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MacVoices #26105: TV+ Talk – Kid’s Programming Undervalued, More Awards, and F1’s First Race Success

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued despite an expanding slate of films, kids programming, awards recognition, and sports success. They highlight Outcome, My Brother the Minotaur, Slow Horses, and F1, examine how awards signal depth across genres, and explore how live sports, global stars, and the Sports app are helping broaden Apple TV’s reach. 

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MacVoices #26064: Live! – Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash

MacVoices #26064: Live! – Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash

Belkin is ending support for most Wemo smart home devices, raising fresh concerns about IoT e-waste and long-term reliability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also react to a new generation of AirTags with louder alerts and longer range, share real-world tracking and wallet stories, and explains Apple Cash’s higher instant transfer fees. 

MacVoices #26063: CES – Aukey’s Latest Innovative Charging Station Covers Multiple Devices

MacVoices #26063: CES – Aukey’s Latest Innovative Charging Station Covers Multiple Devices

From CES 2026, Vanessa Ng, Marketing Specialist for Aukey, introduces the MacFusion ARC, a CES Innovation Award–winning modular charging system. The 6-in-1 design uses detachable receiver power banks that recharge wirelessly on a central hub, letting users power devices throughout the home. Featuring Qi 2.2 fast charging, active cooling, and multiple charging pad options, the system delivers a flexible option for those with multiple devices. 

MacVoices #26062: CES – UGREEN’s Latest Network Attached Storage Options

MacVoices #26062: CES – UGREEN’s Latest Network Attached Storage Options

At CES in Las Vegas, Maxi Ma, Overseas Product Manager for UGREEN, showed us the latest NAS devices. The include the NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NASync that is perfect for the entry-level user, as well as more advanced upcoming models that uses built-in AI to secure and help organize your data. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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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Chuck Joiner, creator of MacVoices, has been producing original Apple, Macintosh, and tech-focused audio and video content since 2000. With expertise acquired through a background in insurance investigation, negotiation, and litigation management, Chuck’s curiosity-driven content aims to inform and entertain.

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