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MIT AgeLab and State Farm researching distracted driving habits

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   According to new research, 88 percent of drivers know distracted driving is a serious risk.   So why do many of us continue to ignore those risks.   State Farm is working with the MIT AgeLab for answers and research scientist...
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Electra Induction Stove is a problem solver

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   How to switch from a gas stove to electric without having to retrofit wiring?   Electra Research has built the Electra Induction Stove to solve that.   CEO Bert Muthalaly…“Normally for an upgrade from gas to electric you would...
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Asus Googlebook brings deep Android phone integration to notebook

Monday, November 09, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.    With deep Android integration and built in phone synchronization,  the new Googlebook OS seems designed for the type of user who would simply like to have Android apps on a bigger screen with keyboard convenience.    Unlike Samsung...
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Google assists in ongoing battle against scammers

Friday, November 06, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.    Have you or someone you know been a victim of a cyber scam.    For far too many of us…the answer is yes.    There are ways to make that less likely.   Google Security Expert Kimberly Samra says AI tools have made it easier for...
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Taelor offers AI styled mens' clothing subscriptions

Thursday, November 05, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   Ready for a subscription clothing service for men…that uses AI to help pick styles and offers free shipping…on returns too…without having to do laundry? Welcome to Taelor.    With prices starting at 69 dollars a month…six garments...
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