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MacVoices #25090: Live! - Child Safety, Apple Watch on Ice, and Automatic Mac Updates

Release Date: 03/12/2025

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...

MacVoices #26024: Pepcom at CES - Chamelo’s Instant Tint Glasses and Goggles

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From Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Chuck talks with Stephon Narbury about 's electronically tint-changing eyewear. The glasses and ski goggles shift from clear to dark in a fraction of a second, reducing glare and fog while adapting to changing light. Battery-powered for all-day use, the lineup also includes blue-light blocking and prismatic options aimed at sports and everyday wear. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26024.mp3 Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a...

MacVoices #26023: Pepcom at CES - How Rescue Retriever Guides Firefighters to Pets

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At CES 2026 Pepcom, introduces a pet safety system designed to help firefighters locate and save animals during house fires. Ryan Tussing and Rusty Tussing (Founder and CEO respectively) explain how the system combines a reflective window decal, a silent strobing smoke detector placed near where pets hide, and a collar-mounted FireTag (that also can hold an AirTag). Together, they guide first responders and even neighbors directly to pets in smoke-filled emergency situations. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #26022: Pepcom at CES - ShiftCam's Rigs, Filters, Lenses, Storage for Serious Mobile Creators

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At Pepcom during CES 2026, unveils a new ProRig system with more mounting points, stability, and a redesigned filter lineup for better cinematography. Founder and CEO Benson KL Chiu explains how their company is working to make mobile creation even better with options such as their Explore lens kits, including telephoto and macro options and Plank, a phone-first SSD line built for high-bandwidth ProRes shooting. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with ...

MacVoices #26021: Pepcom at CES - Scosche Debuts More Chargers, Mounts, Locators, and Batteries

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From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Chris McCloud of provides a quick tour of their new charging and mobility accessories. Highlights include a 25W MagicMount wireless charger, multi-device PowerVolt chargers, the Found It tracking line with RFID protection, and new colorful GoBat power banks with built-in plugs and readouts. Show Notes: Links: Scosche MagicMount Charge Pro Qi2 Home/Office MagSafe Suction Mount Scosche PowerFlux 45W USB-C Wall Charger Block with 8ft USB-C Fast Charging Cable, Foldable Plug Scosche PowerFlux 50W Fast Charging Dual USB-C GaN Wall Charger Block with Power...

MacVoices #26020: Live! - AI Every Day, Slop Concerns, Tech Adoption Cycles and Learning Phases

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses how artificial intelligence has shifted from a destination into an invisible layer within everyday software. Rather than visiting separate tools, AI is now embedded in operating systems and apps, increasingly becoming a natural part of workflows. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio and Jim Rea explore how this mirrors earlier machine-learning adoption and raises questions about awareness, dependence, and long-term impact. The Antigravity A1 is the world’s first 8K 360 drone,...

MacVoices #26019: Pepcom at CES - Stuff Manufacturing Is Bringing Silicone Production To The U.S.

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From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Hans Dose, founder of , shares how tariffs pushed him to open a U.S.-based silicone factory. Hans how using silicone results in faster production cycles, lower tooling costs, and better IP protection. Hans shows off a new patented MagSafe accessory and explains how his factory will support other brands with domestic manufacturing. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...

MacVoices #26018: CES Uproar Showcase - Wyzly Turns Screen Time into a Learning Reward

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From a CES showcase, Founder and CEO Adam Adler gives us an introduction to their iOS app that lets children earn screen time by completing educational questions. Designed to reduce parent-child conflict, Wyzly combines learning, motivation, and customizable parental controls in an approachable, easy-to-administrate package. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: ...

MacVoices #26017: CES Unveiled - Plaud’s Wearable AI Note-Taker Gains New Features

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From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Stella Hall, Head of Americas Marketing for , talks about the rise of AI note-taking and the features of the NotePin S, their newest product. Stella explains how the device captures conversations on demand, highlights key moments, and quickly delivers structured summaries. The discussion also addresses privacy safeguards, encryption, compliance standards, and growing interest from many different user categories, particularly journalists, doctors, and sales professionals. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26017.mp3 Show Notes: Support: ...

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The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea covers Apple's new child safety tools, emphasizing parental control and user privacy by minimizing data collection. We also discuss NHL officials adopting Apple Watches with a custom app, enhancing game flow and safety. Lastly, the group addresses unexpected automatic MacOS updates, exploring user and enterprise approaches to managing software compatibility.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:11 New Child Safety Features
08:30 Apple Watch in the NHL
19:25 Automatic Mac Updates Discussion

Links:

Apple reveals new child safety features and its approach to age verification
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/27/apple-age-verification-child-safety-features/

Apple Watch is now the smartwatch of choice for National Hockey League officials
https://appleworld.today/2025/02/apple-watch-is-now-the-smartwatch-of-choice-for-national-hockey-league-officials/

How your Mac can update macOS when you don’t want it to
https://eclecticlight.co/2025/02/27/how-your-mac-can-update-macos-when-you-dont-want-it-to/

Guests:

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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