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MacVoices #26074: CES - RØDE Brings Multi-Camera Production to Creators

Release Date: 02/14/2026

MacVoices #26102: Live! - Switching AI Models, SetApp’s New Option, and Internet Information Sites Sold

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The panel explores how users are moving data between AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT to improve personalization and workflow efficiency. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden examine evolving subscription options from Setapp, including à la carte pricing, react to the billion-dollar sale of internet tools like Speedtest and DownDetector, and close with real-world example of how hacked apps are being used in modern cyber warfare and psychological operations. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk,...

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MacVoices #26100: Live! - ByteDance Apps, Cosmic Orange, Tim Sweeney’s Credibility, and Predictive Markets

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MacVoices #26099: Live! - Acme Weather, Duck Duck Go’s AI, More on Privacy, and Microsoft’s Stumbles

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MacVoices #26098: Live! - Mac minis, iPods (Yes, iPods), and the New Tech Nostalgia

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MacVoices #26097 - Live! - More Neo Analysis, Mac Studio Configuration Loss

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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...

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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...

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At CES in Las Vegas, Alex Page, Head of Marketing, North America, Latin America for
RØDE, unveils the RØDECaster Video Core, a multi-camera switcher designed to integrate seamlessly with existing RØDE audio gear for streamlined production. Automatic switching, real-time effects, and smartphone video transmission are joined by new colorful clip-on mics and the Go Gen 3, all aimed at making professional-grade content creation more accessible and visually distinctive.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:11 Introduction to RØDE at CES
02:03 New RØDECaster Video Core Features
04:20 Colorful Innovations for Content Creators
06:30 Pricing and Availability of RØDE Products
08:53 Closing Remarks and Show Wrap-Up

Links:

RØDE RØDECaster Pro II All-in-One Production Solution for Podcasting, Streaming, Music Production and Content Creation
https://amzn.to/4qztxjg

RØDE Wireless Micro - Compact Wireless Microphone, Two Mics with Charge Case
https://amzn.to/4qrVSrH

RØDE Interview GO Handheld Adaptor for RØDE Wireless Microphones
https://amzn.to/4qu94MN

RØDE Wireless GO III (Gen 3) – Compact Wireless Mic – Pristine Audio, 32-bit Float Recording, Automatic Level Control, for Phones, Cameras and Computers
https://amzn.to/4rexBXh

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