A robot that can help with the laundry, or dishes, or pick up toys?  That's what  Unlimited Robotics "Gary" will be able to do.  What should you know?  The Israeli company's CEO Guy Altagar chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   It is no secret that the Pandemic has made survival for many small businesses difficult, if not impossible.  Facebook’s release this month of its Global State of Small Business Report surveyed over 35 thousand small businesses in 27 countries…and found 18 percent were not operational.  The good news is that is down from 24 percent in February.  Facebook VP Michelle Klein says the online giant is launching new initiatives like an invoice fast track program to help..

“And so this will be where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to get paid for their services rendered much earlier.  And then the second initiative is that we’re launching a small business funding resource on Facebook.”

While encouraging consumers to support small businesses as well.  Find more info at www.facebook.com/smallbusiness.

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

Techstination Week is a compilation of this week's Techstination reports with tech journalist and host Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  With a new level of sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence …the new Roomba j7+ from iRobot is designed to do more cleaning without human intervention.  And now…it can avoid solid pet waste….guaranteed.  If it fails to do that in the first year…iRobot will send a replacement.  VP of Product Management Hooman Shahidi says the camera on the j7 can do more than ever before..

“You know with that camera, we’re able to do so many things …including seeing animal waste and the cords…but we also use that for navigation.”

The plus model includes the Clean Base…that can automatically empty the j7 and store 60 days worth of dirt.  Find more at www.iRobot.com.

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

Magic Mixies and more of the hottest holiday toys from The Toy Insider.  Tech and STEM too!   Editor in Chief Marissa Silva chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

From the CloudLayer sleep system to an all electric RV partnership on the way, SylvanSport is focused on what's comfortable, convenient and cool.  Founder and CEO Tom Dempsey in a very relaxed chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Noopl is the name of a device aimed at iPhone users…that turns  AirPod Pro earphones into remarkable hearing assist devices.  Paul Burchfield is head of customer service…

“Noopl is simply a device that makes people who have trouble hearing in noise, hear clearly.  It’s an iPhone accessory, connects to the bottom of your iPhone  and allows you to focus the microphones on the conversation you want to hear and also reduce the background noise.”

The company, founded by a researcher who spent many years in the hearing aid industry,  says an Android version is in the works…but for now…you will need an iPhone and AirPods Pro.   The price… about 250 dollars.  Find more at www.noopl.com.

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

Psyonic's Ability Hand brings multi touch sensory feedback to a prosthetic.  And it will only get better with time says CEO and founder Dr. Aadeel Akhtar.  It can even arm wrestle!    Dr. Akhtar chats about the Ability Hand and the future with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Trend Micro Family is a free tool offering mobile Internet safety for kids and peace of mind for parents.  Lynette Owens, Global Director of Internet Safety for Kids and Families, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin