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Techstination
Hosted by Fred Fishkin · EN
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 interview: A go anywhere toilet without the smell? Dry Flush Laveo.
4d ago00:18:48Tap to summarizeInnovation in toilets? Rechargeable? Portable and no smell? Go anywhere? We get to the bottom of the Dry Flush Laveo in this Techstination interview with CEO Doug Rice.
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Pictory AI platform for video creation
5d ago00:01:59Tap to summarizeTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A tool to help with video creation using AI. Pictory is the name of the platform being used by creators and a wide range of businesses to turn webinars, blogs and even documents…into visual content. Co-founder and CEO Vikram Chalana ..“Pictory is intended for non-videographers. So for you and I who are not in the video production, video creation space, we want to still allow business people to create professional videos, for external use, internal use, social media.”Without the need for a steep learning curve. You can check it out and get started for free at Pictory.com.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
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Techstination interview: Top tech and STEM toys for kids? The Toy Insider's Taylor Battle
5d ago00:10:53Tap to summarizeA table saw for kids? Meet ChompSaw and other great STEM and tech toys! Like a solar powered motorized flower and a build it yourself electronic soccer game. The Toy Insider's Taylor Battle chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
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Techstination interview: Making AI accessible for all- U of Phoenix survey
5d ago00:08:04Tap to summarizeHow can AI be better adopted for those with accessibility needs? The University of Phoenix has taken a look at the issues. VP of Accessibility and Student Affairs Kelly Hermann chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
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Hitster Music Birngo blends music, tech and inter-generational fun
6d ago00:01:59Tap to summarizeTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There’s a new musical game in town…Hitster Music Bingo…fun for family and friend get togethers blending bingo with favorite tunes . The songs are played on a smart phone through the game’s app. Jumbo Group U.S. Marketing Manager Natasha Coppin..says it can bring generations together..“Music is a really powerful connector. It has the unique ability to get people sort of on the same page and connected, it’s really inclusive as a game. It creates an instant vibe when you play with others. So I believe these are really the ingredients as to why Hitster has become so popular and resonated with players globally.”Great fun …an instant party. Take a look for yourself online at Hitstergame.com. We’ve seen it on Amazon for about sixty dollars.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
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Techstination interview: TAO Clean toothbrush-stylish and self-sanitizing
6d ago00:12:51Tap to summarizeTAO Clean is an electric toothbrush that brings style and self-sanitizing to your bathroom vanity. Is it worthwhile? CEO Marcus Hatcher chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
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Techstination interview: Preventing child car heat stroke deaths-new NHTSA campaign
6d ago00:09:05Tap to summarizeWhen children are left behind or find their way into cars in summer, the results are often tragic. NHTSA and the Ad Council are raising awareness with a new campaign. NHTSA senior safety specialist Laura Dunn chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
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Techstination intvw: Over 67 hundred last year-the continuing battle against pedestrian fatalities
6d ago00:08:21Tap to summarizeIn some states, the numbers of pedestrian fatalities on roads has been coming down. But with over 67 hundred last year, the battle continues. Governors' Highway Safety Association expert Adam Snider chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
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eLinkSmart Fingerprint Padlock Outdoor Smart Lock- heavy duty and versatile
1w ago00:01:59Tap to summarizeTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to a heavy duty smart padlock, we’ve been impressed with the versatility offered by eLinkSmart. It is IP67 waterproof and shockproof and has a USB-C rechargeable battery that lasts up to two years on a charge. About that versatility… there is unlocking via fingerprint recognition, up to 98 users can be registered…via a numeric keypad…that can support one time codes and such for Airbnb use or deliveries…you can opt to use the app through Bluetooth connectivity and there is key access as well. We like having that option. We mentioned it is heavy duty…and that is literal. The lock weighs about a pound and a half. The eLinkSmart Fingerprint Padlock Outdoor Smart Lock sells for about 71 dollars.You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
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Pixi Garden app brings AI and augmented reality to iOS messaging
1w ago00:01:59Tap to summarizeTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How do you come up with a new way to communicate. After working for years with the likes of NASA and Apple, Mark Drummond has created an app called Pixi Garden…on iOS initially…that uses AI and augmented reality to enable some fun new communication…“Say that you want to want to send Elsa from Frozen to your 12 year old niece and your niece’s name was Jennifer. You could on your iPhone configure Elsa to sing happy birthday dear Jennifer, hit go, arrives on Jennifer’s phone, she hits play and there on her desktop is Elsa dancing and singing happy birthday dear Jennifer. Now to be clear, we don’t have the rights to Elsa or Disney.”Find PixiGarden in the app store and there’s more to come. Learn more at SendPixi.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
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