MacVoices #25191: Joe Kissell Takes Control of DEVONthink 4 (1)
Joe Kissell returns to introduce Take Control of DEVONthink 4, a deep guide to the powerful information management tool. He outlines new features like versioning, audit-proof databases, and enhanced PDF navigation, while also explaining the app’s new hybrid licensing model. The discussion highlights DEVONthink’s versatility for everything from paperless offices to academic research. (Part 1)
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MacVoices #25190: Live! – AI Everywhere: Video Summaries, Message Recaps, and Monetizing AI Web Crawlers
New AI offerings spark discussion as Ring adds video action summaries to their doorbells, Cloudflare monetizes bot access for AI training, and WhatsApp introduces AI message recaps. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate privacy, trust, and the future of content control, with added commentary on Apple Sports’ Wimbledon update.
MacVoices #25189: Live! – Apple’s AirDrop Shift, AI Glasses, AI Self-Preservation
The panel discusses Apple’s move to allow third-party AirDrop alternatives, raising questions about security and EU regulations. Concerns over webcam hacking and AI’s disturbing behavior in simulations follow, along with a look at Meta and Oakley’s AI smart glasses. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs share personal AI tool usage and question the real value of current wearable tech offerings.
MacVoices #25188: Live! – EU Limitations, Legacy Feature Lifespans, and the AI Training Debate
This MacVoices Live! episode unpacks Apple’s decision to drop FireWire support in macOS Tahoe, raising questions about how long legacy technologies should be supported and at what cost. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether practical considerations or corporate minimalism are driving such moves. The panel also address the EU’s exclusion from iPhone Live Activities, sparking discussion about regulatory overreach and global feature fragmentation. The episode wraps with a deep dive into a court ruling that permits AI models to be trained on copyrighted material if legally acquired, highlighting the murky boundaries between fair use, transformation, and infringement.
MacVoices 25187: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet
The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo wraps up in a conversation with Jeff Gamet where he previews his Macstock session on improving online privacy and security in practical, accessible terms. He shares some strategies to reduce tracking, protect against identity theft, and safely browse and shop online—without overwhelming jargon. Topics Jeff will address include on-device safety, ad tracking, DNS, and HTTPS, all presented with real-world examples.
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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner explore Apple’s evolving theatrical strategy through the success of the Brad Pitt-led F1, questioning what it means for future releases and awards ambitions. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target, discuss the platform’s ongoing discovery challenges, preview upcoming titles like Foundation S3 and Chief of War, and debate the growing importance of streaming visibility, especially for Apple TV+.
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MacVoices #25184: Live! – Apple’s AI Future: Buy or Build?
The debate over whether Apple should acquire an AI company to stay competitive, with Perplexity as a leading candidate, is a hot topic. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore past acquisitions, Apple’s AI strategy, and the challenges of merging company cultures. PSAs about malware from screenshots and fake CAPTCHAs are discussed, along with the growing risks of AI litigation and the hype vs. reality of AI’s future.
MacVoices #25183: Live! – Meta’s AI Power Play, WhatsApp Ad Fallout, and Trump Mobile???
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