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MacVoices #25158 – NAB Show – Cross-Location Sync, Cloud Integration, and AES Encryption with Resilio

Jun 4, 2025 | NAB

On the NAB Show floor in Las Vegas Resilio Chief Marketing Officer Adam Kranitz introduces Resilio Active Everywhere, a powerful tool that helps creative teams move large video and media files quickly and securely. Whether working from home, in the field, or across multiple studios, Resilio ensures smooth, fast sharing without delays. It’s built to handle big projects while keeping things simple, secure, and compatible with your existing setup.

MacVoices #25157: Live! – Dissecting Apple Pay’s Global Status and Apple’s Return to Theaters with F1

Jun 4, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby evaluate a report ranking Apple Pay fifth among global payment methods, questioning its methodology and the omission of key usage metrics. They also explore Apple’s upcoming $300M Formula 1 film release, noting its IMAX expansion and apparent shift in Apple’s theatrical distribution policy. Conversations range from payment habits to movie production.

MacVoices #25156: Road to Macstock – David Ginsburg

Jun 3, 2025 | Events

This Road to Macstock Conference and Expo has a familiar face: David Ginsburg has been a consistent presence at Macstock since the conference started up. Dave previews his presentation on Apple screen capture tools, highlighting apps like Snagit, Camtasia, and CleanShot X with an emphasis on practical use cases, cross-platform support, and integration with video workflows.

MacVoices #25155: NAB – Ghost Kits

Jun 3, 2025 | NAB

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, Casper Hanney, the Founder of Ghost Kits introduces a hybrid Wi-Fi router and cellular hotspot designed for camera-to-cloud workflows. Compatible with any Wi-Fi-enabled camera or device, Ghost Kits ensures seamless cloud uploads—even in remote areas—by automatically switching networks. With flexible data plans, 6–12 hour battery life, and pre-orders now open, it’s a versatile tool for modern video production.

MacVoices #25154: Live! – AI Audiobooks, Targeted Ads, and the Battle for Your Data

Jun 2, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith discusses Audible’s rollout of AI-generated audiobook narration, debating its impact on accessibility, job displacement, and listener experience. They also explore Amazon and Netflix’s use of AI in advertising, increasing interruptions during streaming. A warning is issued about Meta requiring users to re-opt-out of AI data use, and the group closes with insights on evolving media habits and tech frustrations.

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MacVoices #24260: Keyboards, Comics, and Taking Control of Your Apple Account with Glenn Fleishman (1)

Oct 25, 2024 | Take Control

In the first part of a wide-ranging conversation with author Glenn Fleishman, we touch on his participation in the Shift Happens book project, his latest project, How Comics Were Made, and his Take Control of Your Apple Account. Along the way we looked back at the surprising origins of a peripheral we all use, the challenges of the early printing industry, and got some thoughts on what you can and can’t do in your account interactions with Apple.

MacVoices #24259: Live! – WordPress Controversies and Sonos Customer Confidence

Oct 24, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Two topics dominate this MacVoices Live! discussion. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Reat, and Mark Fuccio look at the ongoing soap opera that is the Wordpress/WP Engine feud that now has some employees heading for less combative pastures. Then, the panel consider the latest efforts by Sonos to gain back their customers trust…and why it is an uphill climb.

MacVoices #24258: More Home Organization with Under My Roof (2)

Oct 23, 2024 | Interview

Our conversation with Diane Hamilton, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Binary Formations continues with how they are implementing machine learning integration in Under My Roof, particularly object recognition, and the support resources available for users. Diane also shares insights on the transition to a subscription model, data ownership and privacy through iCloud integration. (Part 2)

MacVoices #24257: Diane Hamilton On Organizing Your Home with Under My Roof (1)

Oct 22, 2024 | Interview

Diane Hamilton, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Binary Formations, discusses the evolution of Under My Roof. Originally designed for home inventories, the app has transformed into a comprehensive tool for managing all aspects of homeownership, including maintenance schedules and household supplies. Useful for both day-to-day activities as well as in times of disaster, Under My Roof uses iCloud for secure storage of your data. Diane explains user-friendly mechanisms like receipt uploads and strong syncing capabilities across devices as part of the initial implementation. (Part 1)

MacVoices #24256: Live! – AI Emotional Support, Good-Bye HoloLens

Oct 21, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Microsoft wants to provide “AI emotional support?” Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio look at their plans for user experience and approach, as well as the decision to kill off their headset without a replacement product announced.

MacVoices #24255: More with Mike Schmitz on LifeHQ (2)

Oct 18, 2024 | Interview

We wrap up our conversation with Mike Schmitz about how his latest project, LifeHQ, organizes your projects, to-dos, and your life (hence the name). Mike explains some of the key concepts behind his system, how it integrates with apps that you already are using, and the modularity of his approach. Best of all, you can adopt features as your needs and time dictate, rather than have to learn everything all at once. (Part 2)

MacVoices #24254: Mike Schmitz Launches LifeHQ To Improve Your Productivity (1)

Oct 17, 2024 | Interview

Mike Schmitz has been working on his new project, LifeHQ, for a long time. Built on Obsidian, LifeHQ is, “Everything You Need to Run Your Whole Life.” Mike explains his combination of personal knowledge management (PKM) and productivity enhancement and how it turns items like notes and journaling into actionable insights. Inspired by Mike’s productivity projects and studies, LifeHQ brings it all in one place. (Part 1)

MacVoices #24253: Live! – YouTube Kills An App, Apple TV+ Success Story

Oct 16, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio discuss how and why YouTube succeeded in having a Vision Pro app from the App Store when they don’t have one, and what an Apple TV+ success story means for how future content will be released. Along they way the panel shares some of their Prime Day picks and why they made them.

MacVoices #24252: TV+ Talk – Apple TV+ On Amazon Prime and A New Vision Pro Movie

Oct 15, 2024 | TV+ Talk

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner use this edition of TV+ Talk to discuss the surprising agreement between Amazon and Apple that will put Apple TV+ on Amazon Prime Video. Are there winners and losers in this development, and what affect will it have on how you sign up for the service? What are the financial arrangements between the two streaming players? Charlotte and Chuck also talk about the new movie that was shot with the Apple Vision Pro in mind and why one of them isn’t interested in seeing it.

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