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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        There’s a fascination that kids and many of us adults have with sharks.   And for kids who want to explore safely…Nat Geo Kids is out with Weird But True Sharks!    Editor Kathryn Williams.. “I think I would have to guess, it’s something about the danger element of sharks is very exciting.  Kids really like these anim...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   OWI Robotics has some worthwhile toys that can teach,  pack plenty of fun….and have no screens necessary.       The company’s Cyber Hand has been winning awards.   It is an oversized robotic hand for kids 8 and up to build and it is priced at under thirty dollars.   In the same price range is the Agent992 Robot kit..which...

In a new report titled Driving to Clean Air, the American Lung Association tallies the benefits of electric vehicles and green energy. National Senior Director of Advocacy Will Barrett chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

https://www.techstination.com/interview.jsp?interviewId=5037 What is a Homegrown National Park? Author Doug Tallamy says you can sign up today. His latest book is Nature's Best Hope Young Readers' Edition- How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard. Dr. Tallamy chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Americans are poised for a summer of travel according to a new Harris survey conducted for T-Mobile.   It finds 80 percent are planning to travel as much or more than last summer….and 40 percent of travelers are planning to work remotely while away.    T-Mobile’s Steve Carlson says about a third of those surveyed are...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      At the University of Waterloo, robotics researcher Ali Ayub and his team have been making headlines.   They are aiming to teach robots to remember where we put things.   The idea is to initially assist people with dementia or other cognitive disabilities….but eventually we could all benefit.   Dr. Ayub says they are tea...

Why? The Human Body from Nat Geo Kids arrives for summer science fun. From why we don't have fur to will I be able to teleport, the team at Nat Geo Kids tackles questions for kids (and grown-ups) in a fun and entertaining title. Associate editor Christina Sauer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The latest search trends from Google are out and during the month of May there was much ado about King Charles, the Met Gala, the NBA playoffs and recipes for Cinco de Mayo.   And in the science category…  Google’s Jennifer Jones says searches for the meaning of dreams were trending… “Folks were headed to find out wha...

A Tonie Box brings screen free stories and fun to kids with a continually growing library. And it is great for travel. Marketing Director Drew Vernon joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a look at the latest.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       The Voyager Free 60 plus UC earbuds from Poly may look like your run of the mill earbuds….but they offer some great capabilities when it comes to conferencing and working from anywhere.   They feature active noise cancellation, lots of customization and Windsmart technology.   And when paired with Poly’s touchscreen ca...

At the University of Waterloo, robotics researcher Ali Ayub and his team are teaching a robot to remember where things are put. The vision is to assist those with cognitive disabilities and eventually all of us. Dr. Ayub chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Solstice is the name of a company that is in what is known as the community solar business.    They are helping consumers, businesses and localities to benefit from solar energy by bringing them together with  solar farms.   Solstice co-founder and CEO Steph Speirs.. “About four out of five Americans can’t do rooftop...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Solo Stove has made its line of outdoor fire pits more versatile…with an adapter for using pellets to create that roaring fire to sit around…or even to cook on.    The company’s product marketing manager Ty Hancock… “Really what it allows you to do is have a stoke free, a maintenance free, flame for up to two plus hours if...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      As the use of generative AI continues to spread, there are some alarm bells going off.    The Radio Television Digital News Association has now issued guidelines for journalists.   CEO Dan Shelley… “While it does have a place where it might be appropriate in journalism, in no instance, we believe, is it appropriate for...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    With Them Front Lines is a game designed by gamers for gamers…with a bit of a twist.   The co-founders of the company, ORE Systems, include military veterans who are telling their stories…and the stories of other veterans as part of the game play.    Managing Partner Shawn Piatz..says the aim is to promote mental health a...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   An update from Bird Buddy…maker of a camera equipped smarter bird feeder.  The company hit Kickstarter last week  with both a smart hummingbird feeder and a smart bird bath….and within two hours raised a million dollars, ten times their goal.   CEO Franci Zidar says it uses the same high quality rugged outdoor camera for v...

From the Cyber Hand to the 100 in 1 STEM Lab, OWIrobot.com has lots of fun learning in store for kids. Marketing Manager Daniel Ramirez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about some of the latest.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Ford is bringing more connectivity and over the air updates to the new Ranger mid sized truck line.    Ranger Raptor Marketing Manager Gretchen Sauer… “So one of the things that we’ve got going on this year in the 2024 Ranger is an embedded 4G LTE modem.  So keeping up with emails, social media, all of that goodness when y...

T-Mobile talks travel and connectivity. Survey finds mobile connection on par with having clean underwear. T-Mobile's Steve Carlson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       A couple gift ideas for Father’s Day for Dad’s who love to read.      The Heart of the Wild … Dispatches From Landscapes of Wonder, Peril and Hope is a new title from science and nature writer David Quammen.   He worked with a collection of his writings for National Geographic…telling tales of long treks through Africa...

Reliefband continues to innovate with tech to combat nausea. The latest is the Reliefband Flex. How does it work? CEO Rich Ransom chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Here comes summer. For parents there are more concerns about screen time and online safety. Google technology and safety expert Alex Joseph chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        OtO is the name of a smart watering system for your lawn or garden that is powered by a built in solar panel.   It can also automatically mix in nutrients or other solutions that the company sells.  A single OtO can cover up to 28 hundred square feet and is priced at about 340 dollars.   We found set up to be simple…a...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Around the house innovations.  AirHood is the name of a company that has designed a clever portable exhaust fan for cooking.   It pulls in smoke, fumes and has a filter for grease as well.   It is handy to use with portable burners..or maybe in RVs and there are even models that work on rechargeable batteries.    It sit...

AI is disrupting everywhere. What about journalism? The Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA, is out with some guidelines for journalists and newsrooms. CEO Dan Shelley chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin