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MacVoices #26117: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah

Apr 10, 2026 | Events

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.

MacVoices #26116: Live! – Location Data For Sale, Copilot’s Unnecessary Features

Apr 9, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #26115: Manus AI, DuckDuckGo AI, WordPress AI, Predictive Markets Under Fire

Apr 8, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #26114: Live! – AI Revenue, A Precedent-Setting App Store Ruling, and Claude Code Takes Control

Apr 7, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #26113: The Road to Macstock with Brett Terpstra

Apr 6, 2026 | Events

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.

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MacVoices #26112: Live! – The Capabilities of the New Apple Business

Apr 3, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #26111: Live! – Adobe Fined, Digg Shuts Down, and An Unusual Monetization Model

Apr 2, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #26110: David Pogue on 50 Years of Apple

Apr 1, 2026 | Interview

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.

MacVoices #26109: MacVoices Update – 2026-03

Mar 31, 2026 | Updates

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.

MacVoices #26108: Kicking off The Road to Macstock with Mike Potter

Mar 30, 2026 | Events

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.

MacVoices #26107: Three Shows, 20 Years Each – A Podcasting Conversation with Ken Ray and Mike Potter

Mar 27, 2026 | Interview

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.

MacVoices #26106: Live! – Canva’s New AI Tool and Who It Is For

Mar 26, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

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.

MacVoices #26105: TV+ Talk – Kid’s Programming Undervalued, More Awards, and F1’s First Race Success

Mar 25, 2026 | TV+ Talk

https://youtu.be/gueGP07k3xo 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...

MacVoices #26104: Live! – Apple’s Wise AI Play, Trifolds, Perplexity’s Computer, Claude x 2

Mar 24, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/hEAImkJfmPs 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...

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