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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Making EVs more affordable. At a time when government backing for electric vehicles is being pulled back, the Ford Motor Company is looking to expand the growth and popularity. It is pumping two billion dollars into a plant in Louisville…creating a new Universal EV Platform. CEO Jim Farley says the first vehicle to use it will...

Move Shoot Move's NOMAD is designed for portability and ease of use to enable astrophotography. How? Company ambassador Steven Barnes chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Guided Learning is the name of a new AI tool from Google designed to help students learn how to work through problems step by step. It doesn’t just give answers. There are a lot of questions and concerns about AI in the classroom. But, says Google’s Andrea Willis “What we’re seeing is that oftentimes students are not coming to...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Guided Learning is the name of a new AI tool from Google designed to help students learn how to work through problems step by step. It doesn’t just give answers. There are a lot of questions and concerns about AI in the classroom. But, says Google’s Andrea Willis “What we’re seeing is that oftentimes students are not coming to...

Envision Ally Solos glasses are designed to use AI to bring more independence to blind and low vision users. How? Co-founder Karthik Kannan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the glasses and the new Ally museum experience.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. You probably already know how important it is to stay hydrated…something often neglected in the summer months. Liquid IV is a company that takes the science seriously….with its line of products designed to boost hydration. Dr. Dana Ryan, with a Ph. D. in physical activity, nutrition and wellness, is senior director of scientif...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We are all taking more pictures these days. Most often with a smartphone. But there is still much to be said for interchangeable lens cameras. At Tamron …they have created a great series of online master classes that are completely free…for both photography and videography. They are taught by professionals…like videographer an...

He is an attorney and real estate exec who now writes books for children and has created booklets featuring Grandparent Merit Badges. Dave Grunenwald shares the journey in this interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Pebblebee has turned its Universal Clip tracker into a first class personal safety device that can send out notifications complete with location in an emergency. How? CEO Daniel Daoura chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Latest Foxit tools for Web based PDF creation aim to improve speed and security. How? SDK Team Lead Jeff Brand chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford is marking the 60th anniversary of the Bronco this month. It followed the Mustang out of the stable in 1965. Ford Heritage and Brand Manager Ted Ryan says it was the birth of the descriptive term sport utility vehicle. What helped to set it apart? “While many of the veterans who came back from World War II enjoyed the nos...

For on the go or on the desk, new Nano series power banks and charger from Anker can keep you powered. The features? Anker's Jenna Rogers chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker is out with some new additions to its Nano series to help you stay powered anywhere. The new Nano Power Bank 10K is a ten thousand milliamp hour battery in block form…with a built in more than two foot long retractable USB C cable. There are also USB C and A ports along with a display that shows power levels and charging...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The name Napster has a storied legacy in the tech world. Now the name is with a company aiming to democratize AI tools for all. It has announced Napster Companion and Napster View. Chief Technology Officer Edo Segal says interactive agents are what sets the company apart… “So rather than having this one idea of an AI that’s li...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It happens every year. Dozens of children in the U.S. lose their lives in hot cars during the summer months. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Ad Council to increase awareness. NHTSA’s Laura Dunn says sometimes it is forgetfulness … “We see this more of younger kids. About a quarter of a...

Just in time for back to school, Google is introducing new AI tools for education. Such as? Google Tech Expert Andrea Willis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Pebblebee have added new features to the company’s Clip Universal tracker. It is a smart rechargeable tracking device that works with Apple Find My and Android Find My Device. And now it is also a safety companion. With a rapid press….it can trigger a siren and flashing strobe…and send alert notifications through...

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...