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The second 2025 Holiday Gift Guide opens with standout recommendations ranging from a high-quality portable DAC and the Kindle Oasis to cable-management solutions, a Supergirl graphic novel, a Nespresso frother, and flexible VESA-mounted TV legs—smart gift ideas for tech fans and home-setup enthusiasts alike.
MacVoices #25190: Live! – Gemini, Pluribus, and Meta’s Fraud Profits
This episode tackles reports that Apple may license Google’s Gemini AI for Siri, raising questions about privacy, accuracy, and Apple’s long-term AI roadmap. The panel also celebrates the new Apple TV sci-fi hit Pluribus and other standout series, then digs into alarming reports that a sizable slice of Meta’s ad revenue comes from scams and lightly enforced “borderline” ads.
MacVoices #25289: The iPhone Pocket, HomePod Mini Expectations, $1 Billion Worth of Gemini
The panel debates Apple’s new iPhone Pocket accessory, from its pricing to whether it’s really meant for U.S. consumers. They also explore the sudden scarcity of the HomePod mini and whether it signals refreshed models ahead of the holidays, rounding out the discussion with predictions about Apple’s next moves.
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The panel launches the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide with a wide range of practical tech recommendations, including MagSafe wallets, AirTag money clips, AI tools, travel routers, power banks, and the latest JBL Flip speakers. A fast-moving, fun discussion full of gift ideas for travelers, Apple fans, and gadget lovers.
MacVoices #25286: Live! – Coca-Cola’s New AI Holiday Ads and The Rise of Prediction Markets
The discussion explores Coca-Cola’s new AI-driven holiday ads, reactions to emotional authenticity in seasonal marketing, and how AI speeds production. The panel also dives into the rise of prediction markets, concerns about manipulation, and what these trends reveal about shifting norms in tech and advertising.
MacVoices #25285: Live! – Apple’s Lobbying, Stolen Secrets Presentations, and Affinity Suite Goes Free
The panel explores Apple’s EU lobbying spend, the bizarre case of stolen trade secrets presented publicly, and Canva’s move to make the Affinity suite free. They compare Adobe’s dominance, discuss AI-powered creative tools, and consider how shifting business models could reshape the design ecosystem.
MacVoices #25284: TV+ Talk – AirPods Pro 3, New Shows, and No Commercial Tier (Yet)
Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry start with real-world impressions of AirPods Pro 3 for flying, commuting, and watching Apple TV shows, then catch up on the latest season of The Morning Show and Jennifer Garner’s returning thriller. They look at breakout drama Pluribus and the brief outage it coincided with, debate whether Apple TV should introduce an ad-supported tier, highlight Charlotte’s Streaming Wars book, and wrap with recommendations including Slow Horses and Invasion.
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