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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Hands on with GoPro’s new Hero 13 Black. Sound quality is something that many camera and phone makers don’t pay much attention to. The new Hero 13 Black adds great sound to amazing 5.3K video…including a voice mode that gives priority to speech. The camera also supports Apple AirPods and other Bluetooth earbuds and wireless mics. The Hero 13 Black also features new magnetic mounting which makes using the camera faster and easier and more versatile. VP Rick Loughery..says you have..

“Traditional fingers that pop out of the camera. It’s also magnetic, so there’s a ball and joint mount and a new mount so you can quickly take it off one mount and put it onto the other.

There’s a better, longer lasting battery and amazing slo-mo capability.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. We’ve become long time fans of the Toniebox…a softsided, rechargeable speaker for kids that is screenless and plays stories and songs when an RFID equipped corresponding figurine is placed on top. There are customizable Tonies too enabling parents or grandparents to do the reading. There’s a lot to choose from and now…even more…with the addition of audiobooks. Director of Education Drew Vernon…

“We’re launching with just a few titles including Ramona, Big Nate, Captain Underpants and others, but we’ll continue to launch this as a longer format option for our older listeners.”

There is also a new Wow in the World podcast Tonie. Great innovation that keeps growing with your kids. Find more at www.Tonies.com. You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Bebird devices are designed to improve ear health enabling users to view and clean inside the ear canal. How? U.S. General Manager Craig McManis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Pebblebee continue to innovate. The company’s latest rechargeable trackers….rechargeable is a key word…can be set up to work with either Apple Find My or Google Find My Device networks. It’s very helpful, especially if you’re buying as a gift and aren’t sure about the platform. CEO and founder Daniel Doura..says the line includes the Clip, the Card and the Tag…

They’re all rechargeable for sustainability and longevity, especially reducing the environmental impact compared to single use batteries. So a Clip for everyday carry, it also comes with its own carabiner. The Card for wallets and passports and Tag for example, for luggage or other travel items.”

Or even, maybe, a dog leash. Smart stuff. Find more at www.Pebblebee.com.

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

Tech entrepreneur Jock Gill helped bring the Information Superhighway to the White House as the Clinton Administration took office. We interviewed him then....and now...at his historic Vermont farmhouse where he remains a climate activist, tinkers with AI and more.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Gobi Heat has earned a reputation for high quality and stylish heated apparel and even camping chairs and hammocks. And now founder and CEO Jaye Genung has decided to lower prices on some of the most popular items in an effort to make them more accessible…

“It’s tough out there right now, right? There’s a lot of division in our country and a lot of that comes from the difficulty that many of us are feeling economically. And we’re no different. But we did what we could. And we sat down and really dug deep and thought about ways that we could help our customers and get more customers enjoying Gobi Heat.”

She says the new prices aren’t a sale..the cuts are permanent. Learn more at www.GobiHeat.com.

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

While the EPA pushes to remove lead pipes from water supplies over the next decade, what can be done now? Brita's Dan Tudesco and environmental expert Chad Seidel chat with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Kwikset is continuing its innovation in smart locks with the new Halo Select. It gives customers more choice and versatility. How? Product Manager Charlie Dougherty chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. For many people who have dealt with breast cancer surgery, the pain from wearing a seatbelt has made riding in cars difficult. Ford is doing something about that with the development of the SupportBelt…designed for Ford vehicles…and is being offered for free. Accessibility Design Manager Emily Obert says..

“The way it works is you go to www.Ford.com/supportbelt . You can see more information about the product there and there is also a link to where you can pre-order it. We’re hoping we can bring just a little more comfort to help people get back in their vehicles and achieve all the things, all their goals that don’t stop just because you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Ford is seeking a patent but plans to share the information with other automakers to assist their customers as well.

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

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to smart home gear, we like reliability. And the folks at Lutron continue to deliver on that front with smart switches and more. The latest in the Caseta line are the Diva smart dimmer ELV+…designed for any kind of residential lighting including low voltage applications …such as accent or tape lights, often used under cabinets. It comes in six color options and is priced at under 130 dollars. Very versatile…and as we said, reliable. Also new is the Pico paddle remote in new colors..adding black, light almond, ivory, gray and brown to the original white. The Pico remotes can control everything from Caseta smart switches and dimmers to the company’s Serena Smart Shades. You can control with your voice as well…or through the Lutron app. Find more at www.casetawireless.com.

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