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MacVoices #25301: TV+ Talk – IMDb Rankings, Live Sports Changes

Dec 2, 2025 | TV+ Talk

Chuck and Charlotte explore why Apple TV+ now boasts the highest average IMDb scores and what that says about its “quality over quantity” strategy. They contrast Apple’s approach with rivals like Prime and Disney, then dive into the shifting sports landscape: MLB’s new rights deals, Apple’s costly early exit from its MLS agreement, and how Vision Pro and live sports might shape the next phase of the streaming wars.

MacVoices #25300 – MacVoices Update – 2025-11

Nov 30, 2025 | Updates

Chuck delivers the November 2025 update, highlighting ongoing Holiday Gift Guides, extra episodes in the feed, and an upcoming discussion on AI with a user group. He explains the push for shorter, more focused shows and promotes the MacVoices Flipboard magazines and how-to content, as well as the monthly Support Report.

MacVoices #25299: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (2)

Nov 29, 2025 | Gift Guides

The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide continues with Norbert, Rosemary, and Mike sharing standout tech picks. Highlights include ShiftCam lenses for iPhone photography, the Logitech Reach document camera, Stream Deck Neo for automation, protective ESR AirPods cases, the Audioengine S6 subwoofer, and an AI-focused book recommendation. Practical gift ideas, smart tools, and creative accessories dominate this round.

MacVoices #25298: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (1)

Nov 28, 2025 | Gift Guides

In this 2025 Holiday Gift Guide installment, Norbert Frossa, Rosemary Orchard, and Mike Schmitz share a mix of clever and practical tech gifts. They cover projection alarm clocks, Festivitas holiday lights for Mac and iOS, sleep-friendly earbuds and white noise apps, Shokz open-ear headsets, a USB-C lanyard cable from Satechi, Rodecaster Video S streaming gear, and an OWC Thunderbolt hub to expand any Mac setup.

MacVoices #25297: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 (2)

Nov 27, 2025 | Gift Guides

The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide continues with standout picks including cold-weather car jumpers, compact wireless microphones, MagSafe-ready phone cases, powerful charging gear, cable-organization tools, conference speakers, and a timely tech-culture book. A mix of practical tools and creative accessories rounds out this set of recommendations.

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MacVoices #25200: Rachel Schmitz of The Intentional Family Podcast

Jul 25, 2025 | Interview

Rachel Schmitz shares the origin and evolution of The Intentional Family podcast, born out of the 2020 lockdown to support overwhelmed families. At MacStock 2025, she discusses her renewed inspiration to continue podcasting, her approach to social media, and plans to foster deeper connections through live streams and newsletters—all rooted in authenticity and purpose.

MacVoices #25199: Live! – Apple’s New COO, Zuckerburg Poaches Apple AI Talent

Jul 24, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/cfjLdKl9wOo Apple announces a new Chief Operating Officer as Jeff Williams prepares to retire, while Meta continues poaching AI talent from Cupertino, including key team lead Ruoming Pang. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Marty...

MacVoices #25198: Two First Time Macstock Attendees Reactions

Jul 23, 2025 | Interview

During a break at Macstock Conference and Expo, we had a chance to chat with Blair Mah and his daughter Jasmine about their first-time Macstock experiences. They highlight the diversity of attendees and presentation topics, the strong sense of community, and the high educational value of the sessions. From in-depth technical talks to practical tips, both found the event enriching and inspiring, and had one request for next year.

MacVoices #25197: Live! – Belkin Pulls the Plug on Wemo: What It Means for Smart Home Owners

Jul 22, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Belkin’s abrupt shutdown of Wemo smart plugs has left users frustrated and reconsidering future smart home purchases. The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby discuss the broader issue of trusting closed platforms, the limitations of HomeKit, and the need for open-source solutions like Matter and Thread. The conversation highlights concerns about long-term device viability and their (and your) smart home ecosystem’s fragility.

MacVoices #25196: Live! – Vision Pro Companies Acquired, A Rare Earth Investment, Bluesky Evolves

Jul 21, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Apple’s Vision Pro strategy gains momentum with acquisitions aimed at improving avatars and AI reliability. A new $500M rare earth recycling partnership with MP Materials signals Apple’s commitment to U.S.-based sustainable supply chains. The FTC’s “click-to-cancel” rule reversal sparks debate, and the panel of David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby explores Blusky’s efforts to attract news and sports content to rival legacy social media platforms.

MacVoices #25195: Live! – Celebrating Macstock 9 (Part 2)

Jul 18, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The MacStock 9 celebration continues as attendees and organizers reflect on the weekend’s warmth, community, and standout moments. Mike Potter shares emotional feedback from first-time guests, praises volunteers, and announces dates for MacStock 10. With jokes, stories, and ideas for the future, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby capture what makes this gathering more than just a conference—it’s a family reunion with tech at its heart. (Part 2)

MacVoices #25194: Live! – Celebrating Macstock 9 (Part 1)

Jul 17, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

A MacVoices Live! panel of attendees celebrates MacStock 9, sharing personal highlights, favorite sessions, and the lasting connections formed during the conference. David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby share tech insights, Vision Pro demos along with moments of clarity and community bonding that left attendees inspired and energized. (Part 1)

MacVoices #25193: Live! – Meta Wants Your Photos, Microsoft Plays Doctor, The Blue Screen of Death Fades to Black

Jul 16, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Meta’s controversial AI photo upload feature and growing privacy concerns, Microsoft’s AI diagnostic tool that outperforms doctors, and the retirement of Windows’ infamous blue screen of death. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate the tradeoffs between utility and privacy, AI’s evolving role in medicine, and the implications for education, the arts, and everyday tech users.

MacVoices #25192: Joe Kissell Takes Control of DEVONthink 4 (2)

Jul 15, 2025 | Take Control

In the second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about Take Control of DEVONthink 4, Joe focuses on its updated inspector system, subtle interface improvements, and a powerful suite of new AI features. He discusses how large language model integration—from ChatGPT to Claude—enhances document sorting, summarizing, and research. Joe also shares concerns about AI, how DevonThink addresses them, and how the app balances automation with control.

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