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The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour and Jim Rea continued the discussion of Siri, comparing and contrasting its usefulness and accuracy to other smart home assistants. Drawing from science fiction, the group talked about what they would like Siri to be and whether that is or is not realistic. Is Siri good enough to support Apple’s Music Voice Plan? The panel shared how they summon music using Siri, and the varying results...

The extended Siri discussion wraps up with a comparison to a very old (and fondly remembered) program. The next set of expectations and desires included why Apple needs to focus on a HomePod ecosystem or whether the existing iPhone/app is adequate, and how it has one key feature that may be an advantage or a disadvantage. Have an Amazon Echo? It may be able to do more than you think, but you would never know it. Next, the Windows-on-macOS debate takes center stage...

Our discussion of what the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour and Jim Rea expect and want to see in 2022 finishes up with more on the Windows-on-macOS debate, the need for Apple to continually release new hardware updates, and why the iPhone release schedule has become a requirement rather than an option. Some final desires include Apple-branded monitors and routers, and better Apple documentation...

In our first CES Briefing, we take a look at the first set of products and announcements that caught Chuck’s attention, and that he thinks are worth your second look. Truebill MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Scosche Plugable WHOOSH! Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) HANDL Hyper Eve Targus JBL Autonomous 8R Tractor | John Deere Precision Ag (video) Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon...

In a virtual appearance from the CES show floor, Nancy de Fays, Co-Founder of Line, shows off three new products. The LINE FRZR is a gaming cooling pad that pumps cold (very cold) air into the laptop, improving performance. The LINESTAND is a vertical charging dock with three pads that keeps your devices on the job while staying fully charged. Finally, the LINECLOUD is a new kind of personal cloud that leverages the storage you already have. Truebill MacVoices is supported by Truebill...

Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin, now formerly of The Mac Observer, share the story of how one of the web’s original Apple news web sites was recently sold. The co-founders talk about what has made TMO special, how the sale came about, and why they hope the new owners make it a bigger success than ever. Dave and Bryan also talk about what they feel they have accomplished with TMO, and what they are most proud of. Truebill MacVoices is supported by Truebill...

Our second CES Briefing runs through more announcements that are worthy of your attention. Featured are products from OWC, Moft, Chipolo, Kensington, Anker, Samsung (no, not a TV or monitor), Twinkly, Satechi, and Speck. MacVoices After Dark This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark, our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall...

MacVoices Live! starts of 2022 with the panel talking about some New Year’s objectives (not resolutions), that include email management, delegating some tasks to be able to focus on others, and going paperless...

Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont wrap up a discussion of the past and tracking technology with a focus on Apple’s AirTags. Then, the panels discuss the iPhone at 15. How the iPhone, literally, changed the world, even for those who don’t use one, and continues to do so as it evolves. We wrap up as a discussion of App Store scams gets off the ground...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont continues their debate over App Store scams and who has ultimate responsibility. Should Apple do more? What responsibility does the user have? Why do scam apps get overlooked by both? (Part 3) Smile This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast...