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MacVoices #26166: NAB - OWC Brings Thunderbolt 5 Speed and DIY Storage Jun 03, 2026

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At NAB 2026, Larry O'Connor of Other World Computing discusses the new Express 4M2 Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5-certified, four-blade M.2 DIY storage solution built for speed, quiet operation, and thermal control. The conversation also covers OWC's dual 10G dock, StudioStack, Helios 5S PCIe chassis, and the company's focus on reliable, accessible technology for creators, prosumers, and professionals.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction from NAB 2026 00:59 What's new from OWC 01:05 Introducing the Express 4M2 Ultra 01:26 A Thunderbolt 5 four-blade M.2 DIY solution 02:09 Feedback from the original Express 4M2 02:42 Designing for smaller size, silence, and smart cooling 03:43 Sustained performance and Thunderbolt 5 certification 04:07 Managing heat in compact SSD enclosures 04:36 OWC's approach to thermals and noise 06:15 Drive safety, throttling, and poor enclosure design 07:19 Pricing, pre-orders, and availability 07:56 DIY drive installation and product positioning 09:43 Dual 10G dock for advanced workflows 10:27 StudioStack storage expansion for Mac and PC 11:33 Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth advantages 13:34 Thunderbolt 5 hub, dock, and Helios 5S PCIe chassis 14:19 Building solutions customers can trust 14:39 OWC's commitment to consumer, prosumer, and pro users 16:11 Where to find OWC products 16:24 Wrap-up with Larry O'Connor

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MacVoices #26165: TV+ Talk - Sports, Cooking, Bundles, and Apple's Evolving Media Strategy Jun 03, 2026

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the Apple Sports app expanding to more than 170 countries, its World Cup features, and how sports increasingly connect Apple's entertainment ecosystem. They also consider possible Apple smart glasses, Apple TV's growing industry credibility under Eddy Cue that includes his Cannes Lions honor, the return of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, and Apple TV bundling through financial products as a strategy to gain subscribers.

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Chapters:

[0:00] Opening topics and host introductions [0:53] MacPaw's post-WWDC event and Charlotte's sports outings [2:54] Apple Sports app, golf, baseball, soccer, and betting questions [6:23] Apple Sports expands to more than 170 countries and adds World Cup features [10:09] Apple's entertainment ecosystem, Vision Pro, and smart glasses speculation [15:22] Apple TV's industry credibility under Eddy Cue [18:48] Eddy Cue's Cannes Lions honor and Apple behaving like a Hollywood studio [25:35] Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars returns for season two [30:27] Upcoming movie discussion and Apple TV bundled with financial products [34:54] Closing links and final comments

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Apple Sports expands to more than 90 new countries and regions https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-sports-expands-to-more-than-90-new-countries-and-regions/ First Apple smart glasses may not arrive until late 2027 https://www.cultofmac.com/news/first-apple-first-smart-glasses-may-not-arrive-until-late-2027 Apple TV went from industry skepticism to Cannes Lions recognition under Eddy Cue https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/20/apple-tv-went-from-industry-skepticism-to-cannes-lions-recognition-under-eddy-cue Apple TV announces season two renewal for celebrated, BAFTA Award-nominated docuseries "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars," following elite chefs as they pursue the world's most prestigious culinary award https://www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/news/2026/05/apple-tv-announces-season-two-renewal-for-celebrated-bafta-award-nominated-docuseries-knife-edge-chasing-michelin-stars-following-elite-chefs-as-they-pursue-the-worlds-most-prestigious-culinary-award/

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Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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MacVoices #26164: Foreshadowing Tech Premiers With 2001, 2010, and the Future They Imagined Jun 02, 2026

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The debut of a new MacVoices' series, Foreshadowing Tech, examines how science fiction has influenced real-world technology using 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: The Year We Made Contact as the first case study. Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius discuss the depictions of various technologies, and how they measure up to the current state of things, including space travel, tablets, biometrics, HAL, AI, cryosleep, movie aesthetics, and the lasting cultural impact of both films.

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Chapters:

[0:00] Introducing Foreshadowing Tech and the science fiction premise [2:58] Why 2001 and 2010 are paired for the first discussion [4:24] First experiences watching 2001 and its lasting impact [9:01] Kubrick, Clarke, pacing, silence, and storytelling choices [15:00] Scientific accuracy, Saturn versus Jupiter, and cinematic changes [18:29] Early examples of technology predictions in 2001 [20:35] Voiceprint identification, biometrics, and authentication [24:00] Zero-gravity toilets and real-world spaceflight comparisons [26:14] Tablets, flat displays, and consumer technology foreshadowing [29:35] Civilian space travel, deep space missions, and artificial gravity [33:54] HAL, AI, LLMs, sentience, and machine decision-making [40:00] AI relationships, hallucinations, mission conflict, and trust [45:00] Electric vehicles and everyday future tech in 2010 [47:30] Visual aesthetics, spacecraft design, and film-era differences [50:00] Politics, cooperation, and international tension in 2010 [53:18] How 2001 shaped later science fiction filmmaking [55:33] Monoliths, evolution, alien contact, and social implications [59:58] Cryosleep, life extension, and changing personal timelines [63:01] Star Child, afterlife ideas, and philosophical reactions [68:14] Future episodes, audience feedback, and closing thoughts [70:00] Panelist projects and final credits

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MacVoices #26163: NAB - CYME Expands Peakto for Larger Libraries and Team Collaboration Jun 02, 2026

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In the CYME booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Matthieu Kopp, Chief Technology Officer, previews the next Peakto release, highlighting support for much larger media libraries, expanded collaboration, guest sharing, and secure on-premise access without cloud uploads. He also discusses other features such as new culling tools, improved ingest control, subclips for video workflows, and how AI agents may shape future media asset management.

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Chapters:

[0:03] Introduction from NAB 2026 [0:43] CYME previews the next Peakto release [0:58] Supporting millions of media assets and larger archives [1:23] Expanded collaboration, access rights, and web interface features [1:53] Guest sharing, downloads, comments, and local Frame.io-style workflows [2:40] Access privileges for studios, reviewers, and outside guests [3:23] Security, peer-to-peer access, and avoiding cloud uploads [4:54] Library size limits, video indexing, and upcoming benchmarks [6:06] Working with multiple libraries and large content collections [8:06] New culling tools for photographers [8:36] Improved ingest control and pausing [9:17] Streamlined interface and differences between photo and video workflows [10:05] Subclips, fast editing needs, and support for Premiere or DaVinci workflows [10:44] Different creative personas and media asset management expectations [11:57] AI agents and future workflow possibilities [12:45] Where to learn more about CYME and Peakto [13:10] Closing from NAB in Las Vegas

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MacVoices #26162: NAB - PugetBench Helps Creators Compare, Troubleshoot, and Upgrade Systems Jun 01, 2026

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From NAB in Las Vegas, Matt Bach, Senior Product Manager at Puget Systems, explains PugetBench, a free benchmarking tool for end users that tests real applications such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and soon Unreal Engine. Matt discusses why real-world benchmarks beat synthetic scores, how software updates can dramatically change performance, and how Mac and Windows systems each excel in different workflows.

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Chapters:

[0:03] Introduction from NAB 2026 [0:20] Matt Bach introduces PugetBench [0:31] Real-world benchmarking for creative applications [1:23] Why first-party claims and synthetic benchmarks can mislead [1:53] Software updates and changing performance over time [2:18] Synthetic benchmarks versus real application testing [3:19] Variables that affect benchmark accuracy [4:04] Why testing your own projects is the gold standard [4:27] Using benchmarks to evaluate upgrades realistically [5:07] Comparing your system through PugetBench's database [6:09] Supported apps and future Unreal Engine benchmarking [7:06] Unreal Engine uses beyond gaming [7:56] Mac versus Windows value and workflow strengths [9:16] Where to get PugetBench and end-user pricing [10:05] Closing from NAB in Las Vegas

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MacVoices #26161: MacVoices Update - 2026-05 May 31, 2026

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The May 2026 MacVoices Update highlights the ongoing Road to Macstock series, continued release of NAB interviews, and longer panel discussions leading into WWDC. Chuck previews MacPaw's "Flip the Script" developer event and keynote watch party in San Francisco where he will be moderating, and invites developers to connect with him for interviews. The Update wraps with a recommendation on the how-to coverage in MacVoices Magazine, asks for audience feedback, thanks sponsors, and recognizes Patreon supporters.

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Chapters:

[0:00] May 2026 update introduction [0:27] Road to Macstock speaker series and registration reminder [1:22] NAB interview catch-up and why releases are being spaced out [2:45] Live panel episodes, WWDC topics, and release scheduling [3:43] WWDC plans and MacPaw's "Flip the Script" event [5:09] Invitation for developer interviews in San Francisco [5:55] Magazine how-tos, upcoming project, and audience feedback [7:35] Sponsor thanks and using sponsor links or codes [8:13] Patreon benefits and support report [9:33] May supporter recognition [10:40] Closing comments and community links

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Macstock Conference: http://macstockconference.com Discount code: macvoices

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MacVoices #26160: Jeff Gadway of Clicks On Their Power Keyboard and Clicks Communicator May 29, 2026

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In a catch-up interview after a lost CES interview, Jeff Gadway, SVP for Clicks discusses the Power Keyboard, a universal MagSafe-style Bluetooth keyboard and power bank for iPhone, Android, tablets, TVs, and more. He also details the Clicks Communicator, a smartphone built around physical keys, purposeful communication, productivity, security, and the idea of a task-focused second phone.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:00] Recovering a lost CES interview with Clicks [1:52] Power Keyboard as a more universal mobile keyboard [4:08] Bluetooth, MagSafe, charging, and power reserve features [7:13] Customer response and broader device compatibility [9:12] Communicator and Clicks' move toward communication-focused devices [11:55] Physical keyboards, BlackBerry heritage, buttons, and accessibility [14:13] Reducing distractions and encouraging doing over doom scrolling [15:13] Communicator as a productivity device rather than strictly business or consumer [16:50] BYOD, MDM, security, and Android management support [19:13] Communicator as a second phone, primary phone, work phone, or VIP phone [21:56] Purpose-built devices and complementary technology [24:55] Pricing, availability, reservations, and carrier support [27:44] Where to learn more and closing comments

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Jeff Gadway, SVP for Clicks

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MacVoices #26159: Road to Macstock - Dave Hamilton May 29, 2026

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The Road to Macstock takes us to Dave Hamilton, who previews his Macstock session, "From Curiosity to Capability," which will focus on practical AI workflows anyone can use. Dave discusses how generative AI has changed coding, project management, proposals, productivity, and procrastination for him. The session will encourage experimentation as a way to get involved as AI tools rapidly evolve.

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Chapters:

[0:00] Introduction to Dave Hamilton and the Road to Macstock [2:17] Dave previews "From Curiosity to Capability" [4:12] AI, neuroplasticity, productivity, and learning by doing [6:28] Coding changes, agentic tools, and the Mac Geek Gab app update [11:30] Agentic AI as project management beyond coding [13:01] Starting small, using the right mindset, and avoiding blind trust [15:04] AI as a procrastination eliminator [16:30] Real-world business proposal example using Claude Cowork [20:16] Goals for the MacStock session and audience participation [23:33] Moving between ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini [26:17] How AI memory, context, and front-end tools affect answers [28:53] Encouraging practical AI use through examples [31:16] Macstock discount codes and why attendees should come [31:53] Macstock camaraderie, hallway conversations, and community [34:06] Where to find Dave Hamilton's podcasts and social links [35:15] Closing invitation to Macstock and Ecamm Creator Camp

Guests:

Dave Hamilton, a seasoned tech enthusiast, podcaster, and publisher, has dedicated the past three decades to aiding computer users globally. Known for his insightful advice and valuable product recommendations on the Mac Geek Gab podcast, Dave also enjoys an esteemed reputation as the founder of BackBeat Media, a network of fiercely independent publishers. His online publishing journey took off with The Mac Observer, an acclaimed Apple news site he co-founded in 1998 and led to its successful acquisition in 2021. Beyond his tech-savvy persona, Dave embraces a vibrant life filled with music and family in the New Hampshire seacoast. He passionately performs with bands Bitter Pill and Fling, among other musical projects, creating a harmonic balance between his love for technology and music. Alongside his wife, Lisa, he raised their two children amidst this symphony of innovation, passion, and independent spirit, showcasing the power of embracing one's interests and using them to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Connect with him on his three podcasts, Mac Geek Gab, Business Brain, and Gig Gab.

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