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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Rewiring America is the name of a non-profit that aims to provide information to consumers and businesses about programs and incentives that can save them money. That can be with solar, EVs, heat pumps and more. Policy Analyst Amanda Sachs .. “Because these are such new, efficient, just superior technologies in the first place...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Innovations for outdoor fun. First of all, if you need to stay powered at a camp site or in a home emergency, BioLite’s BaseCharge line, which is on sale now…is a great investment and is solar rechargeable. Quality and reliability matter with portable power stations. And BioLite made its name with portable stoves. That traditi...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   Blendjet, a company that has pioneered portable blenders continues to deliver new, fun designs and innovations.   Some of the latest characters making their way onto the portable blenders are the South Park crew and Sponge Bob.   Just in time for Father’s Day.   The company took a consumer first approach to a recall of ear...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a whole new category of personal computers arriving…branded Copilot Plus. Microsoft has its own Surface machines….but partners such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Samsung have all joined in. So what’s so special here? Microsoft says they feature computing power of more than 40 trillion operations per second, all d...

Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with Memory Station from Vivid-Pix. An all in one solution for preserving family photos, documents and memories...and perfect for Father's Day too. How does it work? CEO Rick Voight chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Pebblebee is taking advantage of the upgraded Google Find My Device app with a new line of Bluetooth trackers. The new trackers…which are available as a Tag, Card or Clip…all feature long battery life, from 8 to 18 months…depending on which you choose…and they are rechargeable. A really great feature. About set up…it couldn’t...

Nomad has a broad range of innovative cases, cables and a new Tracker that are hot sellers for Father's Day. What sets them apart? Chuck Melber chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Skyworth has been making a name for itself with a line of rugged TVs made to be mounted outdoors…with some models…even in direct sunlight. Now…something new…a portable 24 inch Companion HD screen that can go anywhere and runs for three hours on a charge. When it comes to content, Director of Sales Michael Gleason says.. “The c...

Unistellar, which has helped to pioneer a new generation of telescopes for consumers is turning its focus to binoculars as well. How and why? Astronomer and co-founder Franck Marchis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you have a dog lover for a Dad….or are one yourself, a new book from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Holland is a title you won’t want to miss. The sub-title is Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence and Holland introduces us to some remarkable dogs and imparts lots of wisdom along the way. For instance our...

Fun and innovation are two of the things that Blendjet brings to the portable blender party. Sponge Bob and South Park are two of the latest partnerships. Co-founder and CEO Ryan Pamplin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Some techie gift ideas for Dads and Grads.    THX has upped the game in HDMI cables with the Interconnect 2.1b line.   The cables are designed for ultra high speed…maximized for up to 10K video along with amazing sound fidelity.   Very impressive. A worthwhile investment for home theatres.   Another potential gift for Fat...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some AI help for planning that summer vacation. Whether you’re planning to travel to Europe or have a road trip in mind for the summer, the AI built into Google search can assist with ideas and planning. The company’s Craig Ewer says the tools are growing in popularity.. “People search for AI itinerary planner has spiked about...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Entertainment Software Association is once again out with a survey and report that outlines the popularity of video games. And from Wordle players to hard core gamers and everyone in between …the numbers continue to grow. ESA CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis.. “What we found this year is that everyone is playing and that it remain...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More tech help in fixing what needs fixing around the house. Online videos can sometimes be a big help in tackling tasks you may not be familiar with….but Frontdoor takes it a step further by connecting consumers through live chats with experts…like plumbers or electricians. On-Demand Services Director Sarah Riley… “We’ve got...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to considering electric vehicles, GM is continuing to push consumers in that direction. Director of EV Ecosystems Derek Sequeira says the automaker’s Ultium battery technology provides great range…and EVs can save owners money. But what about people who may not own a home…or have a garage? “For those who are in m...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some throwback fun for a holiday. Flying discs are still popular after all these years. And TOSY is out with rings and discs that feature built-in LED lights that make for lots of night time fun. The rings are 35 dollars for a three pack on Amazon. And if the name Big Wheel stirs up some memories, Schylling has brought them to...

From the best selling author of Unlikely Friendships comes a new title with insights into canine intelligence. There are some surprises here. Such as? Dog Smart author Jennifer Holland chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Getting stronger with some help from tech. Tonal is a company that has brought lots of tech into fitness and strength training. The wall mounted smart gym machine can digitally adjust resistance tailored to your abilities…on the fly. Troy Taylor is senior performance director… “We create electro-magnetic resistance to create t...

Lucyd is bringing Eddie Bauer fashion to its line of smart glasses. The company's approach to smart eyewear? CEO Harrison Gross chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        What if you could beat the heat with an air conditioner around your neck…without breaking said neck.   COOLiFY Cyber from Torras is a comfortable around the neck gadget….that uses a ceramic semi-conductor radiator that works amazingly well to cool you off….or in the winter…warm you up.   It can also serve as just a fa...

The latest Bluetooth trackers from Pebblebee are Google Find My enabled. The join those designed for Apple. Why pick Pebblebee? CEO Daniel Daoura chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The Skyworth Companion is a 24 inch portable streaming TV that can operate for three hours on a charge. The purpose behind the design? Director of Sales Michael Gleason chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Amazon is celebrating small business month with a new education hub…and a continuation of its grant program that awards successful applicants up to 25 thousand dollars. Todd Heimes, VP of Amazon Business Worldwide…says the deadline is coming up at the end of this week…so act fast. What are they looking for? “Well we’re very in...

Inspired by the Cyber Truck.... Living Vehicle has unveiled the Cyber Trailer. Designed for off grid travel, it features lots of innovation. Such as? Co-founder Matthew Hofmann chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.