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MacVoices #24277: Live! – Tidal & Dropbox Layoffs, and Why Apple Bought Pixelmator

Nov 19, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

The tech industry is a dynamic business segment. Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Eric Bolden discuss Apple’s acquisition of Pixelmator and how it might affect both Apple-branded offerings as well as the legacy application. Then, layoffs at both Tidal and Dropbox are in the cross hairs. Tidal has been all but left out of the streaming music conversation, and Dropbox seems to have fumbled as they tried to diversify. The panel members have thoughts on both.

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

Jun 20, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #23102: MacVoices Live! – Is Spotify Missing Goals; Apple Takes All The 3nm Chips (3)

Mar 15, 2023 | Audio/Music, Business, MacVoices Live!, Tech Topics

This MacVoices Live! session finishes off a discussion of Spotify’s failure to deliver on a lossless music service, and whether that is part of a trend. The panel of David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea wrap the...