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MacVoices #26048: Live! – A Mobile App Store Shuts Down, Spotify Raises Prices, and AI and Art

Feb 3, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

This MacVoices Live! panel looks at the shutdown of a mobile app store experiment, Spotify’s latest price increase, and a wide-ranging debate over AI-generated music and art. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet consider a variety of factors for each, including user behavior, platform economics, artist compensation, and whether machine-generated content can truly be considered art, raising questions about creativity, intent, and how it all affects the future of media.

MacVoices #26046: CES – How Vasco Uses AI and Voice Innovations To Upgrade Translation Tech

Feb 2, 2026 | CES

At CES 2026 we renewed our relationship with Aleksander Alski, Head of Region for USA, CA, UK, for Vasco, who caught us up on the latest developments in their translation device. He outlines an expanded lineup of devices, earbuds, and software designed for one-on-one, group, and large-audience use. New AI-driven features add cultural context, real-time presentation translation via QR codes, more natural voice cloning, strong security controls, and flexible pricing for individuals and enterprises are all outlined in the discussion.

MacVoices #26044: CES – XbotGo’s Falcon Brings AI Sports Video Tracking to Parents

Feb 1, 2026 | CES

https://youtu.be/KomNkr9lEXY From CES 2026 in Las Vegas, XbotGo introduces its Falcon AI-powered sports tracking camera designed to automatically record youth and amateur sports. Jordan Sherman, Product Manager & Executive Advisor, Global Strategy outlined how the...

MacVoices #26043: CES – Emotii Demonstrates Real-Time Multilingual Communication

Feb 1, 2026 | CES

At CES 2026, a live demonstration shows how Emoitii enables real-time multilingual conversations without shared languages. Head of Delivery & Operations Lucia Popa explains how, using AI interpretation rather than literal translation, participants speak different languages while understanding each other naturally. The platform supports calls, text, business integrations, APIs, and live conferencing, adapting tone and vocabulary based on context and background to improve the interaction.

MacVoices #26041: Live! – What Gemini Means for Apple Intelligence; No Copilot Off Switch

Jan 30, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Apple’s decision to partner with Google’s Gemini models as part of its upcoming AI strategy, considering privacy, control, and execution timelines among the factors. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea debate whether this move strengthens Apple Intelligence while preserving on-device and private cloud safeguards, and contrast it with Microsoft’s all-in Copilot approach, which lacks an off switch and gives users no choices.

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MacVoices #25261: Live! – Epic’s Latest Complaints, Gemini Privacy, A Surprise AOL Acquisition

Oct 16, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Epic’s latest round of complaints against Apple’s App Store leads to laughs and frustration before the panel dives into serious concerns over Google’s Gemini privacy issues and AI-driven search. The group also reacts to Bending Spoons’ billion-dollar acquisition spree—including AOL—and what it might mean for the future of tech and data control.

MacVoices #25257: Live! – Macs in Enterprise AI, An FCC Leak, and Xiaomi Copycats

Oct 10, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

M-series Macs are emerging as serious AI inference machines thanks to unified memory and on-device privacy. The discussion spans enterprise adoption, small language models, and corporate data rules—then pivots to an alleged FCC iPhone 16e leak, Xiaomi’s Apple clones, and the rise of convincing AI fakes.

MacVoices #25256: Live! – Electronic Arts Goes Private; What Makes A Good Game?

Oct 9, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Electronic Arts’ $55 billion buyout and move to go private raise questions about creativity, shareholder motives, and the future of play. The panel debates whether modern games have lost their spark, explores Saudi investment implications, and defines what truly makes a game fun to play.

MacVoices #25255: Live! – Tillie Norwood, AI, and Hollywood Collide

Oct 8, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The panel unpacks the buzz around “Tilly Norwood,” a digital actress attracting real-world agency interest, exploring how AI challenges Hollywood’s creative and ethical lines. They weigh the promise of virtual performers against the irreplaceable humanity that defines storytelling.

MacVoices #25253: Live! – Battery Pack PSA, AirPods, Bending iPhones, A Free VPN, Dating With AI

Oct 6, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

A packed panel session spans Anchor’s battery recalls, airline safety with lithium power banks, iPhone durability tests, and Apple’s growing repairability. The group dissects ExpressVPN’s new ad-supported EventVPN, debates the limits of free VPNs, and laughs through Facebook’s AI dating experiment—mixing tech insight, humor, and Apple updates in equal measure.

MacVoices #25251: Live! – How The MacVoices Live! Panel Uses Tech…And What For

Oct 2, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Panelists reveal how they use technology in real-world projects—from AI-driven transcription and collaboration tools to automation and community management. Topics include Teams Copilot, Google Slides, MacWhisper, and Apple Silicon performance, plus insights into managing online groups, reducing spam, and applying tech creatively across work and hobbies.

MacVoices #25242: Apple In The Enterprise with David Ginsburg (2)

Sep 22, 2025 | Interview

David Ginsburg returns to discuss Apple’s role in enterprise. From iPads replacing laptops to the limitations of Chromebooks and Surfaces, he explores app usability, BYOD challenges, and the balance between personal and corporate devices. The conversation looks ahead to iCloud, M-series processors, AI, and Vision Pro shaping the future of work.

MacVoices #25238: Live! – Google Avoids Disaster, Apple’s Benefit; An AI Assistant On Your TV?

Sep 16, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Google escapes a breakup in its antitrust case but must share limited data, while Apple secures billions from its Google search deal. The panel debates whether antitrust remedies punish innovation, investor responses, and the rise of AI assistants on smart TVs—plus Clippy’s odd return as a protest symbol.

MacVoices #25217: Live! – Apple Succession Challenges and Free Service Upload Cautions

Aug 18, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The panel explores Tim Cook’s tenure surpassing Steve Jobs, Apple’s leadership future, and the company’s need for reinvention. They debate whether Apple’s next CEO should come from inside or outside, discuss innovation challenges, the Vision Pro, privacy values, and ecosystem strength. Historical CEO missteps highlight the difficulty of succession, while Adobe’s free AI tool sparks concerns about data use and trust.

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