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It isn't always easy, but Experian has some tips on how to save more money and reduce debt. Such as? Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy Rod Griffin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The story behind the new documentary Trango- presented by The North Face? Ski Mountaineer Jim Morrison chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the journey he took with Christina Lustenberger and about his more recent adventure on Everest.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Strapsicle is the name of a company that made a splash on Shark Tank in Australia with clever straps to enable on hand security for an Amazon Kindle. Co-founder Lou Rice serves as CEO…. Her partner Ben is the tinkerer- inventor. And now, she says, they have devised a solution for the iPad Mini…

“Obviously, as you can imagine, they are very expensive pieces of tech. A strap on its own wasn’t going to cut it. So Ben has designed a full case solution that includes straps that pop in and out. And so it’s just another way to make reading more accessible for everyone. Especially people who read on tablets of which, we know, there are millions.”

That should be available this summer. Find the company at Strapsicle.com. Make sure to check out our full interview too.

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

The Rubik's WOWCube is a sophisticated gaming platform with a growing list of titles and developers. And CEO Max Filin tells Techstination's Fred Fishkin there is a whole lot more to come.

Viaim's RecDot smart earbuds are great for music. But they can also record, transcribe, summarize and translate. Viaim's Aaron Wang chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the product line.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With companies like Apple, Coca Cola, Walmart and Amazon in the top five, Time has designated Ford as the most iconic company in American history. Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan…

“It is amazing, but when you think about it and you read what the criteria were, respected companies, impact on America, impact on culture…they had a list of five different categories, it makes total sense. And then Time begins to spell out the invention of the Model T, which put America on wheels, the assembly line, the five dollar a day wage, helping America as the arsenal of democracy during World War II.”

It can be argued that Ford was key in creating the middle class. Not to mention the Mustang and F series trucks. Find more on the history at FordHeritageVault.com.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Snow and icy roads can make driving a challenge during the winter, especially this one in many parts of the country. At State Farm, research director Jon Wey says that is all the more reason to put down phones and focus on the task at hand…

“Trying to hold ourselves more accountable for not giving in to the distractions. For really being intentional about sitting in behind the wheel, putting our phone down in the cupholder and committing to not picking that thing back up again until we get to our destination. That would be a really good place to start. Similarly, not feeling compelled to try to figure out what the latest and greatest thing is on the radio or what’s going on in the Twitterverse to try and understand while I’m driving this vehicle.”

And a reminder that the hours after the Super Bowl can present many of the same dangers as New Year’s Eve….with alcohol adding to the winter road dangers.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In many parts of the country this winter has brought with it bitter cold temperatures along with plenty of snow. At GM, Emergency Services Outreach Leader Mitch Petterson says there are some basic steps to take to stay safe. First, of course, is to stay off of the roads during heavy snows. But when it is clear enough to drive, make sure you have a full tank of gas…or a full charge for EVs. And…

“We’re going to have to make sure we have our car completely cleared off. So if we’ve got snow and ice on the car, this is not a time when we scrape a little hole in the windshield so we can see and start driving. We want to clear all the glass. Headlights and tail lights as well. And if we get out on the roads, our driving is going to be different. We’re going to behave differently in these conditions. Our speeds are going to be down, our following distances are going to be up.”

And remember four wheel drive can help you go…but not necessarily help you to stop.

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

With more scientific evidence validating BrainHQ from Posit Science, why not make brain training part of a daily routine? How? CEO Dr. Henry Mahncke chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The search trends for January? The Oscar nominations, NFL playoffs, the Grammys and hot water? Google search trends expert Robert Ferrara chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.