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How can technology and data help in disasters preparation and the aftermath? Direct Relief VP of Research and Analysis Andrew Schroeder chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Better AI to help you order food. That’s what a company called ConverseNow is creating. Its systems are used by many restaurants and are now incorporating elements of Chat GPT and Google’s Bard to make AI in food ordering better. Marketing VP Ben Brown…

“What we have is an AI powered virtual ordering assistant that automates drive through and phone orders for leading restaurant chains. So, from a guest experience, you would speak to a virtual assistant who would take your order in the same way that a person would. You would have a natural free flowing conversation where you can ask questions, you can change your mind, you can talk to people in the background, you can ask about promos and specials.”

ConverseNow says the system is more accurate than humans, makes most customers happy…and saves money.

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

Looking for a top of the line, off-grid dwelling that can go anywhere? Living Vehicle CEO Matthew Hoffman shows us the new HD24...and how LVs differ from RVs...in this Techstination interview.

Roborock is continuing to expand its line-up of innovative robotic vacuums and more with the new Q5 Pro, Q8 Max and the versatile Dyad Pro Combo. Details? Roborock's Marcus Lai chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Sena is a company that has been a pioneer when it comes to communications and safety while cycling. Among the latest innovations, the Sena R2X smart helmet with Alexa built in. There is Mesh communication capability to keep you connected with other riders…and an integrated safety light on the back. Sena’s Lex Albrecht..

“The cool thing about Mesh is that unlike Bluetooth which offers a maximum of two to four riders that can be connected, depending on the model, Mesh can connect an unlimited number of riders together and the range is quite a bit longer too.”

Sena has solutions like Pi as well that can be added on to any helmet for communications. Find more at www.Sena.com.

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

Withings has unveiled the ScanWatch 2 and ScanWatch Light. The new smart watches include new sensors and capabilities for health and sleep monitoring. Details? Head of Product Matthew Menanteau joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

From the Nursery Pal Dual Vision that can become a monitor for older children with remote parental communication to new innovations using AI, Hubble Connected offers moms and dads more peace of mind. The latest? VP Marty Urick chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Jabra brings more innovations and colors to latest true wireless earbuds- the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10. The features? Product Marketing Manager Michelle Ritz chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Here we are in the midst of hurricane season…and we’ve learned that the dangers aren’t confined to the east coast and the Gulf of Mexico in the U.S. Between hurricanes and other storms, power outages are becoming more common. Battery power stations can be money or even life savers. VTOMAN is a company offering up to an 1800 watt portable power station and a new rapid charging FlashSpeed 15 hundred watt model. Company representative Marty Winston..says they utilize lithium iron phosphate technology..

“It holds a lot of charge. It can work at extended temperature ranges. It tends not to have the charge you put on it fade very soon at all, usually the scope of a year or two.”

So the power is there when you need it. We’re impressed with the value. Find more at www.VTOMAN.com.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Author and science historian Dan Levitt has taken the phrase.. What’s gotten into you! and turned it into a fascinating book about what we and everything around us are made of. He also dives into the history of how scientists have uncovered what we know today…or what we think we know today. Joni Mitchell sang about us being star dust and Carl Sagan often noted that we are star stuff..

“The only atoms that came out of the big bang were four of them, the most prevalent being hydrogen. Ten percent of our mass is made of hydrogen, which came out of the big bang. All the other elements in our body were formed in giant stars.”

Author Dan Levitt. The full title of the book… What’s Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body’s Atoms: from the Big Bang Through Last Night’s Dinner.

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