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MacVoices #26139: NAB - Krotos' Newest Sound and Integration Enhancements

Release Date: 05/07/2026

MacVoices #26215: Catching Up with Adam Christianson at Macstock 2026

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In a conversation at Macstock 2026, Adam Christianson reflects on retiring the MacCast, joining , and starting the with his daughter. He also explains how his views on AI have evolved, how ChatGPT and Claude support his programming work, why human oversight remains essential, and what AI may mean for entry-level developers and the future of technical careers. This MacVoices is supported by our new MacVoices series, Foreshadowing Tech, that examines the effect of media depictions of tech and tech culture on real-world tech, and how real-world has affected technology depictions in the...

MacVoices #26214: Driver Cameras, Dash Cams, and Who is Watching What

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Cameras in airline seatback screens and increasingly sophisticated driver-monitoring systems spark a debate over safety, privacy, data access, and surveillance. The MacVoices Live! panel examines EU vehicle requirements, Tesla interior cameras, dash cams, accident evidence, connected devices, and whether consumers receive enough disclosure and control over technologies designed to watch them. Panel members include: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you...

MacVoices #26213: Live - Apple, OpenAI, and the Fight Over AI Secrets

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Apple’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of obtaining trade secrets through former employees raises questions about corporate ethics, recruitment practices, confidentiality agreements, and OpenAI’s hardware ambitions. The panel considers the potential legal and financial consequences before examining Apple’s plan to end support for encrypted HFS+ volumes and what users should do with older drives. Panel members include: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our...

MacVoices #26212: Live! - Google, Apple, and the Growing U.S.–EU Technology Divide

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Google’s $4.1 billion EU Android fine launches a debate over technology regulation, encryption backdoors, age verification, app-store mandates, and the political tension between the United States and Europe. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Marty Jencius also explore an unusual national time capsule, compares Evernote, Apple Notes, GoodNotes, Notion, and Notability, discusses vibe coding, and considers JustWatch as TV Time shuts down. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Merch Store, featuring Comfort Colors t-shirts and sweatshirts, caps, mugs, stickers,...

MacVoices #26211: Live! - iPhone Leaks, Siri Comparisons, and Questionable Predictions

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Apple leaks and rumor-driven reporting take center stage as the panel examines how constant predictions have diminished the excitement of new iPhone releases. The discussion with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Marty Jencius also covers premature Siri-versus-Gemini comparisons, Apple’s legal battles with Epic Games and John Prosser, Bending Spoons’ growing technology portfolio, prediction-market manipulation, Spotify streaming fraud, and musicians’ dissatisfaction with the service. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free...

MacVoices #26210: Live! - The MacVoices Live! Panel Wraps Up Macstock

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The panel is back from and share highlights and lessons from the conference, including creative experimentation, podcast strategy, video production, accessibility, health, digital legacy planning, and useful Mac tools. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio reflect on the friendships and international community surrounding the event, the emotional impact of inclusive art activities, and how presenters inspired them to improve workflows, pursue projects, and think differently. MacVoices is...

MacVoices #26209: Apple Stock Recovers, iCloud Is Required, and More iPhone Foldables

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Apple’s stock rebounds after recent product price increases, prompting a discussion of customer loyalty, upgrade timing, refurbished options, and long-term confidence in the company. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Marty Jencius also examine why advanced Home features may require a 2TB iCloud+ plan, then debates Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, including price, form factor, cameras, usability, durability, and whether it can succeed within the Apple ecosystem. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code...

MacVoices #26208: Live! - A Monitor Resource Site, Comcast and NBC, and Updated Invites

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A resource for checking Mac external-display support, Comcast’s move away from NBCUniversal, Peacock’s streaming and sports strategy, and whether broadband offers a stronger business model than media all started off this MacVoices Live! conversation. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby examine Apple Invites and question why so many Apple features launch with fanfare but receive little sustained development. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our...

MacVoices #26207: Live! - OpenClaw, Stolen iPhone Advice, Apple’s Value, and Waiting on Siri AI

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OpenClaw’s official iPhone app is tempting many to get into the whole agentic a AI thing. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss whether this is a good idea and how anxious they are to put it into practice. They also touch on the security implications of a stolen iPhone, and Apple’s standing as the world’s most valuable brand.The discussion evolves in an exploration of the technical challenges behind an immersive Vision Pro classical concert, and debate whether...

MacVoices #26206: Live! - Debating Apple’s Price Increase Strategy

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The MacVoices Live! panel dives deep into Apple’s across-the-board price increases, weighing rising RAM, storage, inflation, shareholder obligations, and product value. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby debate whether higher prices are a short-term reset or the new normal, how buyers may react, why the MacBook Neo increase stings, and whether refurbished or education pricing may become more important. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our...

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Matthew Collings, Head of Product for Krotos was manning their booth at NAB in Las Vegas, showing off the latest upgrades to their new AI-assisted sound design workflows in Krotos Studio for Adobe Premiere, with support for DaVinci Resolve and other NLEs planned. The system analyzes selected video regions, places synchronized royalty-free sound effects from Krotos’ recorded library, and lets editors quickly swap, remix, and customize impacts, ambiences, drones, footsteps, cloth, and surfaces without generative audio.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:03 Introduction from NAB 2026
0:24 Matthew introduces Krotos Studio’s new Adobe Premiere integration
0:51 AI analyzes selected video regions for sound design
1:33 Traditional Krotos Studio workflow and interactive sound performance
2:31 Automatically generated sounds appear in the Premiere timeline
3:17 Customizing AI-assisted sound choices after placement
4:14 Swapping impacts and transitions while maintaining sync
4:46 Security, privacy, and cloud processing questions
5:32 AI tools used and planned launch timing
6:04 Royalty-free licensing and ownership of sounds
6:51 Krotos’ expanded sound library and AI-assisted placement
7:25 Recorded sound vs. generative audio
8:02 Cloud processing and connection-speed considerations
8:36 Using AI for footsteps, ambience, and cloth sounds
9:55 Instant Render for drones, ambiences, and music beds
10:42 Stem drag-and-drop for greater mix control
11:15 AI-generated synchronized footsteps demo
11:42 Changing footstep surfaces while preserving sync
12:23 Manual fine-tuning and creative flexibility
13:04 AI as a time-saving creative assistant
13:40 Pricing, subscription tiers, and website