MacVoices #26019: Pepcom at CES – Stuff Manufacturing Is Bringing Silicone Production To The U.S.
From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Hans Dose, founder of Stuff Manufacturing, shares how tariffs pushed him to open a U.S.-based silicone factory. Hans how using silicone results in faster production cycles, lower tooling costs, and better IP protection. Hans shows off a new patented MagSafe accessory and explains how his factory will support other brands with domestic manufacturing.
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MacVoices #24164: MVL – Sam Altman’s Reputation, Spotify Changes Course, and Recall Alarm Bells
The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI’s recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman’s role in AI development and analyze Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify’s pricing strategies and security issues with Microsoft’s Recall feature. Just for fun, we touch on past software products, consumer trends in digital media consumption, and physical media and music streaming transitions.
MacVoices #24163: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra of BrettTerpstra.com
On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo, Brett Terpstra shares some insights about his session on email management strategies. Brett emphasizes the enduring significance of email and will provide tips for efficient organization without complex scripting. While he will focus on what can be done within a given email client, there will also be mentions of third-party tools to assist.. Brett also discusses his projects, such as Bunch and nvUltra, along with his hobby of crafting demotivational inspirations.
MacVoices #24162: An AirTag Success Story, Google Privacy, and a Pushy Copilot
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs take on a range of topics, from AirTag’s successful tool recovery to Google’s privacy issues and Microsoft’s AI integration. We explore the pros and cons of AI advancements, while considering privacy, job security, and the broader impact of AI in daily life. We look at the automation trend in industries like fast-food chains and supermarkets and the importance of striking a balance between AI utilization for productivity gains and preserving human judgment and values in decision-making processes.
MacVoices #24161: Road to Macstock – David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS
David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo, emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more than a few. He outlines Apple services from various perspectives and tease surprises for the event to engage the audience. The importance of services for Apple from the business perspective and the evolution of their offerings are also part of the discussion.
MacVoices #24160: NAB – Glen Mulcahy on Journalistic Responsibility and AI Manipulation of Information
To wrap up our NAB 2024 coverage, we talked to Glen Mulcahy about his many activities – collaborations with Tilta and LumaTouch, as well as his training work at the CNN Academy preparing journalists for election coverage using mobile technology.He emphasized the need for responsible journalism in the digital era, particularly in combating disinformation and AI manipulation during significant election years. The conversation explores AI-driven disinformation campaigns and ethical dilemmas in leveraging social media algorithms, stressing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard against manipulation. Glenn also showed off a new modular rig from Tilta for mobile filmmaking that he provided input on.
MacVoices #24159: Road to Macstock – Dave Hamilton of Mac Geek Gab
Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Dave Hamilton of Mac Geek Gab. Dave will be giving attendees a look behind the curtain at his podcast workflow emphasizing efficiency and leveraging technology for productivity. Dave and Chuck both underscore the welcoming atmosphere, networking opportunities, and learning experiences at Macstock.
MacVoices #24158: NAB – Insta360’s Ground-breaking X4 360-Degree 8K Action Cam
At NAB in Las Vegas, Michael Shabun, Vice President, Business Development & Marketing at Insta360 North America talks to us shortly after the announcement of the new Insta360 X4. This feature-packed action camera boasts 8K resolution and an AI 5NM chip for in-camera image processing. It bridges the gap between 360-degree cameras and traditional single-lens cameras, providing commercial-grade quality. Edit the results with their mobile app for seamless footage reframing, empowering users with creative editing control using the phone’s gyroscope. The camera boasts improved battery life of up to 135 minutes and a host of other features.
MacVoices #24157: TV+ Talk – Apple TV+ Gets WWDC Keynote Time
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner review the Apple TV+ announcements at Apple Worldwide Developer Conference keynote, focusing on the service’s quality-driven strategy and user interface compared to other streaming services. Shows present and future, including Loot, Shrinking, Franklin, and Manhunt were discussed, and a shift towards situational comedies explored. All this content leads to the need for an effective time management plan to watch.
MacVoices #24156: MVL – Humane Pin Seeks A Buyer; Microsoft AI Screenshots
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine the efforts by Humane Pin to sell the company for substantial amounts of money, and how that reflects on the company’s founding, investor motivations, and wearable technology interests. To wrap up, the panel looks at Microsoft’s Recall and concerns surrounding privacy and data security, comparing it to other monitoring apps and highlighting potential risks. Recall’s collection of personal information without user consent, our doubts about data security and user control and contrasting Microsoft’s Recall rollout with Apple’s practices conclude the discussion.
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