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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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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This is part four of our series with Dr. Adrian Woolfson, author of On the Future of Species: Authoring Life by Means of Artificial Intelligence. He is CEO of Genyro…which has the capability of creating new life forms today...“What we really need to do is put guidelines in place and governance to try and regulate how these technologies are used. That’s not going to be easy to do and there are always going to be bad actors. And I should also say that it’s not just the deliberate misuse of the technology that we should be worried about, it’s the accidental misuse of the technology because humans tend to have a tendency to think they know more than they know.”Which could lead to disaster. Should we be excited…or terrified? Dr. Woolfson says the answer is both.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
How can AI help you land a new job? From assessing your skills, to resume' writing, learning new skills and job interview coaching, getting assistance is easy. Where to turn? Google Tech Expert Andrea Willis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This is part three of our series with Dr. Adrian Woolfson….author of On the Future of Species: Authoring Life by Means of Artificial Biological Intelligence. He is co-founder and CEO of Genyro, with the exclusive license to Sidewinder, developed at CalTech…which has already been used to create a new life form. So we wondered about the ethical issues..“Well the ethical questions are obviously huge, right? And one of the reasons I wrote my book on The Future of Species is first of all, just as a kind of wake up call to humanity. And the only way you can have an opinion is if you understand it, right? So I see my book as a kind of guidebook if you like, the future of life and the future of humankind.”Clearly there’s a need for regulation , but how? More in my next report.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
In a first for Asus, it has partnered with GoPro for the ProArt GoPro laptop. It is designed to be a creator's dream machine. How? Product Manager Eric Krondak chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
How to reduce your risks behind the wheel? GM Distracted Driving engineer Dan Glaser tackles that and more in this Techstination interview.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This is part 2 of a four part series with Genyro co-founder Dr. Adrian Woolfson, author of a new book arriving this month from MIT Press…titled On the Future of Speciies: Authoring Life by Means of Artificial Biological Intelligence. His cofounder was the developer of Sidewinder at Caltech…a tool that allows new life forms to be built…with help from AI.“What might these new capabilities mean to us?” “Well that’s a great question and the answer to that is, a lot. If we can understand the grammar of biology, it means that biology basically becomes a programmable material. From information storage to energy generation or be able to make new bio-materials which could be used for almost anything.”We’re talking about living things that can be dreamed up. The issues and ethics? More in my next report.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
From radar equipped motion sensors to smart buttons, garden sensors and more Third Reality in innovating in smart home gear. Want to learn more? Marketing Manager Tina Zhu chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Technology to create new life forms is here today. This is the first report in a four part series. A company called Genyro using an exclusive license of Sidewinder, developed at CalTech…has done it. It was a new type of virus….that opens the door. Co-founder and CEO Dr. Adrian Woolfson is also the author of a new book arriving this month.. On the Future of Species: Authoring Life by Means of Artificial Biological Intelligence. He tells us this is different than Gene editing using a tool like CRISPR..“We start with nothing, like a blank piece of paper. And that’s what Sidewinder helps you to do. It’s like a typewriter if you like, a DNA typewriter that types DNA narratives from nothing.”Such as? More on that in my next report.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. They are the biggest upgrades in more than a decade to Google Maps. In our last report we outlined the new Ask Maps feature, which uses Gemini AI to let you converse with Maps…making it easier to find just what you are looking for. And when it comes to using Maps to get where you are going, there is now Immersive Navigation. Product Director Amanda Leicht Moore says it brings photorealistic, AI powered driving guidance…“With redesigned visuals, fresh real world information and more intuitive voice guidance that gives you confidence in even the trickiest of real world maneuvers. And so we’re really excited about these updates and we think they’ll be really helpful in everyday situations.”Just search for a destination in Maps and tap the Immersive View option. It’s on iOS and Android now with desktop to come.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There is some new magic in Google Maps. Ask Maps is a new feature rolling out on Android and iOS devices…with desktop on the way. It uses Gemini AI to allow you to converse with Maps. Product Director Amanda Leicht Moore..“Ask Maps is again a new way to ask maps, just more conversational queries, like you might ask a friend. Let’s say, one of my favorite cases for using it is finding a last minute date night reservation. So I can ask for cozy date night spots with a reservation tonight at 7pm within a fifteen minute drive. And that would have taken me a whole bunch of time in the past to find different places, find places with ability.”And with a quick tap…Maps can make the reservation for you. There’s another big update too. More on that in my next report.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Soundcore brand from Anker is back again with a portable Bluetooth peaker that is perfect for spring and summer fun. The Boom Go 3i is rugged, water resistant and can even strap to your bike handle or maybe your backpack. It has plenty of sound output…at 15 watts…and the Soundcore app lets you adjust the sound to taste. There is RGB lighting on the speaker that can sync to the beat of your music or just give you fun effects. What many may appreciate even more is that the Boom Go 3i can charge your phone….doubling as a power bank when needed. There’s a digital display to indicate the charge level. Keep in mind there is no mic for speakerphone capability and no aux input. You can find the Boom Go 3i for under eighty dollars and learn more at Soundcore.com.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin
Ford unveils the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Expedition. What's special? Expedition Brand Manager Stephanie Simon chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. She is an extraordinary writer…who has headed publications for AARP, Ladies Home Journal and written for many more. Today, Myrna Blyth is reaching readers through her Editor’s Journal on Substack. And she has lots to say on topics ranging from online personalities pushing ways to live longer, to love and loss. On the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast, Blyth told us about studying for a doctorate degree in liberal studies at age 86…using the latest tech to help..“And I do think now it will be easier now to do a dissertation today than it once was. Not because AI is going to write it, but because AI is going to lead you to the kinds of research you have to do much more easily.”Watch the full interview at MaryFurlong.com/podcasts.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. ClawStage is the name of what is being called the first embodied personal AI built on OpenClaw architecture. It is a cube using a Raspberry Pi computer featuring an AI assistant that can move from the device to your phone…and back. Chief Technology Officer Ethan Liu..“For the ClawStage, it combines environmental sensing involving hardware and also agent native interaction to let AI continuously understand the user’s surroundings and their data lives. So in short, we are building the physical world interface for personal AI.” Watch our video interview on Techstination for a detailed look. ClawStage is now on Kickstarter for under 300 dollars.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the first weekend of baseball under our belts, you may notice a new partnership this season between MLB and Ford. They are calling it Celebrating America’s Pastime and the People Who Power It. The partnership will extend to minor league teams and even Little League events according to Ford Senior Director of Consumer Marketing Michael Cope…“It’s a multi-year deal and following Time’s award of Ford becoming the most iconic American company earlier this year, we thought there was no better way to celebrate that. Particularly in an important year for the country, this year, for us to formalize our partnership with Major League Baseball.” Fans can enter to win tickets and more…including a car…at FordDriveThemHome.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin
For many, spring break and the holidays mean travel. How to prevent tragedies on the road. State Farm Corporate Responsibility Executive Rasheed Merritt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Artemis II is scheduled to carry four astronauts around the Moon in early April. The mission and the meaning? NASA mission scientist Barbara Cohen chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. U.S. News is out with a listing of what it says are the Best Cars for Families in 2026. The category list has grown…to include pick up trucks where the Honda Ridgeline and Toyota Tundra were on top. The Honda Passport is listed as the best midsize SUV for families while the Honda Accord topped the best midsize car list. Hyundai led the EV catetories. And U.S.News Autos Managing Editor Alex Kwanten..says they also were on top in the compact crossover categories…“So we have the Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Tucson Hybrid which are winners there. The Tucson is a dominating power player in this class.”And the judging was weighted towards family friendly features. For more on the awards in all of the fourteen categories…head to Cars.USNews.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Fraud against older adults is the lead story in the latest edition of the AARP Bulletin….and the article highlights what some of the bigger tech companies are doing about it….and one start-up as well. Silver Shield Founder Alec Glassman on the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast said there is no app to download….once you sign up through a government agency or as an individual…in New York State it is free…the protection kicks in..“From that point forward they can text us any questions they have. They can email us any questions they have or forward us emails that they are suspicious of. And we’ll respond and coach them through these situations, get them the help that they need. And we’ll even do things like report it to the agencies or help them share it with their communities.”Individuals can sign up for five dollars a month. More info? Head to SilverShield.ai.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Google has reimagined Maps with Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation. How can it make your life easier? Maps Product Director Amanda Leicht Moore chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
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