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MacVoices #22014 - Helping a Stroke Patient Use A Mac

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Release Date: 01/20/2022

MacVoices #26144: NAB - Blackmagic Design's Creator Empowerment Philosophy show art MacVoices #26144: NAB - Blackmagic Design's Creator Empowerment Philosophy

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From NAB in Las Vegas, Dan May, President of , talks about DaVinci Resolve 21, local AI tools, the new photo page, Blackmagic Cloud collaboration, Fairlight Live, and the free Blackmagic Camera app. The conversation highlights Blackmagic Design's focus on accessible professional tools and creator growth paths.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Chuck Joiner introduces the Blackmagic Design booth 00:34 Dan May joins the conversation at NAB 00:44 Two accessible Blackmagic software products for creators 00:58 DaVinci Resolve as the first featured product 01:18 DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a...

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MacVoices #26143: Live! - Apple Earnings, Services Growth, and Why Vision Pro Isn’t Done show art MacVoices #26143: Live! - Apple Earnings, Services Growth, and Why Vision Pro Isn’t Done

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The MacVoices Live! panel examine Apple’s quarterly earnings, the continuing importance of Services revenue, and what John Ternus’ presence on Apple’s earnings call may indicate about Apple’s future leadership transition. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet discuss the Apple Vision Pro and the newest wave of “Vision Pro is doomed” commentary. They argue that Vision Pro should be viewed as an early-stage platform product that still needs more time, more content, more developer support, and a larger installed base before...

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MacVoices #26142: NAB - Mapcreator Makes Maps Fast, Animated, and Newsroom-Friendly show art MacVoices #26142: NAB - Mapcreator Makes Maps Fast, Animated, and Newsroom-Friendly

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In the booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Julia Schellekens provides an update on their service that delivers detailed maps for news and other organizations who want to clearly show what is happening where. With a wide array of export and animation capabilities to help drive home the information, it is almost certain that you have seen their product in use no matter where in the world you are.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 MacVoices at NAB 2026 00:08 Chuck Joiner opens from NAB in Las Vegas 00:12 Returning to the Mapcreator booth 00:24 Julia joins Chuck to show what is new 00:37 What Mapcreator...

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MacVoices #26141: Joe Kissell Announces Take Control Live: Taming Big Tech show art MacVoices #26141: Joe Kissell Announces Take Control Live: Taming Big Tech

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Joe Kissell introduces , a four-session interactive course designed to help users understand privacy, security, subscriptions, ads, platform lock-in, and practical alternatives to major tech services. Rather than urging an all-or-nothing break from companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, or Apple, Joe will focus on realistic steps, live demos, Q&A, forums, and usable options to help you make informed choices.  MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at MacVoices is supported by NordLayer....

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MacVoices #26140: Live! - Training AI at Work, AI Tools, Legal Slop, and Apple Ecosystem Value show art MacVoices #26140: Live! - Training AI at Work, AI Tools, Legal Slop, and Apple Ecosystem Value

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The ethics of companies tracking employee keystrokes, mouse movement, and device use to train AI is debated by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and Eric Bolden. Issues of  legality, consent, compensation, and workplace power dynamics all factor into the issue. They also examine AI-generated legal errors, the need for human review, creative AI tools from Astropad and Adobe, and the value proposition of entering the Apple ecosystem with lower-cost devices.  MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your...

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MacVoices #26139: NAB - Krotos' Newest Sound and Integration Enhancements show art MacVoices #26139: NAB - Krotos' Newest Sound and Integration Enhancements

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Matthew Collings, Head of Product for was manning their booth at NAB in Las Vegas, showing off the latest upgrades to their new AI-assisted sound design workflows in Krotos Studio for Adobe Premiere, with support for DaVinci Resolve and other NLEs planned. The system analyzes selected video regions, places synchronized royalty-free sound effects from Krotos’ recorded library, and lets editors quickly swap, remix, and customize impacts, ambiences, drones, footsteps, cloth, and surfaces without generative audio.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03 Introduction from NAB 2026 0:24 Matthew...

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MacVoices #26138: NAB - Insta360 Previews New Creator Mic with Graphic Display show art MacVoices #26138: NAB - Insta360 Previews New Creator Mic with Graphic Display

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In the booth at NAB 2026, Global PR Manager Poppy Zhang gives us a preview of a new creator-oriented wireless mic system that features not only high-quality recording but also a customizable screen that can display logos, emoji, or brand identities. The unit also features a compact charging case, with pricing to be announced soon.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03 Introduction from NAB 2026 0:12 Why the Insta360 booth is a must-stop 0:37 New creator and media offerings introduced 1:30 Product overview and professional use cases 2:45 Workflow improvements and app integration 3:40 Custom...

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MacVoices #26137: Road to Macstock - Chris Cooke show art MacVoices #26137: Road to Macstock - Chris Cooke

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On , Chris Cooke returns as a speaker  to discuss her upcoming presentation on inspiring others to read and how accessibility, reading technologies, and inclusive design all matter. Drawing from her experience teaching adults with vision loss, she explains how Apple’s accessibility features, Braille support, audiobooks, OCR, and customizable interfaces help people with visual, auditory, and learning challenges. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03 Introduction to the Road to MacStock 1:22 Chris Cook returns to MacStock 2:26 Chris Cook’s background and mission 3:47 Inspired to Read presentation...

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MacVoices #26136: Live! - More on Masimo v. Apple, The Enduring Power of the iPhone in the Age of AI show art MacVoices #26136: Live! - More on Masimo v. Apple, The Enduring Power of the iPhone in the Age of AI

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The MacVoices Live! panel reviews the latest on the evolving legal battle between Apple and Masimo, highlighting recent rulings favoring Apple while leaving key issues  like blood oxygen features and damages unresolved. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and Eric Bolden also explore whether AI-driven devices could challenge the iPhone, and how ecosystem lock-in, user habits, and app ecosystems figure into the equation.  MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your network & stay compliant with one...

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MacVoices #26135: NAB - SmallRig's Expanding Ecosystem Empowers Creators show art MacVoices #26135: NAB - SmallRig's Expanding Ecosystem Empowers Creators

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At NAB 2026, a conversation with Manny Moreno of highlights the company’s evolution from producing simple hardware like screws to becoming a major player in camera accessories, batteries, and lighting. Manny explains how creator feedback drives product innovation, enabling flexible, professional-grade rigs at affordable prices. He also  discusses advancements in tripod heads, V-mount batteries, and an affordable, compact lighting solution designed for a wide range of creators.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03 Introduction and NAB context 0:14 SmallRig origins and early products 1:44...

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<p>In a special, unscripted conversation from <strong><a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoicesafterdark/">MacVoices After Dark</a>,</strong> the panel of <strong>Jeff Gamet</strong>, <strong>Guy Serle</strong>, <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, <strong>Kelly Guimont</strong>, <strong>Brittany Smith</strong>, and <strong>Andrew Orr </strong>discuss ways to make a Mac easier to use for a stroke patient. Hardware, software, system options, and more all made the list. </p>
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<p>This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at <a href="http://textexpander.com/podcast"><strong>TextExpander.com/podcast</strong></a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Jeff Gamet</strong> is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on <a href="http://twitter.com/jgamet"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jgamet/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, and jeffgamet on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgamet/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>., and on his <strong><a href="http://youtube.com/jgamet">YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>David Ginsburg </strong>is the host of the weekly podcast <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at <strong><a href="https://youtube.com/daveg65">https://youtube.com/daveg65</a></strong> and find and follow him on Twitter <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/daveg65">@daveg65</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Kelly Guimont</strong> is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the <strong><a href="https://www.macobserver.com/show/tmo-daily-observations/">Daily Observations Podcast</a></strong> at <strong><a href="http://macobserver.com">MacObserver.com</a></strong>, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts <strong><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/mcutv/">I Want My M(CU) TV</a></strong>. You can also hear her on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aftershow-with-mike-and-kelly/id910010852"><strong>The Aftershow</strong></a> with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/verso">Twitter</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Andrew Orr</strong> is a freelance writer and amateur photographer. He loves Apple products and enjoys writing and sharing all things tech. When he's not writing about Apple, you can often find him snapping photos with his iPhone. Read what he writes at <a href="http://macobserver.com"><strong>The Mac Observer</strong></a>, and follow him <a href="http://twitter.com/andrewornot"><strong>on Twitter</strong></a>.</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.</p>
<p><strong>Guy Serle,</strong> best known for being one of the co-hosts of the<strong> <a href="http://mymac.com">MyMac Podcast</a></strong>, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel,<strong> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maltese-Cube-Mr-Guy-Serle/dp/1508749353/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435322441&sr=8-1&keywords=maltese+cube&tag=macvoices-20">The Maltese Cube</a></strong>. You can follow his exploits on <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://twitter.com/Macparrot">Twitter</a>, catch him on <a href="http://facebook.com/groups/mactothefuture/"><strong>Mac to the Future</strong></a> on Facebook, and find everything at <a href="http://vertshark.com/"><strong>VertShark.com</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Brittany Smith</strong> is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, <strong><a href="http://conquer.consulting/">Devise and Conquer</a></strong> that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as<strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/addliverator">@addliberator</a></strong>. Check out her latest project, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/addliberator"><strong>YouTube channel of tech tips</strong></a>.</p>
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