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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 the ABA before that. He’s been honored as one of the greatest ever to play for Princeton University….and has spent his post basketball career in education. Among his endeavors…bringing kids from cities to Princeton for a two week Summer of a Lifetime Prog...

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 for parents. Think Lite Brite, Tamagotchi and there’s a brand new Furby Galaxy from Hasbro. Charlene DeLoach is contributing editor at The Toy Insider… “Furby relaunched, if you will…I always feel like it never de-launched…but you know Furby really relau...

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.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This month Ford is celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of its Chicago Assembly Plant. It has been a century since the plant’s first Model Ts rolled off the line and Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan says it has continuously operated ever since.. “In the lifetime, in the hundred years since, they’ve built over fifteen...

Furlings interactive and huggable toys arrive from Funrise. How were they designed? What will kids love? Brand Manager Aubrey Howard and Senior Design Manager Romina Hayag chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lia Medeiros is an astrophysicist at Princeton University, has been a NASA Einstein Fellow, was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study and was a part of a team that published the first image of the M87 black hole. But her passion extends beyond her work…to inspiring young people. I saw her mesmerize a group of young peop...

The Last Mile Education Fund helps students who run into hardships, complete their college degrees. How and why? Founder and CEO Ruthe Farmer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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 Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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 with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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 George Leimer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Squad Mobility, based in the Netherlands, is a step closer to bringing solar powered small vehicles to market. The company’s Solar City Car has been selected as the key platform to receive EU funding for a Horizon Europe project that aims to provide affordable and accessible mobility solutions. Squad Mobility CEO Robert Hoever...

Smart instruments for creatives. That's what Artiphon has delivered with the Orba 2 and Chorda. The story behind the innovations? Chief Product and Marketing Officer Adam McHeffey chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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 of folks busy online. Google Trends Expert Jocelyn Runice says of course many were searching for more info on the big names like Simone Biles, LeBron James, Coco Gauff and tried to learn more about some sports like rugby, skateboarding and surfing. But then...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    There’s more competition in the fridge on the go space.    The Wolfbox Car Fridge is available in three sizes…up to a big 58 quarts…and it has some impressive features.      There are dual compartments with independent temperature controls.   Both can be coolers or freezers …or pick one side as a freezer and one as a frid...

Here come Mustang and Bronco branded e-bikes from Ford...starting at about four thousand dollars. Details on the rides in this Techstination interview with Ford senior manager of global licensing Tyler Hill.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.     Dueling forecasts on consumer tech spending in the U.S..    The Consumer Technology Association says AI and gaming are likely to push that spending up by a modest 1 percent this year.    The new AI powered laptops and a boost in gaming services are helping there according to the CTA.   Meanwhile…Circana, a company that advises on the comple...

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 with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your desination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Small batteries for some peace of mind.    The Wolfbox MegaVolt24 Jump Starter is a smart all in one device to have in whatever vehicle you own.   It packs four thousand amps of peak current, is IP64 waterproof, has a three mode flash light built in, a digital display indicating the charge and the USB C PD 65 Watt port c...

Techstination, Your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   You’ve got lots of choices these days when it comes to smart security cameras.    The Reolink Argus 4 Pro distinguishes itself with a 180 degree field of view and sharp image quality.    That is great if you have a large area to monitor.  It features 4K resolution and ColorX night vision as well.   It ships with a solar pa...

What's trending with Olympic searches online? Some are predictable and some surprising, like the Chocolate Muffin Man. Google trends expert Jocelyn Runice chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford has revamped the best selling Maverick Hybrid mid-sized truck offering hybrid four wheel drive, increased towing capacity and a standard 13.2 inch screen. Brand Manager James Gilpin… “Now standard, 13.2 inch, landscape center screen, which is the largest standard screen in the mid-sized pickup segment. We’re also pairing...

Ford is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Assembly Plant. A look back in this Techstination interview with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan.

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 Voyager Free 20 ear buds to stay in place considerably better than most of the competition. And there are other impressive features..helping to deliver immersive audio and all day comfort. A welcome move by the brand better known for business oriented conf...

The mid summer arrival of new toys with tech? The highlights? The Toy Insider's Charlene DeLoach chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

As her exploration of black holes continues, Princeton astrophysicist Lia Medeiros finds joy in giving back. She fascinated inner city students taking part in the Summer of a Lifetime program at the university...and sat down with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.