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MacVoices #26077: CES 2026 Wrap-Up with Norbert Frassa and the Silicon Valley Macintosh User Group

MacVoices #26077: CES 2026 Wrap-Up with Norbert Frassa and the Silicon Valley Macintosh User Group

Chuck Joiner and Norbert Frassa wrap up the MacVoices CES 2026 coverage with the Silicon Valley Macintosh User Group, sharing what stood out and how 56 interviews came together. They explain the intentional booth picks, the gear used, and spotlight smart lighting, bird-feeder cams, translation, dashcams, NAS, and standout demos like the Antigravity 360 drone and Strada’s remote video workflow. 

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MacVoices #26075: CES – XREAL’s Platform Agnostic Immersive Glasses

MacVoices #26075: CES – XREAL’s Platform Agnostic Immersive Glasses

At CES in Las Vegas, Taylor Szabo, Global PR Manager for XREAL, introduces their platform-agnostic AR glasses that connect via USB-C to devices like laptops, tablets, and phones to create immersive personal displays. Taylor highlights their OLED panels, gaming-friendly refresh rates, Bose-integrated audio, and comfortable design. XREAL has multiple models and pricing tiers, including a new partnership geared to gamers. 

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MacVoices #26074: CES – RØDE Brings Multi-Camera Production to Creators

MacVoices #26074: CES – RØDE Brings Multi-Camera Production to Creators

At CES in Las Vegas, of Alex Page, Head of Marketing, North America, Latin America for RØDE, unveils the RØDECaster Video Core, a multi-camera switcher designed to integrate seamlessly with existing RØDE audio gear for streamlined production. Automatic switching, real-time effects, and smartphone video transmission are joined by new colorful clip-on mics and the Go Gen 3, all aimed at making professional-grade content creation more accessible and visually distinctive. 

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MacVoices #26073: TV+ Talk – Apple, The Super Bowl, and the Future of Streaming

MacVoices #26073: TV+ Talk – Apple, The Super Bowl, and the Future of Streaming

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple’s evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music’s halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptations as competition intensifies in the streaming landscape. 

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MacVoices #26040: CES – Luna Ring Delivers Context-Aware Health Tracking

MacVoices #26040: CES – Luna Ring Delivers Context-Aware Health Tracking

From Las Vegas and CES 2026, Swapnil Vats, Product and Business Head for Luna Ring covers the feature set of their smart health ring that is designed to work alongside Apple Watch or on its own. The titanium Luna Ring tracks biometrics like heart rate, sleep, stress, and workouts, then adds context through voice-logged lifestyle inputs such as caffeine, meals, and anxiety. AI-driven analysis then delivers personalized wellness insights without subscription fees. 

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MacVoices #26039: MacVoices Update – 2026-01

MacVoices #26039: MacVoices Update – 2026-01

The January 2026 MacVoices Update recaps a busy start to the year, including attending and releasing interviews from CES and necessary schedule adjustments.. Chuck touches on the why’s and how’s  of who was interviewed, referencing a MacVoices Blog post He  also explains changes to Patreon subscriptions driven by Apple’s new system and how it does and doesn’t affect patrons, and delivers the monthly Support Report. 

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MacVoices #26038: TV+ Talk – CES, TV Interfaces, What’s coming, What’s Going, What’s Next

MacVoices #26038: TV+ Talk – CES, TV Interfaces, What’s coming, What’s Going, What’s Next

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return after a holiday break to discuss Chuck’s CES impressions, evolving TV hardware, and the viewing experience around Apple TV. They discuss smart TV interfaces, discoverability challenges, and why software now matters as much (if not more) as display quality. They look at both upcoming and canceled Apple TV shows, and pick some favorites among both new and returning series. 

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MacVoices #26037: CES – Appscent’s Scent-Based Approach to Sleep Apnea

MacVoices #26037: CES – Appscent’s Scent-Based Approach to Sleep Apnea

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. 

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MacVoices #26036: CES – Wearable Neurotech from Elemind Helps Improve Your Sleep

MacVoices #26036: CES – Wearable Neurotech from Elemind Helps Improve Your Sleep

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. 

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MacVoices #26035: CES – The Antigravity 8K 360-Degree Drone Redefines Drone Flight and Photography

MacVoices #26035: CES – The Antigravity 8K 360-Degree Drone Redefines Drone Flight and Photography

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. 

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MacVoices #26034: Pepcom at CES – Twelve South’s Latest Stands, Chargers, and Accessories

MacVoices #26034: Pepcom at CES – Twelve South’s Latest Stands, Chargers, and Accessories

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. 

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MacVoices #26032: Pepcom at CES – Keychron’s Latest Features Low Latency, Better Battery, Online Setup

MacVoices #26032: Pepcom at CES – Keychron’s Latest Features Low Latency, Better Battery, Online Setup

From Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Paul Tan, COO for Keychron, about the new Q Ultra Series keyboards, their best yet. Highlights include an 8K wireless polling rate with ultra-low latency, exceptional battery life measured in months, a premium CNC-milled aluminum build, upgraded switches, and browser-based configuration that eliminates software downloads that allow for deep customization. 

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