Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. There is some new magic in Google Maps. Ask Maps is a new feature rolling out on Android and iOS devices…with desktop on the way. It uses Gemini AI to allow you to converse with Maps. Product Director Amanda Leicht Moore..

“Ask Maps is again a new way to ask maps, just more conversational queries, like you might ask a friend. Let’s say, one of my favorite cases for using it is finding a last minute date night reservation. So I can ask for cozy date night spots with a reservation tonight at 7pm within a fifteen minute drive. And that would have taken me a whole bunch of time in the past to find different places, find places with ability.”

And with a quick tap…Maps can make the reservation for you. There’s another big update too. More on that in my next report.

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Soundcore brand from Anker is back again with a portable Bluetooth peaker that is perfect for spring and summer fun. The Boom Go 3i is rugged, water resistant and can even strap to your bike handle or maybe your backpack. It has plenty of sound output…at 15 watts…and the Soundcore app lets you adjust the sound to taste. There is RGB lighting on the speaker that can sync to the beat of your music or just give you fun effects. What many may appreciate even more is that the Boom Go 3i can charge your phone….doubling as a power bank when needed. There’s a digital display to indicate the charge level. Keep in mind there is no mic for speakerphone capability and no aux input. You can find the Boom Go 3i for under eighty dollars and learn more at Soundcore.com.

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Ford unveils the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Expedition. What's special? Expedition Brand Manager Stephanie Simon chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.