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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Capsule Air is a new projector from Anker’s Nebula brand….designed for fun. It is a 720p projector featuring Google TV…not the highest resolution… but it can go anywhere…and runs up to 2 hours on a charge. It has flexible mounting options….including an add on Capsule Power Bank Tripod…gives you extended playtime..that buye...

PingCares has developed a smart, cell connected watch designed for older adult safety. And the focus is on affordability for the 89 dollar device and the service. Details? Founder Sean Liu chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.  ScreenGeni.us is the name of a startup that is aiming to use AI to help you decide what to watch.    Tech veteran Daniel Sieberg is the founder and CEO.. “There are more than 2 million video on demand titles available across movies and TV shows these days.  There are now dozens, if not hundreds, of streaming services from w...

With smart new robotic vacuums, the Qrevo Curv and Qrevo Slim, Roborock is offering unique innovations again. An uplifting experience? Check out the Curv in this Techstination chat with Roborock's Michelle Newburgh.

The Ford Engineering Laboratory, newly renovated and welcoming back teams of engineers in Dearborn, is marking its 100th anniversary. And the work there has unearthed some surprises. Senior Collections Archivist Ciera Casteel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

BioLite has unveiled Backup by BioLite to bring ease and affordability to emergency backup power in the home. How does it work? VP of Product Management Ryan Gist chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Second Fifty…Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond is a new book from Debra Whitman. She is former staff director for the Senate Special Committee on Aging and is Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP. So what about those 7 big questions? “How long will I live and will I be healthy? Will I lose my memory and h...

Ome has launched its next generation Smart Knob for kitchen safety to support aging in place and more. Sleeker and easier to install and smart. Founder and CEO Akshita Iyer chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is an annual ritual …and the new iPhones from Apple are due in stores at the end of the week. And again…with the iPhone 16…the photo and video capabilities take center stage. There’s a new Camera Control Sensor situated on the right side of the phone….that can be used to launch the camera app, take a photo or record videos....

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s that time of year. New iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods are on the way. So what’s the big news? The new Apple Watch Series 10 devices will have bigger screens…about 30 percent bigger.. but will be thinner. They’ll also be able to detect sleep apnea. That feature is awaiting FDA clearance. P{ricing starts at about 400 do...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Astrum Tech is new in the consumer audio space and is out with some impressive new over ear and in ear headphones. The XZ Pia Earbuds…priced at 199 are beautifully designed with a rose gold case and deliver impressive sound along with adaptive noise cancelling. The MX Pro over the ear ANC headset blends comfort with style and...

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden report a big step forward in carbon fiber batteries. What might lighter weight batteries with carbon fiber strength mean? Professor Leif Asp chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

OWC has unveiled the breakthrough Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD. What will the higher speed storage mean for pros, creators and consumers? Founder and CEO Larry O'Connor joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin from the IBC in Amsterdam.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. GoPro’s new flagship camera, the Hero 13 Black has arrived and it unleashes even more creativity with a new smart lens system. They are automatically recognized by the camera…for instance, says VP Rick Loughery.. “You put the macro lens on, it adjusts the settings for the best use of the macro lens. There’s also a feature, whe...

Kids love to put a scare into grown-ups. With the Wall Crawler Gecko from the Hex Bots brand and Spin Master they'll have hours of fun doing just that. Design Lead Mark Grote on how it works and more in this interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lots of folks these days are using iPads as a primary computer. The capabilities are right up there with many laptops….and Logitech helps to make them even more useful with the Combo Touch for iPad Pro. It is a detachable keyboard case the features a built in trackpad. What users will appreciate is the automatic connection and...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Business travel is continuing to rebound according to a recent survey conducted for Global Rescue. The company provides a range of services by subscription to assist with travel emergencies. CEO Dan Richards.. “You know we’ve seen travel numbers ticking up, obviously, pretty aggressively since the pandemic. Particularly when y...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        What is being called the world’s most energy efficient RV has launched.    Polydrops has opened pre-orders for the P21…a travel trailer designed for off grid adventures with a 1300 watt solar array, thermal insulation,  a heat pump for staying warm or cool….and a lightweight design making it towable by EVs…including t...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A fun plush tech toy for kids…that is screen free. Furlings have arrived from Funrise. They are soft and huggable, with sensors and sounds that respond to touch and play…along with LCD eyes. Three are out now ..Finley the dragon, Aspen the Yeti …exclusive to Walmart….and Cleo the jackalope. There are more to come and senior de...

How much time do you spend searching for what to stream? ScreenGeni.us aims to stop the scroll. How? Founder and CEO Daniel Sieberg chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With a new 4K Nebular projector, Soundcore Space One headphones and a smart 3 in 1 portable charger, Anker is making a splash at IFA in Berlin. Anker's Adam Weissman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Two out of every three Americans don’t have an estate plan. Few of us like to dwell on the topic….but…says LegalZoom Senior Director Ashley Robinson… “Think of a will as your personal rulebook for what happens after you’ve left the party. It’s a legal document that outlines how you want your treasures divvied up. That could be...

With smart lenses, a bigger battery and more, GoPro has unveiled the Hero13 Black along with the smaller and cheaper GoPro Hero. Details? VP of Global Marketing and Communications Rick Loughery chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Anker's Eufy brand has engineered the impressive Omni S1 Pro robotic floor cleaner. What are some features that set it apart? Eufy's Michaela Paris chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We see an awful lot of gadgets and tech here….but the folks at Bird Buddy once again have amazed us with the fun their new Smart Hummingbird Feeder can bring. We got ours towards the end of August when the hummingbirds in our neck of the woods started preparing for their long migration…spending as much time at the feeders as p...