Next up on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is our first with both a Macstock speaker and workshop presenter. Allison Sheridan of The NosillaCast discusses her workshop that will focus on “tiny Mac tips” and her interpretation of the Macstock’s “Level Up” theme for the event that will inform her conference session. Allison also shares insights into her other projects like the Programming by Stealth podcast.
MacVoices #24164: MVL – Sam Altman’s Reputation, Spotify Changes Course, and Recall Alarm Bells
The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI’s recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman’s role in AI development and analyze Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify’s pricing strategies and security issues with Microsoft’s Recall feature. Just for fun, we touch on past software products, consumer trends in digital media consumption, and physical media and music streaming transitions.
MacVoices #24163: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra of BrettTerpstra.com
On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo, Brett Terpstra shares some insights about his session on email management strategies. Brett emphasizes the enduring significance of email and will provide tips for efficient organization without complex scripting. While he will focus on what can be done within a given email client, there will also be mentions of third-party tools to assist.. Brett also discusses his projects, such as Bunch and nvUltra, along with his hobby of crafting demotivational inspirations.
MacVoices #24162: An AirTag Success Story, Google Privacy, and a Pushy Copilot
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs take on a range of topics, from AirTag’s successful tool recovery to Google’s privacy issues and Microsoft’s AI integration. We explore the pros and cons of AI advancements, while considering privacy, job security, and the broader impact of AI in daily life. We look at the automation trend in industries like fast-food chains and supermarkets and the importance of striking a balance between AI utilization for productivity gains and preserving human judgment and values in decision-making processes.
MacVoices #24161: Road to Macstock – David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS
David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo, emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more than a few. He outlines Apple services from various perspectives and tease surprises for the event to engage the audience. The importance of services for Apple from the business perspective and the evolution of their offerings are also part of the discussion.
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https://youtu.be/OcxGmWMZaNw Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs engage in a MacVoices Live! discussion about the radically conflicting reports of Apple Vision Pro returns,...
MacVoices #24066: MVL – MacVoices Live! Panel Members’ Apple Vision Pro Updates
https://youtu.be/vfpwD20qdJI After 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...
MacVoices #24065: CES – GatorGrip Is A Simple, Effective Stand for iPhone or iPad
https://youtu.be/NjpEV7HS96A In 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...
MacVoices #24064: CES – Flic Gives Your Smart Home Analog Dials and Buttons
https://youtu.be/ALtVlKJS130 From 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...
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