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What can you do with GoPro's Max 2? Things that you could never do before. Such as? GoPro's Chris Prado chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the Max 2 and more.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some online help finding the right car safety seat for kids. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the statistics are frightening. In 2023 in the U.S. three children were killed and more than four hundred injured…on average…every day. NHTSA’s Laura Dunn… says kids shouldn’t be in the front seat until at least...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Energy poverty is a phrase you don’t often hear in this country, but there are still millions of people around the world who live without household electricity. Solar Sister is a company that was among the Commitment Makers at the recent Clinton Global Initiative Conference in New York….and they have been building a network of...

With federal tax incentives for home energy upgrades going away at the end of the year, what should you do now? Sarah Riley from American Home Shield's FrontDoor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Millions of high schoolers are taking the PSAT/NMSQT test this month. What should kids and parents know? The College Board Senior VP Priscilla Rodriguez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.  A company called HOZO Design is out with the NeoBlade…bringing tech and innovation to crafters and more.   It is designed to cut using ultrasonic vibration with intelligent auto power to get through different materials.   There is also an LED light     .   Some of the main uses are for cutting through plastics, …trimming 3D...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the array of new iPhones on the market, some of the best deals can come through mobile carriers. But it can still be very helpful to head to an Apple store where they have Today at Apple Sessions. It’s a project the company’s Jahmyra Austin has helped foster.. “So today at Apple sessions, they are free and they’re offered...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the introduction of the 2026 Kia Sportage in hybrid and internal combustion flavors, the carmaker is reminding consumers that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to buying an SUV. And Kia America’s James Bell says there are lots of reasons to look at plug in hybrid and all electric vehicles… “Well I think the biggest...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     While there may be plenty to be wary of when it comes to AI…here’s another application where it is doing some good.   Maryland based Rekor Systems is using the technology to improve road safety by monitoring roads and traffic for rapid response.   Executive VP Charles Degliomini… “And not only does it identify a major in...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Bird Buddy 2 is on the way from the smart bird feeder pioneer and the coming improvements show the company cares and listens to customers. The new Bird Buddy eliminates wires completely. Squirrels have a tendency to chew on those. There are dual solar panels for charging build in…no longer just an option. And says CEO Fran...

Solar Sister, a Commitment Maker at this week's Clinton Global Initiative, is bringing solar lighting and more to Africa and creating women entrepreneurs. CEO Olasimbo Sojinrin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI tools have made editing and manipulating photos and videos easy for everyone. Restoring and colorizing an old family photo for me just took seconds using the latest from Google’s Gemini. But what about responsibility when it comes to image manipulation? Google Deep Mind Group Product Manager David Sharon… “The question of i...

NASA is scheduled for a trio of launches including the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory. They are designed to monitor solar and space weather. Why? NASA research astrophysicist Dr. Alex Glocer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The numbers of child deaths and injuries in cars remains staggering. What should parents know about car safety seats for different ages and growth levels? NHTSA's Laura Dunn chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI is upending the world of image and video editing. Have old faded photos? Google’s Gemini and what it calls Nano Banana let you describe how you want an image changed…and delivers those changes like magic. Deep Mind Group Product Manager David Sharon… “Nano Banana is a model based on Gemini Flash 2.5 and it can do many diffe...

With the official arrival in stores and on carriers, how do you choose which iPhone 17 is right for you? The Air, the Pro, the Max or the basic 17? Apple's Julia Deluliis and Jahmyra Austin chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new device for your car to monitor its health….and keep your family safe. CarMD Connect is a dongle that plugs into the OBD II port of most vehicles. There is no subscription attached….and it connects to an app on your phone. CarMD’s Kristin Brocoff… “In addition to monitoring check engine, ABS, SRS, tire pressure, even the...

Rekor Systems is using tech and AI to improve road safety. How? Executive VP Charles Degliomini chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

In the market for an SUV. Gas? Hybrid? Electric? There are lots of factors to consider. With the company's 2026 Sportage by his side, Kia's James Bell chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They were founders of MPOWERD, a company now part of BioLite that helped bring solar powered lighting, especially where needed, to people all over the world. Now Seungah Jeong and John Salzinger have received a patent for technology designed to adjust sound levels on a range of devices, intuitively. Jeong tells us… “I’m sure m...

A survey conducted for the World Wildlife Fund finds Americans more united about nature than you might think. COO Loren Mayor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Smart bird feeder pioneer Bird Buddy is coming out with Bird Buddy 2 with lots of improvements. Such as? CEO Franci Zidar chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ready to line up for the iPhone 17? The Pro starts at 11 hundred dollars and the Pro Max at 12 hundred. They arrive on Friday. Brand new is the super thin iPhone Air with an A19 Pro chip that is built for efficiency. It is an eSIM only phone….and features a single 48 megapixel rear lens. Pricing starts at a thousand dollars. C...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Ford have unveiled the 2026 F-150 Lightning STX….bringing more capability and range at a price that will start at under 64 thousand dollars. There are new style and color choices too. Marketing Manager Will Marchand.. “So STX has 290 miles of range. That’s up from 240. So that’s a big bump that gets people a lot m...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Ford Maverick is the best selling hybrid truck in America…and the 2026 edition has been announced. Brand Manager James Gilpin says there are three powertrain choices below 30 thousand dollars.. “So the Maverick gives the customer everything. When you fundamentally sit down and think about it. Okay I got five seats, I can h...