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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Are you ready for roadways where cars avoid most crashes.   The deaths and injuries…financial losses and more that will be avoided are mind boggling.   That is behind the new rules for automatic emergency braking that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced must be implemented by carmakers by...

Talk Away the Dark is the name of a new campaign from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Opening doors to discussion is the key. VP of Health Equity Vic Armstrong chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Working from anywhere doesn’t have to mean leaving behind a great desktop setup. Logitech’s CASA Pop-Up Desk let’s you easily take along a laptop stand that conveniently houses a rechargeable keyboard and trackpad. Compact and attractive. Logitech’s Global Senior Marketing Manager Andrea Silva .. “Even though I prefer having a...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For Mother’s Day or perhaps other occasions…or maybe for yourself…adding a Bird Buddy to your yard can add lots of fun. It is one of the most entertaining gadgets we’ve had around in a long while. And the company continues to innovate. The durable Smart Bird Feeder with a high quality camera built in sells for 239 dollars….but...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. So the big search trends for the last month probably won’t surprise you…..Beyonce’ and Taylor Swift….of course were way up there. But also trending were things like phony divorce papers to use for April Fools. Realy? Then…Google trends expert Abigail Jaffe says…there is prom season and all of the related searches..some a bit s...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker had lots of success with its award winning Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds. They are designed to be comfortable while sleeping…even on your side. And now Soundcore is out with the Sleep A20….making what was very good even better. They block even more noise…are just as comfortable…and feature longer battery life…up to 14 hour...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For most of us in the United States, it may be hard to fathom…but nearly 60 percent of the world’s population…about five billion people…wash their clothes by hand. The Washing Machine Project is trying to change that…with backing from the Whirlpool Foundation. They are building and providing hand operated Divya Washing Machine...

Stronger for Spring? Tonal brings technology to fitness and strength training. How? Head of Performance Troy Taylor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Innovation in grills? Monument's new Denali 605 Pro has Bluetooth, smart lit knobs, dual temperature sensors, two ceramic searing burners and more in a stainless steel design. The experience? Monument's Hayes Finklea, Romiya Welch and influencer chef John O'larnic chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest and greatest Webcam from Logitech is the MX Brio. It features AI enhanced image quality…auto focus, exposure and white balance….can tilt down for showing objects or documents while you are conferencing or streaming. And it does it all in up to 4K. There’s also an outer ring around the lens that you can give a quick...

Beyonce' goes country, a double album from Taylor, Caitlin goes pro and more in the top search trends for April. Google's Abigail Jaffe chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. U.S. News and World Report is out with a list of what it says are the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. Hyundai leads the industry with the most awards from the publication…garnering top rankings for the Ioniq 5 as best electric SUV, best electric car for the Ioniq 6 and for the Tuscon Hybrid…for best Hybrid SUV. The publica...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. NASA’s new PACE satellite, launched in February, is giving scientists a clearing picture of the state of our oceans and our atmosphere as well. NASA PACE oceanographer Dr. Ivona Cetnic.. “We’ve been getting so much more than we’ve ever been able to see before. Previously we’ve been able to see just one color of the ocean, one...

A wearable device to replace all that you store in the cloud? The O Mini Server is promising a new era of security and privacy. How? Founder and CEO Guillaume Jaulerry chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Conquering the problem of VR nausea.   Many people playing with virtual reality headsets experience nausea…and  that is where NeuroSync Labs sees an opportunity.   The company’s C-Infinity action game controller for VR is designed to get that under control.   Co-founder Dr. Soloban Paesseler    … “The idea is really to n...

How can AI and brain signals be used to ease communication with those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia? CareYaYa Health Technologies CEO Neal Shah explores that and a new approach to affordable caregiving with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        With remote work and collaboration still the rule for many…expectations for quality are higher than ever.   The Poly brand at HP is out with new gear for video conferencing that can help meet those expectations…from the Poly Studio E360 center of table camera to the Poly Studio E60 featuring 4K sensors and a 12X optic...

Planning a road trip? Adventure Genie is designed to help you find campgrounds and more. How? CEO Scott Lengel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the National Telecommunications and Information Administration saying it will provide more than 1.4 billion dollars in grants to assist older adults and others with digital literacy and connectivity, GetSetUp is stepping up efforts to help bridge the digital divide. President Lawrence Kosick says the platform, helping tho...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        It has been sixty years since Ford unveiled what would become an iconic car, the Mustang, at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York.     As part of the celebration, the automaker is rolling out the 2024 edition of the all electric Mustang Mach-E, with improvements in range, charging speed and more.   Ford’s Garett Carr.. “...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Author Adam Gopnik is back again with another title that we can all make good use of. All That Happiness Is …Some Words on What Matters. And what The New Yorker staff writer examines here…are our accomplishments versus our achievements… “I give the simple example of when I was 12 years old I sat on the bed in my bedroom in Mon...

Ranker's Watchworthy app is designed to give you smart TV watching recommendations. How? Sr. Product Manager Sean Hunt-Li chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

U.S. News and World Report is out with a ranking of EVs and hybrids. The list and the methods? Automotive correspondent John Vincent chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

NASA's PACE satellite is giving science a clearer picture of the oceans and our atmosphere for Earth Day 2024. NASA PACE Oceanographer Dr. Ivona Cetnic chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Part five. Okay…so who really needs driverless mobility? Clearly…it promises to be an affordable, safe option for people who can’t drive themselves for a variety of reasons..and can be life changing. At Princeton University, Professor Alain Kornhauser has worked with teams of students creating a digital tool to show communitie...