The January 2026 MacVoices Update recaps a busy start to the year, including attending and releasing interviews from CES and necessary schedule adjustments.. Chuck touches on the why’s and how’s  of who was interviewed, referencing a MacVoices Blog post He  also explains changes to Patreon subscriptions driven by Apple’s new system and how it does and doesn’t affect patrons, and delivers the monthly Support Report.

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return after a holiday break to discuss Chuck’s CES impressions, evolving TV hardware, and the viewing experience around Apple TV. They discuss smart TV interfaces, discoverability challenges, and why software now matters as much (if not more) as display quality. They look at both upcoming and canceled Apple TV shows, and pick some favorites among both new and returning series.

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Appscent Medical’s non-invasive sleep device that uses pleasant scent bursts to trigger a sniff reflex and restart breathing during sleep apnea events was explained by Yosi (Joseph) Azulay, Co-Founder and CEO. A radar sensor tracks respiration, an AI rotates natural scents, and a daytime biofeedback mode guides calmer nasal breathing.

At CES in Las Vegas,Meredith Perry, Co-Founder and CEO, and Dr. David Wang, Co-Founder and CTO of Elemind talk about how their wearable sleep headband uses real-time brainwave monitoring and precisely timed acoustic stimulation to help users fall asleep faster. By “noise-canceling” wakeful brainwaves, the device calms racing thoughts without drugs. Chuck had a chance to try it out and discusses his positive experience in spite of a noisy, distracting environment.

On the CES 2026 show floor, Antigravity CEO Michael Shaun talks about what makes their 8K 360 degree drone different than any other drone on the market. Chuck had some time in the flying cage and talked to Michael about his surprises with the 360-degree viewing. Michael explains how the drone, Grip controller, and Vision Goggles create a “become the camera” experience, combining traditional stability with FPV creativity. They discuss both personal and commercial applications that become possible with the Antigravity’s feature set.

From Pepcom at CES 2026, Andrew Green, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for Twelve South, gives us a tour of their latest offerings that are both functional and stylish.  r visits the 12 South booth to explore new and updated accessories. Highlights include the a wall-mounted MagSafe charger, new stands for iPhone and iPad that enable flexible workstation setups at home or on the go, the AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth transmitter for in-flight audio, and a new leather Valet tray that discreetly integrates wireless charging into a stylish home accessory.

Our CES  highlights wrap with some standout demos, including earbuds that dramatically isolate speech from loud background noise and, a tiny NFC-powered, app-configurable two-button accessory for triggering shortcuts. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea also examine Apple’s new Creator Studio bundle, what features may […]

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.

From Pepcom at CES 2026, Ty Wayman, Brand Manager for ESR, explained how their MagSlim 25W Qi 2.2 magnetic power bank addresses the heating issues associated with the higher power with cryo-boost that actively cool phones for faster wireless charging. The include a versatile three-in-one chargers for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and a Geo Wallet with built-in Find My support.

AT Pepcom at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, we heard about the latest and greatest home security hardware from Brett White, Global Public Relations Lead for Eufy. Highlights include a SmartLock with facial recognition, a 180-degree panoramic video doorbell, a solar-powered wall light camera with adjustable panels, and a slim SmartTrack accessory. We review Matter support, battery life, ease of installation, pricing, and availability for the devices to make your home more secure.