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MacVoices #26075: CES – XREAL’s Platform Agnostic Immersive Glasses

Feb 16, 2026 | CES

At CES in Las Vegas, Taylor Szabo, Global PR Manager for XREAL, introduces their platform-agnostic AR glasses that connect via USB-C to devices like laptops, tablets, and phones to create immersive personal displays. Taylor highlights their OLED panels, gaming-friendly refresh rates, Bose-integrated audio, and comfortable design. XREAL has multiple models and pricing tiers, including a new partnership geared to gamers.

MacVoices #26051: Live! – 25 years of Wikipedia and Where It Fits In An AI World

Feb 4, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

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 #26042: CES – Replace Your Mouse with Prolo’s Gesture-Controlled Ring

Jan 30, 2026 | CES

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.

MacVoices #26032: Pepcom at CES – Keychron’s Latest Features Low Latency, Better Battery, Online Setup

Jan 28, 2026 | CES

From Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Paul Tan, COO for Keychron, about the new Q Ultra Series keyboards, their best yet. Highlights include an 8K wireless polling rate with ultra-low latency, exceptional battery life measured in months, a premium CNC-milled aluminum build, upgraded switches, and browser-based configuration that eliminates software downloads that allow for deep customization.

MacVoices #26020: Live! – AI Every Day, Slop Concerns, Tech Adoption Cycles and Learning Phases

Jan 23, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

A wide-ranging discussion about how AI is becoming a seamless part of everyday software, often without users noticing. The panel weighs the benefits against the rise of “AI slop,” compares the current moment to earlier tech adoption cycles, and examines the business realities powering AI. The conversation also touches on social media fragmentation and a notable, ongoing tech legal battle.

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MacVoices #26018: CES Uproar Showcase – Wyzly Turns Screen Time into a Learning Reward

Jan 22, 2026 | CES

https://youtu.be/2-j-dSCfq-E From a CES showcase, Wyzly Founder and CEO Adam Adler gives us an introduction to their iOS app that lets children earn screen time by completing educational questions. Designed to reduce parent-child conflict, Wyzly combines learning,...

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...

MacVoices #26013: CES Unveiled – Gesture-Based Control with Naqi Logix

Jan 20, 2026 | CES

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.

MacVoices #26001: Talking AI and LLMs with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group (1)

Jan 2, 2026 | Interview

The first part of an appearance at The Long Island Macintosh Users Group digs into large language models, real-world AI use, and Apple’s philosophy. The conversation ranges from productivity and creativity to ethics, privacy, and deepfakes. Why experimentation, transparency, and skepticism matter as AI becomes part of everyday workflows starts with participation from the group. (1)

MacVoices #25314: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #7 (1)

Dec 16, 2025 | Gift Guides

This installment of the holiday gift guide features Brittany Smith and Mike Potter sharing standout picks ranging from stylish backpacks and powerful travel chargers to compact cables, AI-powered webcams, and tools for extending the life of older Macs. The conversation offers practical, creative gift ideas that blend portability, productivity, and smart tech upgrades.

MacVoices #25305: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 (1)

Dec 5, 2025 | Gift Guides

The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide series continues as the panel shares practical tech ideas for Apple users, from a 16-port USB hub and a powerful 75W USB-C charger to a MagSafe camera grip and a slim portable monitor. They also explain how to get great deals through Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store while trading stories about hubs, mice, and multi-display travel setups.

MacVoices #25300 – MacVoices Update – 2025-11

Nov 30, 2025 | Updates

Chuck delivers the November 2025 update, highlighting ongoing Holiday Gift Guides, extra episodes in the feed, and an upcoming discussion on AI with a user group. He explains the push for shorter, more focused shows and promotes the MacVoices Flipboard magazines and how-to content, as well as the monthly Support Report.

MacVoices #25285: Live! – Apple’s Lobbying, Stolen Secrets Presentations, and Affinity Suite Goes Free

Nov 17, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The panel explores Apple’s EU lobbying spend, the bizarre case of stolen trade secrets presented publicly, and Canva’s move to make the Affinity suite free. They compare Adobe’s dominance, discuss AI-powered creative tools, and consider how shifting business models could reshape the design ecosystem.

MacVoices #25281: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman on Take Control, Liquid Glass, Public Betas (1)

Nov 11, 2025 | Take Control

Glenn Fleishman joins Chuck Joiner to explore Apple’s latest OS evolutions, including the controversial Liquid Glass interface, iPadOS 26 multitasking, and the importance of cross-device consistency. They also dive into Take Control’s role in helping users adapt to Apple’s constant redesigns and why understanding “the basics” still matters for every Mac, iPhone, and iPad user.

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