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By Fred Fishkin

Techstination is a daily report on consumer tech produced by tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin. Listen to full interviews and daily reports here and find more at www.techstination.com
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What to weigh when considering an electric vehicle

What to weigh when considering an electric vehicle

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What to consider when buying an electric vehicle? Kia, which has the award winning EV6 and EV9 vehicles on the market, has some tips for consumers. Kia America Director of Corporate Communications James Bell…

“If you are the kind of person that saddles up every Friday night and drives five hundred miles out to the local camping spot or hooks up your boat or your trailer and drives out to grandma’s house, then guess what… an electric vehicle’s probably not for you. But if you’re like the vast majority of us, and I mean 90 plus percent, who drive on average 25 to 35 miles per day, than an electric car is probably, I’ll just go ahead and say it, is the best choice.”

And with the charging station picture improving all of the time…Kia is among those moving to the Tesla standard…the choice gets even easier.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 27, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Ready for eclipse viewing? Help from Celestron.

Techstination Interview: Ready for eclipse viewing? Help from Celestron.

Are you ready for viewing the total solar eclipse? Even if you aren't within the totality path, it will be worth viewing. How to do it safely? Celestron's Lance Lucero chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 26, 202409:54
An app to connect helpers with those who need help: Thyim

An app to connect helpers with those who need help: Thyim

Start-up Thyim connects helpers to those needing help. How and where? Co-founder Stephen Buffamante chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 26, 202410:10
Help and hope for severe food allergies: Dr. Ruchi Gupta

Help and hope for severe food allergies: Dr. Ruchi Gupta

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Severe food allergies can be frightening…and they are becoming more common. But there places parents and families can turn to for help. Dr. Ruchi Gupta is a professor of pediatrics and medicine at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and the author of The Food Allergy Experience and Food Without Fear…

“Very, very important to talk to your doctor, get to the allergist, make sure you know how to recognize signs and symptoms, how to use that epinephrine auto injector like Auvi-Q. And very, very important to educate everyone taking care of your children.”

Dr. Gupta is also a mom to a child with severe food allergies.. and recently partnered with Brittany Mahomes…who with her Super Bowl champion husband…has two young children with the condition as well.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 26, 202401:60
H&R Block options to make the season less taxing

H&R Block options to make the season less taxing

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the filing deadline drawing near, H & R Block has a variety of options designed to make the season less taxing. Chief Tax Officer Kathy Pickering says in addition to the H&R Block offices around the country, you can simply go online to get started. You can get help from a professional….or get assistance from AI..


“Based on our almost 70 years of experience, we have this huge database of information about taxes and common questions and those kinds of things and so we’ve used that in conjunction with an AI tool which, for us, we just call the AI Tax Assist and that’s a generative AI tool that allows tax clients to ask questions.”

And get info to help streamline getting your taxes done. Find more at www.HRBlock.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 25, 202401:60
New toys with tech from Vtech and Leap Frog...Binoculars and Gabbers

New toys with tech from Vtech and Leap Frog...Binoculars and Gabbers

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some new tech toys on the way from Vtech and Leap Frog…which is bringing an addition to its Magic Adventures line…binoculars for kids with a camera and other features built in..

“It does have a flip up screen which is really, really nice because it will have three hundred videos and images from BBC. We partner with a credible source on all of our Magic Adventures products so that we can get some really cool footage that really is intriguing for kiddos.”

Vtech’s Tiffany Lavery. The binoculars arrive this summer. Out now…in time for Easter fun…are Gabbers…little electronic characters that talk and react and can sit on a child’s shoulder…

“It will repeat whatever you say in a silly bird voice, it kind of does a little tweety bird voice.”

There’s music and motion sensing too…and the Gabbers sell for about fifteen dollars.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 22, 202402:00
Techstination Interview: A deep dive with Secrets of the Octopus author Sy Montgomery

Techstination Interview: A deep dive with Secrets of the Octopus author Sy Montgomery

When an octopus chooses to befriend you, it can lead to some pretty remarkable discoveries. Author Sy Montgomery's latest book, Secrets of the Octopus, is a companion to an upcoming National Geographic series coming to Disney for Earth Day 2024. Sy chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the octopuses she has come to know, on their terms, and why she feels a "sameness" with these mysterious, alien-like creatures.

Mar 21, 202413:49
TurboTax offers in person tax assistance option and more

TurboTax offers in person tax assistance option and more

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is crunch time for taxes again…and TurboTax can help to ease the panic and stress. For years, Intuit has offered live help online….and this year…something new. An in-person tax help option. CPA and Tax Expert at TurboTax, Lisa Greene-Lewis…

“With TurboTax we want to be able to serve all tax filers, no matter what their situation is, no matter how they want to get their taxes done. And so, some people prefer to meet someone in person and build relationships with them.”

There are several levels available…TurboTax Free, Deluxe and Premium….and online live assistance is available for all…including the free version…through the end of March. The site for more is www.TurboTax.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 21, 202401:60
Techstination Interview- The ongoing battle against online scams: latest tools from Google

Techstination Interview- The ongoing battle against online scams: latest tools from Google

The never ending battle against online scams. What are some of the latest tools to protect yourself and your family? Google Technology Expert Grace Hoyt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 20, 202408:21
Techstination Interview: H&R Block options to make the season less taxing

Techstination Interview: H&R Block options to make the season less taxing

The filing deadline is getting closer. How to make the season less taxing? H&R Block chief Tax Officer Kathy Pickering chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 20, 202408:28
Pricewaterhouse Coopers out with survey on trust

Pricewaterhouse Coopers out with survey on trust

Mar 20, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Kia offers info-pros and cons-to would be EV buyers

Techstination Interview: Kia offers info-pros and cons-to would be EV buyers

Thinking about an EV? What are the pros and cons? Kia America Director of Corporate Communications James Bell chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the issues and Kia's EV9 SUV.

Mar 19, 202409:04
NASA scientist says eclipse show may be even greater

NASA scientist says eclipse show may be even greater

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Scientists at NASA…like many of the rest of us, are pretty enthused about the April 8th total solar eclipse across North America. NASA Mission Scientist Nicholeen Viall says solar activity may make the eclipse an even greater show…than the one seven years ago.

“The corona is going to be more complex and we might even get a chance to see a magnetic explosion, because the sun is more active right now, magnetically, than it was in 2017.”

And if you are in the path for totality, it will last longer too. About four minutes. And for those not in the path…the eclipse will still be visible….it just won’t be total. Don’t forget you can watch our full interview online. For more …head to go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.


Mar 19, 202401:60
An early look at the Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA

An early look at the Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Sony Honda Mobility partnership is showing off the AFEELA electric vehicle …getting input from consumers initially at shopping venues in California. You can check out a video of our remote tour on the Techstination Web site. The outside design features customized lighting …but otherwise has a pretty standard look. Inside is another story…

“We have the panoramic screen that we have here spanning from the left to the right, helps to reduce driver eye distraction by making it easy to see all important information by just looking left and right. The rear seat entertainment, you can watch a variety of TV, movies, you can play games, listen to music.”

Product Specialist Raisu Williams. There are some high end driver assist capabilities planned as well. Sony Honda Mobility plans to open pre-orders next year and begin deliveries in 2026.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 18, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Nausea free VR? Neurosync VR C-Finity is designed for that

Techstination Interview: Nausea free VR? Neurosync VR C-Finity is designed for that

NeurosyncVR's C-Finity was created to ease nausea and bring comfort to VR gaming. How? Co-founder Dr. Slobodan Paesseler chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 15, 202413:17
Techstination Interview: Vivid-Pix Memory Station Stories creates and saves family histories

Techstination Interview: Vivid-Pix Memory Station Stories creates and saves family histories

Memory Station Stories from Vivid-Pix is designed to help families capture, preserve and share their stories and histories. How does the combination of hardware and software make it easy? CEO Rick Voight chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 15, 202415:51
Panasonic Lumix G9II with Lumix Leica 100-400 amazes

Panasonic Lumix G9II with Lumix Leica 100-400 amazes

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This one is for photo enthusiasts. Panasonic’s latest micro four thirds flagship camera…the Lumix G9II delivers amazing results…with still images or video…and the capabilities are made all the better when paired with the Lumix Leica 100 to 400 millimeter lens. The camera itself has been designed for comfort and balance…and is packed with pro features like dual SD card slots, full size HDMI along with mic in and headphone jacks. With the latest 100 to 400 millimeter…F4 to 6.3 you are getting the equivalent to a 200 to 800 millimeter. Amazing reach that with image stabilization turned on…you can even shoot handheld with. The combination of the camera and lens is terrific and shows the micro four thirds format is very much alive and well.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 15, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Help on horizon for severe food allergies? Dr. Ruchi Gupta

Techstination Interview: Help on horizon for severe food allergies? Dr. Ruchi Gupta

Hope on the horizon for severe food allergies? Why are numbers rising? How to cope? Author and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Professor Dr. Ruchi Gupta chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 14, 202408:35
Techstination Interview: TurboTax adds live in-person option for filers

Techstination Interview: TurboTax adds live in-person option for filers

TurboTax is giving customers another new option this year...in person tax help. And the online help is still there, too. CPA and tax expert for TurboTax Lisa Greene-Lewis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 14, 202407:20
Ann Burg's Force of Nature-a Novel of Rachel Carson

Ann Burg's Force of Nature-a Novel of Rachel Carson

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Spring break can be a great time to get kids reading…and taking a break from screens. For middle schoolers and up… one of the latest books from Scholastic can spark lots of thought and discussion. Award winning author Ann Burg has used verse to take readers into the life of Rachel Carson with the title Force of Nature. It is a style she has used before..

“When you write in verse, you are actually channeling them. You’re experiencing their experiences through their words and their thoughts. I find writing in verse a really direct communication to whatever that person is trying to tell us. And I hope my readers have that same experience when they’re reading it. ”

The title again from Scholastic.. is Force of Nature -a Novel of Rachel Carson.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 14, 202401:60
Kingston Digital delivers speed and capacity with new Canvas React Plus V60 cards

Kingston Digital delivers speed and capacity with new Canvas React Plus V60 cards

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Not all memory cards are made alike. Kingston Digital is out with a new line…the Canvas React Plus V60 SD cards…and if you need capacity and speed….these are what you want. For the many creatives out there…shooting lots of 4K video for instance…the Canvas React Plus V60 cards offer speeds up to 280 megabytes per second on the read side and 150 megabytes per second when writing to the card. That’s impressive. The capacities range from 128 gigabytes all the way up to a terabyte of storage. That is a lot. Kingston Digital is known for reliability and backs up the cards with a lifetime warranty. The cards are widely available. Find more info…at www.kingston.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 13, 202401:59
Techstination Interview- a peak at Sony Honda Mobility's AFEELA

Techstination Interview- a peak at Sony Honda Mobility's AFEELA

Want a peak at Sony Honda Mobility's AFEELA EV? Pre-orders are scheduled for next year with deliveries in 2026. Product Specialist Raisu Williams does a demo for Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 12, 202411:49
Techstination Interview: PwC 2024 Survey finds consumer and employee trust falling

Techstination Interview: PwC 2024 Survey finds consumer and employee trust falling

Pricewaterhouse Coopers is out with its 2024 Trust Survey. And it shows trust declining among consumers and employees. And many executives aren't aware. Vice Chair of PwC's US Trust Solutions Wes Bricker chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 12, 202409:60
Bird Buddy Smart Hummingbird Feeder arriving

Bird Buddy Smart Hummingbird Feeder arriving

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The fun folks who developed the Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder that takes photos and videos of visitors and uses AI to identify them…are back with a Smart Hummingbird Feeder. It is shipping this spring and utilizes the same high quality, rugged camera. Beyond that, CEO Franci Zidar says..

“It is also extremely functional and thought through in terms of maintaining it. Because, fun fact, hummingbirds remember how often you refill your hummingbird feeder so they know what to expect. Sof if you have a hummingbird that flies around your neighborhood, if you have the most replenished hummingbird feeder, they’ll come to you more often and expect more from you. We’ve really put a lot of effort into making this really easy to maintain.”

More info? Head to www.mybirdbuddy.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 12, 202401:60
Ford marks ten years of Transit in U.S. with updated E-Transit

Ford marks ten years of Transit in U.S. with updated E-Transit

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been ten years since Ford began selling the Transit van in the U.S….after many years of success with it in Europe. In fact, next year will mark the Transit’s 60th year in Great Britain. To mark the 10th U.S. anniversary, the automaker has unveiled an upgraded E-Transit…the all electric version that is also winning lots of fans. Ted Ryan is Ford’s Archives and Heritage Brand Manager…

“The E-Transit’s the best selling electric van in America and we’re making some new changes and modifications and announcements that will allow dual charging, which will allow you to charge even faste. My favorite feature, cause I have a Lightning, is it has the Pro Power on board.”

Useful for running just about any type of power equipment For more on the history head to www.fordheritagevault.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 11, 202401:59
Techstination Interview- Ready for the April solar eclipse: NASA researcher Nicholeen Viall

Techstination Interview- Ready for the April solar eclipse: NASA researcher Nicholeen Viall

A total solar eclipse for much of North America is a month away. NASA research astrophysicist Nicholeen Viall says it should be a spectacular show. Details? How to view safely? Viall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 08, 202406:50
Apple car project is no more

Apple car project is no more

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The talk had been swirling for years… Apple was going to build an electric car to take on Tesla and the biggest names in the automobile industry. It was all very secretive…with lots of anticipation. Would Apple create the iPhone of cars? Now comes an answer….and it is no. Apple has told its employees in an internal meeting …that it is abandoning plans to conquer the car industry. The people who were working on the project are being moved into different roles It seems Apple will be devoting more of its resources and focus to AI, artificial intelligence. For Apple fans and followers, many will be disappointed. For investors, perhaps it comes as a relief.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.



Mar 08, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Latest toys with tech coming from VTech: Gabbers and more

Techstination Interview: Latest toys with tech coming from VTech: Gabbers and more

From Gabbers to new camera-binoculars, VTech and Leap Frog are bringing out some techie fun for kids. The latest? VTech's Tiffany Lavery chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 07, 202408:26
GoDaddy Airo brings generative AI to online presence creation

GoDaddy Airo brings generative AI to online presence creation

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Using AI to create an online presence. GoDaddy has introduced Airo…a generative AI tool to help create Websites and more for customers. How does it work? GoDaddy VP Geoff Clawson…

“From generating a domain name from a description of the business that you may want to start, to creating a logo for you, all the way to creating a marketing calendar, social posts and email, to helping you answer questions that you may get from customers. Even to creating product descriptions using images of the products that you have.”

GoDaddy Airo is available now and comes with domain registrations and can save you lots of time. Learn more at www.godaddy.com/airo.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 07, 202402:00
Techstination Interview: Ready for a smart picture taking hummingbird feeder?

Techstination Interview: Ready for a smart picture taking hummingbird feeder?

Bird Buddy's new Smart Hummingbird Feeder is arriving. Like the company's Smart Bird Feeder it takes photos and video and uses AI for identification. More info? CEO Franci Zidar chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 06, 202410:36
Threshold Care creates WiFi Motion Sensing Plugs for safety and privacy

Threshold Care creates WiFi Motion Sensing Plugs for safety and privacy

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Protecting privacy….while monitoring an older loved one. That’s what a company called Threshold Care is using technology to do. Co-founder and CEO Jacob Loader says what the company has developed are a set of wall plugs that make use of WiFi to sense when there is movement…and learn over time…

“Beginning to understand what those patterns are so that we have a better sense of…hey, this is normal, there is motion at an expected time. Or more importantly, hey, there is motion when should be no motion. Or if there is no motion registered and there typically is. Say it’s 9am and there’s been no motion registered at all when usually there is by 8:30.”

The devices are priced for pre-order at fifty dollars for three…with no subscription needed. Learn more at www.threshold.care.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 06, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Ann Burg's Force of Nature-A Novel of Rachel Carson

Techstination Interview: Ann Burg's Force of Nature-A Novel of Rachel Carson

Author Ann E. Burg has created a compelling and inspirational book for middle schoolers and up about the life of Rachel Carson. It is written in verse. The story behind Force of Nature- a Novel of Rachel Carson? Ann Burg chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 05, 202411:11
Techstination Interview:Ford marks 10 years in U.S. of Transit van with new tech for E-Transit

Techstination Interview:Ford marks 10 years in U.S. of Transit van with new tech for E-Transit

Ford is marking the 10th year in the U.S. of the Transit van with new tech for the E-Transit. Such as? Ford Archives & Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats wtih Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Mar 05, 202406:26
Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330 earns place in spotlight

Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330 earns place in spotlight

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Anker Eufy brand is earning a place in the spotlight with its latest security camera…the 4G LTE Cam S330. As the name implies…it can work with WiFi…or without through LTE. It features 4K resolution, comes with a solar panel …so it can go anywhere…and has a micro SD card slot. No subscription necessary. Anker’s Brett White…it can also work with Eufy’s powerful HomeBase3 add on for AI features and tons of storage…

“You can actually use the Eufy Security app, when you receive a notification, to separate a family or friend from a stranger or an intruder.”

And send you a notification. Smart and versatile. Find more at www.eufy.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 05, 202401:59
Search trends find interest in retro tech gadgets

Search trends find interest in retro tech gadgets

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Grammy Awards and of course, Taylor Swift were among the top search trends in February. There was also lots of trending interest in Valentine’s Day of course…think last minute gifts…the Lunar New Year…Black History month and naturally..the Super Bowl. And Google’s Charity Mhende says there was also interest in retro tech gadgets…

“Retro tech, which makes me feel like a fossil. People were searching for things like Tamagotchi and virtual pets at an all time high. They were also searching for game consoles, record players as well as cameras and handhelds.”

Fun stuff, if you ask me. And like you’ll find every four years…there were searches around Leap Year topics. You can find more at www.google.com/trends.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 04, 202402:00
Kia joins Telematic Exchange from LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Kia joins Telematic Exchange from LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Kia has become the latest automaker to join the Telematics Exchange created by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Mitsubishi, Subaru and GM were already part of the exchange. Marc Gordan, head of global telematics product strategy and development at LexisNexus says the idea is to share the data gathered by all of these connected vehicles being sold today…with insurance carriers. And for consumers…the technology can be helpful…

“Simply put, allows a consumer to leverage their driving behavior when shopping for insurance so that they can get the most accurate price based on how they drive.”

Of course….the technology can give more drivers an incentive to correct any behaviors that might not be safe.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Mar 01, 202401:59
Techstination Interview: Grammys, Black History, Valentine's and more top February search trends

Techstination Interview: Grammys, Black History, Valentine's and more top February search trends

The Grammy Awards and you know who topped search trends in February along with Valentine's, Black History and retro tech gadgets. Like what? Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Feb 29, 202406:14
Back on the moon...but not easy: NASA

Back on the moon...but not easy: NASA

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The CLPS missions have begun for NASA…using private companies like Intuitive Machines and SpaceX …designed to deliver payloads to the lunar surface. NASA CLPS project manager Chris Culbert says some will fail, some will succeed…but all will be valuable as NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon by the end of the decade. Some may wonder why it is not so easy…since we were there with much less technology more than fifty years ago. Culbert says one difference has to do with the nearly unlimited resources the Apollo missions had back then..

“So part of it is just lowering the cost of going to the moon. You just don’t spend as many resources so there are some challenges associated with the resources. But we must never forget, spaceflight in general is still very difficult. The smallest mistakes can doom a mission.”

You can learn more at www.nasa.gov/clps.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.


Feb 29, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330 with solar offers anywhere security

Techstination Interview: Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330 with solar offers anywhere security

Anker is out with the versatile solar powered Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330. No WiFi? No problem. Details on the security cam line? Anker's Brett White chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Feb 28, 202412:23
Techstination Interview: Innovative WiFi Motion Sensing Plugs from Threshold Care offer safety

Techstination Interview: Innovative WiFi Motion Sensing Plugs from Threshold Care offer safety

A set of WiFi Motion Sensing Plugs from Threshold Care can detect movement in a wide area of a home. They offer privacy and safety for older adults and peace of mind for loved ones and caregivers. CEO Jacob Loader chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Feb 28, 202411:05
GM expanding Super Cruise hands free driving availability

GM expanding Super Cruise hands free driving availability

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      GM is continuing to expand the roads where its Super Cruise hands free driving is available.   The automaker says it will be doubling the amount of roads to about 750 thousand miles…including many that are rural in the coming months.   Super Cruise Program Engineering Manager Ursula Stanborough says it helps with both comfort and safety…

“Obviously with GM safety is our paramount.  That means that your eyes are always on the road.  Even though your hands are not on the steering wheel, you are still in control.  Your eyes are on the road.  We have a driver monitoring system that is monitoring your eyes, monitoring your head.”

GM and Ford have taken a different approach than, say, Tesla, which requires customers, even with so called full self driving, to keep a hand on the wheel.  But its system isn’t restricted to certain roads.

You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.

Feb 28, 202402:00
Elo Health brings tech and 3D printing to nutrition supplements

Elo Health brings tech and 3D printing to nutrition supplements

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Using tech and 3d printing to personalize nutrition supplements.    We’ve been checking out Elo Health’s 3D printed gummies.   The idea is you fill out an assessment online…and the personalized supplements are on their way.   They are sugar free…and are seven layers….so a bit larger than a typical nutrition gummy.  Elo Health also makes personalized Smart Protein.   There’s also an app…iOS only for now designed to work with the supplements to help you achieve your health goals.   CEO Ari Tulia …

“We can just simply do a questionnaire for you, about twenty questions, and we know roughly what you need.  And then we can ship you these gummies.  Or if you want, you can order a blood test kit and make the recommendations even more precise.”

A subscription is 59 dollars a month for the individually wrapped gummies.   Find more at elo.health.

You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.

Feb 27, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: GoDaddy Aero takes ideas to online

Techstination Interview: GoDaddy Aero takes ideas to online

GoDaddy Airo uses generative AI to take ideas to an online presence. How? VP Geoff Clawson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Feb 26, 202406:03
Invoxia Minitailz pet health and location tracker

Invoxia Minitailz pet health and location tracker

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The French technology company Invoxia is out with Minitailz…an exciting new pet tracker that can not only pinpoint location, but also detect health issues such as heart disease. CEO Clement Moreau…says is the third generation and makes use of AI.. kind of like a smart watch for dogs…

“We are able to measure the heart rate and respiratory rate from the device. It helps us to detect also atrial fibrillation. And with this detection we can tell a dog owner to, basically, go to the vet.”

A cat version is on the way as well. The device sells for 99 dollars and the service subscription is a bit over eight dollars a month. Find more at petcare.invoxia.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.



Feb 26, 202402:00
LiveOne bringing more AI to music streaming, podcasts and more

LiveOne bringing more AI to music streaming, podcasts and more

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     LiveOne,  a music and live event streaming company that also serves up leading podcasts on PodcastOne, is bringing AI into the picture in a big way.    Founder and CEO Rob Ellin…

“So everything from creating music channels using AI.  From finding sounds and beats in music to enhance our music using AI.  Our podcasts, we have put them in bilingual, moving them from English speaking to Spanish and eventually to multiple other languages.”

With AI being used to capture the sound of those speaking in one language and replicate it in another.   Stay tuned.   The possibilities are amazing.   You can learn more about the services at www.LiveOne.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.

Feb 23, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: NASA CLPS mission set for lunar landing today

Techstination Interview: NASA CLPS mission set for lunar landing today

For the first time since the early 70s, there's a NASA moon landing on tap for today. It is a mission in partnership with Intuitive Machines in Houston, which used a SpaceX Falcon 9 to get there. NASA Project Manager Chris Culbert chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Feb 22, 202408:05
Stethophone turns iPhone into FDA cleared stethoscope

Stethophone turns iPhone into FDA cleared stethoscope

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Stethophone is the name of a new app …on the Apple side only at first…designed to act as an FDA cleared application turning a smartphone into a high end medical stethoscope. Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics began work on the technology after recovering from a flesh eating disease that nearly claimed his life a few years ago…

“And you start to realize just how much you are a participant in your own recovery. And so one of the things I did when I got out was I said look, , the next thing that I dedicate my life to professionally, needs to help a lot of people.”

And the hope is the Stethophone will do just that…allowing meaningful data and sound to be transmitted instantly to medical professionals from anywhere. Learn more at www.stethophone.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Feb 22, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: Rekor Systems bringing more AI to roadway technology

Techstination Interview: Rekor Systems bringing more AI to roadway technology

How is AI being used in roadway technology to assist with traffic, first responders and more? Rekor Systems Sr. VP of Global Product Management Shobit Jain chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Feb 21, 202417:53
Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro open-ear earphones deliver

Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro open-ear earphones deliver

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker’s Soundcore brand is out with the AeroFit Pro open-ear earphones. Designed for running or other activities where you need to hear what is going on around you…they are still able to deliver impressive sound quality. They feature directional speakers to deliver that sound…remarkably better than what we’ve come to expect from open ear headphones. They feel pretty secure without it….but Soundcore includes a detachable neckband. Also impressive…the battery life. They’re good for about fourteen hours on a charge and the charging case can give you about two days worth of juice more. The size may be an issue for some…..but overall the AeroFit Pro Open Ear headphones deliver. The price…about 170 dollars. Find more at us.soundcore.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Feb 21, 202401:60
Techstination Interview: What's an automotive telematics exchange? LexisNexis exchange grows.

Techstination Interview: What's an automotive telematics exchange? LexisNexis exchange grows.

The LexisNexis Telematic Exchange grows partnership to include Kia. What does it do? The benefits? Global Telematics Product Strategy and Development head Marc Gordan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Feb 20, 202411:52