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MacVoices #24227: More With Joe Kissell On Taking Control Of Sequoia (2)

Release Date: 09/09/2024

MacVoices #27076: CES - PITAKA's Unique Aramid Fiber Woven Cases

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In a private suite at CES, went into detail about the unique nature of their woven Aramid fiber iPhone case lineup. With an emphasis on lightweight strength, premium feel, and distinctive woven patterns and colors, PITAKA cases balance protection, grip, and aesthetics. Show Notes: Links: PITAKA for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case 6.9" with Camera Control Button, Compatible with MagSafe, Ultra-Slim Case with Caseless Touch Feeling, 1500D Aramid Fiber Woven, Sunset All pitaka Products Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #26075: CES - XREAL's Platform Agnostic Immersive Glasses

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At CES in Las Vegas, Taylor Szabo, Global PR Manager for , introduces their platform-agnostic AR glasses that connect via USB-C to devices like laptops, tablets, and phones to create immersive personal displays. Taylor highlights their OLED panels, gaming-friendly refresh rates, Bose-integrated audio, and comfortable design. XREAL has multiple models and pricing tiers, including a new partnership geared to gamers. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: XREAL One Pro AR Glasses with X1 Chip, Native 3 DoF, X-Prism Optics, 3D Mode, 57°FOV 171" 120Hz FHD Display, XR Glasses XREAL 1S AR Glasses,...

MacVoices #26074: CES - RØDE Brings Multi-Camera Production to Creators

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At CES in Las Vegas, Alex Page, Head of Marketing, North America, Latin America for , unveils the RØDECaster Video Core, a multi-camera switcher designed to integrate seamlessly with existing RØDE audio gear for streamlined production. Automatic switching, real-time effects, and smartphone video transmission are joined by new colorful clip-on mics and the Go Gen 3, all aimed at making professional-grade content creation more accessible and visually distinctive. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:11 Introduction to RØDE at CES 02:03 New RØDECaster Video Core Features 04:20 Colorful...

MacVoices #26073: TV+ Talk - Apple, The Super Bowl, and the Future of Streaming

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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...

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...

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. ...

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:...

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...

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,”...

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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The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell, who’s newest book is Take Control of Sequoia, shifts to his assessments of Apple Intelligence in the upcoming macOS, as well as some thoughts on the general state of large language models and their uses. Joe draws on some personal examples as he analyzes what Apple Intelligence may mean for all of us.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Joe Kissel
10:55 Apple Intelligence Insights
11:23 Controversy Over AI in Writing
21:00 On-Device vs. Cloud AI
29:07 Cost and Availability of the Book

Guests:

Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter.

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