Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Another Father’s Day suggestion for Dads who love tech. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have more competition to contend with these days…and more on the way. But with the frequently updated capabilities and smart design…letting you answer calls and text messages hand free…ability to take photos and videos hands-free…along with language translation…and AI…they are pretty impressive…

“So they’re combining true style. Glasses you really want to wear, whether that’s prescriptions, sunglasses, you name it, they’re combining that with cutting edge technology.”

Justine Santaniello, a trend expert speaking for Meta. We like the ability to add prescription and Transition lenses. Learn more at meta.com/ai-glasses.

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Yes, there is such a thing as a cool wallet for Father's Day. Ekster's designs, quality and tech stand out. And there's more...like backpacks and compressed travel bags. Co-founder Olivier Momma chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. New tech for monitoring the health of your dog or cat. Tractive is the name of a company that has become a leader in smart GPS and health monitoring for pets. It uses cell and GPS technology to help you pinpoint the location….and sensors give you insights into health as well. Executive VP for the U.S. and Canada Andrew Bleiman…

“Over time, we added activity and sleep tracking features. So wellness features kind of similar to a lot of human wearables. And now, we’ve launched monitoring of resting heart and respiratory rates.”

A premium plan…with all of the tracking and connectivity worldwide costs as little as five dollars a month..if you pay up front for five years. Find more at Tractive.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin