The Road to Macstock takes a serious turn as Mike T. Rose previews his workshop on becoming a digital caretaker for family members and loved ones. Mike discusses scams targeting older adults, password sharing, remote support, Apple Passwords, financial preparedness, and the need to balance protection, respect, independence, and trust when helping others manage their digital lives.
The MacVoices Live! panel covers a fake vendor site spreading malware, Apple’s new accessibility previews, and a hardware reorganization aimed at faster, more unified product development. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius also discuss Eyes Off for shoulder-surfing protection, Microsoft and Google reactions to the MacBook Neo, Google’s proposed AI laptop, and broader questions about AI becoming part of operating systems.
A wide range of tech stories get the MacVoices treatment, starting with the quick sellout of the Steve Jobs commemorative coin and what strong MacBook Neo demand may say about Apple’s pricing, chip planning, and enterprise appeal. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet and Mark Fuccio also discuss Apple updates unexpectedly changing settings, a Canvas ransomware disruption affecting schools, Chrome’s hidden AI download, Google’s Liquid Glass similarities, Digg’s AI-focused return, and safer lithium coin batteries.
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Justice’s proposal for Google to divest Chrome generates a debate on the pros, cons, and likelihood of that ever happening between Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea. The panel contrasts the implications for America’s tech leadership and navigates the nuances of monopoly versus competition. Finally, Microsoft has a new small computer that looks suspiciously like one of our Apple favorites…but charges a subscription to make to work. Worth the money? What do you think?
Joe Kissell shares insights on online privacy in his book, Take Control of Your Online Privacy, 5th Edition, stressing the importance of staying informed on privacy issues amidst evolving technology threats. He focuses on practical high and medium priority privacy concerns for everyday individuals, advising prioritization based on individual risk profiles. Emphasizing the impact of advertisers collecting extensive personal data, Joe provides tips on data sharing. He cautions against oversharing personal information online and offers steps to enhance online privacy highlighting the need to be proactive in understanding and addressing online privacy risks. (Part 1)
The discussion of other tech companies blaming Apple continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, and Ben Roethig look at Apple's pricing structure and its impact on developers, focusing on the 15%...
https://youtu.be/aml0bmF3yCk The MacVoices Live! panel takes a look at reports that Safari is still in there pitching as a top browser, though there is disagreement over exactly where it stands against the competition. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian...
If you use multiple email clients or need to open certain links in a specific web browser, then Bumpr is for you. Khoi Vinh explains how Bumpr was born out of a need that he and his co-creator Scott Ostler had. You might have that same need as you work from home if...
Robyn Weisman has released her first Take Control book, Take Control of Your Browser, to help us get the most out of one of the most-used applications on your devices, no matter which one you prefer. In her first time on MacVoices, Robyn explains why she wanted to...
Jeff Gamet caused some confusion during a recent MacJury appearance when he revealed that he had adopted a Google-free lifestyle, and we wanted to get to the bottom of it. Jeff explains what he meant by his comment, what Google apps he has removed from his Macs, and...
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