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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  It is a company that is more than 87 years old….but the Lego brand continues to embrace new technology.  The new Lego Hidden Side kits include augmented reality.  The company’s Kelly Nuckols says that capability uses an app on a mobile device.. “So what happens is you scan the set…it has to be built exact...

A visit with electric vehicle maker Arcimoto and CEO Mark Frohnmayer.   Techstination interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Navigating the maze of insurance and benefit options during open enrollment periods can be daunting.  A company called Ease aims to make things easier for insurers, employers and employees by bringing the options into the digital age.  CEO David Reid… “Sone of the things we face is a lot of choices. And w...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Zagg continues to innovate and grow…not only when it comes to providing screen protectors…but with its lines of Mophie power options, Braven speakers and headphones and more.  The company’s Jeff Dubois says with the arrival of the latest iPhones from Apple…customers can opt for new ways to protect those screen...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The pioneering do it yourself DNA company 23andMe has rolled out an update that includes new ancestry information including a new family tree. 23andMe’s head of ancestry Alison Kung.. “We ran a survey earlier this year and found 52 percent of survey respondents cited difficulty in creating a family tree and just no...

Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination Reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  A company called Gabb Wireless…spelled g a b b ….is taking a different approach to keeping kids safer with mobile devices.  Just about all kids it seems…even toddlers…are drawn to smart phones.  Gabb Wireless aims to give parents some peace of mind with devices that don’t include browsers…or app stores…an...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Brondell is a company focused on using technology to bring cleaner water, air and hygiene into the home.  And the do it yourself installations are easy enough for just about anyone and can save you lots of money.  The company’s Circle reverse osmosis water filter will fit into most kitchen sink cabinets a...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  GoPro is unleashing two new cameras this month…the Hero 8 Black…available now….and the Hero Max…with 360 degree shooting capability… very shortly.  VP Rick Loughery says the Hero 8 uses a new magnetic system instead of the previous snap on enclosure…that will … “Make it super easy to travel with your GoPro so...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  More and more of us are taking more and more pictures…but taking the shot is really just the start.  The right software can help you express yourself in new ways.  Exposure…formerly Alien Skin Software…is out with a new version of the company’s flagship product…Exposure X5.  What’s new?  CEO Fin...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Learning to play the piano…with a little help from some legends.  Quincy Jones is a co-founder of Playground Sessions along with Chris Vance….and they have brought in Harry Connick Jr. to help to teach us all how to enjoy and play the piano.  The company offers very reasonably priced, yet capable, electro...

Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination Reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  With a background in design, education and innovation…Bethany Koby decided to take things upon herself when as a young mother she couldn’t find products to help kids learn technology in really useful ways.  And so Tech Will Save Us was born…and the company has a range of products designed for four year olds up...

Music producer turned pro photographer Gavin Hardcastle doesn't look back.   Out of Oregon Techstination interview.

From teaching English in China to pro photographer: Levi Sim's journey.  Out of Oregon Techstination interview.

Web developer turned pro photographer Patricia Davidson: Out of Oregon Conference interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  We’re fans of off grid fun technology…and the folks at Mpowerd have created solar powered string lights that are great for the patio or campsites.  The Luci String Solar Lights feature lights on an 18 foot cord that is expandable and can last up to 50 hours on a charge.  And they can provide emergency lig...

The rise of pro photographer Nick Page: fast and focused.   Techstination interview from the Out of Oregon Landscape Photography  Conference

Ian Plant's journey from legal career to pro photography: Out of Oregon interview

Light painting with tubes: Eric Pare & Kim Henry at Out of Oregon conference.  Techstination interview.

Google's latest devices and services focus on ease for consumers.   Google's Brianna LaFleur chats with Techstination.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Photographer and author Rick Sammon is out with his 40th book about photography….and this time…he did it without including images at all. That said…I found Photo Therapy Motivation and Wisdom to be his best work yet.  Rather than talk about the setttings on your camera…here Rick is focused on the settings in o...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Recently had the chance to watch an excited nine year old build his own computer.  It was the latest kit from Piper…and while a little family help was needed the diagrams and packaging made the whole thing relatively easy.  Piper Computer uses a Raspberry Pi computer board…includes a 9 inch screen and it...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Who doesn’t need a better cup of coffee?  The folks at Wolf Gourmet have developed a programmable coffee system designed to amaze.  The company’s Mary Beth Brault.. “We have this unique cycle called the Acu-Brew mode  and what you do is you simply set the number of cups that you typically drink any d...

Pale Blue Earth designs a better lithium polymer rechargeable battery.   Co-founders Tom Bishop and Steve Warren chat with Techstination.