From Pepcom at CES 2026, Satechi Product Manager Manny Garcia describes the features of the company's most powerful docking station yet, built around Thunderbolt 5. Despite its compact size, the dock delivers up to 120Gbps bandwidth, supports 8K displays, provides up to 140W of host power, and includes a built-in SSD enclosure for storage expansion without sacrificing ports. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time...
Jan 27, 2026•5 min•Season 2026Ep. 26029
From Pepcom at CES 2026, Ben Stainlay, Head of Product for Strapsicle , shows off an innovative iPad case designed to make holding and using an iPad easier and safer. Inspired by a real-world family accident, the product integrates adjustable hand straps into the case to improve comfort, reduce fatigue, and prevent drops. The discussion covers accessibility benefits, thoughtful design details, build quality, use cases, pricing, and availability. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on ...
Jan 27, 2026•6 min•Season 2026Ep. 26028
From Pepcom at CES 2026, Esteban Rojas of Ottocast explains how their products expand in-car display capabilities beyond traditional CarPlay. Ottocast introduces camera and dongle solutions that enable split-screen viewing, rear-seat monitoring, multiple user profiles, and standalone navigation. 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 Twitter: http://www.twit...
Jan 27, 2026•5 min•Season 2026Ep. 26027
From CES 2026 in Las Vegas at Pepcom, Alex Levine, CEO and Co-Founder of Xebec , talks about their new Tri-Screen 3 portable monitor system. The updated design features larger 13.3-inch displays, a rugged aluminum build, and a single-cable connection for both Windows and Mac laptops. With improved stability for laptop use, fast deployment, and travel-ready durability, Tri-Screen 3 solves the multi-screen deficiency suffered by so many business travelers. Show Notes: Links: Xebec Tri-Screen 3 Lap...
Jan 27, 2026•8 min•Season 2026Ep. 26026
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 display glasses as a travel-friendly "monitor," then Norbert and Chuck talk about the 360° Antigravity drone...
Jan 26, 2026•35 min•Season 2026Ep. 26025
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. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26024.mp3 Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Pa...
Jan 26, 2026•4 min•Season 2026Ep. 26024
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 guide first responders and even neighbors directly to pets in smoke-filled emergency situations. Sh...
Jan 25, 2026•13 min•Season 2026Ep. 26023
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-bandwidth ProRes shooting. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.co...
Jan 25, 2026•7 min•Season 2026Ep. 26022
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 MagSafe Suction Mount https://amzn.to/3Nz1frv Scosche PowerFlux 45W USB-C Wall Charger Block with 8ft U...
Jan 23, 2026•9 min•Season 2026Ep. 26021
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 Rea explore how this mirrors earlier machine-learning adoption and raises questions about awareness, depe...
Jan 23, 2026•37 min•Season 2026Ep. 26020
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: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time don...
Jan 23, 2026•7 min•Season 2026Ep. 26019
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://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com ...
Jan 22, 2026•3 min•Season 2026Ep. 26018
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 growing interest from many different user categories, particularly journalists, doctors, and sales p...
Jan 22, 2026•11 min•Season 2026Ep. 26017
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 the device. The group praises the M4 Mac mini for outsized performance, value, and flexibility—especially...
Jan 21, 2026•42 min•Season 2026Ep. 26016
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. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this ...
Jan 21, 2026•7 min•Season 2026Ep. 26015
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/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: ...
Jan 20, 2026•8 min•Season 2026Ep. 26014
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 methods in mobile, professional, and assistive scenarios. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron o...
Jan 20, 2026•10 min
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 that upgrades storage, speed, and even AI capabilities without replacing a laptop. http://traffic.l...
Jan 19, 2026•9 min•Season 2026Ep. 26012
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 on Mac sales, contrasts Ford's renewed support for CarPlay with GM's strategy, and recognize a validation o...
Jan 19, 2026•38 min•Season 2026Ep. 26011
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 http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://mac...
Jan 16, 2026•5 min•Season 2026Ep. 26010
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 Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one...
Jan 16, 2026•6 min•Season 2026Ep. 26009
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 and video games should be preserved for future generations. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from ...
Jan 15, 2026•28 min•Season 2026Ep. 26008
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 https://amzn.to/3NkYiLa GoveeLife Smart Ice Maker Countertop, Portable Ice Machine with Voice Control ...
Jan 15, 2026•8 min•Season 2026Ep. 26007
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 Birdfeeder with AI Identification and Wi-Fi Solar Powered, Captures HD Pictures and Videos Sent Directly to...
Jan 14, 2026•5 min•Season 2026Ep. 26006
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 plans. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26005.mp3 Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron ...
Jan 14, 2026•6 min•Season 2026Ep. 26005
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 Force" that is tapping talent from major tech firms for government initiatives, raising questions abo...
Jan 13, 2026•45 min•Season 2026Ep. 26004
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 Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, ...
Jan 12, 2026•37 min•Season 2026Ep. 26003
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 careful experimentation. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark . What happ...
Jan 05, 2026•49 min•Season 2026Ep. 26002
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 of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoi...
Jan 02, 2026•47 min•Season 2026Ep. 26001
The MacVoices Live! panel takes a deep dive into the self-driving car debate, weighing sensational media coverage against real-world safety data and personal experiences with autonomous taxis. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea discuss human distraction, software transparency, police interaction with automated vehicles, and whether machines can outperform inattentive drivers in real-world situations. The Antigravity A1 is the ...
Dec 31, 2025•33 min•Season 2025Ep. 25327
