MacVoices #27072: CES - Nextbase Expands Real Dashcam Tech Through OEM Partnerships
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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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MacVoices #26071: Live! - Meta Subscriptions, Epic and Google Get Cozy, Claude, Vimeo, Galaxy Trifold Pricing
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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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MacVoices #26070: CES - OpenFit Pro Leads Shokz’s Push Into Advanced Open-Ear Options
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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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MacVoices #26069: CES - EarFun Delivers Affordable, Premium Personal Audio
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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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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...
info_outlineOur conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new Take Control of iPhone Photography from Take Control Books continues with topics that range from digital zoom to Macro Mode to low light capabilities, and what else you will learn in his book. (Part 2)
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to iPhone Photography Tips
02:17 Capturing Moments with Digital Zoom
06:39 Balancing Quality and Convenience in iPhone Photography
08:33 Exploring Camera Choices and Macro Mode
11:43 Pitfalls of Using External Lens Systems
13:58 Understanding Camera Behavior in Low Light
15:46 Enhancing iPhone Photography with External Lenses
22:37 Enhancing iPhone Photography with Accessories
23:49 Availability and Pricing of iPhone Photography Book
24:55 Continuous Learning in iPhone Photography
25:18 Keeping Up with Jeff Carlson's Projects
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Take Control of iPhone Photography by Jeff Carlson
Guests:
Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He’s covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He’s also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive and Photocombobulate, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is.
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