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MacVoices #26064: Live! – Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash

Feb 10, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

Belkin is ending support for most Wemo smart home devices, raising fresh concerns about IoT e-waste and long-term reliability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also react to a new generation of AirTags with louder alerts and longer range, share real-world tracking and wallet stories, and explains Apple Cash’s higher instant transfer fees.

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

Feb 4, 2026 | CES

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.

MacVoices #26041: Live! – What Gemini Means for Apple Intelligence; No Copilot Off Switch

Jan 30, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Apple’s decision to partner with Google’s Gemini models as part of its upcoming AI strategy, considering privacy, control, and execution timelines among the factors. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea debate whether this move strengthens Apple Intelligence while preserving on-device and private cloud safeguards, and contrast it with Microsoft’s all-in Copilot approach, which lacks an off switch and gives users no choices.

MacVoices #26016: Live! – Social Media Warning Labels, Brain Gear, and the M4 Mac Mini

Jan 21, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/K6repiCL62g New York’s proposed warning labels for social media was the topic of a discussion questioning whether lawmakers understand the real drivers of addiction and the privacy cost of age verification. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius,...

MacVoices #26015: CES Unveiled – Fighting Email Overload with MAILVISTA

Jan 20, 2026 | CES

https://youtu.be/6KcIoJueIT8 At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Jessica Bay introduces MAILVISTA, a digital assistant designed to tame email overload. Jessica explains how the service organizes, prioritizes, and summarizes messages to highlight what truly matters. The...

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MacVoices #25262: Live! – Sora and IP, What Are YOU Hiding, Instagram Reels, and Hulu Morphs

Oct 17, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Discussion covers Sora’s deepfake and IP issues, the opt-out paradox, and privacy tactics like CV Dazzle. The crew unpacks Instagram’s push to Reels, Hulu’s absorption into Disney bundles, the end of TiVo DVRs, and what ATSC 3.0 may mean for over-the-air viewers.

MacVoices #25261: Live! – Epic’s Latest Complaints, Gemini Privacy, A Surprise AOL Acquisition

Oct 16, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Epic’s latest round of complaints against Apple’s App Store leads to laughs and frustration before the panel dives into serious concerns over Google’s Gemini privacy issues and AI-driven search. The group also reacts to Bending Spoons’ billion-dollar acquisition spree—including AOL—and what it might mean for the future of tech and data control.

MacVoices #25259: Live! – Rivian’s CarPlay Position, More UK Cloud Demands, FCC iPhone Leaks

Oct 14, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Rivian’s rejection of Apple CarPlay sparks debate about automakers’ growing control over in-car technology and data. The panel also examines subscription-based vehicle features, Apple’s CarPlay Ultra hurdles, and the UK’s latest push for an encryption backdoor, raising fresh questions about privacy and trust in the connected age.

MacVoices #25257: Live! – Macs in Enterprise AI, An FCC Leak, and Xiaomi Copycats

Oct 10, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

M-series Macs are emerging as serious AI inference machines thanks to unified memory and on-device privacy. The discussion spans enterprise adoption, small language models, and corporate data rules—then pivots to an alleged FCC iPhone 16e leak, Xiaomi’s Apple clones, and the rise of convincing AI fakes.

MacVoices #25244: Live! – Plex Breach Warnings, Apple Watch Health Win, and TikTok Uncertainty

Sep 24, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Another Plex breach highlights password hygiene, MFA, and passkeys. The panel reviews FDA approval of Apple Watch hypertension detection and its health impact, plus the latest Apple Sports app updates with CarPlay integration. They close with TikTok’s uncertain U.S. status, concerns over China’s algorithm control, and broader issues of social media manipulation and privacy.

MacVoices #25238: Live! – Google Avoids Disaster, Apple’s Benefit; An AI Assistant On Your TV?

Sep 16, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Google escapes a breakup in its antitrust case but must share limited data, while Apple secures billions from its Google search deal. The panel debates whether antitrust remedies punish innovation, investor responses, and the rise of AI assistants on smart TVs—plus Clippy’s odd return as a protest symbol.

MacVoices #25232: Live! – Replacing Facebook

Sep 8, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The panel explores whether platforms like Discord, Reddit, Mastodon, or Blue Sky could realistically replace Facebook’s role in community groups. They weigh generational challenges, user adoption barriers, and compare these shifts to Zoom’s rapid rise during the pandemic. The discussion closes with predictions for Apple’s upcoming September event and reflections on privacy, usability, and platform loyalty.

MacVoices #25230: Live! – Intel Investment Debate and Bluesky’s Mississippi Exit

Sep 4, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The U.S. government’s $8.9 billion stake in Intel sparks debate over national security, bailouts, and political precedent. The panel also explores Intel’s struggles, the CHIPS Act, and global competition. In a separate discussion, Blue Sky’s decision to leave Mississippi highlights the growing clash between privacy concerns and strict age-verification laws in social media.

MacVoices #25229: Live! – Gemini and Siri, The FTC’s Encryption Demands, Y Combinator and Epic

Sep 3, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Apple’s rumored partnership with Google’s Gemini AI to enhance Siri sparks debate over privacy, antitrust issues, and big tech alliances. The panel also examines the FTC’s encryption warnings, Y Combinator’s support of Epic in its App Store fight, and Meta’s alleged privacy violations, highlighting the complex challenges of balancing innovation, trust, and accountability.

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MacVoices #26064: Live! – Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash

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

MacVoices #26041: Live! – What Gemini Means for Apple Intelligence; No Copilot Off Switch

MacVoices #26016: Live! – Social Media Warning Labels, Brain Gear, and the M4 Mac Mini

MacVoices #26015: CES Unveiled – Fighting Email Overload with MAILVISTA

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MacVoices #25262: Live! – Sora and IP, What Are YOU Hiding, Instagram Reels, and Hulu Morphs

MacVoices #25261: Live! – Epic’s Latest Complaints, Gemini Privacy, A Surprise AOL Acquisition

MacVoices #25257: Live! – Macs in Enterprise AI, An FCC Leak, and Xiaomi Copycats

MacVoices #25238: Live! – Google Avoids Disaster, Apple’s Benefit; An AI Assistant On Your TV?

MacVoices #25229: Live! – Gemini and Siri, The FTC’s Encryption Demands, Y Combinator and Epic

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