MacVoices MacVoices #26045: CES - MacPaw Demonstrates Eney, Their Voice-First AI Assistant for the Mac
Feb 2, 2026
Serhii Popov, senior software engineer at MacPaw who builds on-device AI and privacy features. Pavlo Haidamak, product manager steering Eney’s strategy and integrations. They demo a voice-first Mac assistant that runs mostly on-device, manages files, summarizes content, and connects to third-party apps via extendable skills. Availability and developer integration are also discussed.
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Voice-First Mac Interaction
- MacPaw positions Eney as the next chapter of Mac interaction, letting users control their Mac through natural voice commands.
- The team frames Eney as a personal, persona-driven assistant designed to perform tasks without touching the computer.
On-Device First By Default
- Eney processes user requests locally by default and only goes to the web with clear consent when more info is needed.
- MacPaw modeled this behavior after Apple's on-device-first approach to prioritize privacy and transparency.
Authorize Web Access When Needed
- Grant Eney permission when it asks to fetch web data so it can use cloud models or APIs for tasks requiring outside knowledge.
- Expect Eney to notify you when it needs to download additional models or access external services.