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MacVoices #25137: Road to Macstock – Brian Flanigan-Arthurs

May 15, 2025 | Events

The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo finds its way to Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, who will present “Automate, But Don’t Take Shortcuts,” focusing on accessible, time-saving automation tools built into Apple devices. He will focus on simple automations, routines, and smart device usage that reclaim time and support better learning, productivity, and health—without overwhelming complexity. The session will also explore how automation and AI shape education and the future workplace.

MacVoices #25135: Live! – Tim Cook and Siri, AI Expectations

May 14, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The panel analyzes Tim Cook’s recent comments on Siri and Apple Intelligence from the latest earnings call, debating whether Apple overpromised on AI capabilities. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet also revisit Apple’s discontinued router line and the likelihood of a comeback in today’s competitive market. The episode wraps with a discussion about Duolingo’s decision to replace human content creators with AI, exploring both the potential educational value and the broader implications for language learning and job displacement.

MacVoices #25127: Live! – New Beats Pill Colors, Paying for Apple Intelligence, Open AI and Chrome, Perplexity vs. Siri

May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore the new Beats Pill speaker color exclusives at Target and Walmart, consider the value of paying for Apple Intelligence, and critique Siri’s limitations. Discussions turn to competing AI tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot, comparing user experiences and privacy concerns. Apple’s privacy-first approach is praised, but its AI progress is a concern when viewed against its competition.

MacVoices #24182: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet of The Context Machine

Jul 9, 2024 | Events

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is getting short, but we’re not done yet. Jeff Gamet of The Context Machine (among other projects) talks about how his presentation will approach to smart home automation, and why it probably won’t start where you think it will. He will also share his best tip for taking on the automation challenge. Jeff and host Chuck Joiner are also doing a session together, talking about how to get more for your Apple (and tech) dollar. Find out the kinds of things they will be discussing and why you should attend before buying any new tech.

MacVoices #24171: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder

Jun 26, 2024 | Events

Next up onThe Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder about her presentation that will focus on taking your home automation to the next level. How standards like Matter and Thread are improving compatibility with the smart home device universe will be a key aspect of the talk, along with integrating new smart home tools.

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MacVoices #17202: Neil Ticktin Profiles The 2017 MacTech Conference

Oct 24, 2017 | Events, Software, Tech Topics

Neil Ticktin is back to give us a preview of the speakers, events, and activities that will make this year’s MacTech Conference something special. With an all-star line up of tech experts and a far-reaching set of topics, the MacTech Conference’s focus goes way beyond...

MacVoices #17175: Sal Soghoian On Automation and the CMD-D Conference

Aug 2, 2017 | Developer, Events, Productivity, Software

Automation guru Sal Soghoian gives us some background about how he developed such a passion for automation and where it originated before turning his attention to the CMD-D Conference, coming to Santa Clara later this month. Sal tells us what to expect, how he and his...

MacVoices #17171: Ray Robertson on the CMD-D Conference Scripting Bootcamp

Jul 26, 2017 | Developer, Events, Software

AppleScript expert Ray Robertson gives us an introduction to scripting in its various forms, and discusses kinds of things he will be teaching at the CMD-D Scripting Bootcamp, to be held before the CMD-D Conference itself. Ray gives us a look at his approach to...

MacVoices #17160: Briefing – The Tipsy Robot Bar in Las Vegas

Jul 11, 2017 | Hardware

In this MacVoices’ Briefing from vacation, Chuck takes a look at the Tipsy Robot bar in Las Vegas, and how you can order a drink without any human interaction whatsoever. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the...

MacVoices #17157: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah on the Ease of Approach to Automator

Jun 30, 2017 | Events, Productivity, Software

The Road to Macstock is almost at an end, but not before Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder tells us how she will be getting us excited about Apple’s Automator in both a main stage presentation, as well as a Deeper Dive session. Kirschen provides some examples of what...

MacVoices #17154: Joe Kissell Updates Take Control of The Cloud

Jun 23, 2017 | Author, Productivity, Software, Take Control, Web

The latest effort from Joe Kissell is the second edition of Take Control of The Cloud, a topic that has become more expansive and involved since the book was first released. Joe explains how he has changed his approach because of this, and expanded the book to cover...

MacVoices #17148: AltConf – Ken Case and Sal Soghoian Discuss Omni Automation

Jun 17, 2017 | Developer, Events, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Software

At AltConf in San Jose, Omni Group CEO Ken Case and automation guru Sal Soghoian introduce Omni Automation, an initiative expands automation support for Omni Group apps. That means that you will be able to have automation capabilities that cross between macOS and iOS....

MacVoices #17127: Road to Macstock – Matt Hillyer Connects With If This Then That

Jun 2, 2017 | Events, Hardware, iPhone, Productivity, Software

The Road to Macstock continues in a conversation with Matt Hillyer about his session on the power of If This Then That (IFTT). We start with how IFTT works and what you can do with it, and end with what you need and how Matt’s presentation will help you get started....

MacVoices #17085: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra on Spotlight, Tagging, and Organization

Mar 23, 2017 | Events, Productivity, Software

On the Road to Macstock, Brett Terpstra gives us a preview of his session, "Harnessing the Power of Spotlight on Your Mac”. Too many of us take Spotlight for granted, and Brett wants to change that by making us aware of everything Spotlight can do and how easy it is...

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