Techstination
Episodes
Search trends from Google can be revealing
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Sometimes the monthly search trends from Google can be pretty revealin...
Techstination Interview: Instacart assists in preventing loss of FSA dollars
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With time running out to spend money put in Flexible Spending Accounts, FSAs, Instacart can assist. Instacart's Laurentia Romaniuk chats with Tech...
Techstination Interview: BenjiLock to grow biometric product line with TechLok
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The product line featuring BenjiLock technology will be growing through a partnership with TechLok. BenjiLock's Robbie Cabral and TechLok's R...
BioLite BaseCharge 1500 versatile power for all seasons
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It happened twice where I live at the end of November. We lost powe...
Techstination Interview: What's different about the Circular Ring Slim?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What sets the new Circular Ring Slim apart? CEO Amaury Kosman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination Interview: Science Tech Action Committee reports U.S. losing global race
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. is losing the global race for science and technology leaderhip according to a report from the Science & Technology Action Committee. What...
Roomba Combo J9 Plus from iRobot tackles all floors
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Roomba Combo J9 + from iRobot is taking on the cha...
Techstination Interview: Storytime with Meryl Streep? The latest from Tonies!
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Storytime with Meryl Streep? Tonies adds The Velveteen Rabbit, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Spidey and more. Marketing Director Drew Vernon ch...
Techstination Interview: For bird enthusiasts Merlin app is a must
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Sennheiser's Profile USB Microphone is simple and smart
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Got a digital creator on your gift list? Sennheiser is out with...
Panasonic's Lumix DC-G9 II flagship micro four-thirds camera
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The micro four thirds mirrorless camera format is alive and w...
Techstination Interview: Ford annual trends report finds shifting priorities
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ford's annual trends report finds shifting priorities. Mental health, self care and more. More pets instead of children? Ford's senior tren...
Techstination Interview: Fatigue and burnout among top November search trends
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Billboard Music Awards, Taylor Swift, Thanksgiving, Veterans' Day, Football... and fatigue among the top November search trends. Google search...
THINKWARE BLUEVENT MUMU kitchen composter with AI
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The THINKWARE BLUEVENT MUMU has arrived. And while it may sound lik...
Techstination Interview: Aisha Bowe-soon to be astronaut- grows Lingo STEM line
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
H2O Audio SnowPro open ear headphones for winter sports
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Safer headphones for snow sports. The folks at H2O Audio...
Top holiday tech gifts from the Consumer Technology Association
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Consumer Technology Association is out with a study on the most popu...
Techstination Interview: GM aims to bust myths about EV ownership
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are plenty of myths out there surround electric vehicle ownership. GM's EV myth buster Derek Sequeira, Director of Product at GM Energy, ch...
Top toys for the holidays from The Toy Guy
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There are some fun techie toys for kids this holiday season. At TheToy...
ScanWatch2 from Withings offers classic style and digital health tracking
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A smart watch with classic watch styling. That’s been the focus at Wit...
12 year old Shanya Gil captures Innovator's Challenge
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some amazing middle school students gathered in Washin...
Ford gives drivers Record Feedback capability
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cont...
Techstination Interview: Hot tech gifts for the holiday's? The CTA's Jim Fellinger.
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the hottest tech gifts this holiday season? There are some surprises. The Consumer Technology Association's Jim Fellinger joins ...
Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Techstination Interview: What are some of the hottest toys for the holidays?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Dog-E from WowWee wins accolades
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With awards from Time magazine, Good Housekeeping and toy industry acco...
Techstination interview: Lessen holiday travel headaches with help from Google
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Planes, trains, automobiles! How to less holiday travel headaches? Google technology expert Jocelyn Runice chats with Techstination's Fred Fish...
Techstination Interview: Miko Mini companion learning robot for kids arrives
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
MobileWare intelligent eSim technology for connecting everywhere
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Connectivity everywhere and without hassles. That’s what MobileWare...
Techstination Interview: Qi2 updated wireless standard arriving & wireless Ki for kitchens coming
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Qi2 wireless charging standard arriving to end Apple/Android differences. And wait until you see what the Ki wireless power will bring to kitchens. Wi...
Ludo Fit brings gamified fitness to older adults
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making fitness fun at any age. Ludica Health is out with Ludo Fit…...
Techstination Interview: Altumint promotes tech to reduce pedestrian traffic fatalities
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With staggering numbers of pedestrian traffic fatalities, traffic safety leader Altumint is promoting camera and sensor technology as a solution. CE...
Techstination Interview: Blue Vent MUMU smart composter powered by AI from Thinkware
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can a smart AI powered composter reduce kitchen waste and your carbon footprint? Thinkware's Billy Alexandre chats with Techstination's Fr...
Techstination Interview: Ford innovates with instant driver feedback
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a new feature called Record Feedback, Ford is giving customers an instant pipeline back to engineers. How does it work? On which vehicles? Po...
Top Trending Gifts, Best Deals? Tips from Google.
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What gifts are hot for the holidays? What are the best deals? Goo...
Techstination Interview: LittleOne.Care "AI smart watch" for infants and babies
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Techstination Interview: What's Hidden Inside Planets by Sabine Stanley
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Planeta...
Drones and public safety- National Aerospace Research and Technology Park
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Drones are rapidly become essential equipment for public safety. Th...
Techstination Interview: SnowPRO headphones safe and smart for winter sports from H2O Audio
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Headphones that are safe and smart for skiing and snowboarding?H2OAudio founder Kristian Rauhala chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the...
Techstination Interview: Kitchen Gear- The Ultimate Owner's Manual
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 essential...
Amazon tips on avoiding online shopping scams
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Online shopping scams are everywhere it seems. Last year...
Cruise robotaxis in park mode-now what?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The robotaxi industry in California had a very rough month of October....
Techstination Interview: Dog-E collars top toy & Time invention accolades for WowWee
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Innovative, affordable, fun, unique and even educational. Dog-E is a hot holiday toy winning Time magazine, Good Housekeeping and toy industry awards....
Here come Apple's new M3 computers
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They are all about speed and efficiency. The latest laptops and iMac com...
Techstination Interview: 12 year old winner of leading science prize Shanya Gill
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
12 year old Shanya Gill captured the top prize in the Society for Science Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators competition for an invention designed to pre...
Techstination Interview: Google offers new site to find perfect gifts
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the hot holiday shopping trends? The best deals? Google is offering some help. Trends expert Allie Valasek Weeks chats with Tech...
Adobe brings more AI and features to Premiere and Photoshop Elements for 2024
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Adobe is out with the 2024 editions of Premiere Elements and Photoshop El...
Techstination Interview: Panasonic's Lumix G9II on the way
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Panasonic's Lumix G9 II arriving soon, what makes this latest micro four-thirds camera different? There are some surprises. Lumix Live host...
Skyworth's full sun rugged 4K outdoor Clarus S1 TV
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An outdoor TV designed for full sun and all kinds of weather. That ...
Techstination Interview: Gabb Phone 3 Pro designed for teen safety
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 out...
Techstination interview: Amazon offers advice to avoid shopping scams
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Protect...
An under 40 dollar smart video doorbell from Wyze
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What can you expect from a forty dollar video doorbell? That’s w...
Pura 4 smart fragrance diffuser makes scents
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mor...
Aura Ion Bar promises forcefield protection from pathogens
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An invisible curtain to block viruses, bacteria and more. That’s t...
Techstination Interview- Bringing e-bikes into car dealers: eBliss Global CEO Bill Klehm
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selling e-bikes as car accessories? They are perfect for dealerships according to eBliss Global CEO Bill Klehm. Why? Klehm chats with Techstination&...
Techstination Interview: Package Inc designs better tracking tech for luggage
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Package Inc develops an ecosystem for airlines and travelers to prevent luggage loss and more. It is seeking investment backing on WeFunder. How doe...
Techstination Interview: LudoFit gamifies online fitness for 55 plus
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LudoFit is designed to bring fun, affordable online fitness to folks over 55. How? Ludica Health CEO Mark Evin chats with Techstination's Fred Fis...
Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug is safe, smart and durable
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Adding some smarts to outdoor lighting. It won’t be long until the ho...
Techstination Interview: Halloween search trends? Another big day for Barbie.
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now Barbie is the queen of Halloween! What else is hot in Halloween searches? Google Trends Expert Jennifer Jones chats with Techstination's Fr...
Adopt a honey bee or a whole hive: Frangiosa Farms
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dreo brings smarts to humidifier series
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Techstination Interview: Skyworth's full sun, all weather, outdoor TV
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Convert your car into an EV? SEMA supports the aftermarket.
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. SEMA is an organization representing members in the automotive afterm...
PreSonus innovations continue with software and studio monitors
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. PreSonus…part of the legendary music company Fender, these days, is ...
Techstination Interview: MobileWare intelligent eSim tech for connecting everywhere
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seamless connectivity for RVs on the go? MobileWare enables that and more with intelligent eSim technology. CEO Steve Higgins chats with Techstinatio...
Denise Austin still promoting fitness with new double fold Walking Pad
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Denise Austin has been promoting fitness for decades…forty years to be ...
Techstination Interview: Drones saving lives, flying vehicles & more
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the National aerospace Research and Technology Park all about? Drones, autonomous technology, flying vehicles and more. President Howard Kyle ...
Young people more likely to fall victim to online scams
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is reporting that young people under twenty are three times mo...
Halloween fun with a little tech
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A little bit of tech for Halloween fun. PatPat is out with costum...
Techstination Interview: Adopt a bee or a whole hive online from Frangiosa Farms in Colorado
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Colorado beekeeper has offered online adoption of bees and hives, complete with a certificate and honey. Frangiosa Farms owner Nick French on the ad...
Techstination Interview: AURA launches Ion Bar for healthier air quality
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HP study finds most knowledge workers unhappy with jobs
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The world’s relationship with work is at a breaking point...
Gabb Watch 3 safe smartwatch for kids give parents peace of mind
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Apple, Google, Garmin and Samsung may have the latest for grown-ups out t...
Techstination Interview: Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser makes scents
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Putting scents on an app controlled schedule? The Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser is designed for safety and comfort. Principal Product Manager Ken ...
More speed and capability in updated Zoner Photo Studio X
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest update to Zoner Photo Studio X has arrived delivering bett...
Techstination Interview: Ready for online holiday shopping season? Google offers cybersecurity tips.
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Young people under 20 are three times more likely to fall victim to online scams than their grandparents. Some cybersecurity tips for the online holid...
Product innovations: Fatty 15 and Mackenzie and Park
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We like innovation. And I bet you do too. And outside the box think...
Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds deliver military grade ruggedness
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HeardThat app assists with hearing in noisy environments
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you heard…about heardThat. HeardThat is an app that makes...
Withings delivers updated ScanWatches and more
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The digital health devices company Withings, based in France, is out...
Celestron offers ease, safe eclipse viewing
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Celestron is making it easy to view the upcoming annular solar eclipse...
GoPro Hero 12 Black brings more to love
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jabra Elite 10 earbuds feature noise cancellation, Dolby Atmos spatial audio & more
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
25 years of Google Search
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
For NASA's rocks from asteroid Bennu, now the fun begins
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Techstination Interview: More image editing innovations in latest Zoner Photo Studio X
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Te...
BioLite sheds a little light with new AlpenGlow Mini
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Shedding a little light is always a good thing….and BioLite is doing ...
Techstination Interview: Kithward uses tech to help with senior housing decisions
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 joi...
Techstination Interview: Double fold WalkingPad from #Denise Austin and Make Life Easy
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? De...
A GaN Fast Charger that's fun? Delta35 from GravaStar
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A fun new gadget from GravaStar. The company has launched the Delta...
Luci Solar Site Lights from MPOWERD versatile and fun for yard or campsite
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Luci Solar Site Lights are the latest innovation from MPOWERD. ...
Techstination Interview: Celestron offers safety gear for viewing annular solar eclipse
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a solar eclipse viewing and imaging kit to special binoculars and telescopes, Celestron has gear to help you safely view the upcoming annular sol...
Heirloom creates video books
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What is a video book? A company called Heirloom is making ...
REVVL 6X Pro and 5G Tab offer great affordable capability from T-Mobile
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. While lots of focus is on the latest iPhone…and the upcoming Pixel annou...
Techstination Interview: A smart phone app to assist with hearing- HeardThat
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Techstination Interview: Convert your car into an EV? A SEMA member can help.
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The automotive aftermarket industry is probably bigger than you think. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association has some new figures. And vehi...
HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC headset delivers communications and comfort
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Techstination interview: Tonies out with more fun for Halloween and holidays ahead
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The screen free story telling Tonie Box brings new Tonies for Halloween, another Paw Patrol character and the holidays ahead. Marketing Dir. Drew Vern...
Techstination Interview: Twenty Five Years of Google Search
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Google is about to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its search engine. Ready for a look back? Google's Sarah Armstrong chats with Techstination...
Bird Buddy Explore opens bird feeder cameras to all
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Bird Buddy camera equipped smart bird feeder has been winning lots ...