MacVoices #26104: Live! – Apple’s Wise AI Play, Trifolds, Perplexity’s Computer, Claude x 2
Apple’s measured AI strategy is the topic of a compelling article by Horace Dediu, arguing that restraint and flexibility may prove smarter than heavy investment. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet discuss the conclusions before moving on to improvements in voice assistant reliability, the collapse of Samsung’s tri-fold phone, and Apple’s cautious stance on foldables. The conversation wraps up with AI hardware experiments, increased Claude access, and new private workspace tools that signal a shift toward more personalized computing environments from both new and legacy players.
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MacVoices #26055: Showstoppers at CES – Subtle Earbuds Allow Clear Calls and Dictation in Any Environment
At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas Subtle demonstrated their new earbuds featuring advanced voice isolation technology. The earbuds filter out extreme background noise while capturing whispered speech, enabling clear calls in loud environments and accurate speech-to-text dictation. Co-Founders Savannah Cofer and Jackie Yang provided a very effective demo.
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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 #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.
MacVoices #26051: Live! – 25 years of Wikipedia and Where It Fits In An AI World
Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary sparked a discussion of its evolution as a research tool and how it compares with AI systems. The discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet explores academic attitudes toward Wikipedia, the need to teach responsible source verification, and how AI is reshaping classrooms and workplaces. The panel also debates whether AI truly boosts productivity and reacts to new ChatGPT subscription tiers that introduce ads.
MacVoices #26050: Showstoppers at CES – OWC’s New Cable and Creator Tools With More Storage
From CES 2026 and ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, OWC’s Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor spotlights new Thunderbolt 5 workflow gear for professionals. Highlights include the first certified 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, massive-capacity ThunderBlade X12 storage up to 192TB, an 8TB bus-powered Envoy Ultra, a dock with dual 10G Ethernet plus 2.5G, and the new StudioSat hybrid NVMe/SATA solution with downstream Thunderbolt ports and USB-A.
MacVoices #26049: CES – Rolling Square Updates Hardware Products and Introduces A Camera
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MacVoices #26048: Live! – A Mobile App Store Shuts Down, Spotify Raises Prices, and AI and Art
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MacVoices #26047: CES – STM’s Latest Bags, Cases, and Charging Options
On the show floor at CES Tracy Smith, Head of Marketing & Branding for STM Goods highlights their new designs for laptop backpacks, iPad cases and charging accessories. Tracy walks through updated DuxPack backpacks with limited-edition colorways, redesigned rugged iPad cases with improved magnets and stylus storage, and a sculptural vertical three-in-one wireless charger that blends functionality with modern design.
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