MacVoices Episodes
MacVoices #25171: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz

MacVoices #25171: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz

Mike Schmitz returns to the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to discuss his session, “Think Different: Using AI as Your Creative Copilot.” He explains how he uses AI not to automate the end product, but to enhance the early stages of the creative process—particularly brainstorming and idea generation. By reframing “hallucinations” as sparks of inspiration, Mike shares how large language models help overcome creative bottlenecks, reduce friction, and support consistency without sacrificing originality. He also highlights specific tools that allow independent creators to scale their reach more effectively and thoughtfully. 

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MacVoices #25170: More Developers’ Eye Perspective from MacPaw (2)

MacVoices #25170: More Developers’ Eye Perspective from MacPaw (2)

Our conversation with MacPaw’s Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak continues to explore the intersection of product development, ethical data practices, and user trust. The team shares their experience building CleanMyMac and Setapp, emphasizing the importance of transparency, responsible data handling, and thoughtful feature design—like their decision to bring back the Space Lens module after unexpected user outcry. With real-world examples, they unpack how customer feedback and cultural perspectives inform their work, and why they believe developers should treat users as collaborators—not data sources. 

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MacVoices #25169: A Developers’ Eye Perspective from MacPaw (1)

MacVoices #25169: A Developers’ Eye Perspective from MacPaw (1)

Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, both of MacPaw, offer an inside look at how CleanMyMac is built with user trust, transparency, and security at the forefront. They discuss how evolving regulations like GDPR and Apple’s system restrictions have changed the way software is developed, tested, and updated. The conversation explores balancing user control with ease of use, why informed permission requests matter, and how user feedback directly shapes product improvements. With examples from their own workflows and challenges, they highlight what it means to build responsible software in an age of heightened privacy concerns.0:09 Introduction to MacPaw’s Perspective (Part 1) 

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MacVoices #25168: NAB Show 2025 Wrap-Up with Terry Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch

MacVoices #25168: NAB Show 2025 Wrap-Up with Terry Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch

We wrap up our NAB Show 2025 coverage with Terry Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch, who share insights on how AI is being integrated into video editing without stifling creativity. While AI offers efficiency, concerns remain about homogenized content and the loss of personal storytelling. They emphasize the importance of editorial choices that bring emotion and uniqueness, warning against over-reliance on AI-generated results. 

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MacVoices #25167: Road to Macstock Live! with Mike Potter

MacVoices #25167: Road to Macstock Live! with Mike Potter

Conference organizer Mike Potter joins us for a special live Road to Macstock Conference and Expo  update on the news at the one-month-and-counting mark. Updates include an extended hotel block, session updates, and community-focused surprises. He explains how the “hallway track” and casual meetups define the event’s spirit, while new tech upgrades promise smoother production. Attendees can expect workshops, evening mixers, and the return of the Mac Geek Gab live show—all fostering connection and creativity. 

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Older Episodes

MacVoices #25013: CES Unveiled – Doublepoint and WowMouse

MacVoices #25013: CES Unveiled – Doublepoint and WowMouse

https://youtu.be/0JhoChBO2x8 At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Ohto Pentikäinen, Co-Founder and CEO of Doublepoint, tells us about WowMouse, a utility that gives you point and click control of your iPhone, Mac and smart home devices from your Apple Watch. Ohto outlines...

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MacVoices #25012: CES Unveiled – Monar

MacVoices #25012: CES Unveiled – Monar

https://youtu.be/chXHL4U4D4I At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Lianuan (Ben) Yu, the Founder & CEO of Monar, covers the feature of their “canvas speaker” that not only can play your favorite music, is also entertainment for your eyes. Monar can display song lyrics, over...

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MacVoices #25011: CES Unveiled – LiquidView

MacVoices #25011: CES Unveiled – LiquidView

https://youtu.be/GkhJmCmOLRs At Unveiled, the first event of the week at CES in Las Vegas, LiquidView was displaying a window that is a display…or a display that is a window. Dr. Evan Kletter, VP of Health Evidence, talked us through the specifications, the quality of...

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MacVoices #25009: CES Unveiled – ELEHEAR

MacVoices #25009: CES Unveiled – ELEHEAR

https://youtu.be/QVeTviL6hXc On the floor at CES Unveiled, David Hogan, Vice President & General Manager of ELEHEAR provided an introduction to their earbuds that can not only diagnose and alleviate some hearing loss, but also act as an in-ear AI translator via their...

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MacVoices #25008: CES Unveiled – Bird Buddy and Wonder

MacVoices #25008: CES Unveiled – Bird Buddy and Wonder

https://youtu.be/mlOZRuTcQlc We caught up with Franci Zidar, CEO of Bird Buddy at CES Unveiled to discuss the crowdfunding success of their product AI powered bird feeder that that identifies birds as they visit. That has led to both a new company, Wonder, as well as...

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