MacVoices

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...

At NAB Show 2025, Insta360 showcases the Connect , a smart all-in-one conference camera with dual 4K lenses, AI-powered speaker tracking, whiteboard enhancement, gallery view, and advanced audio capabilities. Designed for simplicity, it supports major platforms like Zoom and Teams, requires no extra hardware, and prioritizes privacy by recording nothing internally. Qibiao Liu, Industry Business De...

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo Brett Terpstra previews his upcoming talk on Mastodon, highlighting its benefits over traditional social media platforms. He provides some thoughts on how to choose the right server, migrate accounts, and even host your own instance for better control. The session aims to guide users through Mastodon's structure and community, helping them get the most o...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jim Rea , and  Jeff Gamet continue the of discussion the latest developments in the Epic vs. Apple legal battle. Adding to the court order is a recent interview with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and his portrayal of his company as a defender of developers and seemingly contradictory statements about Apple vs. Epic's ambitions...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Mark Fuccio , Eric Bolden , Jim Rea , and Jeff Gamet analyze the latest developments in the Epic vs. Apple lawsuit, focusing on Judge Gonzalez's criticism of Apple's failure to enable alternate payment options in good faith. Allegations of perjury against an Apple executive and the company's strategic missteps take center...

On the show floor at NAB we got to connect with our old friend  Oliver Breidenbach , CEO of Boinx Software and mimoLive . Oliver catches us up on what's new in mimoLive, including Zoom integration and a new free evaluation license ideal for creators, educators, and mobile journalists. The platform now offers advanced video compositing, flexible formats, and real-time remote production capabilities...

The MacVoices Live! panel critiques Roku's intrusive ad tactics, including pop-ups during device startup, and debates the value of a cheaper Apple Vision Pro. Concerns over marketing overload, branding fatigue, and the role of eye-display tech in mixed reality are explored. Humor, frustration, and insights collide as Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , and Jeff Ga...

At NAB Show 2025, we connected with Terri Morgan , Co-Founder and Principle Designer and Caroline Scott , Content Creation Specialist, both from Luma Touch . Terry and Caroline about the joy and accessibility of mobile video editing using LumaFusion. Caroline shares her journey from broadcast journalism to training global storytellers. They discuss vertical video, evolving storytelling formats, an...

Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Web Bixby , and Jim Rea explore the new Beats Pill speaker color exclusives at Target and Walmart, consider the value of paying for Apple Intelligence, and critique Siri's limitations. Discussions turn to competing AI tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot, comparing user experiences and privacy concerns. Apple's privacy-first approach...