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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What can you expect from a forty dollar video doorbell? That’s what we wondered when Wyze announced the wired Video Doorbell v2. And thus far…we have been impressed. Installation was straight forward…but you will need an existing wired doorbell and chime. An included module attaches to the existing chime…and works well. There is also a microSD card for 24/7 recording…and Wyze offers free 12 second recordings on doorbell presses in the cloud. If you have multiple Wyze cameras…a Cam Plus subscription can be worthwhile…with full length videos stored in the cloud for two weeks. Wyze has said issues with security vulnerabilities have been addressed. From our perspective, the company offers consumers some of the most affordable and capable smart home gear on the market.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A smart way to add fragrances to your home for the holiday season and more. Pura is a tech company that has built an app controlled way to add the smell of cinnamon…pine…you name it…to any room. The Pura 4 smart fragrance diffuser is easy to use, works with an app for scheduling and more and can even work with Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home. Princpal product manager Ken Frei..

“You download our app and it will walk you through an onboarding experience which is very easy to do, and then you can control the intensity from your phone of the fragrance. You can set up schedules or timers so that it’s diffusing when you want it to.”

Pura 4 retails for about fifty dollars with the smart vials or fragrances selling for 10 to 23 dollars. Each can last for weeks. Find more at www.pura.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. An invisible curtain to block viruses, bacteria and more. That’s the promise of the Aura Ion Bar which uses negative air ions to reduce the airborne transmission of diseases…including Covid. Aura Technologies co-CEO Anna Bennett..

“So you can think of it like a forcefield of air. It is infused with concentrated negative air ions. It is powerful, ozone free technology. It blocks contaminants before they can enter a space and it eliminates airborne and surface pathogens as well as dust, pollen and smoke.”

The applications, Bennett says, are many. Plans are to have it on the market next year. The company has worked for years in the defense and health care sectors. Learn more at www.auraionbar.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Selling e-bikes as car accessories? They are perfect for dealerships according to eBliss Global CEO Bill Klehm. Why? Klehm chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Package Inc develops an ecosystem for airlines and travelers to prevent luggage loss and more. It is seeking investment backing on WeFunder. How does it work? CEO Bryan Davis explains to Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

LudoFit is designed to bring fun, affordable online fitness to folks over 55. How? Ludica Health CEO Mark Evin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Adding some smarts to outdoor lighting. It won’t be long until the holiday decorations start showing up on lawns, trees and rooftops…and if you are looking for a safe and smart way to keep them powered…Lutron’s Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug has all of the bases covered. We’ve been amazed by the durability in rain, snow and more. It is IP-65 rated and operates from below zero on up to over 120 degrees. Great for lighting, inflatables, whatever you are plugging in outdoors. About being smart..the Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug can be controlled through the Lutron app, by voice…Amazon, Apple or Google and on top of that, you can use a Pico smart remote for control as well. The price…about eighty dollars. There’s more info at www.casetawireless.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Now Barbie is the queen of Halloween! What else is hot in Halloween searches? Google Trends Expert Jennifer Jones chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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Fun for gifting too. Find more at www.frangiosafarms.com. And you can check out our full interview online. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Just in time for the cold weather, smart home appliance maker Dreo is out with a smart humidifier series using sensors to detect humidity levels and what the company calls Mistwave technology to create a fine mist. The flagship model…the HM713S offers cool and warm mist functions. There’s also voice control with Google and Amazon’s Alexa. The price..about 90 dollars. Dreo is also out with a new wall mounted electric space heater, the WH719S designed for safety and efficiency. With 120 degree oscillation, it is easier to provide warmth to an entire room. It can be app controlled as well. You can find it online for about 120 dollars.Find more at www.dreo.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.