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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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MacVoices #26005: CES Unveiled – DEFEND by Tactacam Brings Cellular Security Cameras Anywhere

MacVoices #26005: CES Unveiled – DEFEND by Tactacam Brings Cellular Security Cameras Anywhere

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, we kicked off the event we talked to Dana Reese of Tactacam, who gave us the highlights of the DEFEND a fully cellular security camera system that skips Wi-Fi and wiring for quick setup. Their app sends alerts and lets you request a photo, capture video, or jump into live view. Power is supplied by a solar panel and weather-ready battery, and offers subscription plans. 

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MacVoices #25320: Live! – The MacVoices Live! Panel’s Holiday Purchases

MacVoices #25320: Live! – The MacVoices Live! Panel’s Holiday Purchases

The panel swaps stories from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, highlighting smart tech buys, overlooked gems, and a few near-misses. Beyond the shopping lists, the conversation takes a thoughtful turn—calling out deal fatigue, questionable discounts, and the frustration loyal customers feel when promos favor newcomers—while still enjoying the thrill of finding gear that truly earns its place.

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MacVoices #25050: CES Showstoppers – Gardyn

MacVoices #25050: CES Showstoppers – Gardyn

The last thing you would expect to find at ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas was a garden, but that’s exactly what Gardyn was showing. Chief Experience Officer Nicolas Chikhani explained how their hydroponic system that includes cameras and lights lets you grow plants, flowers, and vegetables in a small, vertical arrangement with minimal effort. Even better, Kelby AI  monitors your plants constantly and provides details on what needs to be done to keep things healthy and growing. Maintenance is minimized and enjoyment is maximized. 

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MacVoices #25035: CES – Nuwa

MacVoices #25035: CES – Nuwa

We first met Marc Tuinier, the “Chief Pen Salesman” of Nuwa two years ago when their Nuwa Pen was more of an idea than a product. Two years later Nuwa had a product that is almost ready to ship and a booth on the show floor at CES in Las Vegas. Nuwa Pen lets you write on any piece of paper and capture what you wrote wirelessly and digitally to your iPhone, effectively giving you two copies. Marc shows us how it works, how their handwriting recognition can make the digital copy into text, and why nothing quite completely replaces analog writing. 

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