CES has had to adapt as it prepares to get underway next week.  But there are plenty of exciting new innovations to talk about.  The Consumer Technology Association's Sr. Manager of Industry Intelligence, Brian Comiskey, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With a UV C sanitizing compartment big enough for keyboards, mice and more, a new monitor stand from Kensington is a great solution for shared workspaces.   Kensington's Lisa Schuiteboer Shuler chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  MJ Marggraff and her husband Jim ..a serial entrepreneur who has created smart pens and smart tablets for children…have embarked on a mission to help ease long duration space flights…for astronauts.  They are researching and developing a kind of time shift communication…that will simulate real time discussions with loved ones back home.  MJ, who at mid-life became a pilot, author and earned an advanced degree in space health, says…

“It’s a long time to go on these missions having these available to them keeps them feeling optimistic..really connect them with these people that matter most to them.”

You can learn more about the work at www.mjmarggraff.com.   And check out the fun solution they’ve come up with for families as well at www.kinoo.com.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  So which books made the top of your list in 2021?  The editors at Amazon put together their top picks for the year…

“It was interesting for us this year because fiction was king this year.  Last year it was more non-fiction, but it sort of switched.  So I think people are more anxious for an escape.”

Amazon editor Erin Kodicek.

At the top of the picks list…is The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.

“Number two is our favorite biography and memoir of the year.  It’s called Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner and this is a memoir that talks about her very complicated relationship with her mother.  And if you’re someone that really likes a good thriller..our number three pick..The Plot, by  Jean Hanff Korelitz, that is the book for you.”

For children…the top pick is the Beatryce Prophecy.

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

Engageli aims to provide a more engaging platform for learning at universities and more.  VP of Learning and Teching Andreina Parisi-Amon chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

A Bluetooth communication headset that never needs charging? Blue Tiger captures a 2022 CES Innovation award with the Solare headset.  President Chantal Saah chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Car repair services that come to you.  It seems like we go online to order just about everything these days.  Why not car repair.  NuBrakes is offering services in 9 markets in four states….and says CEO Walker Drewett …plans to expand across the country.  He says for customers….conveience, competence and lower cost …are the big attractions…and the technicians are all full time employees.  As for the kinds of work that can be done wherever you happen to be…think preventive maintenance..

“That’s going to be everything from oil changes to brake repair to suspension, spark plugs, alternators, battery replacements, tire rotations.  All of that we’re going to do right in your driveway.”

At less cost…Drewett says.  There’s more info at www.nubrakes.com.

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

Headphones for kids that can tell stories or allow grandparents to read to children when they aren't together.   StoryPhones from OnAnOff are arriving soon promising safe, screen-free fun.   Founder Petur Olafsson chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin