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Innovation in toilets? Rechargeable? Portable and no smell? Go anywhere? We get to the bottom of the Dry Flush Laveo in this Techstination interview with CEO Doug Rice.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A tool to help with video creation using AI. Pictory is the name of the platform being used by creators and a wide range of businesses to turn webinars, blogs and even documents…into visual content. Co-founder and CEO Vikram Chalana .. “Pictory is intended for non-videographers. So for you and I who are not in the video produc...

A table saw for kids? Meet ChompSaw and other great STEM and tech toys! Like a solar powered motorized flower and a build it yourself electronic soccer game. The Toy Insider's Taylor Battle chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

How can AI be better adopted for those with accessibility needs? The University of Phoenix has taken a look at the issues. VP of Accessibility and Student Affairs Kelly Hermann chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a new musical game in town…Hitster Music Bingo…fun for family and friend get togethers blending bingo with favorite tunes . The songs are played on a smart phone through the game’s app. Jumbo Group U.S. Marketing Manager Natasha Coppin..says it can bring generations together.. “Music is a really powerful connector. It...

TAO Clean is an electric toothbrush that brings style and self-sanitizing to your bathroom vanity. Is it worthwhile? CEO Marcus Hatcher chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

When children are left behind or find their way into cars in summer, the results are often tragic. NHTSA and the Ad Council are raising awareness with a new campaign. NHTSA senior safety specialist Laura Dunn chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

In some states, the numbers of pedestrian fatalities on roads has been coming down. But with over 67 hundred last year, the battle continues. Governors' Highway Safety Association expert Adam Snider chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to a heavy duty smart padlock, we’ve been impressed with the versatility offered by eLinkSmart. It is IP67 waterproof and shockproof and has a USB-C rechargeable battery that lasts up to two years on a charge. About that versatility… there is unlocking via fingerprint recognition, up to 98 users can be registered...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How do you come up with a new way to communicate. After working for years with the likes of NASA and Apple, Mark Drummond has created an app called Pixi Garden…on iOS initially…that uses AI and augmented reality to enable some fun new communication… “Say that you want to want to send Elsa from Frozen to your 12 year old niece...

A vehicle theft every 48 seconds in the U.S.? What can you do? GM Vehicle Security Lead George Baker has some tips in this interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In the midst of summer…more smart cooling power is always welcome. The folks at Rowan Home Appliances have a variety of both portable and window air conditioners under the Zafro brand that are smart and efficient. We’ve had a look at a U-Shaped 10 thousand BTU model designed to be quiet and powerful enough to cool up to 450 sq...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Best selling author Richard Louv is back with  … Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World.    Louv is the author of Last Child in the Woods and other books and coined the phrase “nature deficit disorder.”  And he says scientific studies have caught up with our instincts.  And now there is focus on the senses…many...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Using examples from his own backyard…best selling author Richard Louv is taking readers on another journey … Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World.    It is beautifully written…using examples from Louv’s own life experiences and those of others. For instance…he writes about early memories… “I spent most of my...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.    It’s a toaster that you won’t be hiding on the kitchen counter.   The Revolution R180 Connect Plus Smart Toaster….has a beautiful touch screen that can display time, date and weather or act as a digital photo frame.   And when you want to toast…select from dozens of bread options and select the precise doneness you want fr...

The plug-in or balcony solar movement is growing in the U.S. with some help from non-profit Bright Saver. How can you join in and save money on your electric bill? Bright Saver co-founder Rupert Mayer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.    Are you ready for a personal EVTOL?   That an electric vertical take off and landing vehicle…in other words…a flying car.   Doroni Aerospace has designed the H1-X…which it is taking pre-orders for now.   It hopes to begin deliveries in 2028.   It is a two seater that can be charged with an EV charger.   CEO Doron Merdinger...

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundcation is urging state and federal officials to address climate fueled disasters. How? RWJ Foundation Chief Science Officer, Dr. Alonzo Plough, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Help for those people caring for others with dementia. A digital therapy platform and app developed by researchers at the University of East Anglia has been effective according to a new study. Lead Researcher Dr. Naoko Kishita chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Just in time for summer travel season, Anker’s eufy brand is out with the SmartTrack Card E40. It is a credit card shaped tracker…that you can carry easily in your wallet. One of the great features…becoming a bit more common now…is that it works with both Apple Find My and Google Find. Also…it charges up wirelessly with any Qi...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The summer months , statistically are the deadliest months for young drivers. State Farm’s Jon Wey the numbers are frightening…overall….but.. “We also know that summertime night time driving is particularly risky, Fred. The fatal crash rate at night for teens is three times as high as that for adult drivers. Think about that....

Can digital brain games determine your career suitability? A study conducted at the University of Minnesota for the armed services found that they can. How? Brain HQ was created by Posit Science, where CEO Henry Mahncke had a chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. You probably know about IMDB and how it lets you look up movies and TV shows and the people in them. Well, now there is GeneratedDB…a database designed for AI creators and the generated AI characters. Generated Group CEO Tanya Porquez… “There are so many creators out there and so many people are getting into this video AI vide...

The Eufy Security brand from Anker Innovations has an impressive deal on the new LocalSecure bundle. Full home security without a subscription. What's included? Eufy Security Global PR Lead Janet Jin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. While work continues on Project Purple roller coaster…towering over the skyline at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, the them park is innovating with a new concept…an area called Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk. There’s the food.. “So down at Riptide Seafood, we have the fried shrimp and the clam strips and then you ge...