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In this Road to Macstock we caught up with Kirschen Seah, a Macstock regular, who will focus on making the most of CarPlay as an essential iPhone companion in modern vehicles. The session will highlight setup, customization, and everyday use, from navigation and media to hands-free compliance. It will also explore wireless versus wired connections, cross-vehicle consistency, and third-party solutions for older cars, emphasizing how drivers can unlock far more value from a feature many overlook. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:08 Introduction to the Road to MacStock series0:57 CarPlay as an iPhone accessory2:20 Core features and everyday uses5:20 Customization and app ecosystem7:03 Wireless vs. wired CarPlay setups9:49 Consistency across different vehicles11:24 Third-party CarPlay solutions for older cars13:44 Conference preview and community experience17:28 Accessing speaker discounts and event details Links: Macstock Conference - Kirchen’s discount code is “freepangecoder" Chuck’s discount code is “macvoices" Guests: Kirschen Seah’s background is Computer Sciences with interests in Software Engineering, User Experience, and Mac OS X / iPhone OS development. She started programming with BASIC in 1978 on an Apple ][ and have over 30 years of experience in the field. Kirschen worked on OPENSTEP (precursor to Mac OS X Cocoa) graphical prototyping applications initially when she joined Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) in 1999, and was a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the Flight Management Systems department focussed on the user interface for pilot interaction. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins Kirschen worked at Acuity (formerly ichat) developing interactive user interfaces for live chat customer service agents. Now retired, there’s now more time to share technical insights on her blog, develop useful scripts (Python, shell), and write Shortcuts. Kirschen is really motivated to share her experience to help fellow software practitioners develop better skills – be that in good design, implementation, or computer science fundamentals. Find her at FreeRangeCoder.com. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Digital privacy and the uneasy tradeoffs behind commercially available location data take center stage, sparked by reports that the FBI is buying Americans’ data again. Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby examine legal versus ethical lines, data brokers, and whether public movement should equal public information. The discussion shifts to Microsoft’s rollback of unwanted Copilot features, highlighting growing frustration with forced AI tools in workplace and education settings. 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. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:10 Introduction to location data concerns0:11 FBI purchase of Americans’ location data5:12 Ethics of data privacy and data brokers6:43 Legal arguments over public versus private data10:50 Where the privacy lines may be drawn12:23 Microsoft removes unnecessary Copilot features14:30 Enterprise and education concerns over approved AI tools17:53 Closing thoughts and farewells Links: FBI started buying Americans' location data again, Kash Patel confirms https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/fbi-started-buying-americans-location-data-again-kash-patel-confirms/ Microsoft Is Removing 'Unnecessary' Copilot Features in Windows https://lifehacker.com/tech/microsoft-removing-unnecessary-ai-copilot-features 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. 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 @[email protected] on Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @[email protected], and find everything at VertShark.com. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? M

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at a wave of new AI tools, from Meta’s Manus agent and DuckDuckGo’s reasoning models to WordPress features that can generate and publish content. The conversation weighs practical uses against privacy, quality, and abuse risks, especially with AI-generated web content. It also examines legal pressure on predictive markets, where regulation, insider knowledge, and manipulation remain major concerns. Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby weigh in. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Manus AI, DuckDuckGo AI, WordPress AI, and predictive markets overview[0:13] Meta’s Manus AI agent and trust concerns[1:07] Llama experiences and choosing the right AI model[3:48] WordPress AI tools for writing and publishing posts[5:51] The problem of AI-generated content and “AI slop”[7:00] Practical publishing workflows versus likely misuse[8:43] DuckDuckGo adds reasoning models to DuckAI[9:48] Real-world experiences using DuckDuckGo search[11:35] Predictive markets face lawsuits and gambling questions[12:47] Guardrails, sports betting, and potential abuse[16:20] Regulation challenges and insider influence in predictive markets Links: DuckDuckGo adds reasoning models to Duck AI https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/17/duckduckgo-adds-reasoning-models-to-its-privacy-focused-chatbot-hub/ WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and morehttps://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/wordpress-com-now-lets-ai-agents-write-and-publish-posts-and-more/ Meta's Manus launches 'My Computer' to turn your Mac into an AI agent https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/17/metas-manus-launches-my-computer-to-turn-your-mac-into-an-ai-agent/ Arizona attorney general sues Kalshi on illegal gambling charges https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/arizona-attorney-general-sues-kalshi-on-illegal-gambling-charges-172006290.html 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. 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 @[email protected] on Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast

This discussion centers on Apple’s record Mac launch driven by the MacBook Neo, highlighting uncertainty in measuring first-time users. The panel ofChuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby explores Apple’s quiet but profitable AI revenue, a key App Store legal ruling reinforcing Apple’s control over app listings, and the emergence of Claude Code as an automation tool. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] AI revenue, App Store ruling, and automation overview [0:05] Apple’s record Mac launch and Neo demand [1:57] Defining first-time Mac customers and metrics [4:08] Apple’s AI revenue and strategic positioning [4:58] App Store ruling and implications for developers [11:59] Luxury tech and brand positioning discussion [14:45] Claude Code and AI automation capabilities [16:22] Use cases, limitations, and system access debate [18:05] Security concerns and early-stage risks [23:33] Future of AI automation and potential exploits Links: Apple CEO Tim Cook: ‘Mac just had the best launch week every for first-time Mac customers’ https://appleworld.today/2026/03/apple-ceo-tim-cook-mac-just-had-the-best-launch-week-every-for-first-time-mac-customers/ Apple made roughly $900M from generative AI apps in 2025 https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/19/report-apple-made-roughly-900m-from-generative-ai-apps-in-2025/ Musi hands Apple big win as judge rules apps can be delisted 'with or without cause' https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/18/musi-hands-apple-big-win-as-judge-rules-apps-can-be-delisted-with-or-without-cause Claude Code can now take over your computer to complete tasks https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/claude-code-can-now-take-over-your-computer-to-complete-tasks/ Hermès Now Sells $1,250+ MagSafe Chargers Wrapped in Calfskin Leather https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/19/hermes-magsafe-chargers/ 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. 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 @[email protected] on Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apolo

Brett Terpstra previews his Macstock Conference and Expo session focused on Markdown, explaining how it simplifies writing, publishing, and archiving content. He highlights its portability, ease of use, and growing relevance with AI tools. His presentation will covers Markdown editor, practical workflows from idea to publication, and new utilities that enhance productivity while reducing reliance on complex word processors. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there’s always something to learn about apple’s streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to MacStock series and guest1:38 Brett’s session topic: Markdown overview2:46 What Markdown is and why it matters4:18 Tools and editors for writing Markdown5:41 Brett’s apps and Markdown utilities7:24 Archiving and portability benefits9:57 Why Markdown is for everyone11:21 Markdown’s connection to AI workflows15:09 What attendees will learn in the workshop17:46 WordPress and cleaner publishing workflows18:46 MacStock registration and discount codes20:07 Where to find Brett and his projects Links: Macstock Conference and Expo - Brett’s discount code is “ttscoff" The MacVoices discount code is “macvoices" Guests: Brett works as a technical content writer and software developer for the Developer Relations team at Oracle. In his free time, he also a coder, podcaster, author, and web developer.He develops and maintains a Markdown previewer for Mac called Marked 2 and an automation tool called Bunch. I also have over 100 open source projects, ranging from one-off utilities to full fledged command line apps. You can see everything I’ve worked on/am working on on the projects page. His current podcast is my more eccentric (and often sacreligious) conversations with Christina Warren and Jeff Severns Guntzel on Overtired.I can be found as “ttscoff” just about everywhere, including Twitter, Mastodon, and Github. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The MacVoices Live! panel examines Apple’s new unified business platform, focusing on device management, email, calendars, directories, and small-business support. Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby see it as a long-overdue effort to simplify Apple’s fragmented business tools, with possible benefits for schools and smaller organizations. While it won’t displace Microsoft in enterprise settings, it could strengthen Apple’s position in business, education, and mobile device management. Take Control Books brings you this edition of MacVoices. Get the answers you need now from leading experts. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and new show notes format0:08 Public and patron access to show notes3:32 Panel introductions and opening banter8:30 WWDC announcement and AI speculation9:47 Apple unveils its new business platform10:35 Apple Mail, custom domains, and small business potential13:55 AppleCare Enterprise and business support discussion15:28 iPhone and iPad device management opportunities19:03 Apple’s unified approach to business customers21:23 MDM benefits for small organizations22:31 Education market possibilities24:12 Content management and future expansion ideas27:05 Closing remarks and support information Links: WWDC 2026 to Showcase Apple's 'AI Advancements' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/23/wwdc-2026-ai-advancements/ Apple Unveils 'Apple Business' All-in-One Platformhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/apple-unveils-apple-business Apple Business Mail temps Google Workspace users with free email https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/24/apple-business-mail-temps-google-workspace-users-with-free-email 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. 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 @[email protected] on Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits o

Adobe paid $150M to settle a suit over confusing subscription cancellations. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs,, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet argue the company escaped with minimal real impact while keeping problematic practices. The discussion also includes to Google Fiber’s uncertain future under private equity and likely price hikes. Digg’s abrupt shutdown highlights bot traffic challenges, and a musician’s unconventional $2M album sale sparks debate about evolving and creative monetization strategies. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Adobe settlement and subscription controversy5:43 Google Fiber sale and pricing concerns9:05 Digg shutdown and bot traffic issues10:07 Vinnie Vincent album sale and monetization model14:55 Wrap-up and panel connections Links: Adobe to pay fines, offer free service to those affected by billing practiceshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/13/adobe-begrudgingly-admits-defeat-agrees-to-pay-150m-over-confusing-cancellation-fees Amazon Prime Video without ads is now Prime Video Ultrahttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/13/amazons-ad-free-prime-video-tier-gets-a-new-name-and-a-new-price Digg shuts down two months after highly anticipated returnhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/13/digg-shuts-down-two-months-after-highly-anticipated-return/ Google Fiber will be sold to private equity firm and merge with cable companyhttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/google-fiber-will-be-sold-to-private-equity-firm-and-merge-with-cable-company/ Vinnie Vincent launches $2,000,000 Guitarmageddon albumhttps://www.loudersound.com/music/vinnie-vincent-guitarmageddon-announcement 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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 mac

David Pogue discusses his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years, covering the inspiration behind it, the unusual format, and the research required to assemble its stories and images. The discussion explores Apple’s greatest turning points, quirky Steve Jobs anecdotes, unseen prototypes, and the company’s enduring mission. The conversation also looks at why Apple inspires such loyalty, scrutiny, and fascination across generations. 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. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction to David Pogue and the new Apple history book [1:18] How the idea for the 50-year Apple book began [2:29] The book’s unusual format and non-linear design [4:01] Apple as the greatest turnaround story in business [5:57] The story behind the iMac name [7:00] Rare photos, prototypes, and early iPod concepts [9:26] The challenge of gathering and licensing images [11:10] Printing decisions, color production, and book pricing [12:29] Steve Jobs’ quirky side and the Mr. Macintosh story [14:41] Wozniak, pranks, and Jobs’ lesser-seen personality [16:23] Lessons from Apple’s history and enduring mission [18:45] Apple’s obsession with excellence and product accuracy [19:34] Why Apple draws so much scrutiny and devotion [21:38] Final thoughts on the book’s value and impact Guests: David Pogue is a seven-time Emmy-winning correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning. He’s also a New York Times bestselling author, a five-time TED speaker, and host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS. From 2000 to 2013, he was The New York Times weekly tech columnist. He’s written or cowritten more than 120 books, including dozens in the Missing Manual tech series, which he created in 1999; six books in the For Dummies line (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music); two novels; his three bestselling Pogue’s Basics books of tips and shortcuts (on Tech, Money, and Life); his practical guide to the climate crisis, How to Prepare for Climate Change; and his 2026 magnum opus, Apple: The First 50 Years. After graduating summa cum laude from Yale in 1985 with distinction in music, Pogue spent ten years conducting and arranging Broadway musicals in New York. He has won a Loeb Award for journalism, two Webby awards, and an honorary doctorate in music. He lives with his wife Nicki near New York City. Links: Apple: The First 50 Years by David Poguehttps://amzn.to/4m04rJL David Pogue.comhttps://davidpogue.com Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon: http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The March 2026 Update covers major changes across the show, including a new thumbnail system created with vibe coding, a move from Mailchimp to Kit for the Dispatch newsletter, and a new way to publish live show notes for viewers and patrons. Chuck also outlines schedule update, highlights the role of MacVoices Magazine, and thanks supporters whose contributions help keep everything moving forward. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction to the March 2026 update [0:09] Overview of major changes underway [1:13] New thumbnail workflow and vibe-coded app [2:06] Using Claude for vibe coding projects [3:04] Why the newsletter platform changed [3:49] Transition from Mailchimp to Kit [6:27] New process for distributing live show notes [8:00] Early access to show notes for patrons [9:45] April schedule adjustments and travel conflicts [10:39] Broader evolution of the show and future plans [10:57] Purpose and value of the magazine [13:08] Monthly support report and patron thanks [14:07] Upcoming April coverage and closing remarks Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The Road to MacStock Conference kicks off with organizer Mike Potter, previewing the biggest event yet as the conference marks its 10th in-person year. He outlines new additions including Ecamm’s Creator Camp, a Saturday troubleshooting super session, and another upcoming surprise announcement. The conversation also covers expanded 90-minute sessions, community interaction, pricing, lodging, and why this year’s gathering in Crystal Lake promises more learning and connection than ever. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and Road to MacStock kickoff [0:26] Why the annual preview series matters [2:13] Big-picture updates for MacStock’s 10th in-person event [3:51] Dates and expansion to a fourth day [4:17] Ecamm Creator Camp announcement and hands-on focus [6:48] Marty Jencius’ troubleshooting super session [8:16] Tease of an additional April 1 announcement [10:11] Weekend structure and expanded session format [11:35] Presenter lineup and returning favorites [13:29] Why longer sessions work at MacStock [17:27] Community interaction and the hallway track [18:58] The annual T-shirt discussion [21:40] Ticket pricing, early bird details, and what’s included [25:59] Venue, hotel, and lodging information [29:14] Registration timing and room block reminder [31:08] Contact information and social media presence [33:03] Final recap and invitation to attend Guests: Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Links: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Ken Ray, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner mark 20 years of podcasting by reflecting on how their shows began, how the medium evolved, and why they still love doing it. They share stories of improvised early gear, changing formats, audience connection, discoverability, and the friendships built along the way. The conversation also explores what defines a podcast, the value of audio, and why putting yourself out there still matters. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction to a 20-year podcasting conversation [0:38] Ken Ray on his radio roots and daily Apple news [5:15] Ken’s experiments and the staying power of audio [6:05] Mike Potter on Coffeehouse To Go and early podcasting [9:14] Transitioning to Mac-focused podcasting and listener help [11:59] Chuck’s path from user groups to broader interviews [15:55] Looking back at technology changes over two decades [18:13] Early gear, workarounds, and makeshift production setups [21:46] How podcast production tools have evolved [26:28] Audio versus video and what each brings [30:07] What counts as a podcast and why audio still matters [35:47] Discoverability, niche audiences, and putting content out there [39:14] Retirement, hiatuses, and reasons to keep going [48:50] Friendships and unexpected opportunities from podcasting [51:05] Advice they would give their younger podcasting selves [57:05] Having fun, avoiding pressure, and staying authentic [59:38] Final thoughts and where to find each show Guests: Since May of 2005, Ken Ray has eaten, slept, and breathed Apple news and news related to Apple news in order to produce a daily Apple news show. and he does just that with Mac OS Ken, with content that includes most stories directly related to Apple, many stories indirectly related to Apple that stand a chance of affecting Apple's business or its users, and tangentially related stories that are funny. A slightly skewed, sometimes cynical, obsessive look at Apple news, five-days-a-week. There are various ways you can contact him. Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Canva’s new Magic Layers AI tool converts flat images into editable layers, simplifying design tasks like removing or modifying elements. The panel ofC huck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet recognize the benefits of expanding creative access to non-designers and speeding workflows, but express concern around misuse, including watermark removal. The discussion contrasts individual creativity gains with enterprise challenges around security, compliance, and controlled AI adoption. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. This MacVoices is supported by HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit. Go to http://hellofresh.com/macvoices10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE ZwillingKnife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction to Canva AI discussion [0:08] Overview of Magic Layers tool [1:09] Editing possibilities and workflow improvements [1:29] Concerns about watermark removal and misuse [3:17] Accessibility benefits for non-designers [4:07] Creative opportunities and learning curve [5:31] Integration with Affinity and other tools [6:12] Comparison to Apple photo subject extraction [7:32] Enterprise concerns about AI control and security [11:56] Creativity vs corporate oversight perspectives [13:40] AI governance and oversight committees [16:52] Information security risks and global threats [18:31] Role of management vs IT in AI strategy Links: Canva’s new AI tool will break your design process (in a good way)https://www.fastcompany.com/91506292/canva-new-magic-layers-ai-tool-will-break-your-design-proces 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued despite an expanding slate of films, kids programming, awards recognition, and sports success. They highlight Outcome, My Brother the Minotaur, Slow Horses, and F1, examine how awards signal depth across genres, and explore how live sports, global stars, and the Sports app are helping broaden Apple TV’s reach. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Apple TV+ as an overlooked platform 1:04 Why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued in streaming 4:25 Apple TV+ star power and the film Outcome 8:32 Why kids and family programming deserve more attention 11:19 Awards season recognition for films and series 14:08 Tech, Hollywood, and AI’s growing influence 17:27 Range of nominations as a sign of platform quality 19:23 F1’s first race success on Apple TV+ 21:31 Vision Pro and immersive F1 viewing possibilities 22:53 Motorsports strategy and the Drive to Survive deal 26:07 Global sports impact of superstar players on MLS 31:27 Friday Night Baseball returns and sports expansion 32:36 Revisiting the Apple Sports app 35:20 What’s next to watch and preview of Shrinking Links: Apple Original Films unveils trailer for “Outcome”https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apple-original-films-unveils-trailer-for-outcome/ Apple TV announces “My Brother the Minotaur,” an all-new kids and family adventure series premiering globally Friday, April 24https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apple-tv-announces-my-brother-the-minotaur-an-all-new-kids-and-family-adventure-series-premiering-globally-friday-april-24/ Apple’s acclaimed feature “F1” scores Best Sound at the 98th Annual Academy Awardshttps://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apples-acclaimed-feature-f1-scores-best-sound-at-the-98th-annual-academy-awards/ Apple TV's ‘Slow Horses' Nominated For Two Royal Television Programme Awardshttps://appleworld.today/2026/03/apple-tvs-slow-horses-nominated-for-two-royal-television-programme-awards/ Apple TV scores its first F1 victory over ESPN viewershiphttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/12/apple-tv-scores-its-first-f1-victory-over-espn-viewership/ The LA Effect: Ohtani, Son, and the New Wave of Asian Sponsorship in US Sportshttps://www.sportcal.com/newsletters/the-la-effect-ohtani-son-and-the-new-wave-of-asian-sponsorship-in-us-sports/ 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Apple’s measured AI strategy is the topic of a compelling article by Horace Dediu, arguing that restraint and flexibility may prove smarter than heavy investment. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet discuss the conclusions before moving on to improvements in voice assistant reliability, the collapse of Samsung’s tri-fold phone, and Apple’s cautious stance on foldables. The conversation wraps up with AI hardware experiments, increased Claude access, and new private workspace tools that signal a shift toward more personalized computing environments from both new and legacy players. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. This MacVoices is supported by HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit. Go to http://hellofresh.com/macvoices10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE ZwillingKnife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Apple’s AI strategy and industry perspective1:59 Long-term approach vs AI hype7:00 Voice assistant improvements and real-world use11:29 Samsung trifold cancellation and market reaction13:25 Foldables, durability, and pricing concerns15:54 Why Apple is cautious on foldables21:15 Perplexity’s AI computer concept25:08 Claude usage expansion and user experience26:18 AI reliability and comparison of tools27:53 WordPress private workspace concept29:10 Future of personal AI environments Links: The most brilliant move in corporate history?https://asymco.com/2026/03/10/the-most-brilliant-move-in-corporate-history/ Samsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three monthshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/895879/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-discontinued-stock-sold-out Perplexity’s Personal Computer is a Mac mini running an AI OShttps://www.macworld.com/article/3086893/perplexitys-personal-computer-is-a-mac-mini-running-an-ai-os.html Anthropic is doubling Claude's usage limits during off-peak hours for the next two weekshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/anthropic-is-doubling-claudes-usage-limits-during-off-peak-hours-for-the-next-two-weeks-163645928.html WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.nethttps://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/wordpress-debuts-a-private-workspace-that-runs-in-your-browser-via-a-new-service-my-wordpress-net/ 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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 Co

A surprise refresh of the AirPods Pro Max headphones sparks debate over features, pricing, and real-world usefulness compared to smaller alternatives. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also discuss the results of a teardown of the MacBook Neot hat highlights improved repairability and growing community experimentation. The group also explores Apple’s support of older devices for security and compatibility, and a strategic acquisition aimed at strengthening video editing tools and expanding creative ecosystems. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. This MacVoices is supported by HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit. Go to http://hellofresh.com/macvoices10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE ZwillingKnife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 AirPods Max refresh and initial reactions1:54 Feature comparisons and buying decisions6:20 Apple product update strategies9:39 Neo teardown and modding discussion12:13 Community response and education market potential17:47 Updates for older iPhones and security implications19:58 Apple’s long-term support and motivations22:49 Motion VFX acquisition and Final Cut impact24:02 Video editing ecosystem and competitive positioning27:51 Business strategy and future implications Links: Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, upgraded noise canceling, and morehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/16/apple-unveils-airpods-max-2-with-h2-chip-live-translation-more iFixit tears down the new MacBook Neo, likes (most of) what it seeshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/13/ifixit-tears-down-the-new-macbook-neo-likes-most-of-what-it-sees/ Apple releases new operating system updates for older iPhones and iPadshttps://appleworld.today/2026/03/apple-releases-new-operating-system-updates-for-older-iphones-and-ipads/ Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of popular Final Cut Pro plugins and morehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/16/apple-acquires-motionvfx-maker-of-popular-final-cut-pro-plugins-and-more/ 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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 coun

The panel explores how users are moving data between AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT to improve personalization and workflow efficiency. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden examine evolving subscription options from Setapp, including à la carte pricing, react to the billion-dollar sale of internet tools like Speedtest and DownDetector, and close with real-world example of how hacked apps are being used in modern cyber warfare and psychological operations. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there’s always something to learn about apple’s streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 AI model switching and data migration between platforms04:53 Setapp introduces new subscription and pricing options10:14 Sale of Speedtest and DownDetector and implications19:36 Hacked apps and their role in modern cyber warfare22:52 Wrap-up and panel sign-offs Links: Setapp now lets users buy or subscribe to selected apps individually https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/setapp-now-lets-users-buy-or-subscribe-to-select-apps-individually/ Anthropic's Claude can now absorb your past conversations with other AI chatbotshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/anthropics-claude-can-now-absorb-your-past-conversations-with-other-ai-chatbots-153201656.html Downdetector and Speedtest have been sold for over $1 billionhttps://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/downdetector-and-speedtest-have-been-sold-for-over-1-billion-201741894.html Hacked Prayer App Sends “Surrender” Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli Strikeshttps://www.wired.me/story/hacked-prayer-app-sends-surrender-messages-to-iranians-amid-israeli-strikes 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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. 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 @[email protected]. 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. Fol

Member of the MacVoices Live! panel dive into early hands-on impressions of the new MacBook Neo, highlighting its lightweight design, surprising performance, and emphasis on fun over raw power. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet cover real-world workflows, battery life, portability, and compatibility, along with trade-offs like screen quality and speed limitations. Find out why the Neo is a hit with panel members, regardless of their use cases. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and show setup[0:42] Panel introductions and light banter[6:06] Introducing the MacBook Neo discussion[6:39] First impressions and “fun factor”[7:40] Keyboard, design, and usability[8:22] Comparing past Macs and portability[9:49] Workflow flexibility and limitations[11:24] Performance and A18 processor discussion[12:49] Weight, travel use, and expectations[13:08] Real-world workday testing[14:21] External displays and classroom use[15:48] Color options and personalization[17:50] Target audience and “fun” positioning[19:26] Community feedback and early reactions[20:54] Wrap-up and support information Links: 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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 @[email protected] on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.faceb

The opening discussion centers on restrictions affecting ByteDance apps and what that means for users and updates. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs also explore Apple TV production strategies, industry tensions over AI policy, and the rise of “cosmic orange” as a tech trend. The panel also discusses the credibility Tim Sweeney in relation to the settlement with Google, as well as social media bans for teens and the continued expansion of predictive markets. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and topic overview0:08 ByteDance app restrictions and implications3:20 Apple TV and Silo production strategy6:42 Industry concerns over AI policy decisions9:44 Cosmic orange trend and iPhone design influence10:54 CleanMyMac sponsor message12:37 Tim Sweeney controversy and credibility debate16:40 Social media age restrictions and global policy20:39 Predictive markets and campus betting concerns27:12 Wrap-up and closing remarks Links: Apple US Reportedly Blocking Downloads of ByteDance-Owned Appshttps://www.mactrast.com/2026/03/apple-us-reportedly-blocking-downloads-of-bytedance-owned-apps/ Silo gets exciting update ahead of season 3’s releasehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/06/silo-gets-exciting-update-ahead-of-season-3s-release/ Industry group representing Apple voices concern to Pentagon over Anthropic banhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/industry-group-representing-apple-voices-concern-to-pentagon-over-anthropic-ban/ Cosmic Orange is the new black, as competitors copy the colorhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/09/cosmic-orange-is-the-new-black-as-competitors-copy-the-color/ Tim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google’s app store until 2032https://www.theverge.com/news/889595/tim-sweeney-signed-away-his-right-to-criticize-google-until-2032 Indonesia announces a social media ban for anyone under 16https://www.engadget.com/social-media/indonesia-announces-a-social-media-ban-for-anyone-under-16-174634956.html ‘Is This Insider Information?’ The Prediction Market Bets Driving a Campus Frenzyhttps://www.wsj.com/business/media/prediction-markets-campus-e57cd19f?st=3t9gcZ&reflink=article_copyURL_share Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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

A new weather app from the Dark Sky team sparks mixed reactions from Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. The panel explores its predictive modeling, interface, and subscription models and privacy tradeoffs DuckDuckGo’s AI image tool, growing concerns around data usage, surveillance, smart devices, and recent Microsoft’s AI missteps add to the discussion on trust and responsibility. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and topic overview0:08 Acme Weather app first impressions2:28 Weather prediction models and accuracy discussion3:27 Subscription models and privacy implications4:51 Interface critiques and app comparisons8:47 DuckDuckGo AI image editing tool10:31 CleanMyMac sponsor message10:58 Data privacy and legal evidence concerns12:02 AI music generation with Gemini12:53 Smart glasses, detection apps, and surveillance awareness18:56 Microsoft AI controversies and Copilot issue21:30 Wrap-up and panel sign-offs Links: New ‘Acme Weather’ app from Dark Sky creators wants to fix weather apps’ biggest problem https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/23/new-weather-app-from-dark-sky-forecasts/ DuckDuckGo rolls out AI-powered image editing on Duck.aihttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/duckduckgo-rolls-out-ai-powered-image-editing-on-duck-ai/ Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concernshttps://apnews.com/article/google-reverse-keyword-search-privacy-c5a0bc6f3790213f92e78aae720d2379 'This is very serious': Judge threatens AI glasses wearers with contempt during Mark Zuckerberg's testimonyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91495248/meta-ai-glasses-court-judge-threatens-wearers-contempt-mark-zuckerberg-testimony This App Will Detect People Wearing Smart Glasses Near Youhttps://lifehacker.com/tech/use-this-app-to-know-whether-someone-is-wearing-smart-glasses Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be 'useful'https://www.engadget.com/social-media/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-in-social-media-addiction-trial-that-meta-just-wants-instagram-to-be-useful-234332316.html Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emailshttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-causes-copilot-to-summarize-confidential-emails/ Microsoft deletes blog telling users to train AI on pirated Harry Potter bookshttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/microsoft-removes-guide-on-how-to-train-llms-on-pirated-harry-potter-books/ Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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 ques

An update on the ongoing legal controversy surrounding tech leaker John Prosser kicks off this MacVoices Live!. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs look at Apple’s potential U.S. manufacturing of the Mac mini and what that could mean for production, tariffs, and supply chains. The group then dives into a wave of tech nostalgia, debating the reported resurgence of iPods and comparing it with renewed interest in film cameras, vinyl records, and other retro tech. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 – Apple news preview: Mac minis, iPods, and tech nostalgia 0:11 – Sponsor message: CleanMyMac 0:22 – John Prosser legal issues and Apple’s demands 2:12 – Panel reactions to the Prosser situation 2:23 – Apple reportedly moving Mac mini production to the U.S. 3:38 – Debate over what U.S. Mac mini production implies 6:47 – Manufacturing details and Apple’s infrastructure investments 8:03 – Tariffs, assembly, and supply chain considerations 10:40 – Chips, Taiwan manufacturing, and geopolitical concerns 14:15 – Sponsor message: CleanMyMac and Space Lens 16:03 – Reports of Gen Z rediscovering the iPod 19:33 – Personal memories and experiences with iPods 21:15 – Streaming vs. dedicated music players 23:56 – Is the iPod comeback real or just nostalgia? 27:23 – Could modern devices replace the iPod experience? 29:17 – Retro photography and film camera revival 32:20 – Polaroid-style cameras and analog appeal 35:17 – CRT monitors and other retro tech memories 36:03 – Show wrap-up and contact information Links: Leaker's legal troubles haven't ended, as he makes more videos https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/20/leakers-legal-troubles-havent-ended-as-he-makes-more-videos Apple will start making Mac minis in the US https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-will-start-making-mac-minis-in-the-us-101000341.html Young adults turn to iPods and vintage tech over iPhones https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/23/why-gen-z-and-young-adults-are-embracing-ipods-again Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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., @[email protected] 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 @[email protected]. 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,

The MacVoices panel continues their analysis of the MacBook Neo, pushing back against reviewers focused only on benchmarks rather than real-world usability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the machine’s intended audience, its value as an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, and its potential impact in education and retail markets. The conversation also examines Apple’s decision to remove a high-end Mac Studio configuration and what it might signal about supply constraints and product strategy. 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. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 MacBook Neo analysis and Mac Studio configuration loss00:11 Introduction and newsletter mention00:28 Performance claims about the MacBook Neo02:36 Real-world expectations versus benchmark tests03:57 Reviewer reactions and performance discussion05:41 Why Apple emphasizes price over specs08:02 Entry point into the Apple ecosystem09:52 Comparing the Neo to Chromebooks and iPads12:52 Retail and education market potential14:10 Market positioning and intended audience17:54 Finding use cases for the MacBook Neo20:43 Apple Silicon and broader market implications23:56 Future impact on Apple’s PC market share25:41 Mac Studio configuration disappears27:04 Possible RAM supply constraints28:58 Predictions for Mac Studio’s return Links: The MacBook Neo Outperforms These M-Series MacBookshttps://lifehacker.com/tech/the-macbook-neos-binned-iphone-chip-vs-other-macbooks MacBook Neo designer Molly Anderson is among the new faces added to Apple's leadership pagehttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/09/apples-updated-leadership-page-reveals-renewed-focus-on-design MacBook Neo will warn you if you plug a display into the wrong USB-C porthttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-will-warn-you-if-you-plug-a-display-into-the-wrong-usb-c-port/ Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortagehttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apples-512gb-mac-studio-vanishes-a-quiet-acknowledgement-of-the-ram-shortage/ 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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. 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 @[email protected]. 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

The newly announced Macintosh Neo has met with surprising fervor from Apple fans and critics alike. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the impact of the low-cost MacBook, and why some panelists ordered one (or more). The highlights include its affordability, potential uses in education, travel, and everyday computing. The group also examines early reactions, speculation about performance, color choices, and how the Neo could reshape the relationship between Macs and mid-range iPads. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Evaluating the appeal of the Macintosh Neo00:08 Sponsor message: Squarespace00:27 Panel introductions and setup05:04 The surprise announcement of the Macintosh Neo05:47 Who ordered a Neo and why07:04 Education and affordability potential08:03 Replacing iPads with a Neo12:37 Eric’s perspective and Vision Pro use case15:04 Early demand and availability discussion17:47 Price, colors, and appeal of the Neo20:32 Broader market implications for Apple22:23 Popular color choices and buying trends24:58 Color design and Apple’s product strategy Links: MacBook Neo Availability Continues to Tighten Ahead of Launchhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/09/macbook-neo-delivery-estimates/ 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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 @[email protected]. 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. 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 @[email protected]. 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 @[email protected] on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@ch

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the appeal of Hijack season one, Apple TV’s expanding availability through Roku, and what that signals about Apple’s evolving content strategy. They also explore Formula One’s arrival on Apple TV, including the platform’s technical presentation, the Vision Pro factor, and how Apple may be rethinking sports access to attract more viewers and broaden its entertainment reach. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:18 Introduction to TV Plus Talk03:22 The Intrigue of Hijack Season One04:13 Wrexham’s FA Cup Adventure08:42 Apple TV Joins Roku12:13 Apple’s New TV Strategy20:51 The Start of the Formula One Season24:48 Vision Pro and the F1 Viewing Experience29:08 Formula One Accessibility on Apple TV31:19 Exploring the History of Formula One33:41 From Roku to Racing34:01 Celebrating Charlotte’s Book Nomination Links: Roku Adds Apple TV To Roster Of Premium Subscription Partnershttps://deadline.com/2026/03/roku-apple-tv-premium-subscriptions-1236741570/ F1 on Apple TVhttps://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.phpsubaction=showfull&id=1772949127 Acquired Podcast - Formula 1 Editionhttps://www.acquired.fm/episodes/formula-1 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss