x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Techstination

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

technology

All Episodes

00:02:00

What kind of year has it been for consumer technology?

Techstination ·

2024/12/31

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 story of the year is generative AI. It’s made such a difference. It’s embedded in more

en

00:01:59

Microsoft Copilot offers AI productivity assistance...

Techstination ·

2024/12/30

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 Microsoft Copilot? “Microsoft Copilot aims to boost productivity and creativity across Microsoft

en

00:01:59

Brava smart oven improves over time

Techstination ·

2024/12/27

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. And the app, that let’s you watch what is going on inside the oven…now gives you full control as well

en

00:02:00

What was trending in search this year

Techstination ·

2024/12/26

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..“Election 2024 dominated our news as far as searches this year. Election was actually the number

en

00:01:59

Eating healthier over the holidays-Abbott Lingo's Pam...

Techstination ·

2024/12/25

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 metabolically healthy. So maybe it’s just some small tweaks to your familiar favorites and also tools like

en

00:01:59

ChatGPT brings Santa into AI world

Techstination ·

2024/12/24

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 Mr. Claus himself. And the reason why it feels so natural is that our voice mode is

en

00:06:33

Techstination interview: 1More continues headphone...

Techstination ·

2024/12/23

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:01:59

Hottest toys with tech

Techstination ·

2024/12/23

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 Mierzejewski says for creative fun, there’s the Hue Animation Studio.. “It comes with

en

00:01:59

Security cams for the holidays and more

Techstination ·

2024/12/20

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 lighting products. Reolink, at last look, still has some very significant discounts on its line up of

en

00:11:47

Techstination interview- Turning AI into a magic...

Techstination ·

2024/12/19

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.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:02:00

Olo app and platform aim to reduce stress

Techstination ·

2024/12/19

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 or music for stress relief or meditation isn’t exactly new…but the quality here helps to set Olo apart.

en

00:06:23

Techstination interview: Healthier holiday eating how...

Techstination ·

2024/12/18

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.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:17:46

Techstination interview: Supercharge Your Life With...

Techstination ·

2024/12/18

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:01:59

Fun holiday ideas from WowWee, Bucket Golf and BlendJet

Techstination ·

2024/12/18

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 and activates that actual smoke in the same sequence as the sounds and the lights.” Another WowWee

en

00:07:34

Techstination interview: Still looking for techie...

Techstination ·

2024/12/17

Still hunting for the hottest tech toys for kids? The Toy Insider editor Ali Mierzejewski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:10:16

Techstination interview: eSight glasses improving...

Techstination ·

2024/12/17

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:05:52

Techstination intvw: Millions of kids still without...

Techstination ·

2024/12/17

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:09:21

Techstination interview: Ford marks 75 years building...

Techstination ·

2024/12/17

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support

en

00:01:59

GM OnStar returns with Santa connection...& ChatGPT too!

Techstination ·

2024/12/17

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 strong relationship and partnership with NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command Center, who helps

en

00:01:59

Snowy the Mouse book, videos and Santa tracking too

Techstination ·

2024/12/16

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 pandemic to try to spread some cheer. This year, she’s added a gift set.. “What the gift set offers is a

en

2,742 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs