Techstination
Episodes
Techstination interview: Third Reality brings innovations to smart home gear
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From radar equipped motion sensors to smart buttons, garden sensors and more Third Reality in innovating in smart home gear. Want to learn more? Marke...
Techstination series part one- Dr. Adrian Woolfson: On the Future of Species
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Technology to create new life forms is here today. This is the first repo...
Another new Google Maps feature- Immersive Navigation
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They are the biggest upgrades in more than a decade to Google Maps. In ou...
Google rolling out Ask Maps on mobile
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There is some new magic in Google Maps. Ask Maps is a new feature rol...
Soundcore brings fun and function to Boom Go 3i speaker
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Soundcore brand from Anker is back again with a portable Bluetooth pea...
Techstination interview: Ford reveals 30th Anniversary Edition of Expedition
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ford unveils the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Expedition. What's special? Expedition Brand Manager Stephanie Simon chats with Techstination...
Myrna Blyth's Editor's Journal a stellar Substack addition
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. She is an extraordinary writer…who has headed publications for AARP, L...
ClawStage plans first embodied personal AI built on OpenClaw
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. ClawStage is the name of what is being called the first embodied personal A...
Ford begins multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the first weekend of baseball under our belts, you may notice a new pa...
Techstination interview- Preventing spring break tragedies on the road: State Farm
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For many, spring break and the holidays mean travel. How to prevent tragedies on the road. State Farm Corporate Responsibility Executive Rasheed Merr...
Techstination interview: NASA readies Artemis II- the mission and meaning
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artemis II is scheduled to carry four astronauts around the Moon in early April. The mission and the meaning? NASA mission scientist Barbara Cohen c...
U.S. News names Best Cars for Families for 2026
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. U.S. News is out with a listing of what it says are the Best Cars for Famili...
Silver Shield uses AI to fight older adult fraud
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Fraud against older adults is the lead story in the latest edition of the A...
echstination interview: Google reimagines Maps with Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Google has reimagined Maps with Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation. How can it make your life easier? Maps Product Director Amanda Leicht Moore chats w...
SEMA backs legislation to ensure vehicle safety with after market gear
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin SEMA, the Speicialty Equipment Market Association is pushing legislation in W...
Techstination interview: Ford and MLB unveil new multi-year partnership
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ford and Major League Baseball have announced a multi-year partnership. They are calling it Celebrating America's Pastime and the People Who Power...
Status Audio Pro X advanced wireless earbuds deliver on promise
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Status Audio calls them the most advanced wireless earbuds ever created. ...
2027 Super Duty line unveiled by Ford
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford has unveiled the details of the 2027 Super Duty line up of trucks tha...
Techstination interview: Create new life forms? Genyro co-founder and author Dr. Adrian Woolfson
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Creating new forms of life in a lab has become a reality. Genyro has the exclusive license from Caltech for Sidewinder genetic technology. The implica...
What to know about the MacBook Neo
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Judging from the shipping delays being reported, it looks like demand is ...
Potential home buyers have concerns beyond price according to new survey
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new survey conducted for the PenFed Credit Union has found that potentia...
Techstination interview: Ensuring vehicle safety with after market modifications supported by SEMA
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How to make sure vehicle safety systems still work with after market modifications. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association is backing federa...
Enclayve lets you create a private, safe family social network
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Worried about privacy and safety when it comes to connecting with fam...
Oscars swag for major nominees- Everyone Wins
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. And so it was once again at the 2...
Body Scan 2 from Withings on the way
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Paris based digital health company Withings, which makes everything fr...
Techstination interview: HooRii ClawStage to bring embodied personal AI
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Embodied personal AI that can travel from your mobile device to a desktop cube? That's the promise of ClawStage from HooRii Technology. Want to ta...
Techstination interview: U.S. News out with 2026 Best Cars for Families
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. News is out with awards for the 2026 Best Cars for Families. Lots of categories to choose from. The winners? Managing Editor of U.S. News Autos...
Withings BeamO versatile digital health device
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The BeamO device from Withings has arrived in the U.S. market and the Pari...
Ford brings new features to 2027 Super Duty line
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inside and out, there are new features on the way in the 2027 Ford Super Duty line. Such as? Super Duty Retail Brand Manager Austin Solimine chats wi...
Newer Tech to treat kidney stones
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some newer tech to treat kidney stones. Anyone who has had them, yours t...
Techstination interview: Everyone Wins swag bags headed to major Oscar nominees. What's inside?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Everyone Wins swag bags are on their way to major Oscar nominees. What's inside? Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary chats with Techstinat...
A virtual platform to support caregivers: Cleo
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Cleo is the name of a virtual platform designed to provide support to care...
Techstination interview: Biggest concerns of homebuyers? Survey from PenFed.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Potential homebuyers biggest concerns? Often more than the price. PenFed Credit Union is out with a new survey. Senior VP Mark Burrage chats with ...
Fresh Roasted Coffee brews robust online business
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Like many start-ups, Fresh Roasted Coffee started in a garage when the fou...
Techstination interview: What you should know about MacBook Neo & more
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a big week for Apple, including the unveiling of the new MacBook Neo starting at 599 dollars. What should you know about the Neo and more?...
Samsung Galaxy S26 devices arriving with new features
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Pre-orders are open now for the new Galaxy S26 family of mobile devices fro...
Techstination interview: Newer tech for kidney stones? How CVAC System works.
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The stones breaking up? Hope so. It's National Kidney Month and there is some newer technology for treating kidney stones called CVAC System from ...
Techstination interview: Enclayve designed for easy creation of private social networks for families
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you create your own private family social network for communication and sharing? Enclayve is designed to make it easy and affordable. How does i...
Ultraloq Latch 5 Fingerprint features built in Wi-Fi 6
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin The Ultraloq line at Xthings continues to grow. The Latch 5 Fingerprint is a...
LEGO collaborates with Ford for amazing Model T Building Set
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It is intricate, elaborate and historically accurate. LEGO Icons partnered wtih Ford on the new Model T Building Set. There was lots of work and secre...
Healthier habits can begin behind the wheel: State Farm
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Still looking for healthier habits this year….a good place to start is b...
The Meeting Owl 5 Pro brings new conferencing capabilities
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Owl Labs continues to bring smart new technology to video conferencing. ...
Pixel 10a device from Google lands this week
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest Pixel phone from Google arrives March 5th and the 10a brings l...
Smart new charging solutions from Anker
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They are the top mobile charging brand in the world and the folks at Ank...
Techstination interview: Cleo virtual caregiver platform out with Family Health Index report
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual caregiver platform Cleo is out with a Family Health Index Report. It finds the need to support family caregivers at all stages of life is grow...
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel writes Eat Your Ice Cream-6 Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, or Zeke, is an oncologist and bioethicist. And he is...
Fresh Roasted Coffee brews big business online
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh Roasted Coffee has brewed up a big business selling coffee online. It started in a garage, naturally, in a rural Pennsylvania town. The rest ...
Experian offers help to boost emergency savings
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How much have you set aside for emergency savings. According to Experian…...
Ecosense EcoQube Flex protects from Radon dangers
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Exposure to th...
Fitbit founders create Luffu app for intelligent family care
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a new start-up from the founders of Fitbit that is focused on fa...
YouTube giving parents new controls for health and safety
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. YouTube is giving parents some new controls to help set limits for kids in...
Viaim RecDot AI earbuds can record, transcribe and translate
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Viaim’s RecDot AI earbuds may look kind of run of the mill, but th...
Techstination interview: Meeting Owl 5 Pro brings new conferencing innovations
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Owl Labs is out with the Meeting Owl 5 Pro. The latest conferencing innovations? CEO Frank Weishaupt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
CareYaya using AI to help train home and professional caregivers
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Using AI to help train caregivers….both home and professional. That is...
Techstination interview: How to win the battle against distracted driving
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can you win the battle against distracted driving? It can be a matter of life and death. New tips from State Farm VP and Actuary Sara Frankowi...
Hands on with Rubik's WOWCube game platform
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some hands on time with the Rubik’s WOWCube has me impressed with the f...
AARP finds more romance scams targeting older adults
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Now that we have Valentine’s Day out of the way, a reminder from the AAR...
Ski Mountaineer Jim Morrison onTrango documentary
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Trango is the name of a new documentary presented by The North Face and be...
Techstination interview: Author Ezekiel Emanuel takes more fun approach to health and wellness
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Less stress, sensible eating, friendliness .. best selling author Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel's latest book is titled, "Eat Your Ice Cream- 6 Simple ...
Oura Ring continues to prove its value
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A winter bout with the flu once again convinced me that one of the best per...
Techstination interview: Ecosense EcoQube Flex radon monitor designed to protect families
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ecosense EcoQube Flex designed to make protecting your family from the dangers of radon easier. How? Senior marketing manager Ksenia Kolyeva chats wit...
VanTrue develops new thermal imaging dashcam
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dashcam maker VanTrue has announced the Pilot 2 that is the first to use t...
Techstination interview: Safer Intertnet Day sees new parental control tools from YouTube
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube is highlighting new parental controls to mark Safer Internet Day. What should parents know? YouTube Global Health Head Dr. Garth Graham chat...
Long term study underscores benefits of specific brain training
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been 20 years since Posit Science came out with its first brain trai...
Techstination interview: Super Bowl 2026 Search Trends?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What were the top trending search trends during the 2026 Super Bowl? From Bad Bunny to Mr. Beast and the game...millions were searching for more in...
Search trends- football, Grammys and Oscars
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. No surprise that searches related to the Super Bowl and the NFL playoffs ...
Aura Reach from Kwikset-Matter and Bluetooth smart lock
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Kwikset….a part of Assa Abloy….are out with the Aura Rea...
Techstination interview: Help to get started saving more from Experian
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It isn't always easy, but Experian has some tips on how to save more money and reduce debt. Such as? Senior Director of Consumer Education and Ad...
Ski Mountaineer Jim Morrison on the story behind new Trango documentary
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The story behind the new documentary Trango- presented by The North Face? Ski Mountaineer Jim Morrison chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin abo...
Strapsicle designs case-strap for iPad Mini
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Strapsicle is the name of a company that made a splash on Shark Tank in Aus...
Techstination interview: Rubik's WOWCube adding fans and developers-much more to come
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Rubik's WOWCube is a sophisticated gaming platform with a growing list of titles and developers. And CEO Max Filin tells Techstination's F...
Techstination interview:Viaim RecDot earbuds record, transcribe, translate and play music
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Viaim's RecDot smart earbuds are great for music. But they can also record, transcribe, summarize and translate. Viaim's Aaron Wang chats with...
Ford named most iconic American company ever by Time
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With companies like Apple, Coca Cola, Walmart and Amazon in the top fiv...
Avoiding distractions while driving- even more crucial in winter
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Snow and icy roads can make driving a challenge during the winter, especi...
Winter driving challenges- tips from GM
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In many parts of the country this winter has brought with it bitter c...
Techstination interview: BrainHQ gains more scientific validation- brain training for all
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With more scientific evidence validating BrainHQ from Posit Science, why not make brain training part of a daily routine? How? CEO Dr. Henry Mahnc...
Techstination interview: January search trends- Oscars, Grammys, NFL and hot water?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The search trends for January? The Oscar nominations, NFL playoffs, the Grammys and hot water? Google search trends expert Robert Ferrara chats wi...
Gadgets to make driving safer- Smart Additions
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Gadgets to keep you safer in your car. A company called Smart Addi...
Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight Wi-Fi packed with innovation
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest innovation in security cameras from Reolink has arrived. ...
Techstination interview: Time names Ford most iconic American company
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The most iconic companies in American history? Time has compiled a list and has Ford at the very top. Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats wi...
Techstination intvw: Australian Shark Tank success Strapsicle innovates again with iPad Mini case
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Shark Tank success Strapsicle has made life easier for many Kindle owners. Now the couple behind it has designed a better case and strap f...
Open AI's CMO used AI to assist in personal health battle
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Chief Marketing Officer at OpenAI, Kate Rouch, has some good reason...
Techstination interview: Super Bowl parties & winter roads can be a dangerous mix
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Super Bowl parties and winter roads can be a dangerous mix. And should this be the year you resolve to be a less distracted driver? State Farm Resear...
Techstination interview: Snow, icy roads and your car- some tips from GM's Mitch Petterson
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Snow, icy roads, frigid temperatures are making conditions challenging for millions this winter. GM's Emergency Services Outreach Leader, Mitch ...
Techstination interview: VANTRUE Pilot 2 dash cam will feature thermal imaging and more
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
VANTRUE is bringing thermal imaging and more to the Pilot 2 dashcam this spring. Equipped with a more than six inch screen, it will join the company&#...
Techstination interview: Xthings unveils latest Ulticams and Ultraloqs for smart home security
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Xthings has unveiled the latest Ulticams, including on device AI, along with Ultraloqs for smart home security. The features? Sr. Director of Product...
More people turning to AI for health and wellness
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the gradual roll out of ChatGPT Health bringing together data fr...
Techstination interview: Kwikset Aura Reach offers Matter support and hands free unlocking
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kwikset is out with the Aura Reach, a smart lock with Matter support and proximity unlocking. The full features? Product Manager Charlie Dougherty c...
ChatGPT Health arrives-what you should know
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. OpenAI is out with ChatGPT Health… a new tool that is being rolled out ...
Lifesmart PowerTouch treadmills keep you moving through winter
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The winter months can make it difficult to get those steps in outdoors. ...
My Play Watch brings fun and classic games to your wrist
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They are watches that help you keep track of your fitness…but t...
AI Smart Glasses Charging Dock brings convenience for Ray-Ban Meta wearers
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you are among the many wearers of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses...
Counter top slushee maker Iceplosion
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Make room on that kitchen counter if you are a fan of slushees. Ic...
Some Smart technology from CES 2026- Allergen-Alert and Lego SMART Play
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With robots and AI everywhere at the 2026 edition of CES….the big i...
Google has AI help for sticking to resolutions
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here we are half way through January already….and Google is offering...
Roblox implements facial age checks for chat
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The popular online gaming platform Roblox has become the first to employ...
Techstination interview: ChatGPT Health arrives-what you should know
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT Health has arrived. And it is free for consumers. What should you know? OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch shares that and her personal story in this T...
Tombot Jennie robotic companion for Alzheimer's and more
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The robotic companion puppy from TomBot is nearing production….designed...
Ford Philanthropy passes milestone
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Something a bit uplifting for this new year. Ford Philanthropy has re...
Techstination interview: AI help in sticking to those resolutions
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can AI help you stick to those resolutions? Just about a week into the new year, Google's Sarah Armstrong joins Techstination's Fred Fish...