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MacVoices #26077: CES 2026 Wrap-Up with Norbert Frassa and the Silicon Valley Macintosh User Group

Release Date: 02/17/2026

MacVoices #26077: CES 2026 Wrap-Up with Norbert Frassa and the Silicon Valley Macintosh User Group

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Chuck Joiner and Norbert Frassa wrap up the MacVoices CES 2026 coverage with the , sharing what stood out and how 56 interviews came together. They explain the intentional booth picks, the gear used, and spotlight smart lighting, bird-feeder cams, translation, dashcams, NAS, and standout demos like the Antigravity 360 drone and Strada’s remote video workflow. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at . MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an...

MacVoices #27076: CES - PITAKA's Unique Aramid Fiber Woven Cases

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In a private suite at CES, went into detail about the unique nature of their woven Aramid fiber iPhone case lineup. With an emphasis on lightweight strength, premium feel, and distinctive woven patterns and colors, PITAKA cases balance protection, grip, and aesthetics. Show Notes: Links: PITAKA for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case 6.9" with Camera Control Button, Compatible with MagSafe, Ultra-Slim Case with Caseless Touch Feeling, 1500D Aramid Fiber Woven, Sunset All pitaka Products Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #26075: CES - XREAL's Platform Agnostic Immersive Glasses

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At CES in Las Vegas, Taylor Szabo, Global PR Manager for , introduces their platform-agnostic AR glasses that connect via USB-C to devices like laptops, tablets, and phones to create immersive personal displays. Taylor highlights their OLED panels, gaming-friendly refresh rates, Bose-integrated audio, and comfortable design. XREAL has multiple models and pricing tiers, including a new partnership geared to gamers. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: XREAL One Pro AR Glasses with X1 Chip, Native 3 DoF, X-Prism Optics, 3D Mode, 57°FOV 171" 120Hz FHD Display, XR Glasses XREAL 1S AR Glasses,...

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

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At CES in Las Vegas, Alex Page, Head of Marketing, North America, Latin America for , 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...

MacVoices #26073: TV+ Talk - Apple, The Super Bowl, and the Future of Streaming

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple’s evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music’s halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptations as competition intensifies in the streaming landscape. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:04 Introduction to TV Plus Talk 01:18 Super Bowl Reactions and AI-Focused Commercials 07:44 Apple Music...

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

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MacVoices #26071: Live! - Meta Subscriptions, Epic and Google Get Cozy, Claude, Vimeo, Galaxy Trifold Pricing

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Meta’s subscription experiments, Epic’s financial deal with Google and antitrust implications top the list of items addressed in this MacVoices Live! show. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden discuss concerns about AI guidelines and chatbot impacts on mental health, and the evolving future of platforms like Vimeo since their acquisition. The conversation also touches on foldable phone pricing and broader industry shifts shaping user experiences and competition. ...

MacVoices #26070: CES - OpenFit Pro Leads Shokz’s Push Into Advanced Open-Ear Options

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On the show floor at CES, Malindi Strydom, Senior Content Manager for , discussed their latest open-ear audio innovations, led by the OpenFit Pro earbuds. With improved comfort, situational awareness, and premium sound in a lightweight design, the OpenFit Pro balance performance and safe. Shokz continues expanding its lineup of wearable audio solutions built for active lifestyles and everyday use. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect:...

MacVoices #26069: CES - EarFun Delivers Affordable, Premium Personal Audio

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In Las Vegas at CES 2026, showcases its award-winning audio lineup. Lynn L., Marketing Professional - Brand Growth, highlight their CEO’s engineering background and the team’s focus on performance and value, explaining how development and attention to user needs have built the brand’s reputation. Pricing and availability are positioned to make their premium audio features accessible to a wider audience. Show Notes: Links: EarFun on Amazon Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a...

MacVoices #26068: Live! - Apple Info Leaked, Camo vs. Apple, Pantone, Adobe AI and Android in Utah

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A multi-topic discussion in this MacVoices Live! session starts with a Luxshare cyberattack that may have exposed Apple product plans, raising concerns about ransom demands and security implications. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also examine Camo’s lawsuit against Apple over Continuity Camera, Utah’s proposal to make Android its official OS, Pantone’s affordable color-matching kit, and Adobe Acrobat’s AI-generated presentations and “podcasts,”...

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Chuck Joiner and Norbert Frassa wrap up the MacVoices CES 2026 coverage with the Silicon Valley Macintosh User Group, sharing what stood out and how 56 interviews came together. They explain the intentional booth picks, the gear used, and spotlight smart lighting, bird-feeder cams, translation, dashcams, NAS, and standout demos like the Antigravity 360 drone and Strada’s remote video workflow.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:34 Why this CES wrap-up is different (SVMUG talk + edited presentation)
1:57 CES overview and introductions
3:08 Behind-the-scenes approach and booth selection strategy
3:18 The CES interview tally: 56 published, ~5 lost
5:55 CES 2026 size and stats
7:32 Early highlights: security cams and smart bird feeders
9:02 Smart lighting gets better and more affordable
10:55 Drones and the Antigravity 360 “Superman” experience
13:28 Naqi Logix gesture control and accessibility implications
15:16 Subtle earbuds and dramatic noise cancellation demo
17:45 Xebec multi-screen laptop solution and mobile productivity
19:02 Products “invented from necessity” (Strapsicle, Allergen Alert)
21:45 Eureka Park and why small booths can be the most interesting
22:52 Short-form interview philosophy at busy booths
24:09 Select health tech: Luna Ring and the broader trend
25:00 MacPaw’s voice-first, on-device AI assistant (Eney)
27:57 Dashcams, insurance perspective, and Nextbase
29:21 Translation tech evolves (Vasco and voice mimicry)
31:06 Skyted and quieter calls in public spaces
32:00 STM bags, gear talk, and the skateboard giveaway phenomenon
34:09 Strada’s remote, real-time video workflow demo
36:18 ShiftCam lenses/cages for iPhone creators
37:36 CleanMyMac sponsor read
39:05 Incogni sponsor read and data-removal overview
40:46 SwipeVideo immersive/multi-angle event viewing
43:03 RØDE expands into video switching and creator gear
44:26 Appscent’s scent-based approach to sleep apnea
46:09 Elemind sleep/brainwave experience and impressions
49:04 Smart glasses discussion: Xreal vs spatial computing
52:05 MOFT’s origami-style stands and multi-position iPad case
53:18 Shure USB-C iPhone mic and creator audio
54:21 Roam tracker + Find My/Android networks + what3words
56:11 Q&A begins (Rescue Retriever, NAS options, CES attendance, more)