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The MacVoices Live! panel revisit the question of Samsung’s “imitation" of Apple’s designs with a surprise entry into the discussion. The also consider Tim Sweeney’s latest attack on Apple and why it hurts his credibility, and a data breach of nearly three billion (with a “B”) individuals information.  Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea ,...

Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea , Web Bixby , and Eric Bolden  go in deep on a new J.D. Power on customer satisfaction the their in-car entertainment options. While CarPlay got CarPlay is still at the top of the heap, and the options developed by the auto manufactures are at the bottom. So why are some, notably GM, refusing to include C...

At the start of this MacVoices Live! session we pay tribute to Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, discussing her pivotal role in shaping online media. Then, Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea , Web Bixby , and Eric Bolden  then shift to a report on trends in iPad sales indicating a rise in demand for the higher-end iPad Pro at the expe...

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 sponso...

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 we...

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.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the BIGASUO 15.6-inch portab...

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 possib...

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 c...

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...

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...

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...

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 Cho...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 discontinuati...

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  conve...

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 h...

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...

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...

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...

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 ye...

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 platfo...

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 competi...