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MacVoices #26081: Live! – The Many AI Angles of The Super Bowl; Apple Sport App and Golf

MacVoices #26081: Live! – The Many AI Angles of The Super Bowl; Apple Sport App and Golf

Feb 23, 2026 |

How AI intersected with the Super Bowl, from ads packed with generative effects to concerns about creative authenticity and actor likeness rights was discussed by David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. Also part of the conversation were the ads for AI services themselves. The panel also evaluated Apple’s Sports app for real-time score tracking and discuss shifting broadcast models as major sports move behind streaming paywalls, raising questions about accessibility, media fragmentation, and the growing digital divide in sports entertainment. 

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MacVoices #26080: Live! – Encouraging Encryption, Secure Signal Messaging, and 8K TVs

MacVoices #26080: Live! – Encouraging Encryption, Secure Signal Messaging, and 8K TVs

Feb 20, 2026 |

The panel starts out by discussing a major deal for Apple TV and what it could mean for their content ambitions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa debate encryption initiatives, comparing Signal and Messages security, including open source, metadata, and device safety considerations. The session wraps with commentary on the apparent abandonment of about 8K TVs due to cost, lack of content, and limited real-world viewing benefits. 

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MacVoices #26079: Live! – Changes To Buying A Mac; Volvo, Kia, and CarPlay

MacVoices #26079: Live! – Changes To Buying A Mac; Volvo, Kia, and CarPlay

Feb 19, 2026 |

Apple’s new Mac purchasing flow that starts with a base model and adds options is debated by the  MacVoices Live! panel, weighing flexibility against harder price comparisons for businesses and planners. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa discuss supply chains, memory pricing, and reseller impacts. The conversation then shifts to automotive news, praising Volvo’s continued CarPlay support and exploring Kia/Hyundai’s planned CarPlay Ultra adoption and broader implications for in-car software. 

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MacVoices #26078: Live! – New Home Architecture, A Vision Pro Anniversary, and Earnings Call Analysis

MacVoices #26078: Live! – New Home Architecture, A Vision Pro Anniversary, and Earnings Call Analysis

Feb 18, 2026 |

The MacVoices Live! panel dives into several topics including record earnings driven by strong iPhone demand and growing services revenue and how supply constraints and shifting Wall Street sentiment affects the future. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa discuss Apple’s rare security updates for Catalina and Big Sur, the transition to the new Home architecture, and the two-year milestone of Vision Pro, reflecting on its software maturity and future potential.

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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

Feb 17, 2026 |

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 #26024: Pepcom at CES – Chamelo’s Instant Tint Glasses and Goggles

MacVoices #26024: Pepcom at CES – Chamelo’s Instant Tint Glasses and Goggles

Jan 26, 2026 |

From Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Chuck talks with Stephon Narbury about Chamelo’s electronically tint-changing eyewear. The glasses and ski goggles shift from clear to dark in a fraction of a second, reducing glare and fog while adapting to changing light. Battery-powered for all-day use, the lineup also includes blue-light blocking and prismatic options aimed at sports and everyday wear. 

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MacVoices #26022: Pepcom at CES – ShiftCam’s Rigs, Filters, Lenses, Storage for Serious Mobile Creators

MacVoices #26022: Pepcom at CES – ShiftCam’s Rigs, Filters, Lenses, Storage for Serious Mobile Creators

Jan 25, 2026 |

At Pepcom during CES 2026, ShiftCam unveils a new ProRig system with more mounting points, stability, and a redesigned filter lineup for better cinematography. Founder and CEO Benson KL Chiu explains how their company is working to make mobile creation even better with options such as their Explore lens kits, including telephoto and macro options and Plank, a phone-first SSD line built for high-bandwidth ProRes shooting. 

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MacVoices #26020: Live! – AI Every Day, Slop Concerns, Tech Adoption Cycles and Learning Phases

MacVoices #26020: Live! – AI Every Day, Slop Concerns, Tech Adoption Cycles and Learning Phases

Jan 23, 2026 |

A wide-ranging discussion about how AI is becoming a seamless part of everyday software, often without users noticing. The panel weighs the benefits against the rise of “AI slop,” compares the current moment to earlier tech adoption cycles, and examines the business realities powering AI. The conversation also touches on social media fragmentation and a notable, ongoing tech legal battle.

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MacVoices #26019: Pepcom at CES – Stuff Manufacturing Is Bringing Silicone Production To The U.S.

MacVoices #26019: Pepcom at CES – Stuff Manufacturing Is Bringing Silicone Production To The U.S.

Jan 22, 2026 |

From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Hans Dose, founder of Stuff Manufacturing, who shares how tariffs pushed him to open a U.S.-based silicone factory. Hans how using silicone results in faster production cycles, lower tooling costs, and better IP protection. Hans shows off a new patented MagSafe accessory and explains how his factory will support other brands with domestic manufacturing. 

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MacVoices #26017: CES Unveiled – Plaud’s Wearable AI Note-Taker Gains New Features

MacVoices #26017: CES Unveiled – Plaud’s Wearable AI Note-Taker Gains New Features

Jan 22, 2026 |

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Stella Hall, Head of Americas Marketing for Plaud, talks about the rise of AI note-taking and the features of the NotePin S, their newest product. Stella explains how the device captures conversations on demand, highlights key moments, and quickly delivers structured summaries. The discussion also addresses privacy safeguards, encryption, compliance standards, and growing interest from many different user categories, particularly journalists, doctors, and sales professionals. 

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