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Practical Mac – Jeff’s Seattle Times column with Glenn Fleishman

Take Control of iPad Media

GoodReader for iPad

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Remote

Handbrake

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MacVoices #10101: Fraser Speirs Discusses A Real-World Deployment of iPads in the Classroom

Real Racing HD

Pandora Radio

MacVoices #1151: Macworld 2011 – Omaha Sternberg On Gaming At Macworld and Just How Important Games Are to Apple

Chuck — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:30:00 +0000

At Macworld 2011, Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio talks about her part in the “Parenting in the Age of the Internet” panel, and shares her perspective on gaming and Macworld. She points out the obvious but often overlooked indicators that reveal how important games are in the Mac and iOS spaces, and shares her current personal gaming picks.

The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.

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MacVoicesTV #1108: Macworld 2011 – Parenting in the Age of the Internet

iGame Radio

Hamlet

Bejeweled 3

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

MacVoices #1137: Macworld 2011 – Ten One Design’s Fling Adds An Intuitive Game Controller to Your iPad

Chuck — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Taking home a “Best of Show” award for the second year in a row, Peter Skinner of Ten One Design talks about the Fling in their booth at Macworld 2011. The Fling adds a simple but very effective analog game controller to your iPad that can be removed at any time. Peter explains how it works without even a dock connector, and why you’ll want to tell your friends but not your opponents.

The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.

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MacVoices #1117: Macworld 2011 – Parenting in the Age of the Internet

Chuck — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000

On the Macworld Live stage at Macworld 2011, a panel of Mac technologists discuss the challenges of raising children in a connected world that is constantly changing. Social media use, gaming, cell phone use,texting, balancing tech with real world activities, and how much tech is too much or not enough are all discussed by the panel of:

Tonya Engst – TidBITS and Take Control Books
Omaha Sternberg – iGame Radio
Christopher Breen – Macworld
Chuck La Tournous – RandomMaccess, The Mac Observer
Michael Rose – The Unofficial Apple Weblog
Chuck Joiner – The MacVoices Group (host)

The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.

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MacVoices #10120: Omaha Sternberg on Apple’s Gaming Position and Better Games for iDevices

Chuck — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:10:00 +0000

At BlogWorld in Las Vegas, gaming expert Omaha Sternberg talks about how games push technology forward, and how Apple is taking some surprising lead positions in gaming, especially portable gaming. Even if Steve Jobs is projecting the reality distortion field, it can’t be argued that Apple is suddenly playing a more important role than ever before. Omaha explains the initial hesitancy of some game makers to get involved, and why now we can look forward to better and more sophisticated games on all of Apple’s iDevices. Omaha also delivers her thoughts on this year’s BlogWorld, what she enjoyed, and what she would like to see for next year’s expo.

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iGame Radio

MacVoices #10104: Omaha Sternberg Reports on The Penny Arcade Expo and Mac and iOS Gaming

Chuck — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:05:00 +0000

Omaha Sternberg of iGameRadio spent her Labor Day weekend at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX), and explains what it is and where computer gaming in general, and Mac gaming in particular fit in. With opportunities for all aspects of the gaming community, from tabletop to online games, Omaha talks about her experiences, the social aspects of the show, and some of the more interesting developments that include a possible update to a game after a decade of waiting, and an upcoming game that involves three very unlikely ingredients and more. Omaha also talks about mobile vs. online gaming, where the iPhone and iPad fit in at this point and in the future, and more.Links:

MacVoices #10100: Rich Mogull Wraps Up DEF CON, Evaluates WikiLeaks and Offers iPad Security Tips

iGameRadio

Plants vs. Zombies

Is the iPod Touch the #1 portable game player? by Omaha Sternberg on the iGameRadio blog

Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials

BoxBattle HD – Shoot at matchboxes with a cannon in a hot, arcade-style artillery battle!

MacVoices #1067: Jeff Carlson Discusses iPad Anticipation from an Author’s Perspective

Chuck — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Jeff Carlson is writing The iPad Pocket Guide for Peachpit, and talks about the challenges of covering the iPad before the release date. Jeff was one of the lucky ones who had some hands-on time with the iPad at the introduction, and discusses his impressions vs. the pre-shipping hype, who will buy the first round of iPads, and why some are hesitating. Will the iPad change the game for ebooks, games and mobile computing? Jeff has some thoughts on all of those and more.

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Jeff Carlson’s Personal Site

Jeff Carlson on Twitter

TidBITS

Practical Mac – Jeff’s Seattle Times column with Glenn Fleishman

The iPad Pocket Guide by Jeff Carlson

MacVoices #1039: MacVoices at Macworld – Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio Reports on Mac, iPhone and iPad Gaming

Chuck — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On the show floor of Macworld 2010, Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio talks about the state of games on the Mac, what was hot at Macworld for game enthusiasts, and the iPhone’s status as a gaming platform. Omaha also discusses what the iPad will mean for games, suggesting it will take things to a whole new level.

The video version of this show is available on MacVoicesTV #1029.

MacVoicesTV at Macworld 2010 is our series of interviews with exhibiting vendors, speakers, Mac luminaries and friends, and panel discussions recorded at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco.

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MacVoices #1013: The Road to Macworld – Nick Floro Discusses The Wide Variety of His Macworld Sessions

Chuck — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:45:00 +0000

The next stop on The Road to Macworld Expo has us talking to Nick Floro about his sessions that cover a wide variety of important topics for those in business who want to improve and expand their image. From designing an interface for your web site or iPhone app to taking full advantage of social media options, Nick will help teach novices how to think and act in a media-rich world. Nick previews why integrating these topics into your business plan is critical, how games can be used to draw customers in, how to leverage video in your business presence, and more.

The Road to Macworld 2010 is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with Macworld to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco from February 9 – 13 at the Moscone Convention Center.

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Macworld 2010 Ning community

Nick Floro on Twitter

Designing Content & Interfaces to Improve Usability – Nick Floro’s session at Macworld 2010

Social Media Demystified – Nick Floro’s session at Macworld 2010

Video with Snow Leopard: Putting Quicktime X to Work – Nick Floro’s session at Macworld 2010

Web Development: Tools, Trends and Technology – Nick Floro’s session at Macworld 2010

Ning

Posterous

GameSalad

Danger Cats on the iTunes App Store

MacVoices #931: Macworld Expo – Andreas Klavehn of Cinemizer Introduces Their Personal Video Option, Complete with 3D

Chuck — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:30:37 +0000

You may look a little unusual wearing them, but the cinemizer personal video glasses from Zeiss deliver some amazing video, just for you. Andreas Klavehn talks about what makes cinemizer different, including optical technology from Carl Zeiss AG, native 3D support that makes you feel like you’re there, and the ability to use either the built-in audio, or choose your favorite 3ed party earphones for a more immersive experience. The cinemizer is comfortable to wear, is fully iPod and iPhone compatible, but also supports other video sources.

The audio-only version of this interview is available on MacVoicesTV #932.

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MacVoices at Macworld Expo 2009 Photo Set on Flickr

Dr. Bott

cinemizer with iPod dock, black

cinemizer with iPod dock, silver

MacVoices #8103: Ben Gottlieb of Stand Alone Talks About Crosswords and the iPhone Developer Puzzle

Chuck — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Ben Gottlieb of Stand Alone Inc., the makers of Crosswords for the iPhone, discusses their history with crossword puzzles that dates back to the Newton, why they published Crosswords for the jailbroken iPhone, and how they’ve enhanced it to take advantage of the iPhone 3G. Simplicity sets Crosswords apart in a world of glitzy games, and Ben describes how they upgraded the classic diversion with modern capabilities, and why we all still have some learning to do on the touch interface. Ben also provides some thoughts on the state of the iPhone App Store from the developer perspective, the impact of the commenting system, and some of the additions needed to better serve customers and developers alike.

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Crosswords by Stand Alone Inc. on the iPhone App Store

MacVoices #898: Andrew Welch of Ambrosia Reviews Their iPhone Games

Chuck — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +0000

Andrew Welch, el Presidente of Ambrosia Software, talks about the three games they’ll have available when the iPhone App Store opens. Andrew covers why they decided to take more traditional games and re-create them for the new platform, and how Aki Mahjoing, mondo Solitaire and Mr. Sudoku take advantage of the iPhone platform. Andrew also provides his thoughts on the iPhone pricing plans and where all of this is going in an interview recorded on the eve of the App Store launch.