Techstination
Episodes
Techstination Interview: Launch of NOAA's GOES U satellite today to boost weather monitoring
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final GOES U NOAA satellite to better monitor and forecast weather, especially extreme weather, launches today. The technology and significance? ...
Screen free summer fun for kids
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Techstination Interview: New Peppa Tonies and more for summer fun at home and on the road
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 To...
Learning new skills in generative AI with help from Google
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Just about anyone in any job can benefit from adding new skills...
Techstination Interview: AI2030 pushes responsible and ethical use of AI
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI2030 pushes responsible and ethical use of AI. How? Founder Xiaochen Zhang chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the dangers, benefits...
OnePlus Watch 2 arrives with impressive battery life
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The OnePlus Watch 2 has arrived …delivering multi-day battery life ...
Techstination Interview: Car mounted solar EV charging solution coming from Gosun
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GoSun begins taking reservations for a vehicle mounted EV solar charger. How does it work? What can it deliver? Founder and CEO Patrick Sherwin chat...
Interview: More innovation and lessons from Other World Computing
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
OnePlus 12R delivers big features at moderate price
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A quality smartphone that won’t break the bank. That is what OneP...
Lucyd partners with Eddie Bauer for style in smart eyewear
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lucyd is a company that has been blending technology with eyewear…and ...
Techstination Interview: Learn generative AI use skills? Google can help.
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Unistellar brings AI to ENVISION Smart binoculars
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Unistellar is adding a new focus… smart binoculars. The compan...
Techstination Interview: AnkeWork S600 is a smart speakerphone and more
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S600 from AnkerWork is a speakerphone that can recognize your voice eliminating background voices and sounds. And there is more. Anker's Br...
T-Mobile out with Home Internet Backup solution
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. T-Mobile is out with a new backup home internet solution…that can ke...
Techstination Interview: Author James Parker on odes & his book Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Memory Station from Vivid-Pix for Father's Day and more
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For Father’s Day, family reunions, remembrances like the recent...
Info on going electric? Rewiring America.
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Rewiring America is the name of a non-profit that aims to provide infor...
Innovations for outdoor fun- BioLite and Backpacker's Pantry
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Innovations for outdoor fun. First of all, if you need to stay powered...
Fun new designs and innovations from Blendjet
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Blendjet, a company that has pioneered portable blenders continues...
CoPilot Plus PCs arriving with AI capabilities and more
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a whole new category of personal computers arriving…branded ...
Techstination Interview: Marking D-Day Anniversary with Memory Station from Vivid-Pix
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Pebblebee adds Google Find My Device trackers
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Pebblebee is taking advantage of the upgraded Google Find My Device app wi...
Techstination Interview: Nomad cases, cables, Tracker and more hot for Father's Day
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Skyworth Companion portable 24 inch TV is versatile
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Techstination Interview: Unistellar brings focus to smart binoculars
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unistellar, which has helped to pioneer a new generation of telescopes for consumers is turning its focus to binoculars as well. How and why? Astrono...
Dog lover on your list? Dog Smart by Jennifer Holland is perfect.
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Techstination Interview: Blendjet adds more fun and partnerships to portable blenders
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 partnersh...
Techie gifts for Dads and Grads
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some techie gift ideas for Dads and Grads. THX has upped the...
AI assist for vacation planning- Google
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some AI help for planning that summer vacation. Whether you’re pla...
Who is playing video games? Most of us!
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Entertainment Software Association is once again out with a surv...
Video chat service for home repairs and mainetnance- Frontdoor
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More tech help in fixing what needs fixing around the house. Online...
Considering an EV? GM's Derek Sequeira
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to considering electric vehicles, GM is continuing to p...
Some throwback fun for the holiday- TOSY discs and Big Wheel
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some throwback fun for a holiday. Flying discs are still popular aft...
Techstination Interview: Dog Smart brings canine intelligence insights from author Jennifer Holland
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the best selling author of Unlikely Friendships comes a new title with insights into canine intelligence. There are some surprises here. Such as?...
Tonal brings tech to fitness and strength training
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Getting stronger with some help from tech. Tonal is a company that has br...
Techstination Interview: Lucyd partners with Eddie Bauer for smart glasses design
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucyd is bringing Eddie Bauer fashion to its line of smart glasses. The company's approach to smart eyewear? CEO Harrison Gross chats with Techs...
Torras COOLiFY Cyber neck worn cooler and warmer
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What if you could beat the heat with an air conditioner aroun...
Techstination interview: Pebblebee out with Google Find My trackers
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Bluetooth trackers from Pebblebee are Google Find My enabled. The join those designed for Apple. Why pick Pebblebee? CEO Daniel Daoura ch...
Techstination Interview: Skyworth Companion portable streaming TV for home or on the go
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Amazon offers grant program and free education tools for small businesses
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Amazon is celebrating small business month with a new education hub…an...
Techstination Interview: What is a Cyber Trailer? Living Vehicle Co-Founder Matthew Hofmann
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the Cyber Truck.... Living Vehicle has unveiled the Cyber Trailer. Designed for off grid travel, it features lots of innovation. Such as?...
Who is playing video games? Most of us says the Entertainment Software Association
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stan...
Techstination Interview: Planning summer travel with some help from AI
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Planning summer travel? Google travel trends expert Craig Ewer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about what's hot...and how AI can help....
Google bringing more AI to search and email
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is revolutionizing search and email with AI. The technology gian...
A big month for AI: GPT-4o
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The o stands for omni…in GPT-4o from OpenAI. It is des...
Monument Grill Denali 605 Pro stainless flagship grill
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The impressive new Denali 605 Pro stainless steel grill from Monument. ...
Techstination Interview: Amazon offers grants and education tools for small businesses
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon is again offering grants to boost small businesses and new education resources too. What you should know from VP of Amazon Business Worldwide T...
Techstination interview: Schylling brings back another iconic brand- Big Wheel
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bry...
Telemedicine for home maintenance & repairs? Frontdoor's Sarah Riley.
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Talk Away the Dark campaign fosters mental health conversations
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. May is mental health month and while there are many resources online ...
Techstination interview: Going all electric? Rewiring America can help.
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going all electric with your home or business? What incentives are out there? Rewiring America, a non-profit, aims to help. How? Policy analyst A...
Techstination Interview: Thinking of an EV? Some things to consider.
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of an EV? What to take under consideration? GM's director for EV ecosystems Derek Sequeira chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin....
What to watch? Watchworthy designed to help.
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Watchworthy is an app designed to help you find personalized recommend...
Techstination Interview: Google using AI to transform search, email and more
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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&#...
Techstination Interview: They are everywhere. And a new book asks-What if Fungi Win
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Adventure Genie planning tool for RV trips and more
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Time to start planning for spring and summer camping. And AI can he...
Techstination Interview: A neck worn air conditioner? Torras COOLiFY Cyber.
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
Apple's new iPads arriving
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been more than fourteen years since Apple first introduced the iP...
Blaupunkt grows line of college themed e-bikes
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Spring time…and time to get outside. With a great magnesium diecast f...
NHTSA's new regulations for automatic emergency braking
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Are you ready for roadways where cars avoid most crashes. ...
Techstination Interview: Talk Away the Dark campaign promotes mental health discussion
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 He...
Logitech's smart CASA Pop-Up Desk
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Working from anywhere doesn’t have to mean leaving behind a great de...
For gifting and more- Bird Buddy smart bird feeder fun
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For Mother’s Day or perhaps other occasions…or maybe for yourself…...
Latest search trends? Beyonce', Taylor and more
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. So the big search trends for the last month probably won’t surprise...
Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds offer better night's sleep
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker had lots of success with its award winning Soundcore Sleep A10 ...
The Washing Machine Project and Whirlpool Foundation making a difference
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 nearl...
Techstination Interview: Stronger for Spring? Tonal head of performance Troy Taylor
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stronger for Spring? Tonal brings technology to fitness and strength training. How? Head of Performance Troy Taylor chats with Techstination's F...
Techstination Interview: Hottest new grill innovations from Monument- Denali 605 Pro
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation in grills? Monument's new Denali 605 Pro has Bluetooth, smart lit knobs, dual temperature sensors, two ceramic searing burners and more...
Logitech's MX Brio latest flagship Webcam
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest and greatest Webcam from Logitech is the MX Brio. It featu...
Techstination Interview: Beyonce, Taylor, Caitlin and more-search trends for April
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
U.S. News rates best hybrid and electric cars
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
NASA's PACE satellite offers clearer picture of oceans and atmosphere
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. NASA’s new PACE satellite, launched in February, is giving scientis...
Techstination Interview: O Mini Server promises to offer security & privacy
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
C-Finity from NeuroSync Labs aims for nausea free VR
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Conquering the problem of VR nausea. Many people playing wi...
Techstination intvw: Using AI & brain signals to communicate with Alzheimer's & dementia patients
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can AI and brain signals be used to ease communication with those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia? CareYaYa Health Technologies CEO Ne...
HP Poly ups the ante with latest conferencing gear
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With remote work and collaboration still the rule for many…...
Interview: Adventure Genie app using AI for RV trip planning
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a road trip? Adventure Genie is designed to help you find campgrounds and more. How? CEO Scott Lengel chats with Techstination's Fred ...
GetSetUp helping to bridge the digital divide for older adults
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the National Telecommunications and Information Administration s...
Ford celebrates Mustang's 60th birthday with updated Mach-E
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been sixty years since Ford unveiled what would become...
All That Happiness is from Adam Gopnik looks at accomplishments vs achievements
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Author Adam Gopnik is back again with another title that we can all mak...
Techstination Interview: Watchworthy app to help you find TV worth watching
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ranker's Watchworthy app is designed to give you smart TV watching recommendations. How? Sr. Product Manager Sean Hunt-Li chats with Techstinati...
Techstination interview: Best EVs & hybrids? New rankings from U.S. News & World Report
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Techst...
Techstination Interview: NASA's PACE satellite provides a more clear Earth Day picture
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
The Real Case for Driverless Mobility part five
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Part five. Okay…so who really needs driverless mobility? Clearly…...
The Real Case for Driverless Mobility part four
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Part 4. In the city of San Francisco, robotaxis have been met with protes...
Techstination Interview: An afterlife messaging platform? Eternal Applications
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eternal Applications is enabling people to create afterlife messages, in a variety of formats, to be delivered to loved ones and friends after they pa...
The Real Case for Driverless Mobility part three
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With all of the billions of dollars that have been invested by companies...
Techstination Interview: LittleOne Care reimagines baby monitoring with Elora
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elora is a wearable baby monitor that tracks how infants and caregivers are interacting and more. How? LittleOne Care CEO Shauli Gur Arieh chats wit...
Techstination Interview: MX Brio master series 4K cam from Logitech
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Techstin...
Techstination Interview: The Washing Machine Project bringing help to many
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An aerospace engineer by training, Navjot Sawhney is bringing a better quality of life to many with help from the Whirlpool Foundation and managing di...
Techstination Interview: New Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds from Anker
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anker's Soundcore brand has made their very good sleep earbuds even better with the Sleep A20. How? Anker's Adam Weissman chats with Techs...
The Real Case for Driverless Mobility part two
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
The Real Case for Driverless Mobility part one
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Techstination Interview: Ford readies Mustang's 60th birthday-rolling out 2024 Mach-E
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
THYIM app designed to find helpers fast
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Techstination Interview: HP's new Poly hybrid work solutions offer conferencing options
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Messagin...
Eufy security cams continue to innovate
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The innovations continue with Anker’s Eufy brand of security cameras. ...
Techstination Interview- The role of tungsten in AI, EVs & more: Almonty CEO Lewis Black
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ind...
Tesla's Supervised FSD makes impressive progress
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. On the financial side of things…it looks like Tesla had a pr...
MindMics using ear canal to monitor heart health
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. MindMics is a company that is pioneering the approach of determining you...