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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        More fun ideas for the holidays.    WowWee is just out with a new spin on laser tag called VaporStrike.     The game sets use toy weapons that fire a beam of light through a  mist…for fun effects…and there’s sound and vibration feedback too.  WowWee VP Gadi Pollack…. “In here there’s a little humidifier that interacts...

Still hunting for the hottest tech toys for kids? The Toy Insider editor Ali Mierzejewski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

For those with low vision, eSight by Gentex glasses are improving everyday life. How? Dir. of Sales Roland Mattern chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

School kids lacking high speed Internet still number in the millions. T-Mobile's push to help with Project 10 Million continues. Consumer Products expert Cassie Slane chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Ford is marking 75 years of building vehicles for law enforcement and first responders. A trip back in time with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan in this Techstination interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      More techie ways to stay in touch with Santa this holiday season.   GM OnStar is once again allowing kids to push the button in OnStar equipped vehicles  or on the OnStar Guardian app….to communicate with you know who at the North Pole….and to track his progress on Christmas Eve.   OnStar’s Gene Huskey … “ We’ve had a s...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Snowy the Mouse is a character created by author Susie Bramhall and her artist husband…and it is now a book, a cuddly plush and an animated online character with lots of fun videos and activities for kids.   And the site has now partnered with NORAD for Santa tracking.   Bramhall came up with Snowy during the COVID pand...

They are lightweight and operate for days on a charge. What else can the Vuzix Z100 smart glasses do? Director of Worldwide Marketing Adam Gogolski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Whether it's emergency satellite communication when off grid on the latest iPhones or new hearing assistance on the AirPods Pro 2, Apple is offering more health and safety features. Apple's Francesca Sweet and Jahmyra Austin chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We…meaning people around the world…are spending a lot of time on YouTube. Mr. Beast continues to top the creators list for the fifth consecutive year according to the 2024 YouTube Culture and Trends Report. Manager Maddy Buxton says .. “Also on the top creators list this year is Christiano Ronaldo, major soccer star. He launch...

An AI Santa? ChatGPT has brought on Santa to converse, tell stories and jokes. And it's for subscribers at all levels, even free. Advanced Voice Mode Product Lead Jackie Shannon chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With more and more delivery drivers out there during the holiday season, how can you stay safer on the roads? Pam Shadel Fisher from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Amazon's Eli Pabon chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Snowy the Mouse makes a fun gift pack for kids and there is much more online, including a partnership with NORAD for Santa tracking. Author and CEO Susie Bramhall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here’s some tech we can forward to in the coming months. A company called Mado Dynamic has developed smart Solar Window Shades that can be installed by just about anyone in minutes. They’ll be launching on in the coming weeks on Kickstarter… and were created by the brilliant tech entrepreneur Andrew Einaudi…who helped to creat...

With a new V4 on the market Oura Ring is delivering even more innovation. New for V4 and V3 is the Symptom Radar feature. More info? Product Marketing Manager Bryn Harrington chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

WowWee brings some fun effects to laser tag with VaporStrike. Such as? VP of Product Development Gadi Pollack chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

From news, to people and more, what were the biggest search trends this year? Google trends expert Jennifer Jones chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google has just announced even more features for Gemini and Gemini Live…including the ability to recognize the intensity of emotion in Expressive Captions…and with Pixel devices…the ability to remember your interests and preferences. We checked in to learn a little more.. Hi Gemini. What are the most popular things that Gemini...

GM's OnStar is back connecting kids with Santa and helping them track his whereabouts on Christmas Eve. And it all benefits the American Red Cross. OnStar's Gene Huskey chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The Mustang GTD is the first car from an American brand to complete a lap in under seven minutes at "The Ring" in Germany. Mustang Marketing Manager Jim Owens chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.     Some of the tech we love for the holidays.    How about a pair of reading glasses …or sunglasses…that can keep you connected via Bluetooth…even putting the latest AI tools…like Gemini…just a tap away.   Lucyd Eyewear at  Lucyd.co  offers just that…with some great holiday deals and a variety of styles too at  Lucyd.co .   ...

Snowy the Mouse makes a fun gift pack for kids and there is much more online, including a partnership with NORAD for Santa tracking. Author and CEO Susie Bramhall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   PMI Kids World is delivering some fun collectibles for kids blending Barbie with the Stumble Guys.  There are physical toys along with the Stumbleverse ..where there are 50 million monthly players.   CEO Omer Dekel… “So we took the in game collaboration with Barbie and brought it to life.” There are action figures and plus...

The innovations and challenges of 2024 and a look ahead to 2025 and the Consumer Electronics Show, CES! Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about that, plus his latest book, Pivot or Die.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Kids love to build things….just think of the longevity of Legos.    Snap Circuits kits take the building aspect and add a healthy does of STEM learning…and make it fun.   There are kits for kids as young as five…all the way up through high school and adults….and many are affordable too.   Kids can make energy efficient mo...