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Ford Annual Trend Report shows many feeling burned out

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The crush of the holiday season doesn’t always help.  For...

Search trends for November from Google

06 Dec 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   When it comes to search trends for the month of November…...

Tech gifts for fitness: Oura and Withings

05 Dec 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  A few gift suggestions for those on your list who may be focused...

Clearing the air: Trombe airborne dust cleaner

02 Dec 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  It looks different and works different than other air purifiers....

Techstination Interview: Innovative & money saving room heating choices from Lifesmart

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lifesmart is bringing more innovation into UV enabled room heaters.  And with high energy prices, they can save you money.   CEO Mike D...

Techstination Interview: Deep sea exploration simulation subROV arrives

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

subROV: Underwater Discoveries takes players on exploration adventures with beautiful graphics, sound and music.  All the work of creator Jose Lu...

Musician Nenad Bach uses ping pong to battle Parkinson's

01 Dec 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Can ping pong help to rewire the brain to assist people with Par...

Techstination Interview: Turkey-Taylor-TV Top Trends in Search for November

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The top search trends in November?    That Thanksgiving turkey of course, NASA's big rocket, Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster, the World C...

Aptera solar electric vehicle ready to shine

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Building an electric vehicle that can be...

Techstination Interview: How does Hivemapper crypto enabled dashcam work? CEO Ariel Seidman

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hivemapper is a dashcam designed to harvest mapping data, rewarding owners with crypto Honey.  How does it work?  CEO Ariel Seidman chats wi...

Techstination Interview: A heated hammock? Gobi Heat innovates again

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gobi Heat has built a reputation for quality in heated clothing.  Jackets, gloves, hats and more.  Now, for the great outdoors, they've adde...

Techstination Interview: #Apollo Remastered The Ultimate Photographic Record

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17 at hand, a new book from Andy Saunders, presents original photos from the NASA vault to chronicle the history a...

Google Holiday Shopping 100 List

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   With the holiday shopping season kicking into high gear, G...

Car Subscription Company Finn Auto Continues to Expand

28 Nov 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The idea of subscribing to a car…is catching on. Finn Auto, which launched...

BlendJet mixes in more portable blender character with Disney and Pixar

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  There are even more reasons to buy a BlendJet portable blender t...

Good Trust unveils fun and innovative Story Portraits

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  We’ll be telling you more about a new site called GoodTrust…...

Techstination Interview - How Headphones.com has built a sound following: founder Andrew Lissimore

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a family heritage steeped in music, Andrew Lissimore left the tech world behind to start Headphones.com.  The selection and one year return ...

Techstination Interview: Ultimate noise cancellation headset test? CODi VP Anthony Piccioni

23 Nov 2022

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When CODi VP Anthony Piccioni decides to demo the company's advancer AI noise cancelling headset, the results speak for themselves.    ...

Lutron expands smart switch line offers starter kit deal

23 Nov 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lutron continues to expand its line up of first rate smart home gear. And if...

Techstination Interview: Many feeling burned out according to annual trend report from Ford

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ford is out with the company's 11th Annual Trend Report.   Among the findings ...a solid majority of adults are feeling burned out.  &n...

Techstination Interview- Google's Holiday 100 Most Searched for Gifts: Andrea Willis

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for ideas? Bargains? Google is out with the Holiday 100 Most Searched For Gifts.   Google Trends Expert Andrea Willis joins Techstin...

NASA heads back to the moon

22 Nov 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Back to the moon. As Artemis 1 continues its mission…orbiting the moon bef...

Techstination Interview: GM's EV LIVE offers tips for holiday electric vehicle road trips

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to hit the road for the holidays in your electric vehicle?  Or thinking about an electric vehicle?   GM's EV LIVE offers online h...

Techstination interview: Aptera solar powered EV gets ready to shine

21 Nov 2022

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If all goes according to plan, 2023 will be the year when customers can get behind the wheel of Aptera's solar powered electric vehicles.  How ha...

Techstination Interview; Meeting Owl 3 from Owl Labs for portable, smart video conferencing

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Meeting Owl 3 from Owl Labs brings more smart capabilities to a 360 degree portable video conferencing solution.   Such as?   ...

USDA offers tips for safely cooking that turkey

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Thanksgiving week…and if you are among the many getting ready ...

Techstination Interview: Logistimatics Car Charger GPS Tracker

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logistimatics is out with what looks like a standard car charger for your mobile devices.   But it doubles as a GPS tracker and even lets yo...

Innovative modular, stackable dwellings from Cassette Systems

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Innovation in housing.  Cassette Systems is the name of con...

Techstination Interview: Musician Nenad Bach Spreads Ping Pong treatment for Parkinsons worldwide-even via VR

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PingPongParkinson.org is spreading around the world thanks to musician Nenad Bach.  It is ping pong that enabled him to overcome Parkinson's symp...

Techstination interview- At home or anywhere EV charging: Accell AxFAST 32 amp makes it easy

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Accell is giving consumers choices when it comes to at home or portable EV chargers.   And the Accell AxFAST 3202 32 amp charger is winning ...

Oladance wearable stereo brings comfort and impressive sound

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  One of the more interesting categories of headphones these days ...

Techstination Interview- Turkey temperatures & food safety: USDA offers online help

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be thankful for safe food on Thanksgiving.    The USDA's Meredith Carothers joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin with tips on food safety...

GoodTrust protects your digital life & brings life to old photos

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to protect your digital life even after you're gone?   GoodTrust can help organize wills and estates and plan for what happens to all of...

Artemis 1 at last lifts off: NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin Techstination interview

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After lighting up the early morning sky, Artemis 1 is on its way.   We are heading back to the moon and NASA chief scientist Kate Calvin joi...

Techstination Interview: BlendJet mixes it up with Disney and Pixar

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BlendJet, the pioneering portable blender, is mixing in fun with new collaborations with Disney and Pixar. Want a look? CEO Ryan Pamplin joins Techsti...

Readyland books bring interactivity to kids through Alexa

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Readyland is the name of a company that is taking an innovative ...

Techstination Interview: Hubble Connected innovates in baby and child monitors

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hubble Connected is innovating with baby monitors and devices that can grow with families and help children and parents get better sleep.  VP Mar...

Tips to save on holiday travel from Google

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  With air fares and gas prices so high….Google is offering tips...

Techstination Interview: Trombe using AI and vortex technology in room air cleaner

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is different about the Trombe room air cleaner.  The technology, the looks and more.  No Hollywood connections here...but CEO Burt Lanc...

Latest mobile device from T-Mobile...a suitcase

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  There’s a new mobile carrier from T-Mobile….and it’s in th...

The Stargazer's Atlas from National Geographic-beautiful and educational

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The Stargazer’s Atlas, The Ultimate Guide to the Night Sky is ...

100 Cities 5000 Ideas book for hitting the road or just browsing: Joe Yogerst

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Yogerst has lived and travelled in places around the world.  And he shares what he has learned in the new National Geographic book 100 Cities...

Parents, kids & the Tech Talk about online safety: Cathy #Pedrayes

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tik Tok's #MomFriend, Cathy #Pedrayes has advice for helping to keep kids more safe online as Mozilla releases info about parental concerns.  &nb...

Techstination Interview: With growing need...a new National Mental Health Initiative from The Ad Council

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With growing need, The Ad Council has unveiled a new National Mental Health Initiative.   Advice for parents and more from chief campaign de...

Argo demise has message for autonomous vehicle industry

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The demise of Argo, the Ford and Volkswagen backed autonomous ve...

Techstination Interview: Accenture's Jim Wilson co-authors AI book "Radically Human"

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Accenture's director of thought leadership and technology research, Jim Wilson has co-authored Radically Human-How New Technology is Transforming Busi...

Anker Soundcore delivers earbuds for fitness, sleep and gaming

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Anker’s Soundcore brand is out with new wireless earbud models...

Techstination Interview: Lutron's latest Caseta smart switches provide more choice

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lutron grows the Caseta line of smart lighting switches with new Diva and Claro.   What's new and different?    Lutron's Meli...

ViewSonic's stylish X11-4K Projector with Harman Kardon speakers

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  ViewSonic is out with the stylish looking X11-4K projector that ...

Techstination interview: New Tonies with surprises for the holidays

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New characters and partnerships keep Tonies entertaining for kids.    Marketing Director Drew Vernon chats with Techstination's Fred Fi...

Techstination Interview: Save money on holiday travel? Google offers tips.

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With air fares and gas prices high, what can you do to save money on holiday travel?  Google has some tips.   Molly VandenBerg chats wi...

Techstination Interview: NASA's Andrea Jones on Tuesday total lunar eclipse

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For early risers on the east coast or night owls on the west coast...and of course, weather permitting, there's an early Tuesday total lunar eclipse a...

H2OAudio TriMulti-Sport open ear headphones for safety and versatility

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  H2OAudio is out with the TriMulti-Sport open ear headphones….t...

Can a folding e-bike be beautiful? Hands on with Blaupunkt.

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  A folding e-bike that is solid and looks good too?  That’...

Techstination Interview: Latest mobile device from T-Mobile is-a suitcase

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not a gag.   It's a real bag.   The latest mobile device from T-Mobile is a suitcase sure to please techies.   Senior VP...

Finn Auto car subscription service expands in U.S.: CEO Max Meier

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finn Auto grows car subscription service to more states in the northeast U.S. with more to come.   The advantages?   CEO Max Meier...

Targus and Creative webcams offer affordable quality

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   Consumers have lots of choices when it comes to webcams. &...

Techstination interview: Readyland books add fun interactivity through Alexa: Co-founder Josh Garrett

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Readyland books pair with Alexa to turn interactive, conversing with kids. And there's more to come!  Co-founder Josh Garrett chats with Techstin...

An app under development to spur love of reading among middle schoolers

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An app being developed by Kate Clairmont and a team at Princeton University’...

Techstination Interview- What VR can bring to online self improvement: GeniusX CEO Nick Janicki

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Retreat from GeniusX is a VR app designed for learning and self improvement.   The experience?   CEO Nick Janicki chats with Techs...

Techstination interview: Miko 3 learning AI robot for kids designed to grow

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A learning AI robot that can play hide & seek?  Miko 3 is a learning companion that can grow says CEO Sneh Vaswani.   He chats with...

Techstination Interview- Cassette Systems innovates with modular dwellings: CEO Dafna Kaplan

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lower cost dwellings that can be speedily built and even stacked as apartments.  That's what Cassette Systems is building.   How and wh...

Miko 3 robot features learning and entertainment for kids

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Miko 3 is the name of a little Robot for kids…typically about ...

Elite Optimus Prime from Robosen on the way

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00/00:00 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The latest robotic Transformer from Robosen has arri...

AWS offers Ukrainians tech training and job assistance with IT Skills 4U

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Amazon Web Services has created a new IT Skills 4U program to he...

Techstination Interview: Samsung #SmartThings launches #Matter functionality for easier smart homes

27 Oct 2022

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Techstination Interview: Samsung #SmartThings launches #Matter functionality for easier smart homes.   What does that mean for consumers? &n...

Techstination Interview:#Taylor Swift-Halloween-NASA DART-#Fat Bears among top October search trends

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

#Taylor Swift-Halloween-NASA DART-#Fat Bears among top October search trends.    Google Search Trends Expert Molly VandenBerg chats wit...

Testing Ford's BlueCruise in the F-150 Lightning

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  In our time with the Ford F-150 Lightning…I had a chance to di...

Techstination Interview: A new Nebula projector-new Eufy security cams-new Soundcore earphones

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anker brands Nebula, Eufy and Soundcore are deliverimg innovative new products.  Projectors, security cams, earphones and more.   Anker...

Behind the Wheel look at Ford's F-150 Lightning

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  We’ve had some hands on time now with the Ford F-150 Lightning...

Techstination Interview: ViewSonic's latest from a portable OLED monitor to ultra short throw

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ViewSonic is bringing more innovation to gaming monitors, portable monitors and projectors.   Product Manager Ray Hedrick joins Techstinatio...

Techstination Interview: National Geographic's Stargazer's Atlas Author Andrew Fazekas

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Stargazer's Atlas, the ultimate guide to the night sky, is a beautiful new publication from National Geographic and author Andrew Fazekas.  I...

TickTime Cube brings the clever to timers

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Another digital timer from Ticktime.  The original Ticktime...

Techstination Interview: h2oAudio TriMulti-Sport open ear headphones and built-in mp3 player

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Swimming, biking, running or whatever your sport the TriMulti-Sport open ear headphones from h2oAudio can be there non-stop.   And there's a...

Techstination: Behind the Wheel of the Ford #F-150Lightning

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like behind the wheel of the Ford F-150 Lightning?   Join Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a look at the all electric vehicle, Blu...

Techstination Interview: Elite #Optimus Prime #Transformer robot Arrives From #Robosen

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robosen creates the Elite Optimus Prime.  A robotic version of the Optimus Prime Transformer priced at 699 dollars.   What can it do? &...

A push for more automotive technicians by GM

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   The number of new electric vehicles coming to market means...

Bandai bringing Star Wars Grogu Tamagotchi to fans

20 Oct 2022

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  There’s excitement again in Tamagotchi virtual pet land with B...

Techstination Interview- Tech in classrooms poised for more growth: GP Bullhound

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From gamification to augmented reality and virtual reality, more tech is on its way to classrooms.  GP Bullhound is forecasting rapid growth and ...

Google ups the ante again with Pixel 7s

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Google again is proving it is serious about taking on the likes ...

Techstination interview: New CyberSecurity threats and new tools to help from Google

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's CyberSecurity month and the scams can be tougher and tougher to detect.   Google is offering advice and new tools.   Expert K...

iRobot's innovations in the Roomba Combo J7+

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   How do you come up with a smart design for a combination r...

Fall fun by a fire

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Gadgets for spending time outdoors this fall.  BioLite Fire...

CyberLink 2022 Director Suite offers more features and AI

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The 2022 edition of  Director Suite from CyberLink is out…...

Techstination Interview: Ford opens Atlanta Research and Innovation Center

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Ford Atlanta Research and Innovation Center officially opens.   The significance and mission?   Ford's senior manager of in-ve...

BrainHQ app proves challenging but worthwhile

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   There is some serious science behind BrainHQ from Posit Sc...

Techstination Interview: More options for better WiFi: the latest from Linksys

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All of those connections in the home are adding up.   What are the options for better WiFi?   Linksys managing director of consume...

Xplora expands smartwatches for kids with new X6 models

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Xplora has become the number one smartwatch for kids in Europe a...

BlendJet portable blenders continue to grow (in more ways than one)

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  They are the number one brand of blender direct to consumer…bu...

GM Field Service Engineer Brittany Grande boosts auto tech recruiting

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She is a top Corvette Field Service Engineer.  Brittany Grande's story is helping GM in its effort to train and recruit automotive technicians as...

Techstination Interview: iRobot Roomba J7+ Combo available now to clean any floor

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

iRobot put lots of smart engineering into the Roomba J7+ Combo.  And then there is the AI and a new OS.   Details?  Product Manage...

Techstination Interview: What you should know about #Google's #Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's so special about those new Pixel 7 cameras and other features from Google.   The company's Andrea Willis joins Techstination's Fred F...

Science, fun found in Nat Geo Kids Weird But True World 2023

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  There’s science, there’s fun and lots of captivating content...

Reboot Your Age app focuses on habits and health

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Reboot Your Age is the name of an app designed along with a new ...

NASA aims to stop asteroid collisions with DART

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   It’s the stuff of science fiction movies….but in this ...

ErGear making more affordable electric standings desks

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   If you are anything like me…you’ve spent way too many ...

Anker Soundcore Space Series Q45 and A40 offer impressive sound and comfort

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The latest Space Series from Anker’s Soundcore brand is design...

Casio's latest Privia digital pianos deliver sound, feel and style

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   Casio is out with a new line of Privia digital pianos….t...

eyeVue Smart Binoculars can help you stay in the moment

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   Using your phone as a tool for smart binoculars.  Tha...

Techstination Interview: Bandai unveils Tamagotchi Grogu Nano: Brand Mgr. Tanya Sexton

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bandai has unveiled the next Tamagotchi Star Wars collaboration... Grogu Nano.  Details and game play?    Brand Manager Tanya Sext...