Techstination
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Techstination Interview: Barbie movie, Coachella, Earth Day, Pickleball among April search trends
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The top search trends during April? The list includes the upcoming Barbie movie, Coachella, Earth Day, Pickleball and more. Google's Sarah Armst...
Techstination interview: It is cool technology and it is hot. Bosch innovates with heat pumps.
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The benefits of heat pump technology, both economic and environmental, are behind growing global demand. Bosch is among the innovators and lead engin...
Roborock Dyad Pro smart upright wet and dry floor cleaner
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a lot of competition when it comes to floor cleani...
Kia winning fans for electric vehicles
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Kia has been winning lots of fans for its EV6 vehicles. P...
Water! from Nat Geo Kids whets kids' appetite for learning
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Learning about Water! Water! Is the title of a new book...
Techstination Interview: More innovations coming from smart camera bird feeder Bird Buddy
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are more innovations taking flight from the smart camera bird feeder company Bird Buddy. Such as? CEO Franci Zidar chats with Techstination&#...
Roborock ups the ante again with the S8 Pro Ultra robotic cleaner
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How do you make a great robotic vacuum even better. R...
Going greener? Google can help. Sarah Armstrong Techstination interview.
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to go greener? Google has info for at home and on the road. Search and Trends expert Sarah Armstrong chats with Techstination's Fred F...
Techstination interview: What can AI do for you? Microsoft's Divya Kumar on the now & the future
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many questions about AI and all of the headlines. Microsoft is putting the technology into the hands of consumers and says we are just sc...
Focal Bathys offers beautiful sound, design & comfort in Bluetooth ANC headphones
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There are some very good headphones on the market that don’t s...
Techstination Interview- Adam Gopnik's The Real Work On the Mystery of Mastery
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we learn and master a new skill? Adam Gopnik's The Real Work on the Mystery of Mastery takes readers inside the worlds of art, music, dance...
Techstination Interview: Kamales Lardi's The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slow down development of AI? No, says Kamales Lardi, emerging tech expert and author of The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation. Her views ...
Turnitin out with tool to detect AI cheating
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new survey conducted for Turnitin found four out of five par...
Techstination interview: A kinder and more affordable Body Smart scale from Withings
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Body Smart scale from Withings provides lots of data, but will hide your weight if you want it to. And it is more affordable. Product Manager Ant...
Techstination Interview- Tech is part of Ireland's new holy trinity: author Fintan O'Toole
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did Ireland become a magnet for the likes of Intel, Apple and Microsoft? Fintan O'Toole, author of We Don't Know Ourselves- A Personal Hi...
When tech gets abandoned
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Doing right by consumers is always the right thing. So...
Better sound for a bargain: IFi Audio & Sway
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A bargain for better sound. IFi audio, based in Britain,...
Techstination Interview- Traeger delivers more outdoor cooking innovations
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the new Flatrock griddle and Ironwood pellet grills, the innovations continue at Traeger. Details? VP Engineering Daniel Altenritter chats with T...
GM offers info for Distract Driving Awareness Month
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. April is distracted driving awareness month. Across t...
Techstination Interview: New studies continue to show brain training benefits
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New studies again show how brain training app, used even once in a while, can help cognitive abilities. Posit Science brainHQ CEO Henry Mahncke chats ...
Techstination Interview: What should you know about Kia's EV 6 and coming EV 9?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the features that set Kia's EV6 and coming EV9 electric vehicles apart? Sr. Product Manager Sang Lee and Product Strategy Manager Josep...
Green innovation in shoes: Zebra Oasis
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With earth day approaching there are all kinds of products...
Techstination Interview: Nat Geo Kids Water! gives kids info and inspiration
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Water! from National Geographic Kids is designed to inform and inspire kids and families. Sandra Postel, Director of the Global Water Policy Project ...
Techstination interview: Playfinity Gaming Baseball brings tech fun to practice: CEO Pippa Boothman
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Playfinity Gaming Baseball is designed to make practice fun. The tech built into the ball works with an app. How? CEO Pippa Boothman chats with Tec...
The origins of Bluetooth and more in Weird But True Middle Ages
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Nat Geo Kids strikes again with a fun new book for kids. ...
Lutron's Caseta Diva and Caseta Claro smart choices for smart homes
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to smart home gear, Lutron has been a pionee...
BlendJet portable blender adds more versatility and community
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination… Your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s outdoor season once again andwhether you are on the roa...
BlendJet portable blender adds more versatility and community
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BlendJet portable blender adds more versatility and community. Today's Techstination.
Virtuix Omni One omni directional VR treadmill..fun and fitness
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Virtuix is the name of a company that has developed an omni direct...
Nomad fashions One MagSafe Charger
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Combining great design with solid features is always a w...
Techstination Interview: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office makes back-up & more easy
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back-up and anti-virus go hand in hand with Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office. How does it work? President Gaidar Magdanurov chats with Techstinatio...
Ford BlueOval City progresses in West Tennessee
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford calls it BlueOval City…a sprawling complex in West Te...
Techstination Interview- Distracted Driving Awareness Month: GM's Dan Glaser
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drive like your child is in the back seat. That's one of the surprisingly effective tips from GM distracted driving investigator Dan Glaser for Di...
Techstination Interview: Students cheating with ChatGPT? Turnitin aims to detect.
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to stop students from using ChatGPT to cheat? Turnitin says technology can help teachers and schools. Chief Product Officer Annie Chechitelli and...
Solo Stove is cooking in hot pizza oven category
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The home pizza oven category is hot these days and Sol...
Pie, Oscars and basketball lead search trends for March
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. So what were the top search trends for the month o...
Beanz STEAM publication for kids bringing content to underserved
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Beanz is the name of an award winning publication aimed at k...
Techstination Interview: Pies for Pi, Oscars, college basketball & more top March search trends
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Interview: Pies for Pi, Oscars, college basketball & more top March search trends. Google's Marley McAliley chats with Techstina...
Techstination Interview: XGIMI unveils MoGo 2 and MoGo 2 Pro projectors: VP Tex Yang
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the MoGo2 and MoGo 2 Pro, XGIMI brings great features, fun and affordability to portable projectors for inside or out. VP of Global Business Tex...
ViewClix Smart Frames keep older family members connected
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A smart display designed for older adults and their fa...
Techstination Interview- Athom Homey designed to simplify smarthomes: Co-founder Stefan Witkamp
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Athom Homey arrives in the U.S. with a goal of simplifying smart homes. How? Co-Founder Stefan Witkamp chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. ...
Spurring STEM enthusiasm: Nat Geo Kids That's Fact-tastic
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. National Geographic Kids has a knack for getting kids enth...
Techstination Interview: Roborock innovates again with S8 series cleaners and Dyad Pro
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does Roborock's S8 series of robotic vacuums improve on the S7 line? Communications Manager Marcus Lai joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin ...
Teach Your Monster is free and fun reading and math learning for kids
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Teach Your Monster makes math and reading games for kids t...
Techstination Interview- Owl Labs innovation continues with Owl Bar: Co-founder Max Makeev
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Owl Bar, Owl Labs brings video conferencing to a new level. How? Co-founder Max Makeev chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Madness in March for taxes: TurboTax
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s a different type of madness in March. Tax seas...
Techstination Interview: Ford's BlueOval City in Tennessee to build Project T3 electric truck
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Progress continues at Ford's sprawling BlueOval City in Western Tennessee. The automaker says it will build the next gen electric truck, Project ...
Torch unveils affordable mesh devices to detect wildfires
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A mesh network device to detect wildfires…invented as a hi...
Techstination Interview: Virtuix Omni One VR omni directional treadmill for gaming and more
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An omni directional treadmill for VR gaming and more? Prepare for Virtuix Omni One. How does it work? Founder and CEO Jan Goetgluk chats with Techs...
Techstination interview: Solo Stove cooks up new innovations with pellets, pizza and more
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Solo Stove continues to cook up innovative new products and improvements... from pellets to pizza. What's hot and what's to come? Product Mar...
Techstination Interview: Focal Bathys brings beauty in looks and sound to Bluetooth ANC headphones
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How impressive are Bathys ANC Bluetooth headphones from Focal? In the words of Headphones.com CEO Andrew Lissimore.."I finally have high-fidelit...
Dell Premiere KB900 keyboard and MS900 mouse a winning combination
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dell has created a winning combination with the Premier Collabor...
Techstination Interview: It's madness in March for tax season, TurboTax can help.
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tax creates creates a different brand of madness in March. What can TurboTax do to help? CPA and TurboTax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis chats with Tech...
Techstination Interview: beanz STEAM publication for kids looks to reach underserved
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The award winning "beanz" STEAM publicatiion for kids has launched an effort to reach the underserved, including children in homeless and b...
Disney marking 100 years of business with book collection
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This fall will mark 100 years since Walt Disney first formed what...
Nat Geo Kids Weird But True Middle Ages: Michael Burgman
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story behind Bluetooth and much more come to life in Nat Geo Kids Weird But True Know it All Middle Ages. Author Michael Burgman chats with Techs...
GoodTrust offering full featured and affordable online estate planning
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. GoodTrust is a site and service designed to help you plan for ...
Techstination Interview: Turning your phone into a dashcam with Driver Technologies
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An app from Driver Technologies can turn your smart phone into a dashcam with an array of safety features as well. How? Chief Technology Officer B...
T-Mobile's planned purchase of Mint could be a plus for customers
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We tend to like competition, but in the case of the pl...
GM touts Ultra Cruise for almost everywhere hands free driving
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. So GM has announced that its Ultra Cruise hands free drivi...
Techstination Interview: Nat Geo Kids title That's Fact-tastic spurs curiosity
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making cheese from toe and belly button bacteria? That's Fact-tastic, a new title from National Geographic Kids is chock full of the weird and wonderf...
Techstination Interview: Oura Ring adds body clock & more to sleep tracking
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oura Ring adds new sleep tracking data including body clock. How can it help? Science Communications Lead Caroline Kryder chats with...
Dispensing drinking water from the air: Kara Pure
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A dispenser that takes moisture from the air and turns it into d...
Techstination Interview: Torch using solar powered mesh tech for wildfire detection
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What began as a high school science project for Vasya Tremsin is now coming to market as a solar powered mesh network for wildfire detection. An...
Online help for anxiety and depression for young people and parents
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the CDC reporting that more and more young people are suffe...
Techstination Interview: Headphones & ear buds that charge themselves? Urbanista's Tuomas Lonka
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They charge themselves from any light source indoors or out. Urbanista's Los Angeles headphones and Phoenix earbuds are some of the latest...
Techstination Interview: Teach Your Monster helps with math homework when mom and dad struggle
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a survey finding many parents struggle to help with math homework. Teach Your Monster is helping at home and school and the apps for math a...
AnkerWork M650 wireless mic system for content creation & more
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker has jumped into yet another new category with the AnkerWor...
TRIPP wellness platform brings yoga and more to VR
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A high tech way to give meditation a boost. TRIPP is the n...
Wyze releases Mesh Router Pro and assists in Ohio
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The innovators at Wyze are at it again….releasing their Mesh R...
Techstination Interview: 100 Years of Disney Book Collection and More
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has been 100 years since Walt Disney formed a company that has transformed entertainment around the world. Disney Editions is out with a seri...
Techstination Interview: GoodTrust brings single affordable price to online estate planning
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GoodTrust offers affordable online estate planning, digital vault and more. 149 dollar price aims to provide greater access to all features, including...
Smarter faucets for kitchen and bath from Bio Bidet
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Smarter faucets for kitchen and bath. The folks at Bemis h...
Online resource for National Nutrition Month and food insecurity
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is National Nutrition Month and 25 million Americans are facing food insecurity. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Jamie Bussel chats with...
VTech Sunny Story Telling lamp coming soon
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Vtech and Leap Frog are showing off some of the upcoming techie ...
Techstination Interview- GM launching Ultra Cruise with Cadillac Celestiq: Ass't Chief Engineer Tony Kraatz
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What will GM's Ultra Cruise mean for the driving experience? It will launch with the 2024 Cadillac Celestiq and Assistant Chief Engineer Tony Kr...
Oura Ring integration with Apple Watch another plus
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Oura Ring has long been one of my favorite devices for sleep...
Latest top search trends from Google-NBA-UFOs-Pizza
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The search trends from the month of February are out. And ...
WalleyGrip 2 MagSafe phone wallet case with Popl business card tech
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A smart, slim wallet for your phone. The WalleyGrip2...
Techstination Interview: ViewClix versatile photo & conferencing display for older adults
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They feature easy set up and use and even no touch video conferencing and photo displays. ViewClix co-founder Dennis Ranck was motivated by his ...
Techstination interview: Dell boosts productivity with innovative Collaboration Keyboard and mouse
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sleek new Collaboration Keyboard (KB900) and Premier Rechargeable Mouse (MS900) can streamline video conferencing and other tasks. How...
Intvw: Dr. Charmain Jackman- World Teen Mental Health Day: online help to open doors from Ad Council & Pivotal Ventures
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sounditouttogether.org is a site designed to open doors to assist with teen and pre-teen mental health. How? Dr. Charmain Jackman chats with Fre...
Are we less safe with automated vehicle safety systems?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Are automated driver assistance systems making us less safe? &nb...
Waverly Labs Forum versatile, capable language translation app
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new translation app from Waverly Labs. The innovators at...
Techstination Interview: AnkerWork M650 Wireless Microphone system ready to take on competition
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With long range and battery life, built-in recording capability and flexibility to work with PCs, phones and cameras AnkerWork's M650 Wireless Mic sys...
Techstination Interview: Search trends for February? UFOs, Rihanna, LeBron, Pizza & more
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So what were the top search trends for February? UFOs, Rihanna, LeBron, Pizza and of course the Grammys, Black History Month, Valentine's ...
AnkerMake M5 speedy and superb 3D printing
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been a while since we’ve talked about 3D printers….an...
Linner Nova anti-bacteria over the counter hearing assistance
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anti-bacteria over the counter hearing aids. That is one o...
HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub impresses
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Hyper, a company long known for making high quality docking stat...
Nomad brings new vibrant colors to accessories line
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Nomad is a company that has built a great reputation for quality...
Heat It phone based insect bite relief
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Can a little device that plugs into the charging port of y...
Samsung's Galaxy S23 line arrives
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Samsung’s latest flagship phones, the S23 line, have arrived. ...
Techstination Interview- WalleyGrip2 versatile Mag-Safe wallet and grip: Founder Victor Chor
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WalleyGrip2 is a Popl enabled wallet and grip for Mag-Safe iPhones. And an accessory enables use on almost any smartphone. Details? ...
Techstination Interview- Tripp VR app for meditation: Chief Wellness Officer Caitlin Krause
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tripp is a VR and cross platform app that turns meditation into a new type of experience. How? Chief Wellness Officer Caitlin ...
Lucid Hearing offers over the counter hearing aid alternatives
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the doors open to FDA approved over the counter hearing aid...
KB Home bringing potential buyers into the metaverse
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Home buying in the metaverse. KB Home, one of the largest ...
Microsoft bringing ChatGPT into Bing search
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Microsoft is seizing an opportunity …through an alliance with ...
Techstination Interview: Galaxy S23 line arriving..what you should know
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest flagship phones from Samsung are on the way. The big features? What should you know? Director of Smartp...
Matters of the heart
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s a good day for matters of the heart…so we are chatting ...
Techstination Interview: Wyze delivers more affordable innovations for consumers
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the new Wyze Cam OG and OG Telephoto along with the Cam Pan v3, Wyze has started 2023 off with more affordable innovations for consumers. &...