At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Appscent Medical’s non-invasive sleep device that uses pleasant scent bursts to trigger a sniff reflex and restart breathing during sleep apnea events was explained by Yosi (Joseph) Azulay, Co-Founder and CEO. A radar sensor tracks respiration, an AI rotates natural scents, and a daytime biofeedback mode guides calmer nasal breathing.
At CES in Las Vegas,Meredith Perry, Co-Founder and CEO, and Dr. David Wang, Co-Founder and CTO of Elemind talk about how their wearable sleep headband uses real-time brainwave monitoring and precisely timed acoustic stimulation to help users fall asleep faster. By “noise-canceling” wakeful brainwaves, the device calms racing thoughts without drugs. Chuck had a chance to try it out and discusses his positive experience in spite of a noisy, distracting environment.
On the CES 2026 show floor, Antigravity CEO Michael Shaun talks about what makes their 8K 360 degree drone different than any other drone on the market. Chuck had some time in the flying cage and talked to Michael about his surprises with the 360-degree viewing. Michael explains how the drone, Grip controller, and Vision Goggles create a “become the camera” experience, combining traditional stability with FPV creativity. They discuss both personal and commercial applications that become possible with the Antigravity’s feature set.
From Pepcom at CES 2026, Andrew Green, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for Twelve South, gives us a tour of their latest offerings that are both functional and stylish. r visits the 12 South booth to explore new and updated accessories. Highlights include the a wall-mounted MagSafe charger, new stands for iPhone and iPad that enable flexible workstation setups at home or on the go, the AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth transmitter for in-flight audio, and a new leather Valet tray that discreetly integrates wireless charging into a stylish home accessory.
https://youtu.be/XgiKSHJWblY Our CES highlights wrap with some standout demos, including earbuds that dramatically isolate speech from loud background noise and, a tiny NFC-powered, app-configurable two-button accessory for triggering shortcuts. Chuck Joiner, David...
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.
This episode starts with a public service warning about Belkin’s latest recall over potential fire hazards and how owners are getting refunds. The conversation then turns to Massimo’s major legal win against Apple over Apple Watch health-sensor patents, including the size of the judgment, the company’s broader medical business, licensing deals with other tech firms, and why aggressively protecting intellectual property is so central to their strategy.
Affinity’s move to a permanently free model sparks discussion about Canva’s strategy and Adobe’s pricing, while Pantone introduces an AI-powered color generator. The panel examines privacy concerns around Tinder scanning photo libraries and Microsoft turning to influencers for Copilot. A mix of tech news, creative-tool insights, and humor rounds out the conversation.
The second part of 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 features more product picks both useful and off-beat from Jeff Gamet, ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 2)
The second 2025 Holiday Gift Guide opens with standout recommendations ranging from a high-quality portable DAC and the Kindle Oasis to cable-management solutions, a Supergirl graphic novel, a Nespresso frother, and flexible VESA-mounted TV legs—smart gift ideas for tech fans and home-setup enthusiasts alike.
This episode tackles reports that Apple may license Google’s Gemini AI for Siri, raising questions about privacy, accuracy, and Apple’s long-term AI roadmap. The panel also celebrates the new Apple TV sci-fi hit Pluribus and other standout series, then digs into alarming reports that a sizable slice of Meta’s ad revenue comes from scams and lightly enforced “borderline” ads.
The panel debates Apple’s new iPhone Pocket accessory, from its pricing to whether it’s really meant for U.S. consumers. They also explore the sudden scarcity of the HomePod mini and whether it signals refreshed models ahead of the holidays, rounding out the discussion with predictions about Apple’s next moves.
The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide continues with a fresh round of travel tech, audio gear, clever accessories, and creative surprises. From USB-C hubs and AirPods to LEGO’s Enterprise-D and powerful drive docks, the panel shares practical picks and fun ideas for every budget.
The panel launches the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide with a wide range of practical tech recommendations, including MagSafe wallets, AirTag money clips, AI tools, travel routers, power banks, and the latest JBL Flip speakers. A fast-moving, fun discussion full of gift ideas for travelers, Apple fans, and gadget lovers.
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