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The 2024-03 MacVoices Update includes an explanation of why there are monthly updates, an evolution of MacVoices Live! for our non-live listeners and viewers, why MacVoices Magazine is picking up steam again, and the monthly Support Report. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: ...
info_outline MacVoices #24091: MVL - Roku's Onerous Terms; Apple, Google, and AI; AirTags Under Fire...AgainMacVoices
The privacy theme rolls on as Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and David Ginsburg look at the almost unbelievable Terms of Service in the most recent Roku update and how it applies to which Roku device/channel/app. Then, the MacVoices panel delivers some initial thoughts on what appears to be a relationship between Apple and Google over AI capabilities, and yet another lawsuit targeting AirTags. No other Bluetooth or GPS tracker, just AirTags. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices...
info_outline MacVoices #24090: MVL - Would You Rent A Printer That HP Monitors?MacVoices
Our privacy theme continues as the MacVoices Live! panel looks at HP’s new option to rent a printer. Is that a good idea given the seemingly onerous contract terms, let alone the possible privacy concerns over an always-connected-to-the-Internet printer? Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and David Ginsburg look at everything from cancellation requirements to minimum page requirements to where the printer companies are making their money…at your expense. : The Answers You Need Now, From Leading...
info_outline MacVoices #24089: MVL - A Personal Hacking StoryMacVoices
Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea discuss the hacking of a panel member’s Instagram account, along with what appeared to be an attack on his Facebook account. They discuss scams, other personal experiences with compromises, and a couple information pieces that caught their attention. This edition of MacVoices is supported by , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on , on the web, or in...
info_outline MV24088 - MacVoices Briefing: The Memory Card Case by JJCMacVoices
This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the by JJC, a secure, durable, safe place to organize and store your SD and MicroSD memory cards that are used in cameras, video cameras, home security gear, and the like. Show Notes: Links: 36 Slots Memory Card Case Water-Resistant Anti-Shock Memory Card Wallet for 24 Micro SD SDXC SDHC TF Cards and 12 SD SDXC SDHC Cards Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...
info_outline MacVoices #24087: MVL - Car Companies Are Collecting and Selling Your Driving DataMacVoices
Car companies are capturing your driving data and selling it to insurance companies…and who knows who else. David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Mark Fuccio, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Brittany Smith discuss yet another invisible way that data about you is being monetized and sold, potentially at your expense. 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...
info_outline MacVoices #24086: MVL - Can AI Chatbots Be Effective In Political Campaigns?MacVoices
While MacVoices Live! doesn’t engage in political discussions, how tech is being used as a political communications tool has become a controversial topic. The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Mark Fuccio, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby take a look at a real-world test case of AI chatbot use in an American primary contest. While small in scale, this is an interesting example that you can expect to see more of, and the panel disagrees on its importance. ...
info_outline MacVoices #24085: MVL - Are Edited Photos Really A Surprise To Anyone?MacVoices
David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Mark Fuccio, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby discuss the social media controversy over Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s edited photo. The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the issue of disclosure of editing, whether that should be a presumption with all photos in the media, and how the media (tech and non-tech) has handled the matter: sensationalism or something worth reporting? Today’s MacVoices is supported by Backblaze. MacVoices...
info_outline MacVoices #24084: MVL - iOS Developers Can Sell Direct; The EU Changes Their Demands (Again)MacVoices
The struggle between the EU and Apple continues as the EU keeps changing their mind as to what will satisfy them. This time, Apple has announced the availability of a direct download from developers’ web sites. The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Mark Fuccio, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby discusses and debates this new development, how it relates to the previous skirmishes, and the rules surrounding the option. Today’s MacVoices is...
info_outline MacVoices #24083: MVL - EU Fines Apple, Elon and OpenAI At Odds, Services Selling Your DataMacVoices
Because they just can’t ignore it, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby consider the fines the fines the EU is imposing on Apple, and why the amount seems a little out of bounds. Elon Musk is suing OpenAI over an unusual issue, and is also trying to get Satya Nadella’s attention, and Tumblr and Wordpress will be marketing your blog posts. Never a dull moment. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly...
info_outline<p>Our fourth holiday gift guide features picks from <strong>Peter Cohen</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, and <strong>Wally Cherwinski</strong>, as well as a special appearance by <strong>Ken Ray</strong>. The gifts range from practical to fun, gaming to video and photography. (Part 1) </p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wally Cherwinsk</strong>i is a Videographer based in Ottawa, Canada. Originally trained as a scientist, he spent a portion of his career in research and teaching at the University of Cambridge, England while doubling as a freelance photographer and writer. Later, he joined Canada's National Research Council and spent many years managing communications for the Canadian Space Program.</p>
<p><strong>Peter Cohen</strong> is the Technology Editor at <a href="https://www.rcrwireless.com/"><strong>RCRWireless</strong></a>. You can find his Twitter account at <a href="http://twitter.com/flargh"><strong>@flargh</strong></a> and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, <strong><a href="http://peter-cohen.com/">peter-cohen.com</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Since May of 2005, <strong>Ken Ray</strong> has eaten, slept, and breathed Apple news and news related to Apple news in order to produce a daily Apple news show. and he does just that with <strong><a href="http://www.macosken.com">Mac OS Ken</a></strong>, with content that includes most stories directly related to Apple, many stories indirectly related to Apple that stand a chance of affecting Apple's business or its users, and tangentially related stories that are funny. A slightly skewed, sometimes cynical, obsessive look at Apple news, five-days-a-week. Ken also produces <a href="https://www.securemac.com/topics/checklist"><strong>The Checklist by SecureMac</strong></a>, a security-oriented podcast, and his newest show is<a href="https://macosken.squarespace.com/inafewminutes"> <strong>In A Few Minutes</strong></a>. There are <a href="http://macosken.squarespace.com/contact/"><strong>various ways</strong></a> you can contact him.</p>
<p><strong>Jim Rea</strong> has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at <a href="http://provue.com/"><strong>provue.com</strong></a> and via <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/provuejim">@provuejim</a></strong> on Twitter.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Gift Guide Links:</strong> <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/2021-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide/"><strong>MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (all picks) on the MacVoices Web site</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2021-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-64pm7khry"><strong>MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (all picks) on Flipboard</strong></a> (Also available in the Flipboard app)</p>
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<p><strong>Peter Cohen’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Secret History of Mac Gaming (Expanded Edition)</strong> - <a href="https://www.bitmapbooks.co.uk/products/the-secret-history-of-mac-gaming-expanded-edition"><strong>Publisher’s link</strong></a> <a href="https://amzn.to/30zHTde"><strong>U.S. Amazon link</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass"><strong>Xbox Game Pass</strong></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Ken Ray’s Pick:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://gridstudio.cc/collections/grid-apple">Grid Framed Apple Devices</a><br /><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Jim Rea’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flarup/the-ios-app-icon-book"><strong>The iOS App Icon Book</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/318z0aI"><strong>Apple Design by by Friedrich von Borries, Ina Grätz</strong></a></p>
<p><b><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tefeca/page/BC6596A6-8C9C-4528-90F2-6D4CF6C1C4C2?ref_=ast_bln&_encoding=UTF8&tag=themugcenter&linkCode=ur2&linkId=770c02109f58ff602a560492718350ca&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="noopener">Tefeca Elastic Loop Apple Watch Band</a><br /><br /></b></p>
<p><strong>Wally Cherwinski’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://gridstudio.cc/collections/grid-apple">Grid Framed Apple Devices</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3kPAQEm"><strong>SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 1TB</strong></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Chuck Joiner’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/30CBJJc"><strong>OfficemateOIC Blue Glacier Standard Sorter, 7 Compartments, Transparent Blue</strong></a><strong> </strong>(as a storage space for portable hard drives)</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3CwksyX">UTEBIT Heavy Duty Tripod Camera Mount Clip Clamp with 360 Degree Swivel Mini Ballhead</a></strong></p>
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