Our conversation with Joe Kissell, author of the sixth edition of Take Control of 1Password , continues with some of the features that the new version makes possible. They include a great feature for security-minded travelers who cross borders, the secure sharing of passwords, and SSH keys. We discuss the many ways 1Password keeps your data safe, why it is imperative for you to follow the instructions on how to access your vault, and how 1Password and Passkeys will interact. (Part 2) This editio...
Feb 14, 2023•25 min•Season 2023Ep. 23081
Joe Kissell has updated Take Control of 1Password to the sixth edition, and our conversation about the new edition starts off helping you understand how and why the move to the Electron version of the app has caused so much controversy. If you think that is a bad thing, you need hear why Joe feels that 1Password isn't the typical Electron app. Joe also starts a discussion of features, the subscription model they transitioned to, and why it is a good thing. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is s...
Feb 13, 2023•28 min•Season 2023Ep. 23080
The MacVoices Briefing on the TravelMike by SpeechWare includes summaries of its size, its many configuration options, and sample recording using its different settings and in different environments. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Links: SpeechWar...
Feb 10, 2023•7 min•Season 2023Ep. 23079
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith and Mark Fuccio finish off the MacVoices Live! discussion of what Apple's plan to use AI to narrate audiobooks will do to that market. The panel's stated preferences on human vs. AI, and how at least two of the members are already using automated narration. (Part 3) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Voice Dream Re...
Feb 09, 2023•29 min•Season 2023Ep. 23078
Our CES wrap-up prompted a passionate discussion of what expectations we should have for products exhibited. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith and Mark Fuccio debate what fits the mold and why. Next, the panel considers the fact that Apple will soon be using AI to create audiobooks that don't have or might not get an audio version. Who benefits, who loses? Can AI match a human narrator, or are they two different things? MacVoices is supp...
Feb 08, 2023•32 min•Season 2023Ep. 23077
In a catch-up edition of MacVoices Live! recorded in the week after CES, the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith and Mark Fuccio relate some travel stories and expo impressions. Trends, eye-catching products and more are included in the discussion. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Guests: Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". ...
Feb 07, 2023•49 min•Season 2023Ep. 23076
EZQuest was at CES, but we couldn't make the schedules match, so we caught up with Director of Sales Les Luzar to talk about their line of connectivity options, how work-from-home has affected their market, and why GaN has become so important. MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: EZQuest Products on Amazon Guests: Les Luzar is the Director of Sales at EZQuest. He can be contacted on LinkedIn . Support: Becom...
Feb 06, 2023•30 min•Season 2023Ep. 23075
At CES in Las Vegas, Ron Phelan, Product Lead for Yobe , discusses their technology that separates speech from the noisiest background to produce audio that is clearly understandable. Ron talks about how it can differentiate between speakers with minimal training and some of the use cases this can address. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here . Show Notes...
Feb 04, 2023•6 min•Season 2023Ep. 23074
At CES in Las Vegas, Ohsnap was back with a new phone grip that can be applied to any cas and is super-thin when not in use. It provides a secure grip when in use, and doesn't interfere with MagSafe charging. Founder and CEO Dale Backus explains how it can be moved from phone to phone easily. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here . Show Notes: Support: Bec...
Jan 29, 2023•4 min•Season 2023Ep. 23072
At CES in Las Vegas, The focus of the smart photo frame from Familink is simplicity. Alex Le Goff, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder explained how, using 4G connectivity, a photo taken anywhere can be only seconds away from it appearing in the frame (and did exactly that during the interview). Alex discussed the costs of the subscription and how the initial set-up can be accomplished even by those not technically inclined. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet...
Jan 29, 2023•5 min•Season 2023Ep. 23073
At CES in Las Vegas, Power1 introduced a new product category, combining AirPod, iPhone, and MagSafe charging into a convenient device that can be used with any MagSafe-compatible case or with just the iPhone itself. John Merenda shows us the options, and give pre-order information. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacV...
Jan 29, 2023•5 min•Season 2023Ep. 23071
At CES in Las Vegas, Nevine Ishak and Susan Armstrong of Soundskrit provided both an explanation and an impressive demonstration of exactly how directional and how effective their new microphone. And is tiny! This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Ma...
Jan 29, 2023•8 min•Season 2023Ep. 23070
At CES in Las Vegas, Laura Ragazzi, PR & Influencer Marketing Manager for Rolling Square explains how their products are not only focused on getting the job done, but also on being responsible from a sustainability standpoint. They include a card-sized tracker, a cable that boasts all the modern connections that is also extra durable, and battery pack that is designed to get you out of a dead iPhone situation. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility sol...
Jan 29, 2023•8 min•Season 2023Ep. 23069
At CES in Las Vegas, we received a tour of the newest offerings from Zens by CEO Johan Plasmans. They include a new 4-in-1 charging doc, a modular dock that allows you to pick what additions you want to make, and a compact travel charger for your iPhone and Apple Watch. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron ...
Jan 29, 2023•11 min•Season 2023Ep. 23068
At CES in Las Vegas, Matias surprised everyone by introducing mice to match their product lines. Steve McGowan, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, explains why they introduced this line, and how customer demand influenced the their new keyboards. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here . Show Notes: Links: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://pat...
Jan 29, 2023•12 min•Season 2023Ep. 23067
In the January 2023 Update, Chuck talks about what you have been seeing and why in the extensive MacVoices coverage of CES (and it isn't over yet). Some ideas of what's coming up next and the month's Support Report wrap things up. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: htt...
Jan 29, 2023•11 min•Season 2023Ep. 23065
At CES in Las Vegas, we found out how the Shokz OpenComm UC bone conduction headset that was recommended in our Holiday Gift Guide came to be. Fay Fu explained how it was inspired by truckers and then adopted during the pandemic by those who needed to spend extended time on phone or zoom calls. We also talked about their models for those engaged in athletic activities. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can hel...
Jan 29, 2023•7 min•Season 2023Ep. 23063
At CES in Las Vegas, Brian Staller of Amp Genie shows us how their product can be set up to add voice control or app control to your legacy gear. Amp Genie listens for the music, turns on your receiver and sets the correct input and volume. Brian demos how quickly it responds, how it works with your favorite music service, and why you can dig out that old receiver or amp that you've been holding on to. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Ma...
Jan 29, 2023•9 min•Season 2023Ep. 23063
At CES in Las Vegas, we found What3Words in the Automotive Pavilion. PR Manager Frankie Cowan explained why they were there, and how their service lets you pinpoint your location down to a 3-meter square using a three-word combination. And that's anywhere in the world: What3Words has it all mapped out, supports a variety of languages, has an iOS app, and much more. Frankie talks about the adoption of their service by emergency service, how some pop culture icons have adopted them, and more. This...
Jan 29, 2023•10 min•Season 2023Ep. 23062
At CES in Las Vegas, we caught up on some of STM 's newest products that include a new side-loading backpack that can accommodate a laptop up to 17", and a compact travel charger that can that can take care of your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Ethan Nyholm, Founder and Owner, covers it all. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoic...
Jan 28, 2023•9 min•Season 2023Ep. 23061
At CES in Las Vegas, we found out about the newest innovations from Bryn Booker, Head of Marketing for Nextbase . Already known for their feature-rich line of dash cams, Nextbase is taking things to the next level with their upcoming IQ models. Featuring 4G LTE connectivity, voice commands, a new Witness Mode, and much more. Bryn takes us through the feature set. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: he ...
Jan 28, 2023•16 min•Season 2023Ep. 23060
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Dr. Chris Burrow, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Humetrix discusses the importance of medication tracking and how their WhatMeds app takes it a step beyond other options by accessing the largest database of drug prescriptions in the U.S. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoi...
Jan 27, 2023•8 min•Season 2023Ep. 23059
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Levi Tan and Isabele Sin of Vena talk about how their their iPhone wallet cases offer extra protection for your cash and cards while providing the convenience of not carrying a wallet. Their latest addition to the product line is a clever implementation of a secure wallet and MagSafe that is the first wallet case I would be willing to carry. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . ...
Jan 27, 2023•6 min•Season 2023Ep. 23058
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Senior Communications and Program Specialist for Yubico Katelyn Martin covers the YubiKey, a hardware key that secures your protect access to your computer and more. Katelyn addresses how they deal with the issue of lost keys and what you can do to protect yourself. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/...
Jan 27, 2023•5 min•Season 2023Ep. 23057
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, TiVo announced that they will be building in their own operating system to some brands of TVs later this year. John McDaniel, VP of Global Business, talks about how it is the next evolution of TiVo, what it will offer, and how it will be able to search out the programs you're looking for from the streaming services. Zocdoc This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Support:...
Jan 27, 2023•9 min•Season 2023Ep. 23056
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Leia offers a host of applications that integrate their 3D Lightfield technology to deliver a genuine 3D experience. Nima Zeighami, Director of Product, explains how you can experience 3D video chats, take your iPhone photos to the 3D level, and more. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy...
Jan 27, 2023•7 min•Season 2023Ep. 23055
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Unistellar was showing off an advanced, smart telescope that connects to your iPad rather than squinting through an eyepiece. CEO Laurent Marfisi told us about the feature set, how it automatically calibrates to the part of the sky visible to you, and why you can get great images, even if you are in a light-polluted city. He also talks about their partnership with NASA to crowd-source astronomy, and what you need to do to be involved. This edition of MacVoice...
Jan 26, 2023•7 min•Season 2023Ep. 23054
At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Ivan Kutanin, CEO of Skylum Software , discusses how Luminar Neo gives you the best of both wolds: one-click automatic improvements to your software, or the option of making those adjustments yourself to your own tastes and preferences. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? ...
Jan 26, 2023•7 min•Season 2023Ep. 23053
At CES in Las Vegas, a work-from-home device was introduced by OnAir . Able to sync with your Outlook or Google Calendar, or be triggered manually, it displays in indicator light showing your availability. Founder and CEO Eric Shuss explains how it grew out of a personal need, and why it was inspired by his time in radio. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon...
Jan 26, 2023•5 min•Season 2023Ep. 23049
At ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, Chris McCloud gave us a tour of just a few of the new products from Scosche , including innovative charging options for your Apple devices for an individual or the whole family, and even a MagSafe-equipped water bottle. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation...
Jan 26, 2023•8 min•Season 2023Ep. 23052
