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MacVoices #24107: NAB - LumaFusion's Latest and Upcoming Features

Release Date: 04/18/2024

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...

MacVoices #26050: Showstoppers at CES - OWC's New Cable and Creator Tools With More Storage

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From CES 2026 and ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, ’s Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor spotlights new Thunderbolt 5 workflow gear for professionals. Highlights include the first certified 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, massive-capacity ThunderBlade X12 storage up to 192TB, an 8TB bus-powered Envoy Ultra, a dock with dual 10G Ethernet plus 2.5G, and the new StudioSat hybrid NVMe/SATA solution with downstream Thunderbolt ports and USB-A. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time...

MacVoices #26049: CES - Rolling Square Updates Hardware Products and Introduces A Camera

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In Las Vegas at CES 2026, showcases updates to its trackers, chargers, and modular cable system while debuting Await, a minimalist camera focused on intentional photography. Una Besirevic, Graphic & Marketing Designer; PR & Influencer Relations covers the upgrades, use cases and features of each and goes into detail on the philosophy behind their approach to the retro trend in photography, included printed photos. Show Notes:: Links: AirCard Pro Dual - Bluetooth Wallet Tracker - Compatibile with Both Apple iOS Find My and Google Android Find Hub – Wireless...

MacVoices #26048: Live! - A Mobile App Store Shuts Down, Spotify Raises Prices, and AI and Art

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This MacVoices Live! panel looks at the shutdown of a mobile app store experiment, Spotify’s latest price increase, and a wide-ranging debate over AI-generated music and art. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet consider a variety of factors for each, including user behavior, platform economics, artist compensation, and whether machine-generated content can truly be considered art, raising questions about creativity, intent, and how it all affects the future of media. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data...

MacVoices #26047: CES - STM's Latest Bags, Cases, and Charging Options

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On the show floor at CES Tracy Smith, Head of Marketing & Branding for highlights their new designs for laptop backpacks, iPad cases and charging accessories. Tracy walks through updated DuxPack backpacks with limited-edition colorways, redesigned rugged iPad cases with improved magnets and stylus storage, and a sculptural vertical three-in-one wireless charger that blends functionality with modern design. Show Notes: Links: STM Dux Ultra Case for iPad Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode?...

MacVoices #26046: CES - How Vasco Uses AI and Voice Innovations To Upgrade Translation Tech

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At CES 2026 we renewed our relationship with Aleksander Alski, Head of Region for USA, CA, UK, for , who caught us up on the latest developments in their translation device. He outlines an expanded lineup of devices, earbuds, and software designed for one-on-one, group, and large-audience use. New AI-driven features add cultural context, real-time presentation translation via QR codes, more natural voice cloning, strong security controls, and flexible pricing for individuals and enterprises are all outlined in the discussion. Show Notes: Links: Vasco V4 Language Translator Device | 112...

MacVoices #26045: CES - MacPaw Demonstrates Eney, Their Voice-First AI Assistant for the Mac

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At CES in Las Vegas, we caught up with Serhii Popov, Senior Software Engineer, and Pavlo Haidamak, Product Manager, both from , to talk about Eney, “the world’s first Computerbeing,” (also understood as a personal AI assistant). Eney is designed to let users control their Mac through natural voice interaction. Running primarily on-device for privacy, it executes tasks, manages files, summarizes content, and integrates with third-party apps via expandable skills, and is available as part of . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #26044: CES - XbotGo's Falcon Brings AI Sports Video Tracking to Parents

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From CES 2026 in Las Vegas, introduces its Falcon AI-powered sports tracking camera designed to automatically record youth and amateur sports. Jordan Sherman, Product Manager & Executive Advisor, Global Strategy outlined how the Falcon uses uses AI to track players, jersey numbers, or the ball in sports like basketball or soccer. It eliminates manual filming and can even condense games by removing downtime between plays. With 4K recording, expandable storage, improved low-light performance, and a consumer-friendly price, it might just be the best way to document a student athlete’s...

MacVoices #26043: CES - Emotii Demonstrates Real-Time Multilingual Communication

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At CES 2026, a live demonstration shows how enables real-time multilingual conversations without shared languages. Head of Delivery & Operations Lucia Popa explains how, using AI interpretation rather than literal translation, participants speak different languages while understanding each other naturally. The platform supports calls, text, business integrations, APIs, and live conferencing, adapting tone and vocabulary based on context and background to improve the interaction. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26043.mp3 Show Notes: Support: Become a...

MacVoices #26042: CES - Replace Your Mouse with Prolo’s Gesture-Controlled Ring

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In Eureka Park at CES 2026, showed off a smart ring that replaces many mouse and keyboard functions using touch gestures. Dr. Joey Cheng demonstrated how Prolo Ring supports cursor control, navigation, media playback, and custom macros through multiple gesture modes. Compatible across platforms via Bluetooth HID, it requires no drivers and can control multiple devices. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...

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At NAB Show in Las Vegas, we caught up with Terri Morgan and Chris Demiris of Luma Touch to discuss the latest new features of LumaFusion, some new ones coming shortly, as well as their thoughts on AI in a video production workflow.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:46 Exciting 5.0 Release Features
02:06 Upcoming Features: Adjustment Layers and More Tracks
03:05 Importance of AI Ethics and User Privacy
03:55 Impact of Apple's M Series Chips on LumaFusion
07:42 LumaTouch Training Initiatives
09:57 Unique Pricing Model Discussion
11:59 Where to Find LumaTouch at NAB

Guests:

Terri Morgan is Co-Founder and Principle Designer at Luma Touch. She brings over 30 years of experience from the video industry to her passion for user experience and design. In 1988 Terri helped usher in the era of non-linear editing as a video editor at Alpha Cine Labs in Seattle. In 1995 she joined Lightworks in London, and became a Product Specialist, creating a powerful, multi-track editing system. In 2000, she founded a video editing and consulting business providing design and testing for Fast Multimedia and Pinnacle Systems. In 2007, Terri joined Avid as a Principal Product Designer where she led the product management and design of Pinnacle Studio for iPad and was honored with the Avid Achievement Award. Terri has received multiple awards for her editing work, including 3 Telly awards. She earned her BA in Visual Communications at The Evergreen State College, and her Professional Certificate in Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington.

Chris Demiris is Co-Founder and Principal Engineer at Luma Touch. He is an expert at building new technologies into complete products, leading engineering teams to create quality results and integrating technologies to create complete, award-winning apps. Focused on video editing and video effects apps for iOS. Chris’ specialties include iOS native media and UI development, OpenGL, DirectX, 3D graphics for video processing, video effects, digital rights management, and 3D editing tool creation.

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