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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Can ping pong help to rewire the brain to assist people with Parkinson’s?  Around the world,  many are saying yes.  And it started when musician and composer Nenad Bach…who has performed with the likes of U2 and Pavarotti…was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a dozen year ago…and then had to give up perform...

The top search trends in November?    That Thanksgiving turkey of course, NASA's big rocket, Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster, the World Cup, Yellowstone and more.   Google's Molly VandenBerg chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Building an electric vehicle that can be powered by the sun isn’t easy…but the team at Aptera has been making steady progress according to co-CEO Steve Fambro.   We encourage you to watch the full interview on the Techstination site.   The futuristic two seater….with lots...

Hivemapper is a dashcam designed to harvest mapping data, rewarding owners with crypto Honey.  How does it work?  CEO Ariel Seidman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Gobi Heat has built a reputation for quality in heated clothing.  Jackets, gloves, hats and more.  Now, for the great outdoors, they've added a heated hammock, chairs, stadium seats and blankets.   CEO Jaye Genung has a warm chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17 at hand, a new book from Andy Saunders, presents original photos from the NASA vault to chronicle the history and beauty.    Saunders joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a chat about the book and the challenge of creating it.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   With the holiday shopping season kicking into high gear, Google is out with a Holiday Shopping 100 list of the most searched for gifts.  So what’s hot?  Google Trends Expert Andrea Willis…“ So we’re actually seeing a 200 percent search increase in the accessories side for health tracker jewelry.&nbs...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The idea of subscribing to a car…is catching on. Finn Auto, which launched first in Germany and came to the U.S. earlier this year has now added New York and Rhode Island to the growing list of states where its all inclusive vehicle subscription service is available. It is app or Web based…a few clicks…and the vehicle you choo...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  There are even more reasons to buy a BlendJet portable blender this holiday season.  In addition to amazing power for a blender that you can take with you anywhere, it charges up via USB C and chops through ice or frozen fruit….there is a new partnership with Disney and Pixar mixing in characters like Buzz, Wo...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  We’ll be telling you more about a new site called GoodTrust….designed to protect your digital life and legacy….but for the holiday, we thought it would be fun to focus on one of the cool features.  It is called Story Portraits.  It uses AI to animate photos…and enables them to talk.  And they can tel...

With a family heritage steeped in music, Andrew Lissimore left the tech world behind to start Headphones.com.  The selection and one year return policy have made it a destination for those seeking quality.  Lissimore chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

When CODi VP Anthony Piccioni decides to demo the company's advancer AI noise cancelling headset, the results speak for themselves.    There's a new Webcam too.    Piccioni shows off the ultimate test in this Techstination interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Lutron continues to expand its line up of first rate smart home gear. And if you are looking to get started, the company’s Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Kit will be 20 percent off through December 4th at many retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe’s and Home Depot. The Caseta system is simple to install….and from our expe...

Ford is out with the company's 11th Annual Trend Report.   Among the findings ...a solid majority of adults are feeling burned out.   Ford Global Futuring Manager Jen Brace chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Looking for ideas? Bargains? Google is out with the Holiday 100 Most Searched For Gifts.   Google Trends Expert Andrea Willis joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Back to the moon. As Artemis 1 continues its mission…orbiting the moon before returning home on December 11th…the team at NASA is knee deep learning all it can. Eventually the Artemis program will bring the first woman to the lunar surface. NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin tells us there are big differences between this and th...

Ready to hit the road for the holidays in your electric vehicle?  Or thinking about an electric vehicle?   GM's EV LIVE offers online help with live guides and more.  GM EV Ecosystem Manager Caley Hill chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

If all goes according to plan, 2023 will be the year when customers can get behind the wheel of Aptera's solar powered electric vehicles.  How have the three wheeled aerodynamic vehicles overcome challenges and what is next? What about the competition? Co-CEO Steve Fambro chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The Meeting Owl 3 from Owl Labs brings more smart capabilities to a 360 degree portable video conferencing solution.   Such as?   CEO Frank Weishaupt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Thanksgiving week…and if you are among the many getting ready to cook a turkey for the holiday…the USDA is offering help…online, by phone, by email…even through social media.  The concern…is food safety…and USDA expert Meredith Carothers says there are common mistakes that can lead to illness.  She advise...

Logistimatics is out with what looks like a standard car charger for your mobile devices.   But it doubles as a GPS tracker and even lets you listen in the vehicle remotely.   The applications?   President Gabriel Weeks chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Innovation in housing.  Cassette Systems is the name of construction company …with a woman at the helm….that is building modular apartments.  They can be stacked and are ready to go…appliances and all…and CEO and founder Dafna Kaplan says they will be able to reduce the cost of construction by thirty perc...

PingPongParkinson.org is spreading around the world thanks to musician Nenad Bach.  It is ping pong that enabled him to overcome Parkinson's symptoms and resume playing music.   His story in this Techstination interview.

Accell is giving consumers choices when it comes to at home or portable EV chargers.   And the Accell AxFAST 3202 32 amp charger is winning lots of fans.   Accell's Arno Yim chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  One of the more interesting categories of headphones these days are the ones that allow you to hear your surroundings….while running, walking or biking.  A startup called Oladance…created by a team that includes a group of former Bose engineers….is out with the Wearable Stereo B1.  They captured a Red Dot...