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MacVoices #24295: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #6 (1)

Release Date: 12/12/2024

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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: ...

MacVoices #25018: CES Unveiled - Targus

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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...

MacVoices #25017: Live! - The Ongoing TikTok Ban Saga

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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...

MacVoices #25016: CES Unveiled - Govee

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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?...

MacVoices #25015: CES Unveiled - Skyted

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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: ...

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...

MacVoices #25013: CES Unveiled - Doublepoint and WowMouse

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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: ...

MacVoices #25012: CES Unveiled - Monar's Canvas Speaker Displays Art Too

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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: ...

MacVoices #25011: CES Unveiled - LiquidView

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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: ...

MacVoices #25010: CES Unveiled - FREE Bionics' Device Helps Injury Recovery

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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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Our next 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Kelly Guimont, Ben Roethig, Kirk McElhearn, and Chuck Joiner, and include games and gaming gear, outdoor-use products, and more. (Part 1)

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Show Notes:

Links:

Kelly Guimont’s Picks:

Cnoc TKO 1L Vesica Collapsible Bottle, 28mm
https://cnocoutdoors.com/products/tko-1l-28mm-vesica-collapsible-bottle

HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle - 17oz I Reusable Water Bottles with Flip Top Lid
https://amzn.to/4gstCAM

Thank Goodness You’re Here
https://thankgoodness.game/

NYXI WIZARD Switch Controller, Wizard switch controller with Hall Effect Joystick, Programmable, Mechanical Trigger, 6-Axis Gyro
https://amzn.to/3ZMhBAK

Ben Roethig’s Picks:

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Compact Wireless Mouse
https://amzn.to/4gstCAM

Kirk McElhearn’s Picks:

Logitech MX Master 3S - Wireless Performance Mouse
https://amzn.to/3VyFqcP

The Long Dark
https://www.thelongdark.com/

Chuck Joiner’s Picks:

ShiftCam SnapGrip - Mobile Phone Camera Grip with Wireless Shutter Button
https://amzn.to/3BeW1vj

YOREPEK 2 Layer Golf Trunk Organizer, Waterproof Car Golf Locker with Separate Ventilated Compartment for 2 Pair Shoes, Golf Trunk Storage for Balls, Tees, Clothes, Gloves
https://amzn.to/4g6L5Pt

Guests:

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on Twitter and Mastodon.

Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who’s shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville.