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Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025

Jan 13, 2025

Dive into the amazing world of CES 2025! Discover the ViewSonic 5K Thunderbolt display, redefining visual quality at an incredible price. Uncover smart swim goggles and AR glasses that bring innovation to personal tech. The cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 travel router ensures you stay connected on the go. Marvel at robot vacuums sorting clutter and audio gear delivering powerful sound, including open-ear headphones with active noise cancellation. Tune in for all the must-have gadgets and tech insights!

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The ViewSonic 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt display stands out for its affordable price and exceptional performance tailored for Mac users.

Form's Smart Swim 2 goggles revolutionize swimming by offering a heads-up display for metrics like pace and heart rate directly in view.

TP-Link's BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 travel router enhances connectivity for travelers, featuring a user-friendly interface and multiple frequency band support.

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Exciting New Technologies at CES 2025

The podcast covers the latest innovations unveiled at CES 2025, highlighting particularly impressive products such as the ViewSonic 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt display. This display emphasizes high performance with a price point significantly lower than other similar products in the market, set to hit retail at $799. The hosts demonstrate their enthusiasm for how this affordable 5K monitor will serve Mac users, showcasing its capability to daisy chain and support the full Mac color gamut. Overall, this innovation represents a major step forward for professionals seeking high-quality displays at a reasonable cost.

Intro

2min

Excitement at CES 2025: Unveiling the New ViewSonic 5K Display

3min

Innovations and Connectivity at CES 2025

8min

Innovations at CES 2025

17min

Revolutionizing Cooking and Breathing

3min

Breathing Enhancements and Sleep Innovations

7min

Innovations in Headphone Technology

5min

Exploring Open Ear Headphones and Internet Security

7min

Portable Battery Solutions for Automotive Care

2min

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Tech Reviews and Unexpected Moments

5min

11.

Unveiling the Pebble Nova Speakers

3min

12.

Exploring ShiftCam's Iterative Design and CES Highlights

2min

Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025 – Mac Geek Gab 1072 episode image

Don’t get caught wasting hours on lackluster tech! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Dave and Pete bring you the cream of the crop from CES 2025. They dive into the most exciting and innovative products they’ve discovered, saving you the hassle of navigating the overwhelming show floor. From a game-changing 5K Thunderbolt display at an unbeatable price to smart swim goggles with heads-up displays, they’ve got you covered.

But that’s not all! The hosts also explore cutting-edge AR glasses, Wi-Fi 7 travel routers, and a robot vacuum that can pick up and sort your clutter. They even discuss some impressive audio gear, including open-ear headphones with active noise canceling and compact speakers that pack a surprising punch.

Ready to discover the coolest tech of 2025? Don’t get caught out of the loop – tune in to this episode of Mac Geek Gab for all the details and insider insights from CES!

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1072 for Monday, January 13th, 2025
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Cool Stuff Found from CES
- 00:02:03 Viewsonic 27” 5K Thunderbolt Display $799
- 00:04:43 Form 2 Swim Goggles $279
- 00:07:07 Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses $549
- 00:10:12 TP-Link’s WiFi worked
  - TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router (TL-WR3602BE)
- 00:14:59 Captify.Glass – Eyeglasses that transcribe in real time – March 2025
- 00:17:32 CES Coverage Sponsor: Roborock Saros Z70 with the retractable arm
- 00:21:12 Nova AI Companion
- 00:25:41 CES Coverage Sponsor: The Omni Group
- 00:27:11 Brisk It Zelos-450 Smart Smoker Grill
- 00:30:46 Intake Breathing Strips
- 00:33:50 For Me Buds
- 00:37:36 CES Coverage Sponsor: CCC Backup from Bombich
- 00:39:09 Komutr Headphones – ANC – MagSafe – <½”
- 00:40:54 Lytmi Cozyfit 2 Pro ANC Open Ear Headphones
- 00:44:28 SoundCore AeroFit 2 over-ear B/T Earbuds – nice sound.
- 00:47:11 CES Coverage Sponsor: Private Internet Access
- 00:49:20 Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025
- 00:50:40 Battery Tender – Battery Keeper / Jump Starter -1000Amps / Jump-Inflate
- 00:53:51 Anker Power Bank 25K, 165W – $99
- 00:55:20 CES Coverage Sponsor: eero
- 00:58:55 Creative Sound – Pebble Nova $279.99 for the pair
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