https://youtu.be/ViO8KczZXa4 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...
From Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Chuck talks with Stephon Narbury about Chamelo’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.
https://youtu.be/7uLgyPDTPj4 At CES 2026 Pepcom, Rescue Retriever 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...
At Pepcom during CES 2026, ShiftCam 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.
From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Chris McCloud of Scoche 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.
https://youtu.be/mnGcOZ9Dr1M The news of AI voice cloning by Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey met with a mixture of weighing legacy, ownership rights, estates, and the risk of deepfake fraud using celebrities and even podcasters. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius,...
The MacVoices Live! panel breaks down Apple’s study on EU DMA impacts and why App Store pricing hasn’t shifted as expected. huck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea also explore reports that Tesla may add CarPlay, and what that means for Rivian, GM, and the EV market.
Chuck and Charlotte explore why Apple TV+ now boasts the highest average IMDb scores and what that says about its “quality over quantity” strategy. They contrast Apple’s approach with rivals like Prime and Disney, then dive into the shifting sports landscape: MLB’s new rights deals, Apple’s costly early exit from its MLS agreement, and how Vision Pro and live sports might shape the next phase of the streaming wars.
Chuck delivers the November 2025 update, highlighting ongoing Holiday Gift Guides, extra episodes in the feed, and an upcoming discussion on AI with a user group. He explains the push for shorter, more focused shows and promotes the MacVoices Flipboard magazines and how-to content, as well as the monthly Support Report.
The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide continues with Norbert, Rosemary, and Mike sharing standout tech picks. Highlights include ShiftCam lenses for iPhone photography, the Logitech Reach document camera, Stream Deck Neo for automation, protective ESR AirPods cases, the Audioengine S6 subwoofer, and an AI-focused book recommendation. Practical gift ideas, smart tools, and creative accessories dominate this round.
In this 2025 Holiday Gift Guide installment, Norbert Frossa, Rosemary Orchard, and Mike Schmitz share a mix of clever and practical tech gifts. They cover projection alarm clocks, Festivitas holiday lights for Mac and iOS, sleep-friendly earbuds and white noise apps, Shokz open-ear headsets, a USB-C lanyard cable from Satechi, Rodecaster Video S streaming gear, and an OWC Thunderbolt hub to expand any Mac setup.
The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide continues with standout picks including cold-weather car jumpers, compact wireless microphones, MagSafe-ready phone cases, powerful charging gear, cable-organization tools, conference speakers, and a timely tech-culture book. A mix of practical tools and creative accessories rounds out this set of recommendations.
This holiday gift guide episode brings together Joe McKinley, Joe Kissell, and Brett Terpstra to share practical and quirky gift picks. Recommendations range from Theragun massage balls and USB-C cable testers to bidets, Matter-compatible smart plugs, Govee neon lights, Leatherman multi-tools, tiny pry bars, and Amazon’s Echo Glow, with plenty of anecdotes on comfort, tools, and smart home setups.
This episode explores the swirl of rumors around Tim Cook’s potential retirement and what Apple’s succession planning might really look like. The panel then dissects reports that Apple could make billions in commissions from WeChat, separating headline hype from reality. They wrap up with a look at tighter App Store guidelines aimed at stopping copycat apps and how those changes may impact developers and users alike.
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