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MacVoices #24093: A Year of TV+ Talk
March 29, 2024 17:32 - 28 minutes - 24.1 MBCharlotte 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 16:47 Debate on Third-Party Licensing Shift 18:17 Fragmentation Concerns in Streaming Ma...
MacVoices #24092: MacVoices Update - 2024-03
March 28, 2024 20:28 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBThe 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 PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.tw...
MacVoices #24091: MVL - Roku's Onerous Terms; Apple, Google, and AI; AirTags Under Fire...Again
March 27, 2024 19:34 - 27 minutes - 26.5 MBThe 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 over AI capabilities, and yet another lawsuit targeting AirTags. No other Bluetooth or GPS tracker, just Air...
MacVoices #24090: MVL - Would You Rent A Printer That HP Monitors?
March 26, 2024 19:18 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOur 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 cancellation requirements to minimum page requirements to where the printer companies are making their money…at...
MacVoices #24089: MVL - A Personal Hacking Story
March 25, 2024 19:47 - 19 minutes - 16 MBChuck 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, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more wi...
MV24088 - MacVoices Briefing: The Memory Card Case by JJC
March 22, 2024 18:48 - 4 minutes - 9.64 MBThis 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/3vocPge Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoi...
MacVoices #24087: MVL - Car Companies Are Collecting and Selling Your Driving Data
March 21, 2024 19:35 - 33 minutes - 27.3 MBCar 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. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-...
MacVoices #24086: MVL - Can AI Chatbots Be Effective In Political Campaigns?
March 20, 2024 19:38 - 22 minutes - 21.8 MBWhile 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 in an American primary contest. While small in scale, this is an interesting example that you can expect to see m...
MacVoices #24085: MVL - Are Edited Photos Really A Surprise To Anyone?
March 19, 2024 19:24 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBDavid 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 the media (tech and non-tech) has handled the matter: sensationalism or something worth reporting? Today’s MacVoic...
MacVoices #24084: MVL - iOS Developers Can Sell Direct; The EU Changes Their Demands (Again)
March 18, 2024 19:08 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBThe struggle between the EU and Apple continues as the EU keeps changing their mind as to what will satisfy them. This time, Apple has announced the availability of a direct download from developers’ web sites. 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 discusses and debates this new development, how it relates to the previous skirmishes, and the rules surrounding ...
MacVoices #24083: MVL - EU Fines Apple, Elon and OpenAI At Odds, Services Selling Your Data
March 15, 2024 19:46 - 30 minutes - 29 MBBecause they just can’t ignore it, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby consider the fines the fines the EU is imposing on Apple, and why the amount seems a little out of bounds. Elon Musk is suing OpenAI over an unusual issue, and is also trying to get Satya Nadella’s attention, and Tumblr and Wordpress will be marketing your blog posts. Never a dull moment. This edition of MacVoic...
MacVoices #24082: MVL - New M3 MacBook Air; Examining An iCloud Lawsuit
March 14, 2024 21:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBA new M3 MacBook Air has debuted, so the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss its capabilities, who might want to upgrade, and some confusion surrounding how many monitors can be driven by which laptops. The panel also looks at a new lawsuit against Apple about the amount of free iCloud storage space available to users, challenging the motivations behind it, and com...
MacVoices #24081: MVL - The Apple Vision Pro Experience And Why You Should Go
March 13, 2024 21:10 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBIf you haven’t done so yet, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss why you should. One panel members just did the demo, several others already have, and two panel members have already bought one. Issues and questions addressed include comfort and fit, weight, the audio experience not using AirPods, use cases and more. Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now,...
MacVoices #24080: CES - Aukey Has Power and Connectivity For All Use Cases
March 12, 2024 13:54 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn the Aukey booth at CES in Las Vegas, Marketing Executive Tommy Guo gave us a detailed tour of the many devices introduced or upgraded for 2024. Tommy showed off their extensive line of charging solutions that will keep all your Apple devices going. Aukey’s MagSafe chargers come at every power deliver level for anywhere you might need to charge your phone, and they pay special attention to the temperature of the charger and phone. Tommy explains why. Show Notes: Support: Becom...
MacVoices #24079: MVL - Contrived Apple Vision Pro Stories, iPhone Takes Top 7 Spots
March 11, 2024 18:56 - 37 minutes - 31 MBThe MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Jim Rea finish off a session discussing reports of cracks in the Apple Vision Pro, the click-bait articles about the costs of parts for the device. They also touch on the iPhone taking 7 of 10 top spots in global iPhone sales, and the updated internet judgements on the FineWoven cases. Today’s MacVoices is supported by Backblaze. Ma...
MacVoices #24078: CES - Rolling Square Shows Off Laptop Charger, New Wallet Trackers, More
March 08, 2024 18:19 - 9 minutes - 10.9 MBAt CES in Las Vegas, we talked to Dr. Lorenzo Maria Bonelli of Rolling Square as they showed off their latest products that are available and some that are coming later this year. They include a laptop charger that you sit your laptop on rather than plugging it in and tracker cards for your wallet that feature long life or replaceable batteries, depending on your preference. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy...
MacVoices #24077 - Apple Gets In The Sports (App) Game
March 07, 2024 20:33 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBChuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Jim Rea discuss and debate Apple’s new Sports app. Is it just the beginning, or too little too late? Will Apple TV+ and other streaming services, along with betting, make it a go-to for sports information and programming identification? Today’s MacVoices is supported by Backblaze. MacVoices listeners get a fully featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/mac...
MacVoices #24076: CES - Insta360 Introduces An 8K Action Cam
March 07, 2024 01:27 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MBFrom CES in Las Vegas, Michael Shabun, Vice President of Marketing for North America for Insta360, walked us through some of the impressive features of the Insta360 Ace Pro, their 8K action camera. Notable on that list are a flip-up touch screen that makes control from front or back easy, hand gesture controls for no-hands operation, industry-leading low-light performance, and of course, that amazing resolution. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon htt...
MacVoices #24075: MVL - Apple Car Cancelled (But It Was Ever Announced?)
March 05, 2024 20:37 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe MacVoices Live! panel discussion with the monster panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio starts out with the cancellation of Project Titan, aka “Apple Car” in spite of the fact that it was never officially announced. The conversation takes a surprising turn into the state of electric vehicles, and whether that had anything to do with it. Today’s MacVoices is suppor...
MacVoices #24074: Weldon Dodd of Kandji Talks MDM And Partnership with ServiceNow
March 04, 2024 22:31 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MBWeldon Dodd, Senior Vice President of Kandji, joins us to discuss why mobile device management (MDM) has become so important in the enterprise, and their new partnership with ServiceNow. Weldon covers why Kandji is an Apple-focused MDM provide and this partnership that will help streamline how their team interacts with IT departments as well as front-line Apple device users. Today’s MacVoices is supported by Backblaze. MacVoices listeners get a fully featured no risk free trial at Backblaz...
MacVoices #24073: CES - Leafi Gives Your Blinds Easy Remote Control
March 04, 2024 15:23 - 6 minutes - 8.32 MBIn Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas, Leafi was demonstrating a simple-to-install device to give your blinds remote control. Michelle Blaho-Melo, Marketing Specialist, helps us understand how they work, some of the capabilities provided by their compatibility with Alexa and Google Home, and more. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: h...
MacVoices #24072: MVL - Joe Rogan, Bluesky, OpenAI Lawsuit
March 01, 2024 18:55 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBThe MacVoices Live! session wraps up as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio touch on Joe Rogan’s new deal with Spotify that is surprisingly non-exclusive, Bluesky’s latest move to improve the use of their social network, and the New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI over large language model training and copyright. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps y...
MacVoices #24071: MacVoices Update - 2024-02
March 01, 2024 02:01 - 8 minutes - 13 MBThe February 2024 MacVoices Update features more information about how we cover CES and why which interviews get published when, and the the ebb and flow of articles in MacVoices Magazine. We also touch on the continuing podcast sponsorship drought and deliver this month’s Support Report. Show Notes: Links: MacVoices Magazine MacVoices on Patreon Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time d...
MacVoices #24070: CES - The Story Behind Chipolo's 'Perfectly Imperfect' Trackers
February 29, 2024 14:28 - 7 minutes - 8.79 MBIn the Chipolo booth at CES in Las Vegas, Chief Marketing Officer Nika Kramzar talks about both their latest tracking devices that are targeted at Android users, as well as the story behind their “Perfectly Imperfect” trackers, how they cut down on scrapping rejected cases while benefiting some favorite charities. (The most clever and innovative marketing campaign that we saw at this year’s show.) Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/...
MacVoices #24068: CES - copresence Gets You Started With Your Own Avatar Using Your iPhone
February 27, 2024 19:43 - 5 minutes - 7.81 MBFrom Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas, we learned about an iPhone-based tool that will let you get started with the creation of your own avatar. Titus Leistner, Chief Technology Officer for copresence, talks about the ease of use and capabilities of their iPhone app, what the next step is, and who they are hoping to work with so that your avatar can be of even more use. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this ...
MacVoices #24067: MVL: How Many Apple Vision Pros Were REALLY Returned?
February 26, 2024 18:33 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBChuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio engage in a MacVoices Live! discussion about the radically conflicting reports of Apple Vision Pro returns, the media properties that seemed to be looking for a story that wasn’t, and what the realities were. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24067.mp3 This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-top...
MacVoices #24066: MVL - MacVoices Live! Panel Members' Apple Vision Pro Updates
February 23, 2024 19:22 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBAfter a week off, the members of the MacVoices Live! panel who purchased an Apple Vision Pro share their updated experiences, and others who have completed the demo chimed in with their impressions. The discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio includes using the Apple Vision Pro on an plane, how one owner is solving the problem of justifying the expense, and one panel member who “cheated” to qualify for the demo...
MacVoices #24065: CES - GatorGrip Is A Simple, Effective Stand for iPhone or iPad
February 22, 2024 17:43 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBIn Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas, we caught up with the makers of the GoDonut, who introduced the new GatorGrip, a simple but very useful and effective iPad or iPhone stand. David Kelly talks about how it is made, how it orients for portrait or landscape modes, and why the material it is made of holds up so well. We also revisit the GoDonut and why it is another type of iPad or iPhone stand that can be used in a different way from the GatorGrip. Show Notes: Links: GatorGrip (iPad) ...
MacVoices #24064: CES - Flic Gives Your Smart Home Analog Dials and Buttons
February 21, 2024 20:14 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBFrom CES in Las Vegas, our conversation with Head of Marketing for Flic, Per-Gustaf Hedberg focused how their latest, the Flic Twist gives you a wireless dial-type control for your smart home devices. Don’t just turn the lights or music on or off…control the brightness or volume as well. The Flic Hub Mini connects it all together if you or your phone aren’t at home. Per-Gustaf also talks about their upcoming Matter support and what that will mean to your smart home. Show Notes: Support:...
MacVoices #24063: CES - Ohsnap Introduces Their Best Phone Grip Yet
February 20, 2024 19:53 - 4 minutes - 8.56 MBFrom CES in Las Vegas, during our our annual visit to Ohsnap, Industrial Designer James Stone showed off the newest iteration of their iPhone grip, the Snap 4 Luxe. James shows off both the grip stand features, as well as the fact that the MagSafe feature doesn’t interfere with charging, but opens up the use of other MagSafe accessories. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donatio...
MacVoices #24062: CES - Linxura Offers A Different Kind of Hardware Remote For The Smart Home
February 19, 2024 21:14 - 5 minutes - 9.46 MBAt CES in Las Vegas, we got to see a different kind of smart home device controller when Gerry Koser, Marketing Manager for Linxura, gave us a briefing on their hardware device that lets you control up to 52 of your devices in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-use hockey puck-size and shape that fits in the palm of your hand. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal ...
MacVoices #24061: CES - Matias Makes Wireless USB-C Keyboards & Mice Even Better
February 17, 2024 21:37 - 11 minutes - 13.3 MBAt CES in Las Vegas, we learned about the latest keyboard and mouse options from Matias from Co-Founder and CEO Steve McGowan. As everything moves to USB connectivity, Matias has improved on the USB-C dongle by making it even smaller and less obtrusive, and then built it into their newest keyboards and mice, including a new ergonomic model that fills a gap left in the market by Microsoft. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: Guests: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...
MacVoices #24060: CES - Sway Premium Audio Shows Off A Diverse Line of Personal Speakers
February 17, 2024 02:33 - 6 minutes - 9.17 MBIn the Sway Premium Audio suite at CES in Las Vegas, Chris Pusateri walked us through a few models in the broad range of their speaker products including a portable karaoke speaker, magnetic iPhone speaker, and different models of waterproof speakers. We also discussed the advantages of using a competitively priced speaker for various use situations. Show Notes: Links: SWAY Minioke LED Go Mini-Karaoke 5 Watt Portable Multi Ambient LED Music Speaker with Wireless Microphone SWAY...
MacVoices #24059: CES - SOUNDBOKS Shows Off Powerful Bluetooth Speakers For Your Next Party
February 16, 2024 19:17 - 6 minutes - 9.83 MBOutside at CES in Las Vegas we had a chilly conversation with Lisa Mathis, Head of Marketing, North America for SOUNDBOKS. Representing themselves as the best "speaker brand you haven’t heard of yet”, Lisa explained their origins at a music festival and how they are now coming to the U.S. Unlike some larger concert speakers ( 126 dB maximum output), these are Bluetooth and can be connected together wirelessly, and run off swappable batteries, so placement and movement is simplified. The gril...
MacVoices #24058: CES - Spigen Adds New Products For iPhones, iPads, More
February 16, 2024 01:05 - 6 minutes - 8.55 MBIn the Spigen suite at CES in Las Vegas, Samuel Han, Specialist, Retail Enterprise Development, showed us some of their latest products that include a new gaming keyboard, GaN power products, and new iPhone cases that range from stylish to practical, and more. Show Notes: Links: ArcPlay Real Dual 8K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Spigen GaN III 652 65W 2 Ports Compact Foldable Dual USB C Wall Charger Spigen Magnetic Style Armor MagFit Designed for iPhone 15 Pro Case Spigen Magnetic...
MacVoices #24057: Twinkly Adds New Options To Their Decorative Light Selection
February 15, 2024 18:03 - 9 minutes - 10.9 MBAt CES in Las Vegas, we talked to Andrea Tellatin, Co-Founder and CEO of Twinkly, about the latest additions to their many options for addressable lights. Best known for their holiday options, they are introducing a broader range of options at accessible price points for a wider range of uses. Andrea shows off the new Candies string lights and the Matrix Light Curtain as examples of their broader product range, both of which are customizable via the built-in addressable function. Show No...
MacVoices #24056: Showstoppers - Wacom Introduces Wacom Bridge for Remote Artists
February 15, 2024 00:59 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBAt Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Wacom introduced the new Wacom Bridge, a solution for artists who work remotely or away from their desks. With Wacom Bridge, they don’t need to lug heavy laptops or travel with the files. Arvind Arumbakkam, Technology & Industry Partnerships, talks about how their system eliminates the lag typical from the more mainstream remote work apps. Then, artist Sarajean Chung gives us a demo in the most challenging of environments: a CES exhibit hall. Show Not...
MacVoices #24055: Showstoppers - SoundFun Delivers The Mirai Directional Speaker
February 14, 2024 19:05 - 5 minutes - 8.57 MBIn Las Vegas at Showstoppers at CES, we saw and heard a demo of the technology behind the Miari speaker from SoundFun that was more than surprising. Kai Kitayama talked us through the demo that provided a wider and longer field of sound than you would expect, and how it can enhance the dialog from your TV. (Host’s Note: Audio demos are always difficult in a conference environment, which made this one that much more impressive. Please understand that the in-person experience was truly impress...
MacVoices #24054: Showstoppers - Clicks Adds A Hardware Keyboard To Your iPhone
February 13, 2024 22:08 - 8 minutes - 10.6 MBAt Showstoppers at CES, we talked to Jeff Gadway, Senior Vice President of Clicks Technology about not only their keyboard case for the iPhone, but also about the strong emotional product the release of their product elicited from some users. Jeff covers the thinking behind why Steve Jobs was right about the iPhone, but why also why the time is right for a hardware iPhone keyboard case based on what we are doing with our phones now. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: Guests: Support: ...
MacVoices #24053: Showstoppers - The Newest Unistellar Smart Telescope Makes Astronomy Even Better
February 13, 2024 18:10 - 5 minutes - 9.79 MBAt Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas, we learned about the latest edition of the Unistellar telescope that makes astronomy even easier and more automatic. CEO Laurent Marfisi took us through the new features, the eyepiece option, and more. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twit...
MacVoices #24052: Showstoppers - ViXion Introduces Automatically Adjusting Eyeglasses
February 13, 2024 00:48 - 4 minutes - 8.8 MBAt Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas, ViXion gave us a look at their autofocus eyewear. Takuya Nonaka, Senior Manager, Corporate Planning explained the tech behind their innovation, the roadmap for development, and why they are looking for partners in the U.S. Chuck tried them on and was blown away by how well they function. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal...
MacVoices #24051: Showstoppers - Mousetrap Is A Fresh Take On An Ergonomic Mouse
February 12, 2024 18:37 - 6 minutes - 10.4 MBAt Showstoppers at CES, Andrew Federici, the Founder of Mousetrap, explained their new take on an ergonomic pointing device that has a distinctive look and feel. Andrew gives us the backstory on the team that designed it, why some of the design choices were, made, and the good news is that it can accommodate left-handers. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal ...
MacVoices #24050: TV+Talk - A Deep Dive Into Apple TV+ Strategy
February 11, 2024 18:46 - 46 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this edition of TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner look at the strategies streaming services, Apple TV+ in particular, are using in choosing their programming. Sports, original content, major video franchises, and back catalogs are all in the mix as our viewing options and habits evolve. With only so much time to watch and so many dollars to pay, how are (and should) viewers choose? Charlotte and Chuck discuss their decisions. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:18 New Year Greeting...
MacVoices #24049 - The First Few Days With The Apple Vision Pro (3)
February 10, 2024 18:07 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBTopics included in the third and final part of our MacVoices Live! discussion about first impressions of the Apple Vision Pro include third party productivity apps, use cases, the demo experience, and comparisons to other Apple product launches. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden conclude with optimism about the future of the device, and the fact that it will only get better. This edition of MacVoices is supp...
MacVoices #24048: CES - STM Goods' Latest Bag, Case, and Travel Innovations
February 09, 2024 19:13 - 8 minutes - 10.1 MBAt CES in Las Vegas, we made our annual stop to see what STM Goods has added to their already outstanding line of tech gear. Tracy Smith, ChiefBrand Officer/Chief Marketing Officer, introduces us to the new BagPack that gives you a collapsable-yet-protective backpack when you need it, the Focus Collection of iPhone cases that do more than just protect your phone, and the ChargeTree Mag that charges three devices and collapses for travel. Show Notes: Links: STM Relax Sand MagSafe ...
MacVoices #24046: CES - Shokz Introduces New Swimming Bone Conduction Headphones
February 08, 2024 18:43 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBFrom CES in Las Vegas, we checked out the new Open Swim Pro bone conduction headphones from Shokz that are designed for swimming. Product Manager Fay Fu explains why this model has a built-in music player to keep you rocking even under water. Show Notes: Support: Open Swim headphones Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.co...
MacVoices #24047 - The First Few Days With The Apple Vision Pro (2)
February 08, 2024 18:39 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBThe second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion about the Apple Vision Pro fins the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden talking about keyboard experience, using the device with the Mac, and audio options and performance. Accessibility, single loop vs. over-the-head straps, weight considerations, productivity, and even comparisons to Meta’s headsets are included. (Part 2) Take Control Books: The Answ...
MacVoices #24045: MVL - The First Few Days With The Apple Vision Pro (1)
February 08, 2024 01:09 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWith only a few days of Apple Vision Pro under their belts, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden discuss the first experiences with two panel members who made the leap. Topics covered in this part of the discussion include interacting in Zoom and Teams, setting up your persona, the demo process, and the panoramic picture experience. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to...
MacVoices #24044: CES - Nextbase Delivers The iQ Smart Dash Cam
February 07, 2024 17:54 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MBFrom CES in Las Vegas, we discussed the latest and greatest from Nextbase, the iQ 4G, 4K Dash Cam. Features like Roadwatch AI and Witness Mode and all the recording capabilities are outlined by Sam Lewis, Lead Software Engineer, along with the upcoming Guardian. Sam also discusses how Nextbase not only offers this high-end model, but quality dash cams for every budget, and how one incident can more than pay for the device. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreo...
MacVoices #24043: CES - An Update On What what3words Can Do For You
February 06, 2024 21:54 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBAt CES in Las Vegas, we received an update on what3words from Frankie Cowan, Senior PR Manager. Frankie covers what what3words is and how it works, then discusses how awareness has been increasing as different companies and emergency services recognize the benefits of utilizing their precise location method. She shares some success stories with car companies, some use cases, and encourages everyone to help spread the word. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreo...