MacVoices #25130: NAB - Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software and mimoLive
MacVoices
On the show floor at NAB we got to connect with our old friend Oliver Breidenbach, CEO of and . Oliver catches us up on what’s new in mimoLive, including Zoom integration and a new free evaluation license ideal for creators, educators, and mobile journalists. The platform now offers advanced video compositing, flexible formats, and real-time remote production capabilities. Updates to other Boinx products like FotoMagico also continue under a subscription model for rapid innovation. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 NAB Show 2025 Introduction 00:43 Memo Live Updates 02:34 Creative...
info_outline
MacVoices #25129: Live! - Roku's Aggressive Advertising, Implications of a Cheaper Vision Pro
MacVoices
The MacVoices Live! panel critiques Roku’s intrusive ad tactics, including pop-ups during device startup, and debates the value of a cheaper Apple Vision Pro. Concerns over marketing overload, branding fatigue, and the role of eye-display tech in mixed reality are explored. Humor, frustration, and insights collide as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet group weighs tech advancement against user experience and consumer respect. MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new Insta360 X5 360° 8K camera. Get a free invisible selfie...
info_outline
MacVoices #25128: NAB - Terri Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch
MacVoices
At NAB Show 2025, we connected with Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer and Caroline Scott, Content Creation Specialist, both from . Terry and Caroline about the joy and accessibility of mobile video editing using LumaFusion. Caroline shares her journey from broadcast journalism to training global storytellers. They discuss vertical video, evolving storytelling formats, and the creative freedom modern tools offer, making professional editing more approachable than ever. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23219.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: 00:29 Introduction at NAB Show...
info_outline
MacVoices #25127: Live! - New Beats Pill Colors, Paying for Apple Intelligence, Open AI and Chrome, Perplexity vs. Siri
MacVoices
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore the new Beats Pill speaker color exclusives at Target and Walmart, consider the value of paying for Apple Intelligence, and critique Siri’s limitations. Discussions turn to competing AI tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot, comparing user experiences and privacy concerns. Apple’s privacy-first approach is praised, but its AI progress is a concern when viewed against its competition. MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new Insta360 X5 360° 8K camera. Get a free invisible...
info_outline
MacVoices #25126: Live! - Apple, The White House, Regulations, and Fines
MacVoices
A panel member's story highlights how the Apple Watch detected AFib, potentially saving a life and gaining medical validation. The panel then discusses Tim Cook’s role in securing tariff exemptions, raising ethical questions around corporate influence. EU fines against Apple also come under scrutiny by the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea, with debate over fairness, enforcement, and political motivation. Multiple perspectives explore the intersection of tech, policy, and accountability. MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new...
info_outline
MacVoices #25125: NAB Show - OBSBOT Shows New Streaming Camera, The Tail 2
MacVoices
At NAB Show 2025, showcased the upgraded Tail 2 camera, featuring 5x optical and 12x total zoom, improved AI tracking, integrated I/O ports, and a rotating lens for full-resolution vertical video. It offers 4K60 video, six-hour battery life, and NDI support, making it a powerful all-in-one solution for mobile and studio streaming. Senior Partner and Customer Experience Manager Stefan Yang tells us all about it. Show Notes: Chapters:0:09 NAB Show 2025 Overview 01:41 Osbot TEL2 Features 04:09 Innovative AI Tracking 05:59 All-in-One Streaming Capabilities 06:37 Where to Learn More Links: OBSBOT...
info_outline
MacVoices #25124: Live! - Bluesky Checkmarks, iCloud Security, Easter Eggs, Google Cookies
MacVoices
The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Blue Sky’s new checkmark system, the relevance of verification, and an iCloud lawsuit involving lost data due to advanced data protection. They highlight hidden Apple Easter eggs, debate Google’s reversal on cookie deprecation, and cover Vision Pro rumors. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius also touch on cybersecurity practices and updates on upcoming tech events and projects. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25124.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: 00:06 Podcast...
info_outline
MacVoices #25123: MacVoices Update 2025-04
MacVoices
The April 2025 update highlights new content from the NAB Show and recognition as a top computer podcast by MillionPodcasts. Upcoming plans include the Road to Macstock event and possible reductions in presence on lesser-used social media platforms. Show Notes: Links: Best 40 Computer Podcasts (MacVoices came in #5!) Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: ...
info_outline
MacVoices #25122: NAB Show - Saramonic's New Ultra Mic System
MacVoices
At NAB Show 2025, introduced the Ultra 2.4 GHz wireless audio system, featuring 32-bit float recording, time code synchronization, IPX5 water resistance, and wide device compatibility. The Ultra offers exceptional range, direct app and touchscreen control, and camera presets, and optional Sony MI Shoe support for seamless digital audio. Joe Nassar, USA Brand Marketing Manager for Saramonic, delivers the tour. Show Notes: Links: Saramonic Ultra | Universal Dual Wireless Mic System with 32-bit Recording, Timecode, Noise Cancelling, IPX5 Support: Become a MacVoices Patron...
info_outline
MacVoices #25121: Live! - Meta Vs. Apple Intelligence, Google Declared Monopoly...Again, Synology’s New Requirements
MacVoices
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius discuss discuss Meta blocking Apple Intelligence on iOS apps, raising concerns about AI platform restrictions and user privacy. The panel examines Google’s repeated monopoly rulings, its dominance in ad tech, and AI partnerships. Synology’s new policy requiring branded drives for high-end NAS devices sparks debate over user choice, costs, and alternatives. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25121.mp3 MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new Insta360 X5 360° 8K camera....
info_outlineJim Rea marks ProView's 40th anniversary, reflecting on his journey from early CPM software to innovative RAM-based databases. He shares experiences with industry leaders, discusses his pioneering software like SuperView, and recalls adapting to early Macintosh programming challenges, emphasizing entrepreneurship and sustained relevance in tech. (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 YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds.
Show Notes:
Chapters:
Links:
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of ProVUE at MacWorld Expo!
Guests:
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.
Support:
Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon
http://patreon.com/macvoices
Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal
Connect:
Web:
http://macvoices.com
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner
http://www.twitter.com/macvoices
Mastodon:
https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner
MacVoices Page on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/
MacVoices Group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/
Subscribe:
Audio in iTunes
Video in iTunes
Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:
Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss
Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss