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Member of the MacVoices Live! panel dive into early hands-on impressions of the new MacBook Neo, highlighting its lightweight design, surprising performance, and emphasis on fun over raw power. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet cover real-world workflows, battery life, portability, and compatibility, along with trade-offs like screen quality and speed limitations. Find out why the Neo is a hit with panel members, regardless of their use cases.
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MacVoices #26028: Pepcom at CES – Strapsicle Re-Defines How You Hold Your iPad
From Pepcom at CES 2026, Ben Stanley, Head of Product for Strapsicle, shows of an innovative iPad case designed to make holding and using an iPad easier and safer. Inspired by a real-world family accident, the product integrates adjustable hand straps into the case to improve comfort, reduce fatigue, and prevent drops. The discussion covers accessibility benefits, thoughtful design details, build quality, use cases, pricing, and availability.
MacVoices #26027: Pepcom at CES – Ottocast Brings Profiles, Cameras, and Streaming to CarPlay
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MacVoices #26026: Pepcom at CES – Xebec’s Latest Three-Screen Solution for Laptops
From CES 2026 in Las Vegas at Pepcom, Alex Levine, CEO and Co-Founder of Xebec, talks about their new Tri-Screen 3 portable monitor system. The updated design features larger 13.3-inch displays, a rugged aluminum build, and a single-cable connection for both Windows and Mac laptops. With improved stability for laptop use, fast deployment, and travel-ready durability, Tri-Screen 3 solves the multi-screen deficiency suffered by so many business travelers.
MacVoices #26025: Live! – CES Highlights, A Scam Warning, Smart Legos, Antigravity
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MacVoices #26024: Pepcom at CES – Chamelo’s Instant Tint Glasses and Goggles
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.
MacVoices #26023: Pepcom at CES – How Rescue Retriever Guides Firefighters to Pets
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MacVoices #26022: Pepcom at CES – ShiftCam’s Rigs, Filters, Lenses, Storage for Serious Mobile Creators
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MacVoices #26021: Pepcom at CES – Scosche Debuts More Chargers, Mounts, Locators, and Batteries
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MacVoices #26020: Live! – AI Every Day, Slop Concerns, Tech Adoption Cycles and Learning Phases
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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