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MacVoices #25307: Live! – Apple Impersonator Scams, CNN Out, and CarPlay Widgets

Dec 8, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The increase in Apple-themed impersonation scams, CNN’s withdrawal from Apple News and shifting news-subscription models, and new CarPlay widget capabilities in iOS 26 is discussed by Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and David Ginsburg. They share personal experiences with phishing, explore the evolving media landscape, and consider how AI assistants and in-car widgets may shape future driving and information habits.

MacVoices #25303: Live! – Voices Cloning, Tesla Considers CarPlay

Dec 3, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/mnGcOZ9Dr1M The news of AI voice cloning by Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey met with a mixture of weighing legacy, ownership rights, estates, and the risk of deepfake fraud using celebrities and even podcasters. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius,...

MacVoices #25302: Live! – EU’s DMA Failure, Tesla Considering CarPlay

Dec 3, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel breaks down Apple’s study on EU DMA impacts and why App Store pricing hasn’t shifted as expected. huck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea also explore reports that Tesla may add CarPlay, and what that means for Rivian, GM, and the EV market.

MacVoices #25295: Live! – Tim Cook’s Retirement, WeChat Revenue, App Store Guidelines

Nov 26, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This episode explores the swirl of rumors around Tim Cook’s potential retirement and what Apple’s succession planning might really look like. The panel then dissects reports that Apple could make billions in commissions from WeChat, separating headline hype from reality. They wrap up with a look at tighter App Store guidelines aimed at stopping copycat apps and how those changes may impact developers and users alike.

MacVoices #25294: Live! – A New Fiery PSA, Apple Loses A Big One, More Masimo vs. Apple

Nov 25, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This episode starts with a public service warning about Belkin’s latest recall over potential fire hazards and how owners are getting refunds. The conversation then turns to Massimo’s major legal win against Apple over Apple Watch health-sensor patents, including the size of the judgment, the company’s broader medical business, licensing deals with other tech firms, and why aggressively protecting intellectual property is so central to their strategy.

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MacVoices #25268: CarPlay Ultra Supporters, California Regulates ChatBots, Amazon Disarms James Bond

Oct 24, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Apple’s CarPlay Ultra expands as major automakers weigh adoption, while California becomes the first state to regulate AI chatbots. The panel debates regulation, personal accountability, and Amazon’s controversial edits to James Bond artwork—raising new questions about where innovation ends and censorship begins.

MacVoices #25266: Live! – Apple’s AI Vision Acquisition, Bug Bounties, and Teens and iPhones

Oct 22, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Apple’s latest moves spark debate: a reported acquisition of Prompt.ai’s team/IP to bolster computer vision across Face ID, HomeKit, and a rumored home device; a headline-grabbing $2M bug bounty amid questions about payouts; and teen survey data showing iPhone’s dominance. The panel closes with Apple’s lawsuit against John Prosser over iOS 26 leaks and what ignoring a suit could mean.

MacVoices #25265: Live! – Why Apple TV+ Is Now Apple TV, and Why Clips Is No More

Oct 21, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Apple’s latest changes spark debate as the panel examines the discontinuation of the Clips app and the rebranding of Apple TV+. They discuss why Clips never gained traction, Apple’s pattern of quietly ending niche apps, and the confusion caused by overlapping names across Apple’s hardware, software, and streaming services—all while comparing Apple’s strategy to broader industry trends.

MacVoices #25264: Live! – Another Power Bank Recall and Logitech Pushes Cancel On the Pop Smart Button

Oct 20, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

ESR recalls over 50,000 HaloLock power banks due to fire hazards, sparking debate over recurring battery failures and manufacturing quality. The panel also examines Logitech’s sudden decision to disable its PopSmart Button, exploring what it says about product obsolescence, smart home reliability, and consumer trust in connected tech.

MacVoices #25262: Live! – Sora and IP, What Are YOU Hiding, Instagram Reels, and Hulu Morphs

Oct 17, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Discussion covers Sora’s deepfake and IP issues, the opt-out paradox, and privacy tactics like CV Dazzle. The crew unpacks Instagram’s push to Reels, Hulu’s absorption into Disney bundles, the end of TiVo DVRs, and what ATSC 3.0 may mean for over-the-air viewers.

MacVoices #25261: Live! – Epic’s Latest Complaints, Gemini Privacy, A Surprise AOL Acquisition

Oct 16, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Epic’s latest round of complaints against Apple’s App Store leads to laughs and frustration before the panel dives into serious concerns over Google’s Gemini privacy issues and AI-driven search. The group also reacts to Bending Spoons’ billion-dollar acquisition spree—including AOL—and what it might mean for the future of tech and data control.

MacVoices #25259: Live! – Rivian’s CarPlay Position, More UK Cloud Demands, FCC iPhone Leaks

Oct 14, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Rivian’s rejection of Apple CarPlay sparks debate about automakers’ growing control over in-car technology and data. The panel also examines subscription-based vehicle features, Apple’s CarPlay Ultra hurdles, and the UK’s latest push for an encryption backdoor, raising fresh questions about privacy and trust in the connected age.

MacVoices #25258: Live – Remembering Steve Jobs, Venmo and PayPal Scam Alert

Oct 13, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

A thoughtful tribute to Steve Jobs leads into a timely PSA on payments security. The panel unpacks rising PayPal/Venmo scams, compares protections across Apple Pay and Zelle, and shares practical safeguards like secondary accounts and subscription hygiene—plus a few laughs and community updates.

MacVoices #25257: Live! – Macs in Enterprise AI, An FCC Leak, and Xiaomi Copycats

Oct 10, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

M-series Macs are emerging as serious AI inference machines thanks to unified memory and on-device privacy. The discussion spans enterprise adoption, small language models, and corporate data rules—then pivots to an alleged FCC iPhone 16e leak, Xiaomi’s Apple clones, and the rise of convincing AI fakes.

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