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 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   It was the camera chosen by NASA to document the Apollo 11 moon landing.  Attached to Neil Armstrong’s chest was a silver Hasselblad Data Camera fitted with a 60 millimeter Zeiss lens.  A second black Hasselblad Electric Camera was used to shoot from inside the Eagle lunar module and a third c...

Techstination Week July 26.   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.  More and more of us are buying smart home technology….whether it is smart speakers,  or home and safety monitoring equipment and that will help to push U.S. consumer technology sales this year past the four hundred billion dollar mark.  That’s according to the Consumer Technology Association, or CTA...

 Rakuten OverDrive brings library audiobooks to Apple CarPlay: Founder Steve Potash in Techstination interview. 

  Google's solutions for better WiFi and family controls: Google's Brianna LaFleur chats with Techstination.

 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Helping to make those endless charging blocks and cables a bit more manageable is a lofty goal.  A product called Warehouse Box does a nice job of creating an attractive solution.  The wood grain design and subtle lighting on the exterior hide the cables and charging plugs.  It features a touch...

  Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  When it comes to designing a better drone controller…who better than a physician astronaut,  with five space shuttle flights and seven space walks to his credit.  Scott Parazynski has done that, summited Mount Everest, is an avid rock climber and has written a terrific chronicle of those adventures...

 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The folks at a company called Technaxx have created a car charger with dual ports….that doubles as a vehicle alarm.  The TX 100 is a clever device with a built in battery that can power the portable alarm for up to six days….and when it detects motion…it lets loose with a piercing siren.  You use a...

 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  A company called Ekster is out with a voice connected smart wallet..with some pretty impressive features including a Chipolo tracker that has a very impressive built in solar panel for recharging.  The Ekster wallet doesn’t have much space for carrying cash…but can store a dozen or so cards…six of them i...

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.  Consumers and businesses have lots of options when it comes to face to face communications using phones, tablets and computers.  Zoom Video Communications has been able to bring all of those platforms together and has created higher end solutions for businesses as well.  Beyond that, Products Head O...

Inseego delivers first MiFi 5G hotspot for Verizon: CMO Ashish Sharma in Techstination interview.

Hasselblad commemorates NASA role with special edition camera: On The Moon Since 1969.   Hasselblad's Dan Wang chats with Techstination.

 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Google is aiming to create less consumer confusion when it comes to its smart home products by integrating  under Google Nest umbrella.  And the company caused quite a stir with the announced elimination of the Works With Nest program.  Google’s Michelle Turner says partners are being moved ove...

Indigo Technologies aims to change mobility with in-wheel Traction T1 Propulsion: CEO Brian Hemond in Techstination interview.

Photographing the Oregon coast: the latest guide from photographer/author Rick Sammon. Rick chats with Techstination about his latest book and more.

 Como Audio's new turntable and Google Assistant stereo speakers: Founder Tom DeVesto chats with Techstination.

 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Tech to help de-bug your deck or patio. Dynatrap is  designed to help you deal with mosquitoes, yellow jackets and other  pesky insects without using chemicals or attracting beneficial insects  like honey bees. Various models are designed for indoors or out and for differing yard sizes…but they all work th...

Sony unveils Alpha a7r IV: full NY press event

CTA says U.S. consumer tech sales will top $400 billion this year.  CTA Sr. Manager of Industry Analysis & Business Intelligence Rick Kowalski in Techstination interview.

  A robotic trash can that changes bags? Knectek Labs' Townew.  Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  So just how cool can a trash can be?    A company called Knectek Labs  plans to ship the Townew trash can in September that is about as cool as it gets.  CEO Jordan Pan… “It’s the first trash can that will be able to...

 Optoma NuForce Be Free6 earphones offer flexible listening.  Optoma's Jyri Jokirinta in Techstination interview.  

  New Smart Cam arrives from Ooma. The features?: Communications head Mike Langberg chats with Techstination.

 MyCharge adding solar portable charger and more: Marketing Coor. Alecia Zack in Techstination interview.

Lutron's Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer for Philips Hue adds convenience & more.  Chief Corporate Brand Ambassador Melissa Andresko chats with Techstination.