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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.     Have to admit there is some sadness around here at the bankruptcy of pioneering home genetic testing company 23 and Me.    It has been nearly 20 years since the company’s founding….and it unlocked so much information about health and heritage…getting many folks interested in genealogy and perhaps improving medical outcomes...

What were the leading search trends during March? Of course, there was Madness, the blood moon and more. Google's Nick Burns chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.    A better night’s sleep is something a lot of us strive for.   A small electronic device that is seemingly silent …called the SleepVibe…uses binaural beats that are designed to help.  It goes under or near your pillow but does need to be plugged in.   We have found that it does seem to have a positive impact…even doing a tes...

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.     Google is out with some of the top trends in spring cleaning.   Decluttering …no surprise…is one of those leading trends….from closets to kitchens…to kids toys.   And on the digital side…Google’s Robert Ferrara says…there can be a lot to declutter too.. “Always a top trend when we see spring cleaning.  Folks trying to get...

The EverFrost 2 from Anker Solix improves on the company's first generation versatile electric cooler. How? U.S. PR Manager Emeline Bonnefoy chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

https://www.techstination.com/interview.jsp?interviewId=5460 The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is arriving. What is new and different? They've listened to customers, says Product Marketing Director for EV Trucks Jason Mase. He chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.    An AI companion comes to the GrandPad.   The tablet designed for older adults, helping them stay connected with family and friends through games and video chat now has a feature called Grandie Chat.  When opened…it greets you in a friendly, customizable voice, with today’s weather.  I like that it isn’t always listening, yo...

They started tinkering as high school friends in Vermont. Now Daniel Nieh and Codrin Cobzaru are out with Sparq, a device that works with an AI app to diagnose your car. And early users can get it for free with no subscription needed! How? The founders chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.     From this month’s red moon lunar eclipse to the long delayed return of two stranded astronauts from the International Space Station…to the trials and tribulations of Starship….there’s been lots of space news of late.   At NASA, Andrea Jones works with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission that launched 16 years ago.. “T...

What should you know about Thunderbolt 5? With new gear arriving at OWC, you've come to the right place. Founder and CEO Larry O'Connor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.   The latest exhibit at SeaWorld in San Diego is using both the digital and physical worlds to immerse guests in the alien like worlds of jellyfish.   Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience opened this month.   There’s a deep sea digital adventure, a ten foot tall archway of moon jellyfish and interactive habitats as well. ...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.   If you like versatility and power in a laptop computer, the latest, Zenbook Duo from Asus will give you lots to cheer about.   The dual OLED screens can be used horizontally or vertically….or you can opt for a single screen with a physical or virtual keyboard.   The physical keyboard detaches.  Great for creators, gamers…and...

Techstination AI generated weekly wrap up with Notebook LM for March 22

Newday INFORM launched to offer personal value engagement, involvement and investment opportunities. The story behind it? Newday Impact CEO Doug Heske chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.   With the focus on learning from the past to build a better future, Ford has created the Ford Heritage Fleet.    The automaker has collected a wide range of vehicles and concept vehicles and brought them together to be used, more or less, for reference and sometimes for display.    Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan.. “We h...

Time for spring cleaning. How to declutter and refresh? The latest trends from Google's Robert Ferrara in this Techstination interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.   Pila Energy is a company taking a different type of approach to home power back up with a Mesh Battery System that is an easy plug in solution to deliver backup power where needed in the home.   Formerly with Tesla Powerwall and SPAN, founder and CEO Cole Ashman says nicely styled batteries look at home on top of a refrigera...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.    Love the great outdoors….Sawyer is a company that has been helping hikers, campers and more….through its easy to bring along water purification devices for years.   Beyond that, founder and president Kurt Avery, has long focused on bringing clean water where it is needed anywhere in the world… “25 million people, 4 or 5 mil...

Three women entrepreneurs are out with the science based dating app called Endgame. How is it different? Co-founder Dr. Baxlee Bynum chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.   Using AI to assist with vision.    Envision is a company that has been using technology…including Google Glasses and apps to bring new capabilities to people who are blind or have low vision.   And now it has created Ally…an AI app that can work on a variety of platforms…including mobile devices and Envision glasses.   Found...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   Reolink has launched Wireless Security System bundles designed for peace of mind and lots of convenience.   The Argus 4 Pro kit includes two cameras along with dual solar panels and a Home Hub.    Ther’s a similar bundle available that uses Argus PT Ultra cameras.   They feature 355 degree pan and 140 degree tilt.     The Argus 4 Pro cameras...

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Jewels of the Sea- A Jellyfish Experience is opening this weekend at SeaWorld San Diego. Want a sneak peak? Manager of Education and Conservation Mike Dunn take Techstination inside for a look.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    The Keocam is a new piece of wearable tech designed for personal security and safety.   It is arriving later this year and is kind of like a dashcam….recording continuously in a loop when turned on.   And says CEO Brian Pemberton…in the event of a dangerous or emergency situation…it can upload video and send alerts…. “ So...