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MacVoices #24206: Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (1)

MacVoices #24206: Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (1)

Aug 12, 2024 |

In a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Interim host Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner delved into the rapidly evolving topic of Apple wearables, particularly exploring the hypothetical concept of an Apple ring. Jeff and Chuck speculated on the potential design and functionalities of such a device, envisioning its role in health monitoring and device control. The challenges of charging a smart ring, thoughts from Chat Room participant  Magic Man about enhancing AirPods, and introducing an AI controller pendant were part of the discussion before touching on the part geolocation capabilities play in wearables. (Part 1) 

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MacVoices #24205: Meta And The EU; Data Scraping To Train AI; Social Engineering

MacVoices #24205: Meta And The EU; Data Scraping To Train AI; Social Engineering

Aug 12, 2024 |

Meta’s stance on AI access in the EU seems strangely familiar. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby compare it to Apple’s “wait-and-see” strategy with some of its challenges across the pond. We also look at the practice of training AI using scraped data from an ethical standpoint, consider how educators are using the whole AI situation, and highlight a new Apple resources for social engineering education. 

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MacVoices #24204: Live! – Apple’s Apple Touts Privacy and Dominates in Personal Audio

MacVoices #24204: Live! – Apple’s Apple Touts Privacy and Dominates in Personal Audio

Aug 12, 2024 |

This time, the MacVoices Live! pane looks at Apple’s continued dominance in the smart personal audio market, despite a reported slight sales decline. We explore the evolution of wireless earbuds, with Apple leading in design and functionality. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea and Web Bixby discuss how their own usage patterns vary from sticking to Safari to exploring Chrome and Edge for compatibility needs. Privacy features, emphasized by Apple and Firefox, drive a debate on clarity in privacy policies. Then,  Meta’s emulation of Apple’s Vision Pro features sparks discussions on user experience and tech market impact. 

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MacVoices #24203: Live! – An Apple Watch Copy; Squarespace Sites Hijacked

MacVoices #24203: Live! – An Apple Watch Copy; Squarespace Sites Hijacked

Aug 8, 2024 |

Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby disagree on the  Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra’s resemblance to Apple’s design, address the recent Squarespace security breach, and highlight platform developers’ role in ensuring user safety. The panel wraps up with a broader discussion of security on a variety of platforms.

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MacVoices #24202: TV+ Talk – Hollywood Movies And Ads?

MacVoices #24202: TV+ Talk – Hollywood Movies And Ads?

Aug 8, 2024 |

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV+ negotiating more Hollywood film licenses, debating the balance between original content and variety. They explore the potential introduction of ads to enhance revenue and consider incorporating non-Apple content on the platform.

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