data-driven discussion reviews Apple’s product performance across major categories, examines the impact of Apple silicon on Mac sales, and explores Ford’s decision to continue supporting CarPlay. Market metrics, consumer expectations, and light cultural reflections round out a thoughtful year-end conversation.
https://youtu.be/tX4n-dSQYEc At CES Unveiled, HOVERAir showed off the Aqua, a first-of-its-kind self-flying action camera designed for use on land and water. Morgan Alexander outlined its waterproof design, 4K video, sub-250g weight, and unique snorkel mode that...
Shure’s T unveils the new MV88 microphone at CES Unveiled 2026, highlighting its dual-capsule stereo design, USB-C support, and smart app controls. Built for iPhone and mobile creators, the rugged mic delivers clean, adjustable audio for podcasts, video, and field recording in almost any environment.
Is Spotify archiving culture or exploiting it? This episode explores the ethics of music streaming, artist compensation, and global access to creative works. From libraries and licensing models to video game preservation, the panel debates how digital culture should be shared, protected, and passed on to future generations.
At CES Unveiled 2026, Matthew Ungar, Marketing Manager for Govee shows off the company’s newest smart lighting and home innovations. Highlights include LumaBlend Plus for richer color control, dynamic ceiling lights that mimic natural skies, an AI lighting assistant, and a nugget ice maker designed to bring restaurant-style convenience into the home.
A frank panel discussion explores Apple’s AI leadership shakeup, delayed Siri features, and whether the company can balance privacy, innovation, and external partnerships in a rapidly accelerating AI landscape.
The panel swaps stories from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, highlighting smart tech buys, overlooked gems, and a few near-misses. Beyond the shopping lists, the conversation takes a thoughtful turn—calling out deal fatigue, questionable discounts, and the frustration loyal customers feel when promos favor newcomers—while still enjoying the thrill of finding gear that truly earns its place.
The final Holiday Gift Guide segment wraps the year with standout practical picks: a portable Philips Hue Go smart lamp, TSA-friendly multi-tools (including an everyday-carry barrette), an Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charging station to reduce cable clutter, and Type It For Me 7 for fast text expansion. Travel gets attention too with a compact airplane phone mount for comfortable movie watching on cramped flights.
The second part of our final 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide delivers a mix of low-tech problem solvers and smart power picks. Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Kirk McElhearn select an interior windshield cleaner, a MagSafe ring mount for comfortable caseless use at home, and suction-based phone chargers/stands to keep devices charged and easy to find. The picks also include a USB-C rechargeable numeric pad, experience gifts like concert tickets, a rechargeable electric candle lighter, and a fun gaming recommendation. (Part 2)
Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Kirk McElhearn and Chuck Joiner wrap up the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides wraps up with “best of the rest” episodes, packed with practical picks and plenty of laughs. Highlights include keyboard travel cases, socks, portable power options, dictation software, a motorized TV mount, a light, and compact multi-port chargers. (Part 1)
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner close out 2025 by assessing Apple TV’s year—awards recognition, strategy, and the ongoing marketing puzzle. They preview upcoming releases like F1, Hijack, and Tehran, debate sports and bundling, and share standout favorites including Slow Horses, Prime Target, The Morning Show, Mythic Quest, and Foundation.
The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide continues with Brittany Smith, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner making the picks. They include an affordable Bluetooth blood pressure monitor that syncs to Health, a whimsical LEGO gingerbread Star Wars piece, and a double recommendation of an Audible subscription and a book that covers Apple from a different angle. An app pick, a feline-oriented calendar, and a push to learn large language models responsibly finishes off this guide. (Part 2)
This installment of the holiday gift guide features Brittany Smith and Mike Potter sharing standout picks ranging from stylish backpacks and powerful travel chargers to compact cables, AI-powered webcams, and tools for extending the life of older Macs. The conversation offers practical, creative gift ideas that blend portability, productivity, and smart tech upgrades.
Jeff Carlson dives deeper into watchOS 26 changes, from a redesigned Workout app and expanded customization to Workout Buddy’s friendly audio updates. He also points out new Control Center options, Smart Stack hints, Focus-based watch face switching, and Ultra 3 satellite support. The discussion reinforces how an updated guide can reveal the small features that make the watch feel more personal and useful.
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