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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google has just announced even more features for Gemini and Gemini Live…including the ability to recognize the intensity of emotion in Expressive Captions…and with Pixel devices…the ability to remember your interests and preferences. We checked in to learn a little more..

Hi Gemini. What are the most popular things that Gemini is able to help consumers with today? Gemini is pretty versatile. Some of the most popular things people ask are things like writing emails, summarizing articles or brainstorming ideas. People also use me to translate languages write different kinds of creative text, even help with coding.” Thank you. “Any time.”

That’s just scratching the surface. In our homes, offices and even in our cars, AI, like it or not, is just getting started.

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

GM's OnStar is back connecting kids with Santa and helping them track his whereabouts on Christmas Eve. And it all benefits the American Red Cross. OnStar's Gene Huskey chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The Mustang GTD is the first car from an American brand to complete a lap in under seven minutes at "The Ring" in Germany. Mustang Marketing Manager Jim Owens chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.     Some of the tech we love for the holidays.    How about a pair of reading glasses …or sunglasses…that can keep you connected via Bluetooth…even putting the latest AI tools…like Gemini…just a tap away.   Lucyd Eyewear at Lucyd.co offers just that…with some great holiday deals and a variety of styles too at Lucyd.co.   CEO and Founder Harrison Gross..launched five years ago and..

“There were very few, if any,  smart eyewear products that were really designed for all day prescription use.  So that’s been the forefront of our design sensibility from the beginning.”

The company is also now out with Lucyd Armor smart safety glasses.   Lucyd has a solar Juiceboxowerbank .  The site again is Lucyd.co.

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

Snowy the Mouse makes a fun gift pack for kids and there is much more online, including a partnership with NORAD for Santa tracking. Author and CEO Susie Bramhall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.   PMI Kids World is delivering some fun collectibles for kids blending Barbie with the Stumble Guys.  There are physical toys along with the Stumbleverse ..where there are 50 million monthly players.   CEO Omer Dekel…

“So we took the in game collaboration with Barbie and brought it to life.”

There are action figures and plush toys too.   Meanwhile…Tamagotchi virtual electronic pets are still capturing the hearts of kids…and very often those of their parents..   They make fun, nostalgic gifts. The original Tamagotchi Celebration Egg is back.   Or maybe …the Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano.  The virtual pets have to be cared for…so maybe there’s some learning involved too.

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

The innovations and challenges of 2024 and a look ahead to 2025 and the Consumer Electronics Show, CES! Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about that, plus his latest book, Pivot or Die.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    Kids love to build things….just think of the longevity of Legos.    Snap Circuits kits take the building aspect and add a healthy does of STEM learning…and make it fun.   There are kits for kids as young as five…all the way up through high school and adults….and many are affordable too.   Kids can make energy efficient model homes, flying toys and much more.   VP Tim Conlin..

“The benefits of a young child getting involved in STEM at an early age, it really fosters that curiosity and confidence.  And it can really be that spark, so to speak, right…to really driving that interest, that literally can last a lifetime.”

And there’s much more to come.   Snap Circuits kits are widely available…and there’s more info at SnapCircuits.com.   You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.

Tina Jin is the winner of the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. She utilized bones to develop effective and inexpensive water filtration. Tina and Society for Science CEO Maya Ajmera chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       We love to pass along some worthwhile holiday gift ideas from time to time during the season.    Asian cooking, especially Korean, has continued to grow in popularity.   And perfectly cooked rice is a must.   The Toshiba Mini Rice Cooker is a 3 cup unit that goes way beyond the basics.   It features Fuzzy Logic, a 24 hour delay timer…it sells on Amazon for under 80 dollars.  Staying in the kitchen…Fritaire is out with colorful and unique air fryers that feature a glass bowl base, so you can see what is going on.  It includes a French tumbler for fries and a rotisserie too. List is about 220 dollars.   Another smart household gift is the Pelonis Oscillating Ceramic Tower indoor space heater.   It is a 23 inch tower with a programmable thermostat and an eco mode to save you money. 

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