MacVoices

The MacVoices Live! panel dives into several topics including record earnings driven by strong iPhone demand and growing services revenue and how supply constraints and shifting Wall Street sentiment affects the future. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea , Web Bixby , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , Marty Jencius , Mark Fuccio , and Norbert Frassa discuss Apple's rare secu...

Chuck Joiner and Norbert Frassa wrap up the MacVoices CES 2026 coverage with the  Silicon Valley Macintosh User Group , sharing what stood out and how 56 interviews came together. They explain the intentional booth picks, the gear used, and spotlight smart lighting, bird-feeder cams, translation, dashcams, NAS, and standout demos like the Antigravity 360 drone and Strada's remote video workflow. ...

In a private suite at CES, PITAKA went into detail about the unique nature of their woven Aramid fiber iPhone case lineup. With an emphasis on lightweight strength, premium feel, and distinctive woven patterns and colors, PITAKA cases balance protection, grip, and aesthetics.  Show Notes: Links: PITAKA for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case 6.9" with Camera Control Button, Compatible with MagSafe, Ultra-Slim...

At CES in Las Vegas, Taylor Szabo, Global PR Manager for XREAL , introduces their platform-agnostic AR glasses that connect via USB-C to devices like laptops, tablets, and phones to create immersive personal displays. Taylor highlights their OLED panels, gaming-friendly refresh rates, Bose-integrated audio, and comfortable design. XREAL has multiple models and pricing tiers, including a new partne...

At CES in Las Vegas,  Alex Page, Head of Marketing, North America, Latin America for  RØDE , unveils the RØDECaster Video Core, a multi-camera switcher designed to integrate seamlessly with existing RØDE audio gear for streamlined production. Automatic switching, real-time effects, and smartphone video transmission are joined by new colorful clip-on mics and the Go Gen 3, all aimed at making profe...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple's evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music's halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptatio...

At CES in Las Vegas, Nextbase Senior Vice President Dustin Allred spotlights their OEM partnerships with car manufacturers, bringing true dashcam technology as dealer-installed accessories integrated directly into new vehicles. The discussion explains how low-profile designs, shared mobile apps, and advanced features like parking, witness, and guardian modes expand awareness while complementing re...

Meta's subscription experiments, Epic's financial deal with Google and antitrust implications top the list of items addressed in this MacVoices Live! show. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Norbert Frassa ,  Guy Serle , Jeff Gamet , and Eric Bolden discuss concerns about AI guidelines and chatbot impacts on mental health, and the evolving future of...

On the show floor at CES, Malindi Strydom, Senior Content Manager for Shokz ,  discussed their latest open-ear audio innovations, led by the OpenFit Pro earbuds. With improved comfort, situational awareness, and premium sound in a lightweight design, the OpenFit Pro balance performance and safe. Shokz continues expanding its lineup of wearable audio solutions built for active lifestyles and everyd...

In Las Vegas at CES 2026, EarFun showcases its award-winning audio lineup. Lynn L., Marketing Professional - Brand Growth, highlight their CEO's engineering background and the team's focus on performance and value, explaining how development and attention to user needs have built the brand's reputation. Pricing and availability are positioned to make their premium audio features accessible to a wi...

A multi-topic discussion in this MacVoices Live! session starts with a Luxshare cyberattack that may have exposed Apple product plans, raising concerns about ransom demands and security implications. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Norbert Frassa ,  Guy Serle , Jeff Gamet , and Eric Bolden also examine Camo's lawsuit against Apple over Continuity...

On the show floor at CES in Las Vegas, Ohsnap Industrial Design Engineer James Stone demos MCON, their  slide-out, pocketable mobile gaming controller that automatically connects to your iPhone for instant play. It supports low-latency casting to a big screen via dock or portable HDMI adapter, delivering console-style gaming anywhere.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26067.mp3 Show Notes:...

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, MOFT unveils trackable phone accessories that integrate Find My technology into its signature origami-inspired Snap-On wallets, tripods, and stands. PR Manager Kristina Ratliff walks us through the features that include echargeable and louder than typical trackers and how all the new designs blend function with style. The lineup also expands dynamic iPad folios and colorf...

At CES in Las Vegas Jack (Xiang) Liu, Head of International Public Relations for Baseus , showcased their expanding lineup across charging, audio, and security, emphasizing products that balance "practical and beautiful" design with accessible pricing. Highlights include Bose-collaboration Inspire headphones, smart dual-lens solar security cameras with AI detection, and two compact Picogo Apple-fo...

Belkin is ending support for most Wemo smart home devices, raising fresh concerns about IoT e-waste and long-term reliability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Norbert Frassa ,  Guy Serle , Jeff Gamet , and Eric Bolden also react to a new generation of AirTags with louder alerts and longer range, share real-world tracking and wallet stories, and...

From CES 2026, Vanessa Ng, Marketing Specialist for Aukey , introduces the MagFusion Ark, a CES Innovation Award–winning modular charging system. The 6-in-1 design uses detachable receiver power banks that recharge wirelessly on a central hub, letting users power devices throughout the home. Featuring Qi 2.2 fast charging, active cooling, and multiple charging pad options, the system delivers a fl...

At CES in Las Vegas, Mayxi Ma, Overseas Product Manager for UGREEN , showed us the latest NAS devices. The include the NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NASync that is perfect for the entry-level user, as well as more advanced upcoming models that uses built-in AI to secure and help organize your data.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26062.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: Links: NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Ba...

From Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas, a new portable device, Allergen Alert , lets users test small food samples anywhere and receive results in about two minutes. Margot Roche, Ambassador and Community Manager , explains what it detects now, what they have on the road map, and how it was born from a personal medical experience.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      ...

In the French Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas Thomas Pigneur, CEO of Solver AI , discussed the Solver AI button, a programmable accessory for iPhones. It attaches magnetically and works with or without phone cases. Users can access up to 1,000 actions via top or bottom button presses, including sending texts with geolocation, controlling ChatGPT, managing smart home devices, and executing iOS shortcu...

From Eureka Park at CES, Roam is a Bluetooth tracker compatible with both Apple and Android Find My networks without requiring a separate app. It also integrates What3Words technology for precise tracking within a 3-meter radius. Aaron Pollack Co-Founder & CRO outlines the features that include a replaceable watch battery lasting up to 2 years, patented self-attachment design, and audio alerts thr...

The panel looks at Adobe's past dominance, current challenges, and uncertain future as AI tools and lower-cost alternatives reshape the creative landscape. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet cover how generative AI, subscription fatigue, collaboration gaps, and competitors like Affinity, Canva, and Figma are changing who really needs Adobe...

At CES 2026 Showstoppers, Strada demonstrated their peer-to-peer file sharing system that eliminates cloud storage costs for video editors. CEO Michael Cioni explains how the platform connects cameras, hard drives, and laptops directly without uploading to cloud services, using variable bitrate encoding to stream ProRes files over any internet connection. Michael demoed the capabilities, including...

From CES 2026 and Showstoppers, Matthew Boyer, Global Sales Director for SwipeVideo , demonstrated their immersive reality video player that works on standard devices without VR. The technology synchronizes multiple camera shots from 2 to 30 cameras, allowing viewers to swipe between perspectives during live events like sports, concerts, and education. Using iPhones or professional cameras streami...

At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas Subtle demonstrated their new earbuds featuring advanced voice isolation technology. The earbuds filter out extreme background noise while capturing whispered speech, enabling clear calls in loud environments and accurate speech-to-text dictation. Co-Founders Savannah Cofer and Jackie Yang provided a very effective demo.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVo...

From CES 2026 ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, BotsLab showcases privacy-focused security cameras designed to keep data under user control. Ryne Hager talks about the features of the  the W101 window camera, which records inside and outside with a physical privacy cover and local microSD storage, the upcoming W520 dual-lens camera with wide and telephoto views, spotlight tracking, and the optional local...