MacVoices Episodes
MacVoices #24190: Live! – HomePod Lifespan and Mastodon’s Journalist Appeal

MacVoices #24190: Live! – HomePod Lifespan and Mastodon’s Journalist Appeal

Jul 18, 2024 |

How long should a HomePod last? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio discuss the lifespan of Apple’s smart speaker along with other hardware, and how it could be maximized. The conversation also includes how Mastodon is trying to become the journalists social media platform of choice, why X is still arguably the best platform for news, and how that could change. 

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MacVoices #24189: Live! – Vision Pro Demos, iPad Dominates, Beats Pill

MacVoices #24189: Live! – Vision Pro Demos, iPad Dominates, Beats Pill

Jul 17, 2024 |

Catching up on some MacVoices discussions, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio cover Apple’s stock reaching a record high, Phil Schiller’s involvement with OpenAI, and the strong presence of iPads in the tech market. The conversation also delves into a new Beats Pill speaker, enhanced with better sound quality and competitive pricing. The panel also discusses Apple Vision Pro demos and how they may affect the perception of the spatial computing device.

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MacVoices #24188: TV+ Talk – What’s On Apple TV+? with Charlotte Henry

MacVoices #24188: TV+ Talk – What’s On Apple TV+? with Charlotte Henry

Jul 17, 2024 |

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the impending release of the Apple Vision Pro in the U.K. before turning their attention to some of the upcoming releases on Apple TV+ and Apple’s approach to programming. They analyze the future of media consumption and the diverse content offerings on the Apple TV+, spanning genres from dramas to sports. The streaming market is competitive, and Apple’s strategy for the service is proving to appeal to a broad audience.

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MacVoices #24187: Live! – The Zombie Unofficial Apple Weblog Affair

MacVoices #24187: Live! – The Zombie Unofficial Apple Weblog Affair

Jul 17, 2024 |

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby has an emotional reaction to the return of The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) under a new owner. The domain was acquired and transformed into an AI-re-written site. The panel expresses shock and disapproval at the unethical practice of utilizing past writers’ identities for AI-generated content without permission. We analyze the potential legal ramifications, emphasizing copyright and intellectual property violation concerns, and explore the worrisome landscape of internet content manipulation. With a focus on authors’ rights, The site was changing in real time while this session was being recorded, and the panelists comment on those modifications as they happened. 

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MacVoices #24186: Live! – Dell Employees Choose “Or Else” and A Colder, Faster iPad

MacVoices #24186: Live! – Dell Employees Choose “Or Else” and A Colder, Faster iPad

Jul 17, 2024 | ,

Dell employees surprised their management by deciding, in large numbers, to live with the disincentives put in place to encourage their return to the office. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio discuss the implications for the company, as well as the larger world of work. Next, they answer the question of whether a panel member was responsible for an unusual method of breaking a speed record with an M4 iPad.

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MacVoices #24116: The New Vision ProFiles Podcast!

MacVoices #24116: The New Vision ProFiles Podcast!

May 1, 2024 |

Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden have started a new podcast, Vision ProFiles, to focus on Apple’s latest product. Eric and Marty discuss their experiences with the Vision Pro headset and their plans for the podcast, aiming to cover news, issues, apps, and have guests share their insights. They highlight the personalized and immersive experiences Vision Pro offers, showcasing favorite apps like InSpace for social interactions and the Mac virtual display feature. 

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MacVoices #24115: MacVoices Update – 2024-04

MacVoices #24115: MacVoices Update – 2024-04

Apr 30, 2024 |

https://youtu.be/LgCkcWHKApc In the April 2024 Update, Chuck talks about a busy April schedule that resulted in some programming changes, how and when the rest of the NAB interviews will be available, and hints at some changes coming to MacVoices. The Update wraps up...

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