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MacVoices #26249: Briefing – The Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light and SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor

MacVoices #26249: Briefing – The Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light and SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor

Sep 4, 2026 |

This MacVoices Briefing compares the Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light and SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor, two solutions for framing shots while using an iPhone’s best camera. Factors in choosing include MagSafe mounting, wired versus Wi-Fi connections, screen size, touch controls, lighting, battery life, compatibility, portability, pricing, and flexibility. Chuck talks about how to determine help which monitor is best for your different shooting needs, and  how he solved the choice question. 

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MacVoices #26236: Briefing – Buying A Travel Monitor

MacVoices #26236: Briefing – Buying A Travel Monitor

Aug 19, 2026 |

Portable travel monitors can transform productivity on the road by adding valuable screen space without much cost or bulk. Chuck’s Briefing compares 1080p and 4K options, discusses USB-C and HDMI connections, and power and battery considerations. Built-in audio, protective covers and stands, and why these minimalist monitors might not be just for travel are all part of why an inexpensive second display can make working with multiple apps far easier. 

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MacVoices #26127: NAB – Shure’s Latest Phone Microphone Solutions

MacVoices #26127: NAB – Shure’s Latest Phone Microphone Solutions

Apr 24, 2026 |

From NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, Broadcast Blinds’ CEO Rick Smith reviews their expertise in controlling natural light for video production and introduces a new portable solution. Designed for mobile crews and prosumer creators, the unit uses layered gels and scrims to manage brightness and background exposure. Quick setup and adjustable light reduction make it practical for changing conditions, expanding its use beyond studios to sports, field reporting, and on-location content creation. 

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

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

Feb 16, 2026 |

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. 

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MacVoices #25318: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #8 (2)

MacVoices #25318: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #8 (2)

Dec 19, 2025 |

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) 

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MacVoices #25306: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 (2)

MacVoices #25306: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 (2)

Dec 7, 2025 |

This holiday gift guide panel shares practical tech presents for Apple fans and travelers, including a 16-port USB hub, a money-saving approach to Apple’s refurbished hardware store, compact GAN chargers, a versatile MagSafe camera grip, and a slim portable monitor. They explain how these accessories improve everyday and on-the-road workflows while keeping budgets in mind.

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MacVoices #25296: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 (1)

MacVoices #25296: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 (1)

Nov 26, 2025 |

This holiday gift guide episode brings together Joe McKinley, Joe Kissell, and Brett Terpstra to share practical and quirky gift picks. Recommendations range from Theragun massage balls and USB-C cable testers to bidets, Matter-compatible smart plugs, Govee neon lights, Leatherman multi-tools, tiny pry bars, and Amazon’s Echo Glow, with plenty of anecdotes on comfort, tools, and smart home setups.

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MacVoices #25240: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage (2)

MacVoices #25240: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage (2)

Sep 18, 2025 |

Jeff Carlson returns to share insights from his updated digital storage guide, exploring NAS, SSDs, direct-connect solutions, and memory cards. He explains practical pros and cons, touches on backup strategies, and highlights security issues. Jeff also discusses his new role at CNET, where he covers mobile technology and photography, including testing the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s AI-powered zoom.

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