https://youtu.be/Gzz6f1fNNgM Joe Kissell introduces Take Control Live: Taming Big Tech, a four-session interactive course designed to help users understand privacy, security, subscriptions, ads, platform lock-in, and practical alternatives to major tech services....
https://youtu.be/bdj_hlJ5g3w The ethics of companies tracking employee keystrokes, mouse movement, and device use to train AI is debated by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and Eric Bolden....
https://youtu.be/c8PDKUabDKI Matthew Collings, Head of Product for Krotos was manning their booth at NAB in Las Vegas, showing off the latest upgrades to their new AI-assisted sound design workflows in Krotos Studio for Adobe Premiere, with support for DaVinci Resolve...
In the Insta360 boot at NAB 2026, Global PR Manager Poppy Zhang gives us a preview of a new creator-oriented wireless mic system that features not only high-quality recording but also a customizable screen that can display logos, emoji, or brand identities. The unit also features a compact charging case, with pricing to be announced soon.
On The Road to MacStock, Chris Cooke returns as a speaker to discuss her upcoming presentation on inspiring others to read and how accessibility, reading technologies, and inclusive design all matter. Drawing from her experience teaching adults with vision loss, she explains how Apple’s accessibility features, Braille support, audiobooks, OCR, and customizable interfaces help people with visual, auditory, and learning challenges.
At NAB in Las Vegas, OBSBOT introduced their new Tiny 3 series, a new AI-powered 4K PTZ webcam lineup is showcased, emphasizing improved built-in audio to reduce reliance on external microphones. Dreami Li, Influencer Partnership Manager, walked us through the collection that features multiple audio modes, advanced tracking (human, voice, and animal), and gesture controls for zoom.
From NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, Broadcast Blinds’ CEO Rick Smith reviews their expertise in controlling natural light for video production and introduces a new portable solution. Designed for mobile crews and prosumer creators, the unit uses layered gels and scrims to manage brightness and background exposure. Quick setup and adjustable light reduction make it practical for changing conditions, expanding its use beyond studios to sports, field reporting, and on-location content creation.
From NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, Broadcast Blinds’ CEO Rick Smith reviews their expertise in controlling natural light for video production and introduces a new portable solution. Designed for mobile crews and prosumer creators, the unit uses layered gels and scrims to manage brightness and background exposure. Quick setup and adjustable light reduction make it practical for changing conditions, expanding its use beyond studios to sports, field reporting, and on-location content creation.
https://youtu.be/lDyg_t4enLE The MacVoices Live! panel jump from Microsoft Surface price hikes and AI likeness rights to Apple Music playlist creation, privacy concerns around LinkedIn, and secure enterprise alternatives from Proton. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Guy...
https://youtu.be/RxGqJRd3_W8 Apple quietly removed legacy Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps, noting they remain accessible but hidden for compatibility reasons. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius and Jim Rea discusses the...
MacVoices Live! returns after a brief hiatus to tackle Microsoft Surface price hikes andquestion whether the reporting around them was misleading, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius and Jim Rea explore what Anthropic’s shelved Mythos and Project Glasswing projects signal about AI security, coding, and enterprise use. The conversation wraps with a recommendation for the General Magic documentary as a reminder that some of tech’s biggest ideas arrive long before the world is ready.
Sumit Rai, Chief Product Officer, introduces us to elevate.io, a browser-based video editor built for team collaboration. He demonstrates a laundry list of impressive features, including real-time shared editing, reviewer feedback, cloud processing, proxy-based performance, stock media licensing, AI transcription, subtitle handling, and voice cleanup. Sumit also gives us a peek at their future translation tools that mimic the speaker’s voice, but in different languages. A free option and affordable pricing tiers help you try it and use it as needed for your projects.
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, what prestige sports rights could mean for Apple TV, and how strong Apple programming can still be hard to discover. They also look at Emmy recognition for Apple documentaries, the return of Dark Matter, debate whether Shrinking lost its balance of humor and drama, and praise Monarch for blending monster action with grounded character storytelling.
Jeff Carlson discusses the pros and cons of third-party iPhone photography accessories, from grips and cages to ND filters and lenses. While these tools can enhance control, ergonomics, and video quality, they often add complexity that detracts from the iPhone’s simplicity. He also highlights new iPhone features, including improved selfie cameras, AirPods as shutter triggers and microphones, and practical shooting tips that expand creative possibilities. Details on all this and more can be found in his new Take Control of iPhone Photography. (Part 3)
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