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Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet continue to review their research into the current crop of Mastodon clients, a crop that seems to change almost daily. What they think of the feature sets of the different clients and how they are evolving, and which ones are the best candidates for you to try on both iOS and Mac are covered in this part of the conversation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought...

Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet continue to review their research into the current crop of Mastodon clients, a crop that seems to change almost daily. What they think of the feature sets of the different clients and how they are evolving, and which ones are the best candidates for you to try on both iOS and Mac are covered in this part of the conversation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought...

Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet have been experimenting with the various third-party apps for Mastodon. It is an area that is constantly and rapidly evolving, and that can be a bit confusing at times. In the first part of our conversation, they share how they use social media and what features are important to them before digging in to a discussion of individual apps. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices...

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 instruc...

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 subscrip...

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 Mag...

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 M...

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. W...

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...

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...

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...

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, Window...

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...

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 Li...

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...

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 iP...

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...

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...

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...

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 MacVoice...

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 holdi...

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 adop...

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 Zocdo...

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...

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...