MacVoices

Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock from Ecamm join The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo to discuss how video has become essential in both personal and professional life. They share their excitement about sponsoring and presenting at Macstock, offering hands-on demos, conversations, and practical advice. From remote church services to family memorials, they highlight how easy it is to create meaningful co...

On the NAB Show floor in Las Vegas Resilio Chief Marketing Officer Adam Kranitz  introduces Resilio Active Everywhere , a powerful tool that helps creative teams move large video and media files quickly and securely. Whether working from home, in the field, or across multiple studios, Resilio ensures smooth, fast sharing without delays. It's built to handle big projects while keeping things simple...

Chuck Joiner , Marty Jencius , David Ginsburg , Jim Rea , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , and Web Bixby evaluate a report ranking Apple Pay fifth among global payment methods, questioning its methodology and the omission of key usage metrics. They also explore Apple's upcoming $300M Formula 1 film release, noting its IMAX expansion and apparent shift in Apple's theatrical distribution polic...

This Road to Macstock Conference and Expo  has a familiar face:  David Ginsburg has been a consistent presence at Macstock since the conference started up. Dave previews his presentation on Apple screen capture tools, highlighting apps like Snagit, Camtasia, and CleanShot X with an emphasis on practical use cases, cross-platform support, and integration with video workflows.  Today's edition of Ma...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, Casper Hanney , the Founder of Ghost Kits introduces a hybrid Wi-Fi router and cellular hotspot designed for camera-to-cloud workflows. Compatible with any Wi-Fi-enabled camera or device, Ghost Kits ensures seamless cloud uploads—even in remote areas—by automatically switching networks. With flexible data plans, 6–12 hour battery life, and pre-orders now open, it's a vers...

The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith discusses Audible's rollout of AI-generated audiobook narration, debating its impact on accessibility, job displacement, and listener experience. They also explore Amazon and Netflix's use of AI in advertising, increasing interruptions during streaming. A warning...

The May 2025 MacVoices Update touches on some MacVoices Live! show feedback and how it fits in with the show's objectives and why you should attend Macstock Conference and Expo . How the show schedule has been evolving and the month's Support Report concludes the update.  Show Notes: Links: Macstock Conference and Expo Save $50 with Chuck's discount code: macvoices50 Support:      Become a MacVoic...

Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jim Rea , Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden,   Mark Fuccio , and Brittany Smith break down Adobe's new Creative Cloud Pro subscription, which lowers the monthly price by excluding generative AI features. They compare its value for individuals and enterprise users, discuss Adobe's long-term strategy, and weigh the pros and cons of subscription mode...

On this stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo we pick up a first time speaker for the event.  Chris Cooke shares her journey as a blind tech instructor and advocate for accessibility, and previews her talk on empowering blind and low vision Mac users through a range of inclusive software tools. Chris emphasizes how accessible technology benefits everyone and encourages greater awareness...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, Co-Founder and COO Marcelo Moyano and CBO Sandra Dever from StreamVoodoo introduce Voodoo Spatial, a tool that enables live streaming and playback of spatial video from iPhone 15 Pro to Apple Vision Pro. Their solution emphasizes high quality, ease of use, and accessibility, allowing users to experience immersive video across devices. The discussion highlights spatial vid...

The MacVoices panel dives into the latest developments in the ongoing Epic vs. Apple legal dispute, and even had a little breaking news at recording time. The discussion then shifts to Apple's updated Sports app and its personalized newsletter, highlighting user experiences and subscription quirks. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jim Rea , Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden , and...

The latest Road to Macstock Conference and Expo digs into AI and a presentation by Marty Jencius that will that focuses on Apple Intelligence and the practical integration of AI in education and productivity workflows. Drawing from his experience as an educator and technologist, Marty discusses how AI tools like ChatGPT can be tailored for better, safer results by feeding them curated, domain-spec...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, Jim Tierney , Chief Executive Anarchist of Digital Anarchy joins Chuck to debut Eff-It! , a Premiere Pro plugin that uses transcription to auto-bleep profanity in video and caption files. He also shares updates to Flickr Free and Beauty Box , discussing the benefits and limitations of AI in professional video workflows. While AI is improving, Jim emphasizes it's still a t...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner explore new Apple TV+ content, including a long-awaited Peanuts musical, the Brad Pitt-led F1 film, and culinary docuseries Knife Edge . They reflect on the emotional arc of Shrinking Season 2, the ending of Mythic Quest , and what's next for Foundation . Charlotte also announces her upcoming book, Streaming Wars, examining the evolution of modern entertainment.  h...

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo , Brittany Smith previews her workshop on simplifying social media posting through automation. She explains practical ways to streamline workflows using tools like Keyboard Maestro, combining personalization with efficiency while reducing distractions and technical fear. The conversation highlights adaptable strategies for customizing content across plat...

At NAB Show 2025, Shubh Jagan i, Head of Enterprise Product for OpusClip ,  introduces Opus Search, a powerful tool that analyzes creators' entire content archives, connects them to current trends, and makes everything searchable and monetizable. Designed for enterprise-level creators, it automates discovery, reframing, captioning, and scheduling—turning old content into fresh revenue opportunitie...

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet engage in a lively, unscripted conversation, looking  at how Apple user groups have evolved over time. Once central to learning and community-building, these groups now face new challenges—from shifting tech habits to digital alternatives like Zoom, Discord, and online meetups. The panel share...

In a wide-ranging discussion, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea , and Jeff Gamet explores the implications of newly elected Pope Leo XIV wearing an Apple Watch and his comments on AI as a societal challenge. The conversation shifts to SoundCloud's updated terms allowing AI training on user content, raising ethical...

At NAB Show 2025, Thomas Ribreau , Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder for Cyme demos the features of Peakto, a local AI-powered media asset management tool. Peekto allows users to search video and photo content by text, metadata, facial recognition, and timeline. It integrates with tools like Final Cut and Adobe Premiere, supports secure local and remote sharing, and offers collaborative editing...

The  Road to Macstock Conference and Expo   takes us to first-time speaker Mike Burke, who discusses his presentation on "digital mise en place"—a method for organizing digital workflows before beginning creative tasks. Inspired by both culinary prep and The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, Mike outlines how he will share thoughts on structured folder systems and automation tools like Keyboard...

The panel explores the enhanced AirTag sharing feature reinforcing Apple's privacy-first approach while maintaining functionality. The conversation shifts to the growing dissatisfaction with Google Search, driven by irrelevant results and ad saturation. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea , and Jeff Gamet discuss how tools like ChatGPT, DuckDuc...

The discussion starts with Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jim Rea , and  Jeff Gamet examining another piece of app store legislation, questioning its logic, potential impact, and the recurring influence of major players like Epic and Spotify. They explore the rumor of iPhone 17 price increases, debating whether tariffs, manufacturing shifts, or str...

The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo finds its way to Brian Flanagan-Arthurs , who will present "Automate, But Don't Take Shortcuts," focusing on accessible, time-saving automation tools built into Apple devices. He will focus on simple automations, routines, and smart device usage that reclaim time and support better learning, productivity, and health—without overwhelming complexity. The sessio...

At NAB Show 2025, Mapcreator showcased powerful new integrations that bring live data and map creation directly into newsroom systems like EPS and Adobe. Features include wildfire tracking, real-time updates, and customizable locator maps. CEO Robbert Klaver discusses how the new personal plan opens access to individual creators, making broadcast-quality mapping more accessible for YouTubers and s...

The panel analyzes Tim Cook's recent comments on Siri and Apple Intelligence from the latest earnings call, debating whether Apple overpromised on AI capabilities. Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jim Rea , and  Jeff Gamet also revisit Apple's discontinued router line and the likelihood of a comeback in today's competitive market. The episode wraps w...