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

Feb 17, 2026 | CES

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.

MacVoices #27076: CES – PITAKA’s Unique Aramid Fiber Woven Cases

Feb 16, 2026 | CES

In a private suite at CES, PITAKA went into detail about the unique nature of their woven Aramid fiber iPhone case lineup. With an emphasis on lightweight strength, premium feel, and distinctive woven patterns and colors, PITAKA cases balance protection, grip, and aesthetics.

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

Feb 16, 2026 | CES

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.

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

Feb 13, 2026 | CES

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.

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

Feb 13, 2026 | TV+ Talk

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 #26060: CES – Solver AI Button Adds Programmable Magnetic Buttons To Your iPhone

Feb 6, 2026 | CES

In the French Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas Thomas Pigneur, CEO of Solver AI, discussed the Solver AI button, a programmable accessory for iPhones. It attaches magnetically and works with or without phone cases. Users can access up to 1,000 actions via top or bottom button presses, including sending texts with geolocation, controlling ChatGPT, managing smart home devices, and executing iOS shortcuts. Available in seven colors for customization or just fun, it features user profiles for different scenarios.

MacVoices #26059: CES – Roam Tracker Offers Dual-Network Compatibility and What3Words Integration

Feb 6, 2026 | CES

From Eureka Park at CES, Roam is a Bluetooth tracker compatible with both Apple and Android Find My networks without requiring a separate app. It also integrates What3Words technology for precise tracking within a 3-meter radius. Aaron Pollack Co-Founder & CRO outlines the features that include a replaceable watch battery lasting up to 2 years, patented self-attachment design, and audio alerts through Find My. The device leverages cellular triangulation across both ecosystems for optimal accuracy.

MacVoices #26058: Live! – Adobe’s Past, Present, and Future, and The Thinking Game

Feb 6, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

The panel looks at Adobe’s past dominance, current challenges, and uncertain future as AI tools and lower-cost alternatives reshape the creative landscape. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet cover how generative AI, subscription fatigue, collaboration gaps, and competitors like Affinity, Canva, and Figma are changing who really needs Adobe services such as Creative Cloud, while reflecting on historical tech shifts and whether Adobe’s next chapter has already been written. A documentary recommendation wraps up this session.

MacVoices #26057: Showstoppers at CES – Strada’s Direct Drive Access Transforms Video Collaboration Workflow

Feb 5, 2026 | CES

At CES 2026 Showstoppers, Strada demonstrated their peer-to-peer file sharing system that eliminates cloud storage costs for video editors. CEO Michael Cioni explains how the platform connects cameras, hard drives, and laptops directly without uploading to cloud services, using variable bitrate encoding to stream ProRes files over any internet connection. Michael demoed the capabilities, including editing and playback, and detailed the price structure that includes a robust free option.

MacVoices #26056: Showstoppers at CES – SwipeVideo Enables Immersive Event Video Creation on Standard Devices

Feb 5, 2026 | CES

From CES 2026 and Showstoppers, Matthew Boyer, Global Sales Director for SwipeVideo, demonstrated their immersive reality video player that works on standard devices without VR. The technology synchronizes multiple camera shots from 2 to 30 cameras, allowing viewers to swipe between perspectives during live events like sports, concerts, and education. Using iPhones or professional cameras streaming in 1080p or 4K, the system maintains high resolution without buffering. A revenue-sharing model requires no upfront costs for live events with 100+ viewers.

MacVoices #26055: Showstoppers at CES – Subtle Earbuds Allow Clear Calls and Dictation in Any Environment

Feb 5, 2026 | CES

At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas Subtle demonstrated their new earbuds featuring advanced voice isolation technology. The earbuds filter out extreme background noise while capturing whispered speech, enabling clear calls in loud environments and accurate speech-to-text dictation. Co-Founders Savannah Cofer and Jackie Yang provided a very effective demo.

MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES – Home Security with Botslab’s Window and Dual-Lens Cameras

Feb 4, 2026 | CES

From CES 2026 ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, BotsLab showcases privacy-focused security cameras designed to keep data under user control. Ryne Hager talks about the features of the the W101 window camera, which records inside and outside with a physical privacy cover and local microSD storage, the upcoming W520 dual-lens camera with wide and telephoto views, spotlight tracking, and the optional local network storage without cloud subscriptions.

MacVoices #25053: Showstoppers at CES – Smart HUD Glasses from CYBERSIGHT Put Data In Your Sight Line

Feb 4, 2026 | CES

From ShowStoppers at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, CYBERSIGHT showed off their heads-up display glasses system designed for outdoor sport. Talia explains how the glasses project navigation, speed, distance, cadence, and heart rate directly into the user’s view, reducing the need to look down at a phone or watch. Safety alerts warn of approaching vehicles, and adaptive lenses adjust for day or night use, improving safety for sports such as cycling.

MacVoices #26052: Showstoppers at CES – Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeders Get Smarter

Feb 4, 2026 | CES

From CES 2026 at ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, Birdbuddy returns with major updates for smart birdwatching. Rhian Humphries, Senior PR Manager introduces Bird Buddy 2, featuring faster capture, an integrated solar panel, portrait or landscape viewing, expanded seed capacity, and AI recognition using both visuals and birdsong. For entry level users the new Bird Buddy 2 Mini brings the same core technology to a smaller, more affordable option.

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

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

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MacVoices #26060: CES – Solver AI Button Adds Programmable Magnetic Buttons To Your iPhone

MacVoices #26059: CES – Roam Tracker Offers Dual-Network Compatibility and What3Words Integration

MacVoices #26058: Live! – Adobe’s Past, Present, and Future, and The Thinking Game

MacVoices #26056: Showstoppers at CES – SwipeVideo Enables Immersive Event Video Creation on Standard Devices

MacVoices #26055: Showstoppers at CES – Subtle Earbuds Allow Clear Calls and Dictation in Any Environment

MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES – Home Security with Botslab’s Window and Dual-Lens Cameras

MacVoices #25053: Showstoppers at CES – Smart HUD Glasses from CYBERSIGHT Put Data In Your Sight Line

MacVoices #26052: Showstoppers at CES – Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeders Get Smarter

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