MacVoices #8105 [35:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In the first-ever MacVoices father and son interview, Ben Gotow, the developer of NetSketch, and his dad, Jon Gotow of St. Clair Software, introduce the only vector-based drawing program for the iPhone and iPod touch. Ben discusses the rich set of capabilities of NetSketch, including the ability to zoom in and out with no loss of quality, a canvas that goes far beyond the device screen, and the extensive collaboration features that turn the program into something much more than just a place to draw. Your creations aren’t trapped on the device; by using their web service, NetSketch images can be exported as either EPS or JPEG files to be further edited on the desktop. Ben and Jon also discuss Ben’s experiences as a first-time developer on a first-time platform, the challenges they faced in beta-testing the program, and more.

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 MacVoices #890 [34:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

John Grzeskowiak of RadTech and independent Mac developer Boris Klaydman, host of CocoaCast, are in San Francisco for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and report in after a day that included attending Steve Jobs’ keynote and interacting with peers and Apple representatives. While much of what goes on at WWDC is conducted under NDA, John and Boris share what they can, including their reactions to the iPhone 2.0 and MobileMe announcements.

The gap between iPhone 1.0 and 2.0, Apple’s elegant solution to the “one app at a time” problem, the first steps into cloud computing with the MobileMe enhancements, how they fit into a Microsoft Exchange world and what is known about Mac OS X Snow Leopard are all reviewed before John and Boris disappear into the WWDC party scene.
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 MacVoices #885 [29:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Christian Rueb of equinux provides an overview of their new video hardware/software combination, the TubeStick hybrid and The Tube. equinux has taken a different approach to capturing and using broadcast video on your Mac, building in unique capabilities to enhance the experience. Sure, you can record and take your programs with you on your iPod or iPhone, but that’s just the start. The Tube includes a social network component where you can connect with others watching what you watch, a way to publish your recordings to a podcast feed so you can access them when you’re away from your Mac, and much more. Christian discusses all of this, and their newest feature, sharing your video over iChat.

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 MacVoices #881 [26:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Flying Meat offers some of the most interesting and unique software in the Mac space. Gus Mueller joins us to deliver a tour of the Flying Meat offerings. Gus talks about how VoodooPad, his first product, launched his indie software career, how getting information in and out of the program is a breeze, and why he created multiple flavors to address different levels of interest and use. Acorn, Gus’ image editor evolved from another product, FlySketch; Gus explains how both pixels and vectors ended up in Acorn, and hits at the future of both products. Finally, Gus covers FlyGesture, a unique program that combines mouse movements with actions to improve your productivity, and closes with some thoughts on software pricing and categories from the developer perspective.

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 MacVoices #857 [6:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

ifrogz scored two “Best of Show” awards at Expo for their audiowrapz cases for iPod. In a world full of iPod case options, the audiowrapz is unique in that it offers a speaker built in to the case for casual listening without headphones. Jeff Morgan, Vice President of Sales for iFrogz talks about this unique feature and a price point that is competitive with a regular case. Jeff also covers their custom-designed cases, their 3-in-1 armband case and their new Vibez portable mini-speaker.
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 MacVoices #855 [5:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Comfort is the word for iMuffs, Wi-Gear’s bluetooth headphone solution. Mark Pundsack, the President and CEO of Wi-Gear talks about the feature set of their product, including, comfort, battery life, sound quality, convenience of charging and why you need a bluetooth adapter, even witt the iPhone.

 

 MacVoices #854 [6:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We finally caught up with John Grzeskowiak of RadTech as a busy Expo was winding down and he talked about why the Radtech booth had to have more product shipped in because of the popularity of the iPhone and iPod touch. John also talks about RadTech’s newest products include the Otterbox and Defender waterproof and water-resistant cases for your iPod touch and iPhone, and what their best-selling products were at the show.

 

 MacVoices #850 [4:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tony Lim of Taylor Technologies introduces their wireless charging station for your electronics device, including iPods. The secret is conductive charging - just snap on the adapter for your device on and place it on the charging pad. Taylor also offers a variety of portable devices with USB connectivity built in so power or charging cords are not necessary.

 

 MacVoices #845 [6:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Brady Bargenquast of Audioengine covers how their company started with some Apple DNA, and profiles their new AW1, their wireless solution that works with any speaker system. Brady talks about how the AW1 uses a closed 802.11 network to deliver a superior solution for your home theater with no interference from other devices, including your existing home network. Brady also talks about their flagship A5 speakers that made their reputation as well as the newer A2 multimedia speakers and the AS8 subwoofer that give Audioengine fans a variety of options to choose from.

 

 MacVoices #842 [4:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Chuck Vath, the Director of Sales for Chestnut Hill Sound, talks about GEORGE, their iPod speaker system that is distinguished by a sophisticated remote control that lets you control your iPod from across the room without losing the iPod experience. Chuck covers George’s ability to provide a high quality, stand-alone solution, its ability to integrate with your exisitng audio system, and the customizable appearance options offered.

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