MacVoices
The talk of the Apple community

Chuck JoinerBrian Flanigan-ArthursDavid GinsburgBen RoethigMarty JenciusEric BoldenJim ReaJeff Gamet, and Web Bixby turn their attention to the newly announced M4 iPad. Who will be buying it, the secondary monitor support, and how it will change as Apple Intelligence rolls out are all considered. The panel also looks at a new Apple Card promotion and whether Apple or Goldman Sachs is funding it, as well as the roll that Apple TV+ seems to be on. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:11 Introduction to MacVoices
02:01 Discussing the M4 iMac
05:17 Power Needs and User Requirements
15:46 New Apple Card Promotion
22:22 Apple and Goldman Sachs Legal Issues
29:04 Apple TV Plus Success Stories
38:17 Massimo Lawsuit Update

Links:

Apple Announces iMac With M4 Chip, Upgraded Camera, Nano-Texture Display Option, and More
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/28/apple-announces-imac-with-m4-chip-upgraded-camera-new-colors-and-more/

Apple corrects M4 iMac's external display support specs
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/10/29/apple-has-killed-the-8k120-support-note-for-the-m4-imac

Apple Intelligence arrives on the Mac with macOS Sequoia update
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/10/28/apple-intelligence-arrives-on-the-mac-with-macos-sequoia-update

Apple Card Users Can Get Up to 5% Daily Cash on All Purchases Through Holiday Season
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/28/apple-card-promo-daily-cash-back/

Apple Wins $250, But Little Else, at Trial on Watch Patents (2)
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/apple-wins-250-in-mixed-jury-verdict-over-smartwatch-patents

Vimeo brings spatial videos to the Apple Vision Pro
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/vimeo-brings-spatial-videos-to-the-apple-vision-pro-123046749.html

Apple TV+ is on a hot streak with new shows, and there’s even more coming - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/25/apple-tv-is-on-a-hot-streak-with-new-shows-and-theres-even-more-coming/

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on FacebookTwitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon.

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Direct download: MV24264.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:01pm EST

During a week of Apple announcements, the MacVoice Live! panel took a look at the first two Mac upgrades. Chuck JoinerBrian Flanigan-ArthursDavid GinsburgBen RoethigMarty JenciusEric BoldenJim ReaJeff Gamet, and Web Bixby look at the new Mac Mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips, and the performance boost they offer in a new, compact form factor. Design quirks, multiple monitor support, and Thunderbolt 5 are part of the discussion, as is the question over whether this should be considered a “prosumer” machine. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 Introduction to MacVoices Live
04:42 Halloween Costume Contest
05:01 New Mac Mini Announcement
07:02 Ordering Decisions
09:11 Mac Mini Specs Discussion
15:08 Power Button Placement
18:04 Webb's Dual Mac Mini Orders
19:24 The Mac Mini's Niche
22:10 Performance Upgrades
29:20 Thunderbolt 5 Overview
33:37 Apple Intelligence Integration

Links:

Apple unveils redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro, Thunderbolt 5, more
https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/29/new-m4-mac-mini-redesign/

Twelve South Backpack for Apple Studio Display
https://amzn.to/4fmKlop

Apple rolls out new Thunderbolt 5 cable alongside M4 Pro Mac mini
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/10/29/apple-rolls-out-new-thunderbolt-5-cable-alongside-m4-pro-mac-mini

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on FacebookTwitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon.

 

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:58am EST

Our multi-part conversation with Take Control author Glenn Fleishman concludes with discussions of Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices, Take Control of Find My and AirTags, and Take Control of FaceTime and Messages. Glenn points out some lesser-known features such as Lockdown Mode and Private Wi-Fi Address, talks about using GateKeeper effectively, and explains some new features in FaceTime and Messages that improve the user experience. (Part 3) 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:11 Introduction to Securing Apple Devices
02:19 Merging Security and Privacy Features
11:37 Understanding Find My Network and AirTags
15:37 Google’s Approach to Tracking Devices
17:22 Updates on Messaging and FaceTime Features
19:47 Enhancements in Phone Call Functionality
25:30 Exploring Undiscovered Features
27:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links:

Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices

Take Control of Find My and AirTags

Take Control of FaceTime and Messages

Guests:

Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:22pm EST

Glenn Fleishman goes in depth on the title subject of his Keep Safe Using Mobile Tech. We talk about how to secure Apple devices amid all the changes and updates to operating systems, along with features such as car crash detection, fall detection, emergency SOS, and the Check-In function, Glenn emphasizes the need for individuals to understand and customize their device settings for optimal protection from both misadventure as well as theft. (Part 2)

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Chapters

:00:08 Introduction to Mobile Safety
02:21 Features for Physical Security
06:50 The Check-In Feature Explained
10:29 Addressing Safety Promotion Challenges
15:53 The Risks of Device Theft
21:26 Strategies Against Theft
22:36 Concluding Thoughts on Safety

Links:

Keeping Safe Using Mobile Tech by Glenn Fleishman

Guests:

Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:13pm EST

In the first part of a wide-ranging conversation with author Glenn Fleishman, we touch on his participation in the Shift Happens book project, his latest project, How Comics Were Made, and his Take Control of Your Apple Account. Along the way we looked back at the surprising origins of a peripheral we all use, the challenges of the early printing industry, and got some thoughts on what you can and can’t do in your account interactions with Apple. 

This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. 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!
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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to Glenn Fleischman
01:59 The History of Keyboards and Comics
09:56 Insights on Comics History
16:59 Exploring Take Control Books
17:23 Changing Your Apple Account

Links:

Shift Happens

How Comics Were Made

Take Control of Your Apple Account by Glenn Fleishman

Guests:

Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog.

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Direct download: MV24260.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:12pm EST

Two topics dominate this MacVoices Live! discussion. Chuck JoinerMarty JenciusEric BoldenJim Reat, and Mark Fuccio look at the ongoing soap opera that is the Wordpress/WP Engine feud that now has some employees heading for less combative pastures. Then, the panel consider the latest efforts by Sonos to gain back their customers trust…and why it is an uphill climb. 

MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and jin the conversations at Patreon.com/macvoices.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:09 Introduction to MacVoices
05:11 The WordPress Firefight
09:11 Sonos' Seven Promises
12:01 Sonos Customer Experience Concerns
15:36 Closing Thoughts and Farewells

Links:

159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO’s fight with WP Engine escalates
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/

Sonos makes seven promises, including boosted warranties; customers seem unimpressed 
https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/02/sonos-makes-seven-promises-including-boosted-warranties-customers-seem-unimpressed/

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:25pm EST

Our conversation with Diane Hamilton, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Binary Formations continues with how they are implementing machine learning integration in Under My Roof, particularly object recognition, and the support resources available for users. Diane also shares insights on the transition to a subscription model, data ownership and privacy through iCloud integration. (Part 2) 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to Under My Roof
03:00 Enhancing User Experience with Documentation
06:15 The Pricing Dilemma
12:15 Data Access and Privacy Concerns
18:21 Understanding the Product's Value
18:39 Resources for Learning More
22:34 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagement

Links:

BinaryFormations YouTube Channel

Guests:

Diane Hamilton is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Binary Formations, the makers of Under My Roof, the home organization and maintenance utility.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:14pm EST

Diane Hamilton, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Binary Formations, discusses the evolution of Under My Roof. Originally designed for home inventories, the app has transformed into a comprehensive tool for managing all aspects of homeownership, including maintenance schedules and household supplies. Useful for both day-to-day activities as well as in times of disaster, Under My Roof uses iCloud for secure storage of your data. Diane explains user-friendly mechanisms like receipt uploads and strong syncing capabilities across devices as part of the initial implementation(Part 1) 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 Introduction to Under My Roof
01:31 Evolution of Home Inventory
04:16 Household Supplies and Management
05:55 Enhancements for Insurance Claims
10:45 Warranties and Documentation
11:27 Getting Started with Inventory
14:22 Reporting and Data Export
16:37 Privacy and Data Security
22:17 Inbox Features Explained
27:32 Syncing Across Devices
31:59 Room Measurement Innovations

Links:

BinaryFormations YouTube Channel

Guests:

Diane Hamilton is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Binary Formations, the makers of Under My Roof, the home organization and maintenance utility.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:31pm EST

Microsoft wants to provide “AI emotional support?” Chuck JoinerDavid GinsburgMarty JenciusEric BoldenJim ReaJeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio look at their plans for user experience and approach, as well as the decision to kill off their headset without a replacement product announced. 

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Chapters:

00:10 AI Emotional Support, and Goodbye HoloLens
00:42 Microsoft's AI Copilot and Emotional Content
06:00 Google Notebook LLM: A Fascinating Tool
13:41 Microsoft’s HoloLens Discontinuation
16:53 1Password: Security for the Modern Workplace
18:20 The Future of AI and Hardware
27:18 Microsoft’s Position in the Market
29:47 Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Review

Links:

Microsoft’s AI Boss Wants Copilot to Bring ‘Emotional Support’ to Windows and Office
https://www.wired.com/story/mustafa-suleyman-interview-microsoft-ai-ceo-copilot/

How to Generate an AI Podcast Using Google’s NotebookLM
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-podcast-google-notebooklm/

The Morning After: Microsoft is killing off HoloLens 2
https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-microsoft-is-killing-off-hololens-2-111629324.html

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:47pm EST

We wrap up our conversation with Mike Schmitz about how his latest project, LifeHQ, organizes your projects, to-dos, and your life (hence the name). Mike explains some of the key concepts behind his system, how it integrates with apps that you already are using, and the modularity of his approach. Best of all, you can adopt features as your needs and time dictate, rather than have to learn everything all at once. (Part 2) 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 Introduction to LifeHQ with Mike Schmitz
01:10 The Concept of Hiring an App
04:35 Prioritization in a Business Setting
05:02 Project Management Tools Overview
08:41 Modular Approach to LifeHQ
11:14 Cohorts and Community Support
11:29 Time Investment in LifeHQ
16:19 Exporting Data from Obsidian
19:40 Collaboration with Obsidian Developers
21:59 Unique Approach of LifeHQ
23:25 How to Learn More About LifeHQ
24:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Goals

Links:

LifeHQ

Guests:

Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:12am EST

Mike Schmitz has been working on his new project, LifeHQ, for a long time. Built on Obsidian, LifeHQ is, “Everything You Need to Run Your Whole Life.” Mike explains his combination of personal knowledge management (PKM) and productivity enhancement and how it turns items like notes and journaling into actionable insights. Inspired by Mike’s productivity projects and studies, LifeHQ brings it all in one place. (Part 1) 

MacVoices Live!

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:

00:07 Welcome to MacVoices
04:02 The Birth of LifeHQ
11:04 Understanding Personal Knowledge Management
12:07 Getting Started with Obsidian
16:35 The Onboarding Experience
20:50 Choosing Your Workflows
22:38 LifeHQ as a Project Management Tool
25:33 Upcoming Topics in LifeHQ

Links:

LifeHQ

Guests:

Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:44pm EST

Chuck JoinerDavid GinsburgMarty JenciusEric BoldenJim ReaJeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio discuss how and why YouTube succeeded in having a Vision Pro app from the App Store when they don’t have one, and what an Apple TV+ success story means for how future content will be released. Along they way the panel shares some of their Prime Day picks and why they made them. 

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Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:07 A Vision Pro App Gets Killed
07:49 Prime Day Picks
18:23 Apple TV Plus Success Story

Links:

YouTube gets Apple Vision Pro app Juno kicked from App Store
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/10/01/youtube-gets-apple-vision-pro-app-juno-kicked-from-app-store

Amazon Prime Day Deals 
https://appleinsider.com/deals/amazon-prime-day

eufy Security Indoor Cam E220, Pan & Tilt, Indoor Security Camera, 2K - 3 MP Wi-Fi Plug-in, Voice Assistant Compatibility, Night Vision, Motion Tracking, HomeBase 3 Compatible, Motion Only Alert 
https://amzn.to/4gTpMS9

Anker USB C to USB C Cable (6FT, 2Pack), Type C 100W Charger Cord Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series,MacBook Pro 2020,Pixel and More
https://amzn.to/3Nfr5xn

‘Wolfs’ Is The Most-Viewed Movie in Apple TV+’s History 
https://appleworld.today/2024/10/wolfs-is-the-most-viewed-movie-in-apple-tvs-history/

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:44pm EST

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner use this edition of TV+ Talk to discuss the surprising agreement between Amazon and Apple that will put Apple TV+ on Amazon Prime Video. Are there winners and losers in this development, and what affect will it have on how you sign up for the service? What are the financial arrangements between the two streaming players? Charlotte and Chuck also talk about the new movie that was shot with the Apple Vision Pro in mind and why one of them isn’t interested in seeing it. 

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:09 Introduction to TV Plus Talk
01:45 Apple TV Plus on Prime Video
08:04 Apple's Strategy and User Benefits
18:26 The Future of Apple TV Plus
19:52 Immersive Films and Apple Vision Pro
26:36 Social Interaction and Technology
30:37 Conclusion and Where to Find Us

Links:

Amazon to Let Prime Members Subscribe to Apple TV+ Via Prime Video 
https://uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/154842/amazon-to-let-prime-members-subscribe-to-apple-tv-via-prime-video

Apple debuts the first scripted film captured in Apple Immersive Video
https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2024/10/apple-debuts-the-first-scripted-film-captured-in-apple-immersive-video/

Vision Profiles with Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden

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, FacebookInstagram and TikTok.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:46pm EST

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck JoinerDavid GinsburgMarty JenciusEric BoldenJim ReaJeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio consider New York Mayor Eric Adams forgetfulness when it comes to his iPhone password, and the use cases for Apple’s newest AI model. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Mayor's Password Dilemma
08:25 Apple's Depth Pro: A New Era
18:31 Open Source Insights

Links:

Indicted NYC Mayor Adams Tells Investigators: ‘Sorry, I Forgot my iPhone’s Passcode!’
https://www.mactrast.com/2024/10/indicted-nyc-mayor-adams-tells-investigators-sorry-i-forgot-my-iphones-passcode/

Apple releases Depth Pro, an AI model that rewrites the rules of 3D vision
https://venturebeat.com/ai/apple-releases-depth-pro-an-ai-model-that-rewrites-the-rules-of-3d-vision/

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

 

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Our conversation with  Jason Snell about the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books wraps up with a look at the power of the Photos app for users of all skill levels. Enhancements such as Photographic styles change the game by providing more post-capture options than ever before. Jason also covers getting more out of our photos by printing or making custom books and projects, and how that has become more of a focus in the latest version of Photos. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Photos Control
07:58 Exploring the Book's Approach to Photos
16:18 The Impact of Photographic Styles
20:50 Understanding Computational Photography
24:55 Jason's Broader Endeavors and Insights

Links:

Take Control Books

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Jason Snell  is the founder and editor of SixColors. He was the lead editor for Macworld for more than a decade. For a couple of years he also oversaw editorial operations for PCWorld, and launched TechHive and Greenbot. All told he worked for IDG for 17 years and Ziff-Davis for three before that. That adds up to two decades of doing technology journalism and covering Apple at close range. During his time at Macworld, he covered every major Apple product release, including every version of OS X, the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and much more. He has written breaking news, interviewed executives (including Steve Jobs), reviewed major products, written how-to articles, penned award-winning editorials, shot and edited videos, produced podcasts… you name it. He left IDG in 2014 to start SixColors. He also hosts a wide variety of podcasts, including The IncomparableClockwise, and Upgrade. You can follow him on Twitter

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Jason Snell has released the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books to cover the  most recent updates to the Photos app on all of Apple’s operating systems. Jason explains why Photos has undergone more of a redesign than an upgrade, utilizing machine learning to help you do more than ever before with your photos. Also more unified than ever is the interface across Mac, iPhone, and iPad which helps in overcoming the resistance to adopting new features. Jason touches on how the improved search capabilities and  customizable collections enhance the user experience and utilization of photos. 

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00:00 Introduction to Photos with Jason Snell
02:36 Evolution of the Photos App
06:23 Best Platforms for Managing Photos
08:00 Changes in iOS and iPadOS
16:39 Apple's New Collections Feature
20:28 Communicating Updates Effectively
28:18 Utilizing Your Photo Library

Links:

Take Control Books

Guests:

Jason Snell  is the founder and editor of SixColors. He was the lead editor for Macworld for more than a decade. For a couple of years he also oversaw editorial operations for PCWorld, and launched TechHive and Greenbot. All told he worked for IDG for 17 years and Ziff-Davis for three before that. That adds up to two decades of doing technology journalism and covering Apple at close range. During his time at Macworld, he covered every major Apple product release, including every version of OS X, the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and much more. He has written breaking news, interviewed executives (including Steve Jobs), reviewed major products, written how-to articles, penned award-winning editorials, shot and edited videos, produced podcasts… you name it. He left IDG in 2014 to start SixColors. He also hosts a wide variety of podcasts, including The IncomparableClockwise, and Upgrade. You can follow him on Twitter

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John Brayton of Golden Hill Software has released a Mac version of his popular RSS reader, Unread. Available on iOS and iPad OS already, John explains why he felt it was time to fill out the collection for the desktop, citing the changing ways we work and interact online, the changes in social media and how people get their news, and the thought processes behind his pricing decisions. 

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00:00 Introduction to Unread RSS Reader
07:43 Development Journey of Unread
08:57 The Resurgence of RSS
19:19 Curating News Sources
28:59 Pricing and Subscription Model
35:30 Closing Thoughts and Future Updates

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Unread

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John Brayton is the owner of Golden Hill Software, the publisher of the Unread RSS Reader.

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Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty JenciusBrian Flanigan-ArthursJim Rea, and Jeff Gamet  analyze the European Union's increasing regulatory pressure on major tech firms, especially but not limited to Apple. Their advocacy for a more open iOS seems to be at the expense of users privacy in favor of…what? Fines? To wrap up, we discuss why every Ferrari owner should have at least on e pair of AirPods. 

 

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Chapters:

00:00 EU's Tech Agenda and Apple's Dilemma
10:51 AirPods: Privacy Concerns and Luxury Cars
15:16 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

Links:

Europe demands Apple open up iOS for better accessory compatibility
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/09/19/europe-demands-apple-open-up-ios-for-better-accessory-compatibility

Stolen Ferrari worth $575,000 was found by tracking the owner’s AirPods
https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/30/stolen-ferrari-worth-575000-was-found-by-tracking-the-owners-airpods/

Guests:

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:54pm EST

Microsoft is behind bringing a nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania out of mothballs to help drive their AI initiatives.Chuck Joiner, Dave GinsburgEric BoldenMarty JenciusBrian Flanigan-ArthursJim Rea, and Jeff Gamet have conflicting thoughts on the benefits and rationale behind this from a variety of perspectives. Along with that, they also have different opinions on a new essay by Sam Altman of OpenAI on the future of AI and what it can accomplish. 

 

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Chapters:

00:00 Microsoft and Three Mile Island's Energy Future
19:26 Sam Altman's AI Predictions
33:33 The Evolution of Design and AI

Links:

Microsoft plans to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant that narrowly avoided disaster
https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-plans-to-restart-the-three-mile-island-nuclear-plant-that-narrowly-avoided-disaster-161256442.html

The Intelligence Age by Sam Altman
https://ia.samaltman.com

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:46pm EST

Does the fact that a recent evaluation placing the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera in fourth place behind some competitors really matter? Dave GinsburgEric BoldenMarty JenciusBrian Flanigan-ArthursJim Rea, and Jeff Gamet talk about having the camera as part of a phone that you want to use. as well as just  how close the rankings were. The panel has thoughts on Oprah Winfrey buying back the rights to a documentary about her life and the effect of Apple putting a budget on future movie projects. 

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Chapters:

00:00 iPhone Camera Rankings
03:34 Ecosystem Matters
4:43 Oprah's Documentary Rights
11:59 Apple's Film Budget
21:07 Popcorn Business Model

Links:

Cameras on iPhone 16 Pro Max are fourth-best in the world
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/09/23/cameras-on-iphone-16-pro-max-are-fourth-best-in-the-world

DXoMark - Apple iPone 16 Pro Max
https://www.dxomark.com/smartphones/Apple/iPhone-16-Pro-Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera test
https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-camera-test/

Oprah buys back rights to Apple TV+ documentary about her life so it never releases
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/09/18/oprah-buys-back-rights-to-apple-tv-documentary-about-her-life-so-it-never-releases

Apple spent billions making movies for theatrical release, it didn’t really work
https://sherwood.news/culture/apple-spent-billions-making-movies-for-theatrical-release-it-didnt-really/

Popcorn Perks Voucher
https://www.harkins.com/store/products/popcorn-perks-voucher

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:43am EST

The MacVoices Live! panel of Dave GinsburgEric BoldenMarty JenciusBrian Flanigan-ArthursJim Rea, and Jeff Gamet look at why Apple has withdrawn its investment interests in OpenAI, and what it means for Apple Intelligence. The panel also looks at the loss of respected Apple news site iMore, how long the content will be available, and why it happened. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Opening Remarks
05:53 Apple Not Investing In OpenAI
12:03 iMore's Closure
20:35 The Future of Niche Sites
26:20 Closing Thoughts

Links:

Apple not investing in OpenAI after all, new report says
https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/27/apple-not-investing-in-openai-after-all-new-report-says/

One more thing… Goodbye from iMore
https://www.imore.com/apple/one-more-thing-goodbye-from-imore

Your Website Traffic Is About To Decrease Because Of AI
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/your-website-traffic-is-about-decrease-because-of-ai-79662.html

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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 @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the latest Apple TV+ news, including Oprah Winfrey buying back the rights to her life story after the movie was made, how Apple’s decision on a limit on movie-making budgets will affect future programming, and the benefits and drawbacks of an ad-supported service tier.

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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, FacebookInstagram and TikTok.

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