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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The BeamO device from Withings has arrived in the U.S. market and the Paris based health technology company has another winner. The tech would be a great addition to any medicine cabinet. It is a touchless thermometer, a digital stethoscope for heart and lungs, determine SPO2 and can even perform an ECG. The company’s Paul Buckley.., speaking on the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast..said it can be a valuable tool for telehealth visits as well..

“It gives a chance for a doctor to make a better, more informed diagnosis of what’s going on with you. Whether they need you to come into the office or not or maybe it’s just something that they can prescribe you medicine over this call.”

The Beam-O sells for about 250 dollars. Learn more at Withings.com.

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

Inside and out, there are new features on the way in the 2027 Ford Super Duty line. Such as? Super Duty Retail Brand Manager Austin Solimine chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some newer tech to treat kidney stones. Anyone who has had them, yours truly included, knows just how disruptive and painful they can be. New York based surgeon Dr. Jared Winoker says using what is called the CVAC System from Calyxo can make getting rid of stones less of an ordeal for patients..

“What’s really wonderful about our new technology that’s on the market now is the CVAC Systems allows us to treat the stones in a very minimally invasive manner, no incisions, no pokes in the back. We’re able to effectively break up the stone, but what’s really special is we can actually, effectively vacuum out and suction out all those pieces that would otherwise be left behind and potentially cause a future problem for a patient.”

Be sure to check out our full interview. There more info at SureWithCVAC.com

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

The Everyone Wins swag bags are on their way to major Oscar nominees. What's inside? Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Cleo is the name of a virtual platform designed to provide support to caregivers of all kinds…from parents of newborns to families coping with a loved one with dementia. For many…they care for both children at one end and parents or grandparents at the other. Cleo is offered through employers or health care plans and CEO Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy says the company is out with a new Family Health Index..calling attention to the many caregivers under stress …

“We’re trying to identify early on, who are your family caregivers that are at high risk of burnout. Or might already be at a rising risk of burnout, or moderate risk.”

Getting help early on makes sense economically and socially. More info.. the site is HiCleo.com.

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

Potential homebuyers biggest concerns? Often more than the price. PenFed Credit Union is out with a new survey. Senior VP Mark Burrage chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Like many start-ups, Fresh Roasted Coffee started in a garage when the founder, who was delivering water to local businesses in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, tried his hand at roasting coffee to support his growing family. Today, the business is thriving online with legions of fans and an 84 thousand square foot home. Brand Communications Manager Kate Harner..

“We no longer just roast coffee, we manufacture K-cups, espresso capsules, we are into compostable technology. We have built a coffee roasting business on the premise of sustainability and affordability.”

With cleaner burning roaster machines and solar energy. About the coffee…we’re impressed..love the Organic Black Knight variety. They’ve expanded into other products too…including the Positively Tea Line.

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

It has been a big week for Apple, including the unveiling of the new MacBook Neo starting at 599 dollars. What should you know about the Neo and more? Apple Director of Product Market Colleen Novielli chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Pre-orders are open now for the new Galaxy S26 family of mobile devices from Samsung with the Ultra model at the top when it comes to features and price. At the Unpacked event, CEO T M Roh touted the company’s approach to AI…

“It has to work for everyone, everywhere, without expertise or friction. But there is still a gap between what AI promises and what you actually experience. That’s where Galaxy keeps pushing forward. We’re building life enhancing innovations.”

Much attention is also being focused on the built in privacy screen in the S26 Ultra. Full availability of the phones is slated for next week.

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

The stones breaking up? Hope so. It's National Kidney Month and there is some newer technology for treating kidney stones called CVAC System from Calyxo. How does it work? Dr. Jared Winoker and patient Crystal Jefferson chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.