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MacVoices #25309: Live! – Age Verification, A New Predictive Market, and Another Data Breach

Dec 9, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

his episode digs into Microsoft’s warning about a risky experimental AI agent in Windows that could leak sensitive user data, sparking concerns about big tech’s security priorities. The panel debates age-verification proposals from Roblox and Pornhub, examines Coinbase’s new prediction-market platform, and reacts to a sweeping WhatsApp breach exposing more than 3.5 billion phone numbers.

MacVoices #25308: Live! – In-Depth on iPads, ChromeBooks, and Low-Cost Macs

Dec 9, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This episode dives into the debate over affordable computing for students and families, comparing Chromebooks, iPads, and the possibility of a new low-cost Mac from Apple. Educators and tech enthusiasts discuss performance, device lifespan, security, and management tools, asking how Apple can compete in price-sensitive school markets without sacrificing the user experience that defines its hardware.

MacVoices #25307: Live! – Apple Impersonator Scams, CNN Out, and CarPlay Widgets

Dec 8, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The increase in Apple-themed impersonation scams, CNN’s withdrawal from Apple News and shifting news-subscription models, and new CarPlay widget capabilities in iOS 26 is discussed by Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and David Ginsburg. They share personal experiences with phishing, explore the evolving media landscape, and consider how AI assistants and in-car widgets may shape future driving and information habits.

MacVoices #25303: Live! – Voices Cloning, Tesla Considers CarPlay

Dec 3, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/mnGcOZ9Dr1M The news of AI voice cloning by Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey met with a mixture of weighing legacy, ownership rights, estates, and the risk of deepfake fraud using celebrities and even podcasters. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius,...

MacVoices #25283: Live! – Apple’s Web-Based App Store and Jamf Goes Private

Nov 13, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/ZhD2debtHBc The MacVoices Live! panel reacts to Apple’s new web-based App Store, praising easier discovery—especially for visionOS/Vision Pro apps. Then Jamf’s plan to go private sparks a deep dive into the volatile Apple MDM market (Jamf, Kanji,...

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MacVoices #25282: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman on Take Control, Liquid Glass, Public Betas (2)

Nov 12, 2025 | Take Control

Author Glenn Fleischman returns to discuss how he keeps Take Control books current, what Liquid Glass gets right (and wrong), and how public betas color expectations. We cover iOS safety tools like Check In, iPadOS windowed apps, and the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera vs. “Visual Intelligence,” plus why foldables still don’t convince him. Glenn also details the Phone app on iPad/Mac and shares his Six Colors column and print-history projects.

MacVoices #25266: Live! – Apple’s AI Vision Acquisition, Bug Bounties, and Teens and iPhones

Oct 22, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Apple’s latest moves spark debate: a reported acquisition of Prompt.ai’s team/IP to bolster computer vision across Face ID, HomeKit, and a rumored home device; a headline-grabbing $2M bug bounty amid questions about payouts; and teen survey data showing iPhone’s dominance. The panel closes with Apple’s lawsuit against John Prosser over iOS 26 leaks and what ignoring a suit could mean.

MacVoices #25258: Live – Remembering Steve Jobs, Venmo and PayPal Scam Alert

Oct 13, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

A thoughtful tribute to Steve Jobs leads into a timely PSA on payments security. The panel unpacks rising PayPal/Venmo scams, compares protections across Apple Pay and Zelle, and shares practical safeguards like secondary accounts and subscription hygiene—plus a few laughs and community updates.

MacVoices #25241: Apple In The Enterprise with David Ginsburg (1)

Sep 19, 2025 | Interview

David Ginsburg outlines how Apple gear fits in modern IT: secure deployment with Jamf and Apple Business Manager, coexistence with Azure/Intune, device lifecycle and ROI, and when iPads shine for field work. They weigh cloud trade-offs, M-series longevity, and the rise of web apps and Microsoft 365 in mixed fleets.

MacVoices #25190: Live! – AI Everywhere: Video Summaries, Message Recaps, and Monetizing AI Web Crawlers

Jul 10, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

New AI offerings spark discussion as Ring adds video action summaries to their doorbells, Cloudflare monetizes bot access for AI training, and WhatsApp introduces AI message recaps. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate privacy, trust, and the future of content control, with added commentary on Apple Sports’ Wimbledon update.

MacVoices 25187: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet

Jul 7, 2025 | Events

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo wraps up in a conversation with Jeff Gamet where he previews his Macstock session on improving online privacy and security in practical, accessible terms. He shares some strategies to reduce tracking, protect against identity theft, and safely browse and shop online—without overwhelming jargon. Topics Jeff will address include on-device safety, ad tracking, DNS, and HTTPS, all presented with real-world examples.

MacVoices #25182: MacVoices Update – 2025-06

Jun 30, 2025 | Updates

The June 2025 MacVoices Update looks back on a packed month of content, including The Road to MacStock and NAB wrap-ups. Some format changes to make episodes more approachable, resources like the weekly Dispatch newsletter and Flipboard magazine, and the Support Report complete this week’s comments.

MacVoices #25179: Road to Macstock – Kelly Guimont

Jun 25, 2025 | Events

Kelly Guimont returns to The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to talk about her session on practical, privacy-conscious home automation. Starting from zero, she will help attendees make informed choices and avoid feeling overwhelmed, with real-life examples and insights drawn from years of experience. She also shares why MacStock remains a favorite event—thanks to its community, connection, and even the karaoke.

MacVoices #25174: Live! – The App Store Saves Billions, iPad Repairs, and Apple’s Gaming Move

Jun 20, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Apple’s claims of saving users billions through App Store fraud prevention, questioning the methods and statistics behind the figures. They explore the implications for developers, consumer safety, and legal battles like Epic. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also cover the new self-repair option for iPads, skepticism over third-party repairs, and Apple’s acquisition of the game developer behind Sneaky Sasquatch—hinting at a potential new direction in Apple’s gaming strategy.

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