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MacVoices #20143: Bryan Chaffin Discusses His Satisfaction Level With Apple's Release Schedules (2)

Release Date: 05/27/2020

MacVoices #26060: CES - Solver AI Button Adds Programmable Magnetic Buttons To Your iPhone

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In the French Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas Thomas Pigneur, CEO of , 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 shortcuts. Available in seven colors for customization or just fun, it features user profiles for different scenarios. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #26059: CES - Roam Tracker Offers Dual-Network Compatibility and What3Words Integration

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From Eureka Park at CES, 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 through Find My. The device leverages cellular triangulation across both ecosystems for optimal accuracy. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26059.mp3 Show Notes: Support: ...

MacVoices #26058: Live! - Adobe’s Past, Present, and Future, and The Thinking Game

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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 services such as Creative Cloud, while reflecting on historical tech shifts and whether Adobe’s next chapter has already been written. A documentary recommendation wraps up this session. ...

MacVoices #26057: Showstoppers at CES - Strada's Direct Drive Access Transforms Video Collaboration Workflow

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At CES 2026 Showstoppers, 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 editing and playback, and detailed the price structure that includes a robust free option. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #26056: Showstoppers at CES - SwipeVideo Enables Immersive Event Video Creation on Standard Devices

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From CES 2026 and Showstoppers, Matthew Boyer, Global Sales Director for , 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 streaming in 1080p or 4K, the system maintains high resolution without buffering. A revenue-sharing model requires no upfront costs for live events with 100+ viewers. Show Notes: Support: ...

MacVoices #26055: Showstoppers at CES - Subtle Earbuds Allow Clear Calls and Dictation in Any Environment

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At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas 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 MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...

MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES - Home Security with Botslab's Window and Dual-Lens Cameras

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From CES 2026 ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, 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 network storage without cloud subscriptions. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a...

MacVoices #25053: Showstoppers at CES - Smart HUD Glasses from CYBERSIGHT Put Data In Your Sight Line

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From ShowStoppers at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, showed off their heads-up display glasses system designed for outdoor sport. Talia explains how the glasses project navigation, speed, distance, cadence, and heart rate directly into the user’s view, reducing the need to look down at a phone or watch. Safety alerts warn of approaching vehicles, and adaptive lenses adjust for day or night use, improving safety for sports such as cycling. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time...

MacVoices #26052: Showstoppers at CES - Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeders Get Smarter

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From CES 2026 at ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, returns with major updates for smart birdwatching. Rhian Humphries, Senior PR Manager introduces Bird Buddy 2, featuring faster capture, an integrated solar panel, portrait or landscape viewing, expanded seed capacity, and AI recognition using both visuals and birdsong. For entry level users the new Bird Buddy 2 Mini brings the same core technology to a smaller, more affordable option. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time...

MacVoices #26051: Live! - 25 years of Wikipedia and Where It Fits In An AI World

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Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary sparked a discussion of its evolution as a research tool and how it compares with AI systems. The discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet explores academic attitudes toward Wikipedia, the need to teach responsible source verification, and how AI is reshaping classrooms and workplaces. The panel also debates whether AI truly boosts productivity and reacts to new ChatGPT subscription tiers that introduce ads. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get...

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Part 2 of our discussion with Bryan Chaffin of <a href="http://macobserver.com">The Mac Observer</a> starts with reading in bed with the iPad and ends with Apple TV+. In between we cover laptop use, Apple TV (the device), voice control expectations, Apple Pay, Apple Card, and why you should watch the season finale of <a href="https://www.nbc.com/the-blacklist">The Blacklist</a>.
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
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Bryan Chaffin began using Apple computers in 1983 in a high school BASIC programming class. He started using Macs in 1990 when the Kinko’s guy taught him how to use Aldus PageMaker, finally buying a Power Computing Power 100 in 1995. Bryan is the cofounder of <a href="http://www.macobserver.com">The Mac Observer</a> and currently serves as Afternoon Editor. He has contributed to MacAddict and MacFormat magazines, and coauthored Incredible iPad Apps for Dummies with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus. You can find out more about Bryan at his personal site, <a href="http://geektells.com">GeekTells</a>, and follow him on <a href="http://twitter.com/TMOBryan">Twitter</a>.
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