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MacVoices #25017: Live! - The Ongoing TikTok Ban Saga

Release Date: 01/21/2025

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At CES in Las Vegas we got our annual update from Jane Stephenson, Marketing Director for about how their location system continues to evolve and how the usage continues to spread.   If your local emergency services aren’t supporting what3words yet, show them this interview and suggest that they do. Both implementation and understanding how it works are simple, and could save critical minutes or even seconds when responding to a call. Jane demoed a new app that they have partnered with and reviewed recent success stories that illustrate the power of what3words’ ability to...

MacVoices #25057: CES - Nextbase

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Every year introduces something new and value-added to the dashcam market, which is why they are a permanent stop for MacVoices at CES in Las Vegas. This time, Jeff Chuh Senior Vice President of Marketing introduced their new model that brings many of their advanced features to a consumer-friendly price point. Nextbase isn’t just focusing on safety and security, but also introducing a more fun and functional aspect by allowing optional overlays to the recordings to display telemetry, speedometers, and more. Jeff gives us a demo. Show Notes: Support: Become a...

MacVoices #25056: ShowStoppers - OWC

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MacVoices #25055: CES ShowStoppers - Clicks

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At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas we caught up with Jeff Gadway, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing for . Last year their Clicks keyboard for the iPhone had just been released and created a lot of discussion. This year, the concept has proven itself with various audiences and use cases. Jeff talks about how and why it has been adopted by their users, how it improves accessibility, and the range of iPhone models they now support. We also cover the improvements to Clicks that include built-in MagSafe, a data pass-through mode that makes it CarPlay compatible, a redesigned keyboard, and...

MacVoices #25054: Live! - Watch Band Lawsuit, Subaru Tracking, Goodbye MiniDisc

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MacVoices #25053: CES ShowStoppers - PLAUD

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MacVoices #25052: CES ShowStoppers - TopJob

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At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Violet Chen, Founder and CEO of , introduced us to their new line of work-from-home furniture. Driven by pandemic-era dissatisfaction with how office furniture didn’t really fit into many home environments, TopJob has chairs and desks that not only look good in the home, but that address ergonomic concerns with comfort and style. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...

MacVoices #25051: Live! - Apple's Sports App, In-App Purchase APIs, Tim Cook Joins Lumon

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This MacVoices Live! session finds the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet discussing improvements to Apple’s Sports app, who will be affected by the recent changes to in-app purchase APIs, and why only Tim Cook could pull off a promo cameo for the second season of Severance. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25051.mp3 This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and...

MacVoices #25050: CES Showstoppers - Gardyn

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The last thing you would expect to find at ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas was a garden, but that’s exactly what was showing. Chief Experience Officer Nicolas Chikhani explained how their hydroponic system that includes cameras and lights lets you grow plants, flowers, and vegetables in a small, vertical arrangement with minimal effort. Even better, Kelby AI monitors your plants constantly and provides details on what needs to be done to keep things healthy and growing. Maintenance is minimized and enjoyment is maximized. Show Notes: Support: Become a...

MacVoices #25049: CES ShowStoppers - Kanto

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From ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas we got to discuss some new speakers from with Brett Smalley, Director of Marketing. REN is a powerful speaker with a variety of inputs including one that sets it apart: HDMI ARC, making it ideal for home theater uses. UKI is more of a desktop speaker that can deliver an excellent experience while you are working. Both feature a very modern, industrial design and striking colors that make them stand out from both more traditional speaker design as well as the competition. Show Notes: Support: Become a...

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea discuss the on-again-off-again-on-again state of the TikTok ban, capturing the uncertainty and varying perspectives surrounding the situation. From the implications for content creators who depend on the platform to the ownership of influential social media outlets, the panel looks at where things are and where they might go.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 The Ongoing TikTok Ban Saga
2:38 Perspectives on TikTok's Impact
10:11 User Reliance on Social Media Platforms
14:19 Exploring Alternatives to TikTok
20:30 Legislation and TikTok's Future
24:24 National Security Concerns
30:09 Balancing Tech and Politics

Links:

Reasons not to ban TikTok: Fans share their favorite viral videos in a last-ditch attempt to prove the platform's value 
https://www.fastcompany.com/91259524/tiktok-ban-reasons-not-to-users-best-videos-date-nears

What Are the Alternatives to TikTok?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/style/tiktok-ban-alternatives.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pU4.52QQ.Nz0bZzY36Bnx&smid=url-share

As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/as-tiktok-faces-a-us-shutdown-here-are-some-alternative-apps-to-check-out/

Public Law 118-50
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/COMPS-17758/uslm/COMPS-17758.xml

What happens if TikTok is banned? Will app and data disappear?
https://www.kget.com/national-news/what-happens-if-tiktok-is-banned-will-app-and-data-disappear/

Guests:

Jeff Butts writes for XDA Develpers and groovyPost. Contact him on X as @clefmeister and on Instagram as @recoveringphoenix72.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @[email protected].

Jeff Gamet 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 Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @[email protected] on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS 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 https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @[email protected].

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and 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. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @[email protected] on Mastodon.

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