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MacVoices #24204: Live! – Apple’s Apple Touts Privacy and Dominates in Personal Audio

Aug 12, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

This time, the MacVoices Live! pane looks at Apple’s continued dominance in the smart personal audio market, despite a reported slight sales decline. We explore the evolution of wireless earbuds, with Apple leading in design and functionality. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea and Web Bixby discuss how their own usage patterns vary from sticking to Safari to exploring Chrome and Edge for compatibility needs. Privacy features, emphasized by Apple and Firefox, drive a debate on clarity in privacy policies. Then, Meta’s emulation of Apple’s Vision Pro features sparks discussions on user experience and tech market impact.

MacVoices #24203: Live! – An Apple Watch Copy; Squarespace Sites Hijacked

Aug 8, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby disagree on the Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra’s resemblance to Apple’s design, address the recent Squarespace security breach, and highlight platform developers’ role in ensuring user safety. The panel wraps up with a broader discussion of security on a variety of platforms.

MacVoices #24202: TV+ Talk – Hollywood Movies And Ads?

Aug 8, 2024 | TV+ Talk

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV+ negotiating more Hollywood film licenses, debating the balance between original content and variety. They explore the potential introduction of ads to enhance revenue and consider incorporating non-Apple content on the platform.

MacVoices #24201: Live! – AT&T’s Data Breach, Net Neutrality, Chip Stockpiling

Aug 8, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

In this episode of MacVoices, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby cover a data breach involving AT&T’s call logs, discussing the implications for privacy and security, including the ethics of ransomware payments and highlighting the importance of data protection and backups. The panel also touches on how a U.S. Appeals Court decision impacts the future of net neutrality and lawmakers’ understanding of the issue.

MacVoices #24200: Vision Pro Focus – Getting Social With Apple Vision Pro

Aug 8, 2024 | Vision Pro Focus

Vision Pro Focus is a new series produced as a partnership between MacVoices and the Vision ProFiles Podcast. In the first episode, co-hosts Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden discuss the surprising topic of social interaction using the Apple Vision Pro. Mary and Eric discuss the environment created by inSpaze, how it functions, and the social interactions that are occurring there as everyone gets familiar with the new concept of spatial computing.

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MacVoices #23055: ShowStoppers – Leia Puts 3D Into A Number of Different Use Cases

Jan 26, 2023 | CES, Events, Graphics/Photos

At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Leia offers a host of applications that integrate their 3D Lightfield technology to deliver a genuine 3D experience. Nima Zeighami, Director of Product, explains how you can experience 3D video chats, take your iPhone photos to the...

MacVoices #23054: ShowStoppers – Unistellar’s Telescope And Your iPad Make Great Images Together

Jan 26, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Unistellar was showing off an advanced, smart telescope that connects to your iPad rather than squinting through an eyepiece. CEO Laurent Marfisi told us about the feature set, how it automatically calibrates to the part of the sky...

MacVoices #23053: ShowStoppers – Luminar Neo Lets You Automatically Or Manually Adjust Your Photos

Jan 26, 2023 | CES, Developer, Events, Software

At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Ivan Kutanin, CEO of Skylum Software, discusses how Luminar Neo gives you the best of both wolds: one-click automatic improvements to your software, or the option of making those adjustments yourself to your own tastes and...

MacVoices #23052: ShowStoppers – Scosche Shows Off Innovative Charging Options

Jan 26, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, Chris McCloud gave us a tour of just a few of the new products from Scosche, including innovative charging options for your Apple devices for an individual or the whole family, and even a MagSafe-equipped water bottle. This edition of...

MacVoices #23051: CES – Edge Sound Research Adds A Physical Dimension To Sound

Jan 25, 2023 | Audio/Music, CES, Events

At CES in Las Vegas, Edge Sound Research seemed to be hosting a party booth with couches and music. What became evident when we talked to Co-Founder and CEO Valtteri Salomaki was that the couches were there to allow visitors to experience their technology that lets...

MacVoices #23050: CES – RememberStuff Offers Help For Those With and Caring For Dementia Patients

Jan 25, 2023 | CES, Events, Fitness/Health

At CES in Las Vegas, Keith DiMartino, Business Development Manager for RememberStuff provided a detailed briefing on some of the many functions and capabilities of their app that is designed for both dementia patients and their caregivers. From customizable puzzles to...

MacVoices #23049: CES – OnAir Lets Those Around You Know When You Are On A Phone Or Video Call

Jan 25, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, a work-from-home device was introduced by OnAir. Able to sync with your Outlook or Google Calendar, or be triggered manually, it displays in indicator light showing your availability. Founder and CEO Eric Shuss explains how it grew out of a...

MacVoices #23048: CES – heat it Stops Bug Bite Itch With Your iPhone

Jan 25, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, we experienced the heat it device that attaches to your iPhone and uses USB-generated heat to relieve the itch from insect bites. CEO and Co-Founder Lucas Liedtke covered its origins, how it is an FDA-approved medical device already approved and...

MacVoices #23047: CES – Golfzon Shows Off A Commercial Golf Swing Analyzer and Simulator

Jan 24, 2023 | CES, Events, Hardware

At CES in Las Vegas, James McDonald, Director of Sales for North Alera of Golfzon discussed the capabilities and feature set of their commercial golf swing analyzer. Not only does it give you important stats about your swing, but also allows you to play a virtual...

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