MacVoices #26018: CES Uproar Showcase – Wyzly Turns Screen Time into a Learning Reward
From a CES showcase, Wyzly Founder and CEO Adam Adler gives us an introduction to their iOS app that lets children earn screen time by completing educational questions. Designed to reduce parent-child conflict, Wyzly combines learning, motivation, and customizable parental controls in an approachable, easy-to-administrate package.
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‘The Mac Christmas Quiz’ on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network
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MacVoices #26009: CES Unveiled – Shure Updates the MV88 Mic for USB-C
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.
MacVoices #26008: Live! – Was Spotify’s Music Stolen or Archived?
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.
MacVoices #26007: CES Unveiled – Govee Shows Off AI-Driven Lighting and Smart Appliances
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.
MacVoices #26006: CES Unveiled – Inside FeatherSnap’s Camera-Equipped Birdfeeders
At CES Unveiled 2026 in Las Vegas, Carrie Kessenich, Director of Brand Management for FeatherSnap talks about about their smart bird feeders that automatically captures photos and video of visiting birds. The system identifies species and delivers wildlife moments straight to your phone, turning backyard birdwatching into a modern, connected experience.
MacVoices #26005: CES Unveiled – DEFEND by Tactacam Brings Cellular Security Cameras Anywhere
At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, we kicked off the event we talked to Dana Reese of Tactacam, who gave us the highlights of the DEFEND a fully cellular security camera system that skips Wi-Fi and wiring for quick setup. Their app sends alerts and lets you request a photo, capture video, or jump into live view. Power is supplied by a solar panel and weather-ready battery, and offers subscription plans.
MacVoices #26004: Live! – ChatGPT Loses A Feature, Google Searches Get Less Private
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MacVoices #26003: Live! – Drone Bans, An Italian Fine, and Retaliation
A festive panel discussion dives into drone restrictions impacting DJI, Italy’s fine against Apple over app tracking prompts, and whether the U.S. will retaliate against EU tech enforcement. The group debates privacy, evidence, and financial motives, with plenty of holiday banter and Festivus grievances along the way.
MacVoices #26002: Talking AI and LLMs with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group (2)
Real-world risks and responsible use of AI kick off the second part of our conversation with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group. The group swaps scam stories (spoofed bank calls, W-2 phishing, ransomware) and how AI can amplify fraud. Ways to mitigate exposure in an AI-powered world include cyber insurance, privacy tradeoffs in popular AI tools, copyright/IP guardrails in image generation, and careful experimentation.
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