MacVoices #26073: TV+ Talk – Apple, The Super Bowl, and the Future of Streaming
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple’s evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music’s halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptations as competition intensifies in the streaming landscape.
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MacVoices #27072: CES – Nextbase Expands Real Dashcam Tech Through OEM Partnerships
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