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MacVoices #25118: TV+ Talk - TV+ Talk Is Back!

Release Date: 04/23/2025

MacVoices #25130: NAB - Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software and mimoLive

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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...

MacVoices #25129: Live! - Roku's Aggressive Advertising, Implications of a Cheaper Vision Pro

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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...

MacVoices #25128: NAB - Terri Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch

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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...

MacVoices #25127: Live! - New Beats Pill Colors, Paying for Apple Intelligence, Open AI and Chrome, Perplexity vs. Siri

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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...

MacVoices #25126: Live! - Apple, The White House, Regulations, and Fines

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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...

MacVoices #25125: NAB Show - OBSBOT Shows New Streaming Camera, The Tail 2

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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...

MacVoices #25124: Live! - Bluesky Checkmarks, iCloud Security, Easter Eggs, Google Cookies

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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...

MacVoices #25123: MacVoices Update 2025-04

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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: ...

MacVoices #25122: NAB Show - Saramonic's New Ultra Mic System

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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...

MacVoices #25121: Live! - Meta Vs. Apple Intelligence, Google Declared Monopoly...Again, Synology’s New Requirements

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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....

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Apple TV+ earns two Peabody nominations for powerful documentaries “Bread and Roses” and “The Last of the Sea Women,” but hosts Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry express frustration over Apple’s poor promotion of its content. They praise Apple’s overall documentary quality yet note how many shows go under the radar. The conversation also covers the wrap of “Severance” season two, the final season of “Mythic Quest,” and news of a controversial season four of “Ted Lasso.”

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:15 Welcome to TV Plus Talk
00:52 Apple’s Peabody Nominations
08:42 Apple’s Promotion Challenges
13:41 Severance Season Two Wrap-Up
15:04 Mythic Quest’s Final Season
20:01 Ending Shows on a High Note
21:23 The Gorge Recommendation
23:08 State of Apple TV Plus
28:44 Ted Lasso Season Four News
31:24 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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.