You won't find Blendjet on Amazon.   CEO and co-founder Ryan Pamplin explains why,  what's new and what's coming next in an in depth interview with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   This is National Teen Driver Safety Week…and it comes at a time when statistics show there was a sharp increase in traffic deaths last year.  Ford is trying to make a difference with a program called Driving Skills For Life…teaching young drivers….and others…how to be more safe behind the wheel.  There is a travelling in person component …but it is also online at www.drivingskillsforlife.com .  Program Manager Kyle Green..

“They will learn the same concepts, receive the same messaging and again, try to get that messaging through,  that they can avoid these situations altogether by being prepared, by staying focused.  And by practicing.”

The program is free….aimed at teens…but really for anyone.  Again the site is www.drivingskillsforlife.com.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  Google is out with a report on trending searches for Halloween.  And when it comes to costumes…Google’s Molly VandenBerg says..

“Far and away, the top trending costume across the U.S. is Squid Game, that new Netflix show which has become a phenomenon.  Definitely has captured a lot of people’s creativity when it comes to costumes for the season.  It’s also followed up by gorilla, Britney Spears, Venom and Carnage as well.”

For young children…top costumes are Baby Shark and baby pumpkin.  Google also looked at Halloween candy trends…and found in most states….Candy Corn comes out on top over M&Ms.  And when it comes to spooky entertainment…the classic 70s Halloween movie is number one.

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.  Tech to monitor the air quality of homes.  A company called AerNos is partnering with the Sean Parker Alergy and Asthma Research Center at Stanford University to better understand the impact of wild fires on children in school and at home,  They are using the company’s new Aerhome devices…launched recently on Indiegogo.  Senior VP Larry Eason says it measures a wide range of pollutants…

“And the AerHome comes with an app that’s very solutions oriented.  It’s really meant to help the consumer identify the problems and make expert recommendations about things that they can do to just have a healthier home.”

The AerHome  is slated to ship to consumers in March of next year.  You can sign up for info….at www.myaerhome.com.

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

Microsoft's refreshed Surface line-up with the arrival of Windows 11 offers more performance and style than ever...starting with the Surface Pro 8.  Corporate VP for Devices Matt Barlow chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the features.

At home or on the road, the Jooki speaker for kids delivers music, stories and can stream too.   Playlists are controlled with figurines and tokens...for screen free fun.    CEO Christine Brendle joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

From free unlimited photo and video storage on Zonerama, to affordable photo editing and management, Zoner has been winning fans around the world.  And the latest Zoner Photo Studio X continues to innovate.  The company's Thomas Urban chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.  A free tool to help with family safety online.  Trend Micro Family can give parents more peace of mind…giving them the ability to view their children’s screen time, secure social media accounts, block explicit images and unwanted ads.  Lynette Owens is Trend Micro’s Global Director of Internet Safety for Kids and Families..

“So Trend Micro Family first and foremost does what parents of younger children often worry most about.  Making sure that their children are sticking to content that is age appropriate for them as well as insuring that they are not contact by those on the Internet whom they would rather not be in contact with their children.”

Additional features are in the way with support for more apps such as Tik-Tok and Facebook.

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