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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There are some new Echo devices….the Dot Max and the Echo Studio coming from Amazon, they are available for pre-order now…along with new Echo Show models. And they are designed for Alexa Plus, which brings more AI into the home. They will be able to recognize you with the built in cameras and deliver personalized content witho...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Ready for more AI in your home?     There’s news from both Amazon and Google.   In this episode, we’ll take a look at what Google is doing with Gemini for Home.   The great news here is  Google’s support for core Nest devices, including Nest Thermostat models since 2015.   For cameras, adding Gemini into he mix is gam...

How much do people trust AI to do their travel planning? There's a new survey from Beach.com. Lead data journalist Noah Holtgraves chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

OWC delivers a new multi high speed Ethernet docking station, SSD storage and more. Details? CEO Larry O'Connor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Employers and job seekers are using AI more than ever. How? Indeed senior talent strategy advisor Kyle M.K. chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dr. Michael Roizen is a best selling author and the Chief Wellness Officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a strong proponent of taking charge of your health now, no matter what your age, because rapid advancements in research will soon enable dramatic slowdowns in aging. Speaking on the What’s Next Living Longer Bette...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Anker is out with the Prime Docking Station  that is designed with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and all the ports you could ask for.   It is a 14 in 1 docking station that can deliver 140 watts of power for laptops and connect multiple displays including DisplayLink.    In addition, there’s a 2.5 gig Ethernet port, SD and...

What can you do with GoPro's Max 2? Things that you could never do before. Such as? GoPro's Chris Prado chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the Max 2 and more.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some online help finding the right car safety seat for kids. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the statistics are frightening. In 2023 in the U.S. three children were killed and more than four hundred injured…on average…every day. NHTSA’s Laura Dunn… says kids shouldn’t be in the front seat until at least...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Energy poverty is a phrase you don’t often hear in this country, but there are still millions of people around the world who live without household electricity. Solar Sister is a company that was among the Commitment Makers at the recent Clinton Global Initiative Conference in New York….and they have been building a network of...

With federal tax incentives for home energy upgrades going away at the end of the year, what should you do now? Sarah Riley from American Home Shield's FrontDoor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Millions of high schoolers are taking the PSAT/NMSQT test this month. What should kids and parents know? The College Board Senior VP Priscilla Rodriguez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.  A company called HOZO Design is out with the NeoBlade…bringing tech and innovation to crafters and more.   It is designed to cut using ultrasonic vibration with intelligent auto power to get through different materials.   There is also an LED light     .   Some of the main uses are for cutting through plastics, …trimming 3D...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the array of new iPhones on the market, some of the best deals can come through mobile carriers. But it can still be very helpful to head to an Apple store where they have Today at Apple Sessions. It’s a project the company’s Jahmyra Austin has helped foster.. “So today at Apple sessions, they are free and they’re offered...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the introduction of the 2026 Kia Sportage in hybrid and internal combustion flavors, the carmaker is reminding consumers that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to buying an SUV. And Kia America’s James Bell says there are lots of reasons to look at plug in hybrid and all electric vehicles… “Well I think the biggest...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     While there may be plenty to be wary of when it comes to AI…here’s another application where it is doing some good.   Maryland based Rekor Systems is using the technology to improve road safety by monitoring roads and traffic for rapid response.   Executive VP Charles Degliomini… “And not only does it identify a major in...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Bird Buddy 2 is on the way from the smart bird feeder pioneer and the coming improvements show the company cares and listens to customers. The new Bird Buddy eliminates wires completely. Squirrels have a tendency to chew on those. There are dual solar panels for charging build in…no longer just an option. And says CEO Fran...

Solar Sister, a Commitment Maker at this week's Clinton Global Initiative, is bringing solar lighting and more to Africa and creating women entrepreneurs. CEO Olasimbo Sojinrin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI tools have made editing and manipulating photos and videos easy for everyone. Restoring and colorizing an old family photo for me just took seconds using the latest from Google’s Gemini. But what about responsibility when it comes to image manipulation? Google Deep Mind Group Product Manager David Sharon… “The question of i...

NASA is scheduled for a trio of launches including the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory. They are designed to monitor solar and space weather. Why? NASA research astrophysicist Dr. Alex Glocer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The numbers of child deaths and injuries in cars remains staggering. What should parents know about car safety seats for different ages and growth levels? NHTSA's Laura Dunn chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI is upending the world of image and video editing. Have old faded photos? Google’s Gemini and what it calls Nano Banana let you describe how you want an image changed…and delivers those changes like magic. Deep Mind Group Product Manager David Sharon… “Nano Banana is a model based on Gemini Flash 2.5 and it can do many diffe...

With the official arrival in stores and on carriers, how do you choose which iPhone 17 is right for you? The Air, the Pro, the Max or the basic 17? Apple's Julia Deluliis and Jahmyra Austin chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new device for your car to monitor its health….and keep your family safe. CarMD Connect is a dongle that plugs into the OBD II port of most vehicles. There is no subscription attached….and it connects to an app on your phone. CarMD’s Kristin Brocoff… “In addition to monitoring check engine, ABS, SRS, tire pressure, even the...

Rekor Systems is using tech and AI to improve road safety. How? Executive VP Charles Degliomini chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.