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Cleer Audio is out with the ARC3 open ear earbuds featuring high end audio, a smart case and more. The advantages? VP Scott Ashbaugh chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Instacart …the app based delivery service company that works with a wide range of food stores and other retailers is out with something new that may give some needed help to families struggling with high prices. The Instacart SNAP eligibility tool can let consumers know if they may qualify for assistance. Director of Health Michelle McRae..

“Our tool is a short, anonymous tool available on Instacart SNAP Web site which can be found at Instacart.com/ebt-SNAP, and it lets people check if they might be eligible for SNAP benefits in under sixty seconds.”

McRae says historically many families aren’t aware of eligibility that can assist with needed nutrition.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It is prime time for holiday travel and Google is offering some AI assistance. The company’s Robert Ferrara says the new Gemini Live conversational AI can help with planning and even help with things like recipes or dealing with difficult relatives. And on the roads…Google Maps is smarter than ever..

“There’s new weather disruption features as well. So you can actually use Google Maps to just take a look at any weather related road closures. Whether it’s unplowed roads, flooded roads, helpful information about traffic conditions, any potential delays that might impact your trip. Another big thing, too, is if you have an electric vehicle you can actually plan your trip with charging stops along the way, which is incredible.”

Find more at Google.com…and have a great Thanksgiving.

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

Snap Circuits brings fun to STEM kits for kids...and us older kids. How is the approach different? Elenco VP Tim Conlin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The connected, smart Brava oven that cooks with light gets even smarter. The V3 update brings new accessibility for the visually impaired and there's more to come. The details? Director of Product Management Zac Selmon chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the arrival of colder weather…some tips on caring for e-bikes. Bill Klehm is the CEO of eBliss Global, the company behind Always Bikes, a premium brand being sold at a variety of car dealerships. Of course…it would be great to keep riding through the winter months, but if you are storing an e-bike, the key thing to care for is the battery…

“So if you are going to not use your bikes actively, then our suggestion is very simple. Take the battery out, move it into a warm, dry location. Do not leave it charging constantly over the winter. Put it into a full state of charge and then just store the battery in some place that is warm and dry.”

If you are transporting one….make sure the bike carrier is rated for e-bikes, which are often heavier.

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

Instacart looks to assist families with new SNAP eligibility screener tool. How does it work? Director of Health Michelle McRae chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Holiday travel? AI tools can help with planning, cost savings and maybe even those difficult relatives! Google tech expert Robert Ferrara chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Ford Heritage Vault is opening wider with the addition of almost 700 digitized issues of the Ford Times consumer magazine that for years attracted readers around the world. Back in the 70s…the readership was as high as 8 million. And Ford audio visual archivist Shelby Long says the magazine wasn’t just about cars..

“I mean it’s fashion. There are thousands of recipes, guides to road trips,.” There’s at one point a kitchen of the future kind of piece as well.. “Yes, yes, that’s one of my favorites. It’s suppose to be a prediction that the kitchen will eventually become obsolete.”

And that was in the days before Door Dash and all the rest. The site is www.fordheritagevault.com.

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

A portable security system for travel and more? ArmorSiren is aimed at filling that void. How? Founder and CEO Bruce Dubinsky chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.