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MacVoices #26119: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of iPhone Photography (2)

Jeff Carlson discusses the challenges of writing the second edition of Take Control of iPhone Photography, and how changes in hardware and software affected the effort. From effort realistic screenshots to the practical challenges of Apple’s shared libraries and camera controls, Jeff explains how useful features can also create confusion, why newer hardware settings matter, and how tools like dual capture video can be powerful when matched to the right shooting situation. (Part 2)

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MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES – Home Security with Botslab’s Window and Dual-Lens Cameras

MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES – Home Security with Botslab’s Window and Dual-Lens Cameras

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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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

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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

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 #26048: Live! – A Mobile App Store Shuts Down, Spotify Raises Prices, and AI and Art

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This MacVoices Live! panel looks at the shutdown of a mobile app store experiment, Spotify’s latest price increase, and a wide-ranging debate over AI-generated music and art. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet consider a variety of factors for each, including user behavior, platform economics, artist compensation, and whether machine-generated content can truly be considered art, raising questions about creativity, intent, and how it all affects the future of media. 

MacVoices #26047: CES – STM’s Latest Bags, Cases, and Charging Options

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. 

MacVoices #26046: CES – How Vasco Uses AI and Voice Innovations To Upgrade Translation Tech

MacVoices #26046: CES – How Vasco Uses AI and Voice Innovations To Upgrade Translation Tech

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