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VUEROID is out with the S1 4K Infinite dashcam. Among the features, AI detection of license plate numbers and the ability to blur for privacy. More? VUEROID's product manager Jessie Lee chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        The long time action camera pioneer GoPro has some new tricks up its sleeve this fall.   The new 360 degree Max 2 camera has lenses on front and back…and the company’s Chris Prado says one great new feature is…those lenses are easily replaceable…

“This is something that our users really requested with Max One.  Before, you would scratch a lens and your camera was a write off.  It was four hundred dollars down the drain, which is a really big bummer if you’ve been saving up and you’re really  excited for this camera.   With Max 2, you can just swap the lens and it takes 30 seconds.   It works like any kind of DSLR product that you’re familiar with.   Put it on, twist and go.”

Very smart design.   We’ll have more on the new line…coming up.  For more, head to GoPro.com.

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

Ready for the cold to arrive? Venustas is out with a refreshed line of heated apparel. Brand Manager Estelle Yang chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Have some deep pockets? Ford is auctioning off a 2006 GT Heritage Edition. It was the third one produced. Details? Ford Heritage and Brand Manager Ted Ryan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

When it comes to online security, passkeys are being used by more and more consumers and online sites. The advantages? FIDO Alliance CEO Andrew Shikiar chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The clock is ticking when it comes to federal rebates for home energy improvements…but there still may be time to take advantage. At American Home Shield’s Frontdoor network, senior director Sarah Riley ..

“The deadline is the end of this year, so that window is closing, the deadline is fast approaching for you to claim up to 32 hundred dollars of those federal incentives from HVAC upgrades. So now is really the time to assess your home’s energy efficiency and plan any needed improvements. So look around your house, think about is your current HVAC system already ten years old or more.”

With many utility bills rising, it can be a smart move. There is more info at AHS.com. Keep in mind some states may offer incentives as well.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Millions of high school students are taking the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test this month.   The College Board offers practice tests and other free resources online.   Senior VP Priscilla Rodriguez says the test not only helps students prepare for the SAT test and become more comfortable with test taking…but their scores include information on specific skills…

“That’s really what they can use to do more targeted and personalized practice and skill building.  To have conversations with their parents and their teachers.   On top of that they get information on their score report about scholarship opportunities, how to start connecting with colleges who are looking for students like them and career exploration tools.”

More info?   Head to Collegeboard.org/psat.

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

The saga of Princeton's Prospect Eleven in the 2005 DARPA challenge 20 years ago. On episode 401 of Smart Driving Cars Princeton's Alain Kornhauser takes us and co-host Fred Fishkin on the journey that took place two decades ago. Plus... Waymo winning more fans in San Francisco...and an honor for Alain. Tune in and subscribe.

Rubik's WowCube from Cubio opens for pre-orders promising a game platform like no other. Curious? CEO Max Filin and CMO Napoleon Smith chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The numbers of children who are killed or injured in cars in the U.S. are staggering. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues to promote the proper use of car seats and boosters right up through pre-teen years. Specialist Laura Dunn..

“Seat belts are designed to fit adults. Booster seats are that necessary step between car seats and seatbelts. A booster seat positions that child so the adult seatbelt fits properly ove the strongest parts of that child’s body to protect them in a crash.”

NHTSA offers online help in finding the right seat and installing it too. Much depends on height and weight as well as age. Learn more at NHTSA.gov/therightseat.

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