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What can a mid-screen web cam bring to the picture?  Better communication says Center Cam creator Ian Foster.  The story behind the innovation in this Techstination interview.

Space Explorers: The Infinite is a VR touring experience created by Felix and Paul Studios.  Co-founder Felix Lajeunesse and team spent years gathering VR footage that allows people to experience  what it is like inside the ISS and outside the ISS as well.   Felix chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Tonies continue to be a hot gift for kids this holiday season….a portable story telling speaker with a wide range of figurines that use RFID to tell their stories.  Parents or grandparents can record their own too.  And now there are plush Tonies.  Marketing Director Drew Vernon says they are a partn...

How can VR make a difference in test prep?  Librarium found and CEO Duane Mathes shows us how the app for the Meta Quest 2 can help. Mathes tells us the story behind Librarium as well in a chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  CODi is becoming a well known maker of computer accessories among enterprise customers…..and everyday consumers should be paying attention too.  New to the line up is the Allocco HD 1080P IR Facial Recognition Webcam.  It works with Windows Hello…does a great job in low light and features a built in mic w...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  If you drive an electric vehicle…or maybe are just thinking about one…GM is offering some help…geared to those who are planning road trips this holiday season or may be worried about cold weather range and charging.  Caley Hill is EV Ecosystem Manager.  She says no matter what type of electric vehicle som...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The Meeting Owl 3 from Owl Labs made into our segment on favorite gear for everyday production.  It brings portability to video conferencing set ups that is pretty amazing.  The Meeting Owl 3 looks like a Bluetooth speaker…and it is a speaker….with built in 360 microphones and cameras….that will automatic...

Musicians, audiophiles and more have been drawn to Campfire Audio.  Now they have entered the true wireless earphone category with Orbit.   What sets them apart?   VP Caleb Rosenau chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

What to expect from GM's Dealer Community Charging Program?   Manager Jared Jenson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the rollout and what it will mean for electric vehicle owners.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  We often get asked about the type of equipment we use to produce audio and video every day.  So if you  are in the market for that type of gear for yourself or for the holidays… here we go.  For sound…the go to set up of late has been an Eartrhworks Ethos microphone that features beautiful design and...

Lucky Voice, a leading karaoke maker in Britain, is winning fans with a new line in the U.S.     The fun features?  ECommerce head Paddy Franklin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  More gift ideas to help the whole family get fit.  Like a lot of other people, I often find it is a struggle to find the time to get moving.  Some of the products that I’ve turned to have been a Walking Pad that easily folds away and helps you meet those step goals.  There are models with front handl...

Vana is taking a user owned approach to creating those fun AI portraits.  How?   CEO Anna Kazlauskas and Community Manager Kayla Matthiesen chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  With nearly half of Americans 16 to 65 saying they have been facing issues…the Ad Council has launched a new mental health initiative.  You’ll be seeing messages aimed especially at young adults and teens.  Heidi Arthur is chief campaign development officer… “Our goal is to unit marketers, media companies...

Can a low speed, mini vehicle powered by the sun compete?  Squad Mobility co-founder and CEO Robert Hoevers will be showing off the Solar City Car at CES.    What is the potential market?  Hoevers chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

What were the top search trends of 2022?  Wordle was king. But what about entertainment, news & more?   Google's Sarah Armstrong chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Some gadget gifts for just about anyone.  The Lookstand is a great little stand for phones or tablets that can hold your mobile device in landscape or portrait mode while you’re chatting, video conferencing…or maybe cooking in the kitchen.  There are mini and max sizes too.  Find it at www.hellolooks...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  It has been one of the most watched and listened to interviews we’ve done all year.  Steve Fambro is the founder of Aptera…who has devoted himself to bringing a solar powered electric vehicle to market.  And he says if all continues to go well on the financing front….the first deliveries should begin in 2...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  What happens to your digital life and legacy….when you are gone.  Safeguarding it and your other wishes for your personal property are what a company called GoodTrust…at www.mygoodtrust.com is about.  It does so many things designed to give you peace of mind…from helping you to created attorney crafted Wi...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  The crush of the holiday season doesn’t always help.  Ford’s Annual Trend Report has found that over 58 percent of adults are feeling burnt out.  The economy, geopolitical conflict, worries about personal health and safety  bear much of the blame according to Ford Global Futuring Manager Jen Brace. &...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   When it comes to search trends for the month of November…no surprise that Thanksgiving and turkey related searches were popular.  Some other trends, according to Google, searches related to the Artemis 1 launch and mission to the moon, the World Cup of course and some big name players.  In music….Ta...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  A few gift suggestions for those on your list who may be focused on fitness.  The Oura Ring continues to be one of the most in demand wearables.  It tracks everything from your temperature and heart rate to different stages of sleep….and the comfort it offers compared to other sleep trackers…really can’t...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  It looks different and works different than other air purifiers.  The Trombe is billed as an airborne dust cleaner…that is being brought to the U.S. after winning popularity in South Korea.  It is quiet enough for the bedroom…even featuring a nightlight and a USB port …and features a washable pre-filter,...

Lifesmart is bringing more innovation into UV enabled room heaters.  And with high energy prices, they can save you money.   CEO Mike Dolder chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

subROV: Underwater Discoveries takes players on exploration adventures with beautiful graphics, sound and music.  All the work of creator Jose Luis Gonzalez Castro.  With backing from the Schmidt Ocean Institute and the Bermuda Institute of  Ocean Sciences it is being released by Sqr3lab.   Castro chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.