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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      The Oura Ring,  a pioneer in sleep and health tracking, continues to innovate.   Generation Four is the latest adding even more sensor technology assisting with stress management and women’s health.   And now Oura is bringing Symptom Radar to both the generation 4 and 3 devices.  Product Manager Bryn Harrington.. “It is...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Tech to help you get a healthy start to the New Year. You probably already know about the fitness, sleep and health tracking capabilities of the Apple Watch, look for more innovation to come. But Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have been capturing headlines and winning fans for their new hearing assistance features… “Everything...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What kind of a year has it been for consumer technology? Google, Apple and Samsung continued their head to head battles …bringing great camera technology into their smartphones. SpaceX satellite communication has begun to arrive in phones too. But the biggest news has been the continued advancements in AI on many fronts… “The...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Continuing our look at the advances in AI this year. For Microsoft 365 subscribers…there is more and more automation and assistance available through Copilot …and it’s become more conversational.. “Good morning, Fred. What can I do for you?” Well I’d like you to tell me if you can, what are some of the latest capabilities in M...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Brava smart ovens …with their latest software update…is one of the most everyday useful additions to a smart home that we have seen this year. Using light, the oven can cook multiple dishes at once….say potatoes, chicken and vegetables…all to perfection…controlling the heat to each section of the cooking tray independently. An...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It’s never too late for a last minute gift these days….thanks to online gift cards that can be sent instantly to anyone, anywhere. We hope you get to enjoy the holiday surrounded by family and friends. And the topics of conversation…well they may reflect what was trending on Google Search this year. Google’s Jennifer Jones.. “...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     With a little tech…you can eat  healthier over the holidays.  Abbott’s Lingo business…that’s an over the counter continuous glucose monitor…has recipes and more at HelloLingo.com.  Lingo nutritionist and famed marathon runner Pam Nisevich Bede… “What we’re about at Lingo is finding a way to eat in a way that is metabolic...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Looking for a last minute chat with Santa? ChatGPT has brought Santa into the world of generative AI. You …and maybe with the kids on hand…can have real time conversations….even ask him for stories or jokes. Jackie Shannon is Advanced Voice Mode Product Lead.. “It really feels like this natural, magical experience talking with...

1More is getting into the Smart Glasses category while continuing to innovate with new WiFi connected headphones and open ear earbuds. The latest? 1More's Timothy Hsu chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Look at all the tech in some of the hottest toys this holiday season. There’s Hero the Sound Sensing Robot from Thames and Kosmos….it reacts to sounds and can locate you. Best part…kids have to build it. Younger kids will love Poe…the AI Story Bear. It can tell stories in 20 different languages. And The Toy Insider editor Ali...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     We’ve seen some impressive deals on security cameras during the holiday season and it really pays to shop around.   We’re fans of what Eufy has done with the S330 kits that work with the HomeBase 3 for local storage without the need for a subscription.  And the cameras can work in conjunction with Eufy’s great outdoor li...

Integral AI STREAM will allow you to create a video game and play it on the fly. And that's just the start. Founder and CEO Jad Tariffi chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        I guess it’s a sign of the times…but there is no shortage of apps and devices out there aimed at reducing stress and improving health.   Olo is the name of a company that started out with in person gatherings and has grown to include an app and devices like eye masks and a crafted speaker.  An app using nature sounds...

Eating healthy over the holidays isn't always easy. But there are ways...and some tech can help. Abbott's Lingo business nutritionist and famed marathoner Pam Nisevich Bede chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

What can AI do to make everyday tasks easier? Former Google exec and Silicon Valley maverick Rikard Steiber is out with a new book, "Supercharge Your Life With AI". The GoodTrust CEO offers easy to understand tips and insights in the book and in this Techstination interview

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        More fun ideas for the holidays.    WowWee is just out with a new spin on laser tag called VaporStrike.     The game sets use toy weapons that fire a beam of light through a  mist…for fun effects…and there’s sound and vibration feedback too.  WowWee VP Gadi Pollack…. “In here there’s a little humidifier that interacts...

Still hunting for the hottest tech toys for kids? The Toy Insider editor Ali Mierzejewski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

For those with low vision, eSight by Gentex glasses are improving everyday life. How? Dir. of Sales Roland Mattern chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

School kids lacking high speed Internet still number in the millions. T-Mobile's push to help with Project 10 Million continues. Consumer Products expert Cassie Slane chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Ford is marking 75 years of building vehicles for law enforcement and first responders. A trip back in time with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan in this Techstination interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      More techie ways to stay in touch with Santa this holiday season.   GM OnStar is once again allowing kids to push the button in OnStar equipped vehicles  or on the OnStar Guardian app….to communicate with you know who at the North Pole….and to track his progress on Christmas Eve.   OnStar’s Gene Huskey … “ We’ve had a s...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Snowy the Mouse is a character created by author Susie Bramhall and her artist husband…and it is now a book, a cuddly plush and an animated online character with lots of fun videos and activities for kids.   And the site has now partnered with NORAD for Santa tracking.   Bramhall came up with Snowy during the COVID pand...

They are lightweight and operate for days on a charge. What else can the Vuzix Z100 smart glasses do? Director of Worldwide Marketing Adam Gogolski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Whether it's emergency satellite communication when off grid on the latest iPhones or new hearing assistance on the AirPods Pro 2, Apple is offering more health and safety features. Apple's Francesca Sweet and Jahmyra Austin chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We…meaning people around the world…are spending a lot of time on YouTube. Mr. Beast continues to top the creators list for the fifth consecutive year according to the 2024 YouTube Culture and Trends Report. Manager Maddy Buxton says .. “Also on the top creators list this year is Christiano Ronaldo, major soccer star. He launch...