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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. From new computers and phones to the basics…remember pencils… it is back to school shopping season. Kids want the latest and greatest…and parents are often looking to save some money. Google has tools that can assist. The latest search trends? Study tips and AI homework help are up there.. “We’re also seeing searches for thing...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Fast on the heels of new alert capabilities for the Pebble Universal Clip trackers, the company is out with Alert Live. Alert allows users of the Clip …with a multiple center button press…to send an emergency type notification to a loved one or friend. It is free. And now, CEO Daniel Daoura says, with an under thirty dollar a...

Ford has unveiled the 2026 Maverick Hybrid. What's new? Maverick Brand Manager James Gilpin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     With the introduction of its Pixel 10 andWatch 4 devices….which will start to arrive within days…Google brought out somestar power…a move often used by Apple in the past.   The Jonas Brothers showed off music videomaking, Stephen Curry is on board as a Performance Advisor for health andfitness… and Jimmy Fallon hosted th...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. I like pretty much anything that is powered by the sun. Whether it is a GoSun oven, houses, outdoor lighting or smart bird feeders. And for fun…Poposoap is out with nicely designed solar powered fountain kits that are great for bird baths, garden ponds and waterfalls. We’re impressed at how quick and easy the solar powered fou...

With the new Pixel 10 devices and Pixel Watch 4 models arriving....should you upgrade? Google's Peter Du chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Foxit has a long history of providing more affordable and innovative PDF and e-signature software. Now it is out with new tools to streamline the process of creating Web based PDF documents. SDK Team Lead Jeff Brand says it makes PDF creation easier and more uniform regardless of the end user’s browser choice… “The first and f...

Built on a whim for fun, computer maker MAINGEAR is finding lots of interest in the Retro95 PC! The story behind it (and the company)? Co-founder and CEO Wallace Santos chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making EVs more affordable. At a time when government backing for electric vehicles is being pulled back, the Ford Motor Company is looking to expand the growth and popularity. It is pumping two billion dollars into a plant in Louisville…creating a new Universal EV Platform. CEO Jim Farley says the first vehicle to use it will...

Move Shoot Move's NOMAD is designed for portability and ease of use to enable astrophotography. How? Company ambassador Steven Barnes chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Guided Learning is the name of a new AI tool from Google designed to help students learn how to work through problems step by step. It doesn’t just give answers. There are a lot of questions and concerns about AI in the classroom. But, says Google’s Andrea Willis “What we’re seeing is that oftentimes students are not coming to...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Guided Learning is the name of a new AI tool from Google designed to help students learn how to work through problems step by step. It doesn’t just give answers. There are a lot of questions and concerns about AI in the classroom. But, says Google’s Andrea Willis “What we’re seeing is that oftentimes students are not coming to...

Envision Ally Solos glasses are designed to use AI to bring more independence to blind and low vision users. How? Co-founder Karthik Kannan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the glasses and the new Ally museum experience.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. You probably already know how important it is to stay hydrated…something often neglected in the summer months. Liquid IV is a company that takes the science seriously….with its line of products designed to boost hydration. Dr. Dana Ryan, with a Ph. D. in physical activity, nutrition and wellness, is senior director of scientif...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We are all taking more pictures these days. Most often with a smartphone. But there is still much to be said for interchangeable lens cameras. At Tamron …they have created a great series of online master classes that are completely free…for both photography and videography. They are taught by professionals…like videographer an...

He is an attorney and real estate exec who now writes books for children and has created booklets featuring Grandparent Merit Badges. Dave Grunenwald shares the journey in this interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Pebblebee has turned its Universal Clip tracker into a first class personal safety device that can send out notifications complete with location in an emergency. How? CEO Daniel Daoura chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Latest Foxit tools for Web based PDF creation aim to improve speed and security. How? SDK Team Lead Jeff Brand chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford is marking the 60th anniversary of the Bronco this month. It followed the Mustang out of the stable in 1965. Ford Heritage and Brand Manager Ted Ryan says it was the birth of the descriptive term sport utility vehicle. What helped to set it apart? “While many of the veterans who came back from World War II enjoyed the nos...

For on the go or on the desk, new Nano series power banks and charger from Anker can keep you powered. The features? Anker's Jenna Rogers chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker is out with some new additions to its Nano series to help you stay powered anywhere. The new Nano Power Bank 10K is a ten thousand milliamp hour battery in block form…with a built in more than two foot long retractable USB C cable. There are also USB C and A ports along with a display that shows power levels and charging...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The name Napster has a storied legacy in the tech world. Now the name is with a company aiming to democratize AI tools for all. It has announced Napster Companion and Napster View. Chief Technology Officer Edo Segal says interactive agents are what sets the company apart… “So rather than having this one idea of an AI that’s li...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It happens every year. Dozens of children in the U.S. lose their lives in hot cars during the summer months. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Ad Council to increase awareness. NHTSA’s Laura Dunn says sometimes it is forgetfulness … “We see this more of younger kids. About a quarter of a...

Just in time for back to school, Google is introducing new AI tools for education. Such as? Google Tech Expert Andrea Willis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Pebblebee have added new features to the company’s Clip Universal tracker. It is a smart rechargeable tracking device that works with Apple Find My and Android Find My Device. And now it is also a safety companion. With a rapid press….it can trigger a siren and flashing strobe…and send alert notifications through...