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MacVoices #24281: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (1)

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Release Date: 11/25/2024

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At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, our first stop was to talk to Steve McGowan, Co-Founder and CEO of , to talk about their latest keyboard solutions. Steve shows us their new Sculpted Ergonomic Rechargeable Keyboard that comes in both Mac and PC models and the security Matias offers in their wireless keyboard connectivity.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon            Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  Connect:      Web:            Twitter:  ...

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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Andrew Corkill, Vice President, Global Marketing & Ecommerce for walked us through the features of a very impressive looking business backpack with an adjustable interior space and laptop drop protection. Andrew also gave us a look at their upcoming Thunderbolt 5 dock before turning things over to Barry Miller, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for . Mac users who work in dual platform environments haven’t had a decent PC alternative until now with their new HyperSpace Trackpad Pro that provides haptic feedback, programability, and more.  Show...

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea discuss the on-again-off-again-on-again state of the TikTok ban, capturing the uncertainty and varying perspectives surrounding the situation. From the implications for content creators who depend on the platform to the ownership of influential social media outlets, the panel looks at where things are and where they might go.  This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Work faster, write better, and think bigger. You can try Notion for free today at . Show...

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At CES Unveiled, we corrected a mistake from last year by talking to Matthew Ungar, Social and Community Manager for to get the information on their latest products.  Matthew showed us a new speaker with Govee lighting capabilities and JBL sound components, the Pixel Light that puts images and information on a pixel light panel, and  Mini Panel lights that connect together to form whatever pattern you want, no matter what the surface size.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon            Enjoy this episode?...

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Our second visit with  in as many years at CES Unveiled features an update from Founder and CEO Stephene HERSEN on the newest version of their headset that keeps your private conversations private, even if you are in public. Chuck received a demo that yielded impressive results.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon            Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with . Connect:      Web:            Twitter:              ...

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MacVoices #25014: Live! - Apple’s Privacy Initiatives, Dell Copies, Apps Leaking Data show art MacVoices #25014: Live! - Apple’s Privacy Initiatives, Dell Copies, Apps Leaking Data

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This MacVoices Live! starts off with some commentary by Chuck Joiner on what he saw and what happened at CES 2025. Those included an affirmation of Apple’s focus on privacy as well as a misstep by Dell that resulted in a less-than-ideal press conference. The panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea look at some notable apps suffering from a different kind of private data leak.  This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Work faster, write better, and think bigger. You can try Notion for free today...

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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Ohto Pentikäinen, Co-Founder and CEO of , tells us about WowMouse, a utility that gives you point and click control of your iPhone, Mac and smart home devices from your Apple Watch. Ohto outlines why it is free for users, some of the other options it offers, and how to get it.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon            Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  Connect:      Web:            Twitter:       ...

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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Lianuan (Ben) Yu, the Founder & CEO of , covers the feature of their “canvas speaker” that not only can play your favorite music, is also entertainment for your eyes. Monar can display song lyrics, over 50,000 classic art images, and your own photos. It can even create art based on the music that you are playing.  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 Unveiled, the first event of the week at CES in Las Vegas, was displaying a window that is a display…or a display that is a window. Dr. Evan Kletter, VP of Health Evidence, talked us through the specifications, the quality of their content and the health benefits of looking out at a beautiful scene, even if it is’t really just outside your window.  Show Notes: Chapters: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon            Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  Connect:      Web:  ...

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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas we talked to Wei-Li (Summer) Chen of Overseas Business Development for . She was wearing their device that can assist those who have suffered a leg, knee, or hip injury during convalescence. The status of FDA approval, the target audience, and when you can expect it are all part of the conversation.  Show Notes: Chapters: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon            Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  Connect:      Web:          ...

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MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #2 features picks and commentary by Mark Fuccio, Wally Cherwinski, and host Chuck Joiner. Some obvious picks, some surprises, and all great ideas. (Part 1)

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Show Notes:

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Mark Fuccio’s Picks:

M4 Mac mini
https://amzn.to/4fyOp5A

GardePro E6 Trail Camera WiFi 48MP 1296P Game Camera with No Glow Night Vision
https://amzn.to/40YragK

Amazon Basics AAA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life, 100 count
https://amzn.to/3Z0PcoL

Wally Cherwinski’s Picks:

INIU for Magsafe Portable Charger, Small 10000mAh 20W PD Magnetic Power Bank, USB C in&Out Wireless Battery Pack Phone Charger
https://amzn.to/3UZiMd1

JETech Case with Screen Protector for Apple Watch
https://amzn.to/3AQmDT9

Chuck Joiner’s Picks:

Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone
https://amzn.to/4fXVtsn

Insta360 Link 2 - PTZ 4K Webcam for PC/Mac, 1/2" Sensor, AI Tracking, HDR, AI Noise-Canceling Mic
https://amzn.to/3CTM6eM

JBL Flip 6 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, powerful sound and deep bass, IPX7 waterproof, 12 hours of playtime, JBL PartyBoost for multiple speaker pairing
https://amzn.to/413msP4

Guests:

Wally Cherwinski is a Videographer based in Ottawa, Canada. Originally trained as a scientist, he spent a portion of his career in research and teaching at the University of Cambridge, England while doubling as a freelance photographer and writer. Later, he joined Canada's National Research Council and spent many years managing communications for the Canadian Space Program.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

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