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

Apr 17, 2025 | NAB

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.

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

Apr 16, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #25112: NAB Show – Rob Walch of Libsyn on Podcast Trends

Apr 15, 2025 | NAB

At NAB Show 2025, Rob Walch of Libsyn discusses podcasting trends, gear updates, and Libsyn’s new faith-based ad channel. He shares insights on monetization strategies, true crime’s continued rise, and upcoming platform features for creators.

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

Apr 14, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #25110: Live! – An iPad In The River, Severance Season 2, The Perfect Desktop Color

Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

https://youtu.be/I6HjN66oh2U A six-year criminal case is cracked thanks to data recovered from a SIM card in an iPad found in the Thames. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea dive into that...

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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.

MacVoices #24163: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra of BrettTerpstra.com

Jun 20, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo, Brett Terpstra shares some insights about his session on email management strategies. Brett emphasizes the enduring significance of email and will provide tips for efficient organization without complex scripting. While he will focus on what can be done within a given email client, there will also be mentions of third-party tools to assist.. Brett also discusses his projects, such as Bunch and nvUltra, along with his hobby of crafting demotivational inspirations.

MacVoices #24162: An AirTag Success Story, Google Privacy, and a Pushy Copilot

Jun 19, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs take on a range of topics, from AirTag’s successful tool recovery to Google’s privacy issues and Microsoft’s AI integration. We explore the pros and cons of AI advancements, while considering privacy, job security, and the broader impact of AI in daily life. We look at the automation trend in industries like fast-food chains and supermarkets and the importance of striking a balance between AI utilization for productivity gains and preserving human judgment and values in decision-making processes.

MacVoices #24161: Road to Macstock – David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS

Jun 19, 2024 | Events

David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo, emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more than a few. He outlines Apple services from various perspectives and tease surprises for the event to engage the audience. The importance of services for Apple from the business perspective and the evolution of their offerings are also part of the discussion.

MacVoices #24160: NAB – Glen Mulcahy on Journalistic Responsibility and AI Manipulation of Information

Jun 18, 2024 | NAB

To wrap up our NAB 2024 coverage, we talked to Glen Mulcahy about his many activities – collaborations with Tilta and LumaTouch, as well as his training work at the CNN Academy preparing journalists for election coverage using mobile technology.He emphasized the need for responsible journalism in the digital era, particularly in combating disinformation and AI manipulation during significant election years. The conversation explores AI-driven disinformation campaigns and ethical dilemmas in leveraging social media algorithms, stressing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard against manipulation. Glenn also showed off a new modular rig from Tilta for mobile filmmaking that he provided input on.

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