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Techstination interview: Phone free hearing help with Audien's Atom X

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a touch screen smart case that puts full control in your hands without the need for a smart phone, Audien's Atom X offers over the counter he...

AI valuable for hiring or job search: Indeed

21 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Whether you are looking for a job or looking to hire, AI is playing a bi...

Techstination interview: Napster Companion and View arrive for Macs-more to come

21 Oct 2025

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The Napster Companion and View arrive, initially for Macs. Revolutionary AI? How about the availability of thousands of experts ready to assist app...

Are you using passkeys yet for online security?

20 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you aren’t using passkeys for online security, it is worth investig...

Do you trust AI for travel planning?

17 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How much do you trust AI to do your travel planning for you? The p...

Lower cost Hero Lit with built in light from GoPro

16 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In addition to the latest 500 dollar 360 degree Max 2 camera announce...

Techstination interview- Google cybersecurity expert calls it a game of chess against the bad guys

15 Oct 2025

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It's like a game of chess staying ahead of the bad guys. So says Google cybersecurity expert Eugene Liderman. What tools can you use to improve y...

Techstination interview: A dashcam that uses AI to detect license plates & more- VUEROID

15 Oct 2025

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VUEROID is out with the S1 4K Infinite dashcam. Among the features, AI detection of license plate numbers and the ability to blur for privacy. More? ...

Max One from GoPro offers new capabilities in every direction

15 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The long time action camera pioneer GoPro has some new tricks...

Techstination interview: Tech to keep warm? Venustas updates heated apparel line.

14 Oct 2025

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Ready for the cold to arrive? Venustas is out with a refreshed line of heated apparel. Brand Manager Estelle Yang chats with Techstination's Fred ...

Techstination interview: Ford putting 2006 GT Heritage Edition up for auction

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have some deep pockets? Ford is auctioning off a 2006 GT Heritage Edition. It was the third one produced. Details? Ford Heritage and Brand Manager...

Techstination interview: What you should know about Passkeys for online security

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to online security, passkeys are being used by more and more consumers and online sites. The advantages? FIDO Alliance CEO Andrew Shi...

Clock ticking on home energy improvement assistance

14 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The clock is ticking when it comes to federal rebates for home energy i...

PSATs can help shape students goals

13 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Millions of high school students are taking the PSAT National...

Smart Driving Cars episode 401 - 20th anniversary of 2005 DARPA Challenge

11 Oct 2025

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The saga of Princeton's Prospect Eleven in the 2005 DARPA challenge 20 years ago. On episode 401 of Smart Driving Cars Princeton's Alain Kor...

Techstination interview: Rubik's WowCube game platform and more opens pre-orders

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rubik's WowCube from Cubio opens for pre-orders promising a game platform like no other. Curious? CEO Max Filin and CMO Napoleon Smith chat with...

Online help finding right car seats for kids

10 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The numbers of children who are killed or injured in cars in the U.S....

Techstination interview: Amazon promotes Rufus as more use AI for shopping

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With more people turning to AI to assist with shopping, Amazon is promoting Rufus. What can it do? Smart Shopping Expert Trae Bodge chats with Tech...

Latest devices from Amazon- what's new?

09 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There are some new Echo devices….the Dot Max and the Echo Studio comin...

Google bringing more AI into the home with latest devices

08 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Ready for more AI in your home?     There’s news from bo...

Techstination interview: How much do we trust AI for travel planning

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much do people trust AI to do their travel planning? There's a new survey from Beach.com. Lead data journalist Noah Holtgraves chats with Tec...

Techstination interview: OWC delivers new dock, SSD storage and more

07 Oct 2025

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OWC delivers a new multi high speed Ethernet docking station, SSD storage and more. Details? CEO Larry O'Connor chats with Techstination's Fr...

Techstination interview: AI and hiring or job search. What you should know.

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Employers and job seekers are using AI more than ever. How? Indeed senior talent strategy advisor Kyle M.K. chats with Techstination's Fred Fis...

New health platform on the way from Dr. Michael Roizen

07 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dr. Michael Roizen is a best selling author and the Chief Wellness Of...

Full featured Prime Docking Station from Anker arrives

06 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Anker is out with the Prime Docking Station  that is designed w...

Techstination interview: What can you do with GoPro Max 2?

03 Oct 2025

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What can you do with GoPro's Max 2? Things that you could never do before. Such as? GoPro's Chris Prado chats with Techstination's Fred F...

Online help in finding the right child safety seat

03 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some online help finding the right car safety seat for kids. The Nation...

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02 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Energy poverty is a phrase you don’t often hear in this country, but th...

Techstination interview: Clock is ticking on home energy tax incentives- what to do

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With federal tax incentives for home energy upgrades going away at the end of the year, what should you do now? Sarah Riley from American Home Shield&...

Techstination interview: PSATs this month? What students and parents should know.

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of high schoolers are taking the PSAT/NMSQT test this month. What should kids and parents know? The College Board Senior VP Priscilla Rodrigu...

HOZO Design NeoBlade smart tool for crafting and more

01 Oct 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.  A company called HOZO Design is out with the NeoBlade…bringing tech ...

iPhone shopping? Today at Apple can assist.

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the array of new iPhones on the market, some of the best deals ca...

In the market for an SUV? Gas, hybrid or electric?

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the introduction of the 2026 Kia Sportage in hybrid and internal c...

Rekor Systems brings AI to road safety

25 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     While there may be plenty to be wary of when it comes to AI…her...

What's new in Bird Buddy 2

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Bird Buddy 2 is on the way from the smart bird feeder pioneer and th...

Techstination interview: Solar Sister brings solar and promotes women entrepreneurs in Africa

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Solar Sister, a Commitment Maker at this week's Clinton Global Initiative, is bringing solar lighting and more to Africa and creating women entrep...

AI, images and responsibility

23 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI tools have made editing and manipulating photos and videos easy for ever...

Techstination interview: NASA launching mission to monitor sun and space weather

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NASA is scheduled for a trio of launches including the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory. They are designed to monitor solar and space weather. Why? ...

Techstination interview: Kids and car seats. What parents should know.

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The numbers of child deaths and injuries in cars remains staggering. What should parents know about car safety seats for different ages and growth lev...

Google's Nano Banana brings ease to image editing with AI

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI is upending the world of image and video editing. Have old faded photos...

Techstination interview: Apple picking- Which iPhone 17 is right for you

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the official arrival in stores and on carriers, how do you choose which iPhone 17 is right for you? The Air, the Pro, the Max or the basic 17? A...

CarMD Connect can offer family and vehicle peace of mind

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new device for your car to monitor its health….and keep your family...

Techstination interview: Rekor innovates for safer roads

17 Sep 2025

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Rekor Systems is using tech and AI to improve road safety. How? Executive VP Charles Degliomini chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination interview: With arrival of 2026 Sportage models- Kia offers tips on SUV shopping

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the market for an SUV. Gas? Hybrid? Electric? There are lots of factors to consider. With the company's 2026 Sportage by his side, Kia's J...

New patent awarded to adjust sound levels intuitively

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They were founders of MPOWERD, a company now part of BioLite that help...

Techstination interview: Survey from World Wildlife Fund finds nature unites us

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A survey conducted for the World Wildlife Fund finds Americans more united about nature than you might think. COO Loren Mayor chats with Techstination...

Techstination interview: What will be new in Bird Buddy 2

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Smart bird feeder pioneer Bird Buddy is coming out with Bird Buddy 2 with lots of improvements. Such as? CEO Franci Zidar chats with Techstination&#...

Here come Apple's new iPhones

16 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ready to line up for the iPhone 17? The Pro starts at 11 hundred ...

Ford unveils 2026 F-150 Lightning STX

15 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Ford have unveiled the 2026 F-150 Lightning STX….bring...

What will be new in the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid?

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Ford Maverick is the best selling hybrid truck in America…and the 2...

Google offers Pixel fans reasons to upgrade

11 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Looking for reasons to upgrade to a Pixel 10? Whether it is for t...

Techstination interview: Photo and video editing magic for all from Google's DeepMind

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Editing and restoring old photos? Re-imagining images and video? Google's DeepMind has created tools like Gemini and Nano Banana to make almost an...

Techstination interview: CarMD Connect arrives- no subscription vehicle and loved one peace of mind

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CarMD Connect arrives offering affordable vehicle health and loved one peace of mind without a subscription. Details? CarMD's Kristin Brocoff ch...

MainGear builds Retro95PC to bring back fun and memories

10 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What if a speedy gaming PC had the looks of 1995 era beige box comput...

Techstination interview: Patent issued for audio tech for more natural device interactions

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new patent for audio technology designed for more natural device interactions has been issued to two inventors. What will it enable? Seungah Jeong a...

Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim keeps you charged on the go

09 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A power bank that is thin, snaps right onto the back of your phone for wi...

Techstination interview: 2026 F-150 Lightning STX on the way from Ford

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ford has unveiled the 2026 F-150 Lightning STX. New styles, better range and towing capacity. More? Marketing Manager Will Marchand chats with Tec...

Anker Nano Charging Station offers power and versatility

08 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A charging station that you’ll wonder how you got along without. ...

Grandparent Merit Badges offer screen free fun for kids

05 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some screen free fun for kids and grandparents. Dave Grunenwald ha...

Zoner Studio captures honor for image editing software

04 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Expert Imaging and Sound Association is out with its EISA Awards ...

Techstination interview: One Is All brings smarts to pet care and grooming

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From smart grooming kits to automatic feeders, OneIsAll is bringing more tech to pet care. Details? Chief Marketing Officer Helen Wang chats with Tech...

Techstination interview: Scammers targeting students- what to watch out for

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From job offers to student loans, scammers are targeting students. What to watch out for? Capital One head of retail bank fraud Melanie Roller chats...

Envision Ally AI assistant making museum accessible

03 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Ally AI assistant from Envision is a key feature of the company’s u...

Ally Solo smart glasses for vision assistance on the way

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Envision has opened pre-orders for its latest smart glasses designed to...

GetSetUp sponsored team captures a first at Senior Games

01 Sep 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The online community GetSetUp…which has attracted millions of users t...

GetSetUp's Helen uses AI to assist with aging services

29 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An AI tool called Helen is being used to help users of the GetSetUp l...

iOptron SkyTracker Pro for shooting the night sky

28 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you are a night sky enthusiast, this is the right time of year to ...

Back to school search help from Google

27 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. From new computers and phones to the basics…remember pencils… it ...

Alert Live comes to Pebblebee Universal Clip tracker

26 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Fast on the heels of new alert capabilities for the Pebble Universal ...

Techstination interview: What's new in the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ford has unveiled the 2026 Maverick Hybrid. What's new? Maverick Brand Manager James Gilpin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Google makes use of star power to unveil new Pixel line up

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     With the introduction of its Pixel 10 andWatch 4 devices….whic...

Solar powered garden fountain kits -fun and easy

22 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. I like pretty much anything that is powered by the sun. Whether it ...

The new Pixel devices from Google are arriving. Upgrade?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the new Pixel 10 devices and Pixel Watch 4 models arriving....should you upgrade? Google's Peter Du chats with Techstination's Fred Fis...

Foxit simplifying creation of Web based PDF forms

21 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Foxit has a long history of providing more affordable and innovative PDF ...

Techstination interview: MAINGEAR finds lots of interest in Retro95 PC

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Built on a whim for fun, computer maker MAINGEAR is finding lots of interest in the Retro95 PC! The story behind it (and the company)? Co-founder ...

What to know about Ford's Universal EV Platform

20 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making EVs more affordable. At a time when government backing for ...

Techstination interview: How Move Shoot Move simplifies astrophotography

19 Aug 2025

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Move Shoot Move's NOMAD is designed for portability and ease of use to enable astrophotography. How? Company ambassador Steven Barnes chats wit...

Guided Learning AI tool from Google part 2

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Guided Learning is the name of a new AI tool from Google designed to h...

Google offers Guided Learning AI tool for students

18 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Guided Learning is the name of a new AI tool from Google designed to h...

Techstination interview: Envision Ally Solos AI glasses designed for blind-low vision independence

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Envision Ally Solos glasses are designed to use AI to bring more independence to blind and low vision users. How? Co-founder Karthik Kannan chats w...

The science and hydration innovation from Liquid IV

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. You probably already know how important it is to stay hydrated…something...

Tamron offers photo and video free master classes

14 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We are all taking more pictures these days. Most often with a smartph...

Techstination interview: Grandparent Merit Badges offer screen free fun for kids

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He is an attorney and real estate exec who now writes books for children and has created booklets featuring Grandparent Merit Badges. Dave Grunenwald...

Techstination interview: Pebblebee enhances safety for users with Alert Live

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pebblebee has turned its Universal Clip tracker into a first class personal safety device that can send out notifications complete with location in an...

Techstination interview: Foxit creates new tools for Web based PDF creation

13 Aug 2025

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Latest Foxit tools for Web based PDF creation aim to improve speed and security. How? SDK Team Lead Jeff Brand chats with Techstination's Fred F...

Ford marking Bronco's 60th anniversary

13 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford is marking the 60th anniversary of the Bronco this month. It f...

Techstination interview: Staying charged everywhere- new Nano series devices from Anker

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For on the go or on the desk, new Nano series power banks and charger from Anker can keep you powered. The features? Anker's Jenna Rogers chats...

Anker delivers new Nano series solutions to stay powered

12 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker is out with some new additions to its Nano series to help you s...

Napster looks to democratize AI tools for all

11 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The name Napster has a storied legacy in the tech world. Now the name ...

NHTSA focuses on hot car danger awareness

08 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It happens every year. Dozens of children in the U.S. lose their lives in...

Techstination interview: New AI learning tools from Google for back to school

07 Aug 2025

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Just in time for back to school, Google is introducing new AI tools for education. Such as?Google Tech Expert Andrea Willis chats with Techstination&#...

Pebblebee Clip adds safety companion features

07 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Pebblebee have added new features to the company’s Clip Un...

Natura AI creates HumanPods for AI interaction

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Natura AI is the name of a natural language way to use AI in a very huma...

Techstination interview: iOptron boosts night sky photography

05 Aug 2025

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Inspired by images of the Milky Way, more folks are trying their hand at night sky photography. iOptron makes star tracking gear that can help. Sale...

Techstination interview: Innovation in hydration-the science behind Liquid IV

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Staying hydrated during the summer months can be a challenge. What is the science behind Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier? Sr. Director of Scientific A...

Techstination interview: Tamron University offering free master classes in photography-videography

05 Aug 2025

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With an impressive line up of knowledgeable instructors, Tamron University is offering free master classes in photography and videography. More info? ...

T-Satellite brings connectivity to the wilderness

05 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The new T-Satellite service being offered by T-Mobile that allows users to...

New iPhone for back to school? Apple makes it easy.

04 Aug 2025

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to back to school. Sorry ...

Techstination interview: Ford marks 60th anniversary of the Bronco

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ford is marking the 60th anniversary of the Bronco with a Heritage Edition. The storied history? Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats with Tec...

AI on campus- researchers look at impact Part 3

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The use of AI on many campuses today is creating mistrust, anxiety and...