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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. How much do you trust AI to do your travel planning for you? The platform for coastal travel, Beach.com, is out with a survey that shows a mixed bag. Lead Data Journalist Noah Holtgraves says while two thirds of the people questioned in the survey have used AI to assist with travel plans…“When we asked how they would feel if someone they knew told them that they were about to take a fully AI planned trip, nearly half said that they would feel hesitant or even try to talk someone out of taking a fully AI planned trip. So there’s clearly some concern there, some trust issues.”But as AI continues to improve…some of those trust issues may lessen. Meanwhile, AI is being used extensively to find interesting things to do and see…and often where to eat or stay.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In addition to the latest 500 dollar 360 degree Max 2 camera announced by GoPro this fall, the company is also out with a new, lower priced model…this time with a built in light. It’s the Hero Lit. The company’s Chris Prado..“So that camera has a new quad array LED on the front that is able to illuminate the scene around it. Our customers are able to take this camera and use it in situations that you really wouldn’t really reach for a GoPro for. We’re seeing everything from super young kids all the way through people in their thirties going out to dinner and restaurants and bars at night, using this thing and choosing to bring it out because you have this awesome new camera flash.”And the 270 dollar price tag is a bright spot too.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
It's like a game of chess staying ahead of the bad guys. So says Google cybersecurity expert Eugene Liderman. What tools can you use to improve your online security? Liderman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
VUEROID is out with the S1 4K Infinite dashcam. Among the features, AI detection of license plate numbers and the ability to blur for privacy. More? VUEROID's product manager Jessie Lee chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The long time action camera pioneer GoPro has some new tricks up its sleeve this fall. The new 360 degree Max 2 camera has lenses on front and back…and the company’s Chris Prado says one great new feature is…those lenses are easily replaceable…“This is something that our users really requested with Max One. Before, you would scratch a lens and your camera was a write off. It was four hundred dollars down the drain, which is a really big bummer if you’ve been saving up and you’re really excited for this camera. With Max 2, you can just swap the lens and it takes 30 seconds. It works like any kind of DSLR product that you’re familiar with. Put it on, twist and go.”Very smart design. We’ll have more on the new line…coming up. For more, head to GoPro.com.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Ready for the cold to arrive? Venustas is out with a refreshed line of heated apparel. Brand Manager Estelle Yang chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Have some deep pockets? Ford is auctioning off a 2006 GT Heritage Edition. It was the third one produced. Details? Ford Heritage and Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
When it comes to online security, passkeys are being used by more and more consumers and online sites. The advantages? FIDO Alliance CEO Andrew Shikiar chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The clock is ticking when it comes to federal rebates for home energy improvements…but there still may be time to take advantage. At American Home Shield’s Frontdoor network, senior director Sarah Riley ..“The deadline is the end of this year, so that window is closing, the deadline is fast approaching for you to claim up to 32 hundred dollars of those federal incentives from HVAC upgrades. So now is really the time to assess your home’s energy efficiency and plan any needed improvements. So look around your house, think about is your current HVAC system already ten years old or more.”With many utility bills rising, it can be a smart move. There is more info at AHS.com. Keep in mind some states may offer incentives as well.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Millions of high school students are taking the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test this month. The College Board offers practice tests and other free resources online. Senior VP Priscilla Rodriguez says the test not only helps students prepare for the SAT test and become more comfortable with test taking…but their scores include information on specific skills…“That’s really what they can use to do more targeted and personalized practice and skill building. To have conversations with their parents and their teachers. On top of that they get information on their score report about scholarship opportunities, how to start connecting with colleges who are looking for students like them and career exploration tools.”More info? Head to Collegeboard.org/psat.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
The saga of Princeton's Prospect Eleven in the 2005 DARPA challenge 20 years ago. On episode 401 of Smart Driving Cars Princeton's Alain Kornhauser takes us and co-host Fred Fishkin on the journey that took place two decades ago. Plus... Waymo winning more fans in San Francisco...and an honor for Alain. Tune in and subscribe.
Rubik's WowCube from Cubio opens for pre-orders promising a game platform like no other. Curious? CEO Max Filin and CMO Napoleon Smith chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The numbers of children who are killed or injured in cars in the U.S. are staggering. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues to promote the proper use of car seats and boosters right up through pre-teen years. Specialist Laura Dunn..“Seat belts are designed to fit adults. Booster seats are that necessary step between car seats and seatbelts. A booster seat positions that child so the adult seatbelt fits properly ove the strongest parts of that child’s body to protect them in a crash.”NHTSA offers online help in finding the right seat and installing it too. Much depends on height and weight as well as age. Learn more at NHTSA.gov/therightseat.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
With more people turning to AI to assist with shopping, Amazon is promoting Rufus. What can it do? Smart Shopping Expert Trae Bodge chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There are some new Echo devices….the Dot Max and the Echo Studio coming from Amazon, they are available for pre-order now…along with new Echo Show models. And they are designed for Alexa Plus, which brings more AI into the home. They will be able to recognize you with the built in cameras and deliver personalized content without you having to ask. And Amazon has announced the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, a new version of the company’s writing tablet…now in full color. It is due to arrive later in the year with a price tag of more than six hundred dollars. On the TV front…there’s a new Fire TV Stick 4K Select and new Omni QLED Series TVs as well. And if you’re a Ring fan, new cameras are also being designed to use more AI.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ready for more AI in your home? There’s news from both Amazon and Google. In this episode, we’ll take a look at what Google is doing with Gemini for Home. The great news here is Google’s support for core Nest devices, including Nest Thermostat models since 2015. For cameras, adding Gemini into he mix is game changing. According to Google’s blog post…instead of a camera notifying you that a person was detected…your camera can tell you it saw Robin walking with flowers. Automations…to control lights and other devices are easier to create too with the new Google Home app. And the new capabilities will be available on third party devices as well, including the new onn cameras and doorbells from Walmart. A ten dollar a month subscription will be needed for some of the new features.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
How much do people trust AI to do their travel planning? There's a new survey from Beach.com. Lead data journalist Noah Holtgraves chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
OWC delivers a new multi high speed Ethernet docking station, SSD storage and more. Details? CEO Larry O'Connor chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Employers and job seekers are using AI more than ever. How? Indeed senior talent strategy advisor Kyle M.K. chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dr. Michael Roizen is a best selling author and the Chief Wellness Officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a strong proponent of taking charge of your health now, no matter what your age, because rapid advancements in research will soon enable dramatic slowdowns in aging. Speaking on the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast, which I co-host with Mary Furlong, Dr. Mike, as he likes to be referred to, told us…“As you know, when the first human genome was done it was 3.1 billion and ten years to do it. It’s now 40 dollars and six hours. Which means we can look at the basic mechanism of aging.”Dr. Roizen has a new coaching platform on the way as well. Learn more at 4Youngevity.com.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
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