David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo, emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more t…

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs take on a range of topics, from AirTag's successful tool recovery to Google's privacy issues and Microsoft's AI integration. We explore the pros and cons of AI advancements, while considering privacy, job security, and the broader impact of AI in daily li…

To wrap up our NAB 2024 coverage, we talked to Glen Mulcahy about his many activities - collaborations with Tilta and LumaTouch, as well as his training work at the CNN Academy preparing journalists for election coverage using mobile technology.He emphasized the need for responsible journalism in the digital era, particularly in combating disinform…

Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Dave Hamilton of Mac Geek Gab. Dave will be giving attendees a look behind the curtain at his podcast workflow emphasizing efficiency and leveraging technology for productivity. Dave and Chuck both underscore the welcoming atmosphere, networking opportunities, and lear…

At NAB in Las Vegas, Michael Shabun, Vice President, Business Development & Marketing at Insta360 North America talks to us shortly after the announcement of the new Insta360 X4. This feature-packed action camera boasts 8K resolution and an AI 5NM chip for in-camera image processing. It bridges the gap between 360-degree cameras and traditional sin…

David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo, emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more t…

To wrap up our NAB 2024 coverage, we talked to Glen Mulcahy about his many activities - collaborations with Tilta and LumaTouch, as well as his training work at the CNN Academy preparing journalists for election coverage using mobile technology.He emphasized the need for responsible journalism in the digital era, particularly in combating disinform…

Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Dave Hamilton of Mac Geek Gab. Dave will be giving attendees a look behind the curtain at his podcast workflow emphasizing efficiency and leveraging technology for productivity. Dave and Chuck both underscore the welcoming atmosphere, networking opportunities, and lear…

At NAB in Las Vegas, Michael Shabun, Vice President, Business Development & Marketing at Insta360 North America talks to us shortly after the announcement of the new Insta360 X4. This feature-packed action camera boasts 8K resolution and an AI 5NM chip for in-camera image processing. It bridges the gap between 360-degree cameras and traditional sin…

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner review the Apple TV+ announcements at Apple Worldwide Developer Conference keynote, focusing on the service’s quality-driven strategy and user interface compared to other streaming services. Shows present and future, including Loot, Shrinking, Franklin, and Manhunt were discussed, and a shift towards situational com…

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine the efforts by Humane Pin to sell the company for substantial amounts of money, and how that reflects on the company’s founding, investor motivations, and wearable technology interests. To wrap up, the panel lo…

Our trip down the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to first-time presenter Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. His unique presentation will discuss navigating sports content in the Apple ecosystem as a cord-cutter. The challenges and advantages of accessing sports content without traditional cable subscriptions, the changing landscape of sports st…

At NAB in Las Vegas, Melanie Kubasik, Sales Director for iStorage, discussed their options for securely storing your data whether it is on the desktop or on one of their portable devices. Their solutions encrypt the data on their device, accessible by entering in a numeric code. For the enterprise, the device can have both a user and an administrat…

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner review the Apple TV+ announcements at Apple Worldwide Developer Conference keynote, focusing on the service’s quality-driven strategy and user interface compared to other streaming services. Shows present and future, including Loot, Shrinking, Franklin, and Manhunt were discussed, and a shift towards situational com…

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine the efforts by Humane Pin to sell the company for substantial amounts of money, and how that reflects on the company’s founding, investor motivations, and wearable technology interests. To wrap up, the panel lo…

Our trip down the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to first-time presenter Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. His unique presentation will discuss navigating sports content in the Apple ecosystem as a cord-cutter. The challenges and advantages of accessing sports content without traditional cable subscriptions, the changing landscape of sports st…

At NAB in Las Vegas, Melanie Kubasik, Sales Director for iStorage, discussed their options for securely storing your data whether it is on the desktop or on one of their portable devices. Their solutions encrypt the data on their device, accessible by entering in a numeric code. For the enterprise, the device can have both a user and an administrat…

The MacVoices Panel provided their thoughts, opinions, and favorite features on Apple’s WWDC keynote announcements in a full-length session that saw panel members coming and going due to schedule commitments. From why we loved the opening skit to the positive reaction as indicated by the Apple stock price, operating system updates to the much antic…

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine Spotify's discontinuation of their car device, sparking controversy over sustainability and efforts by users to keep the device functioning, The conversation shifts to Samsung's repair shop policies and the con…

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the rise of the Apple News’ importance to a variety of audiences. From being a great way to obtain curated news and access to magazines to growing part of Appel’s Services revenue s…

The biggest event inside Macstock Conference and Expo is the annual Macstock Film Festival, organized and hosted by Wally Cherwinski. An accomplished videographer in his own right, Wally shares his thoughts on why you (yes, you!) should be creating a submission and joining in the fun. No prizes, no judging and no pressure mean that anyone can be pa…

The MacVoices Panel provided their thoughts, opinions, and favorite features on Apple’s WWDC keynote announcements in a full-length session that saw panel members coming and going due to schedule commitments. From why we loved the opening skit to the positive reaction as indicated by the Apple stock price, operating system updates to the much antic…

From NAB in Las Vegas, a chance meeting with Norigin Media CES Ajey Anand led to a great discussion about how they develop user experience TV apps for various platforms. Norigin collaborate with broadcasters to deliver content on smart TVs, highlighting challenges in aligning with different tech giants' UI/UX visions. Ajey emphasizes adaptability i…

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine Spotify's discontinuation of their car device, sparking controversy over sustainability and efforts by users to keep the device functioning, The conversation shifts to Samsung's repair shop policies and the con…

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the rise of the Apple News’ importance to a variety of audiences. From being a great way to obtain curated news and access to magazines to growing part of Appel’s Services revenue s…

The biggest event inside Macstock Conference and Expo is the annual Macstock Film Festival, organized and hosted by Wally Cherwinski. An accomplished videographer in his own right, Wally shares his thoughts on why you (yes, you!) should be creating a submission and joining in the fun. No prizes, no judging and no pressure mean that anyone can be pa…

From NAB in Las Vegas, a chance meeting with Norigin Media CEO Ajey Anand led to a great discussion about how they develop user experience TV apps for various platforms. Norigin collaborate with broadcasters to deliver content on smart TVs, highlighting challenges in aligning with different tech giants' UI/UX visions. Ajey emphasizes adaptability i…

At NAB in Las Vegas, Brennan Murphy, Marketing & Video Manager for SnapStream, explains how their service shift from on-premises to cloud-based, providing real-time clipping and TV access. SnapStream, originally used by The Daily Show, acts as a DVR for users to record and clip cable content conveniently. The platform's AI features enable quick sea…

Our conversation with Joe Kissell about the 5th edition of his Take Control of Your Online Privacy continues with a focus on smart devices and the data they are collecting. Joe advises against oversharing on social media and implementing steps like using alternative search engines, email, and VPNs to bolster privacy, as well as adjustments to devic…

At NAB in Las Vegas, Brennan Murphy, Marketing & Video Manager for SnapStream, explains how their service shift from on-premises to cloud-based, providing real-time clipping and TV access. SnapStream, originally used by The Daily Show, acts as a DVR for users to record and clip cable content conveniently. The platform's AI features enable quick sea…

Our conversation with Joe Kissell about the 5th edition of his Take Control of Your Online Privacy continues with a focus on smart devices and the data they are collecting. Joe advises against oversharing on social media and implementing steps like using alternative search engines, email, and VPNs to bolster privacy, as well as adjustments to devic…

Joe Kissell shares insights on online privacy in his book, Take Control of Your Online Privacy, 5th Edition, stressing the importance of staying informed on privacy issues amidst evolving technology threats. He focuses on practical high and medium priority privacy concerns for everyday individuals, advising prioritization based on individual risk p…

From NAB in Las Vegas, Laura Davidson, Senior Market Development Manager for Shure demonstrated the MoveMic, a direct-to-phone wireless lavalier microphone with noise reduction and high pass filters, available in different kits. Laura also shows us the capabilities of the Shure MV7+ microphone, featuring USB-C and XLR outputs, auto level mode, deno…