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09:46

MacVoices #26065: CES - Baseus' New Qi2 Charging and...

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2026/02/10

At CES in Las Vegas Jack (Xiang) Liu, Head of International Public Relations for Baseus, showcased their expanding lineup across charging, audio, and security, emphasizing products that balance "practical and beautiful" design with accessible pricing. Highlights include Bose-collaboration Inspire headphones, smart dual-lens solar security cameras with AI detection, and two compact Picogo Apple-focused chargers: a Qi 2.2 power bank with fast wired output and an ultra-small 10,000mAh model with

33:27

MacVoices #26064: Live! - Dropping Support for...

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2026/02/10

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 is supported by Squarespace. Check out

04:14

MacVoices #26063: CES - Aukey's Latest Innovative...

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2026/02/09

From CES 2026, Vanessa Ng, Marketing Specialist for Aukey, introduces the MagFusion Ark, a CES Innovation Award–winning modular charging system. The 6-in-1 design uses detachable receiver power banks that recharge wirelessly on a central hub, letting users power devices throughout the home. Featuring Qi 2.2 fast charging, active cooling, and multiple charging pad options, the system delivers a flexible option for those with multiple devices. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices

05:55

MacVoices #26062: CES - UGREEN's Latest Network...

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2026/02/09

At CES in Las Vegas, Mayxi Ma, Overseas Product Manager for UGREEN, showed us the latest NAS devices. The include the NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NASync that is perfect for the entry-level user, as well as more advanced upcoming models that uses built-in AI to secure and help organize your data. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26062.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: Links: NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NASync https://amzn.to/4cpaJzI Guests: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on

05:47

Macvoices #26061: CES - Allergen Alert Tests For Food...

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2026/02/09

From Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas, a new portable device, Allergen Alert, lets users test small food samples anywhere and receive results in about two minutes. Margot Roche, Ambassador and Community Manager, explains what it detects now, what they have on the road map, and how it was born from a personal medical experience. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal

08:51

MacVoices #26060: CES - Solver AI Button Adds...

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2026/02/06

In the French Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas Thomas Pigneur, CEO of Solver AI, discussed the Solver AI button, a programmable accessory for iPhones. It attaches magnetically and works with or without phone cases. Users can access up to 1,000 actions via top or bottom button presses, including sending texts with geolocation, controlling ChatGPT, managing smart home devices, and executing iOS shortcuts. Available in seven colors for customization or just fun, it features user profiles for different

05:22

MacVoices #26059: CES - Roam Tracker Offers...

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2026/02/06

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.

43:27

MacVoices #26058: Live! - Adobe's Past, Present, and...

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2026/02/06

The panel looks at Adobe's past dominance, current challenges, and uncertain future as AI tools and lower-cost alternatives reshape the creative landscape. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet cover how generative AI, subscription fatigue, collaboration gaps, and competitors like Affinity, Canva, and Figma are changing who really needs Adobe services such as Creative Cloud, while reflecting on historical tech shifts and whether Adobe's next

16:54

MacVoices #26057: Showstoppers at CES - Strada's...

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2026/02/06

At CES 2026 Showstoppers, Strada demonstrated their peer-to-peer file sharing system that eliminates cloud storage costs for video editors. CEO Michael Cioni explains how the platform connects cameras, hard drives, and laptops directly without uploading to cloud services, using variable bitrate encoding to stream ProRes files over any internet connection. Michael demoed the capabilities, including editing and playback, and detailed the price structure that includes a robust free option. Show Notes:

06:24

MacVoices #26056: Showstoppers at CES - SwipeVideo...

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2026/02/05

From CES 2026 and Showstoppers, Matthew Boyer, Global Sales Director for SwipeVideo, demonstrated their immersive reality video player that works on standard devices without VR. The technology synchronizes multiple camera shots from 2 to 30 cameras, allowing viewers to swipe between perspectives during live events like sports, concerts, and education. Using iPhones or professional cameras streaming in 1080p or 4K, the system maintains high resolution without buffering. A revenue-sharing model

06:01

MacVoices #26055: Showstoppers at CES - Subtle...

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2026/02/05

At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas Subtle demonstrated their new earbuds featuring advanced voice isolation technology. The earbuds filter out extreme background noise while capturing whispered speech, enabling clear calls in loud environments and accurate speech-to-text dictation. Co-Founders Savannah Cofer and Jackie Yang provided a very effective demo. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a

04:35

MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES - Home Security...

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2026/02/05

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. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices

05:12

MacVoices #25053: Showstoppers at CES - Smart HUD...

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2026/02/04

From ShowStoppers at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, CYBERSIGHT showed off their heads-up display glasses system designed for outdoor sport. Talia explains how the glasses project navigation, speed, distance, cadence, and heart rate directly into the user's view, reducing the need to look down at a phone or watch. Safety alerts warn of approaching vehicles, and adaptive lenses adjust for day or night use, improving safety for sports such as cycling. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices

06:08

MacVoices #26052: Showstoppers at CES - Birdbuddy...

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2026/02/04

From CES 2026 at ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, Birdbuddy returns with major updates for smart birdwatching. Rhian Humphries, Senior PR Manager introduces Bird Buddy 2, featuring faster capture, an integrated solar panel, portrait or landscape viewing, expanded seed capacity, and AI recognition using both visuals and birdsong. For entry level users the new Bird Buddy 2 Mini brings the same core technology to a smaller, more affordable option. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices

37:30

MacVoices #26051: Live! - 25 years of Wikipedia and...

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2026/02/04

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

09:01

MacVoices #26050: Showstoppers at CES - OWC's New...

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2026/02/04

From CES 2026 and ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, OWC's Founder and CEO Larry O'Connor spotlights new Thunderbolt 5 workflow gear for professionals. Highlights include the first certified 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, massive-capacity ThunderBlade X12 storage up to 192TB, an 8TB bus-powered Envoy Ultra, a dock with dual 10G Ethernet plus 2.5G, and the new StudioSat hybrid NVMe/SATA solution with downstream Thunderbolt ports and USB-A. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on

13:35

MacVoices #26049: CES - Rolling Square Updates...

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2026/02/03

In Las Vegas at CES 2026, Rolling Square showcases updates to its trackers, chargers, and modular cable system while debuting Await, a minimalist camera focused on intentional photography. Una Besirevic, Graphic & Marketing Designer; PR & Influencer Relations covers the upgrades, use cases and features of each and goes into detail on the philosophy behind their approach to the retro trend in photography, included printed photos. Show Notes:: Links: AirCard Pro Dual - Bluetooth Wallet

34:17

MacVoices #26048: Live! - A Mobile App Store Shuts...

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2026/02/03

This MacVoices Live! panel looks at the shutdown of a mobile app store experiment, Spotify's latest price increase, and a wide-ranging debate over AI-generated music and art. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet consider a variety of factors for each, including user behavior, platform economics, artist compensation, and whether machine-generated content can truly be considered art, raising questions about creativity, intent, and how it all

09:29

MacVoices #26047: CES - STM's Latest Bags, Cases, and...

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2026/02/02

On the show floor at CES Tracy Smith, Head of Marketing & Branding for STM Goods highlights their new designs for laptop backpacks, iPad cases and charging accessories. Tracy walks through updated DuxPack backpacks with limited-edition colorways, redesigned rugged iPad cases with improved magnets and stylus storage, and a sculptural vertical three-in-one wireless charger that blends functionality with modern design. Show Notes: Links: STM Dux Ultra Case for iPad https://amzn.to/4qeVPPU

10:32

MacVoices #26046: CES - How Vasco Uses AI and Voice...

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2026/02/02

At CES 2026 we renewed our relationship with Aleksander Alski, Head of Region for USA, CA, UK, for Vasco, who caught us up on the latest developments in their translation device. He outlines an expanded lineup of devices, earbuds, and software designed for one-on-one, group, and large-audience use. New AI-driven features add cultural context, real-time presentation translation via QR codes, more natural voice cloning, strong security controls, and flexible pricing for individuals and enterprises are

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