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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We love innovations that can really make a difference and Ome Smart Stove Knobs are in that category. They are rechargeable motorized knobs…easily installed replacing the existing ones on gas or electric stoves…and can be controlled through the Ome app and even automatically turn off a burner after a set period of time. CEO Ak...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AdventureGenie is the name of an AI powered travel planner designed for RVers and campers. It is out with a new feature called GenieWishes that can build stop by stop itineraries based on the kinds of things you like. CEO Scott Lengel..a former tech exec at Microsoft…tells us.. “So after you come into our environment we’re goi...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Almanac 2024 from Nat Geo Kids has arrived in time to keep kids curious over the summer. It is targeted to eight to twelve year olds and there is something fun and interesting on just about every page. But don’t be fooled by the age recommendation.. “Anyone can learn from this book. It is chock full of information related to n...

LifeSaver Wayfarer isn't just a portable water filter, it purifies as well. What does that mean? Technical and operations director Joe Lovegrove chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some summer time innovation that we love. There are lots of choices out there today for home pizza ovens. The Pi Pizza Oven from Solo Stove is a worthwhile investment…that can work with either wood or propane. Solo Stove also makes a Fire Pit Pizza Oven if you have one of the company’s popular firepits. Heat It is an insect bi...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Would you want to own a car that would simply stop most accidents from happening? What about having that kind of car for your children? At Princeton University, the faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering, Alain Kornhauser, my co-host on the Smart Driving Cars podcast…says many vehicles today are equipped with enough t...

NSPanel Pro developed by CoolKit eWeLink for Sonoff, is an affordable touch screen for smart home control. What can it do? CoolKit COO WeiHua Wang chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What is Cheesecake salad? Well, it made the top search trends for June on Google…in advance of the 4th of July holiday. Google’s Jennifer Jones.. “Now before you turn your nose up at it, let me tell you a little bit about that. It’s red and blue fruit mixed with , the white part of that is cream cheese, sugar and whipped cream...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Viffy is the name of a platform for creator content that bridges the gap between customer loyalty programs and influencers..helping to eliminate pay walls for consumers. CEO Sam Winslow.. “The creator exclusive supplemental content space is often gated by a pretty prohibitive pay wall. And it’s very hard for creators to conver...

With new solutions for smart lighting, Vivint this summer is growing the company's smart home category. Chief Product Officer Jim Nye chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Outdoor fun and air quality were among the top search trends for June according to Google. And then there is cheesecake salad? Google's Jennifer Jones chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Tech toys that can travel. Phones and tablets are often the go to devices to keep kids occupied while traveling. But Tonie Box is a great alternative that is screen free. It is story telling cube…that is rechargeable…headphone capable…and works with toy figures that feature many kid favorites. The list is growing all of the ti...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The headlines are pretty frequent…. Octopuses shown to map their visual landscape much like humans do. Or…Watch an octopus waking up from what scientists think could have been a nightmare. Want to learn more about these intelligent, amazing creatures of the sea? Alaska Pacific University marine biology professor David Scheel i...

After the tragic loss of her 16 year old son in a car accident, Julie Garner has found a way to reach young people with Project Yellow Light with a scholarship competition. Garner chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Who do you turn to for help in planning that summer trip? Google is saying its AI tools can be more than a little useful. Google’s Bard has gotten lots of attention and company technology expert Charity Mhende says the new SGE tool or search generative experience is available too…for those that sign up for it. Beyond that..che...

A partnership between Nomad and Peak Design will bring new functionality to iPhone cases. Plus Nomad is delivering new wireless chargers. Marketing Director Chuck Melber chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Cookies and music help mark Ford Motor Company's 120th anniversary. Today's Techstination.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the start of summer…NASA says the coming year will be a big one for watchers of the sun. There will be two solar eclipses…one that is partial on October 14th from Oregon to Texas…and then a total solar eclipse on April 8th next year…visible as it crosses from Texas to Maine. NASA Heliophysics Division Director Peg Luce sa...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Make a difference in the world, starting right in your own backyard! If you are looking for a way to get your kids involved and outside, Doug Tallamy’s young readers’ edition of Nature’s Best Hope is the perfect way to inspire them to get started. From planting trees and native plants to joining local conservation efforts, kid...

After navigating through supply chain issues and turning down a Shark Tank deal Akshita Iyer is delivering on her promise of a Smart Stove Knob that offers safety and convenience. The Ome CEO joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a chat about what it does and what's next.

With Bard and the new SGE tool, AI from Google is ready to help with those summer travel plans. How? Google technology expert Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With two eclipses in the year ahead, the summer solstice marks the start of Heliophysics Big Year at NASA. Division Director Peg Luce chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin the events ahead and what NASA hopes to learn.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. OtO is a company that makes an installation free solar powered watering system for the yard. Attach a hose…set up watering zones with an app and OtO takes care of the rest with a range of thirty to forty feet. Founder and CEO Ali Sabti…says you use your phone to define zones.. “So it’s a point for trees or they can create line...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Reliefband is a company that has continued to innovate with what is called transdermal neuro modulation…to prevent nausea and travel sickness. No pills to take…just wear the Reliefband. And the new Flex model is designed to attach to smartwatch bands. CEO Rich Ransom.. “You’re on a boat, you get imbalanced, your brain says..he...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With kids home from school for the summer months…what can you do to cut down on screen time? Google Internet Safety Expert Alex Joseph says U.S. statistics show kids 8 to 12 spent an average 8 and a half hours a day in front of a screen last summer. And that is leading to parental concerns. One of Google’s answers is a tool ca...