MacVoices #25294: Live! - A New Fiery PSA, Apple Loses A Big One, More Masimo vs. Apple
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The discussion opens with a public service warning about the latest fire-related product recall and how refunds are being handled. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea then shift on Massimo’s legal battle with Apple over Apple Watch health-sensor patents, the size and strategy of Massimo’s business, licensing deals with other tech firms, and the broader issues of patent protection. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ...
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MacVoices #25293: Live! - Affinity’s Free Option, Tinder Wants Your Photos, CoPilot’s Influencers
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This discussion centers on Affinity going free under Canva, a move seen as a direct challenge to Adobe's subscription model. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also cover Pantone's new AI tool for generating color palettes, Tinder's controversial attempt to access users' camera rolls for better matching, and Microsoft's decision to use influencers to promote its Copilot AI product. The panel debates the ethics and business models behind these tech industry developments. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our...
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MacVoices #25292: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (2)
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The second part of 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 features more product picks both useful and off-beat from Jeff Gamet, ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 2) Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide part two intro [0:40] Book nooks and LEGO bookshelf scenes [5:11] Rechargeable magnetic hand warmers [8:53] Compact iPhone and Apple Watch travel charger [11:22] Incogni data privacy sponsor segment [13:39] Beam Paints and Martha Mae art...
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MacVoices #25291: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (1)
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The second edition of the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features both tech and lifestyle picks from Jeff Gamet, ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide kickoff [1:39] Panel introductions [3:05] Audio Engine HXL portable DAC [8:27] Kindle Oasis reading pick [14:25] Alex Tech cord wrap organizer [19:05] Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow...
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MacVoices #25190: Live! - Gemini, Pluribus, and Meta’s Fraud Profits
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The reports that Apple may pay nearly $1 billion to license Google’s Gemini AI for Siri are examined, debating privacy, accuracy, and long-term AI strategy. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio then rave about the new Apple TV sci-fi series Pluribus and other standout shows, before turning to disturbing revelations that a significant share of Meta’s ad revenue appears tied to scam advertising and questionable enforcement practices. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25190.mp3 This edition of...
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MacVoices #25289: The iPhone Pocket, HomePod Mini Expectations, $1 Billion Worth of Gemini
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The MacVoices Live! panel digs into Apple’s new iPhone Pocket accessory, debating its price, purpose, and whether it’s aimed at non-US markets. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio also examine reported shortages of HomePod mini units at major retailers, asking if it signals a refresh, new colors, or just supply quirks before the holidays, and speculate on what other Apple products might quietly get updated. MacVoices is supported by the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides. Tech and more you want to give and get. Find out what...
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MacVoices #25288: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #1 (2)
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The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide continues with travel tech, accessories, and creative picks from Marty Jencius, Michael D.J. Eisenberg, and Patrice Brend'amour. Recommendations include USB-C hubs, books for aviation fans, AirPods upgrades, Lego’s new Star Trek piece, drive docks, and webcams. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Gift Guide Part Two Intro [0:36] Reviewing Picks So Far [1:40] USB-C Travel Hub Recommendation [4:17] Aviation Adventure Book Pick [7:33] AirPods and Noise-Canceling Choices [12:31] Screen Protector Discussion [17:12] Compact 4K Webcam Pick [20:08] LEGO...
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MacVoices #25287: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #1 (1)
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The panel of Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Michael D.J. Eisenberg, and Patrice Brend'amour kicks off the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide series with practical, travel-friendly, and tech-savvy picks. From MagSafe wallets and AirTag-friendly money clips to AI development tools, travel routers, power banks, and portable speakers, each round offers creative and useful gift ideas for Apple users and frequent travelers looking to upgrade their daily gear. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to or use code “macvoices" at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Show Notes:...
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MacVoices #25286: Live! - Coca-Cola’s New AI Holiday Ads and The Rise of Prediction Markets
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The MacVoices Live! panel debates Coca-Cola’s new AI-generated holiday ads, whether the approach undermines emotion-driven seasonal marketing, and how brands use AI to shorten production timelines. David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont also explore the growing influence of prediction markets, concerns about manipulation, and what these trends say about shifting norms in tech, advertising, and culture. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to or use code “macvoices" at checkout...
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MacVoices #25285: Live! - Apple’s Lobbying, Stolen Secrets Presentations, and Affinity Suite Goes Free
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Apple’s EU lobbying spend sparks panel debate beforeDavid Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont turn to a bizarre case of stolen trade secrets being publicly presented. The discussion then shifts to Canva making the Affinity suite free, what that means for Adobe’s dominance, long-term subscription concerns, and how AI-powered creative tools are reshaping design workflows. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to or use code “macvoices" at checkout to get 4 extra months of...
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mark Fuccio</strong> is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through <a href="http://twitter.com/markfuccio"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-t-fuccio/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Mike LaPlante </strong>is the host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkHk4hp5Ag1xq9HmS0Tweg"><strong>The Average Wine Enthusiast</strong></a> on YouTube. You can follow him on <a href="http://twitter.com/lippo"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> to keep up.</p>
<p><strong>Kelly Guimont</strong> is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of the ImageWriter. Thanks to the miracle of the adjustable leg desk, she no longer needs the phonebook. Kelly writes for <a href="http://macobserver.com"><strong>The Mac Observer</strong></a>, is the host of the <a href="http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/daily_observations_podcast/"><strong>Daily Observations Podcast</strong></a>, is co-host of<strong> <a href="http://www.aftershowpodcast.com/">The Aftershow</a></strong>, and yet still has more to say which she saves for <a href="http://twitter.com/verso"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://micro.blog/verso"><strong>Micro.blog</strong></a>.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://tidbits.com/2020/09/07/moving-to-a-new-mac-whats-left-to-do-after-migration/"><strong>Podcasts & Privacy: It’s News to Rob</strong></a> (2020-09-07) - In a Few Minutes with Ken Ray</p>
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