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MacVoices #24110: More About 'Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa' with Filmmaker David Greelish (2)

Release Date: 04/24/2024

MacVoices #26034: Pepcom at CES - Twelve South's Latest Stands, Chargers, and Accessories

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From Pepcom at CES 2026, Andrew Green, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for gives us a tour of their latest offerings that are both functional and stylish. r visits the 12 South booth to explore new and updated accessories. Highlights include the a wall-mounted MagSafe charger, new stands for iPhone and iPad that enable flexible workstation setups at home or on the go, the AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth transmitter for in-flight audio, and a new leather Valet tray that discreetly integrates wireless charging into a stylish home accessory. Show Notes: Links: Twelve South PowerBug Qi2...

MacVoices #26033: Live! - More CES Highlights, Apple's Creator Studio Bundle and the Competition

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Our CES highlights wrap with some standout demos, including earbuds that dramatically isolate speech from loud background noise and, a tiny NFC-powered, app-configurable two-button accessory for triggering shortcuts. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea also examine Apple’s new Creator Studio bundle, what features may be paywalled, and how it stacks up against Adobe and Affinity. The discussion finishes up with the panel’s thoughts on Apple Card’s move to JPMorgan Chase. MacVoices is...

MacVoices #26032: Pepcom at CES - Keychron's Latest Features Low Latency, Better Battery, Online Setup

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From Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Paul Tan, COO for , about the new Q Ultra Series keyboards, their best yet. Highlights include an 8K wireless polling rate with ultra-low latency, exceptional battery life measured in months, a premium CNC-milled aluminum build, upgraded switches, and browser-based configuration that eliminates software downloads that allow for deep customization. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: Guests: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with ...

MacVoices #26031: Pepcom at CES - ESR Introduces Faster, Cooler Charging Solutions

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From Pepcom at CES 2026, Ty Wayman, Brand Manager for , explained how their MagSlim 25W Qi 2.2 magnetic power bank addresses the heating issues associated with the higher power with cryo-boost that actively cool phones for faster wireless charging. The include a versatile three-in-one chargers for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and a Geo Wallet with built-in Find My support. Show Notes: LInks: ESR 3 in 1 Charging Station for Apple, Qi2.2 25W MagSafe Charger with CryoBoost ESR Geo for MagSafe Wallet with Full Find My Functionality, 5-Card Holder, RFID Blocking, Adjustable Stand,...

MacVoices #26030: Pepcom at CES - Eufy's Latest Smart Home Hardware Improves Security

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At Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, we heard about the latest and greatest home security hardware from Brett White, Global Public Relations Lead for . Highlights include a SmartLock with facial recognition, a 180-degree panoramic video doorbell, a solar-powered wall light camera with adjustable panels, and a slim SmartTrack accessory. We review Matter support, battery life, ease of installation, pricing, and availability for the devices to make your home more secure. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #26029: Pepcom at CES - Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 Dock With An Extra Expansion Option

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From Pepcom at CES 2026, Product Manager Manny Garcia describes the features of the company’s most powerful docking station yet, built around Thunderbolt 5. Despite its compact size, the dock delivers up to 120Gbps bandwidth, supports 8K displays, provides up to 140W of host power, and includes a built-in SSD enclosure for storage expansion without sacrificing ports. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...

MacVoices #26028: Pepcom at CES - Strapsicle Re-Defines How You Hold Your iPad

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From Pepcom at CES 2026, Ben Stainlay, Head of Product for , shows off an innovative iPad case designed to make holding and using an iPad easier and safer. Inspired by a real-world family accident, the product integrates adjustable hand straps into the case to improve comfort, reduce fatigue, and prevent drops. The discussion covers accessibility benefits, thoughtful design details, build quality, use cases, pricing, and availability. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time...

MacVoices #26027: Pepcom at CES - Ottocast Brings Profiles, Cameras, and Streaming to CarPlay

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From Pepcom at CES 2026, Esteban Rojas of explains how their products expand in-car display capabilities beyond traditional CarPlay. Ottocast introduces camera and dongle solutions that enable split-screen viewing, rear-seat monitoring, multiple user profiles, and standalone navigation. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: ...

MacVoices #26026: Pepcom at CES - Xebec's Latest Three-Screen Solution for Laptops

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From CES 2026 in Las Vegas at Pepcom, Alex Levine, CEO and Co-Founder of , talks about their new Tri-Screen 3 portable monitor system. The updated design features larger 13.3-inch displays, a rugged aluminum build, and a single-cable connection for both Windows and Mac laptops. With improved stability for laptop use, fast deployment, and travel-ready durability, Tri-Screen 3 solves the multi-screen deficiency suffered by so many business travelers. Show Notes: Links: Xebec Tri-Screen 3 Laptop Screen Extender | Portable Monitor for Laptops 13″-18″ | Two 13.3 Inch Displays via One USB-C...

MacVoices #26025: Live! - CES Highlights, A Scam Warning, Smart Legos, Antigravity

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The first live show of 2026 kicks off with CES reflections, a quick scam warning about fake Instagram reset emails, and highlights from the show floor. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea discuss into LEGO’s new NFC “smart bricks” and why they won’t kill creativity. Chuck also shares impressions of Xreal display glasses as a travel-friendly “monitor,” then Norbert and Chuck talk about the 360° Antigravity drone demo. MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out to save 10% oﬀ...

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Our conversation with documentary filmmaker David Greelish about his new documentary on one of Apple’s “failures”, Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa. The discussion into the evolution of personal computing and Lisa’s part in it, why the Apple Vision Pro and the Lisa may share a place in Apple’s legacy going forward, and the impact of AI and automation on where we’ve been and where we are going. (Part 2)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

05:23 Sharing the Story
09:23 Fear and Excitement of AI
13:35 Prioritizing Values
21:38 The Evolution of AI
25:04 Viewing Options
27:03 Diverse Discussions

Links:

ClassicComputing.com

Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa - Vimeo Link

Guests:

David Greelish is a Computer Historian, Writer & Media Producer. He has studied computer history, collected old computers and written about them for over 25 years now. In 1993, he founded the Historical Computer Society and published a fanzine called Historically Brewed. In 2010, he founded the Atlanta Historical Computing Society and was the Director of the first Vintage Computer Festival Southeast in 2013. His book, Classic Computing: The Complete Historically Brewed contains all of his computer history zines, plus his personal story. He has written extensively about computer history, created and participated in numerous podcasts, plus conducted both audio and written interviews with notable people in the industry, like: Ed Roberts, John Sculley, Alan Kay and more. He has also presented at numerous vintage computing conventions. Find out more at Dave’s web site, Classic Computing, follow him on Twitter, and check out his Love Notes to Newton documentary.

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