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 option of micropayments. MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Never skip a therapy day with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com//macvoices to get 10% off ...
Aug 14, 2024•39 min•Season 2024Ep. 24210
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 developers for continuous improvements are weighed against user fatigue from managing multiple subscriptions and the value-evaluation that comes with reg...
Aug 13, 2024•36 min•Season 2024Ep. 24209
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. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24208.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the BIGASUO 15.6-inch portable monitor 01:37 Features and Accessories of the BIG...
Aug 12, 2024•8 min•Season 2024Ep. 24208
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 accuracy of step counts in wearables. Other possible issues include kinetic charging, extra batter power, and more. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices i...
Aug 12, 2024•32 min•Season 2024Ep. 24207
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, consider how educators are using the whole AI situation, and highlight a new Apple resources for social engineering education. This edition of MacVoic...
Aug 07, 2024•31 min
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 discuss how their own usage patterns vary from sticking to Safari to exploring Chrome and Edge for compatibility needs. Privacy features, emphasized by ...
Aug 06, 2024•24 min•Season 2024Ep. 24204
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 security on a variety of platforms. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com...
Aug 05, 2024•20 min•Season 2024Ep. 24203
Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV+ negotiating more Hollywood film licenses, debating the balance between original content and variety. They explore the potential introduction of ads to enhance revenue and consider incorporating non-Apple content on the platform. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:12 Summer TV Preview 00:51 Apple's Hollywood Licensing Talks 01:49 The Paradox of Choice 02:16 Strategic Direction Debate 02:42 Embracing Originality vs. Hollywood 08:10 The Impact of Fi...
Aug 03, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 24202
Vision Pro Focus is a new series produced as a partnership between MacVoices and the Vision ProFiles Podcast . In the first episode, co-hosts Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden discuss the surprising topic of social interaction using the Apple Vision Pro. Mary and Eric discuss the environment created by inSpaze , how it functions, and the social interactions that are occurring there as everyone gets familiar with the new concept of spatial computing. Vision Pro Focus will be published ...
Aug 02, 2024•45 min•Season 2024Ep. 24200
In this episode of MacVoices, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby cover a data breach involving AT&T's call logs, discussing the implications for privacy and security, including the ethics of ransomware payments and highlighting the importance of data protection and backups. The panel also touches on how a U.S. Appeals Court decision impacts the future of net neutrality and lawmakers' understanding of the issue. This editio...
Aug 02, 2024•21 min•Season 2024Ep. 24201
The MacVoices Update for 2024-07 covers the doubling up of new content and the "Road to Macstock" series and why you should care about Macstock even if you didn't attend. A couple new items for MacVoices are teased, some updates on scheduling, and the month's Support Report conclude the update. 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.twitt...
Jul 30, 2024•10 min•Season 2024Ep. 24199
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 monitoring and device control. The challenges of charging a smart ring, thoughts from Chat Room participant Magic Man about enhancing AirPods, and intr...
Jul 30, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 24206
After Amazon Prime Day, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby share some of the items that tempted them, and those they purchased. A PC emulator for iOS has been approved on the App Store, and the panel debates its significance for running old software and vintage games on iOS devices. Exploring technical aspects of emulation, the cover performance considerations and compatibility with different operating systems. Speculating on Appl...
Jul 29, 2024•19 min•Season 2024Ep. 24198
President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race sparked discussions on the state of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter). The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea look at use of social media to deliver messages directly, bypassing traditional media filters. The conversation also covered Google's discontinuation of its URL shortener, reflecting on adapting to tech changes, humorously blending insights on tech, po...
Jul 26, 2024•21 min•Season 2024Ep. 24197
The MacVoices Live! panel dives into the CrowdStrike incident, sharing personal experiences with system crashes caused by the system update to Windows. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby explore the technical aspects of the issue, highlighting the wide-ranging effects on industries like airlines and hospitals. The conversation turns to the inevitable questions of accountability, legal implications, and the necessity for enhance...
Jul 25, 2024•39 min•Season 2024Ep. 24196
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby look at why Figma's interface generation tool so perfectly copied Apple's app, and the questions it raises about AI training, intellectual property boundaries and corporate responsibility in AI use. On a more humorous note (since it had a happy ending), we talk about how a HomePod alerted a family to a kitchen fire started by their dog. To...
Jul 24, 2024•36 min•Season 2024Ep. 24195
A number of tech stories are on the slate for this MacVoices Live! panel. We start off looking at Microsoft's ban on Android phones in China and cybersecurity implications. Next, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby analyze the removal of VPN apps from the Russian App Store and discuss Apple's adherence to local regulations. The conversation delves into challenges of VPN serv...
Jul 23, 2024•31 min•Season 2024Ep. 24194
Lessons in security and privacy that can be learned from the recent security determinations surrounding the much-maligned Rabbit are highlighted by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle. So many were so anxious to try what was the latest device that they didn't look before they left. The MacVoices Live! panel dig into how it happened and why it shouldn't be a surprise. To wrap up, we try to figure out what is behind Motorola's entry into t...
Jul 22, 2024•22 min•Season 2024Ep. 24193
The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the EU's scrutiny of Meta's pay or consent model, pondering potential fines and implications for the tech industry. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio also analyze Ticketmaster's data breach notifications, reflecting on electronic ticketing security. Shifting focus to the U.S. Treasury's crypto tax rules, we explore the impact on market legitimacy and illicit activities. The conversation e...
Jul 19, 2024•24 min•Season 2024Ep. 24192
The 2024 version of Macstock Conference and Expo is in the books, and a majority of the MacVoices Live! panel were in attendance. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby look back at the weekend's events and some of their favorite aspects and presentations. If you didn't make it, find out how you can still benefit from the year's best Apple user event. MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Stop comparing and start focusing, with Be...
Jul 18, 2024•40 min•Season 2024Ep. 24191
How long should a HomePod last? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio discuss the lifespan of Apple's smart speaker along with other hardware, and how it could be maximized. The conversation also includes how Mastodon is trying to become the journalists social media platform of choice, why X is still arguably the best platform for news, and how that could change. MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Stop comparing and start f...
Jul 17, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 24190
Catching up on some MacVoices discussions, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio cover Apple's stock reaching a record high, Phil Schiller's involvement with OpenAI, and the strong presence of iPads in the tech market. The conversation also delves into a new Beats Pill speaker, enhanced with better sound quality and competitive pricing. The panel also discusses Apple Vision Pro demos and how they may affect the perception of t...
Jul 16, 2024•31 min•Season 2024Ep. 24189
Dell employees surprised their management by deciding, in large numbers, to live with the disincentives put in place to encourage their return to the office. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio discuss the implications for the company, as well as the larger world of work. Next, they answer the question of whether a panel member was responsible for an unusual method of breaking a speed record with an M4 ...
Jul 16, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 24186
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the impending release of the Apple Vision Pro in the U.K. before turning their attention to some of the upcoming releases on Apple TV+ and Apple's approach to programming. They analyze the future of media consumption and the diverse content offerings on the Apple TV+, spanning genres from dramas to sports. The streaming market is competitive, and Apple's strategy for the service is proving to appeal to a broad audience. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introdu...
Jul 12, 2024•36 min•Season 2024Ep. 24188
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby has an emotional reaction to the return of The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) under a new owner. The domain was acquired and transformed into an AI-re-written site. The panel expresses shock and disapproval at the unethical practice of utilizing past writers' identities for AI-generated content without permissi...
Jul 11, 2024•46 min•Season 2024Ep. 24187
˚ As the big event approaches, we wrap up this year's Road to Macstock Conference and Expo series with one more visit by organizer Mike Potter to get the last minute information on sponsors, last-minute registrations, walk-in policies, and more. See you there! Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 The Road to MacStock Updates 03:20 Presenters and Workshop Updates 09:30 Workshop Presenters...
Jul 10, 2024•16 min•Season 2024Ep. 24185
Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is with Kelly Guimont who talks about value of the "hallway track" at conferences for fostering meaningful connections among attendees. Then, she previews her presentation on enhancing attention and focus through doodling and note-taking. The conversation touches on the science behind memory retention related to writing versus typing notes, as well as the welcoming nature of Macstock. Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Kelly's dis...
Jul 09, 2024•25 min•Season 2024Ep. 24184
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio take a MacVoices Live! look at Amazon's potential plan to charge for its AI assistant, Alexa, and its implications. The discussion also touches on the US ban on Kaspersky software due to security concerns, lack of transparency, and AI companies scraping websites despite privacy settings. The importance of ethical considerations in AI development and the challenges fac...
Jul 09, 2024•27 min•Season 2024Ep. 24183
The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is getting short, but we're not done yet. Jeff Gamet of The Context Machine (among other projects) talks about how his presentation will approach to smart home automation, and why it probably won't start where you think it will. He will also share his best tip for taking on the automation challenge. Jeff and host Chuck Joiner are also doing a session together, talking about how to get more for your Apple (and tech) dollar. Find out the kinds of things the...
Jul 08, 2024•33 min•Season 2024Ep. 24182
First off, Apple and the EU clash over withheld features due to the DMA, sparking debate on Apple's motives and implications for their EU relations. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio look at a reason for the discontinuation of Apple Card's buy now, pay later feature. Finally, the panel members consider the proposed smartphone ban in California schools, emphasizing responsible tech use, balanced ...
Jul 08, 2024•33 min•Season 2024Ep. 24181
