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MacVoices #25055: CES ShowStoppers – Clicks

Feb 6, 2025 | CES

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.

MacVoices #25053: CES ShowStoppers – PLAUD

Feb 5, 2025 | CES

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.

MacVoices #25052: CES ShowStoppers – TopJob

Feb 5, 2025 | CES

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.

MacVoices #25050: CES Showstoppers – Gardyn

Feb 4, 2025 | CES

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.

MacVoices #25049: CES ShowStoppers – Kanto

Feb 4, 2025 | CES

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.

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MacVoices #25032: CES Pepcom – ecobee

Jan 28, 2025 | CES

At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas we found about the latest from ecobee and how their products work together in a synergistic fashion. Karthiga Vezhavendan, Senior Product Engineer andBrendan Coady, Staff Product Manager talk about their new, value-oriented thermostat option as well as how that, along with their video doorbell and door sensors integrate to deliver superior performance over stand-along options.

MacVoices #25031: CES Pepcom – AUKEY

Jan 27, 2025 | CES

AUKEY was showing off a table full of new products at Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas that ranged from a Find My-compatible credit card-size tracker that lasts up to six months on a charge to a variety of device charging options, including one that charge pretty much everything you have all at once. David Wu, David Wu, Vice President, Head of AUKEY BU, walks us through the feature sets and benefits of each.

MacVoices #25030: CES Pepcom – Synology

Jan 27, 2025 | CES

Snology always seems to have something new coming for both the more and less technical users. At Pepcom and CES in Las Vegas, Christopher Michio Imanaka, Field & Alliance Marketing showed us the new C2 Cloud cameras that brings private, local video surveillance options to their line. Chris not only answers questions over the security of the video captured, but also introduces to a new Synology BeeStation with upgraded storage.

MacVoices #25029: Pepcom – Xebec

Jan 27, 2025 | CES

At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Xebec was showing off the latest version of their mobile multi-panel productivity set-up. Zach Hamster, Head of Marketing and Growth, took us through the options that can add 2 screens to your laptop. Configurable in portrait or landscape orientation. Other options can include a phone holder as one of those screens or a light to improve your video conferencing. All that in a compact, portable package that is quick to set-up and easy to carry.

MacVoices #25028: CES Pepcom – Vasco

Jan 24, 2025 | CES

At CES in Las Vegas we first met Aleksander Alski, USA & Canada Country Manager for Vasco at a showcase, then caught up with him at Pepcom to give us an on-camera demo of their translation device that can not only do two-say translations, text and audio, but learns your voice so that what others hear is you, not an artificial voice. Alexander talks about how it accomplishes all that, and when and how you can benefit.

MacVoices #25027: CES Pepcom – Ohsnap

Jan 24, 2025 | CES

Another year at Pepcom and CES in Las Vegas, another year to see what new innovation Ohsnap has come up with. Founder and CEO Dale Backus shows off the MCON, a MagSafe portable game controller that attaches to your iPhone and converts it to a gaming device with a properly angled screen with fold-out grips, joysticks, and buttons that delivers a full-on gaming experience. Available as a Kickstarter project now and shipping later this year, it looks to be another great addition to the Ohsnap line.

MacVoices #25026: CES Pepcom – Flic

Jan 24, 2025 | CES

At the Flic table at Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Laura Ruiz Asenjo demonstrated how their new Flic Duo smart button can not only control your home automation devices, but can also have accessibility and safety uses. Integrated with Apple HomeKit and Matter, and can soon be preordered at a discount.

MacVoices #25025: CES Pepcom – Rolling Square and Natura Umana

Jan 23, 2025 | CES

At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Una Besirevic, PR & Marketing Manager for Rolling Square, showed us both new and upgraded products that included new cables that have multiple connection options, upgraded Find My devices, and a new GaN charger. Then, Una introduces us to their sister company, Natura Umana, Their HumanPods earbuds are designed to interface with a host of “AI persons” and put them at your fingertips.

MacVoices #25024: CES Pepcom – Speck

Jan 23, 2025 | CES

At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, we learning about the new and expanding products offered by Speck. Taylor Emberton show off their new iPhone cases that wrap the design around the edges, the latest addition to their ClickLock line of MagSafe securely-attached accessories, and the GEMTONES earbuds and GEMTONES Infinity speakers.

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