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MacVoices #24202: TV+ Talk - Hollywood Movies And Ads?

Release Date: 08/03/2024

MacVoices #25195: Live! - Celebrating Macstock 9 (Part 2)

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The MacStock 9 celebration continues as attendees and organizers reflect on the weekend’s warmth, community, and standout moments. Mike Potter shares emotional feedback from first-time guests, praises volunteers, and announces dates for MacStock 10. With jokes, stories, and ideas for the future, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby capture what makes this gathering more than just a conference—it’s a family reunion with tech at its heart. (Part 2) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The...

MacVoices #25194: Live! - Celebrating Macstock 9 (Part 1)

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A MacVoices Live! panel of attendees celebrates MacStock 9, sharing personal highlights, favorite sessions, and the lasting connections formed during the conference. David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby share tech insights, Vision Pro demos along with moments of clarity and community bonding that left attendees inspired and energized. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to Mac Stock Celebrations 03:38 The Aftermath...

MacVoices #25193: Live! - Meta Wants Your Photos. Microsoft Plays Doctor, Blue Screen of Death Fades to Black

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Meta’s controversial AI photo upload feature and growing privacy concerns, Microsoft’s AI diagnostic tool that outperforms doctors, and the retirement of Windows’ infamous blue screen of death. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate the tradeoffs between utility and privacy, AI’s evolving role in medicine, and the implications for education, the arts, and everyday tech users. This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at ....

MacVoices #25192: Joe Kissell Takes Control of DEVONthink 4 (2)

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In the second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about , Joe focuses on its updated inspector system, subtle interface improvements, and a powerful suite of new AI features. He discusses how large language model integration—from ChatGPT to Claude—enhances document sorting, summarizing, and research. Joe also shares concerns about AI, how DevonThink addresses them, and how the app balances automation with control. This edition of MacVoices is supported by . What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a...

MacVoices #25191: Joe Kissell Takes Control of DEVONthink 4 (1)

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Joe Kissell returns to introduce , a deep guide to the powerful information management tool. He outlines new features like versioning, audit-proof databases, and enhanced PDF navigation, while also explaining the app’s new hybrid licensing model. The discussion highlights DEVONthink’s versatility for everything from paperless offices to academic research. (Part 1) Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at at 8 PM...

MacVoices #25189: Live! - Apple's AirDrop Shift, AI Glasses, AI Self-Preservation

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The panel discusses Apple’s move to allow third-party AirDrop alternatives, raising questions about security and EU regulations. Concerns over webcam hacking and AI’s disturbing behavior in simulations follow, along with a look at Meta and Oakley’s AI smart glasses. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs share personal AI tool usage and question the real value of current wearable tech offerings. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and...

MacVoices #25190: Live! - AI Everywhere: Video Summaries, Message Recaps, and Monetizing AI Web Crawlers

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New AI offerings spark discussion as Ring adds video action summaries to their doorbells, Cloudflare monetizes bot access for AI training, and WhatsApp introduces AI message recaps. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate privacy, trust, and the future of content control, with added commentary on Apple Sports’ Wimbledon update. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 Introduction to MacVoices 10:20 AI Innovations in Ring's Features 12:53 Cloudflare's AI Scraping Marketplace 24:28 WhatsApp's AI Message...

MacVoices #25188: Live! - EU Limitations, Legacy Feature Lifespans, and the AI Training Debate

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This MacVoices Live! episode unpacks Apple’s decision to drop FireWire support in macOS Tahoe, raising questions about how long legacy technologies should be supported and at what cost. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether practical considerations or corporate minimalism are driving such moves. The panel also address the EU’s exclusion from iPhone Live Activities, sparking discussion about regulatory overreach and global feature fragmentation. The episode wraps with a deep dive into a court...

MacVoices 25187: Road to Macstock - Jeff Gamet

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The Road to wraps up in a conversation with Jeff Gamet where he previews his Macstock session on improving online privacy and security in practical, accessible terms. He shares some strategies to reduce tracking, protect against identity theft, and safely browse and shop online—without overwhelming jargon. Topics Jeff will address include on-device safety, ad tracking, DNS, and HTTPS, all presented with real-world examples. 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...

MacVoices #25186: TV+ Talk - F1’s Big Win, Apple’s New Theatrical Strategy

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner explore Apple’s evolving theatrical strategy through the success of the Brad Pitt-led F1, questioning what it means for future releases and awards ambitions. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target, discuss the platform’s ongoing discovery challenges, preview upcoming titles like Foundation S3 and Chief of War, and debate the growing importance of streaming visibility, especially for Apple TV+. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:06 Introduction to Apple TV+ Talk 00:56 The Impact of F1 on Apple Films 10:17 Exploring F1's...

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV+ negotiating more Hollywood film licenses, debating the balance between original content and variety. They explore the potential introduction of ads to enhance revenue and consider incorporating non-Apple content on the platform.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:12 Summer TV Preview
00:51 Apple's Hollywood Licensing Talks
01:49 The Paradox of Choice
02:16 Strategic Direction Debate
02:42 Embracing Originality vs. Hollywood
08:10 The Impact of Filmmaking Strategy
13:11 The Advertising Conundrum
15:36 Respectful Advertising Approach
16:30 Necessity of Embracing Advertising
18:05 Compelling Pitch for Advertisers
23:11 Diversifying Viewing Options
25:38 Long-Term Viability Assessment

Guests:

Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.