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MacVoices #26051: Live! – 25 years of Wikipedia and Where It Fits In An AI World

Feb 4, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary sparked a discussion of its evolution as a research tool and how it compares with AI systems. The discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet explores academic attitudes toward Wikipedia, the need to teach responsible source verification, and how AI is reshaping classrooms and workplaces. The panel also debates whether AI truly boosts productivity and reacts to new ChatGPT subscription tiers that introduce ads.

MacVoices #26050: Showstoppers at CES – OWC’s New Cable and Creator Tools With More Storage

Feb 3, 2026 | CES

From CES 2026 and ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, OWC’s Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor spotlights new Thunderbolt 5 workflow gear for professionals. Highlights include the first certified 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, massive-capacity ThunderBlade X12 storage up to 192TB, an 8TB bus-powered Envoy Ultra, a dock with dual 10G Ethernet plus 2.5G, and the new StudioSat hybrid NVMe/SATA solution with downstream Thunderbolt ports and USB-A.

MacVoices #26049: CES – Rolling Square Updates Hardware Products and Introduces A Camera

Feb 3, 2026 | CES

https://youtu.be/9O4xXh08PU4 In Las Vegas at CES 2026, Rolling Square showcases updates to its trackers, chargers, and modular cable system while debuting Await, a minimalist camera focused on intentional photography. Una Besirevic, Graphic & Marketing Designer; PR &...

MacVoices #26048: Live! – A Mobile App Store Shuts Down, Spotify Raises Prices, and AI and Art

Feb 3, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

This MacVoices Live! panel looks at the shutdown of a mobile app store experiment, Spotify’s latest price increase, and a wide-ranging debate over AI-generated music and art. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet consider a variety of factors for each, including user behavior, platform economics, artist compensation, and whether machine-generated content can truly be considered art, raising questions about creativity, intent, and how it all affects the future of media.

MacVoices #26047: CES – STM’s Latest Bags, Cases, and Charging Options

Feb 2, 2026 | CES

On the show floor at CES Tracy Smith, Head of Marketing & Branding for STM Goods highlights their new designs for laptop backpacks, iPad cases and charging accessories. Tracy walks through updated DuxPack backpacks with limited-edition colorways, redesigned rugged iPad cases with improved magnets and stylus storage, and a sculptural vertical three-in-one wireless charger that blends functionality with modern design.

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MacVoices #25293: Live! – Affinity’s Free Option, Tinder Wants Your Photos, and CoPilot’s Influencers

Nov 25, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #25292: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (2)

Nov 24, 2025 | Gift Guides

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)

MacVoices #25291: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (1)

Nov 24, 2025 | Gift Guides

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.

MacVoices #25190: Live! – Gemini, Pluribus, and Meta’s Fraud Profits

Nov 21, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #25289: The iPhone Pocket, HomePod Mini Expectations, $1 Billion Worth of Gemini

Nov 20, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #25288: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #1 (2)

Nov 19, 2025 | Gift Guides

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.

MacVoices #25287: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #1 (1)

Nov 19, 2025 | Gift Guides

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.

MacVoices #25286: Live! – Coca-Cola’s New AI Holiday Ads and The Rise of Prediction Markets

Nov 18, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The discussion explores Coca-Cola’s new AI-driven holiday ads, reactions to emotional authenticity in seasonal marketing, and how AI speeds production. The panel also dives into the rise of prediction markets, concerns about manipulation, and what these trends reveal about shifting norms in tech and advertising.

MacVoices #25285: Live! – Apple’s Lobbying, Stolen Secrets Presentations, and Affinity Suite Goes Free

Nov 17, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The panel explores Apple’s EU lobbying spend, the bizarre case of stolen trade secrets presented publicly, and Canva’s move to make the Affinity suite free. They compare Adobe’s dominance, discuss AI-powered creative tools, and consider how shifting business models could reshape the design ecosystem.

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