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MacVoices #25115: Live! – Virtual Friends, A New Vision Pro Utility, An Audiobooks Lawsuit

MacVoices #25115: Live! – Virtual Friends, A New Vision Pro Utility, An Audiobooks Lawsuit

Apr 18, 2025 |

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Web Bixby discuss the rise of AI-powered virtual companions and their potential roles in therapy and social interaction, especially via Apple Vision Pro. They explore concerns around emotional dependency and AI hallucination risks. Also covered is a new immersive video utility for Vision Pro content creators and a $5B lawsuit over digital book licensing, highlighting ownership confusion of digital media. 

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MacVoices #25114: NABShow – Karen Chupka, EVP of Global Connections and Events

MacVoices #25114: NABShow – Karen Chupka, EVP of Global Connections and Events

Apr 17, 2025 |

In Las Vegas we sat down with Karen Chupka, EVP of Global Connections and Events of NAB Show to discuss the global scope, educational value, and rapid evolution of the event. From hands-on training to cutting-edge tech like AI and cloud virtualization, NAB Show supports storytellers at every level. With 60,000 attendees and diverse industry representation, NAB continues to adapt to trends shaping the future of media creation and distribution.

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MacVoices #25113: Apple Intelligence Training, Mythic Quest’s Innovative Ending

MacVoices #25113: Apple Intelligence Training, Mythic Quest’s Innovative Ending

Apr 16, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel explores Apple’s new on-device approach to training Apple Intelligence, emphasizing privacy by keeping analysis on-device. They contrast this with data-hungry models from other companies and discuss whether Apple’s method can catch up in functionality while maintaining its core values. Reactions range from hopeful curiosity to cautious skepticism about its future impact. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Web Bixby also react to Mythic Quest’s cancellation, praising Apple’s rare decision to allow a reshot finale for proper closure. 

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MacVoices #25111 – Live! – 23 and me, Discord ads, Redact, and Alexa+

MacVoices #25111 – Live! – 23 and me, Discord ads, Redact, and Alexa+

Apr 14, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses the fallout from 23andMe’s bankruptcy and data concerns, Discord’s controversial ad rollout, and the implications of AI-powered Amazon Alexa+. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea also explore the importance of controlling your digital footprint, redacting social content, and how companies handle user data as well as why social platforms’ user experiences matter more than ever.

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MacVoices #25108: Live! – Careless People, AirPods Max Lossless, Apple Card Shifts

MacVoices #25108: Live! – Careless People, AirPods Max Lossless, Apple Card Shifts

Apr 9, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel of Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea discuss the controversial book Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, detailing internal issues at Facebook and the Streisand effect of its attempted suppression. Other topics include Apple’s patent victory, changes to the Apple Card network, and the new lossless audio feature exclusive to USB-C AirPods Max. A unique magnetic charging stand for headphones also gets a shout-out. 

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MacVoices #25106: Live! – Amazon Is Listening, Paying to Redact, AI Rebels

MacVoices #25106: Live! – Amazon Is Listening, Paying to Redact, AI Rebels

Apr 3, 2025 |

Amazon is shifting away away from on-device processing for Alexa, both raising and re-igniting privacy concerns. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flaingan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore tools for deleting old social media posts in light of changing norms and AI training risks. Other topics include AI tools refusing to assist programmers, content ownership in the digital age, and Sonos dropping plans for a streaming box. Privacy, control, and tech ethics take center stage in a wide-ranging conversation. 

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MacVoices #25105: Live! – Apple Vision Pro As A Wearable, Sonos Changes Direction, Home Theater

MacVoices #25105: Live! – Apple Vision Pro As A Wearable, Sonos Changes Direction, Home Theater

Apr 2, 2025 |

Should the Apple Vision Pro qualify as a wearable? Chuck Joiner, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg, Brian Flaingan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea  debate the issue, with most agreeing it does, though it’s unlike traditional wearables such as the Apple Watch. They also discuss Sonos canceling its rumored TV streaming box, viewing it as a smart move in a crowded market. Ideas are shared about how Sonos could better integrate home audio and video without competing directly with Apple or Roku, and some of the challenges of setting up a home theater. 

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MacVoices #25104: Live! – RCS Encryption, Metallica Experience Reports, Ted Lasso Returns

MacVoices #25104: Live! – RCS Encryption, Metallica Experience Reports, Ted Lasso Returns

Apr 1, 2025 |

Chuck Joiner, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg, Brian Flaingan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore the significance of end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging on iPhone, bringing secure communication to more users without extra effort. They also review the immersive Metallica concert experience on Apple Vision Pro, praising its production quality and spatial video evolution. Finally, they react with approval and enthusiasm to the surprise announcement of a new season of Ted Lasso, focusing on a women’s football team.  

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MacVoices #25103: LIve! – Reports On Apple Intelligence, The Not-So-Secret UK iCloud Issue, A New Map App

MacVoices #25103: LIve! – Reports On Apple Intelligence, The Not-So-Secret UK iCloud Issue, A New Map App

Mar 31, 2025 |

An all-hands-on-deck MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby and Jim Rea discusses Apple’s transparency with Apple Intelligence data reports, controversy over the UK’s secret iCloud access order, and skepticism around a new Apple Maps partner app. Concerns are raised about privacy, third-party data collection, and user trust. The group also explores how Apple is handling AI differently from competitors and continues improving Maps despite early setbacks. 

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MacVoices #25102: Live! – A State Age Verification Effort, Metallica Inside Apple Vision Pro

MacVoices #25102: Live! – A State Age Verification Effort, Metallica Inside Apple Vision Pro

Mar 28, 2025 |

Utah’s new law requiring app store age verification sparks debate about privacy, effectiveness, and youth circumvention tactics. Panelists Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss on-device versus external data handling, parental controls, and implications for user privacy. They also discuss Apple’s immersive Vision Pro Metallica concert experience and explore whether the quality and versatility of  virtual reality justifies its premium cost. 

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