chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Tamagotchi virtual pet phenomenon lives on with Bandai’s latest, the Tamagotchi Uni, attracting new generations of fans. Since their arrival in the 90s…sales have topped 91 million. They are in color, rechargeable and connected. Senior Director of Brand Strategy Tara Badie … “Now we have a whole Tamaverse and we’re uniting characters from around the world in the Tamaverse so that they can go shopping up there, they can travel the world. One of my favorites is going to the desert and taking a ride on the camels or Venice. You can get married. So we’ve always been able to get married but now you can go to the party and get married in the Tamaverse.” Tamagotchi Uni can be wrist worn and sells for about sixty dollars. Find more at www.tamagotchi-official.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

A moment 7 years in the making. NASA mission to retrieve asteroid sample set to land in Utah Sunday. Details? Solar System Exploration Division Deputy Director Jamie Elsila Cook chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the OSIRIS-REx voyage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With fun illustrations and fun facts from some of the latest research, Jurassic Smarts from Nat Geo Kids is a great pick up book for dinosaur lovers. Author Stephanie Warren Drimmer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Anker's Solix brand will be offering a wide range of battery backup solutions including whole home. Plus there's a new Anker Soundcore portable speaker & more. Anker's Adam Weissman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

In a global study by HP, most employees describe their relationship with work as unhealthy. 83 percent said they'd be willing to earn less to be happier at work. More? HP GM and Global Head of Commercial Systems Andy Rhodes chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s another addition to the Caseta smart home line at Lutron. The Caseta Pico Paddle Remote has arrived…with a design that smart home techies will love. It looks like a regular paddle switch…and needs no wiring. Product Manager Adam Mack…says it designed to work the company’s Diva and Claro smart switches…. “This is a battery operated remote. There’s a coin cell battery inside, it’s a 2032 battery, so it’s a battery that’s widely available at any drug store or online. And this battery lasts up to ten years. And so the remote allows you to directly control or directly pair it with that primary load control that’s in the room controlling the lights.” And it can control up to ten Caseta devices….or even Sonos speakers. Find more at www.CasetaWireless.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

00:00/00:00 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ekster is a Netherlands based company that initially made a splash by building innovative wallets. Now the company is branching out with what really is a better backpack…called the GRID. Like the wallet, it is designed to hold a Bluetooth tracker…and can hold modules for tech gear or for camera gear. And it holds a battery the company has designed as well…. “Which allows you to charge a laptop fully, on the road, so you don’t need to find any outlet. And it also allows you to charge any other device like iPads and iPhones at the same time.” Co-founder Olivier Momma. The GRID is made of recycled materials, is waterproof and very comfortable to wear. Pricing starts at about 200 dollars. We are impressed. Find more at www.ekster.com You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Gabb Watch 3 is out from Gabb Wireless. It's a smartwatch for kids that is designed for safety and parental peace of mind. What are the features? Founding Partner Lance Black chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The 2024 models of the Ford F-150 have been unveiled at the big auto show in Detroit…and there’s more innovation and tech on the way. There are more hybrid models…of course you can also opt for the all electric F-150 Lightning….and all of the new models will be equipped with large touch screens… “The 12 inch touch screen is now standard on all F-150s. So that was a feature that became optional as you go through the line up previously, now every F-150 gets the 12 inch touch screen. So it’s not always about bringing new technology, but something customers love and making it more readily available.” Marketing Manager Austin Davis. Ford is also making the nifty Pro Access Tailgate available that swings open allowing for easy access to whatever is stored in the bed…and has features that allow for use even while towing. Very smart. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Bird Buddy Explore from smart birdfeeder maker Bird Buddy brings fun to all...even those without a feeder. And there's more innovation too. CEO Franci Zidar chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

NHTSA says nearly half of all car seats to protect child safety are incorrectly installed. Acting Administrator Ann Carlson says the agency is offering help during Child Passenger Safety Week. How? Carlson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here come the new devices from Apple….and the big news for consumers is the move to USB-C instead of Lightning connectors on the new iPhone 15 models. While millions of people have add-ons designed for those Lightning connectors…switching to USB-C is a good thing….making the iPhones compatible with what has become a pretty universal standard today. Of course there are also camera improvements too…something a lot of photographers are taking pretty seriously today. Apple CEO Tim Cook summed things up.. “iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are truly incredible with new capabilities that will make a real difference in our users’ lives. Our Pro models represent the very best of Apple innovations.” And prices are higher too…but as usual…look for deals from the mobile carriers. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

HP Poly's Voyager Surround 80 C delivers clear communication without a boom for Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more. And there are other smart touches too. Such as? Sr. Dir. of Hybrid Work Solutions Jennifer Adams chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What is a Living Vehicle? It is a company that designs and builds what they call LVs instead of RVs. The latest is the HD24…that can be fully powered by the sun for off grid travel. Co-founder Matthew Hoffman… “It’s a 24 foot travel trailer. It’s all electric. We do have redundant systems that can power off of gas, you can utilize propane as a back up to run back up generators or leverage power from tow vehicles. This is a smaller product, being 24 feet long which allows couples and folks that want to get a little bit further out there. It’s a little more adventure focused.” With prices starting at 300 thousand dollars…the HD24 clearly isn’t for everyone….but it is built to last. Find more at www.livingvehicle.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The floor cleaning innovators at Roborock are at it again…and among the new devices unveiled at the big IFA tech show in Berlin…is the Dyad Pro Combo….a smart wet-dry mop that can now convert into a stick vacuum. The company’s Marcus Lai… “So using different attachments you are able to convert it into a cordless stick vacuum that will vacuum the hard floors, you can vacuum the carpet. And there are smaller attachments like a dust brush and a motorized mini brush that you can vacuum your keyboard and your sofa.” Or the attachments make it great for cleaning the car. Lots of versatility. The Dyad Pro Combo will arrive early next month priced at about 550 dollars. Find more at www.roborock.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The Roomba J9 + and J9+ Combo are arriving from pioneering robot maker iRobot. What's new in how they clean floors? Director of Floorcare Warren Fernandez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ford is bringing more innovation and tech to 2024 F-150 including touch screens across full line. What else? Marketing Manager Austin Davis chats with us from the Detroit Auto Show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is a great time of year for bike riding and we’ve told you about the innovations Sena has developed with cycling helmets like the R2X with Alexa built in. And the Mesh communication capability is really the star here to keep you in touch with others you are riding along with . But if you already have a helmet you love, you can add that communications capability with the Sena Pi…that clips onto the helmet strap. Sena’s Lex Albrecht.. “And inside of Pi there are also speakers and a microphone that are integrated and you can connect your Pi device to one other rider via Bluetooth connection as well as your phone. So you can take phone calls, make phone calls, listen to GPS directions.” Or music….while still being able to hear what is going on around you on the road. Find more at www.Sena.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Lutron's Caseta Pico Paddle Remote adds versatility and ease to smart lighting switches. How? Caseta Product Manager Adam Mack chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

They are connected, in color and captivating a new generation of virtual pet fans. What you should know about Bandai's Tamagotchi Uni virtual pets in this Techstination interview with Senior Director of Brand Strategy Tara Badie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The non profit disaster relief organization Direct Relief is using technology and data, including some from social media users, to get help where it is needed more quickly. The organization’s VP of Research and Analysis, Andrew Schroeder.. “We take data from the Facebook platform that’s provided through a research and non profit data agreement through Meta Data for Good, and look at the change in the Facebook user base at intervals of time in eight hour increments before, during and after the crisis so that we can tell where areas may be evacuating, around say, when evacuation orders may have been issued.” To better understand who has evacuated and who has not…and where help is needed. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AARP and Ageless Innovation are bringing people and generations together for game play through a campaign called Reach Out and Play. The initiative features re-designed versions of some very familiar board games licensed by Ageless Innovation’s Joy For All brand. CEO Ted Fischer… “Our first three games, the game of Life Generations, Trivial Pursuit Generations and Scrabble Bingo. And all of them have been really reimagined in a way that makes them fun for everyone to play.” Fischer, on the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast, added there will be more games to come. AARP VP of Fun and Fulfillment Heather Nawrocki.. “You know this fits right in to our strategy. The idea of bringing people together to play games was perfect.” Find more about upcoming events at local.aarp.org/play. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Hubble Connected is continuing to innovate with baby monitors that can grow in their capabilities along with your children. The Nursery Pal Dual Vision is equipped with a wide angle camera and normal view as well….and lets you view through a rechargeable handheld monitor or a smartphone app. VP Marty Urick says beyond that.. “As your family grows, it has this feature called Connect Chat. So Connect Chat is a little button you can actually press on the base of the unit and it will actually ring the parent or the caregiver on their cell phone and you can get a message from them. So you can actually see a one way video call.” There are also new devices in the works that will use AI to alert parents to a variety of concerns. Look for those later this year. Find more info at www.hubbleconnected.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

GoPro's newest, the Hero12 Black arrives next week promising better battery life and much more. Like what? Global Communications VP Rick Loughery chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.          There’s a new podcast in town.   With the writers’ strike continuing to keep their regular late night shows off of the air… Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are partnering with Spotify on a new podcast series…Strike Force Five… “One more time Jimmy.  Hi, I’m Jimmy Fallon.  I’m Stephen Colbert.  I’m Jimmy Kimmel, I thought when you said Jimmy you meant me, Jimmy, but you meant Jimmy… I always mean you, I always.. But when you say Seth Meyers, who do you mean?   I mean John Oliver.”    It launched last week and will run for at least a dozen episodes with all five participating and taking turns moderating.    All of the proceeds for the hosts will be used to support their out of work staff members.   Sounds like fun…and you don’t have to choose which one to watch.  The name of the podcast again is Strike Force Five. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ekster's new GRID backpack features versatility, charging on the go, sustainability and more. Like what? Co-founder Olivier Momma joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

It started with a gift to her grandmother during the pandemic. Ashley Kenny and her brother created Heirloom video books and are finding lots of demand. How do they work? Kenny chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        September is a great month for doing more outdoors…whether in the yard or maybe at a camp site.    If you haven’t checked out the EcoZoom Versa from BioLite….it is a no frills way to cook using either wood or charcoal…is easy to use….and very clean and efficient.  VP Erica Rosen.. “It looks like one of those big buckets you get from Lowes or Home Depot and then if you look top down you have this chimney and this burn chamber.  Then when you look to the side of the product, that’s where you have the fuel entry system.  So that’s where you are going to be feeding in your pieces of wood or your charcoal.” The stove creates a forced draft design for clean and thorough burning with a door allowing you some control over the temperature.    Find more at www.bioliteenergy.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      The battle for smart phone supremacy will be renewed in the coming weeks.    Apple this month is expected to unveil the new iPhone 15.   It has an event slated for September 12th.     Meanwhile Google has an October 4th event scheduled…with the buzz being that we’ll be seeing the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.    How much better will the new devices be than the current generation. The focus, if you will, in recent years, has been on the camera capabilities.   How much will they cost?   It seems fair to say probably a lot.   Samsung got the jump on the competition over the summer with an Unpacked event in July unveiling new phones, tablets and the Watch6 Series.     It should be an interesting autumn.  Stay tuned…and maybe start saving up. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

How can technology and data help in disasters preparation and the aftermath? Direct Relief VP of Research and Analysis Andrew Schroeder chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Better AI to help you order food. That’s what a company called ConverseNow is creating. Its systems are used by many restaurants and are now incorporating elements of Chat GPT and Google’s Bard to make AI in food ordering better. Marketing VP Ben Brown… “What we have is an AI powered virtual ordering assistant that automates drive through and phone orders for leading restaurant chains. So, from a guest experience, you would speak to a virtual assistant who would take your order in the same way that a person would. You would have a natural free flowing conversation where you can ask questions, you can change your mind, you can talk to people in the background, you can ask about promos and specials.” ConverseNow says the system is more accurate than humans, makes most customers happy…and saves money. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Looking for a top of the line, off-grid dwelling that can go anywhere? Living Vehicle CEO Matthew Hoffman shows us the new HD24...and how LVs differ from RVs...in this Techstination interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Roborock is continuing to expand its line-up of innovative robotic vacuums and more with the new Q5 Pro, Q8 Max and the versatile Dyad Pro Combo. Details? Roborock's Marcus Lai chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Sena is a company that has been a pioneer when it comes to communications and safety while cycling. Among the latest innovations, the Sena R2X smart helmet with Alexa built in. There is Mesh communication capability to keep you connected with other riders…and an integrated safety light on the back. Sena’s Lex Albrecht.. “The cool thing about Mesh is that unlike Bluetooth which offers a maximum of two to four riders that can be connected, depending on the model, Mesh can connect an unlimited number of riders together and the range is quite a bit longer too.” Sena has solutions like Pi as well that can be added on to any helmet for communications. Find more at www.Sena.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Withings has unveiled the ScanWatch 2 and ScanWatch Light. The new smart watches include new sensors and capabilities for health and sleep monitoring. Details? Head of Product Matthew Menanteau joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

From the Nursery Pal Dual Vision that can become a monitor for older children with remote parental communication to new innovations using AI, Hubble Connected offers moms and dads more peace of mind. The latest? VP Marty Urick chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Jabra brings more innovations and colors to latest true wireless earbuds- the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10. The features? Product Marketing Manager Michelle Ritz chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here we are in the midst of hurricane season…and we’ve learned that the dangers aren’t confined to the east coast and the Gulf of Mexico in the U.S. Between hurricanes and other storms, power outages are becoming more common. Battery power stations can be money or even life savers. VTOMAN is a company offering up to an 1800 watt portable power station and a new rapid charging FlashSpeed 15 hundred watt model. Company representative Marty Winston..says they utilize lithium iron phosphate technology.. “It holds a lot of charge. It can work at extended temperature ranges. It tends not to have the charge you put on it fade very soon at all, usually the scope of a year or two.” So the power is there when you need it. We’re impressed with the value. Find more at www.VTOMAN.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Author and science historian Dan Levitt has taken the phrase.. What’s gotten into you! and turned it into a fascinating book about what we and everything around us are made of. He also dives into the history of how scientists have uncovered what we know today…or what we think we know today. Joni Mitchell sang about us being star dust and Carl Sagan often noted that we are star stuff.. “The only atoms that came out of the big bang were four of them, the most prevalent being hydrogen. Ten percent of our mass is made of hydrogen, which came out of the big bang. All the other elements in our body were formed in giant stars.” Author Dan Levitt. The full title of the book… What’s Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body’s Atoms: from the Big Bang Through Last Night’s Dinner. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

ConverseNow is bringing ChatGPT and Google's Bard into food ordering. VP of Marketing Ben Brown says it is a win-win for customers and restaurants. Brown chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. GM has launched an ongoing consumer education effort called Hands Free, Eyes On to help with the understanding of what hands free driving is…and isn’t. Super Cruise program engineering manager Jessica Moreno… “What we want to make sure is that for the GM system, it’s designed so that the driver is still in the loop, right. So the driver still ultimately has control of the vehicle, ultimately can take over control of the vehicle as well. This is not a system where you would occupy yourself by reading a book or look away and do some other activities.” In fact, Super Cruise, which is becoming available in more and more vehicles, is designed to watch drivers to ensure they are still focused on the road. Google GM Hands Free, eyes On for more info. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Storytime with Sunny from V-Tech is a great back to school addition for kids starting kindergarten or pre-school…serving as a night table lamp…and nightlight …even before the fun begins. Sunny moves its lamp head around with a friendly LCD face that changes expressions as it tells stories and jokes. Marketing Manager Tiffany Lavery… “So we created this techie best friend if you will. She’s interactive and she’s got a ton of personality, which makes her really, really unique. She comes with these four discs that have tons of content. Five hours of content, three hundred different stories and jokes and activities and games.” There’s an alarm clock and a bed time timer too. Storytime with Sunny is a winner. We hope to see even more content. The price…just under sixty dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Urbanista's new Malibu is a solar powered Bluetooth, waterproof, speaker. All of the features? Brand and Marketing Manager Tuomas Lonka chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How much time are we spending these days on social media? The U.K. based B2B marketplace DesignRush has analyzed website traffic data and reports that YouTube has us humans watching 1.3 million years of screen time each month..with more than 34 billion visits. Facebook is next with about 17.4 billion…and X..also known as Twitter…attracts about 6 and a half billion monthly visits. Others in the top ten are WhatsApp, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, Twitch, Tiktok and Pinterest. The total figures suggest we spend almost 5 percent of 3.8 years of our lifetimes across the platforms. That is a big number, especially if you take away 25 or 30 percent for sleep. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. MPOWERD is a solar lighting company that continues to innovate. The latest are the Luci Site Lights…sort of like string lights without the string…that are charged in a case equipped with a solar panel and USB C port. And once again, the company is using proceeds to do good with drastically reduced pricing in third world countries and donations in emergency situations such as the devastating fires in Maui. Founder John Salzinger.. “We try to stay in our lane. We make really great product, but we are vehicle for change. And our lights are that vehicle. People can buy and light and thus control our pricing, reduce it for those that need it.” Learn more at www.MPOWERD.com/giveLuci You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Imagine making your living as a virtual tour guide. Kelsey Winans has been a popular virtual tour guide for Discover Live, a pioneering site featuring live, virtual world travel experiences. And her home was in Maui…and her live tours…were in Lahaina. “Right across the street here from the banyan tree is the Wharf Cinema Center. ” Kelsey, on the latest episode of What’s Next, Longevity Deal Talk, told us she narrowly escaped from the devastating flames..that have taken so many lives and destroyed so much… “It went from what seemed like a big fire to just this massive cloud of black, thick smoke.” At Discover.Live there are links to help and those who do will be able to view a virtual tour done by Kelsey Winans before the devastation. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to the world of automobiles, the concept cars that have been dreamed up over the years by designers have always been great fun. And now, the Ford Heritage Vault has added hundreds of those concept vehicles and their accompanying brochures to its increasingly popular Web site. Archive and Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan…says the collection is free and amazing.. “All the way from the Quadracycle in 1896 to the classic concepts of the 50s. The Futura which later was turned into the Batmobile by George Barris. The Gyron, a three wheeled concept vehicle, the Nucleon! Who would want to drive a nuclear powered vehicle.” There were early ideas for GPS in vehicles, even a built in electric shaver. Find more at www.FordHeritageVault.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the California Public Utlities Commission having approved 24/7 robotaxi services in San Francisco…there will be many more autonomous vehicles on the roads of the city. Among those who offered comments to the PUC in favor of allowing the expansion, was the faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering at Princeton University, Alain Kornhauser, my co-host on the Smart Driving Cars podcast. He contends it can be an important step in providing mobility, safely and affordably, providing a better quality of life to many… “Affordability is the real value proposition because the cost, at scale, for driverless mobility is really inexpensive.” There are concerns and improvements to be made, of course, but the benefits to many who need the mobility daily are the key. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     An AI powered platform for education.   It is called Silicon Valley High School….an accredited online school with more than 46 thousand students enrolled to date.   And founder David Smith says it is now integrating a range of AI based tools this fall and into the coming year…including personal AI tutors and guidance.  And.. “AI’s very, very helpful in acting as a grading assistant.  We get thousands of assignments submitted, check against the rubric and write a recommended grade and recommended feedback for the student that helps the teacher with their grading.” The school works with  individual families and school districts.  Learn more at svhs.co. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        There’s a lot most of us don’t know when it comes to protecting computers, TVs and more from electrical power spikes and such.   Austere, a quality accessories maker is out with a new four outlet III Series of surge protectors that are stylish and strong…in addition to the six and four outlet VII Series.  And while they are designed for long life, founder Deena Ghazarian points out all surge protectors and the joules …which indicate how much energy can be absorbed.. wear out over time … “So our units start, no less, than 25 hundred joules and they work there way up all the way to 4 thousand joules.” And the Austere line is built with style in mind as well.  The company also has a new partnership with Victrola providing companion accessories to the company’s innovative wireless turntables. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Searching for a portable power station? Storm season has arrived. What you should know about the latest powerful batteries from VTOMAN. Marty Winston, representing the company, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

MPOWERD is a solar lighting company that been delivering help to others from day one. Now, as it unveils Luci Site Lights, it is stepping up once again to assist in Maui. Founder John Salzinger chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Canopy, a venture created jointly by Ford and ADT, is tackling the issue of pickup truck bed security with the new Canopy Pickup Cam.  The devices…arriving soon in September…are designed to work with any type of pickup truck..not just Ford models…and are a self install solution.   Chief Product Officer Sam Harris.. “The sensing unit is using a combination of radar, accelerometers, cameras.  When we see something that we think is suspicious, someone loitering around the truck someone reaching into the truck bed, within half a second we actually wake up the camera, take an image.” And start the rapid verification and notification process.    There are deals now at www.canopy.security but the regular pricing will be about three hundred dollars for the system with service priced at about 15 dollars a month. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Love concept cars? The popular and free Ford Heritage Vault online has added the brochures and stories behind the automaker's concept vehicles going back to the start. Archive and Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. You have lots of choices these days when it comes to trackers that let you keep tabs on your belongings typically using Bluetooth connections to your smartphone. Pebblebee is a company that offers some pretty unique features with its wallet and tag type trackers. They can work with the Apple or Google finding ecosystems and founder Danile Daoura says they are also rechargeable.. “When you talk about supply chain and carbon footprint, having a battery shipped to you and having the packaging, additional packaging and all of that waste, imagine the amount of lithium that is going into the landfills when people aren’t properly recycling.” The charge in the trackers can last up to a year. Find more at www.pebblebee.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    It is that time of year.     Searches for back to school supplies are up 450 percent over the last few weeks according to Google.  The company’s Christina Basilio says there are plenty of searches as well for info on specific subjects like physics and biology…with kids asking if the courses are hard.  Of course they are…but Google has tools that can help.. “What we’re seeing is that word problems aren’t just for math anymore and Google Search and Google Lens are two great ways to help them maybe try to understand those difficult concepts a little bit better.  You can either go directly to the Google Search bar or click on the scan it image item on the search bar to access Google Lens, and what you’ll end up getting is a step by step breakdown on how to solve that problem.” Google has other tools as well for both parents and teachers. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Building robots with artificial intelligence. We aren’t just talking about the Optimus robots that Elon Musk believes will become very big business for Tesla. Google’s robotics division is making some big advances too. Kevin Roose at the New York Times got a demo recently of how those robots are learning to manipulate objects they had never seen before. He reports the secretive project is giving Google’s robots new ways to problem solve and understand. The latest is named RT-2. That seems to have a familiar ring to it. According to the report…Google has no immediate plans to sell the RT-2 robots….but is talking about how useful they may be eventually around the house, the warehouse, in hospitals and more. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Canopy is a joint venture from Ford and ADT that has developed the Canopy Pickup Cam for truck bed security. But it won't be limited to Ford vehicles. How does it work? Chief Product Officer Sam Harris chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In case you haven’t noticed…deliveries from Amazon are getting faster and faster for many, if not most, customers. The online giant says it has delivered 1.8 billion items to Prime members either same day or next day so far this year. Transportation VP Udit Madan.. “At Amazon we offer over three hundred million items with tens of millions available for free, same and one day delivery. And fast speeds are great. But fast speeds on almost anything that you can imagine, whether that’s a power drill that you might need or a sun hat to beat the heat, that’s really what distinguishes Amazon. And Amazon is saying there are plans to double same day delivery sites over the next two years…with or without those promised drones. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you caught The Beanie Bubble movie in theaters or on Apple TV Plus? It is the true story….with a few name changes…about the Beanie Baby craze during the 90s and the very young employee, named Maya in the movie, who took Beanie Babies online…creating a Web site and boosting the resale popularity on eBay. She is in reality Lina Trivedi... “When I had the idea to create the Web site, the Web wasn’t even a thing that was commonly known. Most people didn’t even know what the Internet was and I remember I had to explain what the Internet even was to him.” Him…is Ty Warner…the toy billionaire. Trivedi went on to become a top Web designer…and has a new AI startup …Joii.ai…that will address issues of loneliness and social isolation. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What's trending in back to school searches? Google's Christina Basilio chats with Techstination about the trends and school tech tools for students, parents and teachers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       The Oppenheimer movie and the Barbie movie…have been among the top search trends on Google of late.   And the searches go well beyond trying to find out movie times and theaters.    Google’s Luma Hamade… “On the Barbie front, a lot of people were wondering what is the all-star cast.   I think people got really excited when they realized that there were musicians like Dua Lipa in the movie, I know Billie Eilish  also had a featured song.  So that was all the range in terms of search trends is just figuring out who was and wasn’t going to be featured.  On Oppenheimer people were actually interested in knowing if there was CGI in the movie.” Others have also been searching for theaters showing the film in 70mm iMax….and some wondered how long the movie is.  The answer…three hours.   Find more at trends.google.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. He is at it again. Jason Michael Paul, the music producer and creator of the first stateside Final Fantasy Concerts, The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Concerts and more…is about to kick off the world tour of Heroes: A Video Game Symphony… “The concept was developed a few years ago when I was on tour with The Legend of Zelda, Symphony of the Goddesses. Basically we were thinking of some story tellers. And one that came to mind was Joseph Campbell and the monomyth from the Hero’s Journey. We’ve taken the framework from that story and we’ve created our on story.” Featuring legendary video game music played by a 70 piece orchestra and narration. The global tour begins in Baltimore this month. Find more at www.heroes-symphony.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

pebblebee is bringing new capabilities to rechargeable trackers. Such as? Co-founder Caniel Daoura chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   How many streaming services do you use.   Synacor is a company that works behind the scenes with a product called CloudID to simplify the authentication process so when you go to watch that streaming service on a new device…it is less frustrating.   CEO Marc Zionts.. “So examples of customers in this space would be people like Max, Peacock, YouTube TV, Sirius XM, a whole host of companies like this that have content.” And the goal is to make that authentication and login process  even easier…… “As we move away from passwords and we start using known things, including biometrics that can be on your computer or on your mobile device.” And CloudID is branching into the healthcare space as well. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Austere brings high quality A/V accessories to partnership with Victrola. With a focus on real protection and style Austere is gaining consumer response. Founder and CEO Deena Ghazarian chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Documentarian Dan Levitt's new book What's Gottten Into You- The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner, is filled with science and history and lots of research. And his motive for the research was concern about his daughter's vegetarian diet. Levitt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Like to tinker with smart home gear? The NSPanel Pro from Sonoff is a slightly under four inch touch screen that can be used in wall…replacing a wall switch…or go into a cradle for the nightstand or desk. It can control a wide range smart home devices with support for WiFi, Zigbee, Bluetooth and technology from eWeLink…where Chief operating engineer WeiHua Wang… “We have a Zigbee bridge built into this control panel. We can add any devices following the Zigbee protocol.” We’ve seen the panel selling for as little as 80 dollars….delivering lots of value. It works with smart speakers too. Find more info at www.sonoff.tech. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI and the law. She has been an assistant attorney general in two states….and these days Jackie Schafer has been pioneering the use of AI as a valuable tool for the legal community with the company she founded and heads, Clearbrief. It uses AI to save time and improve accuracy in the writing of briefs and more….while avoiding the pitfalls of chatbots such as ChatGPT… “So one of the issues with using ChatGPT.. which is OpenAI’s sort of public version… it will generate text for you based on different prompts, but there are very clear disclaimers like this is not accurate, it will make up stuff, it will do what’s called hallucination. And it will even make up cases that look like real case citations.” And Clearbrief is designed for accuracy and reliability. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Silicon Valley High School...accredited and online only...is using AI to help educate. Students and schools all around the country can benefit. How? Founder David Smith chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Sena delivers a range of communication and safety tools for cyclists, including an Alexa enabled helmet. Sena's Lex Albrecht chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the latest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

GM has launched an effort called Hands Free Eyes On to show us what hands free driving means...and doesn't mean. It comes as the availability of Super Cruise continues to grow. Program Engineering Manager for Super Cruise and Active Safety Jessica Moreno chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       It is prime time for mosquitoes and the folks at Thermacell have continued to innovate with devices to help keep them at bay.     The LIV system is designed to cover larger areas in the yard….with an internet connected base.   It can be very effective.   For portability, the latest is the EL-55…that doubles as a rechargeable lantern and uses repellent cartridges.  Product Manager Alex Emmanuele.. “The battery alone… if you’re using the repelling feature will last up to nine hours.  But this product has a built in light feature as well.  The light ranges from 50 to 200 lumens, which can create a fair amount of light for your patio.   And if you’re using both features at the same time,  the battery life is around five and a half hours.” It sells for about 50 dollars.   Find more at www.thermacell.com. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the July headliners when it came to July search trends. Also..the heat wave, hydration and the Women's World Cup. Google search trends expert Luma Hamade chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

With 1.8 billion already this year, Amazon is promising Prime members will be seeing even more same day and next day deliveries. How? Transportation VP Udit Madan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Samsung has unveiled the fifth generation Galaxy Z Flip5 phone…continuing the comeback of the flip phone form. It is a bit thinner…sells for about a thousand dollars…but look for carrier deals…and will arrive August 11th. The sales pitch? Executive Vice President and Marketing Head Stephanie Choi.. “Galaxy Z Flip5 is personal, it’s powerful and pocketable. We’re literally flipping the script on the mobile experience and we can’t wait for you to try it out.” Of course…there is competition in the flip format from Motorola and there are more and more foldable phones too…including a Galaxy Z Fold5 from Samsung. The company also unveiled the Galaxy Watch6 and the Tab S9 tablet. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With a new electric boat and more…the product line at GoSun continues to grow. The roots of the company are in solar ovens that cook using the power of the sun…heating vacuum tube cooking vessels. They work amazingly well and now the company is making more of those ovens more versatile….adding the ability to cook with 12 volt electricity when there is no sun…indoors…in tents…in cars…you name it. Founder and CEO Patrick Sherwin.. “So now you’re only using one tenth the electricity when cooking a meal on twelve volt. So we can have a 350 degree oven in the GoSun Sport with just about seven amps or eighty watts of electricity. And that’s about a tenth of what a microwave or a toaster oven or an electric stove would use.” You can learn more about the variety available at www.gosun.co. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

She was only 20 when she created the Beanie Babies Web site for Ty, taking the world by storm. (She's portrayed in the new Beanie Bubble movie) And Lina Trivedi continues to innovate with a new start up using AI to battle isolation on the way. Trivedi chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More new toys with tech on the way. Bandai Namco is releasing a new version of their Vital Hero wearable for kids…that encourages activity and fitness. This one features Batman and some new activity missions. It comes out next month for about sixty five dollars. From Vtech… keep your eye out for the Switch and Go 3 in 1 Rescue Rex. Spin Master, meanwhile, is introducing Bitzee digital pets. The Toy Insider Senior Editor James Zahn.. “Open it up and the pet emerges on a sort of floating screen. And kids are going to interact with it. They can train their pet.” Speaking of pets…WowWee’s new robotic MINTID Dog-E …will be arriving in September promising lots of fun for the whole family. Find more at www.thetoyinsider.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Part one on some new toys with tech. The Toy Insider is highlighting some new toys with tech arriving this summer. With the arrival of the new Barbie movie…she has a new radio controlled Hot Wheels Corvette. Toy Insider Senior Editor James Zahn.. “So they’ve done a full function R/C, this means forward, backward, it can do left and right turns, all the good stuff…and it actually seats your dolls. So the kids can put Barbie and Ken into the R/C, cruise around, have tons of fun.” It is easy enough for a four year old to operate and is priced at 55 dollars. Another new R/C…for 12 and up is the Sky Viper Vector Jet..with dual motors and flight stabilization to make flying easy. It arrives next month from Skyrocket for about eighty dollars. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

What sets OptoBiz AI apart from other AI Tools? Security First International Holdings CEO Brian Fowler chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Google is offering some AI help for job seekers.     The search and technology giant says with a quarter of workers in the U.S. expecting to change jobs over the next twelve months, AI powered tools can help them find the right job…and even apply.   Google technology expert Andrea Willis..says there is more interest than ever in being able work in someplace other than the office.. “People are really interested in working remotely.  Just in the past month, that’s been kind of a breakout search at an all time high.  And they’re really interested in specific fields.  So we’re seeing people are searching for data analytics, analysts, they’re searching how to become a real estate agent.” Not only can you find job listings, Google also has certificate programs….that are affordable ways to learn new skills in tech.   You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford has offered a peek, during the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., at the upcoming Mustang Mach-E Rally. The company bills it as the first rally inspired electric SUV. Tom Somerville is Ford’s enthusiast electric vehicles marketing manager.. “So it has a slightly increased ride height, rally inspired wheels, more off-road focused tires, a unique front end with some fog lamps, a unique spoiler and some other interior treatments as well. And one of the most exciting things about it will be some of the tech features that we’ll reveal later this year, in line with the full reveal of the Mustang Mach-E Rally” Ordering will begin this fall… no word just yet on pricing but Ford has just lowered prices on F-150 Lightning models. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

When it comes to the use of AI by attorneys, ChatGPT can spell trouble in the courtroom. That's where Clearbrief comes in. How? CEO and Founder Jackie Schafer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. NASA has marked the one year anniversary of the first images sent by the James Webb Space Telescope with the release of a remarkable new image. At Princeton University, Professor Bob Vanderbei says… “It’s beautiful and it’s interesting. I downloaded the 135 megabyte full file to look at it. When you look at it, it’s 12 thousand by 12 thousand pixels.” And NASA astrophysicist Taylor Hutchison says what the Webb Telescope is allowing us to see…so far back in time…has surprised even those working on the project.. “It really is kind of mind blowing how amazing this observatory is. We already knew it was a feat of engineering but it really is kind of continuing to be very much worth all of the effort that went into it.” You can see for yourself…at jwst.nasa.gov. And it is just getting started. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

The magnificent music of legendary video games performed by symphony orchestras. Producer and Creator Jason Michael Paul has done it before and now he is back with Heroes-A Video Game Symphony beginning a world tour in August. Paul chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the music, composers and the tour! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Wallabing is the name of a company aiming to be the AirBnB of the RV world. The company’s platform enables peer to peer RV rentals. There is competition. So what sets Wallabing apart? Founder and CEO Jason Carlson.. “We offer a way for owners to make a lot more money. Owners are never charged a dime on our site. They’re not charged to list…and if they say they want to make a hundred dollars a day..list their vehicle, rent it out, that’s what they’re going to make. On the renter side…renters also pay less. We only charge on the nightly fee. Not on the insurance. Not on the add ons. Not anything else.” In some instances…you can have an RV brought right to the spot you need it…no driving necessary. Find more at www.wallabing.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

They are behind the scenes when you log in to streaming services and more. How does Synacor Cloud ID make those log-ins easier? CEO Marc Zionts chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

From a new r/c Corvette for Barbie to virtual and robotic pets, there are some great new toys with tech on the way. The Toy Insider senior editor James Zahn Joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      F5 is the name of a global technology company that provides a wide range of services including security.   Its customers include some of the big names… Microsoft, Meta, Oracle and Tesla.   And with generative AI popping up everywhere, F5 distinguished engineer Lori MacVittie says companies shouldn’t be waiting on the sidelines.  You’ve been hearing those forecasts that AI will change everything.. “I think they’re correct in the same way that mobile phones and the Internet changed everything.  And AI is going to have that same impact on every type of business, every person, every part of your life.  There’s AI everywhere.” Caution?   Of course.  MacVittie adds there is good and bad potential in all new technology. You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

GoSun is bringing solar power everywhere, including the water. The latest in the product line includes a boat. And GoSun is now a certified climate neutral partner company. CEO and founder Patrick Sherwin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In the midst of summer travel season, keep in mind your phone can be your best friend when it comes to language translation. (Spanish) That is an example of Google’s Live Translate running on a Pixel 7a. It enables two way conversations in a wide range of languages…which can be downloaded to use offline as well with Pixel phones using Google’s Tensor chips. Translate can also work with Google Lens and some other apps as well. Google Translate can also be helpful with other Android devices or iPhones. Also check out Google Assistant’s Interpreter Mode. The tech has come a long way and is getting better all of the time. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Smart tech for the great outdoors. LifeSaver is a company that has been innovating creating clean, purified water on the go and for many people around the world in need of safe drinking water. Based in Britain, the latest water purifier for hiking, camping and more…is the Wayfarer. Technical and operations director Joe Lovegrove… “As a purifier, we can remove not only bacteria, cysts, but also viruses as well, importantly. It’s very compact, it’s lightweight, it’s very easy to use.” The price…about 105 dollars at www.iconlifesaver.com. Meanwhile…if you are looking to cook in the great outdoors while decreasing fire danger…GoSun has some great deals on its range of solar ovens…including models that can let you cook on battery power. The site is www.gosun.co. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

Ford has pulled back the curtain on the Mustang Mach-E Rally at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. An electric SUV designed for everywhere. Enthusiast Electric Vehicles Marketing Manager Tom Somerville chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support