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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Astronomy and astrophotography are being transformed these days by smart telescopes that make it all much easier for everyday enthusiasts. And ZWO’s SeeStar line is winning many fans not only for making it all easier…but more affordable too. The SeeStar S30 Pro is all of that….and also so compact that it is easy to take along anywhere. A far cry, says the company’s Sherry Lu, from what was needed not so long ago…

“I started when I was in high school. So I totally understand the point of how complicated it could be.”

The S30 Pro really does make it simple and the images, even of deep space objects, can be amazing. And it isn’t just for newcomers. More on that in my next report.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.     What is hot this summer when it comes to search trends?   Google trends expert Jennifer Jones says no surprise…there have been a lot of searches related to soccer.   The Netflix series East of Eden is getting lots of attention.   And when it comes to cooking and flavors…hold on…

“The top one that we’re seeing is black sesame.  It has reached the highest search interest of all time right now.   Everything from black sesame ice cream, to desserts, to breads.  Folks are putting black sesame seeds in everything.  And Spam hot dogs.  That’s right, not just a regular hot dog, Spam hot dog is currently being searched more than ever before.”

It is a real thing…and no…the hot dogs don’t come in a can.  For more..head to trends.google.com.

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

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. New affordable security cams from Anker’s Eufy brand have arrived. The C31 is a wired camera selling for under sixty dollars. Being wired means you don’t need to worry about charging…and it can easily be moved …even for use as a baby cam. The eufyCam C37 is a wireless model that has 360 degree pan and tilt. Public Relations Lead Janet Jin…

“So this is a solar powered outdoor security camera . It captures 2K sharp resolution video, so that helps you see important details. It can pan and tilt to monitor larger areas.”

The price… 99.99…and that solar panel is removable for mounting away from the camera to better capture solar energy. Learn more at Eufy.com.

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

To help celebrate America's 250th, Ford is bringing an exhibit titled Driving America Forward to Union Station in Washington DC. There are cars, of course, and also some surprises. Ford Archives and Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There is more innovation at Anker’s Eufy Security brand. In this episode…the new FamiLock E40. What is unique here are all the options you have to unlock the smart, attractive deadbolt system. It has a fingerprint reader, a keypad, a physical key….and drumroll….facial recognition..

“It has a 2K resolution camera as well as a doorbell. This device really helps you if you’re carrying multiple bags of groceries or if you’re a very busy parent and you’re dealing with children when you’re trying to get home, it’s very easy because you can simply put your face very close up to the smart lock and simply smile and then your door will unlock.”

Public Relations Lead Janet Jin who adds you probably don’t have to smile…but why not. It is initially exclusive to Home Depot.

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

How easy is it for anyone to get started with ZWO's Seestar S30 Pro telescope? Techstination's Fred Fishkin pays a visit for a hands-on with the company's Sherry Lu and astrophotographer, author and professor Bob Vanderbei!

How many senses do we have? Quite a few more than you think. Best selling author Richard Louv returns with Noticing: Intimate Encounters With the Natural World. And it is a book worth noticing! Richard chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Soccer, jorts and Spam hot dogs. Really? Those are among the hot search trends on Google. How about black sesame everything? And there's that new East of Eden series coming to Netflix. More? Google's Jennifer Jones chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The latest cooling vests and jackets from Gobi Heat range from the simple evaporative cooling Strata vests… to designs like the AeroVent Cooling Shell….featuring dual fans…and the Canyon Cooling Vests that circulate cold water. All three work well in our testing…but are best in different situations. You can keep the fans in the AeroVent going for hours on a charge and even carry a spare battery. But the Canyon delivers the most cold…using an ice pack and circulating cold water that also requires a battery. We like the approach by CEO and Founder Jaye Genung…

“So we’re really seeking to find a solution to specific problems that specific people have, rather than just saying this is the one size fits all.”

And the company, at GobiHeat.com, is serious about quality too.

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