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MacVoices #24289: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #4 (2)

Release Date: 12/04/2024

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At CES in Las Vegas we got our annual update from Jane Stephenson, Marketing Director for about how their location system continues to evolve and how the usage continues to spread.   If your local emergency services aren’t supporting what3words yet, show them this interview and suggest that they do. Both implementation and understanding how it works are simple, and could save critical minutes or even seconds when responding to a call. Jane demoed a new app that they have partnered with and reviewed recent success stories that illustrate the power of what3words’ ability to...

MacVoices #25057: CES - Nextbase

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Every year introduces something new and value-added to the dashcam market, which is why they are a permanent stop for MacVoices at CES in Las Vegas. This time, Jeff Chuh Senior Vice President of Marketing introduced their new model that brings many of their advanced features to a consumer-friendly price point. Nextbase isn’t just focusing on safety and security, but also introducing a more fun and functional aspect by allowing optional overlays to the recordings to display telemetry, speedometers, and more. Jeff gives us a demo. Show Notes: Support: Become a...

MacVoices #25056: ShowStoppers - OWC

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Our last stop at the ShowStoppers event at CES in Las Vegas was one we look forward to every year. Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of talked about all things Thunderbolt 5. OWC just introduced their new Thunderbolt 5 cable capable of 40 GB data transfer and has complete backward compatibility with earlier versions of Thunderbolt. Larry gave us an education about why the order and types of devices could actually slow them down in pre-Thunderbolt 5 configurations, and how to avoid the problem with their recently-released Thunderbolt 5 hub. Show Notes: Support: ...

MacVoices #25055: CES ShowStoppers - Clicks

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At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas we caught up with Jeff Gadway, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing for . Last year their Clicks keyboard for the iPhone had just been released and created a lot of discussion. This year, the concept has proven itself with various audiences and use cases. Jeff talks about how and why it has been adopted by their users, how it improves accessibility, and the range of iPhone models they now support. We also cover the improvements to Clicks that include built-in MagSafe, a data pass-through mode that makes it CarPlay compatible, a redesigned keyboard, and...

MacVoices #25054: Live! - Watch Band Lawsuit, Subaru Tracking, Goodbye MiniDisc

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet discuss the “forever chemicals” (PFAS) lawsuit against Apple for their watch bands, and look at how, if you drive a Subaru, someone may know where you are going and where you have been. Some speculation on why some organizations may not be on Bluesky (yet) and the end of the MiniDisc and what industries it matters to finish off the conversation. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for...

MacVoices #25053: CES ShowStoppers - PLAUD

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The table at ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas was tough to get to because of the interested crowds…and it shows in our interview with Elina Tsao, Head of Brand Center. People keep sticking their heads into our shot as Elina explained how their PLAUD NOTE and NotePin capture the audio of your conversations, then transcribes it and even summarizes it via AI. Both feature a generous free package of time, encrypted communication with AI in the cloud, and a very specific activation to help make others around you comfortable with when they are and are not being recorded. Show Notes:...

MacVoices #25052: CES ShowStoppers - TopJob

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At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Violet Chen, Founder and CEO of , introduced us to their new line of work-from-home furniture. Driven by pandemic-era dissatisfaction with how office furniture didn’t really fit into many home environments, TopJob has chairs and desks that not only look good in the home, but that address ergonomic concerns with comfort and style. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...

MacVoices #25051: Live! - Apple's Sports App, In-App Purchase APIs, Tim Cook Joins Lumon

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This MacVoices Live! session finds the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet discussing improvements to Apple’s Sports app, who will be affected by the recent changes to in-app purchase APIs, and why only Tim Cook could pull off a promo cameo for the second season of Severance. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25051.mp3 This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and...

MacVoices #25050: CES Showstoppers - Gardyn

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The last thing you would expect to find at ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas was a garden, but that’s exactly what was showing. Chief Experience Officer Nicolas Chikhani explained how their hydroponic system that includes cameras and lights lets you grow plants, flowers, and vegetables in a small, vertical arrangement with minimal effort. Even better, Kelby AI monitors your plants constantly and provides details on what needs to be done to keep things healthy and growing. Maintenance is minimized and enjoyment is maximized. Show Notes: Support: Become a...

MacVoices #25049: CES ShowStoppers - Kanto

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From ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas we got to discuss some new speakers from with Brett Smalley, Director of Marketing. REN is a powerful speaker with a variety of inputs including one that sets it apart: HDMI ARC, making it ideal for home theater uses. UKI is more of a desktop speaker that can deliver an excellent experience while you are working. Both feature a very modern, industrial design and striking colors that make them stand out from both more traditional speaker design as well as the competition. Show Notes: Support: Become a...

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The fourth MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide concludes with more picks from ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Chuck Joiner that involve clothing, computer hardware, a travel pick, and some leisure time items. (Part 2)

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Show Notes:

Links:

Patrice Brend’amour’s Picks:

Fractal Design Node 804 - Black - Cube Compact Computer Case
https://amzn.to/4eXJQkb

Libro
https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm552610

Pete Harmon’s Picks:

Alpha Heat Vest
https://amzn.to/41gfje4

https://offer.buyalphaheatvest.com/

GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Portable Travel Router, Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router
https://amzn.to/3ZqxtHQ

https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000/

Halfway around the World in 40 Days: From my daring Solo Flight in a small Propeller Plane over the Atlantic, the Pack Ice and the Desert
https://amzn.to/41mHY1r

So There I Was...Halfway Around the World in 40 Days Episode 105
https://sothereiwas.us/episode/105/

Chuck Joiner’s Picks:

amFilm Auto-Alignment OneTouch for iPhone 16 Pro Max (other sizes/models available)
https://amzn.to/49gXzBr

OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports, Includes SoftRAID XT
https://amzn.to/4eY6Z63

Guests:

Patrice Brend’amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback.

“Pilot Pete” Harmon is a professional avaitor, co-host of MacGeek Gab and co-host of So There I Was. He can be reached on X as @PilotPete.

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