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MacVoices #24168: MVL – Apple, OpenAI, and Money; Pay Now, Not Later

Jun 24, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

In a financial-focused discussion, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs try to make sense of the agreement between Apple and OpenIA for the latter’s ChatGPT service as part of the upcoming releases of the operating systems, and the lack of money trading hands. The panel then looks to the announcement that Apple’s Pay Later option is being discontinued, and at what the options going forward might be.

MacVoices #24167: MVL – Road to Macstock with Michael D.J. Eisenberg, The Tech-Savvy Lawyer

Jun 24, 2024 | Events

Another brand new stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Michael D.J. Eisenberg, The Tech-Savvy Lawyer. Michael discusses about how he became a dedicated Mac user, and how his talk will on insights into using artificial intelligence for automation tools like Hazel, AppleScript, TextExpander, and Microsoft Word. He also offers a tip or two from another passion: coffee.

MacVoices #24166: MVL – Disputing An Interview, Ticketmaster Hacked, and Is Email A Social Network?

Jun 21, 2024 | Events

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs take a MacVoices Live! look at a fabricated interview that had Sony apologizing and Ticketmaster’s data breach that they seem to be silent on. We wrap up with a discussion of email as social media, audience database management, and the ease of using email for personal interactions in a collaboration software world.

MacVoices #24165: Road to Macstock – Allison Sheridan of The NosillaCast

Jun 21, 2024 | Events

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

Jun 20, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

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.

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MacVoices #23076: MacVoices Live! – CES Wrap-Up (1)

Feb 7, 2023 | CES, MacVoices Live!

In a catch-up edition of MacVoices Live! recorded in the week after CES, the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, and Mark Fuccio relate some travel stories and expo impressions. Trends, eye-catching...

MacVoices #23075: Les Luzar of EZQuest Profiles Their Connectivity Solutions

Feb 6, 2023 | Developer, Hardware

EZQuest was at CES, but we couldn’t make the schedules match, so we caught up with Director of Sales Les Luzar to talk about their line of connectivity options, how work-from-home has affected their market, and why GaN has become so important. MacVoices is supported...

MacVoices #23073: CES – Familink’s Smart Photo Frame Makes It Simple To Share Photos

Feb 3, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, The focus of the smart photo frame from Familink is simplicity. Alex Le Goff, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder explained how, using 4G connectivity, a photo taken anywhere can be only seconds away from it appearing in the frame (and did...

MacVoices #23072: CES – Ohsnap’s New Phone Grip Is Super Thin and MagSafe Transparent

Feb 3, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware, iPhone

At CES in Las Vegas, Ohsnap was back with a new phone grip that can be applied to any cas and is super-thin when not in use. It provides a secure grip when in use, and doesn’t interfere with MagSafe charging. Founder and CEO Dale Backus explains how it can be moved...

MacVoices #23071: CES – Power1 Combines AirPod and iPhone Charging in a Removable MagSafe Case

Feb 3, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware, iPhone

At CES in Las Vegas, Power1 introduced a new product category, combining AirPod, iPhone, and MagSafe charging into a convenient device that can be used with any MagSafe-compatible case or with just the iPhone itself. John Merenda shows us the options, and give...

MacVoices #23070: CES – Soundskrit’s Microphone is Tiny and Directional

Feb 2, 2023 | Audio/Music, CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, Nevine Ishak and Susan Armstrong of Soundskrit provided both an explanation and an impressive demonstration of exactly how directional and how effective their new microphone. And is tiny! This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide...

MacVoices #23069: CES – Rolling Square’s Products Focus on Quality and Sustainability

Feb 1, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, Laura Ragazzi, PR & Influencer Marketing Manager for Rolling Square explains how their products are not only focused on getting the job done, but also on being responsible from a sustainability standpoint. They include a card-sized tracker, a...

MacVoices #23068: CES – Zens Line of Device Chargers Has Something For Everyone

Feb 1, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, we received a tour of the newest offerings from Zens by CEO Johan Plasmans. They include a new 4-in-1 charging doc, a modular dock that allows you to pick what additions you want to make, and a compact travel charger for your iPhone and Apple...

MacVoices #23067: CES – Matias Introduces New Keyboards and Mice

Jan 31, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, Matias surprised everyone by introducing mice to match their product lines. Steve McGowan, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, explains why they introduced this line, and how customer demand influenced the their new keyboards. This edition of...

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