Vision Pro Focus is a new series produced as a partnership between MacVoices and the Vision ProFiles Podcast. In the first episode, co-hosts Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden discuss the surprising topic of social interaction using the Apple Vision Pro. Mary and Eric discuss the environment created by inSpaze, how it functions, and the social interactions that are occurring there as everyone gets familiar with the new concept of spatial computing.
MacVoices #24199: MacVoices Update 2024-07
The MacVoices Update for 2024-07 covers the doubling up of new content and the “Road to Macstock” series and why you should care about Macstock even if you didn’t attend. A couple new items for MacVoices are teased, some updates on scheduling, and the month’s Support Report conclude the update.
MacVoices #24198: Live – Amazon Prime Purchases; Implications of an iOS PC Emulator
After Amazon Prime Day, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby share some of the items that tempted them, and those they purchased. A PC emulator for iOS has been approved on the App Store, and the panel debates its significance for running old software and vintage games on iOS devices. Exploring technical aspects of emulation, the cover performance considerations and compatibility with different operating systems. Speculating on Apple’s motivations for approval, the conversation concludes with a reflection on the uses of emulation for accessing old software, playing classic games, and the impact on user experiences.
MacVoices #24197: Biden Steps Down On X, Current iOS Still Beats Cellabrite
President Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race sparked discussions on the state of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter). The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea look at use of social media to deliver messages directly, bypassing traditional media filters. The conversation also covered Google’s discontinuation of its URL shortener, reflecting on adapting to tech changes, humorously blending insights on tech, politics, and media intersections. Oh yes, and iPhones are still secure if the OS is kept up-to-date.
MacVoices #24196: Live! – CrowdStrike: How It Happened, Who Is To Blame, What We Learned
The MacVoices Live! panel dives into the CrowdStrike incident, sharing personal experiences with system crashes caused by the system update to Windows.. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby explore the technical aspects of the issue, highlighting the wide-ranging effects on industries like airlines and hospitals. The conversation turns to the inevitable questions of accountability, legal implications, and the necessity for enhanced change management practices to avoid future crises.
Older Episodes
MacVoices #24135: NAB – Larry O’Connor On OWC’s Latest Tools For Video Workflows
https://youtu.be/1cgbFezRynw From NAB in Las Vegas, we get an update on the latest tools focused on a video production workflow from Other World Computing Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor. Larry highlights the Electron's 4 TB capacity, the speed of Thunderblade X8, and...
MacVoices #24134: NAB – TopDirector Delivers An NDI Option for An iOS Workflow
https://youtu.be/5vWnkH-_JhI At NAB in Las Vegas, Jason Jiang, the Founder of TopDirector, showed off his hardware and software-based NDI video workflow for iOS. With 2 iPhones, a Mac, and an iPad, TopDirector can connect it all together using NDI, switch between...
MacVoices #24133: NAB – Rob Walch of Libsyn On The State of Podcasting
https://youtu.be/OFF7Js2dd_8 From NAB in Las Vegas, Rob Walch, Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn, talks about the state and evolution of podcasting, including the significance of word-of-mouth marketing. We cover the advertising options open to...
MacVoices #24132: NAB – Techflex Makes Cable Organization Easy
https://youtu.be/WeToS9mfuzE At NAB in Las Vegas, Driscoll Bowlby, Technical Sales for Techflex, profiles a few of their products that make cable organization a breeze. F6, a split-wrappable solution, easily applied, removed or added to. FlexoWrap offers a Velcro...
MacVoices #24131: NAB – CRDBAG Organizes Your Gear When Off-Site
https://youtu.be/dGE1IlHXkNQ On the show floor at NAB in Las Vegas, Mathias Näslund, a professional filmmaker and Co-Founder and CEO of CRDBAG, discusses their unique system designed for professional gear, which includes pouches in various sizes with velcro strips and...
MacVoices #24130: NAB – Backblaze Focuses On Customer Workflow Integration
https://youtu.be/4ZBOMQkQw6E At NAB in Las Vegas, Nilay Patel, Co-Founder and Vice President, Sales for Backblaze discusses their cloud storage services and backup solutions that have expanded to cater to the evolving needs of its customers. Backblaze differentiates...
MacVoices #24129: NAB – Mapcreator Offers A Range of Maps For Media Uses
https://youtu.be/90guEYslbNg At NAB Show in Las Vegas, we received an update on Mapcreator from Managing partner Magdalena (Maggie) Muhr-Manilal. Maggie covers the new Locator Map version for easy map creation with GPS coordinates or zip codes. The tool allows...
MacVoices #24128: Briefing – More On The Wacom One 13″ Touch Tablet with Jeff Gamet (2)
https://youtu.be/5RiOlARcYO4 The second part of our Briefing on the Wacom One 13” Touch Tablet begins with a discussion of styluses and how they affect tablet performance. Jeff Gamet shares his experiences with sensitivity, feel, battery charging, and build quality....
MacVoices #24127: MacVoices Briefing on The Wacom One 13″ Touch Tablet with Jeff Gamet (1)
https://youtu.be/zNFzI_zge2g To properly evaluate the Wacom One 13” Touch Tablet, Jeff Gamet joins this Briefing as someone who holds an expert status in creating art with tablets of all descriptions. What started as a normal Briefing turned into a deep discussion of...
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