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MacVoices #24206: Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (1)

Aug 12, 2024 | Interview

In a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Interim host Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner delved into the rapidly evolving topic of Apple wearables, particularly exploring the hypothetical concept of an Apple ring. Jeff and Chuck speculated on the potential design and functionalities of such a device, envisioning its role in health monitoring and device control. The challenges of charging a smart ring, thoughts from Chat Room participant Magic Man about enhancing AirPods, and introducing an AI controller pendant were part of the discussion before touching on the part geolocation capabilities play in wearables. (Part 1)

MacVoices #24204: Live! – Apple’s Apple Touts Privacy and Dominates in Personal Audio

Aug 12, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

This time, the MacVoices Live! pane looks at Apple’s continued dominance in the smart personal audio market, despite a reported slight sales decline. We explore the evolution of wireless earbuds, with Apple leading in design and functionality. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea and Web Bixby discuss how their own usage patterns vary from sticking to Safari to exploring Chrome and Edge for compatibility needs. Privacy features, emphasized by Apple and Firefox, drive a debate on clarity in privacy policies. Then, Meta’s emulation of Apple’s Vision Pro features sparks discussions on user experience and tech market impact.

MacVoices #24081: MVL – The Apple Vision Pro Experience And Why You Should Go

Mar 13, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/-2c4yLFVI_M If you haven’t done so yet, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss why you should. One panel members just did...

MacVoices #24039: CES – Catalyst’s New AirTag Case For Dogs, Lanyards That Float, More

Feb 4, 2024 | CES

In the Catalyst suite at CES in Las Vegas, Founder and CEO June Lai discusses the latest addition to their line of cases and accessories. They include a new dog collar with an AirTag case that your dog can’t destroy, colorful lanyards that fit right in with their...

MacVoices #24003: MVL – Microsoft Sunsets HoloLens: Coincidence?

Jan 4, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Microsoft announces the sunsetting of their HoloLens Mixed Reality Headset just as Apple readies the Vision Pro. Strange timing? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, and Jim Rea dive in with their thoughts on...

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MacVoices #20031: Pepcom – Kanex Has Charging Options For All Your Apple Devices

Jan 17, 2020 | Apple Watch, Developer, Events, Hardware, iPad, iPhone

At The Digital Experience by Pepcom in Las Vegas, Kanex' Marketing Program Manager Tracy Thomas walked us through their latest offerings that help you charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, at your desk or on the go. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by...

MacVoices #19251: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6

Dec 4, 2019 | Commentary, Hardware, Software

Even if Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, most of us still have people on our gift lists that need to be addressed. Peter Cohen, Barry Fulk, and host Chuck Joiner are on the job, providing more diverse and unusual gifts for you to give or get this holiday...

MacVoices #19245: MacVoices Gift Guide #3

Nov 20, 2019 | Commentary

Our third MacVoices holiday Gift Guide show might be the most diverse yet, with selections from hardware to software, from services to training, with entertaining comments and banter to boot from the panel of Norbert Frassa, Frederick Van Johnson, Mike T. Rose, and...

MacVoices #19242: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #1

Nov 14, 2019 | Audio/Music, Graphics/Photos, Hardware, iPad, iPhone, Productivity, Video, Web

? The first of the MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide shows got of to a great start, with what has to be a record number of “steals” by the panel of host Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, and Kelly Guimont. And this was just the first show! Gift ideas ranged from...

MacVoices #19006: CES Unveiled – Catalyst Introduces Waterproof Cases for AirPods, Apple Watch and iPhone

Jan 11, 2019 | Apple Watch, Audio/Music, Developer, Hardware, iPhone

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Joshua Wright, the founder and CCO of Catalyst, shows off their new waterproof case for AirPods, as well as waterproof protection for your Apple Watch and iPhone. This...

MacVoices #17211: The MacVoices 2017 Holiday Gift Guide #1

Nov 13, 2017 | Audio/Music, Business, Hardware, iOS, iPad, iPhone, MacJury, Productivity, Security/Privacy, Software, Web

The holiday shopping season is closing in on us fast. To help get you started and take some pressure off, the first of our Holiday gift guide shows is here! The suggestions range from Apple products to things not related at all to Apple, geeky to mainstream, and...

MacVoices #17193: Briefing – The Apple AirPods

Sep 22, 2017 | Audio/Music, Hardware, iOS, iPad, iPhone, MacVoices Briefing

Chuck’s review of the Apple AirPods and their real-world usefulness for music, podcasts, and phone calls. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's...

MacVoices #17065: Bob LeVitus Will Help Mac Users Work Smarter

Feb 1, 2017 | Audio/Music, Author, MacNotables, Productivity, Software

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus delivers his opinion of Apple’s new AirPods before launching into the details of his latest book, Working Smarter for Mac Users. Bob talks about what inspired this book, why it is one of the most personal books he’s ever written, and the topics...

MacVoices #16171: MacJury Deliberations On The “See On The 7th” Apple Event

Sep 8, 2016 | Apple Watch, Audio/Music, Business, Commentary, Events, Games, Hardware, iOS, iPhone, MacJury, Productivity, Software, Video

After a few hours to contemplate the evidence, The MacJury convened to analyze and examine the announcements of Apple's â€œSee You On The 7thâ€ event. Discussing the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, The Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Nike+, new Beats headphones, new...

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