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MacVoices #27076: CES – PITAKA’s Unique Aramid Fiber Woven Cases
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
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MacVoices #26074: CES – RØDE Brings Multi-Camera Production to Creators
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
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.
MacVoices #27072: CES – Nextbase Expands Real Dashcam Tech Through OEM Partnerships
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MacVoices #26071: Live! – Meta Subscriptions, Epic and Google Get Cozy, Claude, Vimeo, Galaxy Trifold Pricing
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MacVoices #26070: CES – OpenFit Pro Leads Shokz’s Push Into Advanced Open-Ear Options
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MacVoices #26068: Apple Info Leaked, Camo vs. Apple, Pantone, Adobe AI, and Android in Utah
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