Techstination
Episodes
Dropshot using tech for Pickleball scoring
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some tech help is on the way for scoring in Pickleball. A s...
UVCeed Smart Disinfecting Lid for stainless thermal cups
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Those stainless steel thermal cups with plastic lids have bee...
Transplanting brain stage waves to combat insomnia and more: NeuroLight
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Alexander Poltorak is a theoretical physicist who has turned his atte...
Ping Cares affordable smart watch for older adult safety
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making an affordable smart watch for the health and safety of older ad...
Gigafact assists newsrooms in filtering misinformation
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Gigafact is the name of a non-profit working with local newsrooms aroun...
Online holiday spending forecast from Adobe
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How much will we be spending online this coming holiday season?...
GM building bike safety tech into Chevy Traverse
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Autumn can be a great time of year for getting out on a bike….but driv...
Techstination interview: Harbor baby monitor adds Remote Night Nanny capability
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harbor Baby Monitor adding Remote Night Nanny capability to help parents get more sleep. How? What sets Harbor apart? CEO and co-founder Kevin Lavelle...
More power, lifting and eye catching design in Roborock Qrevo Curv
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With lots of competition in the robotic vacuum space, Roborock is ste...
Toniebox adds audiobooks and more for learning and fun
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination interview: PenFed Foundation boosts veteran entrepreneurs
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination interview: PenFed Foundation boosts veteran entrepreneurs
Techstination interview: EV fence sitter? Ford offers new Power Promise.
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the fence when it comes to electric vehicles? Ford is out with a Power Promise that includes free home chargers and installation. Details? Mod...
Google's Pixel Watch 3 features better battery and display and more
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google has been winning lots of fans…including one here…for the P...
Techstination Interview: Pebblebee innovates with Universal tracker for Apple and Android
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finally a tracker that can be set up for either Apple Find My or Google Find My Device. Pebblebee Universal brings versatility. Details? Founder an...
Techstination interview: The Promise and Peril of CRISPR- editor Dr. Neal Baer
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Promise and Peril of CRISPR is a new book from editor Dr. Neal Baer and Johns Hopkins University Press. The benefits gene editing may be unlimited...
Techstination interview: CyberLink brings more AI tools to video and photo creators
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CyberLink is putting more AI into video and image editing tools for creators with a focus on ease of use. Creative Director David Morgan shows how in ...
Koolboks disrupting with refrigeration powered by the sun
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Koolboks is the name of a ground breaking company providing refrigerati...
Innovation for the kitchen and beyond. Planetary Design & Bamboozle
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some innovation for the kitchen and beyond. Planetary Design is t...
Techstination interview: Dropshot bringing tech to Pickleball scoring
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pickleball scoring confusion? Dropshot is bringing a tech solution using an electronic score display. And the app does even more. Founder Josh Brown...
Soundcore Space One Pro headphones with twist and fold up design
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Soundcore brand at Anker is at it again…winning some high praise ...
Techstination interview: UVCeed creates lid to make thermal cups safer
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making thermal cups safer to drink from. That's what UVCeed is doing with a new sterilizing cap. How does it work? Co-founder Justin Beyer chats ...
Techstination interview: Brain stage transplants for insomnia? NeuroLight founder Alexander Poltorak
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is a brain stage transplant and how might it help to cure insomnia and possibly more? NeuroLight founder Alexander Poltorak explains in this Tech...
Ford Engineering Laboratory in Dearborn marks 100th anniversary
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is newly renovated and welcoming back more innovators. The Ford ...
Techstination interview: Gigafact creates Parser non-partisan fact checking AI tool for newsrooms
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gigafact is using AI in the Parser AI tool to combat misinformation. How does the non-partisan fact checking work? Co-founder Robyn Sundlee chats with...
Reolink Altas PT Ultra offers continuous 4K recording and more
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a lot of competition…very good competition….in the home...
Techstination interview: GM using tech in Chevy Traverse to make cycling safer
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GM systems engineer Mike Fry knows first hand about the dangers of cycling on the road. He was hit by a vehicle last year. And he has worked on new te...
Backup by BioLite offers new approach to emergency power
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. BioLite is taking a fresh and smart approach to providing emergency power ...
Techstination interview: Koolboks innovates in refrigeration for where it is needed most
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a pharmacist in sub-Saharan Africa saw what the lack of refrigeration meant for the many, he took action. Ayoola Dominic created Koolbocks, an in...
Chalmers University researchers advance carbon fiber batteries
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They have been working on building carbon fiber batteries for years and n...
Techstination Interview: Front Door's American Home Shield touts value of home warranty coverage
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the differences between homeowner's insurance and a home warranty? Questions about value of a home warranty? Front Door American Home ...
Nebular Capsule Air arrives...fun and very portable projector
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Capsule Air is a new projector from Anker’s Nebula brand….design...
Techstination interview: PingCares smart affordable watch for older adult safety
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PingCares has developed a smart, cell connected watch designed for older adult safety. And the focus is on affordability for the 89 dollar device and ...
ScreenGeni.us aims to use AI to help you find what to stream
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. ScreenGeni.us is the name of a startup that is aiming to use AI to ...
Techstination interview: Roborock making robotic vacuuming more uplifting
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With smart new robotic vacuums, the Qrevo Curv and Qrevo Slim, Roborock is offering unique innovations again. An uplifting experience? Check out th...
Techstination Interview: Ford Engineering Laboratory marks 100th anniversary
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ford Engineering Laboratory, newly renovated and welcoming back teams of engineers in Dearborn, is marking its 100th anniversary. And the work the...
Techstination interview: Backup by BioLite offers self install emergency power solution
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BioLite has unveiled Backup by BioLite to bring ease and affordability to emergency backup power in the home. How does it work? VP of Product Managem...
The Second Fifty- Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Second Fifty…Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond is ...
Techstination Interview: Ome innovates again with updated Smart Knob for kitchen safety
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ome has launched its next generation Smart Knob for kitchen safety to support aging in place and more. Sleeker and easier to install and smart. Foun...
Apple iPhone 16 phones arriving this week
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is an annual ritual …and the new iPhones from Apple are due in s...
Apple Watch Series 10 and new AirPods arriving
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s that time of year. New iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods are ...
Astrum Tech delivers headphone line featuring style and solid sound
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Astrum Tech is new in the consumer audio space and is out with som...
Techstination interview: Researchers at Chalmers U. report carbon fiber battery breakthrough
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden report a big step forward in carbon fiber batteries. What might lighter weight batteries with carbon fibe...
Techstination Interview: OWC unveils Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSDs
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OWC has unveiled the breakthrough Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD. What will the higher speed storage mean for pros, creators and consumers? Founder a...
A new flagship camera from GoPro...and more
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. GoPro’s new flagship camera, the Hero 13 Black has arrived and it u...
Techstination Interview: Hex Bots unleashes fun with Wall Crawler Gecko
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kids love to put a scare into grown-ups. With the Wall Crawler Gecko from the Hex Bots brand and Spin Master they'll have hours of fun doing just ...
Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro for serious work
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lots of folks these days are using iPads as a primary computer. The...
Global Rescue sees business travel continuing to recover
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Business travel is continuing to rebound according to a recent survey...
Polydrops opens orders for most energy efficient RV
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What is being called the world’s most energy efficient RV h...
Furlings bring screen free plush interactive fun for kids
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A fun plush tech toy for kids…that is screen free. Furlings have arri...
Techstination interview: ScreenGeni.us aims to stop the what to watch scroll
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much time do you spend searching for what to stream? ScreenGeni.us aims to stop the scroll. How? Founder and CEO Daniel Sieberg chats with Techs...
Techstination interview: Space One Pro headphones, 3 in 1 charger & new projectors from Anker
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a new 4K Nebular projector, Soundcore Space One headphones and a smart 3 in 1 portable charger, Anker is making a splash at IFA in Berlin. Anker&...
Most Americans are without an estate plan-online help
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Two out of every three Americans don’t have an estate plan. Few of us...
Techstination Interview: Smart lenses and bigger battery- GoPro Hero 13 Black unveiled
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With smart lenses, a bigger battery and more, GoPro has unveiled the Hero13 Black along with the smaller and cheaper GoPro Hero. Details? VP of Global...
Techstination Interview: What sets Eufy Omni S1 Pro apart? Eufy's Michaela Paris.
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anker's Eufy brand has engineered the impressive Omni S1 Pro robotic floor cleaner. What are some features that set it apart? Eufy's Michae...
Bird Buddy Smart Hummingbird Feeder takes flight
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We see an awful lot of gadgets and tech here….but the folks at Bird Bu...
Concerns about vaping as kids return to school
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest statistics show one in ten kids in high school are vaping. T...
IBM brings more AI to U S Open Tennis fans
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. IBM has been a technology partner of the USTA for more than three...
Techstination Interview: Survey finds more business travel bouncing back
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Survey finds more business travel bouncing back. But there are still challenges. The Global Rescue Companies CEO Dan Richards chats with Techstinatio...
Techstination Interview: Back to school search trends from Google
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's trending in back to school searches? Google Technology Expert Robert Ferrara chats with Technstination's Fred Fishkin about the trends...
Microsoft Copilot + Surface Laptop offering power, convenience and AI smarts
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The age of the Copilot + PCs is here. I’ve been loo...
A no compromise EV truck? GMC Sierra Denali EV.
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An all electric pickup truck with no compromises? The GMC Sie...
Techstination Interview: American Lung Association warns for student vaping dangers
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vaping by students has been on the rise and with the start of a new school year, the American Lung Association has some words of caution. Dr. Panagis ...
Impressive performance from Eufy Omni S1 robotic floor cleaner
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, Your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Eufy Omni S1 Pro from Anker doesn’t look like any other roboti...
Artiphon Orba 2 music creativity and fun
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Artiphon is a company that is opening doors to fun and music creation....
Techstination Interview: Techstination Interview: AARP The Magazine Tech Made Easy Guide
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Older adults and tech? Some surprises... AARP The Magazine's latest Tech Made Easy Guide. Technology Editor Jim Lenahan chats with Techstinatio...
New Pixel phones, watches and buds arriving from Google
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google has unveiled its latest phones, watches and Pixel buds...
Techstination Interview: IBM bringing more AI to US Open for tennis fans
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IBM continues its partnership with the USTA and is bringing more AI into the fan experience at the US Open. How? IBM's Kristi Kolski chats with ...
GetSetUp helps older adults with Medicare changes and more
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Get Set Up is an ever growing service offering online classes ...
Techstination Interview: What is the Elderverse? VR to improve the lives of older adults.
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Elderverse? VR to improve the lives of older adults. The impact and the potential? Mynd Immersive CEO Chris Brickler chats with Techstinat...
Techstination Interview: GMC Sierra Denali EV offers big range and more
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The EV versions of GMC's Sierra Denali are arriving with big range and more. A no compromises EV truck? Product and Marketing Manager Maher Hama...
Techstination Interview: Astrum Tech brings style and substance to new headphone line
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Astrum Tech has entered the wireless headphone and earbud market with style and substance. The line up? CEO M.K. Pansari chats with Techstination&#...
Robin Knows designed to offer tech support and online protection
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Everyone runs into problems with phones, computers, smart home gear, you n...
Summer of Lifetime inspires kids in science, math and more
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Brian Taylor had a great career as a three point marksman in the NBA and th...
New toys with tech on the way: The Toy Insider
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lots of new toys with tech are arriving…and many will bring back memories...
Most people avoid estate planning. So August is National Make a Will Month. Where to start? Online! LegalZoom Senior Director Ashley Robinson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most people avoid estate planning. So August is National Make a Will Month. Where to start? Online! LegalZoom Senior Director Ashley Robinson c...
Ford Chicago Assembly Plant celebrates 100th anniversary
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This month Ford is celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of its Chica...
Techstination interview: Interactive and huggable Furlings arrive from Funrise toys
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Furlings interactive and huggable toys arrive from Funrise. How were they designed? What will kids love? Brand Manager Aubrey Howard and Senior Desi...
Princeton Astrophysicist Lia Medeiros on black holes and inspiration
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lia Medeiros is an astrophysicist at Princeton University, has been a...
Techstination Interview: Last Mile Education Fund helps students complete degrees
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Last Mile Education Fund helps students who run into hardships, complete their college degrees. How and why? Founder and CEO Ruthe Farmer chats ...
Techstination Interview: New phones, watches and buds at Made by Google event
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here come new Pixel 9 phones from Google along with Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Bud devices. So what's new? Google's Peter Du chats with Techsti...
Techstination Interview: Super efficient P21 RV from Polydrops now open to order
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Polydrops super efficient P21 RV is officially open for pre-orders. Towable by EVs and more and solar powered. More? Co-founder Kyunghyun Lew chats ...
Techstination interview: Yahoo Sports delivers updated Fantasy App. What's new?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new look and some new reasons to play fantasy football on Yahoo Sports' Fantasy app. Such as? Head of Product and Technology Georg...
Squad Mobility moves forward with Solar City Car
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Squad Mobility, based in the Netherlands, is a step closer to bringing sol...
Techstination Interview: Artiphon brings innovation to music creation
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smart instruments for creatives. That's what Artiphon has delivered with the Orba 2 and Chorda. The story behind the innovations? Chief Produ...
Summer Olympics Search Trends
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Summer Olympics of 2024 are in the books….and the games kept lots...
Wolfbox Car Fridge is more than cool
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s more competition in the fridge on the go space. The ...
Techstination interview: Mustang and Bronco branded e-bikes coming from Ford
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here come Mustang and Bronco branded e-bikes from Ford...starting at about four thousand dollars. Details on the rides in this Techstination interview...
Dueling forecasts on consumer tech spending
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. Dueling forecasts on consumer tech spending in the U.S.. The Consumer Technology Ass...
Techstination interview: Robin Knows app aims to help with tech and scams
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Knows is the name of an app from Triptych that aims to help those over 50 with tech issues and help prevent scams. How? CEO Chris Johnston chats...
Power on the go-Wolfbox MegaVolt24 and Mighty Boost
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your desination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Small batteries for some peace of mind. The Wolfbox MegaVolt...
Wide views with Reolink Argus 4 Pro security cam
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, Your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. You’ve got lots of choices these days when it comes to smart secur...
Techstination Interview: Gold medalists, chocolate muffin man among Olympics search trends
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's trending with Olympic searches online? Some are predictable and some surprising, like the Chocolate Muffin Man. Google trends expert Jocely...
Ford unveils updated Hybrid Maverick and Lobo models
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford has revamped the best selling Maverick Hybrid mid-sized truck of...
Ford celebrating Chicago Assembly Plant 100th anniversary
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ford is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Assembly Plant. A look back in this Techstination interview with Ford Heritage Brand Manager ...
Voyager Free 20 ear buds from HP Poly
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you had a falling out with your ear buds? HP Poly has designed the ...
Techstination Interview- New toys with tech arriving: The Toy Insider
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The mid summer arrival of new toys with tech? The highlights? The Toy Insider's Charlene DeLoach chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination Interview: Princeton astrophysicist Lia Medeiros on black holes and paying it forward
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As her exploration of black holes continues, Princeton astrophysicist Lia Medeiros finds joy in giving back. She fascinated inner city students taking...
Techstination Interview: Ford updates the Maverick Hybrid and adds Lobo model
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ford brings a new standard big center screen to the updated Maverick Hybrid pickup and adds Lobo models. The features? Brand Manager James Gilpin cha...
Tick Talk 5 latest smart watch-phone for kids
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest smart phone watch for kids from Tick Talk is out….and ...
A new flagship floor cleaner from iRobot
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Hard to believe that it has been three decades since the word Roomba ...