Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. As the holiday season approaches it is a good time to be more aware of online scams and dangers. You already know that if a deal sounds too good to be true…it almost certainly is. But emails and text messages…seemingly from friends or loved ones can lead to trouble too. Google Cybersecurity Expert Eugene Liderman many scammers are turning to AI..
“If you remember twenty years ago, you’d get that email scam with a Nigerian prince, but you would look for the typos or key words there to be like…this is a scam, it has punctuation issues. With AI, it doesn’t matter what language you are in, you can do flawless scripts and it will be undetectable in terms of like the traditional indicators that it’s a scam”
Think twice before you click and double check the origin. More tips… head to safety.google.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Distracted driving can put you in danger quickly. How quickly? State Farm has a new study and Director of Customer Experience Research Jon Wey chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the findings.
Halloween will be pretty "Golden" this year with lots of K-Pop Demon Hunters showing up at the door. The latest trends in this Techstination interview with Google's Jala Tucker.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Keeping things charged without a jumble of wires can be a challenge. One way to make that desk or side table less messy is with a charging station that does double duty or in this case triple duty. The new Prime 3 in 1 wireless charging station from Anker can handle a phone…an Apple Watch and earbuds all it once. It is a stand that keeps your phone visible and powered with 25 watts of ultra fast wireless charging and it features active cooling for safer charging. There is also a smart display in the base for status and power adjustments. It has a clock mode too and Blueooth connectivity. It’s the most impressive dock of its kind that we’ve seen and while the list is about 280 dollars we’ve seen pricing under 180, so shop around.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
AI condcuted job interviews? Offerday is making that option available to its customers and their job applicants. More on AI and hiring in this Techstination interview with founder and CEO Robert Ashjian.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the colder weather arriving, there are some new offerings when it comes to tech to keep you warm. Venustas is out with unisex heated jackets with dual control heating. Even the pockets provide warmth and the battery can last …on the low setting…for up to sixteen hours. We’re impressed with both the warmth and styling. Brand Manager Estelle Yang..
“Venustas combines advanced heating technology, with lightweight and clothing design. So we offer a full line of products including heated vests, jackets and accessories such as gloves, scarfs and we also are making some new blankets as well.”
The line is available on Amazon. And there is more info at Venustas.com.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The FDA has approved the first Alzheimer’s blood test for use in primary care. At the Cleveland Clinic, chief wellness officer emeritus and best selling author Dr. Michael Roizen says the hope is that it will spur many into taking action…
“There are now a group of three tests that have been approved. They can support one another. It turns out if you have a positive on one of them then you probably don’t need the next and many people at that point just go with cognitive finding. And the only reason to get the test is if you’ll do something that will change its course.”
Such as physical and mental activities such as brain training. Dr. Roizen spoke in the latest edition of the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcst.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new study, led by researchers at McGill University in Montreal has found that BrainHQ from Posit Science may boost production of a brain chemical that assists with cognition. It isn’t the first scientific study to show that the brain training app can benefit users. But, speaking on the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast, CEO Dr. Henry Mahncke said the research showing the acetylcholine boost can be very significant…
“And this is a neurochemical in your brain that’s released every time you’re paying attention. And it’s essential for attention, it’s essential for learning and memory and it’s also one of the first signs of going onto dementia is that the acetylcholine production in your brain starts to decline.”
There was also news about a new blood test that can give early indications of cognitive decline. More about that coming up.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With an auction of the third production model of the 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition last weekend, the automaker is opening the door to selling more of the classic vehicles it owns. Ford Heritage and Brand Manager Ted Ryan says the company still owners the numbers one and two production vehicles…and the considerable amount of money raised will be used to help maintain more of Ford’s history…
“Every penny from the sale of this car is going to go to support the fleet. You know we’re not budgeted. I don’t get budget every year to maintain and do the work on the fleet. So I’ve been looking for pennies in the couch to try to keep some of these up and running and now I have a little bit better footing to get the fleet maintained over the years.”
And for car buffs, Ryan promises some fun surprises ahead.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
A new campaign from the American Bankers Association aims to educate about scams and how to avoid them. What should you know? Association EVP for risk, fraud and cybersecurity Paul Benda chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Rubik’s WowCube is the name of a new gaming platform slated to arrive before the holidays and while it may resemble a Rubik’s Cube that you’re familiar with…it is designed for a wide range of challenges and play. CEO Max Filin and CMO Napoleon Smith…
“It has 24 screens on it and we’ll be launching with about 70 games and applications. And that way you have your traditional Rubik’s Cube game but you have a lot of other games that you can do gameplay with it have a more 3D effect.” “It also can be used as a tool showing your widgets, you can link to Facebook or Instagram. It can show you the bit coin rate or weather or you name it.”
Rubik’s WowCube.com is the place you go. You’ll find a link there for pre order and special pricing.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
It's an ever changing art display clock that can be beautiful, whimsical and mesmerizing. What's new with Klydoclock? VP of Creative and Content Dave Ben-Yshay chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you have been using AI to assist with shopping, join the club. Walmart has made headlines with ChatGPT and at Amazon, the company’s own Rufus AI tool is there for assistance. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge…
“It can do a lot for you. So when I’m shopping and I have maybe an unusual question, I can ask Rufus. Or for holiday shopping you could say, I have 500 dollars to spend. I want to divide it between my kids, ages 5,7 and 9 and Rufus can make specific product recommendations for those ages and keep it within your budget as well. So it does a lot of the leg work for you.”
And lots of the brain work too. Rufus can make recommendations based on past purchases. And it can check on an order status as well
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
With a touch screen smart case that puts full control in your hands without the need for a smart phone, Audien's Atom X offers over the counter hearing help that is easier than ever. Details? CEO Ishan Patel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Whether you are looking for a job or looking to hire, AI is playing a bigger role than ever. At Indeed, senior talent strategy advisor Kyle M K says AI is helping on both sides of the coin with Talent Scout and Career Scout…
“With these two new products, Indeed Talent Scout and Career Scout, we are making it that much easier for talent and employers to find each other. And then we’re using AI to help explain why we think that they would be a good fit so that way they can focus on the building relationships piece and hopefully getting to work in a more enriching atmosphere.”
Indeed, by the way, is free for job seekers. And remember…human decision making is still at the core of hiring. The site, if you haven’t guessed, is Indeed.com.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin
The Napster Companion and View arrive, initially for Macs. Revolutionary AI? How about the availability of thousands of experts ready to assist appearing in a holographic ring display? Not at some point in the future...but now. CTO Edo Segal chats and demos with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. If you aren’t using passkeys for online security, it is worth investigating. They use encryption to create unique credentials for websites and apps. At the FIDO Alliance, Executive Director Andrew Shikiar tells us passkeys have lots of advantages and don’t rely on your memory…
“Now the key is a passkey that sits on a user’s device. You unlock your passkey in the same way you unlock your device dozens of times each day. So oftentimes on your mobile phone that might be using a face scan or a fingerprint scan or a pin code. Your passkey then communicates, sends an encrypted message to the lock on the server that needs to match precisely. So unlike a password, your passkey can never be stolen, it can’t be faked, it can’t be duped, it can’t be guessed.”
The technology is free to use…and can be very worthwhile.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. How much do you trust AI to do your travel planning for you? The platform for coastal travel, Beach.com, is out with a survey that shows a mixed bag. Lead Data Journalist Noah Holtgraves says while two thirds of the people questioned in the survey have used AI to assist with travel plans…
“When we asked how they would feel if someone they knew told them that they were about to take a fully AI planned trip, nearly half said that they would feel hesitant or even try to talk someone out of taking a fully AI planned trip. So there’s clearly some concern there, some trust issues.”
But as AI continues to improve…some of those trust issues may lessen. Meanwhile, AI is being used extensively to find interesting things to do and see…and often where to eat or stay.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In addition to the latest 500 dollar 360 degree Max 2 camera announced by GoPro this fall, the company is also out with a new, lower priced model…this time with a built in light. It’s the Hero Lit. The company’s Chris Prado..
“So that camera has a new quad array LED on the front that is able to illuminate the scene around it. Our customers are able to take this camera and use it in situations that you really wouldn’t really reach for a GoPro for. We’re seeing everything from super young kids all the way through people in their thirties going out to dinner and restaurants and bars at night, using this thing and choosing to bring it out because you have this awesome new camera flash.”
And the 270 dollar price tag is a bright spot too.
You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
It's like a game of chess staying ahead of the bad guys. So says Google cybersecurity expert Eugene Liderman. What tools can you use to improve your online security? Liderman chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
