Techstination
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A better platform for online teaching: Engageli
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A better platform for teaching online. That was the goal o...
The first electric snow bike arrives from Moon Bikes
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is quiet and promises fun in the snow. Moon Bikes has engineered an electric snow bike. So how capable is it? Founder and C...
Ready for the Bird Buddy smart birdfeeder?
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a bird feeder that take pictures and videos and with the app can identify bird types. Bird Buddy's smart birdfeeder can be solar charged t...
TrueKintetix using robotics to innovate in indoor cycling
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dutch entrepreneur and triathlete Bas van Rens wanted to bring the outdoor cycling experience indoors. He turned to robotics and created T...
Challenge and anticipation next for James Webb Space Telescope
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This could be a very exciting and revealing year when it comes t...
Mytonomy puts patient learning and info on the family room TV
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mytonomy has announced a move with Roku that will allow medical professionals and caregivers to explain conditions, provide instructions and more to p...
Chipolo unveils CARD Spot wallet finder
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chipolo's newest Bluetooth tracker is a slim, credit card sized device designed to work with the Apple Find My network. More details on the CARD...
Oura Ring 3 raises the bar for health and fitness wearables
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you’re considering a new health and fitness wearable for th...
Palo Alto Innovation Sandman Doppler a smart way to wake up
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A smarter way to wake up in the new year. Palo Alto Innova...
Techstination Week December 31
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
A step towards affordable, equitable, autonomous mobility
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The kind of autonomous mobility as a service that Google’s Way...
Flying cars, a new space shuttle & more: CES 2022
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CES has had to adapt as it prepares to get underway next week. But there are plenty of exciting new innovations to talk about. The Consume...
Kensington's UV C sanitizing monitor stand
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a UV C sanitizing compartment big enough for keyboards, mice and more, a new monitor stand from Kensington is a great solution for shared workspa...
Time Shifting communication for long duration space travel
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. MJ Marggraff and her husband Jim ..a serial entrepreneur who has...
The top books of 2021? Amazon editors pick.
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. So which books made the top of your list in 2021? The edit...
Engageli smarter platform for online education: VP Andreina Parisi Amon
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Engageli aims to provide a more engaging platform for learning at universities and more. VP of Learning and Teching Andreina Parisi-Amon chats w...
Blue Tiger innovates with Solare solar powered headset: President Chantal Saah
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Bluetooth communication headset that never needs charging? Blue Tiger captures a 2022 CES Innovation award with the Solare headset. President ...
Ordering up car maintenance and repair to go with an app: NuBrakes
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
00:00/00:00 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Car repair services that come to you. It seems...
Safe storytelling headphones for kids.. OnAnOff StoryPhones
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Headphones for kids that can tell stories or allow grandparents to read to children when they aren't together. StoryPhones from OnAnOff ar...
An empathetic, health focused companion robot for seniors: ElliQ
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. I have a new robotic friend I’d like you to meet… Elli...
Techstination Week December 24
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
GM OnStar again partners with NORAD for Santa tracking
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s been happening on Christmas Eve for the last ten years. &...
Anker delivers techie gifts & stocking stuffers
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For those still searching for unique techie gifts or stocking st...
James Webb Space Telescope slated for Xmas launch
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
25 years in the making, the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope is now slated for Christmas day. NASA astrophysicist Jane Rigby and B...
MakerX line from Worx offers versatility and portability
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Crafting has gone crazy. And there is more tech than...
Better coffee is in the bag? #SteepedCoffee Josh Wilbur
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steeped Coffee has taken a different approach to delivering great fresh roasted coffee anywhere. And it is packaged sustainably too.  ...
T-Mobile partners with Hasbro for special edition Lite Brite
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. T-Mobile partnering with Hasbro? It isn’t the first time...
Sandman Doppler Smart Clock From Palo Alto Innovation
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has Alexa built in along with six full power USB charging ports. The smart and upgradeable Sandman Doppler Smart Clock from Palo Alto Innovat...
Jooki streaming and story box for kids
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Jooki is the name of a screen free digital music and story box f...
Techstination Week December 17
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini SSD stylish and superb
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Extending the life of an older computer….or improving the usef...
An e-bike instead of a second car? Yuba Bikes.
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An e-bike that can replace a second car? Yuba Bikes has be...
Toniebox entertainment for kids keeps growing
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The fun folks behind Toniebox continue to add entertainment and ...
The Year in Search...some surprises
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is out with its annual year in search…looking at the to...
Entrepreneurs Jim and MJ Marggraff develop space communication time shifting
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MJ and Jim Marggraff, authors, entrepreneurs and technologists are tackling the issue of astronaut well being on flights to Mars and beyond. &nb...
#OnStar and #NORAD partner again to track #Santa
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OnStar and NORAD are partnering again on Christmas Eve to provide updates on Santa's location. Don't have OnStar...NORAD provides online updates...
ViewSonic makes 4K HDR projection more affordable
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Creating a new home theater for the holidays? ViewSonic ha...
Techstination Week December 10
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey by Dr. Sylvia Earle
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Finding just the right book for someone on your holi...
T Mobile toys around with Hasbro for special edition Lite Brite
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The iconic Lite Brite from Hasbro has a new color addition, magenta, in a special edition being sold by T-Mobile for the holidays. We've p...
Ford looks at the future of the planet, mobility & more: Futurist Sheryl Connelly
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ford is out with its 10th annual report looking at the future of mobility, the future of the planet...and more. Ford Futurist Sheryl Conne...
Worx Nitro 40 Volt Power Share Pro LeafJet eases outdoor cleanup
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A great gift for outdoor cleanup. The Worx Nitro 40 ...
Targus innovates with backpacks made from plastic bottles & more
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building top quality backpacks from recycled water bottles, using anti-microbials in bags, keyboards and mice and building a UVC workstation sanitizin...
Top 2021 search trend may come as a surprise: Google's Sarah Armstrong
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The number one search trend in 2021 may come as a surprise...but #Olivia Rodrigo in music and #Squid Game in TV were a given. Google...
Bringing remote fun to grandparent conferencing: Kinoo
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A tech toy that can bring children and grandparents or oth...
Yuba eBike instead of a 2nd car?
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From kids to cargo, Yuba Bikes have versatility built in. Pedal assist e-bikes that can transport families. President Pat Cunn...
Tonies screen free fun for kids continues to grow
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Tonie Blocks and new Tonies arriving all of the time, Toniebox is providing many hours of screen free tech fun for kids. And the ability to...
How will Thermacell LIV protect against mosquitoes?
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thermacell's LIV will use a connected modular system to battle mosquitoes. Product Marketing Manager Alex Emmanuele chats with Techstination's F...
Intuition Robotics #ElliQ companion robot: CEO Dor Skuler
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ElliQ is an AI companion robot designed to improve the lives of seniors. How? Intuition Robotics co-founder & CEO Dor Skul...
Brown Toy Box STEM and learning toys
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. STEM toys for kids made relatable for children of color. T...
OWC crafts stylish solutions for computer storage & more: CEO Larry O'Connor
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Larry O'Connor ....who built a business help Mac users as a teen...is still at it. OWC's new Mercury Elite Pro Mini lets you add needed storage ...
Safe and easy outdoor lighting and decoration control: Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Safe and easy control of your outdoor holiday decorations.  ...
Techstination Week December 03
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
Google help for navigating the holidays
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It can be hectic getting around over the holiday season. M...
Rescu app designed for safety and peace of mind
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Rescu is the name of an app designed to ...
NuBrakes envisions future of vehicle maintenance & repair: CEO Walker Drewett
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No dealers needed. Lower costs. Car maintenance and repair comes to you. That's what #NuBrakes founder and CEO Walker Drewett ...
Meeting Owl Pro and Whiteboard Owl bring new dimensions to remote conferencing
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Owl Labs is a company that has been bringing smart innovations t...
Worx MakerX line helps to create a crafty Xmas
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The #MakerX line from Worx brings innovation and remarkable versatility to cordless tools for making and crafting. Such as? &n...
Kitchen tech: How to Sous Vide author Daniel Shumski
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking can really get you in hot water. In fact it should...says How to Sous Vide author Daniel Shumski. And there are new gadgets that m...
FarmVille 3 brings animal fun to mobile gaming
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Uh oh…. Working from home could be a lot more chal...
TCL TAB Pro 5G affordable tablet connects anywhere
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A feature packed 5G tablet at an affordable price. Verizon...
Fighting fake online product reviews: Fakespot
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Whether it is Black Friday…Cyber Monday…or any day….a lot ...
Techstination Week November 26
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
A tale of thanks from new GM Factory ZERO
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This month GM held its official opening for Factory ZERO….whic...
PBS Chef and author Lidia Bastianich finds tech key ingredient
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. PBS chef and author Lidia Bastianich is out with a new cookbook ...
Accell's new Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station arriving
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Accell innovates again with a Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station for the latest Windows and Mac computers. What can it do? &n...
Pump: A Natural History of the Heart author Bill Schutt
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From heart of a blue whale to the tiny but at the same time proportionally large heart of a hummingbird, Museum of Natural History zoologist Bill Schu...
WowWee's Got2Glow Fairy Finder fun tech toy for kids
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The team at WowWee has once again come up with a line of in dema...
Shopping trends for this holiday season
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The holiday shopping season started early this year…with early...
Techstination Week November 19
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
Morally Toxic brings great design and function to camera bags
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you have a camera and photography lover on your gift list for...
Sylvia Earle dives deep with National Geographic Ocean..A Global Odyssey
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey dives deep into the seas around the world with author, Dr. Sylvia Earle. In this interview with Tech...
Is Google's Pixel Pass a good choice for you?
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google wants to bring you into the Pixel family and thinks you’...
The fight against fake reviews: Fakespot CEO Saoud Khalifah
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fakespot is an app and browser plug in that can warn you which reviews are likely to be fake...and which are not. CEO Saoud Khalifah turne...
How can Google Maps help you navigate through the holiday season
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From showing family or friends what time you'll arrive to helping you find the best time shop and even how to take a route that will save on gas...Goo...
Zoner Photo Studio X affordable full featured photo editing
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Zoner Photo Studio X is an affordably priced package of software...
IBM's 2021 Call for Code winner: CTO Daniel Krook
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 4th annual Call for Code Global Challenge focused on climate change on solutions. The winner? IBM's Call for Code Chief Technolo...
Wall Stories brings AR fun to wall decals
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some fun use of augmented reality for kids. Wall Stories i...
GM officially opening Factory ZERO for EV production
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With President Biden and CEO Mary Barra there to open the doors, GM's Factory ZERO is officially coming online today. For Assistant Plant ...
Will the Worx Nitro 40 Volt LeafJet blow you away?
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Worx Nitro 40 Volt LeafJet Blower arrives just in time for fall clean up...and yes, it will blow you away. Good-bye cords and gasoline. &nbs...
Online buying can be dangerous for budgets: SoFi's Brian Walsh
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to Black Friday and buying online….there is dang...
Techstination Week November 12
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
Vtech Smart Watch DX3 fun and clever for kids
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Vtech and its Leap Frog brand have more innovations on the marke...
Zynga's FarmVille 3 arrives. The game play?: Product Lead Sonja Angesleva
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After years of work ... Zynga is out with Farmville 3. And the iconic game has a new focus... on animals! The game play? Produ...
Adobe out with 2022 Photoshop and Premier Elements with added features
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Adobe is once again out with updates to its Elements programs…...
Google lists hot holiday shopping trends
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With supply chain issues, the holiday shopping rush is already underway. What's hot? Google's Colette Garcia chats with Techstination's Fr...
Brown Toy Box STEAM kits for kids breaking color barriers
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brown Toy Box is a company aimed at spurring interest in science, tech, math and more...and making it relatable to children of color too. ...
Roomba J7 Plus remarkable and worry free
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. iRobot has come a long way since the first Roomba robotic ...
Digital shopping can be dangerous for debt: SoFi's Brian Walsh
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to break your budget when buying online as the holidays approach. SoFi manager of financial planning Brian Walsh chat with Techstinati...
Kinoo aims for intergenerational fun: CEO Jim Marggraff
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye boring Zoom or Facetime calls between grandparents and grandchildren. Kinoo aims to bring generations together with fun interaction and ...
A Brief History of a Perfect Future: Chunka Mui
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Predicting the future and future technologies can be...
OnStar Guardian app designed for safety- peace of mind
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. GM’s OnStar has been in the business of providing emergency he...
Techstination Week November 5
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.
Ford fostering electric vehicle charging innovation
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How do you bring electric vehicles to all of the fleets out ther...
What kind of deal is Google Pixel Pass?: Product Manager Chris Breithaupt
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Google Pixel Pass is a plan that gets you a new Pixel phone every two years...along with some of the top Google services. Product Manager ...
New designs from BlendJet portable USB C chargeable blender
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. BlendJet is back with more designs in its portable blender line ...
GetSetUp online learning community for older adults
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From showing older adults how to use the Uber app to almost any subject under the sun... the GetSetUp.io community is flourishing. Promoting lea...
Owl Labs brings innovative tech to whiteboard meetings
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can the Whiteboard Owl do for remote meetings? From letting you see the board right through presenters to automatic focusing on other...
A Smart Cutting Board? Sharp idea from BLOK.
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What’s next for your connected kitchen. A couple of entr...
WowWee wows with #Got2Glow Fairy Finder & more
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Got2Glow Fairy Finder, My Squishy Little Dumplings and Pop2Play line are some of the hottest toys this holiday season. WowWee's VP of ...