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MacVoices #25193: Live! – Meta Wants Your Photos, Microsoft Plays Doctor, The Blue Screen of Death Fades to Black

MacVoices #25193: Live! – Meta Wants Your Photos, Microsoft Plays Doctor, The Blue Screen of Death Fades to Black

Jul 16, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Meta’s controversial AI photo upload feature and growing privacy concerns, Microsoft’s AI diagnostic tool that outperforms doctors, and the retirement of Windows’ infamous blue screen of death. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate the tradeoffs between utility and privacy, AI’s evolving role in medicine, and the implications for education, the arts, and everyday tech users. 

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MacVoices #25185: Live! – More PSUs, Apple’s EU App Store Changes, Tim Robertson Remembered

MacVoices #25185: Live! – More PSUs, Apple’s EU App Store Changes, Tim Robertson Remembered

Jul 3, 2025 |

This MacVoices Live! discussion opens with public service announcements about expanded Anker power bank recalls and Microsoft Authenticator password support—critical updates for user safety and data integrity. The penel honors the late Tim Robertson, a pioneering voice in the Apple community and early podcaster. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate Apple’s new App Store structure in the EU, examining the implications of tiered developer models, regulatory pressure, and whether Apple’s tight control over its platform is justified or overdue for reform. The group also weighs contrasting views on Epic’s Tim Sweeney, the role of government oversight, and what Apple’s strategic shifts might mean for users and developers alike. 

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MacVoices #25181: Live! – Alexa+, AI Power Plays, and the Rise of Social Media News

MacVoices #25181: Live! – Alexa+, AI Power Plays, and the Rise of Social Media News

Jun 27, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel takes a closer look at Amazon’s Alexa+, its unusual rollout, and user experiences that raise questions about its current readiness. The panel compares AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, especially in corporate environments, highlighting their strengths and limitations. The conversation shifts to a Reuters study showing social media has overtaken traditional outlets as the leading news source in the U.S., prompting concerns over misinformation, curated content, and the erosion of journalistic standards. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Marty Jencius also share personal insights on AI adoption, media literacy, and the changing landscape of how we consume news.

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

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

May 5, 2025 |

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. 

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MacVoices #25121: Live! – Meta Vs. Apple Intelligence, Google Declared Monopoly…Again, Synology’s New Requirements

MacVoices #25121: Live! – Meta Vs. Apple Intelligence, Google Declared Monopoly…Again, Synology’s New Requirements

Apr 28, 2025 |

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby discuss discuss Meta blocking Apple Intelligence on iOS apps, raising concerns about AI platform restrictions and user privacy. The panel examines Google’s repeated monopoly rulings, its dominance in ad tech, and AI partnerships. Synology’s new policy requiring branded drives for high-end NAS devices sparks debate over user choice, costs, and alternatives. 

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MacVoices #24216: Live – Unpatched Microsoft Mac Vulnerabilities; Screen Recording Notifications

MacVoices #24216: Live – Unpatched Microsoft Mac Vulnerabilities; Screen Recording Notifications

Aug 23, 2024 |

Did you know that Microsoft knows about software vulnerabilities in their Mac software and decided not to patch them? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio and Web Bixby talk about how some are locked in to Office365 in spite of the risks. The panel also looks at Apple’s decision to scale back screen recording notifications in the upcoming OS release, and whether the dial needs to be turned off even further. 

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MacVoices #24196: Live! – CrowdStrike: How It Happened, Who Is To Blame, What We Learned

MacVoices #24196: Live! – CrowdStrike: How It Happened, Who Is To Blame, What We Learned

Jul 25, 2024 |

The MacVoices Live! panel dives into the CrowdStrike incident, sharing personal experiences with system crashes caused by the system update to Windows.. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby explore the technical aspects of the issue, highlighting the wide-ranging effects on industries like airlines and hospitals. The conversation turns to the inevitable questions of accountability, legal implications, and the necessity for enhanced change management practices to avoid future crises.

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MacVoices #24172: MVL – Adobe’s Misfires, Recall Recalled, and Tile Hacked

MacVoices #24172: MVL – Adobe’s Misfires, Recall Recalled, and Tile Hacked

Jun 27, 2024 |

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs have thoughts on the controversies surrounding Adobe, including user ownership issues and legal actions over subscription practices. Panel members comment on personal experiences with Adobe service pricing and subscription confusion. The discussion turns to privacy-related news, including Sonos’ recent change in terms of service, Microsoft’s decision to pause a contentious feature, and a hack on tracker maker Tile.

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MacVoices #24164: MVL – Sam Altman’s Reputation, Spotify Changes Course, and Recall Alarm Bells

MacVoices #24164: MVL – Sam Altman’s Reputation, Spotify Changes Course, and Recall Alarm Bells

Jun 20, 2024 |

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.

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MacVoices #24162: An AirTag Success Story, Google Privacy, and a Pushy Copilot

MacVoices #24162: An AirTag Success Story, Google Privacy, and a Pushy Copilot

Jun 19, 2024 |

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. 

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MacVoices #24156: MVL – Humane Pin Seeks A Buyer; Microsoft AI Screenshots

MacVoices #24156: MVL – Humane Pin Seeks A Buyer; Microsoft AI Screenshots

Jun 14, 2024 |

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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