MacVoices #24241: Live! – Target and CarPlay, InventoryWatch, Data Loss
Target has a new curbside option that works with CarPlay. Is this the start of more businesses focusing on CarPlay as a method of consumer outreach? What is the best way to buy a new iPhone? Carrier or directly from Apple? Which Apple Store has what in stock? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby cover these topics as well as sharing a cautionary tale of hardware failure and data loss (unless you are smart enough to back up).
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MacVoices #24200: Vision Pro Focus – Getting Social With Apple Vision Pro
Vision Pro Focus is a new series produced as a partnership between MacVoices and the Vision ProFiles Podcast. In the first episode, co-hosts Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden discuss the surprising topic of social interaction using the Apple Vision Pro. Mary and Eric discuss the environment created by inSpaze, how it functions, and the social interactions that are occurring there as everyone gets familiar with the new concept of spatial computing.
MacVoices #24199: MacVoices Update 2024-07
The MacVoices Update for 2024-07 covers the doubling up of new content and the “Road to Macstock” series and why you should care about Macstock even if you didn’t attend. A couple new items for MacVoices are teased, some updates on scheduling, and the month’s Support Report conclude the update.
MacVoices #24198: Live – Amazon Prime Purchases; Implications of an iOS PC Emulator
After Amazon Prime Day, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby share some of the items that tempted them, and those they purchased. A PC emulator for iOS has been approved on the App Store, and the panel debates its significance for running old software and vintage games on iOS devices. Exploring technical aspects of emulation, the cover performance considerations and compatibility with different operating systems. Speculating on Apple’s motivations for approval, the conversation concludes with a reflection on the uses of emulation for accessing old software, playing classic games, and the impact on user experiences.
MacVoices #24197: Biden Steps Down On X, Current iOS Still Beats Cellabrite
President Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race sparked discussions on the state of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter). The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea look at use of social media to deliver messages directly, bypassing traditional media filters. The conversation also covered Google’s discontinuation of its URL shortener, reflecting on adapting to tech changes, humorously blending insights on tech, politics, and media intersections. Oh yes, and iPhones are still secure if the OS is kept up-to-date.
MacVoices #24196: Live! – CrowdStrike: How It Happened, Who Is To Blame, What We Learned
The MacVoices Live! panel dives into the CrowdStrike incident, sharing personal experiences with system crashes caused by the system update to Windows.. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby explore the technical aspects of the issue, highlighting the wide-ranging effects on industries like airlines and hospitals. The conversation turns to the inevitable questions of accountability, legal implications, and the necessity for enhanced change management practices to avoid future crises.
MacVoices #24195: Live! – Figma’s Intentions and HomePod Emergency Warnings
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby look at why Figma’s interface generation tool so perfectly copied Apple’s app, and the questions it raises about AI training, intellectual property boundaries and corporate responsibility in AI use. On a more humorous note (since it had a happy ending), we talk about how a HomePod alerted a family to a kitchen fire started by their dog.
MacVoices #24194: Live! – Android Phone Ban by Microsoft, Stolen Passwords, Free Affinity Apps
A number of tech stories are on the slate for this MacVoices Live! panel. We start off looking at Microsoft’s ban on Android phones in China and cybersecurity implications. Next, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby analyze the removal of VPN apps from the Russian App Store and discuss Apple’s adherence to local regulations. The conversation delves into challenges of VPN services in Russia, Android phone security concerns, and other data privacy issues. A collection of hacked passwords, Authy’s phone number breach, and Ticketmaster’s barcode security flaws round out the bad news, while the availability of the Affinity graphics apps for free for a limited time ends the session on a positive note.
MacVoices #24193: Live! – Rabbit Security and Motorola’s Bluetooth Tracker
Lessons in security and privacy that can be learned from the recent security determinations surrounding the much-maligned Rabbit are highlighted by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle. So many were so anxious to try what was the latest device that they didn’t look before they left. The MacVoices Live! panel dig into how it happened and why it shouldn’t be a surprise. To wrap up, we try to figure out what is behind Motorola’s entry into the Bluetooth tracker market.
MacVoices #24192: Live! – The EU Targets Meta, Ticketmaster Breach Notices, Crypto Tax Rules
The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the EU’s scrutiny of Meta’s pay or consent model, pondering potential fines and implications for the tech industry. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio also analyze Ticketmaster’s data breach notifications, reflecting on electronic ticketing security. Shifting focus to the U.S. Treasury’s crypto tax rules, we explore the impact on market legitimacy and illicit activities. The conversation extends to the EU tech landscape, highlighting companies like Siemens and Accenture, and the EU’s stance on American tech giants. Various tangents include digital transactions, converting crypto gains, and financial analogies in modern markets.
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