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At  Pepcom  at  CES in Las Vegas, we heard about the latest products in the Kensington line from  Lisa Schuiteboer-Shuler Global Marketing - Manager, Product Marketing. Lisa covered their new backpacks and messenger bags, laptop privacy screen, lock, keyboard, and docks, including a Thunderbolt 5 dock.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoic...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Norbert Frassa ,  Eric Bolden ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , Guy Serle , and  Web Bixby   continue their MacVoices Live! discussion of what would a successful launch of the Apple Vision Pro look like. The conversation turns to developer challenges and the possibilities for app development. How the Vision Pro might compare to the success stories that are...

At  Pepcom  at  CES in Las Vegas, we learned about the latest backup option from  Synology . Logan Taylor , Marketing Specialist showed us the new BeeStation, a single-drive device that can be set up in just a few clicks and a scanned QR code. and is perfect for the non-tech user. Boasting web access and a capacity of 1 TB, BeeStation is perfect for those needing easy and secure backup.  Show Note...

At  Pepcom at  CES in Las Vegas, Marijn van der Wal , CEO of  DEN Smarthome demos their very different on the smart lock. The DEN SmartStrike leaves your external hardware intact, and instead puts the automation in the strike. Marijn explains how it works, the degree of control it provides, and the installation requirements. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http...

At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Chris McCloud of Scosche walked us through their newest hard releases that include a magnetic USB cable that coils neatly, power delivery products of various wattages for a variety of devices, a dash mount that has flexible mounting and cable management options, a new version of their modular charging station and even jumper cables with safety features.  Show Notes:...

As the delivery of the first Apple Vision Pros approach, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Norbert Frassa ,  Eric Bolden ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , Guy Serle , and  Web Bixby  discuss what would define a successful launch for Apple's new spatial computing device. (1)  [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24028.mp3[/embed] Take Control Books : T...

The January 2024 MacVoices Update features commentary on the release schedule of videos from CES, episode-specific artwork, the challenges with sponsors, and the month's Support Report.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  PayPal Connect:      Web:       http://macvoices.com      T...

At  Pepcom at  CES in Las Vegas,  Hagan Kappler , Co-Founder and CEO of  Daisy explained how their company helps consumers with technology in their homes. From purchasing and installation to maintenance, repairs and training, Daisy can help if your tech is just a bit beyond you. Whether you buy through them or already have products you need help with, Daisy will help you make the most of it.  Show...

At  Pepcom at CES in  Las Vegas , MOFT showed off very colorful MagSafe tripod stand for your iPhone for video conferencing as well as casual viewing, a combination MagSafe stand and wallet, as well as minimalist origami-inspired iPad and laptop stands and sleeves.  Vicky Yang , Brand Marketing Director ,  gives us the tour. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http...

At  Pepcom at  CES  in Las Vegas, Jabra picked up an innovation award for their Elite 8 Active earbuds, "the world's toughest earbuds".  Michelle Ritz , Product Marketing Manager, North America gave us the details on just how waterproof and dustproof they are, and how they stay in your ear no matter how active you are. Not just the earbuds though - their case is also designed to protect your earbu...

The second part of our MacVoices Live! CES wrap up show has  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Norbert Frassa ,  Eric Bolden ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , Guy Serle , and  Web Bixby  continuing the discussion of what was announced, the focus of the show, and why you should attend if you get the chance. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available a...

From  Pepcom at  CES  in Las Vegas,  Joshua Gunn , Vice President of Sales for  DREO ,  introduced ChefMaker, their solution to turn anyone into a chef. Josh explained how the on-screen instructions tell you exactly what to do no matter what you are cooking, how it achieves the exact degree of doneness you want, and why the interface looks like  your iPhone.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a Mac...

At Pepcom at  CES  in Las Vegas, we got a look at the brand new line of Qi2 products from Satechi  from  Chris Martinez , VP, Global Sales & Marketing .  From travel and desktop docks and charging options to additions to their magnetic phone wallets and keyboard lines, Satechi offers something for every use case.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon....

From  CES Unveiled in Las Vegas,  Targus   had a table full of innovative new products.  Andrew Corkill , Vice President, Global Marketing & eCommerce, showed us out with new eco-friendly backpacks and cases, an innovative mouse that changes to accommodate both right- and left-handed users, an Innovation Award-winning dock for the enterprise, a dock that doubles as a KVM switch, and a brand new Th...

From  CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, SEERGRILLS showed off their Perfecta grill that uses AI to cook your steak in 90 seconds, with a perfect sear as a bonus. Director  Pawan Sudera demonstrated how it works, talked about just how hot it gets, and why even the edges of your protein are done to perfection.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoice...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Norbert Frassa ,  Eric Bolden ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , Guy Serle , and  Web Bixby talk about what Chuck and Norbert saw and who they talked to at CES, and what the rest of the panel observed from a distance. (Part 1)  Take Control Books : The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 In...

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, the focus shifted to an 8K panoramic camera that is being introduced by Kandao Technology. Jasmine Lin, Global Marketing Manager, discussed the feature set, including streaming capabilities, that users can expect when it ships later this year. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time d...

Skyted   announced their Kickstarter at  CES Unveiled  in Las Vegas, and Gaunthier Daridon walked us through the engineering and feature set of their device that lets you talk privately whether you are in a crowd, on a plane, or anywhere that noise or privacy is a problem.  Show Notes:   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode?...

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas,  Techlok   President and Co-Founder  Ryan Angott  demonstrates Laplok , a security device that features biometrics to make sure the laptop you put on a table or desk stays there. Ryan discusses the features, use cases, and flexibility of the product.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this ep...

At  CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, we learned about double-Innovation Award winner   Nation A , who provide motion files for use in Roblox.  Joahyung Kim  (Noah) helps us understand how it works and how to implement their extensive library of motions and movements for Roblox avatars.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this epis...

At  CES Unveiled  in Las Vegas,  BlueAnt introduced Soundblade , an under-monitor sound bar that is designed to improve your desktop video experience. Head of Sales  Michael Wallace talks about its modern look, the design aspects that deliver an appealing footprint, and of course, the sound. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjo...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea ,  Eric Bolden , Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio,   Web Bixby, and special guest James Baraniak  consider the lawsuit filed by The New York Times over using their articles to train ChatGPT. This isn't the first such lawsuit and isn't going to be the last. What constitutes "fair use" in a world filled with Large Language  Models and develop...

From  CES Unveiled  in Las Vegas,  Ugreen   was showing off a diverse and impressive line of NAS devices.  Hernan Lopez , NAS Channel Business Development Manager, ran through the various models and their capabilities, including the fact that they do not require matching drive sizes.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this...

At  CES Unveiled  in Las Vegas,  Alexi Perrino , CEO of Jared , explains how their service helps educate and inform you on finances in general and yours in particular. Alexi covers what information they are asking for, the knds of advice they deliver, and how they secure it all.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episo...

 The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio   Web Bixby and special switcher guest James Baraniak  have some doubts about one of Masimo's latest claims in the Apple Watch dispute. A discussion about alternatives and pricing to Apple Watch-based pulse oximeters, patent disputes, and patent realities ensue...