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HP Poly's Voyager Surround 80 C delivers clear communication without a boom for Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more. And there are other smart touches too. Such as? Sr. Dir. of Hybrid Work Solutions Jennifer Adams chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What is a Living Vehicle? It is a company that designs and builds what they call LVs instead of RVs. The latest is the HD24…that can be fully powered by the sun for off grid travel. Co-founder Matthew Hoffman… “It’s a 24 foot travel trailer. It’s all electric. We do have redundant systems that can power off of gas, you can uti...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The floor cleaning innovators at Roborock are at it again…and among the new devices unveiled at the big IFA tech show in Berlin…is the Dyad Pro Combo….a smart wet-dry mop that can now convert into a stick vacuum. The company’s Marcus Lai… “So using different attachments you are able to convert it into a cordless stick vacuum t...

The Roomba J9 + and J9+ Combo are arriving from pioneering robot maker iRobot. What's new in how they clean floors? Director of Floorcare Warren Fernandez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Ford is bringing more innovation and tech to 2024 F-150 including touch screens across full line. What else? Marketing Manager Austin Davis chats with us from the Detroit Auto Show.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is a great time of year for bike riding and we’ve told you about the innovations Sena has developed with cycling helmets like the R2X with Alexa built in. And the Mesh communication capability is really the star here to keep you in touch with others you are riding along with . But if you already have a helmet you love, you...

Lutron's Caseta Pico Paddle Remote adds versatility and ease to smart lighting switches. How? Caseta Product Manager Adam Mack chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

They are connected, in color and captivating a new generation of virtual pet fans. What you should know about Bandai's Tamagotchi Uni virtual pets in this Techstination interview with Senior Director of Brand Strategy Tara Badie.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The non profit disaster relief organization Direct Relief is using technology and data, including some from social media users, to get help where it is needed more quickly. The organization’s VP of Research and Analysis, Andrew Schroeder.. “We take data from the Facebook platform that’s provided through a research and non prof...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AARP and Ageless Innovation are bringing people and generations together for game play through a campaign called Reach Out and Play. The initiative features re-designed versions of some very familiar board games licensed by Ageless Innovation’s Joy For All brand. CEO Ted Fischer… “Our first three games, the game of Life Genera...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Hubble Connected is continuing to innovate with baby monitors that can grow in their capabilities along with your children. The Nursery Pal Dual Vision is equipped with a wide angle camera and normal view as well….and lets you view through a rechargeable handheld monitor or a smartphone app. VP Marty Urick says beyond that.. “...

GoPro's newest, the Hero12 Black arrives next week promising better battery life and much more. Like what? Global Communications VP Rick Loughery chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.          There’s a new podcast in town.   With the writers’ strike continuing to keep their regular late night shows off of the air… Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are partnering with Spotify on a new podcast series…Strike Force Five… “One more time Jimmy.  Hi, I’m Jimmy Fallon.  I’m...

Ekster's new GRID backpack features versatility, charging on the go, sustainability and more. Like what? Co-founder Olivier Momma joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin for a chat.

It started with a gift to her grandmother during the pandemic. Ashley Kenny and her brother created Heirloom video books and are finding lots of demand. How do they work? Kenny chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        September is a great month for doing more outdoors…whether in the yard or maybe at a camp site.    If you haven’t checked out the EcoZoom Versa from BioLite….it is a no frills way to cook using either wood or charcoal…is easy to use….and very clean and efficient.  VP Erica Rosen.. “It looks like one of those big bucke...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      The battle for smart phone supremacy will be renewed in the coming weeks.    Apple this month is expected to unveil the new iPhone 15.   It has an event slated for September 12th.     Meanwhile Google has an October 4th event scheduled…with the buzz being that we’ll be seeing the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.    How much bet...

How can technology and data help in disasters preparation and the aftermath? Direct Relief VP of Research and Analysis Andrew Schroeder chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Better AI to help you order food. That’s what a company called ConverseNow is creating. Its systems are used by many restaurants and are now incorporating elements of Chat GPT and Google’s Bard to make AI in food ordering better. Marketing VP Ben Brown… “What we have is an AI powered virtual ordering assistant that automates d...

Looking for a top of the line, off-grid dwelling that can go anywhere? Living Vehicle CEO Matthew Hoffman shows us the new HD24...and how LVs differ from RVs...in this Techstination interview.

Roborock is continuing to expand its line-up of innovative robotic vacuums and more with the new Q5 Pro, Q8 Max and the versatile Dyad Pro Combo. Details? Roborock's Marcus Lai chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Sena is a company that has been a pioneer when it comes to communications and safety while cycling. Among the latest innovations, the Sena R2X smart helmet with Alexa built in. There is Mesh communication capability to keep you connected with other riders…and an integrated safety light on the back. Sena’s Lex Albrecht.. “The c...

Withings has unveiled the ScanWatch 2 and ScanWatch Light. The new smart watches include new sensors and capabilities for health and sleep monitoring. Details? Head of Product Matthew Menanteau joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

From the Nursery Pal Dual Vision that can become a monitor for older children with remote parental communication to new innovations using AI, Hubble Connected offers moms and dads more peace of mind. The latest? VP Marty Urick chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Jabra brings more innovations and colors to latest true wireless earbuds- the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10. The features? Product Marketing Manager Michelle Ritz chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.