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MacVoices #26056: Showstoppers at CES – SwipeVideo Enables Immersive Event Video Creation on Standard Devices

Feb 5, 2026 | CES

From CES 2026 and Showstoppers, Matthew Boyer, Global Sales Director for SwipeVideo, demonstrated their immersive reality video player that works on standard devices without VR. The technology synchronizes multiple camera shots from 2 to 30 cameras, allowing viewers to swipe between perspectives during live events like sports, concerts, and education. Using iPhones or professional cameras streaming in 1080p or 4K, the system maintains high resolution without buffering. A revenue-sharing model requires no upfront costs for live events with 100+ viewers.

MacVoices #26055: Showstoppers at CES – Subtle Earbuds Allow Clear Calls and Dictation in Any Environment

Feb 5, 2026 | CES

At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas Subtle demonstrated their new earbuds featuring advanced voice isolation technology. The earbuds filter out extreme background noise while capturing whispered speech, enabling clear calls in loud environments and accurate speech-to-text dictation. Co-Founders Savannah Cofer and Jackie Yang provided a very effective demo.

MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES – Home Security with Botslab’s Window and Dual-Lens Cameras

Feb 4, 2026 | CES

From CES 2026 ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, BotsLab showcases privacy-focused security cameras designed to keep data under user control. Ryne Hager talks about the features of the the W101 window camera, which records inside and outside with a physical privacy cover and local microSD storage, the upcoming W520 dual-lens camera with wide and telephoto views, spotlight tracking, and the optional local network storage without cloud subscriptions.

MacVoices #25053: Showstoppers at CES – Smart HUD Glasses from CYBERSIGHT Put Data In Your Sight Line

Feb 4, 2026 | CES

From ShowStoppers at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, CYBERSIGHT showed off their heads-up display glasses system designed for outdoor sport. Talia explains how the glasses project navigation, speed, distance, cadence, and heart rate directly into the user’s view, reducing the need to look down at a phone or watch. Safety alerts warn of approaching vehicles, and adaptive lenses adjust for day or night use, improving safety for sports such as cycling.

MacVoices #26052: Showstoppers at CES – Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeders Get Smarter

Feb 4, 2026 | CES

From CES 2026 at ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, Birdbuddy returns with major updates for smart birdwatching. Rhian Humphries, Senior PR Manager introduces Bird Buddy 2, featuring faster capture, an integrated solar panel, portrait or landscape viewing, expanded seed capacity, and AI recognition using both visuals and birdsong. For entry level users the new Bird Buddy 2 Mini brings the same core technology to a smaller, more affordable option.

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MacVoices #25302: Live! – EU’s DMA Failure, Tesla Considering CarPlay

Dec 3, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #25301: TV+ Talk – IMDb Rankings, Live Sports Changes

Dec 2, 2025 | TV+ Talk

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.

MacVoices #25300 – MacVoices Update – 2025-11

Nov 30, 2025 | Updates

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.

MacVoices #25299: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (2)

Nov 29, 2025 | Gift Guides

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.

MacVoices #25298: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (1)

Nov 28, 2025 | Gift Guides

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.

MacVoices #25297: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 (2)

Nov 27, 2025 | Gift Guides

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.

MacVoices #25296: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 (1)

Nov 26, 2025 | Gift Guides

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.

MacVoices #25295: Live! – Tim Cook’s Retirement, WeChat Revenue, App Store Guidelines

Nov 26, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #25294: Live! – A New Fiery PSA, Apple Loses A Big One, More Masimo vs. Apple

Nov 25, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

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MacVoices #25299: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (2)

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