MacVoices

Documentary filmmaker Dave Greelish shares the story of how his latest effort, Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa , was rooted in his passion for Apple tech that dates back to his college days. He discusses the evolution of consumer preferences from functionality to design in selecting computers. The  conversation explores the significance of Apple's failures like the Lisa and the Newton, highlighti...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, The Prismatic Company 's Co-Founder and CEO Abe Feinberg and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Feinberg  explain how their new LightWeve platform generates videos from text input, and their three apps will focus on three different use cases.  Show Notes: Chapters: 01:49 Exploring the Lightweave Platform 04:50 Video Creation Process and Features 10:39 Introducing LightWeave...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, we caught up with  Terri Morgan  and  Chris  Demiris of Luma Touch to discuss the latest new features of LumaFusion, some new ones coming shortly, as well as their thoughts on AI in a video production workflow.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:46 Exciting 5.0 Release Features 02:06 Upcoming Features: Adjustment Layers and More Tracks 03:05 Importance of AI Ethics and User Privac...

In the second part of  our bonus  MacVoices After Dark session, the conversation with Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , Guy Serle , and Mark Fuccio delves into online debates, the impact of social media echo chambers, and specific comments in discussions. The panel discuss Apple's practices regarding parts pairing and right to re...

This special  MacVoices After Dark show is not only a taste of what our Patreon supporters but also supplements some of the topics covered in recent MacVoices episodes. Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Guy Serle cover topics from birdwatching to repair laws impacting tech giants. They tackle challenges faced by tech compani...

Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Guy Serle discuss the Sam Bankman-Fried saga and his recent sentencing, along with how he has been portrayed by the media and journalists. This MacVoices Live! session concludes with comments on Microsoft's motivations for unbundling of Teams and Office.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduc...

Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Guy Serle  examine and critique a new app store model that will debut as a result of the EU's requirements, and take a look at whether Oregon's new Right To Repair law will have a significant impact on Apple…or anything, for that matter.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the Ma...

Our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new  Take Control of iPhone Photography   from Take Control Books continues with topics that range from digital zoom to Macro Mode to low light capabilities, and what else you will learn in his book. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark . What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and...

Jeff Carlson and  Take Control  have published the brand new   for those who want to get even more out of the amazing cameras built into their iPhones. Jeff explains how just a little effort and a little knowledge of some of the lesser-known settings can enhance your photographic results dramatically. (Part 1)  Today's MacVoices is supported by Backblaze. MacVoices listeners get a fully featured n...

MacVoices Live! takes a financial turn as  Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Guy Serle  look at the meaning of an adjustment to the Apple Savings Account interest rate, and how the DOJ's claim that Apple's share repurchases supports their antitrust allegations falls apart.  Today's MacVoices is supported by Backblaze. MacVoi...

Another week, another hack. The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Guy Serle discuss AT&T's loss of customer data that has a bit of history to it, as well as a request from India to unlock an iPhone of a political figure. (Spoiler: they said no.) Today's MacVoices is supported by Backblaze. MacVoices...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jim Rea ,  Marty Jencius ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Web Bixby ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Jeff Gamet  conclude a MacVoices Live! conversation about how Apple's App Store fee critics are charging pretty much the same thing for similar services. That led to a debate over how free apps on the App Store fit into the equation, the costs of hosting, and more…...

The MacVoices Live! crew of Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jim Rea ,  Marty Jencius ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Web Bixby ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Jeff Gamet  have a few thoughts on China's banning of Intel and AMD chips in government computers, and the way Microsoft "acquired" the Inflection team. A simple hiring, or a dodge around the regulators?  This edition of MacVoices is sup...

The MacVoices Live! discussion of the DOJ's action against Apple continues as Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jim Rea ,  Marty Jencius ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Web Bixby ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Jeff Gamet  examine some of the more unusual aspects of the pleadings, what Apple's response will be, and how the media is addressing the developments. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices...

MacVoices Live! digs into the DOJ action against Apple to try to understand what is behind it.  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jim Rea ,  Marty Jencius ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Web Bixby ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Jeff Gamet consider the made-up categories of the iPhone market, the questionable quality of the complaint as a competent legal document, and more. The panel considers a...

Chuck Joiner ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet , and  David Ginsburg  wrap up a MacVoices Live! discussion by talking about the latest report on switching to the Mac, as well as what might be behind LinkedIn's announcement that they are adding gaming to their platform.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark . What happens be...

Charlotte Henry  and  Chuck Joiner celebrate a year of the TV+ Talk collaboration by looking at how Apple TV+ has evolved since its beginnings, their original content moving to other services, a recent article citing the quality of the service, and more.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 TV Plus Talk Anniversary Reflections 01:46 Apple TV+ Quality Recognition 01:58 Apple TV+ Adaptations and Additions 1...

The 2024-03 MacVoices Update includes an explanation of why there are monthly updates, an evolution of MacVoices Live! for our non-live listeners and viewers, why MacVoices Magazine is picking up steam again, and the monthly Support Report.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  PayP...

The privacy theme rolls on as Chuck Joiner ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet , and  David Ginsburg  look at the almost unbelievable Terms of Service in the most recent Roku update and how it applies to which Roku device/channel/app. Then, the MacVoices panel delivers some initial thoughts on what appears to be a relationship between Apple and Google...

Our privacy theme continues as the MacVoices Live! panel looks at HP's new option to rent a printer. Is that a good idea given the seemingly onerous contract terms, let alone the possible privacy concerns over an always-connected-to-the-Internet printer?  Chuck Joiner ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet , and  David Ginsburg look at everything from ca...

Chuck Joiner ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius , and  Jim Rea discuss the hacking of a panel member's Instagram account, along with what appeared to be an attack on his Facebook account. They discuss scams, other personal experiences with compromises, and a couple information pieces that caught their attention.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine ,...

This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the Memory Card Case by JJC, a secure, durable, safe place to organize and store your SD and MicroSD memory cards that are used in cameras, video cameras, home security gear, and the like.  Show Notes: Links: 36 Slots Memory Card Case Water-Resistant Anti-Shock Memory Card Wallet for 24 Micro SD SDXC SDHC TF Cards and 12 SD SDXC SDHC Cards  https://amzn.to/3vocPg...

Car companies are capturing your driving data and selling it to insurance companies…and who knows who else. David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Chuck Joiner ,  Marty Jencius ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Eric Bolden , Web Bixby , and Brittany Smith discuss yet another invisible way that data about you is being monetized and sold, potentially at your expense.  Th...

While MacVoices Live! doesn't engage in political discussions, how tech is being used as a political communications tool has become a controversial topic. The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Chuck Joiner ,  Marty Jencius ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Eric Bolden , and  Web Bixby take a look at a real-world test case of AI chatbot use...

David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Chuck Joiner ,  Marty Jencius ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Eric Bolden , and  Web Bixby  discuss the social media controversy over Princess of Wales Kate Middleton's edited photo. The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the issue of disclosure of editing, whether that should be a presumption with all photos in the media, and how t...