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.
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.
In Eureka Park at CES 2026, Prolo Ring showed off a smart ring that replaces many mouse and keyboard functions using touch gestures. Dr. Joey Cheng demonstrated how Prolo Ring supports cursor control, navigation, media playback, and custom macros through multiple gesture modes. Compatible across platforms via Bluetooth HID, it requires no drivers and can control multiple devices.
From Pepcom at CES 2026, Andrew Green, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for Twelve South, gives us a tour of their latest offerings that are both functional and stylish. r visits the 12 South booth to explore new and updated accessories. Highlights include the a wall-mounted MagSafe charger, new stands for iPhone and iPad that enable flexible workstation setups at home or on the go, the AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth transmitter for in-flight audio, and a new leather Valet tray that discreetly integrates wireless charging into a stylish home accessory.
A CES Unveiled discussion introduces Naqi, a wearable controller that enables hands-free input through subtle finger and hand movements. The conversation highlights accessibility benefits, productivity use cases, and how gesture-based control can complement traditional keyboards and pointing devices.
The second part of our final 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide delivers a mix of low-tech problem solvers and smart power picks. Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Kirk McElhearn select an interior windshield cleaner, a MagSafe ring mount for comfortable caseless use at home, and suction-based phone chargers/stands to keep devices charged and easy to find. The picks also include a USB-C rechargeable numeric pad, experience gifts like concert tickets, a rechargeable electric candle lighter, and a fun gaming recommendation. (Part 2)
The panel dives into the controversy over an app used to track ICE agents, debating First Amendment rights, privacy, and potential misuse. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, David Ginsburg, and Web Bixby also explore TikTok’s possible Americanized version, Jack Dorsey’s new Bluetooth messaging app, and Napster’s surprising comeback with holographic avatars.
At NAB Show 2025, Saramonic introduced the Ultra 2.4 GHz wireless audio system, featuring 32-bit float recording, time code synchronization, IPX5 water resistance, and wide device compatibility. The Ultra offers exceptional range, direct app and touchscreen control, and camera presets, and optional Sony MI Shoe support for seamless digital audio. Joe Nassar, USA Brand Marketing Manager for Saramonic, delivers the tour.
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.
https://youtu.be/zQAPYmeVz7U At CES in Las Vegas, we talked to Dr. Lorenzo Maria Bonelli of Rolling Square as they showed off their latest products that are available and some that are coming later this year. They include a laptop charger that you sit your laptop on...
https://youtu.be/4CFdBBWUgak At CES in Las Vegas, we got to see a different kind of smart home device controller when Gerry Koser, Business Development Manager for Linxura, gave us a briefing on their hardware device that lets you control up to 52 of your devices in...
https://youtu.be/aVlO45gQmuU In the Sway Premium Audio suite at CES in Las Vegas, Chris Pusateri walked us through a few models in the broad range of their speaker products including a portable karaoke speaker, magnetic iPhone speaker, and different models of...
https://youtu.be/-Qk3EWuSHYA Outside at CES in Las Vegas we had a chilly conversation with Lisa Mathis, Head of Marketing, North America for SOUNDBOKS. Representing themselves as the best "speaker brand you haven’t heard of yet”, Lisa explained their origins at a...
At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas, we learned about the latest edition of the Unistellar telescope that makes astronomy even easier and more automatic. CEO Laurent Marfisi took us through the new features, the eyepiece option, and more. Show Notes: Support: ...
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