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MacVoices #24306: TV+ Talk - Favorite Shows, Wrapping Up 2024 for Apple TV+

Release Date: 12/29/2024

MacVoices #25070: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Mac Basics (1)

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Joe Kissell is back with a new Take Control title that is just a little different. . Joe starts out by discussing why this book is needed, and some of the challenges of creating a basic book on such a mature and complex topic. Starting out with the physical characteristics, then going through what the user sees first, Joe discusses how he tries to touch on everything without the details becoming burdensome. (Part 1) 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...

MacVoices #25069: Live! - Tapestry, An Office 365 Price Increase, DeepSeek Comes and DeepSeek Goes

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A new social media app has been launched by the Twitterific team. Tapestry combines Blue Sky, Mastodon, RSS, and YouTube feeds on your iOS device. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss the implications of this app given its pedigree. We also look at an Office 365 price increase at the same time it drops a free VPN service, and its subscription model. Microsoft is also bringing DeepSeek to its Copilot service while, at the same time, DeepSeek was dropped from the Italian App...

MacVoices #25068: CES - FlowBeams

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In Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas we talked to Lea Milovich, CEO and Co-Founder of , a Dutch start-up that has developed a needle-free injection technology. Lea talked about the incredible number of needles in use each day and how their option could reduce or eliminate that waste, not to mention improving the experience for everything from vaccines to tattoos. If you hate needles, you need to see this interview. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with ...

MacVoices #25067: Live! - Bootable Backups Again, AppleCare, Godzilla Wins

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby re-look at bootable backups because one cloning software developer says the new version of the macOS has fixed a bug and that they work…sort of. The panel looks at a change in purchasing AppleCare that you need to be aware of, and how Apple TV+ and Godzilla got some respect at a recent awards event. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and jin the...

MacVoices #25066: CES - WearableDevices (Mudra)

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In the booth at CES we got to see the new that provides gesture control via Bluetooth and brain-computer synchronicity. Ariel Amar, Product Specialist, shows us how it works, the kinds of control that you can achieve, and the devices it can control. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon:...

MacVoices #25265: CES - Shokz

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At CES in Las Vegas, Piyou (Ray) Cheng, Product Line Manager for , introduced their OpenMeet headphones that were inspired by the work-from-home trend. Much easier to wear for extended periods of time because of both the bone conduction aspect as well as the extremely light weight, they are perfect for being able to hear what is going on around you while participating in online meetings on an extended basis. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with ...

MacVoices #25064: CES - STM Goods

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At CES in Las Vegas, the booth had a line wrapped around it, as usual, for their legendary skateboard give-away. Jim Williams, UK and European Sales, talked a bit about this year’s design before updating us on the new MagSafe version of their ChargeTree charger for your Apple Devices, and introducing us to the Duxling, an all-in-one case that provides protection, a handle, and a stand. Designed for kids, it is useful for those who abuse their iPads and use them in challenging environments. Jim also showed us the Dux Keyboard USB-C that features rugged protection, pencil storage, and a...

MacVoices #25063: Live! - 18 Years of Respect, Apple Music, An Unwelcome App

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Apple having 18 years at the top spot in a satisfaction survey and a new Apple Music promotion tiled to the Super Bowl. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby also look at how and why an unwanted app showed up in the EU app store and who gets the credit or blame, and yet another innovative promotion for the Apple TV+ show, Severance. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you...

MacVoices #25062: CES - Buddie

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At CES in Las Vegas, Dr. Robert Dick was in the booth to discuss their project that will bring contact access to ChatGPT via their earbuds. You can imagine how that could change things. Dr. Dick talks about how it will work, privacy issues, and their Kickstarter campaign. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: ...

MacVoices #25061: CES - MacPaw

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At CES in Las Vegas we stopped at the booth of first-time exhibitor to talk to Garrett Krivicich, Head of Global PR about their new move into the enterprise market with CleanMyMac Business. Delivering remote Mac maintenance such as device cleaning, malware protection, and more, it simplifies keeping your company’s Macs delivering optimum performance while being protected from the bad guys. Garrett also gives us an introduction to Eney, their new smart assistant LLM that will operate on-device and integrate with a variety of third-party apps. Show Notes: Support: ...

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In the last edition of TV+ Talk for 2024, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner reveal some of their favorite Apple TV+ shows of the year, and discuss the successes of the streamer, and some areas where they could do better going forward.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:04 Introduction to TV Plus Talk
01:04 Favorite Shows of 2024
03:17 Exploring Comedy on Apple TV+
05:50 Comparing with Network TV Comedies
08:36 The Appeal of Shrinking
12:28 Anticipating 2025 Releases
15:56 New Spin-offs and Expansions
18:03 Concerns Over Quality and Quantity
21:27 Upcoming Apple TV+ Shows
23:58 Reflecting on Apple TV+ Journey
26:36 The Future of Live Sports
34:20 Jon Stewart's Controversy
38:38 Wrapping Up 2024

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.