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MacVoices #25004: Live! – FBI Encourages Encryption; An iCloud Debate

Jan 8, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Reacting to some recent security developments, The FBI is recommending utilizing encrypted chat programs like Apple’s Messages. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss how and why this change of position affects users, especially those who cross platforms, and why the FBI’s position is inconsistently consistent. Then, an iCloud discussion breaks out among the panel based on the dismissal of a lawsuit.

MacVoices #25003: Live – Third-Party Controllers For The Apple Vision Pro?

Jan 7, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby represent both Apple Vision Pro owners and those still waiting to get one discuss the possibility of third-party controllers for the device, Options and uses that include productivity, gaming, and media consumption could all be changed with the addition of hardware controllers…but would it be a good idea?

MacVoices #25002: Live! – Is Apple The Best-Managed Company In The United States?

Jan 6, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby have some disagreements over a recent study by the Drucker Institute that proclaimed Apple the best-managed company in the United States. The methodology of how such a determination can be made,Tim Cook’s management strategies, the impact of product rollouts like the Mac mini are all part of the discussion.

MacVoices #25001: Live! – What Does The Intel Chairman’s Resignation Really Mean?

Jan 2, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The implications of Pat Gelsinger stepping down as Chairman of Intel are discussed and debated by the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio. Will his successor be able to bring Intel back from the brink? Will the company need to divest itself of some divisions to survive? Where does Intel stand in an environment where nanometer processes and AI chip demands are the norm?

MacVoices #24307: MacVoices Update – 2024-12

Dec 31, 2024 | Updates

The MacVoices Update for 2024-12 ends up being the last show of the year. Chuck looks back on the month’s shows, talks about the upcoming MacVoices publication and live schedules, and adds some New Year’s resolutions before delivering the Support Report.

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MacVoices #24014: CES Unveiled – Nation A Provides Motion For Your Roblox Avatars

Jan 19, 2024 | CES

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, we learned about double-Innovation Award winner Nation A, who provide motion files for use in Roblox. Joahyung Kim (Noah) helps us understand how it works and how to implement their extensive library of motions and movements for Roblox...

MacVoices #24013: CES Unveiled – BlueAnt’s Soundblade Desktop Soundbar Sounds Great

Jan 18, 2024 | CES

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, BlueAnt introduced Soundblade, an under-monitor sound bar that is designed to improve your desktop video experience. Head of Sales Michael Wallace talks about its modern look, the design aspects that deliver an appealing footprint, and of...

MacVoices #24012: MVL – The New York Times, ChatGPT, and Lawsuits

Jan 18, 2024 | CES

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and special guest James Baraniak consider the lawsuit filed by The New York Times over using their articles to train ChatGPT. This isn’t the first such...

MacVoices #24011: CES Unveiled – Ugreen’s Line of Network Attached Storage

Jan 17, 2024 | CES

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Ugreen was showing off a diverse and impressive line of NAS devices. Hernan Lopez, NAS Channel Business Development Manager, ran through the various models and their capabilities, including the fact that they do not require matching...

MacVoices #24010: CES Unveiled – Jared Helps Educate and Inform You About Your Finances

Jan 17, 2024 | CES

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Alexi Perrino, CEO of Jared, explains how their service helps educate and inform you on finances in general and yours in particular. Alexi covers what information they are asking for, the kinds of advice they deliver, and how they secure...

MacVoices #24009: MVL – Understanding The On-Again, Off-Again Apple Watch Ban

Jan 16, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio Web Bixby and special switcher guest James Baraniak have some doubts about one of Masimo’s latest claims in the Apple Watch dispute. A...

MacVoices #24008: CES Unveiled – heat it Gets an iPhone 15 Upgrade

Jan 16, 2024 | CES

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Armin Meyer, COO and Founder for heat it, delivers an update on the newest version of their heat-oriented bug-bite treatment device that is iPhone 15-compatible. Approved by the FDA, heat it really works, as Chuck explains. Show...

MacVoices #24007: CES Unveiled – The ADAM App Helps Manage Digital Assets After Your Death

Jan 15, 2024 | CES

From CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Michael Okoye, CEO of The ADAM App, explains how their app helps you manage what happens to, and who has access to, your digital assets after your death through a unique time-delayed double-key system that you control. Show Notes:...

MacVoices #24006: MVL – Q&A with An Android User Switching to iPhone

Jan 15, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Why does an Android user decide to make the leap to iPhone? The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio and Web Bixby engage in a good-natured interrogation of James Baraniak, a...

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