MacVoices #26068: Live! - Apple Info Leaked, Camo vs. Apple, Pantone, Adobe AI and Android in Utah
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A multi-topic discussion in this MacVoices Live! session starts with a Luxshare cyberattack that may have exposed Apple product plans, raising concerns about ransom demands and security implications. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also examine Camo’s lawsuit against Apple over Continuity Camera, Utah’s proposal to make Android its official OS, Pantone’s affordable color-matching kit, and Adobe Acrobat’s AI-generated presentations and “podcasts,”...
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MacVoices #26067: CES - Ohsnap's Versatile MCON Controller and Options Enable iPhone Gameplay
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On the show floor at CES in Las Vegas, Industrial Design Engineer James Stone demos MCON, their slide-out, pocketable mobile gaming controller that automatically connects to your iPhone for instant play. It supports low-latency casting to a big screen via dock or portable HDMI adapter, delivering console-style gaming anywhere. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26067.mp3 Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: ...
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MacVoices #25066: CES - MOFT Adds Tracking and Expands Tablet Case Options
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At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, unveils trackable phone accessories that integrate Find My technology into its signature origami-inspired Snap-On wallets, tripods, and stands. PR Manager Kristina Ratliff walks us through the features that include echargeable and louder than typical trackers and how all the new designs blend function with style. The lineup also expands dynamic iPad folios and colorful carry sleeves, reflecting MOFT’s lightweight, “invisible design” philosophy. Show Notes: Links: MOFT Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Air MOFT Laptop Carry Sleeve, 2-in-1 Laptop Bag &...
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MacVoices #26065: CES - Baseus' New Qi2 Charging and Power Options
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At CES in Las Vegas Jack (Xiang) Liu, Head of International Public Relations for , showcased their expanding lineup across charging, audio, and security, emphasizing products that balance “practical and beautiful” design with accessible pricing. Highlights include Bose-collaboration Inspire headphones, smart dual-lens solar security cameras with AI detection, and two compact Picogo Apple-focused chargers: a Qi 2.2 power bank with fast wired output and an ultra-small 10,000mAh model with display and built-in cable. Show Notes: Links: Baseus on Amazon Support: ...
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MacVoices #26064: Live! - Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash
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Belkin is ending support for most Wemo smart home devices, raising fresh concerns about IoT e-waste and long-term reliability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also react to a new generation of AirTags with louder alerts and longer range, share real-world tracking and wallet stories, and explains Apple Cash’s higher instant transfer fees. MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using...
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MacVoices #26063: CES - Aukey's Latest Innovative Charging Station Covers Multiple Devices
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From CES 2026, Vanessa Ng, Marketing Specialist for , introduces the MagFusion Ark, a CES Innovation Award–winning modular charging system. The 6-in-1 design uses detachable receiver power banks that recharge wirelessly on a central hub, letting users power devices throughout the home. Featuring Qi 2.2 fast charging, active cooling, and multiple charging pad options, the system delivers a flexible option for those with multiple devices. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a...
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MacVoices #26062: CES - UGREEN's Latest Network Attached Storage Options
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At CES in Las Vegas, Mayxi Ma, Overseas Product Manager for , showed us the latest NAS devices. The include the NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NASync that is perfect for the entry-level user, as well as more advanced upcoming models that uses built-in AI to secure and help organize your data. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26062.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: Links: NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NASync Guests: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with ...
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Macvoices #26061: CES - Allergen Alert Tests For Food Allergies On The Spot
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From Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas, a new portable device, , lets users test small food samples anywhere and receive results in about two minutes. Margot Roche, Ambassador and Community Manager, explains what it detects now, what they have on the road map, and how it was born from a personal medical experience. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: ...
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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 ...
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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: ...
info_outline<p>Apple’s September event, “Time Flies” is the source of endless speculation, and we indulge in it too with featured guest <strong>Mark Fuccio</strong>, <strong>Mike LaPlante</strong>, <strong>Kelly Guimont</strong>, and host <strong>Chuck Joiner</strong>. Some of the topics include Apple Watch, iPhone, whether 5G will really make a difference, and the reality, or lack thereof, of the “supercycle”.</p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mark Fuccio</strong> is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through <a href="http://twitter.com/markfuccio"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-t-fuccio/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Mike LaPlante </strong>is the host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkHk4hp5Ag1xq9HmS0Tweg"><strong>The Average Wine Enthusiast</strong></a> on YouTube. You can follow him on <a href="http://twitter.com/lippo"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> to keep up.</p>
<p><strong>Kelly Guimont</strong> is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of the ImageWriter. Thanks to the miracle of the adjustable leg desk, she no longer needs the phonebook. Kelly writes for <a href="http://macobserver.com"><strong>The Mac Observer</strong></a>, is the host of the <a href="http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/daily_observations_podcast/"><strong>Daily Observations Podcast</strong></a>, is co-host of<strong> <a href="http://www.aftershowpodcast.com/">The Aftershow</a></strong>, and yet still has more to say which she saves for <a href="http://twitter.com/verso"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://micro.blog/verso"><strong>Micro.blog</strong></a>.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://tidbits.com/2020/09/07/moving-to-a-new-mac-whats-left-to-do-after-migration/"><strong>Podcasts & Privacy: It’s News to Rob</strong></a> (2020-09-07) - In a Few Minutes with Ken Ray</p>
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