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Product QR codes to replace barcodes

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Those barcodes you see on all types of packaging…are on their way out. GS1 US the standards organization behind the barcodes….has developed a new standard which will be pushed out more widely next year. It uses QR codes...
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Part two: Adaptyx continuous cortisol monitor

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred FishkinStanford University spinout Adaptyx Biosciences has developed a wearable device that will measure hormones continuously, beginning with cortisol. Co-founder and CEO Vijit Sabnis..says cortisol levels are a critical indicator...
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Adaptyx Biosciences develops continuous cortisol monitor

Monday, June 15, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A wearable continuous monitor for cortisol and more is on the way. Stanford University spinout Adaptyx Biosciences is in the process of commercializing a wearable device that will measure hormones. Co-founder and CEO Vijit...
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New agentic AI tools from Microsoft arrive

Friday, June 12, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A new AI tool from Microsoft called Scout was unveiled at the company’s Build conference. Microsoft is saying it is its first Autopilot agent….integrated across the range of Microsoft 365 apps. It is designed to stay active...
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What's new in the Oura Ring 5

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Oura are at it again….with a newly redesigned Oura Ring 5. I’ve been impressed for years by previous generations of the ring…which provides sleep and health data without the discomfort and charging challenges...
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