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MacVoices #25299: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (2)

Release Date: 11/29/2025

MacVoices #25299: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (2)

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The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #4 continues in Part 2 with Norbert Frassa, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Chuck Joiner sharing standout tech picks. Highlights include gear for iPhone photography, an overhead camera, an automation pick, protective AirPods cases, audio gear, and an AI-focused book recommendation. In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrades, for a full year with a Take Control Premium membership for $14.99. Plus, if your order total including Premium is at least $34.99, you'll get...

MacVoices #25298: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 (1)

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This 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 features Norbert Frassa, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Chuck Joiner sharing thoughtful tech gift ideas that range from a projection alarm clock, device decor, sleep tech, open-ear headsets, and much more. (Part 1) In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrades, for a full year with a Take Control Premium membership for $14.99. Plus, if your order total including Premium is at least $34.99, you'll get a free ebook of your choice! The sale runs...

MacVoices #25297: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 (2)

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The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #3 continues in Part 2 with standout picks from Jill McKinley, Joe Kissell, Brett Terpstra, and Chuck Joiner that include cold-weather car gear, compact wireless microphones, iPhone phone cases, powerful charging gear, organization tools, speakers, and a timely tech-culture book. (Part 2) In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrades, for a full year with a Take Control Premium membership for $14.99. Plus, if your order total including Premium is at least $34.99, you'll get a...

MacVoices #25296: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 (1)

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The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 brings together Jill McKinley, Joe Kissell, Brett Terpstra, and Chuck Joiner to share practical and quirky gift picks. Recommendations range from massage balls and USB-C cable testers to bidets, Matter-compatible smart plugs, lights, multi-tools, pry bars, and more. (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 Patron and get access! http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide #3...

MacVoices #25295: Live! - Tim Cook’s Retirement, WeChat Revenue, App Store Guidelines

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The MacVoices Live! panel breaks down rumors surrounding Tim Cook’s possible retirement and what Apple’s succession planning may look like. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore Apple’s potential revenue tied to WeChat, the complexities of China’s app ecosystem, and new App Store guideline updates aimed at stopping copycat apps. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction...

MacVoices #25294: Live! - A New Fiery PSA, Apple Loses A Big One, More Masimo vs. Apple

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The discussion opens with a public service warning about the latest fire-related product recall and how refunds are being handled. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea then shift on Massimo’s legal battle with Apple over Apple Watch health-sensor patents, the size and strategy of Massimo’s business, licensing deals with other tech firms, and the broader issues of patent protection. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ...

MacVoices #25293: Live! - Affinity’s Free Option, Tinder Wants Your Photos, CoPilot’s Influencers

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This discussion centers on Affinity going free under Canva, a move seen as a direct challenge to Adobe's subscription model. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also cover Pantone's new AI tool for generating color palettes, Tinder's controversial attempt to access users' camera rolls for better matching, and Microsoft's decision to use influencers to promote its Copilot AI product. The panel debates the ethics and business models behind these tech industry developments. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our...

MacVoices #25292: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (2)

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The second part of 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 features more product picks both useful and off-beat from Jeff Gamet, ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 2) Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide part two intro [0:40] Book nooks and LEGO bookshelf scenes [5:11] Rechargeable magnetic hand warmers [8:53] Compact iPhone and Apple Watch travel charger [11:22] Incogni data privacy sponsor segment [13:39] Beam Paints and Martha Mae art...

MacVoices #25291: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (1)

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The second edition of the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features both tech and lifestyle picks from Jeff Gamet, ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide kickoff [1:39] Panel introductions [3:05] Audio Engine HXL portable DAC [8:27] Kindle Oasis reading pick [14:25] Alex Tech cord wrap organizer [19:05] Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow...

MacVoices #25190: Live! - Gemini, Pluribus, and Meta’s Fraud Profits

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The reports that Apple may pay nearly $1 billion to license Google’s Gemini AI for Siri are examined, debating privacy, accuracy, and long-term AI strategy. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio then rave about the new Apple TV sci-fi series Pluribus and other standout shows, before turning to disturbing revelations that a significant share of Meta’s ad revenue appears tied to scam advertising and questionable enforcement practices. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25190.mp3 This edition of...

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The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #4 continues in Part 2 with Norbert Frassa, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Chuck Joiner sharing standout tech picks. Highlights include gear for iPhone photography, an overhead camera, an automation pick, protective AirPods cases, audio gear, and an AI-focused book recommendation.

In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrades, for a full year with a Take Control Premium membership for $14.99. Plus, if your order total including Premium is at least $34.99, you'll get a free ebook of your choice! The sale runs through December 3. For complete details, go to takecontrolbooks.com/blackfriday25.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:00] Introduction and Take Control Books Black Friday details
[0:54] Norbert’s next pick: ShiftCam iPhone case and lens system
[2:29] Macro photography, telephoto options, and lens ecosystem
[3:37] Why ShiftCam makes a great gift and add-on system
[5:13] Rosemary’s pick: Logitech Reach document camera
[6:19] Features, 1080p clarity, and flexible desk mounting
[7:33] Book scanning and overhead camera uses
[9:09] Mike’s pick: Stream Deck Neo for creators and automation
[10:26] How Stream Deck enhances workflows and setups
[11:21] Chuck’s pick: Audioengine A5 speakers overview
[13:41] Audioengine S6 desktop subwoofer as companion pick
[16:19] Norbert’s final pick: “The Rest Is History” membership
[19:33] Rosemary’s AirPods Pro case by ESR with lock and MagSafe
[23:34] Rugged design, secure latch, and charging stability
[24:56] Mike’s book pick: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick
[26:21] AI mindset, disruption, and student use cases
[28:10] Chuck’s final pick: Audioengine S6 subwoofer
[30:45] Closing remarks and where to find the panel online

Links:

Norbert Frassa:

Shiftcam iPhone 17 case
https://amzn.to/48jsEo1

Shiftcam Lenses
https://amzn.to/48h19eD

Shiftcam Full Lens Kit
https://www.shiftcam.com/collections/lensultra-bundles

Rest is History Club Annual Membership https://therestishistory.com/join-the-club-2/

Rosemary Orchard:

Logitech Reach overhead content camera
https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/reach-overhead-content-camera

ESR for AirPods Pro 3 Case (2025), Compatible with Airpods Pro 3rd Generation Case (USB-C Cable), Effortless MagSafe, Drop-Proof Lock, Easy Open, Cyber Series
https://amzn.to/4rksyFv

Mike Schmitz:

Elgato Stream Deck Neo
https://amzn.to/3JYgDML

Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick
https://amzn.to/3XoUVV8

Chuck Joiner:

White Noise App (full version)
https://www.tmsoft.com/white-noise/

OWC Thunderbolt Hub Docking Station
https://amzn.to/4pEl4eQ

Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Premium 150W Stereo Speakers
https://amzn.to/487Qmop

Audioengine S6 210W Compact Powered Mini Subwooferhttps://amzn.to/3KgHrrC

Guests:

Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he’s up to.

Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she’s not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you’ll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.

Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He’s a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz.