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Techstination Interview- Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination Interview- Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses. Author David Scheel, professor at Alaska Pacific University, has been s...

BioLite EcoZoom Versa offers wood or charcoal cooking anywhere

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Whether for a campsite or the backyard, BioLite has co...

Weird but True.. Sharks from Nat Geo Kids

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        There’s a fascination that kids and many of us adults ...

A robotic hand kit, solar STEM learning and more from OWI Robotics

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   OWI Robotics has some worthwhile toys that can teach,  pack pl...

Techstination Interview: American Lung Association issues report on benefits of electric vehicles

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a new report titled Driving to Clean Air, the American Lung Association tallies the benefits of electric vehicles and green energy. National Senio...

Techstination Interview: What is a Homegrown National Park? Author Doug Tallamy

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.techstination.com/interview.jsp?interviewId=5037 What is a Homegrown National Park? Author Doug Tallamy says you can sign up today. His l...

Summer travel on the rise..T-Mobile talks connectivity

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Americans are poised for a summer of travel according ...

Researchers programming robots to help us find things

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      At the University of Waterloo, robotics researcher Ali Ayu...

Why? The Human Body from Nat Geo Kids arrives for summer science fun

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why? The Human Body from Nat Geo Kids arrives for summer science fun. From why we don't have fur to will I be able to teleport, the team at Nat G...

A king, the NBA and dreams: top search trends from Google

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The latest search trends from Google are out and durin...

Techstination Interview: Tonies continues grow content for kids with stories & learning for summer

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Tonie Box brings screen free stories and fun to kids with a continually growing library. And it is great for travel. Marketing Director Drew Ve...

Poly Voyager Free 60 Plus UC earbuds offer top notch features

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       The Voyager Free 60 plus UC earbuds from Poly may look l...

A robot that remembers where you put things? Researcher Dr. Ali Ayub

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the University of Waterloo, robotics researcher Ali Ayub and his team are teaching a robot to remember where things are put. The vision is to assi...

Solstice community solar brings clean energy to more people

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Solstice is the name of a company that is in what is k...

Solo Stove adds versatility to firepits

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Solo Stove has made its line of outdoor fire pits more versatile…...

RTDNA creates journalist guidelines for generative AI

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      As the use of generative AI continues to spread, there are...

With Them Front Lines game aims to assist veterans

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    With Them Front Lines is a game designed by gamers for gamers…...

Bird Buddy back with smart hummingbird feeder & bird bath

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   An update from Bird Buddy…maker of a camera equipped smarter b...

Techstination Interview: Summer STEM fun from OWI Robotics

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the Cyber Hand to the 100 in 1 STEM Lab, OWIrobot.com has lots of fun learning in store for kids. Marketing Manager Daniel Ramirez chats with Te...

Ford adds connectivity and over air updates to Ranger

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Ford is bringing more connectivity and over the air updates to t...

Techstination Interview: T-Mobile talks travel and connectivity

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile talks travel and connectivity. Survey finds mobile connection on par with having clean underwear. T-Mobile's Steve Carlson chats with ...

Good reads for Dads (or anyone)

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       A couple gift ideas for Father’s Day for Dad’s who l...

Techstination Interview: Reliefband Flex offers more anti-nausea innovation

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reliefband continues to innovate with tech to combat nausea. The latest is the Reliefband Flex. How does it work? CEO Rich Ransom chats with Techstin...

Techstination Interview- Parental concerns about screen time & safety: Google's Alex Joseph

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here comes summer. For parents there are more concerns about screen time and online safety. Google technology and safety expert Alex Joseph chats wi...

OtO brings smart solar powered watering for lawns and gardens

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        OtO is the name of a smart watering system for your la...

Around the house innovations: AirHood and Fold-N-Pack

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Around the house innovations.  AirHood is the name of a ...

Techstination Interview: Guidelines on AI for journalists from RTDNA- Dan Shelley

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI is disrupting everywhere. What about journalism? The Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA, is out with some guidelines for journalis...

Prisms VR teaching math, science and more through immersive VR

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     What can VR do to help when it comes to learning subjects like...

Techstination Interview: With Them-Front Lines brings a mission and real heroes to gaming

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Them- Front Lines is a game from ORE Systems bringing real stories from veterans to life, tackling mental health issues and more. How? Co-found...

BenjiLock founder unlocking doors for others

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Unlocking doors for others.   The founder and CEO of BenjiL...

Techstination Interview: What's Cooking at BioLite? The EcoZoom Versa.

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The EcoZoom Versa from BioLite lets you cook with wood or charcoal in the yard, at campsites or anywhere in the outdoors. And BioLite has more innovat...

Flowback Lava Lamps feature fun new designs

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.  A throwback…maybe for Father’s Day.    Schylling is out wi...

Techstination Interview: Bird Buddy flies on Kickstarter for Smart Hummingbird Feeder & Bird Bath

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bird Buddy raises 1.4 million dollars in four hours on Kickstarter for Smart Hummingbird Feeder and Smart Bird Bath. CEO Franci Zidar tells Techstinat...

Techstination interview: The Heartbeat of the Wild by David Quammen

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In The Heartbeat of the Wild- Dispatches from Landscapes of Wonder, Peril and Hope.. author David Quammen takes us back to some of his most adventuro...

More AI and new devices coming from Google

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      From the relatively low priced Pixel 7a to the high priced...

Techstination Interview: Nat Geo Kids Weird But True Sharks!

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kids love to bite into stories about sharks. And they'll learn a lot in the new Nat Geo Kids title Weird But True Sharks! Editor Kathryn Williams ...

Techstination Interview: What differs in Viffy content creation platform?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What sets Viffy apart from other content creation platforms? CEO Sam Winslow chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about what it brings creators...

Withings Body Smart Scale affordable and full featured

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      The innovations from Withings continue.   The digital h...

Techstination Interview: Using AI to find those keeper mobile photos- GoodOnes

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI help determine which of your iPhone photos are keepers? GoodOnes aims to do just that. CEO Israel Shalom chats with Techstination's Fred ...

Techstination interview: Lawn watering innovation continues from OtO

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is solar powered and smart. OtO brings more innovation to lawn watering and care. CEO Ali Sabti chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Playfinity brings fun and tech to baseball practice and more

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Bringing some fun tech into baseball practice.   That is what...

Techstination Interview: Will EPA Proposed regs push more electric vehicle adoption?

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With proposed EPA regulations pushing automakers to move faster on bringing electric vehicles to market, are consumers ready? At Consumer Reports, Sen...

Techstination Interview: AI everywhere and new devices from Google IO

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Pixel 7A arrives with the Pixel Fold and new Pixel Tablet on the way. And Google is bringing AI everywhere. Google's Justin Burr chats with Te...

Heat Pumps are gaining steam: Bosch

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Heat pumps are gaining steam…now outselling gas furnaces in ...

Techstination Interview: Ford bringing more connectivity, over air updates, to Ranger line

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination Interview: Ford bringing more connectivity, over air updates, to Ranger line. There's more new tech too. Ranger Raptor Marketing ...

Techstination Interview: Poly brings true and useful innovation to Voyager Free 60 earbuds

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination Interview: Poly brings true and useful innovation to Voyager Free 60 earbuds. Such as a touchscreen charging case and more. Product Mar...

Techstination Interview: What's the Longevity Playbook? A new app from Dr. Michael Roizen

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He is the author of best selling books, including The Great Age Reboot and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic. Now Dr. Michael R...

Traeger brings more innovation to outdoor cooking

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        It is outdoor cooking season once again….and Traeger...

Techstination Interview: Community solar? Questions answered from Solstice CEO Steph Speirs.

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Community solar can allow millions to benefit from solar energy even without rooftop panels. How? Solstice co-founder and CEO Steph Speirs chats wi...

The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation: Kamales Lardi

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Kamales Lardi is the author of a new book titled The Human...

BlendJet makes portable nutrition on the go easy with Orbiter Drinking Lid

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Healthy products for Mother’s Day and more.  BlendJet, the c...

Techstination Interview: PrismsVR & T-Mobile equitably bring next gen math and science learning

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Created by educator Anurupa Ganguly, Prisms VR is helping thousands of kids learn math and science through VR. T-Mobile has helped with technology an...

Techstination Interview: A smart and small GPS tracker from AirBolt

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is different about the AirBolt GPS tracker? Small in size and a one year battery life for starters. CEO Kabir Sidhu chats with Techstination&...

Smart STEM toys from OWIRobot and Geomag

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Kids love to build…just take a look at the longevity and succe...

Techstination Interview: Latest BenjiLock innovations are music to the ears

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Through a new partnership with TKL, BenjiLock's fingerprint lock technology will be protecting guitars and other musical instruments. How? Found...

Techstination Interview: Aiper innovates with cordless robotic Seagull pool cleaners

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aiper aims to take the work out of pool cleaning with the Seagull line of cordless robotic pool cleaners. A demo? General Manager Andres Gomez joins...

Yadea KS6-Pro e-scooter provides powerful and durable build

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     The popularity of electric scooters…or e-scooters in the U...

Bird Buddy smart camera bird feeder lives up to promise

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Bird Buddy is one of those products that comes along once and a ...

The latest in search trends from Google

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Once again the folks at Google are telling us what the top searc...

Techstination Interview: Lava Lamps ready to mesmerize once again

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Schylling is out with a new line of Lava Lamps to mesmerize yet another generation. Groovy? VP of Product Design Bryan Katzel chats with Techstinatio...

Study finds a little brain training can reduce dementia risk

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Posit Science with its Brain HQ app has been used for ...

Adam Gopnik's The Real Work on the Mystery of Mastery

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    In his latest book, The Real Work on the Mystery of Mastery, N...

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...