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MacVoices #27072: CES - Nextbase Expands Real Dashcam Tech Through OEM Partnerships

Release Date: 02/13/2026

MacVoices #26096: Live! - The Appeal of the Mac Neo

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The newly announced Macintosh Neo has met with surprising fervor from Apple fans and critics alike. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the impact of the low-cost MacBook, and why some panelists ordered one (or more). The highlights include its affordability, potential uses in education, travel, and everyday computing. The group also examines early reactions, speculation about performance, color choices, and how the Neo could reshape the relationship between Macs and mid-range iPads. This...

MacVoices #26095: TV+ Talk - Hijack, Apple TV Joins Roku, and F1

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the appeal of Hijack season one, Apple TV’s expanding availability through Roku, and what that signals about Apple’s evolving content strategy. They also explore Formula One’s arrival on Apple TV, including the platform’s technical presentation, the Vision Pro factor, and how Apple may be rethinking sports access to attract more viewers and broaden its entertainment reach. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:18 Introduction to TV Plus Talk 03:22 The Intrigue of Hijack Season One 04:13 Wrexham’s FA Cup Adventure 08:42 Apple TV Joins Roku 12:13...

MacVoices #26094: Dmytro Bilkun from CleanMyMac Introduces Moonlock

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Dmytro Bilkun, Lead Product Marketing Manager for , does a re-do of a lost interview from CES, explaining , a new Mac security tool designed to simplify cybersecurity. The discussion covers its antivirus capabilities, deeper malware detection than CleanMyMac’s built-in protection, quarantine features, network traffic blocking by region, real-time monitoring, and security recommendations. Dmytro and Chuck also discuss usability, performance considerations, evolving cyber threats, and the subscription pricing model. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to and...

MacVoices #26093: Live! - Privacy Questions Around Security Cameras, OpenClaw Creator Joins OpenAI

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A discussion of privacy, ethics, and technology was prompted after reports that Google recovered Nest camera footage believed to be deleted. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby review how cloud data is actually erased, the role of backups and mirrored servers, and the difficult balance between privacy promises and aiding law enforcement. The conversation expands into broader concerns about surveillance technology, online data permanence, and how companies should handle sensitive information in critical situations. This edition of...

MacVoices #26092: Live! - Apple Music Connect, A Rivian App, and Apple Video Podcasts

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A new Apple Music Connect as a promotional platform for artists and labels, has been announced. Rivian are launching an Apple Watch app to control vehicle functions despite rejecting CarPlay. Apple Podcasts is native video support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discuss all of these, debating discoverability in music streaming, the logic behind Rivian’s ecosystem choices, and whether Apple’s move into video podcasts can compete with platforms like YouTube and Spotify. Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices...

MacVoices #26091: Live! - RAM Shortages and Neo Premonitions

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With one day of Apple announcements left, the MacVoices panel tackles rising RAM and storage prices and what shortages could mean for upcoming devices. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether Apple’s bigger base configs are simply planned far in advance, a response to component pricing, or a signal of hardware requirements for upcoming AI features like an improved Siri. Attention then shifts to the rumored “Neo” MacBook, its likely education focus, and whether...

MacVoices #26090: Live! - New XDR Display, M4 iPad Air, iPhone 17e

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The MacVoices Live! panel continues to examine Apple’s latest hardware news. This time,Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea examine the refreshed Studio XDR display, an M4 iPad Air update, and the iPhone 17e. The crew debates whether premium displays justify their cost, why “pro” products struggle with mainstream perception, and how the iPad Air fits real workflows. They also praise the 17e’s value, especially MagSafe and higher base storage, and speculate that rising base...

MacVoices #26089: Live! - New M5 Macs At All Levels

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Shortly after the announcement, the MacVoices Live! panel examines Apple’s new M5 Mac lineup, including refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea compare upgrade paths from older machines, debate configuration choices and pricing, and consider real-world use cases such as portability, battery life, and education markets. The group also speculates about expansion possibilities for other Macs. This edition of MacVoices is...

MacVoices #26088: Live! - The End of Rosetta, App Store Pressure Increasing

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This MacVoices Live! discussion centers on Apple’s planned removal of Rosetta support in macOS 26.4 and the implications for Intel-based applications still running under Apple Silicon. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore how many apps may still quietly depend on Rosetta, tools for identifying them, and why Apple is phasing out x86 components. The conversation shifts to legal questions surrounding pressure on Apple to remove an ICE-monitoring app from the App Store from a surprising source. MacVoices is supported by the...

MacVoices #26087: Live! - iOS Adoption: Truth, Fiction, and Misdirection

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Apple has debunked media reports claiming low adoption of iOS 26. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet discuss the assertion that the data was skewed by Apple’s privacy-driven device misreporting. They review how official numbers show strong uptake among eligible devices and debate whether criticisms of the new interface are overblown. While some UI concerns are acknowledged, the group agrees the release offers meaningful improvements and is far from the failure some headlines suggested. This edition of MacVoices is brought to...

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At CES in Las Vegas, Nextbase 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 your needs.