MacVoices
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple’s evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music’s halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptations as competition intensifies in the streaming landscape. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:04 Introduction to TV Plus Talk 01:18 Super Bowl Reactions and AI-Focused Commercials 07:44 Apple Music...
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At CES in Las Vegas, Senior Vice President Dustin Allred spotlights their OEM partnerships with car manufacturers, bringing true dashcam technology as dealer-installed accessories integrated directly into new vehicles. The discussion explains how low-profile designs, shared mobile apps, and advanced features like parking, witness, and guardian modes expand awareness while complementing retail models such as Pico, which targets phone-centric users with easy sharing and streamlined operation. With a wide variety price points and feature sets, Nextbase makes it easy to get a dashcam that suits...
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Meta’s subscription experiments, Epic’s financial deal with Google and antitrust implications top the list of items addressed in this MacVoices Live! show. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden discuss concerns about AI guidelines and chatbot impacts on mental health, and the evolving future of platforms like Vimeo since their acquisition. The conversation also touches on foldable phone pricing and broader industry shifts shaping user experiences and competition. ...
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On the show floor at CES, Malindi Strydom, Senior Content Manager for , discussed their latest open-ear audio innovations, led by the OpenFit Pro earbuds. With improved comfort, situational awareness, and premium sound in a lightweight design, the OpenFit Pro balance performance and safe. Shokz continues expanding its lineup of wearable audio solutions built for active lifestyles and everyday use. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect:...
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In Las Vegas at CES 2026, showcases its award-winning audio lineup. Lynn L., Marketing Professional - Brand Growth, highlight their CEO’s engineering background and the team’s focus on performance and value, explaining how development and attention to user needs have built the brand’s reputation. Pricing and availability are positioned to make their premium audio features accessible to a wider audience. Show Notes: Links: EarFun on Amazon Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a...
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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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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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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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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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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...
info_outline<p>In a special, unscripted conversation from <strong><a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoicesafterdark/">MacVoices After Dark</a>,</strong> the panel of <strong>Jeff Gamet</strong>, <strong>Guy Serle</strong>, <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, <strong>Kelly Guimont</strong>, <strong>Brittany Smith</strong>, and <strong>Andrew Orr </strong>discuss ways to make a Mac easier to use for a stroke patient. Hardware, software, system options, and more all made the list. </p>
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<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Jeff Gamet</strong> is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on <a href="http://twitter.com/jgamet"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jgamet/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, and jeffgamet on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgamet/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>., and on his <strong><a href="http://youtube.com/jgamet">YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>David Ginsburg </strong>is the host of the weekly podcast <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at <strong><a href="https://youtube.com/daveg65">https://youtube.com/daveg65</a></strong> and find and follow him on Twitter <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/daveg65">@daveg65</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Kelly Guimont</strong> is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the <strong><a href="https://www.macobserver.com/show/tmo-daily-observations/">Daily Observations Podcast</a></strong> at <strong><a href="http://macobserver.com">MacObserver.com</a></strong>, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts <strong><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/mcutv/">I Want My M(CU) TV</a></strong>. You can also hear her on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aftershow-with-mike-and-kelly/id910010852"><strong>The Aftershow</strong></a> with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/verso">Twitter</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Andrew Orr</strong> is a freelance writer and amateur photographer. He loves Apple products and enjoys writing and sharing all things tech. When he's not writing about Apple, you can often find him snapping photos with his iPhone. Read what he writes at <a href="http://macobserver.com"><strong>The Mac Observer</strong></a>, and follow him <a href="http://twitter.com/andrewornot"><strong>on Twitter</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Jim Rea</strong> has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at <a href="http://provue.com/"><strong>provue.com</strong></a> and via <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/provuejim">@provuejim</a></strong> on Twitter.</p>
<p><strong>Guy Serle,</strong> best known for being one of the co-hosts of the<strong> <a href="http://mymac.com">MyMac Podcast</a></strong>, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel,<strong> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maltese-Cube-Mr-Guy-Serle/dp/1508749353/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435322441&sr=8-1&keywords=maltese+cube&tag=macvoices-20">The Maltese Cube</a></strong>. You can follow his exploits on <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://twitter.com/Macparrot">Twitter</a>, catch him on <a href="http://facebook.com/groups/mactothefuture/"><strong>Mac to the Future</strong></a> on Facebook, and find everything at <a href="http://vertshark.com/"><strong>VertShark.com</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Brittany Smith</strong> is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, <strong><a href="http://conquer.consulting/">Devise and Conquer</a></strong> that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as<strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/addliverator">@addliberator</a></strong>. Check out her latest project, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/addliberator"><strong>YouTube channel of tech tips</strong></a>.</p>
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