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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.    Has it really been 20 years since the first videos were uploaded to YouTube.    Time flies when you are watching cute puppy or cat videos.    And the platform has turned into a whole lot more over the years.   Many of us have turned to YouTube to learn how to fix things around the house.      Beyond that…there are all of those famous creators.   YouTube’s Maddy Buxton…

“I think the thing with creators today is that they’re using YouTube as a launchpad for their businesses and seeing it as the way to build their brands.  You look at someone like Mr. Beast and he’s really built a massive business empire, through his YouTube channel.”

And the platform has branched out into a wide range of entertainment including podcasting…where you can check us out too.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.    The top awards for EVs and hybrids are out from U.S. News & World Report and Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 was named Best Electric Car and the carmaker’s Ioniq 5 was listed as Best Electric SUV.  Autos Editor Alex Kwanten…

“I have to say that Hyundai has devoted a lot of attention to focusing on what its customers want and also distinctive design.  Obviously our emphasis here is on MPGe and miles per gallon and fuel efficiency and range.  But we also factor in all the other atrtributes that buyers look at in vehicles.”

  The Lucid Air topped the luxury category while the Ford F150 Lightning was named best electric truck.  Kwanten says Tesla’s falling re-sale value played a role in the judging.   For more…visit cars.usnews.com.

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

Sunseeker adds to a versatile line of wire free robotic mowers. Details? Dir. of Sales Matt Moore chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.  Jscreen is the name of a non-profit that is focused on genetic and cancer screening to save lives.   And it can all be done through a test kit sent by mail….and follow up counselling via telemedicine.   The CEO is Dr. Matt Goldstein, who lost a daughter to tay sachs…a hereditary disease after testing had failed to disclose that he was a carrier.   So, he says Jscreen…

“Provides a super high quality, high touch, service.  So educating patients, communities, families about what this screening can do, why you need it, when you need it.  And then  providing access to get that testing done in a very easy way.”

It can detect a wide range of genetic diseases.   Learn more at Jscreen.org.

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

The numbers are staggering when it comes to cyber-fraud. How to protect yourself? AARP Director of Prevention Programs Kathy Stokes chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

It has been 20 years since the first video was uploaded to YouTube! And the platform is bringing back some memories to mark the occasion. YouTube trends expert Maddy Buxton joins Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.   Zoner Photo Studio X is a versatile and pretty affordable tool for editing images and even videos.   And now , with the spring update, there are more AI tools to assist.   Zoner is a trusted brand that has been around for decades.    The company’s Thomas Urban…

“The next sort of iteration of AI we’ve done is that we’ve done AI masks now to make selections faster.  So all local adjustments can now be applied to masks and easily can be subtracted and added as needed.  And so, of course you can detect the objects, subjects in a photograph, skies, backgrounds.”

Zoner Photo Studio X costs under 60 dollars a year….and you can try it for free for the first week at Zoner.com.  If you love pictures and photography…we suggest that you give it a try.

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

Audien Hearing has become a disrupting force in offering over the counter, low cost hearing assistance. How? Co-founder and CEO Ishan Patel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Ancestry.com is bringing more AI tools to assist in building family trees. And there's a special coming for Mother's Day! How does it work? Ancestry Genealogist Crista Cowan chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.   The statistics surrounding distracted driving in the U.S. are staggering.    In 2023 it claimed more than 32 hundred lives and injured one hundred times that many.   Technology can help in some instances with automatic emergency braking and cameras to watch the driver.   But GM Safety Engineer Dan Glaser says we can take action on our own…

“What people need to do is have a mind shift when they first get into the vehicle.  Hopefully, they buckle up, should always buckle up, but then to just zip up, without much thought about what do I need during this drive.  What can I do to make this drive more relaxing?  Think about the things you might want.  So cue up your navigation, get your favorite podcast going.”

We’ve got lots of full interviews including this one for you.   Find more at GM.com.

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