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MacVoices #26063: CES – Aukey’s Latest Innovative Charging Station Covers Multiple Devices

MacVoices #26063: CES – Aukey’s Latest Innovative Charging Station Covers Multiple Devices

Feb 9, 2026 |

From CES 2026, Vanessa Ng, Marketing Specialist for Aukey, introduces the MacFusion ARC, a CES Innovation Award–winning modular charging system. The 6-in-1 design uses detachable receiver power banks that recharge wirelessly on a central hub, letting users power devices throughout the home. Featuring Qi 2.2 fast charging, active cooling, and multiple charging pad options, the system delivers a flexible option for those with multiple devices. 

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MacVoices #26060: CES – Solver AI Button Adds Programmable Magnetic Buttons To Your iPhone

MacVoices #26060: CES – Solver AI Button Adds Programmable Magnetic Buttons To Your iPhone

Feb 6, 2026 |

In the French Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas Thomas Pigneur, CEO of Solver AI, discussed the Solver AI button, a programmable accessory for iPhones. It attaches magnetically and works with or without phone cases. Users can access up to 1,000 actions via top or bottom button presses, including sending texts with geolocation, controlling ChatGPT, managing smart home devices, and executing iOS shortcuts. Available in seven colors for customization or just fun, it features user profiles for different scenarios. 

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MacVoices #26059: CES – Roam Tracker Offers Dual-Network Compatibility and What3Words Integration

MacVoices #26059: CES – Roam Tracker Offers Dual-Network Compatibility and What3Words Integration

Feb 6, 2026 |

From Eureka Park at CES, Roam is a Bluetooth tracker compatible with both Apple and Android Find My networks without requiring a separate app. It also integrates What3Words technology for precise tracking within a 3-meter radius. Aaron Pollack Co-Founder & CRO outlines the features that include a replaceable watch battery lasting up to 2 years, patented self-attachment design, and audio alerts through Find My. The device leverages cellular triangulation across both ecosystems for optimal accuracy. 

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MacVoices #26002: Talking AI and LLMs with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group (2)

MacVoices #26002: Talking AI and LLMs with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group (2)

Jan 5, 2026 |

Real-world risks and responsible use of AI kick off the second part of our conversation with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group. The group swaps scam stories (spoofed bank calls, W-2 phishing, ransomware) and how AI can amplify fraud. Ways to mitigate exposure in an AI-powered world include cyber insurance, privacy tradeoffs in popular AI tools, copyright/IP guardrails in image generation, and careful experimentation. 

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MacVoices #26001: Talking AI and LLMs with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group (1)

MacVoices #26001: Talking AI and LLMs with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group (1)

Jan 2, 2026 |

The first part of an appearance at The Long Island Macintosh Users Group digs into large language models, real-world AI use, and Apple’s philosophy. The conversation ranges from productivity and creativity to ethics, privacy, and deepfakes. Why experimentation, transparency, and skepticism matter as AI becomes part of everyday workflows starts with participation from the group. (1) 

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MacVoices #25327: Live! – A Deep Dive Into Self-Driving Cars

MacVoices #25327: Live! – A Deep Dive Into Self-Driving Cars

Dec 31, 2025 |

A lively discussion dives into the self-driving car controversy, contrasting headline-grabbing failures with everyday human driving risks. Panelists share firsthand experiences with autonomous taxis, debate transparency and regulation, and question whether automation could ultimately make roads safer than distracted drivers ever could.

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MacVoices #25326: The MacVoices Update – December 2025

MacVoices #25326: The MacVoices Update – December 2025

Dec 31, 2025 |

The December 2025 Update shares a planned break the week of January 5 for  CES in Las Vegas, explaining it’s one of the two annual conference pauses to gather interviews and content. Why you should pay extra attention to MacVoices Magazine at this time of year and s a last call to revisit the Holiday Gift Guide list and episodes is included. The Update ends with listener and viewer thanks, a Patreon tier roll-call. 

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MacVoices #25323: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (2)

MacVoices #25323: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (2)

Dec 26, 2025 |

A conversation with Kirk McElhern on the steady maturation of Apple’s media apps—Music, TV, Books, and Podcasts—and why major changes are now rare. They unpack Apple Music’s personalized stations and discovery, the “hits rise to the top” problem, and why many podcast pros still prefer Overcast despite Apple’s transcripts. Plus: how Apple’s services strategy nudges users toward subscriptions, and why managing your own library adds the real complexity.

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MacVoices #25322: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (1)

MacVoices #25322: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (1)

Dec 24, 2025 |

Kirk McElhern returns to talk about the newest Take Control of Apple Media Apps and why Apple’s Music/TV/Podcasts/Books apps feel more “mature” than revolutionary. He breaks down the small-but-real updates, critiques the Liquid Glass interface and accessibility tradeoffs, and explains why the Mac still matters for metadata work. Plus: a practical workaround for messy personal video libraries—Plex—and thoughts on playlists, Spotify, and Apple Music personalization.

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