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MacVoices #25096: Talking Podcasting with Marty Jencius (1)

MacVoices #25096: Talking Podcasting with Marty Jencius (1)

Marty Jencius is a podcasting machine, with five currently active podcasts listed on his web site, ThePodTalk.net. We cover his deep passion for podcasting, from his early radio background to producing multiple shows today. Tools, workflows, and the evolution from audio to video production are discussed with real-world examples. Marty shares insights on gear, editing techniques, and software that streamline the process. His enthusiasm highlights podcasting’s creative appeal and accessibility for anyone interested in getting started. 

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MacVoices #25095: Live! – Skype Shuts Down, Dedicated LLM Apps

MacVoices #25095: Live! – Skype Shuts Down, Dedicated LLM Apps

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Microsoft’s shutdown of Skype and the transition to Teams, reflecting on Skype’s decline from a once-reliable communication tool to an obsolete platform. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet and Jim Rea highlight challenges for non-tech users, alternatives like Zoom and FaceTime, and share personal anecdotes. The conversation also touches on the rise of AI apps, including Microsoft Copilot and Meta’s upcoming competitor, and whether they represent the next step in wide-spread adoption of LLMs. 

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MacVoices #25094: Kicking Off The Road to Macstock with Mike Potter

MacVoices #25094: Kicking Off The Road to Macstock with Mike Potter

Mike Potter, the organizer of Macstock Conference and Expo, kicks off our annual “Road to Macstock” series with information on this year’s event. Mike outlines this year’s theme, “Share,” as well as new integrating longer interactive workshops throughout the weekend. Additionally, Ecamm is announced as a significant partner, offering a dedicated demo room and a special workshop. Early bird registration (expiring soon!), venue information, and community aspects of the conference are also explored. 

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MacVoices #25093: Live! – Alexa+, Opera Integrations, Google’s Removal Tool

MacVoices #25093: Live! – Alexa+, Opera Integrations, Google’s Removal Tool

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet and Jim Rea discuss Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+, highlighting its conversational abilities and privacy concerns. Opera’s browser sidebar integrations with apps like Discord and Slack prompt debate about productivity versus distraction. Google’s updated tool for managing personal information sparks skepticism regarding its effectiveness and sincerity. 

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MacVoices #25092: More With Jim Rea On Software Development Past and Present (2)

MacVoices #25092: More With Jim Rea On Software Development Past and Present (2)

Jim Rea continues reflecting on ProView’s 40-year journey, highlighting how personal computing and software development practices have evolved. He discusses the shift from fully graspable, simple systems to today’s complex technologies requiring specialized expertise. Jim emphasizes the ongoing necessity of human judgment in programming, even with advanced tools like LLMs and search engines. He explores the concept of “prompt engineering” and the enduring challenge of accurately defining project requirements, asserting the essential role humans will maintain in tech innovation. (Part 2)

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Older Episodes

MacVoices #24093: A Year of TV+ Talk

MacVoices #24093: A Year of TV+ Talk

https://youtu.be/REzzNdGZ6ec?si=iUMXALu8H_laI3U_ Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner celebrate a year of the TV+ Talk collaboration by looking at how Apple TV+ has evolved since its beginnings, their original content moving to other services, a recent article citing the...

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MacVoices #24092: MacVoices Update – 2024-03

MacVoices #24092: MacVoices Update – 2024-03

https://youtu.be/_fiQ_fxV_1k The 2024-03 MacVoices Update includes an explanation of why there are monthly updates, an evolution of MacVoices Live! for our non-live listeners and viewers, why MacVoices Magazine is picking up steam again, and the monthly Support...

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