MacVoices Video

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman's role in AI development and analyze Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify's pricing strategies and security...

On  The Road to Macstock Conference and Exp o , Brett Terpstra shares some insights about his session on email management strategies. Brett emphasizes the enduring significance of email and will provide tips for efficient organization without complex scripting. While he will focus on what can be done within a given email client, there will also be mentions of third-party tools to assist.. Brett al...

  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs take on a range of topics, from AirTag's successful tool recovery to Google's privacy issues and Microsoft's AI integration. We explore the pros and cons of AI advancements, while considering privacy, job security, and the broader impact of AI in daily life. We look at the automation trend in...

David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo , emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more than a few. He outlines Apple services from variou...

To wrap up our NAB 2024 coverage, we talked to  Glen Mulcahy   about his many activities - collaborations with Tilta and LumaTouch , as well as his training work at the CNN Academy preparing journalists for election coverage using mobile technology. He emphasized the need for responsible journalism in the digital era, particularly in combating disinformation and AI manipulation during significant...

Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Dave Hamilton of Mac Geek Gab. Dave will be giving attendees a look behind the curtain at his podcast workflow emphasizing efficiency and leveraging technology for productivity. Dave and Chuck both underscore the welcoming atmosphere, networking opportunities, and learning experiences at Macstock. Visit Macstock Confe...

At NAB in Las Vegas, Michael Shabun , Vice President, Business Development & Marketing at Insta360 North America talks to us shortly after the announcement of the new Insta360 X4 . This feature-packed action camera boasts 8K resolution and an AI 5NM chip for in-camera image processing. It bridges the gap between 360-degree cameras and traditional single-lens cameras, providing commercial-grade qua...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner review the Apple TV+ announcements at Apple Worldwide Developer Conference keynote, focusing on the service’s quality-driven strategy and user interface compared to other streaming services. Shows present and future, including Loot , Shrinking , Franklin , and Manhunt were discussed, and a shift towards situational comedies explored. All this content leads to the n...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Guy Serle ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs  examine the efforts by Humane Pin to sell the company for substantial amounts of money, and how that reflects on the company’s founding, investor motivations, and wearable technology interests. To wrap up, the panel looks at Microsoft's Recall and con...

Our trip down the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to first-time presenter  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs . His unique presentation will discuss navigating sports content in the Apple ecosystem as a cord-cutter. The challenges and advantages of accessing sports content without traditional cable subscriptions, the changing landscape of sports streaming, and the complexities of in-market and o...

At NAB in Las Vegas,  Melanie Kubasik , Sales Director for  iStorage , discussed their options for securely storing your data whether it is on the desktop or on one of their portable devices. Their solutions encrypt the data on their device, accessible by entering in a numeric code. For the enterprise, the device can have both a user and an administrator password. If the password is entered incorr...

The MacVoices Panel provided their thoughts, opinions, and favorite features on Apple’s WWDC keynote announcements in a full-length session that saw panel members coming and going due to schedule commitments. From why we loved the opening skit to the positive reaction as indicated by the Apple stock price, operating system updates to the much anticipated AI (Apple Intelligence) announcements, the...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Guy Serle ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs  examine Spotify's discontinuation of their car device, sparking controversy over sustainability and efforts by users to keep the device functioning, The conversation shifts to Samsung's repair shop policies and the controversy it has sparked. Legal co...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Guy Serle ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the rise of the Apple News’ importance to a variety of audiences. From being a great way to obtain curated news and access to magazines to growing part of Appel’s Services revenue stream to a possible savior for so...

The biggest event inside   Macstock Conference and Expo is the annual Macstock Film Festival, organized and hosted by  Wally Cherwinski . An accomplished videographer in his own right, Wally shares his thoughts on why you (yes, you!) should be creating a submission and joining in the fun. No prizes, no judging and no pressure mean that anyone can be part of the Festival. Wally provides some tips o...

From NAB in Las Vegas, a chance meeting with  Norigin Media   CES  Ajey Anand led to a great discussion about how they develop user experience TV apps for various platforms. Norigin collaborate with broadcasters to deliver content on smart TVs, highlighting challenges in aligning with different tech giants' UI/UX visions. Ajey emphasizes adaptability in the evolving TV streaming landscape, their p...

At NAB in Las Vegas,  Brennan Murphy , Marketing & Video Manager for  SnapStream , explains how their service shift from on-premises to cloud-based, providing real-time clipping and TV access. SnapStream, originally used by The Daily Show, acts as a DVR for users to record and clip cable content conveniently. The platform's AI features enable quick searches through closed captions and transcripts,...

Our conversation with  Joe Kissell about the 5th edition of his Take Control of Your Online Privacy continues with a focus on smart devices and the data they are collecting. Joe advises against oversharing on social media and implementing steps like using alternative search engines, email, and VPNs to bolster privacy, as well as adjustments to device settings and opting for privacy-focused service...

Joe Kissell shares insights on online privacy in his book, Take Control of Your Online Privacy , 5th Edition, stressing the importance of staying informed on privacy issues amidst evolving technology threats. He focuses on practical high and medium priority privacy concerns for everyday individuals, advising prioritization based on individual risk profiles. Emphasizing the impact of advertisers co...

From NAB in Las Vegas, Laura Davidson , Senior Market Development Manager for Shure demonstrated the MoveMic, a direct-to-phone wireless lavalier microphone with noise reduction and high pass filters, available in different kits. Laura also shows us the capabilities of the Shure MV7+ microphone, featuring USB-C and XLR outputs, auto level mode, denoiser, popper stopper, high pass filter, a customi...

In the Atomos booth at NAB in Las Vegas,  Shaki Prasanna , Creative Collaboration Director, explained how their Ninja Phone product transforms an iPhone into a high-quality monitor and recorder with the features of the traditional Ninja devices. The device enhances functionality by providing input/output connections for ProRes or H.265 recording directly onto the iPhone. While not intended to repl...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Jeff Gamet , Marty Jencius , and Web Bixby  take on a variety of topics, including   OpenAI releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac, potential successors to Tim Cook at Apple and  Apple securing the supply of TSMC's two nanometer chips. On a broader topic basis, the panel looks at  the U.S. House passing the Ticket Act, an...

The big announcement in the MacVoices Update for May, 2024 is the opening of the new MacVoices Discord. Chuck covers the what’s, why’s, and how’s of the Discord and how to access it. He also asks for your help in spreading the MacVoices word, talks about the ongoing release of NAB interviews, and invites you to use the code “macvoices” for a $30 discount on attending this year’s Macstock Conferenc...

An Apple Pencil shadow? We look at why it makes sense. Then, Scarlett Johansson's legal battle with OpenAI over the use of her voice in an AI assistant is explored by the MacVoices Live! panel. The discussion examines OpenAI's alleged voice imitation attempts after Johansson refused to license her voice. Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Jeff Gamet...

At NAB in Las Vegas, we connected with  Doc Rock , Community Manager for  Ecamm Network and  Eden Liu , Customer Service Manager and EP of Camo Livestreams, for Reincubate/Camo , in a conversation focused on the  importance of diverse representation in the tech industry. They shared insights on breaking stereotypes and encouraging more women, especially minorities, to pursue careers in tech and co...