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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 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. Dueling forecasts on consumer tech spending in the U.S.. The Consumer Technology Association says AI and gaming are likely to push that spending up by a modest 1 percent this year. The new AI powered laptops and a boost in gaming services are helping there according to the CTA. Meanwhile…Circana…
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Techstination interview: Robin Knows app aims to help with tech and scams
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Robin Knows is the name of an app from Triptych that aims to help those over 50 with tech issues and help prevent scams. How? CEO Chris Johnston chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Power on the go-Wolfbox MegaVolt24 and Mighty Boost
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Techstination, your desination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Small batteries for some peace of mind. The Wolfbox MegaVolt24 Jump Starter is a smart all in one device to have in whatever vehicle you own. It packs four thousand amps of peak current, is IP64 waterproof, has a three mode flash light built in, a digital display indicating the …
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Wide views with Reolink Argus 4 Pro security cam
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Techstination, Your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. You’ve got lots of choices these days when it comes to smart security cameras. The Reolink Argus 4 Pro distinguishes itself with a 180 degree field of view and sharp image quality. That is great if you have a large area to monitor. It features 4K resolution and ColorX night vis…
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Techstination Interview: Gold medalists, chocolate muffin man among Olympics search trends
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What's trending with Olympic searches online? Some are predictable and some surprising, like the Chocolate Muffin Man. Google trends expert Jocelyn Runice chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Ford unveils updated Hybrid Maverick and Lobo models
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford has revamped the best selling Maverick Hybrid mid-sized truck offering hybrid four wheel drive, increased towing capacity and a standard 13.2 inch screen. Brand Manager James Gilpin… “Now standard, 13.2 inch, landscape center screen, which is the largest standard screen in…
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Ford celebrating Chicago Assembly Plant 100th anniversary
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Ford is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Assembly Plant. A look back in this Techstination interview with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Have you had a falling out with your ear buds? HP Poly has designed the Voyager Free 20 ear buds to stay in place considerably better than most of the competition. And there are other impressive features..helping to deliver immersive audio and all day comfort. A welcome move by…
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Techstination Interview- New toys with tech arriving: The Toy Insider
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The mid summer arrival of new toys with tech? The highlights? The Toy Insider's Charlene DeLoach chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Techstination Interview: Princeton astrophysicist Lia Medeiros on black holes and paying it forward
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As her exploration of black holes continues, Princeton astrophysicist Lia Medeiros finds joy in giving back. She fascinated inner city students taking part in the Summer of a Lifetime program at the university...and sat down with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support…
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Techstination Interview: Ford updates the Maverick Hybrid and adds Lobo model
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Ford brings a new standard big center screen to the updated Maverick Hybrid pickup and adds Lobo models. The features? Brand Manager James Gilpin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Tick Talk 5 latest smart watch-phone for kids
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest smart phone watch for kids from Tick Talk is out….and what the device delivers is the ability for parents to video chat with their child anywhere, know their location and more. The Tick Talk 5 aims to give parents peace of mind…while opening communication for kids wi…
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Hard to believe that it has been three decades since the word Roomba entered into our vocabulary. Now, iRobot, the pioneering company behind the robotic vacuum is out with the Combo 10 Max Robot Plus. It mops and vacuums with Enhanced Dirt Detect, will be Matter smart home comp…
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some tech help for travel with little ones. Tiny Traveler is a great system that uses a camera that straps on the back of the front seat of a vehicle and a monitor for the front dash that allows a driver to keep an eye on baby in the back without having to turn around. And it i…
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Achieve Institute founder on elite athlete lessons
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The 2024 Summer Olympics are creating lots of excitement. And what it takes for the elite athletes to compete …can provide lessons to us all. Achieve Institute Founder and CEO Mark Cunningham was an elite decathlon athlete turned entrepreneur…sharing those lessons he learned in…
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Anker Solix C800 Plus designed for outdoor power
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We have long been fans of gear that make getting outdoors…whether the yard or a campsite…more fun. Anker has designed a battery, the Solix C800 Plus, with some unique features for those environments. It is a 768 watt hour power station with a variety of outlets…ten in all…that …
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Tesla software update offers family friendly features
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Tesla is making moves that may make cars like the Model Y and Model 3 more attractive as family cars. A software update is bringing new features such as Night Curfew to the vehicles, allowing parents to enforce the times when teens in the household are allowed to drive. A pin c…
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Techstination interview: TickTalk 5 smart phone watch for kids and parental peace of mind
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TickTalk 5 is the latest smart phone watch for kids featuring secure video chatting, location tracking, parental controls and more. Creative and strategic marketing manager Eddie Washington chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support…
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new, nationwide survey conducted by the state of Michigan found 71 percent of Americans believe that sustainable tech investments pay off. And 86 percent are in favor of more business incentives to ensure that the new technologies are manufactured in the U.S. Hillary Doe is M…
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Techstination Interview: iRobot unveils Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot+
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The company that pioneered robotic floor cleaning three decades ago is back with a new flagship: the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot+. So how is it different? Dir. of Product Management Warren Fernandez chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support…
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Owl Labs brings more innovation to Meeting owl 4+
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Owl Labs are at it again…with the Meeting Owl 4+. And it now features better video and audio quality and an improved interface. Meeting Owl is being used by a wide range of people and companies…..to turn any room into a 360 degree conference room….with technology t…
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Consumers have a variety of choices when it comes to Bluetooth glasses or sunglasses. I’ve been spending some time with Lucyd’s smart glasses outfitted with prescription lenses. Customers can opt for those or off the shelf sunglasses. There are a variety of styles available…inc…
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Blendjet brings innovation to biodegradable straws
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Innovation in straws? Blendjet, the portable blender pioneer, is out with new accessories including straws….that pair well with the company’s Orbiter drinking lid. So what could be innovative about straws? Co-founder Ryan Pamplin… “These are straws that feel like plastic. They’…
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Innovation from Ventapak to make backpacks more comfortable
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ventapak is the name of a clever gadget …a curved mesh brace….that is designed to make just about any backpack more comfortable. It is a big help…providing air flow between your back and the pack….and can even assist with better weight distribution. Founder Mark Dingle says, li…
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford is expanding the fun for Bronco SUV owners. It will be opening up its fifth Bronco Off-Roadeo location near Knoxville, Tennessee in October. The idea is to give customers and enthusiasts hands on instruction in off road driving skills. Bronco consumer strategy manager Kels…
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Summer star gazing with Unistellar Odyssey Pro
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With Unistellar’s upcoming ENVISION Smart Binoculars on the horizon… we’ve had the opportunity to take a look at and through Unistellar’s amazing Odyssey Pro telescope. It is compact, really portable, sets up in seconds, pairs with an app and then the fun begins. From my front …
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Read for Prime Day again-some deals to watch
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here comes Amazon Prime Day again…or more accurately…Prime Days. It can be a good time to buy some tried and true tech. Amazon always offers good deals on its own brands…like Ring and Blink and don’t forget Fire tablets. But look for discounts from other smart home manufacturer…
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Polydrops using Aptera solar for off grid RVs
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. While Aptera is aiming to deliver its first solar powered electric vehicles in the first half of next year…the company is licensing or selling its innovative solar technology to some new partners. Among them, is Polydrops, maker or super light weight, solar powered RVs. Founder…
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Techstination Interview: Squad Mobility solar powered mini vehicle gets EU backing
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Squad Mobility wins backing from the EU for the Solar City mini car. What will that mean for production? CEO Robert Hoevers, based in Amsterdam, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Latest update from Aptera solar electric vehicle
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Aptera is a west coast based company that is building a three wheeled electric vehicle that can be recharged by the solar panels that cover the exterior. Co-founder Steve Fambro says those panels can provide up to forty miles of driving range per day. The estimated overall rang…
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Techstination Interview: Olympic level sports & achievement- Achieve Inst. Founder Mark Cunningham
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Mark Cunningham has taken lessons learned from his elite athletics days and applied them to consulting with the Achieve Institute. Some insights in his chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Techstination Interview: HP Poly Voyager Free 20 uses AI to cut noise
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HP Poly brings consumer-ish Voyager Free 20 earbuds to market with features designed to enable anywhere conferencing and music enjoyment. Details? Product Marketing Manager Alec Turowski chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support…
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FeatherSnap Scout brings new features to smart bird feeder
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The FeatherSnap Scout is among the latest smart bird feeders to arrive….and is welcome. Among the best features…two large, easy to fill compartments for seed, built in solar panels that really do keep you connected and the camera operating…and smart choices for bird identificat…
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Techstination Interview: With EverFrost coolers & C800 Plus power Anker equips campers
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With EverFrost coolers to keep food and beverages cold for days and the C800 Plus for power, Anker is bringing convenience to camping. Anker's Emeline Bonnefoy chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The online summer shopping frenzy is about to begin. At least…that’s what the online retailers hope for. The question is…how to you find the best deals? Google is offering some updated tools designed to be helpful. Trends expert Charity Mhende… “We just announced a refreshed De…
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Skyworth Companion go anywhere TV for summer fun
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More hands on with a go-anywhere rechargeable TV. One of the gadgets we’ve been spending time with this summer is the 24 inch Companion HD TV from Skyworth. It is designed to run for about three hours on a charge….and has Google TV built in. If you are in the backyard…you can u…
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Summer fun for kids with a little science thrown in. If you haven’t seen kids play with Stomp Rockets before, you are missing an experience. And now Stomp Rocket is out with The Space Collection. It includes rugged replicas of the Saturn V Rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis and Spa…
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NOAA GOES U satellite addition to improve weather monitoring and forecasting
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the launch of the fourth and final GOES U satellite….NOAA is enhancing its weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities. And research meteorologist Bill Line tells us that is especially important when it comes to extreme weather and even tracking smoke from wild fires. …
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Techstination Interview: Making the most of online summer shopping deals
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Here come the deals. How to make the most of the big summer online shopping events? Google Trends Expert Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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AI2030 promotes responsible and ethical use of AI
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. AI2030 is the name of an organization promoting the responsible and ethical use of AI. The organization has an institute to foster those goals and a series of events …conferences and symposiums as well including last week’s Chicago AI conference. Founder Xiaochen Zhang formerly…
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Techstination Interview: What does FeatherSnap Scout bring to the smart bird feeder picture?
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FeatherSnap Scout brings convenient features to smart bird feeder design. Such as? Director of Brand Management Abigail Knox chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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The impact of older voters: Living Longer Better Smarter
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Former Senator and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Bradley and AARP Executive VP Nancy LeaMond join Fred Fishkin and Mary Furlong for a look at the impact of older voters on the latest episode of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support…
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Fourth of July related searches are among the top trends reported by Google. For food…grilled pineapple slices and grilled halibut are trending. That sounds pretty healthy. But…says Google’s Charity Mhende… “Interestingly enough, in the past five years, searches for hot dog eat…
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Techstination Interview: Solar EV carmaker Aptera partering with Polydrops, maker of solar RVs
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Aptera, now forecasting delivery of its solar powered EVs for 2025, has a new technology customer in Polydrops, maker of solar powered RVs that can be towed by Teslas and more. Aptera co-founder Steve Fambro and Polydrops founder Kyunghyun Lew chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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Techstination Interview: Ventapak innovates to add comfort to backpacks
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Biking to work with a backpack convinced Mark Dingle there had to be a better way. So he created Ventapak. What does it do? Dingle chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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OWC brings more innovation to Envoy SSD line
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We’ve told you about the remarkable story of Other World Computing and founder Larry O’Connor. And the innovations at OWC continue. The Envoy Pro mini may look like a USB flash drive…but it is a true SSD…that you can rely on with both USB-A and USB-C connectors. And it now is i…
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OWC's Larry O'Connor serving Mac customers and more since 1988
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Larry O’Connor was still in high school when he started a little business because he wasn’t happy with some mail order computer printer ribbons. The year was 1988 and he was 14. Within a year…he had an 800 number and was selling memory upgrades for Apple computers. In 1993…he n…
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Techstination Interview: Ford grows Bronco Off Roadeo experience
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Ford is bringing its Bronco Off Roadeo adventures to Tennessee. What are the experiences all about? Consumer Strategy Manager Kelsey Gerken chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Techstination Interview: Hot dog eating, Bridgerton, Taylor Swift (again)-Latest search trends
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Hot dog eating, Bridgerton, Taylor Swift (of course) and more were among the top June search trends. Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techstination/support
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Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes- odes from James Parker
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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More Techstination recommended summer reading…this time from The Atlantic staff writer James Parker. He is out with a collection of odes titled Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes. It’s the kind of book you can pick up and read bit by bit at any time. But you may be tempted as…
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