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MacVoices #26085: TV+ Talk – Tehran Tragedy, MLS Access Changes, and Apple’s Sports Expansion

MacVoices #26085: TV+ Talk – Tehran Tragedy, MLS Access Changes, and Apple’s Sports Expansion

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss major Apple TV news, starting with the tragic death of Tehran co-creator Dana Idan. They then discuss MLS Season Pass returning with improved access, including  the implications of reduced paywall friction and recap viewer options. Finally, Apple’s sports distribution deal via EverPass and award wins tied to the F1 film highlight the evolution and excellence of the streaming services’s options. Hijack stands out as a specific example, with character depth bringing a different dimension to a familiar genre. 

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MacVoices #26084: MacVoices Update 2026-02

MacVoices #26084: MacVoices Update 2026-02

In the February 2026 Update, Chuck recaps the CES coverage, including wrap-up blog posts and a single listing for all related interviews. He highlights the ongoing curation of practical tips in MacVoices Magazine, outlines a new submission method for questions for the Tuesday live show and reviews patron benefits, sponsor thanks, and upcoming plans for NAB coverage. 

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MacVoices #26083: Live! – Zuck’s Delusions, Lyrics, Age Verification, and A Congrats on 11

MacVoices #26083: Live! – Zuck’s Delusions, Lyrics, Age Verification, and A Congrats on 11

The MacVoices Live! panel critiques Mark Zuckerberg’s blame of Apple for his issues, debate whether music lyrics should be locked behind YouTube Premium, and examines how different generations consume music. David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs also discuss Discord’s proposed age verification and privacy risks, and their reversal after user protests. The discussion wraps with congratulations to Apple World Today’s anniversary and commentary on Xfinity internet frustrations and broadband access realities. 

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MacVoices #26082: Live! – CarPlay, Apple Device Harmony, Random Chat App Removal, and a Scam Ad Bill

MacVoices #26082: Live! – CarPlay, Apple Device Harmony, Random Chat App Removal, and a Scam Ad Bill

Unusual Apple and tech topics fill this episode, including CarPlay integration on personal watercraft, highlighting both navigation potential and safety concerns. David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine how Apple Watch and connected devices can aid criminal investigations, and review features that create seamless interaction across Apple devices. The conversation also explores Apple’s removal of anonymous chat apps and a proposed U.S. bill targeting scam ads on social platforms. 

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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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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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