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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker is out with some new additions to its Nano series to help you stay powered anywhere. The new Nano Power Bank 10K is a ten thousand milliamp hour battery in block form…with a built in more than two foot long retractable USB C cable. There are also USB C and A ports along with a display that shows power levels and charging status. Also new is the Nano Power Bank 5K, MagGo, Slim. As the name implies…it is slim and features Qi2 wireless fast charging. Very handy… both power banks sell for under sixty dollars. Also new…for the home office or the road…the Anker Nano Charging Station 7 in 1. It features surge protection…three AC outlets…dual retractable five foot long USB C cables along with three USB C ports and one USB A. More info? The site is Anker.com.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The name Napster has a storied legacy in the tech world. Now the name is with a company aiming to democratize AI tools for all. It has announced Napster Companion and Napster View. Chief Technology Officer Edo Segal says interactive agents are what sets the company apart…

“So rather than having this one idea of an AI that’s like a Siri or Alexa, we have an endless universe of agents that are embodied in personalities. Sof if you go to Napster Companion, you can go and meet with Eliza again as though she is a real person that’s embodied and that changes the whole interaction model. So let’s see. Hello there. It’s great to connect with you. What would you like to talk about today?”

You can check out the wide range of agents for free at companion.napster.ai.

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It happens every year. Dozens of children in the U.S. lose their lives in hot cars during the summer months. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Ad Council to increase awareness. NHTSA’s Laura Dunn says sometimes it is forgetfulness …

“We see this more of younger kids. About a quarter of all heat stroke deaths happen when a child gets into a vehicle on their own and becomes trapped. And then the last kind of quarter is when children are intentionally left in a vehicle usually by a parent or caregiver because they want to do a quick errand or something of that nature and it ends up taking longer than they think it will.”

There are new child detection technologies…some automakers are already offering….with hopefully many more to come.

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Just in time for back to school, Google is introducing new AI tools for education. Such as?Google Tech Expert Andrea Willis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Pebblebee have added new features to the company’s Clip Universal tracker. It is a smart rechargeable tracking device that works with Apple Find My and Android Find My Device. And now it is also a safety companion. With a rapid press….it can trigger a siren and flashing strobe…and send alert notifications through the connected app. You populate your Safety Circle by pre-selecting contacts. Best of all…there is no subscription required…the Alert feature is free for existing and new customers…part of a recent update in the Pebblebee app. The Universal Clip, which can run for up to a year on a charge is priced at about 35 dollars…making it both smart and affordable. Find more at Pebblebee.com.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Natura AI is the name of a natural language way to use AI in a very human way. It comes from the folks at Rolling Square…who have made some very smart cables and charging devices for years. They are based in Switzerland and the mission focuses on work life balance. And the Natura AI venture strives for that too…and is now adding what the company calls HumanPods into the mix. Open ear human augmentation AI earbuds. They are designed to let you tap to connect to what they call AI People. They offer natural, real time conversations. The HumanPods are on Kickstarter now…already surpassing the fund raising goal…with shipments planned to begin in November. More info? The site is Naturaumana.ai.

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

Inspired by images of the Milky Way, more folks are trying their hand at night sky photography. iOptron makes star tracking gear that can help. Sales and marketing manager Roger Rivers chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Staying hydrated during the summer months can be a challenge. What is the science behind Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier? Sr. Director of Scientific Affairs, Dr. Dana Ryan, chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

With an impressive line up of knowledgeable instructors, Tamron University is offering free master classes in photography and videography. More info? Tamron's Ken Hubbard and videographer Andre Costantini chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The new T-Satellite service being offered by T-Mobile that allows users to stay connected from pretty much anywhere, in many cases using the phones they already have, is really just the start. The services uses Starlink connectivity. T-Mobile VP of Consumer Group Marketing Alice Williams says they have seen many use cases during the beta testing… and emergencies have been a stand out…

“The first is individually, where you or I might be on a remote hike or on the side of a mountain face or broken down on the side of the road, T-Satellite has enabled dozens and counting of people in emergency situations to reach out and ask for help and get it.”

And in disaster situations, the new communication capabilities can be life saving as well. Williams says they’ll get better over time . So stay tuned.

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