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Kids, phones and AI: CTIA head Ajit Pai

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the school year back in full swing, parents still have lots of concerns about phone use, social media and these days how kids are using AI. And also how scammers are using AI against kids. At CTIA, the wireless industry...
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Fall search trends? Pumpkin spice slipping?

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Apple picking or pumpkin picking? Pumpkin spice latte…or Chai or maybe Matcha? There are some surprises when it comes to Fall search trends. Google’s Sarah Armstrong says the once powerful pumpkin spice trend seems to...
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Putting Anker Soundcore Space 2 headphones to the test

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Techstination... your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Nate Levas, filling in for Fred on this episode. I’ve had a chance to test out the Anker Soundcore Space 2 headphones… which were designed from the ground up for air travel. The over ear cups were comfortable for lengthy flights...
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Here come the new iPhones

Monday, September 28, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Apple has kicked off a brand-new era with new CEO John Ternus and the company’s first-ever foldable device: the iPhone Duo. Folded up, it is roughly the size of a passport. Open it up, and you’re looking at a remarkably thin...
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More on Google's Pixel Watch 5 advances

Friday, September 25, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Pixel Watch 5 from Google looks very much like the recent generations until you get to the bright new display. That makes the screen visible even in bright sunlight. I’ve been impressed with the improved battery life...
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