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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 Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a lot of competition…very good competition….in the home security camera business these days. The latest from Reolink, maker of some good, reliable cameras, is the Altas PT Ultra…featuring ColorX Night Vision, pan and tilt, automatic tracking and the ability to record 4K continuously. It sets up easily through the Reoli...

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 tech in the Chevy Traverse designed to make cycling safer. Fry chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. BioLite is taking a fresh and smart approach to providing emergency power in the home with a system called Backup by BioLite…now up on Kickstarter. It is a self installed energy system that can go, for instance, alongside or on top of a refrigerator…to keep it and other kitchen equipment running for up to 60 hours during a pow...

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 innovative solar powered solution...and made it affordable. How? Dominic chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They have been working on building carbon fiber batteries for years and now researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden say a new breakthrough could lead to commercialization in the near future. Professor Leif Asp says carbon fiber will bring lighter weight batteries and greater efficiency to electric vehicles a...

What are the differences between homeowner's insurance and a home warranty? Questions about value of a home warranty? Front Door American Home Shield's Meredith Sprecher chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Capsule Air is a new projector from Anker’s Nebula brand….designed for fun. It is a 720p projector featuring Google TV…not the highest resolution… but it can go anywhere…and runs up to 2 hours on a charge. It has flexible mounting options….including an add on Capsule Power Bank Tripod…gives you extended playtime..that buye...

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 the service. Details? Founder Sean Liu chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

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 help you decide what to watch.    Tech veteran Daniel Sieberg is the founder and CEO.. “There are more than 2 million video on demand titles available across movies and TV shows these days.  There are now dozens, if not hundreds, of streaming services from w...

With smart new robotic vacuums, the Qrevo Curv and Qrevo Slim, Roborock is offering unique innovations again. An uplifting experience? Check out the Curv in this Techstination chat with Roborock's Michelle Newburgh.

The Ford Engineering Laboratory, newly renovated and welcoming back teams of engineers in Dearborn, is marking its 100th anniversary. And the work there has unearthed some surprises. Senior Collections Archivist Ciera Casteel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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 Management Ryan Gist chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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 a new book from Debra Whitman. She is former staff director for the Senate Special Committee on Aging and is Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP. So what about those 7 big questions? “How long will I live and will I be healthy? Will I lose my memory and h...

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. Founder and CEO Akshita Iyer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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 stores at the end of the week. And again…with the iPhone 16…the photo and video capabilities take center stage. There’s a new Camera Control Sensor situated on the right side of the phone….that can be used to launch the camera app, take a photo or record videos....

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s that time of year. New iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods are on the way. So what’s the big news? The new Apple Watch Series 10 devices will have bigger screens…about 30 percent bigger.. but will be thinner. They’ll also be able to detect sleep apnea. That feature is awaiting FDA clearance. P{ricing starts at about 400 do...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Astrum Tech is new in the consumer audio space and is out with some impressive new over ear and in ear headphones. The XZ Pia Earbuds…priced at 199 are beautifully designed with a rose gold case and deliver impressive sound along with adaptive noise cancelling. The MX Pro over the ear ANC headset blends comfort with style and...

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden report a big step forward in carbon fiber batteries. What might lighter weight batteries with carbon fiber strength mean? Professor Leif Asp chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

OWC has unveiled the breakthrough Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD. What will the higher speed storage mean for pros, creators and consumers? Founder and CEO Larry O'Connor joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin from the IBC in Amsterdam.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. GoPro’s new flagship camera, the Hero 13 Black has arrived and it unleashes even more creativity with a new smart lens system. They are automatically recognized by the camera…for instance, says VP Rick Loughery.. “You put the macro lens on, it adjusts the settings for the best use of the macro lens. There’s also a feature, whe...

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 that. Design Lead Mark Grote on how it works and more in this interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lots of folks these days are using iPads as a primary computer. The capabilities are right up there with many laptops….and Logitech helps to make them even more useful with the Combo Touch for iPad Pro. It is a detachable keyboard case the features a built in trackpad. What users will appreciate is the automatic connection and...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Business travel is continuing to rebound according to a recent survey conducted for Global Rescue. The company provides a range of services by subscription to assist with travel emergencies. CEO Dan Richards.. “You know we’ve seen travel numbers ticking up, obviously, pretty aggressively since the pandemic. Particularly when y...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        What is being called the world’s most energy efficient RV has launched.    Polydrops has opened pre-orders for the P21…a travel trailer designed for off grid adventures with a 1300 watt solar array, thermal insulation,  a heat pump for staying warm or cool….and a lightweight design making it towable by EVs…including t...