MacVoices #25314: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #7 (1)
The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Gide #7 kicks off with Brittany Smith, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner sharing practical and fun picks. Highlights include a fandom-themed backpack, a powerful multi-port charger, compact multi-purpose cables, an iPhone mini alternative, an AI-powered webcam, and a tool for repurposing old Macs. (Part 1)
MacVoices is supported by The Antigravity A1. Get off the ground like never before with the Antigravity A1. You have to see the results to believe them. Find out everything you need to know to get off the ground with Antigravity A1 — the world’s first 8K 360 drone.
https://www.antigravity.tech/drone/antigravity-a1/buy?utm_term=macvoices
Latest Blog Posts
In Touch with iOS #341: iCloud Needs More Storage and Carrot Has CarPlay
In Touch with iOS #341: iCloud Needs More Storage and Carrot Has CarPlay The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave. He is joined by guest Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius. We discuss updates in Apple’s ecosystem with guests Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, and...
‘I Do Hallucinate And Make Up Crap’ On the Mac Show on The British Tech Network
'I Do Hallucinate And Make Up Crap' On the Mac Show on The British Tech Network This Week's Topics: Big day for Apple TV+ : Severance returns, Silo season finale New Apple store layout combines Genius Bar and pickup spot Episode's chat:...
In Touch with iOS #339 – Marty Gamed the AirPods Pro Hearing Test and 2025 Predictions
In Touch with iOS #339 – Marty Gamed the AirPods Pro Hearing Test and 2025 Predictions The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guests Patrice Brend’Amour, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We analyze production rumors surrounding...
In Touch with iOS #337 – Watch For an Apple Rosie the Robot Vacuum
In Touch with iOS #337 – Watch For an Apple Rosie the Robot Vacuum The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave, he is joined by guests Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, and Marty Jencius. We discuss the newly released Vision OS 2.3 Beta 1. We also dive into the beta releases of...
The MacVoices 2024 Holiday Publication and Live Schedule
The 2024 holiday season is a little disruptive for MacVoices because of how the days fall, so wanted to be sure you know what is happening when….and when it isn’t. MacVoices Live!: On Tuesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) MacVoices Live! will be dark. The following...
Watch More Episodes
MacVoices #25193: Live! – Meta Wants Your Photos, Microsoft Plays Doctor, The Blue Screen of Death Fades to Black
The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Meta’s controversial AI photo upload feature and growing privacy concerns, Microsoft’s AI diagnostic tool that outperforms doctors, and the retirement of Windows’ infamous blue screen of death. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate the tradeoffs between utility and privacy, AI’s evolving role in medicine, and the implications for education, the arts, and everyday tech users.
MacVoices #25192: Joe Kissell Takes Control of DEVONthink 4 (2)
In the second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about Take Control of DEVONthink 4, Joe focuses on its updated inspector system, subtle interface improvements, and a powerful suite of new AI features. He discusses how large language model integration—from ChatGPT to Claude—enhances document sorting, summarizing, and research. Joe also shares concerns about AI, how DevonThink addresses them, and how the app balances automation with control.
MacVoices #25191: Joe Kissell Takes Control of DEVONthink 4 (1)
Joe Kissell returns to introduce Take Control of DEVONthink 4, a deep guide to the powerful information management tool. He outlines new features like versioning, audit-proof databases, and enhanced PDF navigation, while also explaining the app’s new hybrid licensing model. The discussion highlights DEVONthink’s versatility for everything from paperless offices to academic research. (Part 1)
MacVoices #25190: Live! – AI Everywhere: Video Summaries, Message Recaps, and Monetizing AI Web Crawlers
New AI offerings spark discussion as Ring adds video action summaries to their doorbells, Cloudflare monetizes bot access for AI training, and WhatsApp introduces AI message recaps. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate privacy, trust, and the future of content control, with added commentary on Apple Sports’ Wimbledon update.
MacVoices #25189: Live! – Apple’s AirDrop Shift, AI Glasses, AI Self-Preservation
The panel discusses Apple’s move to allow third-party AirDrop alternatives, raising questions about security and EU regulations. Concerns over webcam hacking and AI’s disturbing behavior in simulations follow, along with a look at Meta and Oakley’s AI smart glasses. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs share personal AI tool usage and question the real value of current wearable tech offerings.
MacVoices #25188: Live! – EU Limitations, Legacy Feature Lifespans, and the AI Training Debate
This MacVoices Live! episode unpacks Apple’s decision to drop FireWire support in macOS Tahoe, raising questions about how long legacy technologies should be supported and at what cost. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether practical considerations or corporate minimalism are driving such moves. The panel also address the EU’s exclusion from iPhone Live Activities, sparking discussion about regulatory overreach and global feature fragmentation. The episode wraps with a deep dive into a court ruling that permits AI models to be trained on copyrighted material if legally acquired, highlighting the murky boundaries between fair use, transformation, and infringement.
MacVoices 25187: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet
The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo wraps up in a conversation with Jeff Gamet where he previews his Macstock session on improving online privacy and security in practical, accessible terms. He shares some strategies to reduce tracking, protect against identity theft, and safely browse and shop online—without overwhelming jargon. Topics Jeff will address include on-device safety, ad tracking, DNS, and HTTPS, all presented with real-world examples.
MacVoices #25186: TV+ Talk – F1’s Big Win, Apple’s New Theatrical Strategy
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner explore Apple’s evolving theatrical strategy through the success of the Brad Pitt-led F1, questioning what it means for future releases and awards ambitions. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target, discuss the platform’s ongoing discovery challenges, preview upcoming titles like Foundation S3 and Chief of War, and debate the growing importance of streaming visibility, especially for Apple TV+.
MacVoices #25185: Live! – More PSUs, Apple’s EU App Store Changes, Tim Robertson Remembered
This MacVoices Live! discussion opens with public service announcements about expanded Anker power bank recalls and Microsoft Authenticator password support—critical updates for user safety and data integrity. The penel honors the late Tim Robertson, a pioneering voice in the Apple community and early podcaster. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate Apple’s new App Store structure in the EU, examining the implications of tiered developer models, regulatory pressure, and whether Apple’s tight control over its platform is justified or overdue for reform. The group also weighs contrasting views on Epic’s Tim Sweeney, the role of government oversight, and what Apple’s strategic shifts might mean for users and developers alike.
Meet the Host of MacVoices
Chuck Joiner
MacVoices Communication Channels
The MacVoices Dispatch
Subscribe to the MacVoices Dispatch email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest Apple and technology news. Get exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox and be part of our tech enthusiast community.
The MacVoices Blog
Check out the MacVoices blog for the latest news and catch up on Chuck's guest appearances on other podcasts.
Read on Flipboard
Discover MacVoices through our exclusive Flipboard magazine! Delve into the realm of innovation and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in Apple technology. Join us on Flipboard today.