MacVoices

At the Flip the Script event during WWDC 2026, Arina Shapran, Head of of Social Media and Community for MacPaw , talks about the role of social platforms in modern marketing, intentional online engagement, and building meaningful communities. Arina's perspective highlights their efforts for developers, vendors, and partnerships behind Setapp, while considering how AI and vibe coding are changing p...

The MacVoices Live! panel explores Pope Leo's comments on AI ethics, technology regulation, environmental costs, labor disruption, and the need for moral guardrails without stopping innovation. Chuck Joiner, David Giinsburg , Jeff Gamet , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea , Eric Bolden , Marty Jencius , and Web Bixby compare today's AI concerns to earlier industrial upheaval, then shifts to Kansas C...

Rivian's rejection of CarPlay and physical buttons in favor of voice and AI control sees to question safety, convenience, data control, and long-term car software support. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jeff Gamet , Guy Serle , Web Bixby , Eric Bolden , Marty Jencius , and Jim Rea question whether Rivian has other motives, and then dive into Tesla updates, AI voice recreation of Stan Lee, Spider-...

The MacVoices Live! panel examines Spotify adopting Apple-backed video podcast technology, Instagram's disappearing posts and why anyone would want them, and  Microsoft expanding Copilot everywhere, whether it is a good idea or not. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jeff Gamet , Guy Serle , Web Bixby , Eric Bolden , Marty Jencius , and Jim Rea also look at the risks of putting AI mini data centers i...

Jeff Gamet is the latest stop on the The Road to Macstock , revealing his workshop session focused on helping everyone create digital art from simple paper sketches. Jeff explains how attendees can use iPhone, iPad, Mac, Linea Sketch, Affinity, or other tools, while emphasizing creativity, play, low-pressure participation, and overcoming the belief that "I'm not an artist."  This edition of MacVoi...

AI is taking on a growing role in cybersecurity (whether we like it or not), from vulnerability discovery to faster exploit development. Chuck Joiner,   David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , a nd Marty Jencius look at both sides oof the issue and  push back on "Bugmageddon" hype. The discussion also covers X post limits, Microsoft Teams retiring...

At NAB 2026, Chuck Joiner talks with Ryan Burke, Portfolio Director for RØDE about the new RodeLink 2 UHF wireless system, developed with Lectrosonics expertise. The discussion covers interference-resistant UHF performance, 32-bit float recording, timecode, adaptive power, battery life, and removable storage media.  Ryan also provided a look at the new RODECaster Studio AI audio editing app for po...

The Road to Macstock takes a serious turn as Mike T. Rose previews his workshop on becoming a digital caretaker for family members and loved ones. Mike discusses scams targeting older adults, password sharing, remote support, Apple Passwords, financial preparedness, and the need to balance protection, respect, independence, and trust when helping others manage their digital lives.  Today's edition...

This MacVoices Live! starts out with the introduction of the new Foreshadowing Tech series, mark the end of the British Tech Network after 18 years, and examine Apple-related privacy, politics, and search issues. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jeff Gamet , Guy Serle , Web Bixby , Eric Bolden , Marty Jencius , and Jim Rea discuss Canada's encryption proposal and Apple's response, the Towson Apple...

At NAB 2026, Larry O'Connor of Other World Computing discusses the new Express 4M2 Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5-certified, four-blade M.2 DIY storage solution built for speed, quiet operation, and thermal control. The conversation also covers OWC's dual 10G dock, StudioStack, Helios 5S PCIe chassis, and the company's focus on reliable, accessible technology for creators, prosumers, and professionals.  S...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the Apple Sports app expanding to more than 170 countries, its World Cup features, and how sports increasingly connect Apple's entertainment ecosystem. They also consider possible Apple smart glasses, Apple TV's growing industry credibility under Eddy Cue that includes his Cannes Lions honor, the return of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars , and Apple TV b...

The debut of a new MacVoices' series, Foreshadowing Tech , examines how science fiction has influenced real-world technology using  2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: The Year We Made Contact as the first case study. Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius discuss the depictions of various technologies, and how they measure up to the current state of things, including space travel, tablets, biome...

In the CYME booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Matthieu Kopp, Chief Technology Officer , previews the next Peakto release, highlighting support for much larger media libraries, expanded collaboration, guest sharing, and secure on-premise access without cloud uploads. He also discusses other features such as new culling tools, improved ingest control, subclips for video workflows, and how AI agents may sha...

From NAB in Las Vegas, Matt Bach, Senior Product Manager at Puget Systems , explains PugetBench, a free benchmarking tool for end users that tests real applications such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and soon Unreal Engine. Matt discusses why real-world benchmarks beat synthetic scores, how software updates can dramatically change performance, and how Mac and Windows...

The May 2026 MacVoices Update highlights the ongoing Road to Macstock series, continued release of NAB interviews, and longer panel discussions leading into WWDC. Chuck previews MacPaw's "Flip the Script" developer event and keynote watch party in San Francisco where he will be moderating, and invites developers to connect with him for interviews. The Update wraps with  a recommendation on the how...

In a catch-up interview after a lost CES interview, Jeff Gadway, SVP for Clicks discusses the Power Keyboard, a universal MagSafe-style Bluetooth keyboard and power bank for iPhone, Android, tablets, TVs, and more. He also details the Clicks Communicator, a smartphone built around physical keys, purposeful communication, productivity, security, and the idea of a task-focused second phone.  MacVoic...

The Road to Macstock takes us to Dave Hamilton , who previews his Macstock session, "From Curiosity to Capability," which will focus on practical AI workflows anyone can use. Dave discusses how generative AI has changed coding, project management, proposals, productivity, and procrastination for him. The session will encourage experimentation as a way to get involved as AI tools rapidly evolve.  S...

The MacVoices Live! panel covers a fake vendor site spreading malware, Apple's new accessibility previews, and a hardware reorganization aimed at faster, more unified product development. Chuck Joiner,   David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , a nd Marty Jencius also discuss Eyes Off for shoulder-surfing protection, Microsoft and Google reactions t...

At NAB Las Vegas, Madeleine Budd, Marketing Manager for Saramonic Audio , introduces the Air SE, a tiny dual wireless mobile microphone system with USB-C and optional Lightning receivers, and magnetic charging. No larger than a lipstick, it features AI noise cancellation, and a strikingly low price. She also demos the WeTalk 9X intercom system, built for scalable team communication, noisy environm...

MacVoices Live! previews MacPaw's WWDC "Flip the Script" developer event, then examines the growing backlash against school-issued screens in classrooms. Chuck Joiner,   David Ginsburg , Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jim Rea , Eric Bolden , Marty Jencius , and Web Bixby weigh digital skills, socialization, parental responsibility, accessibility, school support, and workforce readiness. They...

On the show floor at NAB in Las Vegas, Jim Tierney of Digital Anarchy discusses ShotNotes , a Premiere Pro panel that keeps project notes, time codes, links, timers, and collaboration details inside the edit instead of scattered across documents or sticky notes. He also previews Beauty Box Video AI development and explains where generative AI can help video pros, where traditional AI still shines,...

A wide range of tech stories get the MacVoices treatment, starting with the quick sellout of the Steve Jobs commemorative coin and what strong MacBook Neo demand may say about Apple's pricing, chip planning, and enterprise appeal. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet and Mark Fuccio also discuss Apple updates unexpectedly changing settings, a...

On the Road to Macstock , Jill McKinley previews her third year's presentation, focused on making Apple devices support daily habits through Focus modes, shortcuts, customized screens, and intentional setup. She explains how iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch can work together to reduce distractions, surface useful tools, and help users shape technology around real life instead of default settings...

The MacVoices Live! panel examines backlash around Apple rumor reporting, especially Vision Pro speculation and the impact of click-driven headlines on developers and readers. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet and Mark Fuccio then turn to Bartender's return after past trust concerns, alternatives for menu bar management, and whether the ne...

At NAB 2026, Russell Pompea, Account Executive  from Topaz Labs , discusses major advances in Topaz Video, including Starlight Precise 2.5 for restoring low-quality footage, SDR-to-HDR conversion, and Apple Silicon optimization. The conversation also covers Topaz's photography tools, model customization, subscription pricing, local vs. cloud processing, and shared responsibility for cloud security...