MacVoices

In the  Spigen suite at  CES  in Las Vegas,  Samuel Han,  Specialist, Retail Enterprise Development, showed us some of their latest products that include a new gaming keyboard, GaN power products, and new iPhone cases that range from stylish to practical, and more.  Show Notes: Links: ArcPlay Real Dual 8K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Spigen GaN III 652 65W 2 Ports Compact Foldable Dual USB C Wall Ch...

At CES  in Las Vegas, we talked to  Andrea Tellatin , Co-Founder and CEO of  Twinkly , about the latest additions to their many options for addressable lights. Best known for their holiday options, they are introducing a broader range of options at accessible price points for a wider range of uses. Andrea shows off the new Candies string lights and the Matrix Light Curtain as examples of their bro...

At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Wacom introduced the new Wacom Bridge, a solution for artists who work remotely or away from their desks. With Wacom Bridge, they don't need to lug heavy laptops or travel with the files. Arvind Arumbakkam , Technology & Industry Partnerships, talks about how their system eliminates the lag typical from the more mainstream remote work apps. Then, artist  Saraje...

In Las Vegas at Showstoppers at CES , we saw and heard a demo of the technology behind the  Miari speaker from SoundFun that was more than surprising. Kai Kitayama talked us through the demo that provided a wider and longer field of sound than you would expect, and how it can enhance the dialog from your TV. (Host's Note: Audio demos are always difficult in a conference environment, which made thi...

At  Showstoppers at  CES , we talked to  Jeff Gadway , Senior Vice President of  Clicks Technology   about not only their keyboard case for the iPhone, but also about the strong emotional product the release of their product elicited from some users. Jeff covers the thinking behind why Steve Jobs was right about the iPhone, but why also why the time is right for a hardware iPhone keyboard case bas...

At  Showstoppers at  CES  in Las Vegas, we learned about the latest edition of the Unistellar telescope that makes astronomy even easier and more automatic. CEO  Laurent Marfisi took us through the new features, the eyepiece option, and more.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  Pa...

At  Showstoppers  at  CES  in Las Vegas, ViXion gave us a look at their autofocus eyewear. Takuya Nonaka , Senior Manager, Corporate Planning explained the tech behind their innovation, the roadmap for development, and why they are looking for partners in the U.S. Chuck tried them on and was blown away by how well they function.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      ...

At  Showstoppers at  CES ,  Andrew Federici , the Founder of Mousetrap , explained their new take on an ergonomic pointing device that has a distinctive look and feel. Andrew gives us the backstory on the team that designed it, why some of the design choices were, made, and the good news is that it can accommodate left-handers.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      ...

In this edition of  TV+ Talk ,  Charlotte Henry and  Chuck Joiner look at the strategies streaming services, Apple TV+ in particular, are using in choosing their programming. Sports, original content, major video franchises, and back catalogs are all in the mix as our viewing options and habits evolve. With only so much time to watch and so many dollars to pay, how are (and should) viewers choose?...

Topics included in the third and final part of our MacVoices Live! discussion about first impressions of the Apple Vision Pro include third party productivity apps, use cases, the demo experience, and comparisons to other Apple product launches. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Brian  Flanagan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle , and  Eric Bolden   conclude with optimi...

At  CES  in Las Vegas, we made our annual stop to see what  STM Goods has added to their already outstanding line of tech gear.  Tracy Smith , ChiefBrand Officer/Chief Marketing Officer, introduces us to the new BagPack that gives you a collapsable-yet-protective backpack when you need it, the Focus Collection of iPhone cases that do more than just protect your phone, and the ChargeTree Mag that c...

From  CES  in Las Vegas, we checked out the new  Open Swim Pro bone conduction headphones from Shokz that are designed for swimming. Product Manager  Fay Fu explains why this model has a built-in music player to keep you rocking even under water.  Show Notes: Support: Open Swim headphones  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode...

The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion about the Apple Vision Pro fins the panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Brian  Flanagan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle , and  Eric Bolden   talking about keyboard experience, using the device with the Mac, and audio options and performance. Accessibility, single loop vs. over-the-head straps, weight considerat...

With only a few days of Apple Vision Pro under their belts, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Brian  Flanagan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle , and  Eric Bolden discuss the first experiences with two panel members who made the leap. Topics covered in this part of the discussion include interacting in Zoom and Teams, setting up your person...

From  CES in Las Vegas, we discussed the latest and greatest from Nextbase , the iQ 4G, 4K Dash Cam . Features like Roadwatch AI and Witness Mode and all the recording capabilities are outlined by Sam Lewis , Lead Software Engineer, along with the upcoming Guardian. Sam also discusses how Nextbase not only offers this high-end model, but quality dash cams for every budget, and how one incident can...

At  CES in Las Vegas, we received an update on what3words from  Frankie Cowan , Senior PR Manager. Frankie covers what what3words is and how it works, then discusses how awareness has been increasing as different companies and emergency services recognize the benefits of utilizing their precise location method. She shares some success stories with car companies, some use cases, and encourages ever...

At  CES in Las Vegas ,  we came across  Mudra by Wearable Devices Ltd, an Apple Watch band that translates neural signs into digital actions .  Barry Kaplan , Executive Vice President of Wearable Devices LTD, the makers of Mudra, explains how that gives you gesture control of your Apple devices in  Minority Report fashion, how he thinks that type of interface will develop, and how you can get thei...

At  CES in Las Vegas ,  we found out that MyRadar , already a MacVoices favorite on my iPhone, is coming to CarPlay .  Michael Linden , Director of Video & Social Media Content/Meteorologist, talks about that, how MyRadar is leveraging their weather data both past, present, and future, and more.  Show Notes: Links: MyRadar in the App Store Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       h...

At  CES  in Las Vegas,  ShiftCam showed off a series of new products that turn your iPhone into a fully-featured video production tool. Founder and CEO Benson KL Chiu talks about how their ProGrip and SnapGrip are enhanced by the new SnapLight and series of lenses that range from wide angle to anamorphic. To carry it all, ShiftCam introduced the  new Workflow series of camera bags that are designe...

In the Catalyst suite at CES  in  Las Vegas , Founder and CEO  June Lai discusses the latest addition to their line of cases and accessories. They include a new dog collar with an AirTag case that your dog can't destroy, colorful lanyards that fit right in with their iPhone cases, a lanyard that floats with an iPhone attached if it goes overboard, and AirPod cases. June talks about not just the fo...

At  CES  in Las Vegas, we had an impressive introduction to the Oclean line of sonic toothbrushes and oral care accessories.  Mark Honeycutt takes us through the available product line that features an on-device screen, as well as the upcoming X Ultra, the industry's first WiFi toothbrush that stores your brushing information in the cloud, bone conduction messages during brushing and more. Best of...

From  Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, we got a look at a new cooking "tool" from Meater .  Keye Chen , who handles Content Creation, Logistics, Office Management, Product Testing and Sales talks about how the latest iteration of their meat thermometer works, the surprisingly long battery life, the unusual charging mechanism, and how their app interacts with it to give you a perfect meat result every t...

From  Pepcom in  Las Vegas , we got the latest on the state-of-the-art over-the-air tuner and digital recorder from  Tablo .  Grant Hall , CEO and Founder of Nuvyyo Inc. (the maker of Tablo) explains the features and enhancements that go beyond just OTA programming, and the benefits of not having to have the device directly connected to your router. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Pat...

At Pepcom at  CES in Las Vegas,  Larry O'Connor , Founder and CEO of  Other World Computing ,   discuses the latest from OWC, the Thunderblade X8, an 8-SSD array with capacity of up to 32 TB and features the option for RAID 5. We also talk about the prosumer-level Envoy series and what all of the devices add to your productivity.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon    ...

At  Pepcom at  CES  in Las Vegas,  Tuomas Lonka , Global Brand & Marketing Director for Urbanista , introduces us to their "light-powered audio" products. They include solar-cell powered headphones that work with both indoor and outdoor light, as well as a set of true wireless earbuds that feature a solar-charging case. The latest addition is the Malibu, a solar-powered, IP67 rated, outdoor activi...