MacVoices

The first live show of 2026 kicks off with CES reflections, a quick scam warning about fake Instagram reset emails, and highlights from the show floor. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Eric Bolden , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Norbert Frassa , Marty Jencius , and Jim Rea discuss into LEGO's new NFC "smart bricks" and why they won't kill creativity. Chuck also shares impressions of Xreal d...

From Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Chuck talks with Stephon Narbury about Chamelo 's electronically tint-changing eyewear. The glasses and ski goggles shift from clear to dark in a fraction of a second, reducing glare and fog while adapting to changing light. Battery-powered for all-day use, the lineup also includes blue-light blocking and prismatic options aimed at sports and everyday wear.  h...

At CES 2026 Pepcom, Rescue Retriever introduces a pet safety system designed to help firefighters locate and save animals during house fires. Ryan Tussing and Rusty Tussing (Founder and CEO respectively) explain how the system combines a reflective window decal, a silent strobing smoke detector placed near where pets hide, and a collar-mounted FireTag (that also can hold an AirTag). Together, they...

At Pepcom during CES 2026, ShiftCam unveils a new ProRig system with more mounting points, stability, and a redesigned filter lineup for better cinematography. Founder and CEO Benson KL Chiu explains how their company is working to make mobile creation even better with options such as their Explore lens kits, including telephoto and macro options and Plank, a phone-first SSD line built for high-ba...

From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Chris McCloud of Scoche provides a quick tour of their new charging and mobility accessories. Highlights include a 25W MagicMount wireless charger, multi-device PowerVolt chargers, the Found It tracking line with RFID protection, and new colorful GoBat power banks with built-in plugs and readouts.  Show Notes: Links: Scosche MagicMount Charge Pro Qi2 Home/Office Ma...

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses how artificial intelligence has shifted from a destination into an invisible layer within everyday software. Rather than visiting separate tools, AI is now embedded in operating systems and apps, increasingly becoming a natural part of workflows. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Web Bixby , Jeff Gamet , Mark Fuccio and Jim...

From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Hans Dose, founder of Stuff Manufacturing , shares how tariffs pushed him to open a U.S.-based silicone factory. Hans how using silicone results in faster production cycles, lower tooling costs, and better IP protection. Hans shows off a new patented MagSafe accessory and explains how his factory will support other brands with domestic manufacturing.  Support:    ...

From a CES showcase, Wyzly Founder and CEO Adam Adler gives us an introduction to their iOS app that lets children earn screen time by completing educational questions. Designed to reduce parent-child conflict, Wyzly combines learning, motivation, and customizable parental controls in an approachable, easy-to-administrate package.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://pa...

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Stella Hall, Head of Americas Marketing for Plaud , talks about the rise of AI note-taking and the features of the NotePin S, their newest product. Stella explains how the device captures conversations on demand, highlights key moments, and quickly delivers structured summaries. The discussion also addresses privacy safeguards, encryption, compliance standards, and...

New York's proposed warning labels for social media was the topic of a discussion questioning whether lawmakers understand the real drivers of addiction and the privacy cost of age verification. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Web Bixby , Jeff Gamet , Mark Fuccio and Jim Rea also cover shifts to "brain gear" wearables and the risks of sensitive data leaving...

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Jessica Bay introduces MAILVISTA , a digital assistant designed to tame email overload. Jessica explains how the service organizes, prioritizes, and summarizes messages to highlight what truly matters. The discussion covers privacy safeguards, personalization through context and learning, current support for Gmail and Outlook, and an objective of reducing email stress...

A CES Unveiled interview with Thomas Guesdon, COO for Skyted , provided an update on their headset that is designed to enable quiet, confidential conversations in crowded spaces such as in a plane, introduces a new app that visualizes how far a user's voice travels, and discusses a major aerospace partnership. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/...

From CES Unveiled, a conversation with Naqi Logix ' Head of AI Dr. Rodney Sappington introduces a set of earbuds designed to give users hands-free control of computers, tablets, and smart devices. He explains explores how subtle finger and hand movements translate into precise commands, accessibility and productivity use cases, and how Naqi'Logix' technology can complement traditional input method...

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Targus ' Vice President, Global Marketing & Ecommerce Andrew Corkill shows off a modular, expandable backpack designed for business trave for more than just tech, new portable docking stations that enable multi-display workflows on the road. Then, Gabi Iorio, Director of Global Marketing and Sales for Hyper , gave us a look at their award-winning Hyper enclosure tha...

An evaluation of the performance of major Apple product categories over the past year is reviewed by the panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Web Bixby , Jeff Gamet , Mark Fuccio and Jim Rea , drawing on market data to assess claims of category leadership across iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Mac. The panel examines the impact of Apple silicon...

At CES Unveiled, HOVERAir  showed off the Aqua, a first-of-its-kind self-flying action camera designed for use on land and water. Morgan Alexander outlined its waterproof design, 4K video, sub-250g weight, and unique snorkel mode that records above and below the surface.  Show Notes: Chapters: Links: HOVERAir on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pHsFIU Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon    ...

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, T Banks , Product Manager for Shure , introduces the new MV88 microphone designed for iPhone and USB-C devices. Featuring a dual-capsule design to deliver adjustable stereo sound, app-controlled gain, auto-leveling, and real-time noise reduction the MV88 help creators capture clean audio anywhere.  Show Notes: Links: Shure Mics on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qi2AkQ Sup...

Spotify's music catalog was recently "appropriated" by an unauthorized party. Was it theft or preservation? The conversation explores copyright, artist rights, and the idea of music as both art and information. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea also look at libraries, global access, licensing models, and how digital archives an...

At CES Unveiled 2026, Matthew Ungar, Marketing Manager for Govee shows off the company's newest smart lighting and home innovations. Highlights include LumaBlend Plus for richer color control, dynamic ceiling lights that mimic natural skies, an AI lighting assistant, and a nugget ice maker designed to bring restaurant-style convenience into the home.  Show Notes: Links: Govee Smart Ceiling Light h...

At CES Unveiled 2026 in Las Vegas, Carrie Kessenich , Director of Brand Management for FeatherSnap talks about about their smart bird feeders that automatically captures photos and video of visiting birds. The system identifies species and delivers wildlife moments straight to your phone, turning backyard birdwatching into a modern, connected experience.  Show Notes: Links: FeatherSnap Smart Birdf...

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, we kicked off the event we talked to  Dana Reese of Tactacam , who gave us the highlights of the DEFEND a fully cellular security camera system that skips Wi-Fi and wiring for quick setup. Their app sends alerts and lets you request a photo, capture video, or jump into live view. Power is supplied by a solar panel and weather-ready battery, and offers subscription pla...

Reactions to ChatGPT's voice mode disappearing from the macOS app, debates about why it happened, and how it impacts their use are provided by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea . Whether voice is the future, and if OpenAI's "code red" priorities played a role are examined. Then, the panel also review the new "Tech...

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses reports of U.S. restrictions affecting foreign-made drones and the impact on DJI users, an Italian fine against Apple tied to app tracking prompts and privacy expectations, and talk of possible U.S. retaliation over EU tech enforcement. Along the way, the group vents Festivus-style grievances and debates privacy, evidence, and motive. Participants include Chuck...

Real-world risks and responsible use of AI kick off the second part of our conversation with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group . The group swaps scam stories (spoofed bank calls, W-2 phishing, ransomware) and how AI can amplify fraud. Ways to mitigate exposure in an AI-powered world include cyber insurance, privacy tradeoffs in popular AI tools, copyright/IP guardrails in image generation, and...

The first part of an appearance at The Long Island Macintosh Users Group digs into large language models, real-world AI use, and Apple's philosophy. The conversation ranges from productivity and creativity to ethics, privacy, and deepfakes. Why experimentation, transparency, and skepticism matter as AI becomes part of everyday workflows starts with participation from the group. (1)  This edition o...