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MacVoices #24227: More With Joe Kissell On Taking Control Of Sequoia (2)
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The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell, who’s newest book is Take Control of Sequoia, shifts to his assessments of Apple Intelligence in the upcoming macOS, as well as some thoughts on the general state of large language models and their uses. Joe draws on some personal examples as he analyzes what Apple Intelligence may mean for all …
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Joe Kissell helps you get ready to take advantage of macOS Sequoia when it becomes available, doing the work of figuring out what is new so you don’t have to. In this discussion and in the new book, Take Control of Sequoia, Joe shares his impressions of some of the more reported-on features, and why every user will have to evaluate how they fit int…
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MacVoices #24225: Live! - Smart Watch Saturation, Microsoft Reissues Recall
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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Web Bixby discuss how smart watch use has spread, with the Apple Watch leading the pack. The panel debates the implications of Meta apparently throwing in the towel on competing with the Apple Vision Pro, and the wisdom of Microsoft sending its recall …
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MacVoices #24224: New LumaFusion Features with Terri Morgan and Chris Demiris
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Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer and Chris Demiris, Co-Founder and Principal Engineer of Luma Touch are back to discuss two new features to LumaFusion: Speed Ramping and Enhance Keyframing. They explain why speed ramping was their most requested feature, and how they have improved the process of keyframing. The discussion also touche…
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MacVoices #24223: Live! - Apple's CFO Steps Down and Is Apple Really Losing At The Podcast Game?
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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Web Bixby discuss the implications of Apple CFO Luca Maestri's departure and what, if anything, it means for the company. Then, a debate ensues over an article claiming that Apple podcasts are loosing market share to YouTub…
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MacVoices 24222: TV+ Talk - More Ted Lasso, A Sci-Fi Pick, and More Of A Good Thing
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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the anticipated return of "Ted Lasso" and the implications of confirmed cast members, alongside the uncertainty of Jason Sudeikis's role. The hosts also delve into other Apple TV+ content, praising "Dark Matter” as one of Chuck’s new favorites and highlighting the upcoming return of "Slow Horses,” a show Cha…
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The MacVoices Update for 2024-08 includes information on some of the schedule disruptions for MacVoices Live! in August, and covers a new partnership between MacVoices and another podcast. One last teaser before something new and this month’s Support Report are all included. Show Notes: Links: Vision ProFiles Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on P…
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MacVoices #24220: Live! - Epic's Grant For An Alternative App Store; Developer Privacy
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Epic Games' recent grant to support alternative app stores in the EU raises question of self-interest, conflicts of interest, or whether this represents a genuine push for innovation. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby look at a laughable claim by Google comparing their user priv…
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MacVoices #24219: Live! - Google More Privacy Focused Than Apple? A Backlash Against AI?
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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby look at a laughable claim by Google comparing their user privacy focus with Apple’s. There seems to be a bit of a backlash against AI, based on Procreate's rejection of AI in favor of traditional art and Halide's new app on raw photography witho…
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MacVoices #24218: Live! - Apple Podcasts, Sports App, and NFC on iPhone
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The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the web accessibility for Apple Podcasts, which enhances distribution for creators. We also explore enhancements to the Apple Sports app, now featuring NFL and college football scores with a focus on user experience through a cleaner interface and reduced advertisements. Lastly, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian…
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MacVoices #24217: iPhones Invade Football (Soccer) in the UK
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Charlotte Henry of The Addition joins us to explain how the iPhone will soon play a critical role in English football (soccer for those of us in the U.S.). Not only could that role affect the experience of those attending, but also of the game itself from a officiating perspective. All that from the same device that you carry in your pocket every d…
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MacVoices #24216: Live - Unpatched Microsoft Mac Vulnerabilities; Screen Recording Notifications
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Did you know that Microsoft knows about software vulnerabilities in their Mac software and decided not to patch them? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio and Web Bixby talk about how some are locked in to Office365 in spite of the risks. The panel also looks at Apple’s decision to scale back scr…
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MacVoices #24215: MacVoices Briefing - The Case For Screen Protectors
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In a short MacVoices Briefing, Chuck relates how the small investment in a screen protector saved him from a costly iPhone screen repair, and why you should consider on for at least your phone and Apple Watch. Show Notes: Links: amFilm Easiest Installation OneTouch for iPhone 15 Pro Max Screen Protector 2 Pack - Liquid Tempered Glass Screen Protect…
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MacVoices #24214: Password Changes, A Stupid Hacker, AI Music Scraping
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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden put cybersecurity first in a discussion about why a surprisingly high percentage of those warned of password vulnerabilities simply ignore the notice, or are unaware of what to do. They also look at a hacker who demonstrated a laugha…
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MacVoices #24213: Samsung Copies, Sweeney’s Latest Nonsense, and 3 Billion Hacked
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The MacVoices Live! panel revisit the question of Samsung’s “imitation" of Apple’s designs with a surprise entry into the discussion. The also consider Tim Sweeney’s latest attack on Apple and why it hurts his credibility, and a data breach of nearly three billion (with a “B”) individuals information. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Br…
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MacVoices #24212: MacVoices Live! - Drivers Love CarPlay; The Auto Industry Not So Much
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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden go in deep on a new J.D. Power on customer satisfaction the their in-car entertainment options. While CarPlay got CarPlay is still at the top of the heap, and the options developed by the auto manufactures are at the bottom. So why a…
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MacVoices #24211: Live! - A Tech Pioneer Lost; High-End vs. Low-End iPads
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At the start of this MacVoices Live! session we pay tribute to Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, discussing her pivotal role in shaping online media. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden then shift to a report on trends in iPad sales indicating a rise in dema…
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MacVoices #24210: In-Depth on Subscriptions On The Mac Show (2)
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The conversation about software subscriptions with Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend’amour on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network with an analysis of application usage and subscriptions on iOS vs. macOS. Alternatives to subscription software are considered including open-source software and Setapp’s model for app access, and the opt…
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MacVoices #24209: In-Depth on Subscriptions On The Mac Show (1)
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In the first part of a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend’amour discuss the shift from one-time purchases to subscription software models, examining both the benefits and challenges this brings for developers and users alike. Predictable revenue streams that subscriptions offer dev…
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MacVoices #24208: MacVoices Briefing - BIGASUO 15.6" Portable Monitor
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This MacVoices Briefing summarizes Chuck’s experience with the BIGASUO 15.6 Portable Monitor, an option for taking your dual-screen productivity experience on the road. With a smart cover included, three screen modes, and two connectivity options, the BIGASUO is worth a look if you are in the market for a portable monitor. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:…
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MacVoices #24207: More Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (2)
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Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion of wearables on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, turning to smart glasses and smart clothes. Issues that crop up include power usage and privacy concerns over potentially intimate tracking, privacy, and data collection. They touch on the past Apple-Nike collaboration, and debate the acc…
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MacVoices #24206: Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (1)
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In a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Interim host Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner delved into the rapidly evolving topic of Apple wearables, particularly exploring the hypothetical concept of an Apple ring. Jeff and Chuck speculated on the potential design and functionalities of such a device, envisioning its role in health mo…
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MacVoices #24205: Meta And The EU; Data Scraping To Train AI; Social Engineering
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Meta's stance on AI access in the EU seems strangely familiar. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby compare it to Apple’s “wait-and-see” strategy with some of its challenges across the pond. We also look at the practice of training AI using scraped data from an ethical standpoint, …
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MacVoices #24204: Live! - Apple's Apple Touts Privacy and Dominates in Personal Audio
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This time, the MacVoices Live! pane looks at Apple's continued dominance in the smart personal audio market, despite a reported slight sales decline. We explore the evolution of wireless earbuds, with Apple leading in design and functionality. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea and Web Bixby di…
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MacVoices #24203: Live! - An Apple Watch Copy; Squarespace Sites Hijacked
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Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby disagree on the Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra's resemblance to Apple's design, address the recent Squarespace security breach, and highlight platform developers' role in ensuring user safety. The panel wraps up with a broader discussion of securit…
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