MacVoices #23294: MacVoices Live! - How Far Does "Right to Repair" Go; The Humane Pin (2)
Release Date: 11/26/2023
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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MacVoices #25284: TV+ Talk - AirPods Pro 3, New Shows, and No Commercial Tier (Yet)
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Charlotte and Chuck rave about AirPods Pro 3 for travel and TV watching, then dig into the latest season of The Morning Show, Jennifer Garner’s returning thriller, and breakout drama Pluribus that briefly knocked Apple’s services offline. They debate whether Apple TV should add an ad-supported tier, plug Charlotte’s Streaming Wars book, and share recent picks like Slow Horses and Invasion. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] AirPods Pro 3 impressions and travel use [3:40] Noise cancellation, transparency, and adaptive audio [7:01] The Morning Show season update and character talk [9:19]...
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MacVoices #25283: Live! - Apple's Web-Based App Store and Jamf Goes Private
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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, Mosyle, Intune) and rising security/compliance needs even for small teams. David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont also note Apple Business Manager/Business Essentials as lightweight options. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25283.mp3 This...
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MacVoices #25282: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman on Take Control, Liquid Glass, Public Betas (2)
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Part 2 of our wide-ranging discussion with Glenn Fleishman covers maintaining Take Control books, the ripple effects of Liquid Glass, and why public betas shape perceptions. He digs into iOS safety features like Check In, iPadOS windowed apps, and the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera vs. “Visual Intelligence.” Glenn is skeptical of foldables, explains the Phone app on iPad/Mac, and shares his Six Colors column plus print-history projects, from comics production to type history. (Part 2) This week’s MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code...
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MacVoices #25281: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman on Take Control, LIquid Glass, Public Betas (1)
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Author Glenn Fleishman takes on a variety of topics, including Apple’s latest software changes, the evolution of Liquid Glass, and the expanding Take Control book series. He also addresses Apple’s cross-platform consistency, iPadOS 26’s multitasking success, and how public betas shape user opinion. Glenn explains how Take Control adapts to Apple’s rapid updates while helping users rediscover essential features. (Part 1) This week’s MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ....
info_outlineThe second part of this MacVoices Live! conversation finds Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea discussing:
- More on Microsoft’s OneDrive Misstep
- More Right to Repair discussion: hardware pairing and locks
- The Humane Pin - Who Will Buy It?
(Part 2)
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
0:00:37 Microsoft OneDrive Discussion and Right to Repair Debate
0:01:36 OneDrive Problem Sparks Discussion in EV Forums
0:02:24 Microsoft vs Apple: Stability vs Ecosystem
0:04:38 Benefits of Using OneDrive and iCloud
0:13:37 Inconsistency between Apple and John Deere's repairability
0:16:09 The shift in car repairability and dependence on technology
0:18:15 Apple's lack of repairability and the ongoing debate
0:19:50 The diminishing repairability of old cars and Tesla's complexity
0:22:14 The potential benefits of right to repair for third-party shops
0:22:31 Apple's Limiting Repairs: Vindictive or Side Effect?
0:24:18 Limited Adoption Expected for the Humane Pin
0:24:55 Companion Device or Replacement for Phones?
0:25:46 Foldable Phones: Not for Everyone
0:34:41 Apple Watch: More than what they're claiming?
0:35:34 Accessibility and usefulness of the device
Links:
The right-to-repair movement is just getting started
https://www.theverge.com/23951200/right-to-repair-law-apple-ifixit-iphone
iOS 15.2 Fixes iPhone 13’s Face ID Repair Trap (and Improves Its Repair Score)
https://www.ifixit.com/News/56386/ios-15-2-fixes-iphone-13s-face-id-repair-trap-and-improves-its-repair-score
Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/9/23953901/humane-ai-pin-launch-date-price-openai
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