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MacPaw 's Maria Polishchuk, Head of Business Development and   and  Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, discuss Setapp 's new expansion beyond its traditional subscription model. They explain new individual app purchases, developer subscription options, AI Gateway integration, app review standards, and support for indie and vibe-coded apps. The discussion covers developer challenges such as discovery,...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV's sports and awards momentum, from Lionel Messi's expanding U.S. profile and Friday Night Baseball visibility to major BAFTA and Tony recognition. They also examine how awards influence viewer choices, upcoming Apple TV projects with John Travolta and James Marsden, and frustrations with subtitle handling in multilingual shows.  Show Notes: Chapter...

At NAB in Las Vegas, Chris McNamara , Senior Technical Marketing Specialist for Elgato gave us a tour of their latest tools for creators and broadcasters. That tour included new variations on the super-popular Stream, a new mic and XLR interface, a new touchscreen display, and more. If you're doing production, you need to be aware of these products.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 NAB 2026 introducti...

An online furor over the upcoming Spider-Man movie brings the issue of AI companions to the fore, along with broader concerns about celebrity likenesses, trademarks, and legal protections. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet examine Discover removing Apple Wallet features, Mac mini pricing and configuration changes tied to RAM shortages,...

The MacVoices Live! panel discuss privacy, AI, and digital trust, comparing Meta's Instagram encryption rollback with Apple's RCS encryption in Messages. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius , and Jeff Gamet also examine an AI lawsuit involving a chatbot posing as a doctor, plus AI customer service, Apple Wallet, and user trust in technology.  MacVoice...

In the  Riverside   booth at NAB in Las Vegas,  Danielle Baxter, Business Development Representative, explains how the platform supports podcasting, video interviews, webinars, testimonials, and live streams. She covers options like local recording, separate audio and video tracks, browser-based guest access, built-in editing, branding, captions, producer mode, and flexible plans for solo creators...

From NAB in Las Vegas,  Dan May , President of  Blackmagic Design , talks about DaVinci Resolve 21, local AI tools, the new photo page, Blackmagic Cloud collaboration, Fairlight Live, and the free Blackmagic Camera app. The conversation highlights Blackmagic Design's focus on accessible professional tools and creator growth paths.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Chuck Joiner introduces the Blackmagic...

The MacVoices Live! panel examine Apple's quarterly earnings, the continuing importance of Services revenue, and what John Ternus' presence on Apple's earnings call may indicate about Apple's future leadership transition. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius , and Jeff Gamet discuss the Apple Vision Pro and the newest wave of "Vision Pro is doomed" com...

In the Mapcreator booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Julia Schellekens provides an update on their service that delivers detailed maps for news and other organizations who want to clearly show what is happening where. With a wide array of export and animation capabilities to help drive home the information, it is almost certain that you have seen their product in use no matter where in the world you are. ...

Joe Kissell introduces Take Control Live: Taming Big Tech , a four-session interactive course designed to help users understand privacy, security, subscriptions, ads, platform lock-in, and practical alternatives to major tech services. Rather than urging an all-or-nothing break from companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, or Apple, Joe will focus on realistic steps, live demos, Q&A, forums...

The ethics of companies tracking employee keystrokes, mouse movement, and device use to train AI is debated by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg , Web Bixby , Guy Serle , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and Eric Bolden. Issues of  legality, consent, compensation, and workplace power dynamics all factor into the issue. They also examine AI-generated legal errors, the need fo...

Matthew Collings, Head of Product for Krotos was manning their booth at NAB in Las Vegas, showing off the latest upgrades to their new AI-assisted sound design workflows in Krotos Studio for Adobe Premiere, with support for DaVinci Resolve and other NLEs planned. The system analyzes selected video regions, places synchronized royalty-free sound effects from Krotos' recorded library, and lets edito...

In the Insta360 booth at NAB 2026, Global PR Manager Poppy Zhang gives us a preview of a new creator-oriented wireless mic system that features not only high-quality recording but also a customizable screen that can display logos, emoji, or brand identities. The unit also features a compact charging case, with pricing to be announced soon.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03 Introduction from NAB 2026 0:1...

On The Road to MacStock , Chris Cooke returns as a speaker  to discuss her upcoming presentation on inspiring others to read and how accessibility, reading technologies, and inclusive design all matter. Drawing from her experience teaching adults with vision loss, she explains how Apple's accessibility features, Braille support, audiobooks, OCR, and customizable interfaces help people with visual,...

The MacVoices Live! panel reviews the latest on the evolving legal battle between Apple and Masimo, highlighting recent rulings favoring Apple while leaving key issues  like blood oxygen features and damages unresolved. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg , Web Bixby , Guy Serle , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and Eric Bolden also explore whether AI-driven devices could cha...

At NAB 2026, a conversation with Manny Moreno of SmallRig highlights the company's evolution from producing simple hardware like screws to becoming a major player in camera accessories, batteries, and lighting. Manny explains how creator feedback drives product innovation, enabling flexible, professional-grade rigs at affordable prices. He also  discusses advancements in tripod heads, V-mount batt...

Joe Kissell continues discussing Take Control of Apple Contacts , focusing on third-party app integration, outdated social media and messaging fields, and security concerns. He explains how apps can access contact data, why the Mac version lags behind iPhone and iPad, and why CardDAV-based syncing lacks true end-to-end encryption. MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your network & stay com...

Joe Kissell discusses his brand new book, Take Control of Apple Contacts , explaining why a guide is needed despite the app's app's limitations. He outlines hidden features, confusing design choices, and workarounds for common frustrations like sharing contacts and managing duplicates. (1)  Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live! , our weekly live panel discussion of what is g...

The MacVoices Update for April 2026 reviews the week's activity, including extensive coverage from NAB in Las Vegas and the growing accessibility of professional video tools. Chuck explains the temporary disruptions to live programming due to conflicting travel, outlines improvements to show notes and Patreon benefits, and thanks supporters. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on P...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss NAB 2026, the rapid evolution of creator and broadcast tools, and how once-expensive production gear is becoming accessible. They then examine Tim Cook's move to executive chairman, John Ternus becoming Apple CEO, and what the transition may mean for Apple TV, services, AI, marketing, original content, customer surveys, and Apple's future streaming strategy...

MacVoices Live! returned after a brief hiatus to discuss the leadership transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus, exploring timing, succession planning, and potential impact. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg , Web Bixby , Guy Serle , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and Eric Bolden debate whether the move is surprising, how it aligns with product cycles, and Apple's strategi...

At NAB 2026, U.S.-based Wireless Mic Belts showcases solutions designed to secure and manage wireless mic packs for creators on the move. Brett Moore explains how their  products help free up hands by attaching transmitters to belts, tripods, or clothing. With in-house manufacturing and custom capabilities, they adapt to evolving gear and unique use cases, including sports applications. Show Notes...

At NAB in Las Vegas, OBSBOT introduced their new Tiny 3 series, a new AI-powered 4K PTZ webcam lineup is showcased, emphasizing improved built-in audio to reduce reliance on external microphones. Dreami Li, Influencer Partnership Manager, walked us through the collection that  features multiple audio modes, advanced tracking (human, voice, and animal), and gesture controls for zoom. http://traffic...

At NAB in Las Vegas, we're back in the Shure booth, where Mario Ponce , Senior Specialist, Market Development shows off the MV88 USB-C is a compact plug-on stereo microphone for phones and tablets, offering adjustable polar patterns, auto gain, and noise reduction via software. The MVX2U Gen 2 interface converts analog mics to digital with added features like EQ, compression, and mobile compatibil...

From NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, Broadcast Blinds ' CEO Rick Smith reviews their expertise in controlling natural light for video production and introduces a new portable solution. Designed for mobile crews and prosumer creators, the unit uses layered gels and scrims to manage brightness and background exposure. Quick setup and adjustable light reduction make it practical for changing conditions, expan...