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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to considering electric vehicles, GM is continuing to push consumers in that direction. Director of EV Ecosystems Derek Sequeira says the automaker’s Ultium battery technology provides great range…and EVs can save owners money. But what about people who may not own a home…or have a garage? “For those who are in m...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some throwback fun for a holiday. Flying discs are still popular after all these years. And TOSY is out with rings and discs that feature built-in LED lights that make for lots of night time fun. The rings are 35 dollars for a three pack on Amazon. And if the name Big Wheel stirs up some memories, Schylling has brought them to...

From the best selling author of Unlikely Friendships comes a new title with insights into canine intelligence. There are some surprises here. Such as? Dog Smart author Jennifer Holland chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Getting stronger with some help from tech. Tonal is a company that has brought lots of tech into fitness and strength training. The wall mounted smart gym machine can digitally adjust resistance tailored to your abilities…on the fly. Troy Taylor is senior performance director… “We create electro-magnetic resistance to create t...

Lucyd is bringing Eddie Bauer fashion to its line of smart glasses. The company's approach to smart eyewear? CEO Harrison Gross chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        What if you could beat the heat with an air conditioner around your neck…without breaking said neck.   COOLiFY Cyber from Torras is a comfortable around the neck gadget….that uses a ceramic semi-conductor radiator that works amazingly well to cool you off….or in the winter…warm you up.   It can also serve as just a fa...

The latest Bluetooth trackers from Pebblebee are Google Find My enabled. The join those designed for Apple. Why pick Pebblebee? CEO Daniel Daoura chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The Skyworth Companion is a 24 inch portable streaming TV that can operate for three hours on a charge. The purpose behind the design? Director of Sales Michael Gleason chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Amazon is celebrating small business month with a new education hub…and a continuation of its grant program that awards successful applicants up to 25 thousand dollars. Todd Heimes, VP of Amazon Business Worldwide…says the deadline is coming up at the end of this week…so act fast. What are they looking for? “Well we’re very in...

Inspired by the Cyber Truck.... Living Vehicle has unveiled the Cyber Trailer. Designed for off grid travel, it features lots of innovation. Such as? Co-founder Matthew Hofmann chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Who is playing video games? The Entertainment Software Association says most of us are with 56 percent of people over 18 playing weekly. ESA CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Planning summer travel? Google travel trends expert Craig Ewer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about what's hot...and how AI can help.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is revolutionizing search and email with AI. The technology giant at its annual I/O conference kept AI front and center. What will it mean for everyday search? Google’s Charity Mhende… “So when you search for questions like how to renew my passport, you’ll get a snapshot at the very top of your search results powered by...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The o stands for omni…in GPT-4o from OpenAI.    It is designed to be able to understand text, audio and images…even in combination and respond quickly and more accurately than before in more human-like fashion.    And OpenAI is saying the GPT-4o features are being made available for free to all users.    The arrival o...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The impressive new Denali 605 Pro stainless steel grill from Monument. Lighted controls for the six burners that indicate the temperature settings, a slide out shelf for the propane tank, dual ceramic searing burners…including one on the side.. are among the marquee features. But a digital display indicating the internal tempe...

Amazon is again offering grants to boost small businesses and new education resources too. What you should know from VP of Amazon Business Worldwide Todd Heimes in this Techsstination interview.

Ready to stir up childhood memories? Big Wheel is back. And there's an upcoming event at the Strong Museum in Rochester to celebrate. And VP Bryan Katzel says there is more Big Wheel news to come. He chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Expert video chat on demand for home maintenance and repairs? Frontdoor is offering unlimited help for 25 dollars a year. How does it work? On-Demand Services Director Sarah Riley chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. May is mental health month and while there are many resources online to help, a new campaign titled Talk Away the Dark is among those you may find worthwhile. It was created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention where VP Vic Armstrong says initiating needed conversations isn’t always easy.. “So what we try to do at...

Going all electric with your home or business? What incentives are out there? Rewiring America, a non-profit, aims to help. How? Policy analyst Amanda Sachs chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Thinking of an EV? What to take under consideration? GM's director for EV ecosystems Derek Sequeira chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Watchworthy is an app designed to help you find personalized recommendations for shows to watch. When you initially set it up, you take some time to tell the service the shows and movies that fit your taste. Watchworthy can even suggest to you which streaming services will give you the best choices. Senior product manager Sean...

Google is using AI to transform search, email and more. What was unveiled at Google I/O 2024? Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

What if Fungi Win is the title of a new book by epidemiologist and professor Dr. Arturo Casadevall. If you've seen The Last of Us, you may wonder...could it happen? Dr. Casadevall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the good and the bad. And he is a fun guy!

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Time to start planning for spring and summer camping. And AI can help with that. Adventure Genie is an app that uses AI to personalize recommendations about routes to take and where to stay. CEO Scott Lengl says it is initially designed with RVers in mind.. “And imagine if you are somewhere on the east coast and you want to ta...