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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Natura AI is the name of a natural language way to use AI in a very human way. It comes from the folks at Rolling Square…who have made some very smart cables and charging devices for years. They are based in Switzerland and the mission focuses on work life balance. And the Natura AI venture strives for that too…and is now addi...

Inspired by images of the Milky Way, more folks are trying their hand at night sky photography. iOptron makes star tracking gear that can help. Sales and marketing manager Roger Rivers chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Staying hydrated during the summer months can be a challenge. What is the science behind Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier? Sr. Director of Scientific Affairs, Dr. Dana Ryan, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With an impressive line up of knowledgeable instructors, Tamron University is offering free master classes in photography and videography. More info? Tamron's Ken Hubbard and videographer Andre Costantini chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The new T-Satellite service being offered by T-Mobile that allows users to stay connected from pretty much anywhere, in many cases using the phones they already have, is really just the start. The services uses Starlink connectivity. T-Mobile VP of Consumer Group Marketing Alice Williams says they have seen many use cases duri...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to back to school. Sorry kids. And Apple is letting families know that if a new iPhone is on that tech shopping list…they make it easy to switch from an older iPhone….and they have an app to assist with moving over from an Android device as well. Why do that? Product Manager Julia Delu...

Ford is marking the 60th anniversary of the Bronco with a Heritage Edition. The storied history? Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The use of AI on many campuses today is creating mistrust, anxiety and a myriad of issues for all concerned. A team at the University of Pittsburgh is looking into the issues…and lead researcher Dr. Elise Silva says schools may not have clear guidelines…and then what about enforcement? “I think that that’s a huge question. We...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. As many college students prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, we’re taking a look at some research into the impact of AI on campus. At the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Elise Silva is director of policy research at the university’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security. And she says professors have concerns…...

An app to help manage family healthcare? Mom of four Kallie Branciforte, whose followers know her as That Practical Mom, says the updated CVS Health app can make life easier. How? Kallie chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Students and AI.  We have a mini series for you.  At the University of Pittsburgh, researchers have been looking into AI on campus and its impact.  Dr. Elise Silva is director of policy research at the university’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security.. “Students are differently interacting with their instruct...

What should you know about using T-Satellite service from T-Mobile and Starlink? T-Mobile Consumer Group Marketing VP Alice Williams chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Samsung has unveiled a new round of smart phones along with new smart watches. The latest Unpacked event focused on foldables… the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE. The flagship Z Fold 7 is remarkably thin…and features a 200 megapixel main camera. New AI capabilities are front and center here too. But you will...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s a new book with a pretty provocative title.. Insured to Death: How Health Insurance Screws Over Americans- And How We Take it Back. Author Neal Shah is the founds of CareYaya and co-founder of Counterforce Health…which uses AI to help people appeal health insurance claim denials. It is fast…and free for individuals. On th...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you are one of the many who rely on the impressive line of security cameras from Anker’s Eufy brand, you’ll want to check out the new Smart Display E10 that can give you a live feed of up to four cameras at a time on the eight inch screen. It also can log events and give you daily reports. We’re impressed and beyond the typ...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Status Audio has been around for more than a decade…bringing quality engineering and design to headphones and earbuds. And just out.. the Pro X earbuds…more compact..and says CEO James Bertuzzi, more comfortable … “That’s the, I would say, the most arduous and time consuming part of developing wearable audio, is the wearable a...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is bringing its AI assistant, Gemini, onto your wrist. That is if you have a Wear OS watch from Pixel, Samsung OPPO, OnePlu or Xiaomi. Granted, the AI tool isn’t fool proof…not yet at least…but it can really boost your productivity at work…or deliver anything from the latest weather to recipes. Even before this rollout,...

A new iPhone for back to school? Apple makes upgrading or switching simple...and offers a variety of reasons why it makes sense. Such as? Product Manager Julia Deluliis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Every year, dozens of children die in hot cars during the summer months. NHTSA and the Ad Council have a new awareness campaign. And tech can play a role in prevention. NHTSA's Laura Dunn chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Reolink is out with its latest smart security solution… the Elite Floodlight WiFi. It is billed as the world’s first floodlight camera to include local AI video search. That means using the Reolink app…you can use natural language…and descriptive phrases to find specific video clips. The unit, as the name implies, is WiFi conn...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh say AI on campus is affecting relationships between students and between students and faculty creating mistrust and anxiety. The issues? Lead researcher Dr. Elise Silva chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s a concept that’s catching on. At the Jenner’s Pond community for older adults in the Philadelphia suburbs…there’s a concierge running what they call a Tech Bar…to help keep residents up to speed on some of the latest technologies. The community is part of Simpson and CEO Carol McKinley was a guest on the What’s Next Livin...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you have …or the family has..lots of old slides and negatives sitting around in a shoebox or drawer….it is time to digitize and share them. There are a number of digitizing services to choose from…or you can do it yourself and have fun in the process with the Kodak Slide and Scan Max. C and A Global…is a Kodak Licensee…wher...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Signify’s WiZ Lighting brand is making immersive entertainment lighting for TV and gaming more affordable with the WiZ HDMI Sync Box. It has lots of fun capabilities, works with the company’s other lighting products…including a fun floor lamp….and lists for under a hundred dollars. Senior Product Marketing Manager Patrick Han....

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. He is a veteran transportation industry consultant and co-author of The Real Case for Driverless Mobility. And in a new essay, Michael Sena, takes a look at Henry Ford and Elon Musk….asking is Musk the Henry Ford of our day.… “A majority of people who were asked dislike Elon Musk more than those who like him. He is what he is...