A packed panel session spans Anchor’s battery recalls, airline safety with lithium power banks, iPhone durability tests, and Apple’s growing repairability. The group dissects ExpressVPN’s new ad-supported EventVPN, debates the limits of free VPNs, and laughs through Facebook’s AI dating experiment—mixing tech insight, humor, and Apple updates in equal measure.
In Part 3, the panel weighs iPhone 17 updates: vapor-chamber cooling, larger batteries, a widened camera deck with triple 48MP sensors, square-format capture, 3,000-nit displays, and up to 2TB storage. They compare AirPods’ translation “wow” to phones’ incremental gains, discuss creators’ workflows, and even assess Apple’s moody event production and refreshed case materials.
At NAB Show in Las Vegas, Casper Hanney, the Founder of Ghost Kits introduces a hybrid Wi-Fi router and cellular hotspot designed for camera-to-cloud workflows. Compatible with any Wi-Fi-enabled camera or device, Ghost Kits ensures seamless cloud uploads—even in remote areas—by automatically switching networks. With flexible data plans, 6–12 hour battery life, and pre-orders now open, it’s a versatile tool for modern video production.
At NAB Show 2025, OBSBOT showcased the upgraded Tail 2 camera, featuring 5x optical and 12x total zoom, improved AI tracking, integrated I/O ports, and a rotating lens for full-resolution vertical video. It offers 4K60 video, six-hour battery life, and NDI support, making it a powerful all-in-one solution for mobile and studio streaming.
At NAB Show 2025, Donovan Davis, Product Specialist for Osmo for DJI showcases the Osmo Mobile 7 gamble with a new tracking module that works with any app, built-in tripod, lighting controls, and 10-hour battery life. The DJI Mic Mini offers compact wireless audio with Bluetooth and receiver options. The RS-4 Mini gimbal supports both smartphones and mirrorless cameras, featuring customizable controls, gesture tracking, and 13-hour battery life.
At The Digital Experience by Pepcom in Las Vegas, Chelsea Fanning, Senior Copy Writer for iOttie, tells us how their new cooling iPhone magnetic dash mount cools your phone, which improves battery efficiency and battery life. This edition of MacVoices is supported by...
At The Digital Experience by Pepcom in Las Vegas, Alex Levine, CEO and Co-Founder of Xebec, talks about their CES announcements that include a solution that provides two extension screens to a laptop, effectively creating a three-screen workspace. Alex demonstrates...
From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Dr. Jules Hammond of Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells (BeFC) shows off a paper battery that will be used in medical applications. Because it uses industry standard enzymes to create electricity, it is environmentally sound and has unique...
At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Hyper introduced a new backpack that sports integrated FindMy, a battery compartment and routing that allows you to charge all your devices while inside, and superior protection for those devices. Barry Miller, Vice President of Sales and...
David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Mike Schmitz continue the discussion of new Apple hardware by wrapping up the iPhone 13, and moving on to the iPad mini 6 and why it just might be the perfect iPad for...
Sharon Cooksey of Kidde takes us through the latest features of their home smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms that can be both hardwired as well as battery operated. Sharon talks about why our escape time from a fire has dropped in recent years, how their alarms...
In this Briefing, Chuck reviews the myCharge Hub Turbo, a charger/battery/power bank that hits all the sweet spots, including power, connectivity, price, and convenience. MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at...
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, myCharge was showing their external battery pack that not only has both Lightning and USB-C cables built in, but also foldable outlet prongs for charging. Laura Baumgartner profiles the unit and highlights the fast charging...
At CES in Las Vegas, Nancy de Fays and Quentin Malgaud of LINEDOCK showed off the latest models of their MacBook and MacBook Pro dock that features extra battery life, nine ports, and on-board FLASH storage. Nancy and Quentin talk about their upcoming models for both...
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