https://youtu.be/Mfv6JK-KnDI A wide-ranging MacVoices Live! panel discussion covers Apple’s upcoming AutoMix feature in Music, Spotify’s more granular playlist controls, and how DJs and party hosts might use transitions. The group debates Google’s new “preferred...
https://youtu.be/PHp921epPI4 Apple Watch users regain blood oxygen tracking via iPhone processing, while panelists debate its impact on Apple’s legal fight with Massimo. Security warnings about Plex servers and ESR power banks serve as public service announcements....
An iPhone survives a dramatic fall from a plane, a Texas startup revolutionizes astronomy with hosted telescopes, and OpenAI shakes up AI adoption by offering ChatGPT Enterprise to the U.S. government for just $1. Plus, AOL officially retires its dial-up service, closing a chapter in internet history.
The panel examines John Prosser’s new iPhone leak video in the shadow of Apple’s lawsuit, the ongoing patent battles with Fintiv, and the rise of on-device AI tools for privacy. They also highlight David Pogue’s upcoming book chronicling Apple’s first 50 years and reflect on his legacy in the Mac community.
The panel explores Tim Cook’s high-stakes White House visit, where Apple secured tariff exemptions with a $100B U.S. investment, earning both praise and debate over strategy. They also unpack Elon Musk’s accusations that Apple is favoring OpenAI in App Store rankings, questioning the merits and motives behind the claim. Alongside, the group touches on Sonos overheating issues, weather stories, and new gear finds.
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas we caught up with Jeff Gadway, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing for Clicks Technology. Last year their Clicks keyboard for the iPhone had just been released and created a lot of discussion. This year, the concept has proven itself with various audiences and use cases. Jeff talks about how and why it has been adopted by their users, how it improves accessibility, and the range of iPhone models they now support. We also cover the improvements to Clicks that include built-in MagSafe, a data pass-through mode that makes it CarPlay compatible, a redesigned keyboard, and some great support for Shortcuts.
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet discuss the “forever chemicals” (PFAS) lawsuit against Apple for their watch bands, and look at how, if you drive a Subaru, someone may know where you are going and where you have been. Some speculation on why some organizations may not be on Bluesky (yet) and the end of the MiniDisc and what industries it matters to finish off the conversation.
The PLAUD table at ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas was tough to get to because of the interested crowds…and it shows in our interview with Elina Tsao, Head of Brand Center. People keep sticking their heads into our shot as Elina explained how their PLAUD NOTE and NotePin capture the audio of your conversations, then transcribes it and even summarizes it via AI. Both feature a generous free package of time, encrypted communication with AI in the cloud, and a very specific activation to help make others around you comfortable with when they are and are not being recorded.
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Violet Chen, Founder and CEO of TopJob, introduced us to their new line of work-from-home furniture. Driven by pandemic-era dissatisfaction with how office furniture didn’t really fit into many home environments, TopJob has chairs and desks that not only look good in the home, but that address ergonomic concerns with comfort and style.
This MacVoices Live! session finds the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet discussing improvements to Apple’s Sports app, who will be affected by the recent changes to in-app purchase APIs, and why only Tim Cook could pull off a promo cameo for the second season of Severance.
The last thing you would expect to find at ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas was a garden, but that’s exactly what Gardyn was showing. Chief Experience Officer Nicolas Chikhani explained how their hydroponic system that includes cameras and lights lets you grow plants, flowers, and vegetables in a small, vertical arrangement with minimal effort. Even better, Kelby AI monitors your plants constantly and provides details on what needs to be done to keep things healthy and growing. Maintenance is minimized and enjoyment is maximized.
From ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas we got to discuss some new speakers from Kanto with Brett Smalley, Director of Marketing. REN is a powerful speaker with a variety of inputs including one that sets it apart: HDMI ARC, making it ideal for home theater uses. UKI is more of a desktop speaker that can deliver an excellent experience while you are working. Both feature a very modern, industrial design and striking colors that make them stand out from both more traditional speaker design as well as the competition.
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Santiago Puerta, Sales Manager, Smart Projection for Leica. was demonstrating an impressive projector that delivers an amazing picture at sizes from 65-inches to 300-inches. Crisp, sharp, and with automatic keystoning that allows placement of the projector almost anywhere, it would be at home in your living room or a large conference room. Santiago talks about how they achieve the picture, the stand options, the input options, and more.
In the ShiftCam suite at The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Chris Herbert gave us a look at both new products, products that are on the market, and some new items coming later this year. New additions to the SnapSeries that include the a selfie-stick/tripod, light and phone grip complete an ecosystem that puts powerful video production with lots of options in an easy-to-travel-with package. The PLANK is a very small SSD that plugs directly into your iPhone for recording, and a complete set of professional-level lenses and filters that fit with their iPhone cases put a full cinematographer’s tool kit in an extremely small, affordable package.
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