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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at GoPro have branched out into new directions. While we have seen many TV and film productions over the years make use of the action cameras that the company has pioneered…the new Mission 1 Pro ILS opens doors to serious filmmakers and professionals…allowing the use of interchangeable micro-four thirds lenses. There...

Fine tune that family tree? DNA and region updates make Ancestry better than ever. How? Ancestry scientist Aaron Wolf chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making science and tech learning more fun for kids. Elenco has been creating the Snap Circuits line of building toys for kids for years. And now they are adding more fun into the mix and we think that’s a great idea. For instance Soccer Shot has kids build a soccer field with electronics and mechanical movements. VP of Marketi...

AI tracking of intruders outside or inside? Anker Eufy Security is delivering new systems to make people and property safer. Details? Global PR Lead Janet Jin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With school activities, after school sports and lessons….and the holidays around the corner….it seems like every household can use a little help. More and more of us are turning to AI to keep things better organized. At Google, Trends Expert Amy Eisinger ..a mom of two….says…Docs Live lets her use speech to help with a school...

With AI tools making it easier for scammers to fool us, what steps can you take to avoid falling victim? The American Bankers Association is running a campaign titled Banks Never Ask That. Executive VP for Risk, Fraud and Cybersecurity Paul Benda chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We’ve been following GoSun and its founder Patrick Sherwin for years. The company has pioneered solar cooking and other great outdoor tech. Including RVs, boats and more. And now…an all electric tractor…from Moonrider.. “And what this is is an all electric four wheel drive, 27 horsepower compact tractor that does just everythi...

Heat for your feet! Gobi Heat hasn't rushed to market with heated insoles. But with the Baja Wireless Insoles, the company has brought a more intelligent design to the category. How? CEO and founder Jaye Genung chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Despite concerns about AI and robotics, there is growing demand in the skilled trades according to a new Skilled Trades Workforce Report. One of the authors, Jobs for the Future Associate VP Molly Blankenship, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The world of radio news …from the inside. My Front Row Seat, a Newsman’s Journey is the name of a new book by Tim Scheld. Tim is a former colleague at WCBS NewsRadio 88 in New York…who has covered some of the biggest stories for decades at CBS and ABC…and now passes his knowledge along to students. About that career.. “We were...

Googlebook is a new operating system for laptops from... Google of course. How is it different? Who is it for? Google's Peter Du chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Getting medical care where it is needed most with some help from AI. SRI International, a non-profit research institute based in Princeton, New Jersey is advancing a platform called PARADIGM that opens new doors for rural healthcare. It uses AI to allow general healthcare workers to perform clinical procedures…providing needed...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you had the talk with your kids? Not that talk. The one about phone use, social media and these days responsible use of AI. Former FCC chairman Ajit Pai heads CTIA, the wireless industry association and he tells us as the father of two teens… “Just before the school year started, we sat down and talked about some of the r...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the school year back in full swing, parents still have lots of concerns about phone use, social media and these days how kids are using AI. And also how scammers are using AI against kids. At CTIA, the wireless industry association, CEO Ajit Pai…former chairman of the FCC by the way…has been going through the same trials...

Vivint is bringing AI to home energy management and security with Comfort IQ. With potential energy savings of up to 300 dollars a year, the unified system can make sense for many households. More info? Chief Product Officer Jim Nye chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Apple picking or pumpkin picking? Pumpkin spice latte…or Chai or maybe Matcha? There are some surprises when it comes to Fall search trends. Google’s Sarah Armstrong says the once powerful pumpkin spice trend seems to be slipping a bit.. “Across the country we are seeing a little less interest in pumpkin spice. I think we see...

Techstination... your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Nate Levas, filling in for Fred on this episode. I’ve had a chance to test out the Anker Soundcore Space 2 headphones… which were designed from the ground up for air travel. The over ear cups were comfortable for lengthy flights…..and the sound quality was good. About the noise cancellation capability…it dramatically reduced aircraft engi...

How can you use AI tools to tackle Fall and upcoming holiday chaos? Mom of two and Google trends expert Amy Eisinger chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about that and privacy concerns too!

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Apple has kicked off a brand-new era with new CEO John Ternus and the company’s first-ever foldable device: the iPhone Duo. Folded up, it is roughly the size of a passport. Open it up, and you’re looking at a remarkably thin 7.6-inch flexible inner display. It’s a gorgeous, premium piece of engineering, but it carries a luxury...

Precision Detection and simplicity are the latest features in the updated line of combo smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from First Alert. What's so new? Sr. Product Manager of Life Safety Solultions at Resideo First Alert Aaron Raders chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

How is AI changing the skills employers are looking for? The online University of Phoenix conducted a survey to find out. What should you know? University VP of Product Management Nathan Jones chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Pixel Watch 5 from Google looks very much like the recent generations until you get to the bright new display. That makes the screen visible even in bright sunlight. I’ve been impressed with the improved battery life as well…. and fast charging can bring you up to half full in only ten minutes. There are new health capabil...

A digital display for car windows? Pranos HoloGlass is an outward facing screen that uses an in vehicle projector. What for? Founder and CEO David Astoria chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With kits like Soccer Shot and Flight Deck, Elenco is bringing more fun into the Snap Circuits line of STEM toys. How are they doing it? VP Tim Conlin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Interchangeable lenses on a GoPro? The Mission 1 Pro ILS is here. So what can it do and who is it for? GoPro's Chris Prado chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.