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MacVoices #25168: NAB Show 2025 Wrap-Up with Terry Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch

Release Date: 06/16/2025

MacVoices #25182: MacVoices Update - 2025-06

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The June 2025 MacVoices Update looks back on a packed month of content, including The Road to MacStock and NAB wrap-ups. Some format changes to make episodes more approachable, resources like the weekly Dispatch newsletter and Flipboard magazine, and the Support Report complete this week’s comments. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: ...

MacVoices #25181: Live! - Alexa+, AI Power Plays, and the Rise of Social Media News

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The MacVoices Live! panel takes a closer look at Amazon’s Alexa+, its unusual rollout, and user experiences that raise questions about its current readiness. The panel compares AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, especially in corporate environments, highlighting their strengths and limitations. The conversation shifts to a Reuters study showing social media has overtaken traditional outlets as the leading news source in the U.S., prompting concerns over misinformation, curated content, and the erosion of journalistic standards. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby,...

MacVoices #25180: Live! - Haptics, Siri Setbacks, and Why AI Isn’t Selling Phones

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The panel explores Apple’s innovative use of haptics in its new F1 movie trailer and how it adds to the experience (or not). They discuss the delayed rollout of personalized Siri, developer challenges with AI integration, and why Apple may have backtracked on earlier plans. A CNET survey sparks a broader conversation with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Marty Jencius about how little weight AI features carry for smartphone buyers today, despite media and industry hype. Today’s MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac by MacPaw, your ultimate...

MacVoices #25179: Road to Macstock - Kelly Guimont

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Kelly Guimont returns to The Road to to talk about her session on practical, privacy-conscious home automation. Starting from zero, she will help attendees make informed choices and avoid feeling overwhelmed, with real-life examples and insights drawn from years of experience. She also shares why MacStock remains a favorite event—thanks to its community, connection, and even the karaoke. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25179.mp3 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...

MacVoices #25178: Live! - PSAs You Need To Know, An Attendee Perspective on WWDC

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This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off with three essential public service announcements: a major recall of Anker PowerCore batteries, warnings about malicious unsubscribe links in emails, and serious privacy concerns surrounding Meta’s AI assistant. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Marty Jencius emphasizes the importance of staying alert to avoid real-world risks. Jim Rea then shares a developer-focused perspective on WWDC, highlighting SwiftUI upgrades, AI integration in Xcode, and Apple’s new foundation models. He also...

MacVoices #25177: Road to Macstock - Jill McKinley

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The Road to Macstock and takes us to Jill McKinley, who previews her upcoming talk on how Apple’s ecosystem helped her lose weight and build a healthier lifestyle. She will explain how the Apple Watch, Fitness+, and apps like MyNetDiary and Todoist make tracking effortless, with reminders and data centralization driving consistency. In typical Jill fashion, her session will guide attendees through the full range of Apple’s health tools with small, sustainable steps. This edition of MacVoices is supported by . What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic,...

MacVoices #25176: Live! - Browsers Coming and Going, A Stock Photos Lawsuit, Mobile Service Privacy

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The panel digs into the abrupt shutdown of the Arc browser and what it signals about user expectations and innovation fatigue in the browser space. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore Opera’s foray into agentic AI and how it could redefine how we interact with the web. A deep dive into Getty Images’ aggressive lawsuit against Stability AI sparks a broader conversation about copyright, content ownership, and AI ethics. Meta’s surprising move to open physical retail stores invites skepticism and speculation, while a T-Mobile...

MacVoices #25175: Road to Macstock - Marty and Will Jencius

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In a first for both The Road to Macstock and itself, Marty Jencius and his son Will Jencius team up for a father-son presentation on travel tech, inspired by their podcast Gear Up and Go. They share how tech frustrations while traveling sparked the idea, how two generations bring different perspectives to gear choices, and what attendees can expect from their interactive, audience-involving session. MacVoices is supported by : The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices 02:22 The Genesis of the Podcast...

MacVoices #25174: Live! - The App Store Saves Billions, iPad Repairs, and Apple’s Gaming Move

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Apple’s claims of saving users billions through App Store fraud prevention, questioning the methods and statistics behind the figures. They explore the implications for developers, consumer safety, and legal battles like Epic. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also cover the new self-repair option for iPads, skepticism over third-party repairs, and Apple’s acquisition of the game developer behind Sneaky Sasquatch—hinting at a potential new direction in Apple’s gaming strategy. This...

MacVoices #25173: Road to Macstock - Kirschen Seah

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In this Road to conversation we welcome longtime speaker Kirschen Seah to discuss her upcoming session, Passkeys Demystified. Kirschen explains the promise of passkeys as a more secure, user-friendly alternative to passwords, and why adoption has been slower than expected. She shares insights into how passkeys work using public key cryptography, addresses common concerns about biometric data, and outlines how password managers like Apple Keychain and 1Password integrate with the system. With real-world scenarios and practical examples, Kirschen aims to help attendees confidently adopt...

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We wrap up our NAB Show 2025 coverage with Terry Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch, who share insights on how AI is being integrated into video editing without stifling creativity. While AI offers efficiency, concerns remain about homogenized content and the loss of personal storytelling. They emphasize the importance of editorial choices that bring emotion and uniqueness, warning against over-reliance on AI-generated results.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 Welcome to NAB Show 2025
00:12 Impressions from NAB Show
02:58 The Role of AI in Editing
05:32 The Importance of Creativity
06:47 Closing Thoughts and Farewells

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