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    MacVoices Video
    MacVoices #26082: Live! - CarPlay, Apple Device Harmony, Random Chat App Removal, and a Scam Ad Bill

    MacVoices Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 35:19


    Unusual Apple and tech topics fill this episode, including CarPlay integration on personal watercraft, highlighting both navigation potential and safety concerns. David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine how Apple Watch and connected devices can aid criminal investigations, and review features that create seamless interaction across Apple devices. The conversation also explores Apple's removal of anonymous chat apps and a proposed U.S. bill targeting scam ads on social platforms.  MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/MACVOICES to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using offer code MACVOICES. MacVoices is supported by Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/macvoice10fm to gett 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (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: 00:00 Overview of topics: CarPlay, Apple ecosystem, chat apps, scam ads01:17 CarPlay integration on personal watercraft04:56 Wearables and smart devices aiding investigations08:24 Apple device harmony and ecosystem features13:27 Apple's removal of anonymous chat apps22:44 Proposed legislation targeting scam ads on social media Links: Sea-Doo thinks you want CarPlay on a jet skihttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/04/sea-doo-thinks-you-want-carplay-on-a-jet-ski Apple Watch data pins down abduction time of NBC News anchor's motherhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/04/apple-watch-data-pins-down-abduction-time-of-nbc-news-anchors-mother 15 features to make your Apple devices work in perfect harmonyhttps://www.macworld.com/article/3000916/15-features-to-make-your-apple-devices-work-in-perfect-harmony.html Random or anonymous chat apps no longer welcome on the App Storehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/06/apple-says-random-or-anonymous-chat-apps-no-longer-welcome-on-the-app-store/ Exclusive: US Senators unveil bill to prevent scam ads on social media platformshttps://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-senators-unveil-bill-prevent-scam-ads-social-media-platforms-2026-02-04/ 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    In Touch with iOS
    409 - Home Cameras & Missing Person Cases — Safety or Surveillance? Vision Pro F1 & Apple's March Mystery

    In Touch with iOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 81:28


    The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. Apple teases a mysterious March 4 event as rumors swirl about colorful MacBooks and M5 updates. We break down VisionOS 26.4 beta, iOS 26.4 AI features, CarPlay updates, Rosetta 2 warnings, and Apple's expanding sports lineup — including MLS now free on Apple TV+. Plus, Emergency SOS via satellite saves skiers in Lake Tahoe. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In episode 409 of In Touch With iOS, Dave and the panel dive into Apple's newly announced "special experience" event scheduled for March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai. With no official details revealed, speculation runs high. Could we see colorful, lower-cost MacBooks powered by A-series chips? M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros? Updated iPads? The panel debates whether Apple may stage a staggered release week or unveil everything in a single coordinated announcement. The discussion shifts to Vision Pro, where rumors suggest Apple could demonstrate immersive Formula 1 experiences just days before the 2026 F1 season begins. With Apple's expanding sports footprint, including IMAX screenings of F1 races, the possibility of spatial sports broadcasting feels closer than ever. The panel also reviews VisionOS 26.4 beta updates, including refined UI elements, reorganized settings, early foveated streaming support for developers, and expanded 8K playback capabilities on newer hardware. iOS 26.4 beta brings one of the busiest update cycles in recent memory. Highlights include AI-powered playlist creation in Apple Music, enhanced podcast video playback directly inside the Apple Podcasts app, CarPlay integration with third-party AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, improved hotspot usage visibility, battery charge limit automation through Shortcuts, and Stolen Device Protection becoming enabled by default. The panel weighs in on whether security features should be opt-in or automatically enforced. On the Mac side, Rosetta 2 warnings now alert users when launching Intel-based apps, signaling Apple's continued push toward full Apple Silicon adoption. The conversation explores legacy software challenges and developer responsibility during platform transitions. Additional stories include Toyota adding Apple Wallet car key support, Tesla's rumored CarPlay integration delays, and a powerful real-world example of Emergency SOS via satellite saving skiers in a Lake Tahoe avalanche. Finally, Apple's sports strategy takes center stage as MLS Season Pass becomes free for Apple TV+ subscribers, joining F1 and Friday Night Baseball in Apple's expanding live sports ecosystem. Breaking News Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 Apple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook May Come in Yellow, Green, Blue, and Pink F1 races to screen live in IMAX theatres in 2026 as Apple TV unveils new US viewing experience Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Could Apple Demo Immersive F1 on Vision Pro at Its March 4 Event? visionOS 26.4 Beta Release Notes visionOS 26.4 unlocks new 'foveated streaming' feature for apps and games Beta this week. iOS 26.4 Beta 1 was released this week.  Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 1 iOS 26.4 Adds Average Bedtime Metric and Restores Blood Oxygen to Health App Vitals Graph Apple Removes iTunes Movies and TV Shows Apps in tvOS 26.4 iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini In Touch With Mac this week First macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers Apple Releases First watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas  macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends Other Topics Android-to-iPhone AirDrop Transfers Now Supported on Pixel 9 Tesla's CarPlay Plans Delayed by Apple Maps Compatibility Issue  Jeff met with Omni Group and reviews their 2026 road plan for OmniGraffle and OmniFocus for iPad and iPhone.  Omni Links News Toyota Rolling Out Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone  iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Helped Rescue Skiers Caught in Lake Tahoe Avalanche Apple TV Sports Content Including F1, MLS, and Friday Night Baseball Coming to Bars and Restaurants MLS 2026 Season Begins February 21 on Apple TV With Free Access for Subscribers Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary! With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

    MacVoices Audio
    MacVoices #26082: Live! - CarPlay, Apple Device Harmony, Random Chat App Removal, and a Scam Ad Bill

    MacVoices Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 35:20


    Unusual Apple and tech topics fill this episode, including CarPlay integration on personal watercraft, highlighting both navigation potential and safety concerns. David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine how Apple Watch and connected devices can aid criminal investigations, and review features that create seamless interaction across Apple devices. The conversation also explores Apple's removal of anonymous chat apps and a proposed U.S. bill targeting scam ads on social platforms.    MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/MACVOICES to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using offer code MACVOICES. MacVoices is supported by Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/macvoice10fm to gett 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (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: 00:00 Overview of topics: CarPlay, Apple ecosystem, chat apps, scam ads 01:17 CarPlay integration on personal watercraft 04:56 Wearables and smart devices aiding investigations 08:24 Apple device harmony and ecosystem features 13:27 Apple's removal of anonymous chat apps 22:44 Proposed legislation targeting scam ads on social media Links: Sea-Doo thinks you want CarPlay on a jet ski https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/04/sea-doo-thinks-you-want-carplay-on-a-jet-ski Apple Watch data pins down abduction time of NBC News anchor's mother https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/04/apple-watch-data-pins-down-abduction-time-of-nbc-news-anchors-mother 15 features to make your Apple devices work in perfect harmony https://www.macworld.com/article/3000916/15-features-to-make-your-apple-devices-work-in-perfect-harmony.html Random or anonymous chat apps no longer welcome on the App Store https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/06/apple-says-random-or-anonymous-chat-apps-no-longer-welcome-on-the-app-store/ Exclusive: US Senators unveil bill to prevent scam ads on social media platforms https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-senators-unveil-bill-prevent-scam-ads-social-media-platforms-2026-02-04/ 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    Lex: The Craigslist Whisperer
    LEX - TCW Episode 192: The Apple Watch and Chirp wheels.

    Lex: The Craigslist Whisperer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 6:30


    Lex gets free slushies before improving his workout routine.

    Docs Who Lift
    Top Sleep Doctor: Stop Taking Melatonin Like This

    Docs Who Lift

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:33


    Takeaways:The 11-Minute Rule: Why blue light isn't the villain you think it is. The Melatonin Mistake: Why "less is more" (and the exact dosage for success). Trackers vs. Reality: When to throw away your Apple Watch or Oura Ring. The Bedrock Principle: Why sleep is the lead domino for fat loss and metabolic health. Sex & Sleep: The surprising biological difference in how men and women recover. Tap Here to follow ShelbyShelbys Book Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    MacVoices Video
    MacVoices #26081: Live! - The Many AI Angles of The Super Bowl; Apple Sport App and Golf

    MacVoices Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 40:39


    How AI intersected with the Super Bowl, from ads packed with generative effects to concerns about creative authenticity and actor likeness rights was discussed by David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. Also part of the conversation were the ads for AI services themselves. The panel also evaluated Apple's Sports app for real-time score tracking and discuss shifting broadcast models as major sports move behind streaming paywalls, raising questions about accessibility, media fragmentation, and the growing digital divide in sports entertainment.  MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/MACVOICES to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using offer code MACVOICES. MacVoices is supported by Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/macvoice10fm to gett 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (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: 00:00 AI angles and sports tech overview04:16 Using Apple Sports app and Dynamic Island tracking08:21 Super Bowl viewing options and streaming access debate18:57 Halftime show production and alternate online broadcasts30:16 AI-heavy Super Bowl commercials and generative media trends32:55 Sustainability, creativity, and risks of AI in advertising Links: Apple Sports Now Supports Golf and Morehttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/04/apple-sports-now-supports-golf-and-more/ How Super Bowl streaming stopped being freehttps://www.fastcompany.com/91487813/how-super-bowl-streaming-stopped-being-free 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.   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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    Churning Life Podcast
    Episode 48: January Recap - iPads, Apple Watches, Mexico City & Europe Skiing

    Churning Life Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 41:08


    Best Buy spending continued to be strong with the annual business gold cap reset and good sales on iPads and Apple watches. I also have been making good progress on the Pokémon front with Walmart. The travel for this month included a visit to Mexico City for the first time and another ski trip in Europe, both great trips!For more information on the private Slack group, head over to churninglife.com.

    MacVoices Audio
    MacVoices #26081: Live! - The Many AI Angles of The Super Bowl; Apple Sport App and Golf

    MacVoices Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 40:40


    How AI intersected with the Super Bowl, from ads packed with generative effects to concerns about creative authenticity and actor likeness rights was discussed by David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. Also part of the conversation were the ads for AI services themselves. The panel also evaluated Apple's Sports app for real-time score tracking and discuss shifting broadcast models as major sports move behind streaming paywalls, raising questions about accessibility, media fragmentation, and the growing digital divide in sports entertainment.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26081.mp3 MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/MACVOICES to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using offer code MACVOICES. MacVoices is supported by Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/macvoice10fm to gett 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (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: 00:00 AI angles and sports tech overview 04:16 Using Apple Sports app and Dynamic Island tracking 08:21 Super Bowl viewing options and streaming access debate 18:57 Halftime show production and alternate online broadcasts 30:16 AI-heavy Super Bowl commercials and generative media trends 32:55 Sustainability, creativity, and risks of AI in advertising Links: Apple Sports Now Supports Golf and More https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/04/apple-sports-now-supports-golf-and-more/ How Super Bowl streaming stopped being free https://www.fastcompany.com/91487813/how-super-bowl-streaming-stopped-being-free 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.   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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    Manzanas Enfrentadas
    MI 297. Vuelve la "Semana Fantástica" Gurman edition

    Manzanas Enfrentadas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 8:26


    MI 297. Vuelve la "Semana Fantástica" Gurman editionGurman habló y siempre aportando y arriesgando nos da las claves de los comienzos de marzo... NO TE LO PIERDASLos colores son importantes y más para la gallina de los huevos de oro de Apple... pasando de naranja al rojo.Tim Cook sigue sembrando hype y recuerda a sus innovaciones anteriores, Apple Watch y Vision Pro. Ahora nos habla de inteligencia visual y hay que leer entre lineas.Te esperamos mañana y también en telegrama y nuestras redes sociales MEnfrentadas en X y en el resto ManzanasEnfrentadasLo tenemos!! VA!!

    Greg & Dan Show Interviews
    Protect Your Tech!

    Greg & Dan Show Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 5:34


    Greg and Dan talk to Dave Johnson from Pearl Technology about why you NEED to update any and every Apple product you own — including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and more. He explains what a “Zero Day” vulnerability is, how hackers can exploit it, and why Apple’s recent fix makes updating your devices critical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AppleInsider Podcast
    March 4's Apple Experience, color MacBooks, and iOS 26.4 on the AppleInsider Podcast

    AppleInsider Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 68:26


    It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for leearning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook ProMarch madness: What Apple is getting ready to launchMarch 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launchesOut of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that specialSiri pendant & AirPods with cameras getting renewed focusApple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screensColorful MacBook & iPhone 17e launching as soon as MarchApple's Playgrounds approach to AI is a sign of its larger strategyApple Music Playlist Playground among first new AI features in iOS 26.4Apple's upgraded Siri is late but not lost — the real story is timingiOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by defaultSiri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumorsVideo won't kill the Apple Podcasts star, but will make them more engagingA code snippet in iOS 26.4 shows Apple TV is coming to CarPlayAI agents are coming to CarPlay, but they're not getting the keysSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:12) - March 4 experience (10:42) - MacBook (20:49) - AI smart glasses (36:26) - Siri Pendant (43:30) - iOS 26.4 (56:42) - Video podcasts (59:40) - CarPlay video ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    New Books Network
    Raiford Guins, "King PONG: How Atari Bounced Across Markets to Make Millions" (MIT Press, 2026)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 75:23


    PONG is one of the longest- and most consistently circulating video games. Released in 1972, it remains at our fingertips as Android or iOS app, hosted at freepong.org and the Internet Archive, and even released as A Tiny Game of Pong for the Apple Watch. Despite its simplicity and ubiquity, Atari's PONG encapsulates far more than the history of a video game and an iconic game company. King PONG: How Atari Bounced Across Markets to Make Millions (MIT Press, 2026) is the first book dedicated to an unassuming game that changed the world. Through the prisms of product positioning, market development, and category creation, Professor Raiford Guins answers the question of why Atari's inaugural product succeeded and why it endures.The author of Game After and Atari Design, and an excavator of the “Atari landfill” in New Mexico, Professor Guins brings us a unique history that reconsiders the launch of Atari's PONG through the lens of the company's business practices. He follows the young Silicon Valley startup from its early days of positioning its new product within the existing coin-op amusement industry to its establishment of a consumer industry for home video games—a story of remarkable market development innovation. Written with a passion for video games and a historian's insight, the book animates the business exploits of one of the fastest growing and most influential companies ever. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

    MacVoices Video
    MacVoices #26080: Live! - Encouraging Encryption Secure Signal Messaging, and 8K TVs

    MacVoices Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 34:43


    The panel starts out by discussing a major deal for Apple TV and what it could mean for their content ambitions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa debate encryption initiatives, comparing Signal and Messages security, including open source, metadata, and device safety considerations. The session wraps with commentary on the apparent abandonment of about 8K TVs due to cost, lack of content, and limited real-world viewing benefits.  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 Introduction and show context 12:00 Discussion of Hollywood trends and feel-good films 24:00 Messaging security debate: Signal vs. iMessage 36:00 Rise of decentralized social platforms 48:00 Weekly tech coverage across related shows 54:00 Wrap-up and social media presence Links: Apple TV may have found its Game of Thrones https://www.applemust.com/apple-tv-may-have-found-its-game-of-thrones/ Electronic Frontier Foundation wants tech companies like Apple to ‘Encrypt It Already' https://appleworld.today/2026/01/electronic-frontier-foundation-wants-tech-companies-like-apple-to-encrypt-it-already Everybody Has Something To Hide by Guy Kawasaki https://amzn.to/4atZG7i The TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/lg-joins-the-rest-of-the-world-accepts-that-people-dont-want-8k-tvs/ Comcast keeps losing customers despite price guarantee and unlimited data https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/comcast-keeps-losing-customers-despite-price-guarantee-and-unlimited-data/ 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    MacVoices Audio
    MacVoices #26080: Live! - Encouraging Encryption, Secure Signal Messaging, and 8K TVs

    MacVoices Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 34:44


    The panel starts out by discussing a major deal for Apple TV and what it could mean for their content ambitions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa debate encryption initiatives, comparing Signal and Messages security, including open source, metadata, and device safety considerations. The session wraps with commentary on the apparent abandonment of about 8K TVs due to cost, lack of content, and limited real-world viewing benefits.  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 Introduction and show context 12:00 Discussion of Hollywood trends and feel-good films 24:00 Messaging security debate: Signal vs. iMessage 36:00 Rise of decentralized social platforms 48:00 Weekly tech coverage across related shows 54:00 Wrap-up and social media presence Links: Apple TV may have found its Game of Thrones https://www.applemust.com/apple-tv-may-have-found-its-game-of-thrones/ Electronic Frontier Foundation wants tech companies like Apple to 'Encrypt It Already' https://appleworld.today/2026/01/electronic-frontier-foundation-wants-tech-companies-like-apple-to-encrypt-it-already Everybody Has Something To Hide by Guy Kawasaki https://amzn.to/4atZG7i The TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/lg-joins-the-rest-of-the-world-accepts-that-people-dont-want-8k-tvs/ Comcast keeps losing customers despite price guarantee and unlimited data https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/comcast-keeps-losing-customers-despite-price-guarantee-and-unlimited-data/ 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    In the News
    233: Marching Towards New Products

    In the News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 67:21 Transcription Available


    Send a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/hrij9dJIQKYIn the News blog post for February 20, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/02/in-the-news817.html00:00 The March Towards New Products…18:15 Health, Music, and Videos - iOS 26.4 Beta34:29 Riveting Watch App37:01 Swipe Typing on and iPad41:03 Say Hello to Water42:55 May I Charge Your iPhone Sir? 45:39 Where Y'at? Segment - Mardi Gras and SOS52:08 In the Show! Hunting Down Some Soccer57:07 Brett's Gadget: RePod C11:00:56 Jeff's Apple Watch TipsRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple's March 4 launch event: New products and what to expectRajat Saini | The Mac Observer: iOS 26.4 adds Average Bedtime and updates Health Vitals overviewChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone featuresJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: iOS 26.4's New CarPlay Video Feature Shown in ActionJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Rivian Releases Apple Watch AppRiley Hill | Slate Pad: Swipe Typing on iPad: The Keyboard Feature You're Probably IgnoringAdam Engst | TidBITS: AppBITS: Drink More with HiWaterAndrew O'Hara | Apple Insider: Twelve South Valet review: A bespoke catchall MagSafe charger that could be fasterFrom Jeff: iPhone Mardi Gras picturesKalley Huang | The New York Times: Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After AvalancheDavid Snow | Cult of Mac: MLS kicks off 2026 season on Apple TV with new features and World Cup spotlightBrett's Gadget: RePod C1https://repod.store https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/the-repod-ultra-turns-your-forgotten-apple-watch-ultra-into-an-ipod-complete-with-scroll-wheel-but-the-description-makes-some-pretty-outlandish-points Jeff's Apple Watch Tips: Tim Hardwick of MacRumors shares some useful Apple Watch tips.https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/19/apple-watch-15-tips-need-to-know/ Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    Running Channel(ランニング チャンネル)
    #300 冬のおすすめアイテム2026(その3)

    Running Channel(ランニング チャンネル)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 82:00


    ~300 ShowNote(1:22:00)~【今週のリスナーさん】「ランニングチャンネル」のハッシュタグのついた投稿を振り返ります【Runner'sVoice:冬のおすすめアイテム2026(その3)】リスナーの皆さんお楽しみの冬の恒例企画!台湾サンダル /全天候型シューズ/ワークマン/スノースパイク/類似品おもしろ名前/靴用洗濯ネット/静音アルミポンチョ/計測に影響あり?/ネックマッサージャー/睡眠スコア向上/無論オムロン /ホットジェル /ワークマンメディヒール / ファミマと東京マラソンのコラボ/ ニベア UVリップ/Savex/ソニプラ/ニベアメン泡立てない洗顔料/ずぼらぼ/ミノン【お便りコーナー】番組に寄せられた皆さんからのお便りをご紹介します。300回お祝いメッセージ/神戸のおすすめスポット/日の出屋/もん/ニューミュンヘン/ガーミンランジャパン/ ダックビルキャップ/違国日記 /メッシュインナーのその後/Apple Watchとガーミンの2刀流【番組からのお知らせ】①東京マラソンエキスポGarminブースのイベントに登壇します2026年2月27日(金)15:00〜15:30、17:30〜18:002026年2月28日(土)15:00〜15:30②300回記念イベント開催の告知の告知!2026年3月12日(木)夜 渋谷駅近くにて300回記念公開録音を行います!ドリンク・軽食あり、参加費無料③いわきサンシャインマラソン 完走サポートプロジェクトのゲストとして走ります!スタート最後尾よりスタートし、20km過ぎから20名ほどの仲間とアミノバイタルを配りながらプロギングをします。【次回予告:冬のおすすめアイテム2026(その4)】 ◆2026年2月22日開催「いわきサンシャインマラソン2026」に出場します◆2026年4月19日開催「武左衛門マラソン」にゲスト参加します◆Instagramの投稿に『#ランニングチャンネル』のハッシュタグでリスナーさん同士繋がっていきましょう♪「今週のリスナーさん」で取り上げられるかも?!◆オフィシャルウェブサイトhttps://www.runningchannel.jp/※AmazonMusicでランニングチャンネルが聴けない方へ。以下をお試しください→聞きたいエピソードをAmazonmusic アプリでダウンロード→一度アプリを落とす→アプリ再立ち上げ→ダウンロードしたエピソード再生その他ApplePodcasts, Spotify, Voicy, Youtube, Youtube Music などでお聴きいただけます 【Non-Profit Statement】Thispodcast is produced as a non-commercial project, sharing running topics andquestions with runners nationwide.【BGM Credits】Track: GlassBeads, Skyway ,RueSeverine,Homegrown, PromesaArtist ofall above music: BlueDot SessionsLicensedunder: CC BY-NC 4.0

    New Books in Technology
    Raiford Guins, "King PONG: How Atari Bounced Across Markets to Make Millions" (MIT Press, 2026)

    New Books in Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 75:23


    PONG is one of the longest- and most consistently circulating video games. Released in 1972, it remains at our fingertips as Android or iOS app, hosted at freepong.org and the Internet Archive, and even released as A Tiny Game of Pong for the Apple Watch. Despite its simplicity and ubiquity, Atari's PONG encapsulates far more than the history of a video game and an iconic game company. King PONG: How Atari Bounced Across Markets to Make Millions (MIT Press, 2026) is the first book dedicated to an unassuming game that changed the world. Through the prisms of product positioning, market development, and category creation, Professor Raiford Guins answers the question of why Atari's inaugural product succeeded and why it endures.The author of Game After and Atari Design, and an excavator of the “Atari landfill” in New Mexico, Professor Guins brings us a unique history that reconsiders the launch of Atari's PONG through the lens of the company's business practices. He follows the young Silicon Valley startup from its early days of positioning its new product within the existing coin-op amusement industry to its establishment of a consumer industry for home video games—a story of remarkable market development innovation. Written with a passion for video games and a historian's insight, the book animates the business exploits of one of the fastest growing and most influential companies ever. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

    Applelianos
    INSIDE Apple Watch "Salud, Nutrición, Deporte"

    Applelianos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 160:48


    Ya no es solo un reloj para ver notificaciones; se ha convertido en una herramienta médica y deportiva de precisión. En este video analizamos a fondo cómo puedes sacarle el máximo provecho para transformar tu rendimiento físico y tu bienestar diario. Deporte de Élite: Cómo utilizar las nuevas métricas de Carga de Entrenamiento y las zonas de frecuencia cardíaca para evitar el sobreentrenamiento. Salud Cardiovascular: Todo sobre las notificaciones de hipertensión, el sensor de oxígeno en sangre y cómo el ECG de tu muñeca puede detectar signos tempranos de fibrilación auricular. Gestión de Calorías: Cómo entender el gasto calórico basal vs. activo y por qué tu Apple Watch es clave para ajustar tu déficit o superávit calórico en tiempo real. Suplementación Estratégica: ¿Cuándo tomar tu Creatina, proteoina o Glutamina? Te enseñamos a configurar recordatorios inteligentes basados en tus picos de entrenamiento para maximizar la absorción y recuperación muscular. Recomendaciones de Comida: Qué comer según la intensidad de tu entrenamiento detectada por el reloj. Estrategias de carga de hidratos y comidas post-entreno. Salud y Suplementos: El uso de la Glutamina para la salud intestinal y cómo la Creatina afecta (o no) a tus niveles de hidratación monitorizados por el sensor del Apple Watch. #NutricionDeportiva #Creatina #SuplementacionPro #CaloriasInteligentes #FitnessLifestyle #AppleWatchTips #Glutamina #HealthTech #NutricionFuncional #BiohackingEspaña #Apple #culturismo #Fitness #applewatch * GRUPO APPLELIANOS FITNESS https://t.me/+gy9SR_ysekM0YmM0 * ️‍♀️ https://apps.apple.com/es/app/rutinas-gym-gravl/id6450921637 https://www.yazio.com/es/app-ios https://seoxan.es/crear_pedido_hosting Codigo Cupon "APPLE" PATROCINADO POR SEOXAN Optimización SEO profesional para tu negocio https://seoxan.es https://uptime.urtix.es PARTICIPA EN DIRECTO Deja tu opinión en los comentarios, haz preguntas y sé parte de la charla más importante sobre el futuro del iPad y del ecosistema Apple. ¡Tu voz cuenta! ¿TE GUSTÓ EL EPISODIO? ✨ Dale LIKE SUSCRÍBETE y activa la campanita para no perderte nada COMENTA COMPARTE con tus amigos applelianos SÍGUENOS EN TODAS NUESTRAS PLATAFORMAS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Applelianos Telegram: https://t.me/+Jm8IE4n3xtI2Zjdk X (Twitter): https://x.com/ApplelianosPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/applelianos Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/39QoPbO

    Caregiving Club On Air
    GUTHRIE ELDER ABDUCTION CASE insights with experts DR. TINA SADARANGANI and ABBIE RICHIE – TECH GURU at THE SMARTER SERVICE; Sandwich Generation Solutions on How to use AgeTech to Help Older Loved Ones Stay Safe at Home

    Caregiving Club On Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 63:36


    In this February episode, Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and host of the “Caregiving Club On Air” is discussing the mysterious case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year old mother of TV host, Savannah Guthrie, who was apparently abducted from her home. Because this case highlights safety for older adults living alone, the health implications of older adults under stress and the role of AgeTech in home safety, Sherri interviews two experts to help us understand and unravel this mystery and use it as an opener to have conversations with older parents and grandparents about their own health and home safety. (10:18) Dr. Tina Sadarangani – Asst. Professor NYU, geriatric nurse and creator of Englightened Caregiver and CareMobi app – Dr. Tina enlightens us about the health issue for older adults in stressful situations – increased heart rate, anxiety, dehydration, mobility challenges and more that we do not always think about. We also talk about the use of technology as both a health aide and a home safety tool. We explore the tech tools that the medical community feels are helpful including Dr. Tina's CareMobi app. And, finally how do we have the talk with older loved ones about their safety at home? Is this case a kickstarter to those family conversations – Sherri and Dr. Tina discuss how to use frightening news headlines as lessons learned without increasing anxiety of those living alone. (34:38) Abbie Richie – Tech Guru at The Smarter Service – Abbie has been an expert in the world of AgeTech for many years as a TV host, radio host, podcast host and serving as the Tech Guru for The Smarter Service. This tech concierge service helps older adults living in senior living communities as well as those living at home – especially the solo agers. Abbie provides insights into the tech that Nancy Guthrie was using – Apple Watch to synch with her pacemaker, Google Nest home surveillance cameras, smartphone – what do we need to know and what other tech tools or alternative gadgets may also help us keep older loved ones safe at home – Abbie shares her top list. And we end with a discussion around tech and privacy - what we should know to provide trust and confidence for our older loved ones in their tech tools. For our podcast listeners who are familiar with our Caregiver Wellness News and Well Home Design News as well as what is happening in the workplace for employees who are also caregiving as part of the Sandwich Generation – we are moving those news segments to our new “Caregiving Club News” program on YouTube. You can catch all the same news, including the latest research news, resources and pop culture we have previously done on our podcast now on our news channel – and it's all free! All we ask is that you subscribe to us on YouTube as well so you get the bi-weekly news updates and all of our other education caregiving content. Thank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts! Subscribe on your favorite listening channel or our YouTube channel. Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ Take Care and Stay Well!

    The Valley Today
    Community Health: The 411 on Heart Health

    The Valley Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 20:19


    The Silent Threat Women Face Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in America, yet nearly half of all women fail to recognize it as their greatest health threat. During a recent Community Health episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael talks with Dr. April Shewmake, a board-certified interventional cardiologist at Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine I Valley Health, to uncover the truth about cardiovascular health. What emerged was a compelling conversation that challenges common misconceptions and empowers listeners to take control of their heart health. Understanding the Specialist's Perspective Dr. Shewmake brings a unique dual expertise to her practice. As an interventional cardiologist, she treats heart attack emergencies in the catheterization lab using minimally invasive procedures to open blocked arteries. However, she emphasizes that general cardiology—the preventive side of her work—plays an equally vital role. "Before things become an emergency or a heart attack," she explains, "that's the general cardiology piece." This preventive approach focuses on long-term care, diagnostic imaging, and medication management to stop heart disease before it starts. The Prevention Paradox Perhaps the most striking revelation from the conversation centers on prevention. According to Dr. Shewmake, between 70 and 90 percent of heart disease is entirely preventable. This statistic transforms heart health from a matter of fate into one of choice. The key lies in daily habits that many people overlook: maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, controlling blood pressure, managing stress, getting adequate sleep, and remaining tobacco-free. Nevertheless, Dr. Shewmake acknowledges that genetics do play a role. Some patients develop heart disease despite doing everything right. This reality underscores why awareness and early detection remain crucial, even for those who maintain healthy lifestyles. Recognizing the Warning Signs When it comes to identifying potential heart problems, Dr. Shewmake urges people to pay attention to specific symptoms. The major warning signs include chest pressure, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and pain radiating to the jaw, arms, or back. Critically, symptoms that appear during physical exertion and improve with rest signal early-stage heart disease. Furthermore, Dr. Shewmake dispels the Hollywood myth that distinguishes heart attacks from indigestion. In reality, many people—particularly young adults and women—delay seeking treatment because they assume their symptoms indicate simple indigestion. Women especially tend to experience atypical presentations, manifesting nausea and shortness of breath rather than classic chest pain. "Don't delay," she insists. "If you think something's wrong, come to the hospital." The 911 Rule Dr. Shewmake reinforces a critical safety message: never drive yourself to the hospital if you suspect a heart attack. Instead, call 911 immediately. Emergency medical services can begin life-saving treatment en route, significantly improving outcomes. This advice echoes the guidance of other cardiologists and represents a consensus among heart specialists. Women's Unique Risk Profile The conversation takes a deeper dive into the specific challenges women face regarding heart disease. Dr. Shewmake reveals that nearly 45 percent of women over age 20 have cardiovascular disease, yet less than half recognize this reality. Heart disease kills more women than all cancers—including breast cancer—combined, claiming one in three female lives. Moreover, women face distinct risk factors that men do not encounter. Hormonal changes during menopause, pregnancy-related complications, and autoimmune conditions all contribute to cardiovascular risk. Additionally, women often present with symptoms later in life but develop more complex disease. The medical community sometimes dismisses women's symptoms, compounding the problem. The Caregiver's Dilemma Janet raises an important point about women's tendency to prioritize others' health over their own. Women rush their husbands and children to the doctor at the first sign of trouble, yet they dismiss their own symptoms as minor inconveniences. Dr. Shewmake validates this observation and emphasizes the need to close the gap in how heart disease gets recognized and treated in women. She advocates for reframing primary care visits as self-care—an hour dedicated to one's own wellbeing. Using the airplane oxygen mask analogy, she reminds women that they must take care of themselves first to remain available for their families.  The Rising Threat to Young Adults Alarmingly, cardiovascular disease increasingly affects younger populations. Dr. Shewmake shares that her youngest female heart attack patient was 38, while her youngest male patient was just 30. Janet recounts the tragic story of her son's two high school friends—both in their early thirties—who died from heart attacks within three months. This trend stems from rising cardiovascular risk factors among young people, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol appearing at earlier ages. Additionally, genetics likely play a stronger role in these younger cases. Young adults often assume they're invincible, delaying treatment when symptoms appear. This dangerous mindset can prove fatal. Know Your Numbers Throughout the conversation, Dr. Shewmake repeatedly emphasizes the importance of knowing four critical numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, and blood sugar. These metrics serve as early warning indicators for heart disease risk. She encourages everyone to discuss these numbers with their primary care physician and take action when they fall outside healthy ranges. Importantly, all these risk factors respond to treatment. Modern medicine offers excellent options for managing weight, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Some newer weight-loss medications not only help patients shed pounds and lower A1C levels but also provide cardiovascular benefits. These treatments represent powerful tools in the fight against heart disease. The Technology Trap When Janet mentions the false sense of security that fitness trackers provide, Dr. Shewmake agrees wholeheartedly. While devices like the Apple Watch offer some benefits, they cannot replace a comprehensive medical evaluation. No wearable technology can measure cholesterol levels, assess blood glucose, or provide the nuanced analysis that comes from a conversation with a healthcare provider. The Path Forward Dr. Shewmake welcomes referrals from primary care physicians when patients need specialized cardiovascular assessment. She sees many patients who request consultations even when their primary care doctors deem it unnecessary, and she views these visits as valuable opportunities for in-depth risk evaluation. Cardiologists can order specialized tests and provide individualized guidance that goes beyond population-level statistics. Breaking the Biggest Myth As the conversation concludes, Dr. Shewmake tackles the most dangerous misconception about heart disease: that it primarily affects men. While society recognizes heart attacks as the leading killer of men, this awareness doesn't extend to women. This gap in understanding costs lives. Her final message centers on empowerment. She urges everyone—especially women—to listen to their bodies, take symptoms seriously, and advocate for themselves when they know something feels wrong. Heart disease may be common, but it remains both preventable and treatable. Early action saves lives, and awareness changes everything. The Simple Truth Ultimately, Dr. Shewmake's message boils down to simple, actionable steps: eat well, move more, manage stress, get enough sleep, know your numbers, and remain tobacco-free. These everyday habits make a profound difference in cardiovascular health. Combined with regular medical care and self-advocacy, they form a powerful defense against America's leading cause of death. The conversation serves as both a wake-up call and a roadmap. Heart disease doesn't discriminate, but knowledge and action provide protection. By recognizing symptoms early, understanding personal risk factors, and prioritizing preventive care, individuals can take control of their heart health and potentially add years to their lives.

    MacVoices Video
    MacVoices #26079: Live! - Changes To Buying A Mac, Volvo and CarPlay

    MacVoices Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 44:20


    Apple's new Mac purchasing flow that starts with a base model and adds options is debated by the  MacVoices Live! panel, weighing flexibility against harder price comparisons for businesses and planners. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa discuss supply chains, memory pricing, and reseller impacts. The conversation then shifts to automotive news, praising Volvo's continued CarPlay support and exploring Kia/Hyundai's planned CarPlay Ultra adoption and broader implications for in-car software.  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. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/chuck and use code “chuck" at checkout. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:45 Changes to Mac online purchasing model 03:41 Comparisons with iPhone-style configuration flow 06:38 Business and enterprise purchasing considerations 09:45 Longevity, upgrades, and marketing language in configs 13:22 Supplier sourcing and RAM pricing discussion 18:22 Direct sales vs reseller impacts and user behavior 23:32 Sponsor break: app removal and system cleanup 26:55 Volvo's continued CarPlay support 27:30 Hyundai/Kia plans for CarPlay Ultra 33:21 Adoption rates and success of CarPlay Ultra 38:09 Tesla, CarPlay rumors, and third-party dashboard solutions Links: Another automaker vows to continue offering CarPlay https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/27/volvo-says-it-will-absolutely-continue-offering-carplay-support/ CarPlay Ultra coming to at least one new car later this year, per report https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/01/carplay-ultra-coming-to-at-least-one-new-car-later-this-year-per-report/ Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/31/apple-revamps-how-you-buy-a-mac-online-removes-preconfigured-options/ 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    MacVoices Audio
    MacVoices #26079: Live! - Changes To Buying A Mac; Volvo, Kia, and CarPlay

    MacVoices Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 44:21


    Apple's new Mac purchasing flow that starts with a base model and adds options is debated by the  MacVoices Live! panel, weighing flexibility against harder price comparisons for businesses and planners. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa discuss supply chains, memory pricing, and reseller impacts. The conversation then shifts to automotive news, praising Volvo's continued CarPlay support and exploring Kia/Hyundai's planned CarPlay Ultra adoption and broader implications for in-car software.  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. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/chuck and use code "chuck" at checkout. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:45 Changes to Mac online purchasing model 03:41 Comparisons with iPhone-style configuration flow 06:38 Business and enterprise purchasing considerations 09:45 Longevity, upgrades, and marketing language in configs 13:22 Supplier sourcing and RAM pricing discussion 18:22 Direct sales vs reseller impacts and user behavior 23:32 Sponsor break: app removal and system cleanup 26:55 Volvo's continued CarPlay support 27:30 Hyundai/Kia plans for CarPlay Ultra 33:21 Adoption rates and success of CarPlay Ultra 38:09 Tesla, CarPlay rumors, and third-party dashboard solutions Links: Another automaker vows to continue offering CarPlay https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/27/volvo-says-it-will-absolutely-continue-offering-carplay-support/ CarPlay Ultra coming to at least one new car later this year, per report https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/01/carplay-ultra-coming-to-at-least-one-new-car-later-this-year-per-report/ Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/31/apple-revamps-how-you-buy-a-mac-online-removes-preconfigured-options/ 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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 HKT Podcast - The Mountain Bike & Action Sports Show
    New Bike Day & A POV Podcast Experiment!

    The HKT Podcast - The Mountain Bike & Action Sports Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 106:25


    It's just Davi and Olly in the studio this week and.. it goes exactly how you'd expect. Davi has a new bike day and brings his new Marin Alcatraz dirt jump bike to work (nothing hits like a fresh hardtail), which turns into a bigger conversation about why you don't actually need the best bike to have the most fun. The lads talk about Hardline Tasmania being cancelled, the Super Bowl let down and end up debating UK geology, winter riding, and whether mountain bike culture is slowly losing its soul. We also experiment with a pair of Oakley x Meta glasses in the studio (which gets weird), talk about wether pov is the future of podcasting and answer your listener questions! Episode Sponsors:- - Cadence turns your phone or Apple Watch into a fully-featured bike computer, but with way more flexibility than most head units. You get unlimited custom screens, over 200 metrics, full Bluetooth sensor support, proper navigation, offline maps, structured training, and Strava Live Segments. Head to https://getcadence.app/trc Try it for a month for FREE and see if it replaces your bike computer! - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at https://tinyurl.com/theridecompanion - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: https://uk.worx.com - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://kecks.co.uk Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

    MacVoices Video
    MacVoices #26078: Live! - New Home Architecture, A Vision Pro Anniversary, and Earnings Call Analysis

    MacVoices Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 32:40


    The MacVoices Live! panel dives into several topics including record earnings driven by strong iPhone demand and growing services revenue and how supply constraints and shifting Wall Street sentiment affects the future. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa discuss Apple's rare security updates for Catalina and Big Sur, the transition to the new Home architecture, and the two-year milestone of Vision Pro, reflecting on its software maturity and future potential.  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. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/chuck and use code “chuck" at checkout. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Show introduction and panel roll call3:30 Live chat experiment and audience participation6:45 Apple Home architecture transition reminder11:40 Vision Pro two-year anniversary reflections24:30 Apple security updates for Catalina and Big Sur33:50 Earnings call overview and record profits40:20 Services growth and device install base milestones46:10 Supply constraints and Wall Street reaction52:30 Shareholder meeting and financial outlook discussion Links:   Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Todayhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/apple-vision-pro-launched-two-years-ago/ Apple has just released security updates for Catalina and Big Surhttps://eclecticlight.co/2026/02/02/apple-has-just-released-security-updates-for-catalina-and-big-sur/ Apple's latest earnings report shocked Wall Street & tempered expectationshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/30/analysts-caught-flat-footed-as-iphone-supply-not-demand-capped-growth Apple keeps winning today by betting on tomorrowhttps://www.macworld.com/article/3042600/apple-keeps-winning-today-by-betting-on-tomorrow.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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    MacVoices Audio
    MacVoices #26078: Live! - New Home Architecture, A Vision Pro Anniversary, and Earnings Call Analysis

    MacVoices Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 32:41


    The MacVoices Live! panel dives into several topics including record earnings driven by strong iPhone demand and growing services revenue and how supply constraints and shifting Wall Street sentiment affects the future. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa discuss Apple's rare security updates for Catalina and Big Sur, the transition to the new Home architecture, and the two-year milestone of Vision Pro, reflecting on its software maturity and future potential.  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. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/chuck and use code "chuck" at checkout. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Show introduction and panel roll call 3:30 Live chat experiment and audience participation 6:45 Apple Home architecture transition reminder 11:40 Vision Pro two-year anniversary reflections 24:30 Apple security updates for Catalina and Big Sur 33:50 Earnings call overview and record profits 40:20 Services growth and device install base milestones 46:10 Supply constraints and Wall Street reaction 52:30 Shareholder meeting and financial outlook discussion Links:   Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/apple-vision-pro-launched-two-years-ago/ Apple has just released security updates for Catalina and Big Sur https://eclecticlight.co/2026/02/02/apple-has-just-released-security-updates-for-catalina-and-big-sur/ Apple's latest earnings report shocked Wall Street & tempered expectations https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/30/analysts-caught-flat-footed-as-iphone-supply-not-demand-capped-growth Apple keeps winning today by betting on tomorrow https://www.macworld.com/article/3042600/apple-keeps-winning-today-by-betting-on-tomorrow.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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. 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. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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.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

    PLUGHITZ Live Presents (Video)
    Navigating Emotions: Limbico Can Help Us Understand Ourselves Better

    PLUGHITZ Live Presents (Video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 11:55


    In recent years, the importance of mental health has gained unprecedented attention, with a growing recognition of the need for innovative solutions to address emotional well-being. One such solution is the AI-driven emotional awareness app, Limbico, which aims to help users cultivate a better understanding of their emotional states through advanced technology. Founded by Nati, who experienced a personal tragedy related to mental health, Limbico represents a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and emotional awareness.The Concept Behind LimbicoAt its core, Limbico is designed to empower users by enhancing their emotional awareness. Nati's journey began after losing a close friend to mental health issues at a young age, which profoundly influenced his perspective on life and the importance of emotional health. Recognizing that emotions are transient and do not define a person, Limbico seeks to provide users with an understanding of their mental states, allowing them to navigate through feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress without labeling themselves by these emotions.Unlike conventional mental health solutions that often require specialized hardware or therapy sessions, Limbico leverages existing wearable technology and smartphones to create a seamless user experience. By connecting to devices such as Apple Watches and Garmins, the app collects data on users' physical activity, sleep patterns, and communication habits. This data serves as the foundation for assessing a user's mental state and providing personalized insights and recommendations.The Role of Artificial IntelligenceThe innovative use of artificial intelligence in Limbico sets it apart from other mental health applications. The app acts as a constant companion, akin to an empathetic friend who observes and interprets users' daily activities. For instance, if a user typically sends an average of 100 texts a week and suddenly drops to 10, the AI recognizes this behavioral change as a potential indicator of emotional distress. However, it is important to note that Limbico does not rely solely on one data point; it synthesizes various factors to form a comprehensive understanding of the user's mental health.The AI's capacity to analyze diverse data inputs allows it to generate tailored insights. For example, if the app detects an increase in heart rate variability or poor sleep quality, it can initiate a conversation with the user, offering support and suggesting activities that align with their current emotional state. This proactive approach aims to foster a deeper connection between users and their emotional well-being, encouraging them to recognize that their feelings are temporary and manageable.User Experience and EngagementLimbico's design philosophy emphasizes user engagement without demanding excessive attention. Recognizing the challenges posed by modern technology, particularly the addictive nature of social media and mobile devices, the app aims to provide support without overwhelming users. Instead of requiring users to log in and actively engage with the app for extended periods, Limbico operates in the background, sending timely notifications and messages based on real-time data analysis.This approach not only respects users' time but also aligns with the app's goal of promoting emotional awareness in a non-intrusive manner. Users can interact with the app at their convenience, receiving insights and support tailored to their unique situations. The absence of a prescribed time commitment allows for a more organic integration of emotional awareness into users' daily lives.Future DirectionsWhile Limbico currently focuses on user experience, there are plans to expand its functionality to include features beneficial for mental health professionals. The potential for therapists to receive insights from the app could enhance their understanding of patients' progress between sessions. By incorporating feedback mechanisms that allow users to share their emotional data with therapists, Limbico could bridge the gap between self-awareness and professional support.Moreover, as the app evolves, there is the possibility of customizing the AI's voice and interaction style to better suit individual preferences, making the experience even more personal and relatable.ConclusionThe emergence of AI-driven emotional awareness apps like Limbico marks a transformative shift in how we approach mental health. By harnessing technology to foster emotional understanding and support, Limbico offers a promising solution for individuals seeking to navigate their emotional landscapes. As society continues to prioritize mental health, innovations like Limbico will play a crucial role in empowering individuals to take charge of their emotional well-being, ultimately contributing to a healthier, more aware society.Interview by Marlo Anderson of The Tech Ranch.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Secure your connection and unlock a faster, safer internet by signing up for PureVPN today.

    PLuGHiTz Live Special Events (Audio)
    Navigating Emotions: Limbico Can Help Us Understand Ourselves Better

    PLuGHiTz Live Special Events (Audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 11:55


    In recent years, the importance of mental health has gained unprecedented attention, with a growing recognition of the need for innovative solutions to address emotional well-being. One such solution is the AI-driven emotional awareness app, Limbico, which aims to help users cultivate a better understanding of their emotional states through advanced technology. Founded by Nati, who experienced a personal tragedy related to mental health, Limbico represents a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and emotional awareness.The Concept Behind LimbicoAt its core, Limbico is designed to empower users by enhancing their emotional awareness. Nati's journey began after losing a close friend to mental health issues at a young age, which profoundly influenced his perspective on life and the importance of emotional health. Recognizing that emotions are transient and do not define a person, Limbico seeks to provide users with an understanding of their mental states, allowing them to navigate through feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress without labeling themselves by these emotions.Unlike conventional mental health solutions that often require specialized hardware or therapy sessions, Limbico leverages existing wearable technology and smartphones to create a seamless user experience. By connecting to devices such as Apple Watches and Garmins, the app collects data on users' physical activity, sleep patterns, and communication habits. This data serves as the foundation for assessing a user's mental state and providing personalized insights and recommendations.The Role of Artificial IntelligenceThe innovative use of artificial intelligence in Limbico sets it apart from other mental health applications. The app acts as a constant companion, akin to an empathetic friend who observes and interprets users' daily activities. For instance, if a user typically sends an average of 100 texts a week and suddenly drops to 10, the AI recognizes this behavioral change as a potential indicator of emotional distress. However, it is important to note that Limbico does not rely solely on one data point; it synthesizes various factors to form a comprehensive understanding of the user's mental health.The AI's capacity to analyze diverse data inputs allows it to generate tailored insights. For example, if the app detects an increase in heart rate variability or poor sleep quality, it can initiate a conversation with the user, offering support and suggesting activities that align with their current emotional state. This proactive approach aims to foster a deeper connection between users and their emotional well-being, encouraging them to recognize that their feelings are temporary and manageable.User Experience and EngagementLimbico's design philosophy emphasizes user engagement without demanding excessive attention. Recognizing the challenges posed by modern technology, particularly the addictive nature of social media and mobile devices, the app aims to provide support without overwhelming users. Instead of requiring users to log in and actively engage with the app for extended periods, Limbico operates in the background, sending timely notifications and messages based on real-time data analysis.This approach not only respects users' time but also aligns with the app's goal of promoting emotional awareness in a non-intrusive manner. Users can interact with the app at their convenience, receiving insights and support tailored to their unique situations. The absence of a prescribed time commitment allows for a more organic integration of emotional awareness into users' daily lives.Future DirectionsWhile Limbico currently focuses on user experience, there are plans to expand its functionality to include features beneficial for mental health professionals. The potential for therapists to receive insights from the app could enhance their understanding of patients' progress between sessions. By incorporating feedback mechanisms that allow users to share their emotional data with therapists, Limbico could bridge the gap between self-awareness and professional support.Moreover, as the app evolves, there is the possibility of customizing the AI's voice and interaction style to better suit individual preferences, making the experience even more personal and relatable.ConclusionThe emergence of AI-driven emotional awareness apps like Limbico marks a transformative shift in how we approach mental health. By harnessing technology to foster emotional understanding and support, Limbico offers a promising solution for individuals seeking to navigate their emotional landscapes. As society continues to prioritize mental health, innovations like Limbico will play a crucial role in empowering individuals to take charge of their emotional well-being, ultimately contributing to a healthier, more aware society.Interview by Marlo Anderson of The Tech Ranch.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Secure your connection and unlock a faster, safer internet by signing up for PureVPN today.

    Break the Case with Jen Coffindaffer FBI
    Retired FBI Jen Coffindaffer and Cheryl McCollum Break Down Nancy Guthrie Disappearance — “This Was No Home Invasion”

    Break the Case with Jen Coffindaffer FBI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 55:18


    Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman described as independent, careful, and surrounded by watchful neighbors, vanished without a trace on February 1st after what should have been an ordinary evening. The true crime community and investigators alike have been gripped by the disturbing surveillance footage that now anchors this breaking news story. After enjoying games and dinner with her daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Sienna, Nancy was dropped off at her home. She entered through her garage, the door closed behind her, and within minutes her pacemaker disconnected from her Apple Watch. That was the last digital sign of life.What followed is at the center of this missing person investigation. Security cameras captured a masked individual lingering outside her home in the darkness. The suspect's behavior was anything but rushed. He moved methodically, manipulating a Nest camera, pulling flowers from the yard to obscure the lens instead of smashing it. He wore what appeared to be new clothing, a backpack filled to capacity, a holster that did not properly fit his firearm, and a mounted flashlight. The calculated, almost theatrical nature of his movements has led experts to question whether this was ever about robbery.Crime scene expert Cheryl McCollum joined the discussion to analyze the evidence. According to her professional assessment, this does not resemble a smash-and-grab burglary, nor does it align with a traditional ransom kidnapping. There have been no demands, no communication, no financial negotiation. An elderly woman with serious medical needs would not be an obvious target for trafficking. If money and opportunity are removed from the equation, investigators are left confronting a chilling possibility: revenge.The timeline raises even more troubling questions. The suspect remained at the property for 41 minutes. What was happening inside during that time? Was he alone? Was this premeditated surveillance culminating in a targeted abduction? With each passing day, the urgency intensifies. Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has become a haunting true crime mystery unfolding in real time, and the surveillance video may hold the key to solving it.#NancyGuthrie #CherylMcCollum #MissingPerson #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #KidnappingCase #UnsolvedMystery #CrimeScene #SurveillanceFootage #JusticeForNancy

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Nancy Guthrie: FBI Expert Says Ransom Notes Defy Every Known Pattern

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 69:12


    Ransom notes demanding six million dollars in Bitcoin have dominated the Nancy Guthrie case. But retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke — former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program — says the behavioral profile of those notes raises questions that go far beyond what's being discussed publicly.Three identical letters were sent to KOLD, a second Tucson station, and TMZ. They contained non-public details about Nancy's Apple Watch location, a destroyed floodlight, and what she was wearing. Harvey Levin called the notes "grammatically perfect" and "structured and layered." The FBI took them seriously. But the notes included no phone number, no email, no encrypted channel — no way for the family to respond at all.The family's public posture shifted from demanding proof of life to "we will pay" with no indication proof was ever provided. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told CNN the family's Saturday video was FBI-crafted. CNN's Josh Campbell confirmed the public plea means there is no private line of communication with anyone claiming to hold Nancy. A second message arrived Friday from a different IP with no demands and no proof of life. KOLD won't even call it a ransom note.Dreeke breaks down what legitimate ransom communication looks like, why this case deviates from every known pattern, and what the behavioral profile suggests about who wrote these letters and why. The Monday deadline passed. Six million dollars. A direct threat. And no one to pay it to.Meanwhile, drone footage captured deputies probing a septic tank Sunday morning. Three hours of forensic photography at Annie Guthrie's home Saturday night. The official line says no suspects. The ground investigation says something else entirely.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #SavannahGuthrie #RansomNote #TrueCrimeToday #BitcoinRansom #BehavioralAnalysis #TucsonArizona #MissingPersonJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Nancy Guthrie: The Ransom Notes No One Can Answer

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 69:12


    The ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case were supposed to be the roadmap. Three identical letters demanding six million dollars in Bitcoin. Grammatically perfect, according to Harvey Levin. Intimate knowledge of Nancy's home. Non-public details about her Apple Watch location, a destroyed floodlight, what she was wearing when she vanished. The FBI took them seriously. But these notes have become the case's central contradiction.Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, analyzed the behavioral profile of this communication. No phone number. No email. No encrypted channel. No way for the family to respond at all. The Monday deadline passed. Six million dollars demanded to no one.The family's posture shifted from demanding proof of life to "we will pay" — with no indication proof was ever provided. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe confirmed the Saturday video was FBI-crafted. CNN's Josh Campbell reported the public plea means there is no private line of communication with anyone claiming to hold Nancy. A second message arrived Friday from a different IP. No demands. No proof of life. KOLD won't even call it a ransom note.Dreeke breaks down what legitimate ransom communication looks like, why this case deviates from every known pattern, and what the behavioral profile suggests about who wrote these letters and why. Meanwhile, Fox Flight Team footage captured deputies probing a septic tank Sunday morning. Saturday night, three hours of forensic photography inside Annie Guthrie's home. Jennifer Coffindaffer called it "evidence extraction."Nancy's pacemaker disconnected February first. She has been without medication since. The official line says no suspects. The ground investigation says something else entirely.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #RansomNote #HiddenKillers #SavannahGuthrie #BitcoinRansom #BehavioralAnalysis #TucsonArizona #MissingPersonJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

    The Cell Phone Junkie
    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #1027

    The Cell Phone Junkie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 29:18


    T-Mobile launches live audio voice translation, Rivian launches an Apple Watch app, and phones are going to space. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com Twitter How to Listen:Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly

    Itchy and Bitchy
    Digital Health: The New Wild, Wild West

    Itchy and Bitchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 15:12 Transcription Available


    Karen unpacks the fast-growing world of digital health, from Apple Watch and smartphone apps to telehealth and new hospital tech that can improve care and streamline recovery at home. She also addresses the downsides, raising concerns around the security of these technologies.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    Tech Talk with Alan Perry
    Tech Talk – Feb. 14, 2026

    Tech Talk with Alan Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 91:57


    Alan Perry is joined by Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum, for the latest in tech news, tips, and deals. This week: Apple's critical OS 26.3 updates for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, warnings about Microsoft 365 scam emails, and practical advice to keep your devices secure.

    The Howie Carr Radio Network
    Epstein Gifted the Grifters: Private Jets, Purses and Spa Treatments, Plus Tim Walz Asking Feds for More Money | 2.13.26 - The Grace Curley Show Hour 1

    The Howie Carr Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 39:31


    The Epstein files exposed what he gifted to powerful people; sometimes, the gift was as simple as an Apple Watch. Plus, Gov. Tim Walz wants federal dollars to repair the damage caused by Minnesota rioters.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

    AppleInsider Podcast
    Siri delays, Health delays, and Apple Creator Studio limits on the AppleInsider Podcast

    AppleInsider Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 79:31


    News that the improved Siri is delayed don't fully ring true, but tales of Apple Health+ being at least trimmed down do. Plus Apple Creator Studio continues to have surprises for subscribers, all on the AppleInsider+ podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use  code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERSquarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on incremental improvementApple Creator Studio users are hitting generative AI usage limits far too soon600 Japanese companies want a free ride in Apple's ecosystemUK gets Apple and Google to agree to easy App Store changesOne song can ruin your entire Apple Music algorithm & there needs to be a fixHow to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlistDiscord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still badDiscord's upcoming safety update makes age verification hard to avoidFTC uses selective Apple News study to ask Apple to stop promoting 'leftist outlets'After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy2025 sales surge means one in four smartphones on Earth is an iPhoneSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:59) - Siri delays (17:35) - Apple Health+ (27:32) - Apple Creator Studio limits (41:23) - App Store worldwide (49:54) - Apple Music's algorithm (01:01:39) - Controversy Corner (01:11:26) - One in four smartphones ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    MacVoices Video
    MacVoices #26071: Live! - Meta Subscriptions, Epic and Google Get Cozy, Claude, Vimeo, Galaxy Trifold Pricing

    MacVoices Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 45:59


    Meta's subscription experiments, Epic's financial deal with Google and antitrust implications top the list of items addressed in this MacVoices Live! show. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden discuss concerns about AI guidelines and chatbot impacts on mental health, and the evolving future of platforms like Vimeo since their acquisition. The conversation also touches on foldable phone pricing and broader industry shifts shaping user experiences and competition.  MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/MACVOICES to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using offer code MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:05 Introduction and overview 07:38 Meta's subscription plans debate 09:54 Epic Games and Google deal implications 11:02 Concerns about AI guidelines and Claude 21:09 Chatbots and mental health discussion 26:55 Squarespace sponsor segment 28:37 Vimeo's future and market positioning 30:21 Galaxy Z tri-fold pricing analysis 35:02 Closing thoughts and wrap-up Links: Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/meta-to-test-premium-subscriptions-on-instagram-facebook-and-whatsapp/ Meta Is Being Sued Over Whether WhatsApp Really Encrypts Your Messages https://lifehacker.com/tech/meta-sued-whatsapp-encryption-claimsl Anthropic rewrites Claude's guiding principles—and entertains the idea that its AI might have ‘some kind of consciousness or moral status' https://fortune.com/2026/01/21/anthropic-claude-ai-chatbot-new-rules-safety-consciousness/ A-List creatives sign up to fight AI, say it enables 'theft at a grand scale' https://www.engadget.com/ai/a-list-creatives-sign-up-to-fight-ai-say-it-enables-theft-at-a-grand-scale-140000475.html TikTok is officially US-owned for American users, here's what's changing https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-is-officially-us-owned-for-american-users-heres-whats-changing/ Newsom says California is investigating TikTok for censoring ‘Trump-critical content' https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/gavin-newsom-tiktok-investigate-trump-epstein-minnesota/3836701/ Epic hypocrisy -- Google gets $800 million in 'Fortnite' antitrust settlement https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/23/epic-hypocrisy----google-gets-800-million-in-fortnite-antitrust-settlement How Vimeo Betrayed the Filmmakers Who Built It https://www.cined.com/how-vimeo-betrayed-the-filmmakers-who-built-it/ Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold U.S. Price Is Not at All Surprising https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-u-s-price-is-not-at-all-surprising-2000714196 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on X and see what he's up to. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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 @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.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

    In Touch with iOS
    408 - Home Camera Missing Persons,YouTube App on Vision Pro

    In Touch with iOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 74:17


    The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The panel discusses iOS 26.3 security updates, the launch of YouTube's native app on Apple Vision Pro, and improvements across Apple's platforms. They debate home security cameras and privacy, explore iPad multitasking enhancements, and break down the Apple Card's move from Goldman Sachs to Chase. Plus: YouTube TV bundles, T-Mobile's live call translation, and Apple's removal of iTunes wishlists. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary The episode kicks off with the release of iOS 26.3 and companion updates to iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. With more than 35 security fixes in iOS and iPadOS alone, the panel stresses the importance of updating immediately. They also discuss improvements to Android-to-iPhone transfer tools and Apple's continued cross-platform migration efforts. A major highlight this week is the long-awaited arrival of a native YouTube app on the Apple Vision Pro. The panel dives into immersive video support, spatial Olympic content, interface quirks, and how this finally elevates Vision Pro's entertainment value. Is this the turning point for mainstream Vision Pro adoption? The debate is lively. The conversation shifts into a thoughtful discussion about home security cameras, sparked by recent news events. Are devices from Ring, Eufy, and others increasing safety — or creating neighborhood surveillance grids? The panel explores privacy concerns, AI integration, cloud vs local storage, and whether user-controlled footage strikes the right balance. Accessibility features get some spotlight as Dave demonstrates Sound Recognition on iOS, including the ability to detect doorbells while wearing noise-canceling headphones — a small feature with meaningful real-world impact. iPadOS multitasking improvements are also examined. Window resizing, dock behavior, and multitasking toggles continue pushing the iPad closer to being a full laptop replacement, though muscle memory and discoverability remain challenges. Financial news rounds out the show as the Apple Card prepares to transition from Goldman Sachs to Chase. The panel discusses what stays the same, what might change, and open questions about the Apple Savings account. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple Releases visionOS 26.3 YouTube launches native app for Apple Vision Pro  YouTube Launches on Apple Vision Pro - MacRumors VisionPlay for YT App Beta this week. iOS 26.3 final version was released to the public this week.  Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 iOS 26.3 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here Update Now: iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 Fix Dozens of Security Vulnerabilities iOS 26.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.3 Apple Releases watchOS 26.3 Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.3 Apple Releases tvOS 26.3 Apple just released new updates for old versions of iOS, macOS, and iPadOS Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 - MacRumors In Touch With Mac this week Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3 Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro Other Topics Home Cameras & Missing Person Cases — Safety or Surveillance? The Smart Camera Landscape Ring Google Nest Cam Apple HomeKit Secure Video (wemo Doorbell Camera) Others Panel suggestion? Never Miss Your Doorbell While Wearing Headphones on iPhone iPadOS 26 multitasking got better when I changed this one setting - 9to5Mac Apple Card is moving to Chase, here's everything we know - 9to5Mac News Apple Acquires New Database App YouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles T-Mobile Launches Beta for Free Real-Time Call Translation on Any Phone Apple is Getting Rid of iTunes Wish Lists, Here's How to Save Yours Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary, ! With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X and BlueSky.  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

    Northwest Florida Fishing Report
    You're Wearing Your Kill Switch Wrong, and It Could Cost You Your Life

    Northwest Florida Fishing Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 48:02


    In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya and co-host Butch Thierry step away from the usual bite breakdown to deliver a wintertime episode that can save lives on the water. They focus on boating safety, complacency, and the small gear decisions that matter most when something goes wrong fast. On the safety side, they sit down with Capt. Larry Higgins, owner of KWiggler Lures, who shares a firsthand account of a low-light boating collision in a bayou that ended with him ejected from the boat and suffering multiple hip fractures. Larry explains how quickly the situation developed, why being close to the bank in shallow water likely kept the outcome from being far worse, and how an Apple Watch became a critical communication tool when phones were lost in the chaos. They also dig into the biggest takeaway from the incident: you can be wearing a kill switch and still be wearing it wrong. Larry breaks down how his bungee-style lanyard looped around his wrist nearly failed to pull free, the importance of attaching the lanyard to a reliable point that will not rip out, and why testing your kill switch should be part of your routine. The episode closes with practical winter safety priorities—wearing a PFD you will actually keep on, keeping signaling gear accessible, and building habits that reduce risk no matter what other boaters do.   Sponsors: Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Coastal Connection EXP Realty AFTCO SlipSki Solutions Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor Hilton's Realtime Navigator

    feelgoodery
    Lesser-Known Ways Tech Can Reveal Your Health Patterns

    feelgoodery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 29:54


    Today, we're breaking down how to get more out of the tech you might already own . . . from your Apple Watch to the Health app,  and how to use it to actually understand your body better (without becoming obsessive).We're covering:✔️ The sleep data most people misunderstand, and what actually matters✔️ A newer feature that could flag something serious while you're asleep✔️ The menstrual health tool that gives women back context medicine historically ignored✔️ The heart metric that quietly predicts long-term health✔️ The 30-second test you can run from your wrist if something feels “off”✔️ The fitness trend tracker that helps you avoid burnout (not just push harder)✔️ The hidden app that ties everything together — and lets you walk into appointments with real dataPlus: why this information is insight, not diagnosis , and how to use it without losing trust in your own body.Got a “feelgood thing” to submit? DM me on Instagram @itskyleb or email info@kylebuchanan.ca to be featured on the show!Thank you for being part of this space. 

    MacVoices Video
    MacVoices #26068: Apple Info Leaked, Camo vs. Apple, Pantone, Adobe AI, and Android in Utah

    MacVoices Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 35:03


    A multi-topic discussion in this MacVoices Live! session starts with a Luxshare cyberattack that may have exposed Apple product plans, raising concerns about ransom demands and security implications. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also examine Camo's lawsuit against Apple over Continuity Camera, Utah's proposal to make Android its official OS, Pantone's affordable color-matching kit, and Adobe Acrobat's AI-generated presentations and “podcasts,” debating the value and risks of AI-created media.  MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/MACVOICES to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using offer code MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:30 Luxshare cyberattack and Apple product leaks05:45 Camo lawsuit against Apple15:56 Utah's Android “official OS” proposal17:48 Pantone's affordable color-matching kit22:41 Adobe AI presentations and audio generation33:29 Broader thoughts on AI and media creation Links: Apple's Secret Product Plans Stolen in Luxshare Cyberattackhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/21/apple-product-plans-stolen-in-luxshare-cyberattack/ Camo developer sues Apple for copying its tech with Continuity Camerahttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/27/camo-developer-sues-apple-for-copying-its-tech-with-continuity-camera/ Utah senator has nothing better to do than officially troll iPhone usershttps://www.macworld.com/article/3040234/utah-senator-has-nothing-better-to-do-than-officially-troll-iphone-users.html Pantone just made a color matching starter kit for only $99https://www.fastcompany.com/91478571/pantone-capsule-the-ultimate-color-matching-starter-kit Adobe Acrobat can now generate presentations and audio podcasts from your documentshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/adobe-acrobat-can-now-generate-presentations-and-audio-podcasts-from-your-documents-140000146.htm 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 embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, 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 @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on X and see what he's up to. 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., @jgamet@mastodon.social 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 @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. 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 @provuejim@techhub.social 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 @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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    MacBreak Weekly (Audio)
    MBW 1011: Oy and Whoop! - iPhones to the Moon!

    MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 136:43


    Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

    All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)
    MacBreak Weekly 1011: Oy and Whoop!

    All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 136:43 Transcription Available


    Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

    MacBreak Weekly (Video HI)
    MBW 1011: Oy and Whoop! - iPhones to the Moon!

    MacBreak Weekly (Video HI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 136:43


    Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

    Radio Leo (Audio)
    MacBreak Weekly 1011: Oy and Whoop!

    Radio Leo (Audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 136:43 Transcription Available


    Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

    Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum
    Nancy Guthrie Missing: Blood, Bitcoin, and a Story That Doesn't Add Up

    Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 50:05 Transcription Available


    When 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home, investigators were quickly faced with blood evidence and ransom claims that did not align with standard abduction patterns. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum, retired NYPD homicide detectives Dan Murphy and Tom Smith, and forensic pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee assess why blood at the scene, a prolonged presence inside the home, and Nancy’s medical vulnerabilities undermine the ransom narrative. The panel also examines investigative decisions and evidence handling that may shape accountability. For those looking to catch up further as the situation develops, additional coverage and updates can be found on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Highlights: • (0:00) Sheryl McCollum welcomes listeners, introduces the Nancy Guthrie case, and brings in Dan Murphy, Tom Smith, and Dr. Priya Banerjee • (1:30) Savannah Guthrie’s early silence and why not using her platform immediately raised concern • (2:15) Blood at the scene, smashed cameras, and why this should have been treated as an abduction from the start • (4:15) Interior crime scenes, early release, and how evidence integrity can be compromised • (4:45) Dr. Priya Banerjee on age, blood thinners, cardiac disease, and stress-related death • (7:15) The 41-minute timeline inside the home and why it defies kidnapping patterns • (8:30) Delayed ransom demands, media involvement, and why the timing doesn’t track • (12:15) Lights left on inside the house and behavior inconsistent with covert abduction • (13:30) Bitcoin ransom logic and why mixed-payment demands raise red flags • (14:15) A robbery-gone-wrong scenario and what happens if the victim recognizes the offenders • (16:15) Chronic pain, medication dependency, and why prolonged captivity is medically unlikely • (19:00) Family video statements, proof-of-life questions, and linguistics shifts investigators notice • (21:00) Reactionary law enforcement activity and repeated returns to the scene • (24:30) Pacemakers, Apple Watch connectivity, and what technology may still reveal • (28:30) Leadership optics, media interference, and the impact of active investigations • (36:45) Reward amounts, chain of custody concerns, and courtroom implications • (41:30) Final thoughts from the panel on recovery efforts, investigative outlook, accountability, and why Sheryl believes it was never about the money Guest Bio: Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Dan Murphy is a retired NYPD Detective-Sergeant with extensive experience in homicide, major case investigations, and counterterrorism. During his career, he served in units including the Major Case Squad and the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. Since retiring from law enforcement, Dan has served as Chief Security officer for U.S. Bancorp, co-authored Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program, and co-hosts the podcast Gold Shields. Tom Smith is a retired NYPD detective and 2024 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee. Over 30 years of service, he worked in patrol, narcotics, and robbery investigations and spent 17 years working with the FBI/NYPD on the Joint Terrorism Task Force, including an overseas deployment to Afghanistan. Tom co-hosts the podcast Gold Shields, lectures on criminal justice and terrorism, and provides investigative commentary for national media outlets. Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum • Instagram: @officialzone7podcast Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life,Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist, releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Swans-Dont-Swim-in-a-Sewer/Sheryl-Mac-McCollum/9798895652824 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Nancy Guthrie: FBI Expert Says Ransom Notes Don't Match Real Kidnapping

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 20:15


    The Monday ransom deadline is here in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance — six million dollars in Bitcoin, a reported threat on her life — and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke says the behavioral profile of these ransom notes has never matched a legitimate kidnapping-for-ransom.Three identical letters were sent to KOLD, a second Tucson station, and TMZ containing non-public details about Nancy's home — her Apple Watch location, a destroyed floodlight, what she was wearing. Harvey Levin called the note "grammatically perfect." The FBI took them seriously. But there was no phone number, no email, no way for the family to respond.The family shifted from demanding proof of life to saying "we will pay" in a Saturday video that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told CNN was crafted with FBI hostage negotiators. CNN's Josh Campbell confirmed the public plea means no private communication channel exists. A second message arrived Friday — no demands, no proof of life. KOLD is calling it "a message," not a ransom note.On True Crime Today, Dreeke breaks down what legitimate kidnapping communication looks like, why this case deviates from every known pattern, and what the behavioral profile of these notes suggests about who wrote them and why. The deadline is here. And nobody can explain how this adds up to a real kidnapping.Robin Dreeke is a retired FBI Special Agent and former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program with twenty-one years of service.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #RansomNote #RobinDreeke #FBI #TrueCrimeToday #BitcoinRansom #TrueCrime #Tucson #MissingPersonJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Nancy Guthrie Case: The Ransom Demands That Don't Add Up

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 17:39


    Ransom notes demanding millions in bitcoin were sent to media outlets — not to Nancy Guthrie's family. The notes reference an Apple Watch and a floodlight from the property. Two deadlines were set. But the FBI says there has been no proof of life, no follow-up communication, and one person has already been arrested for filing a fake demand.The FBI has escalated to jointly working the case with Pima County. More than a hundred investigators are deployed. A fifty-thousand-dollar reward is posted. FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke is personally embedded and told reporters that in a normal kidnapping, there would be contact by now.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer — with twenty-two years in the Bureau — breaks down why the ransom communications are the biggest tell in this case. She explains what sending demands to the press instead of the family signals to investigators, how the FBI distinguishes real demands from opportunists, why AI has fundamentally changed proof-of-life verification, and what happens operationally when ransom deadlines pass in silence.This is the FBI playbook for a kidnapping at scale — from someone who has worked cases just like this one.#NancyGuthrie #TrueCrimeToday #FBI #RansomNotes #Kidnapping #JenniferCoffindaffer #CatalinaFoothills #TucsonAZ #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Nancy Guthrie — Ransom Notes Sent to Media, Not Family | Fmr. FBI Agent Reacts

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 17:39


    The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Catalina Foothills home has escalated rapidly. The FBI is now jointly running the investigation with Pima County. More than a hundred investigators are working the case. A fifty-thousand-dollar reward has been posted. And ransom notes were sent not to the Guthrie family or to law enforcement — but to media outlets including TMZ and local Tucson stations.Those notes reportedly reference an Apple Watch and a floodlight, demand millions in bitcoin, and carry two deadlines. The FBI says there has been no proof of life and no follow-up communication. One person has already been arrested for filing an imposter ransom demand.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer brings twenty-two years of Bureau experience to break down what the ransom communications are actually telling investigators. She explains how the FBI coordinates a hundred-person operation, why sending demands to the press is a red flag for investigators, what the Bureau accepts as legitimate proof of life when AI can now fabricate video and audio, and what happens behind the scenes when ransom deadlines pass with nothing but silence.FBI SAC Heith Janke said in a normal kidnapping there would be contact by now. There hasn't been. Coffindaffer explains what that means.#NancyGuthrie #FBI #RansomNotes #JenniferCoffindaffer #Kidnapping #CatalinaFoothills #PimaCounty #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcastJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Nancy Guthrie: Blood Evidence, Smashed Cameras, and a 2 A.M. Disconnect

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 40:55


    The eighty-four-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. But investigators may know exactly when she was taken—thanks to her pacemaker.According to law enforcement sources, Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple Watch at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday. It didn't malfunction. It lost its Bluetooth connection when Nancy was physically moved out of range. The watch was left inside. That disconnect is what investigators are using to narrow down the abduction window.The crime scene evidence is disturbing. Multiple cameras at the property were smashed. The back door was left wide open. Blood was found inside the home and at the front door stoop. Retired FBI agent Maureen O'Connell analyzed footage and said the round blood droplets suggest Nancy may have been carried out.Then the investigation took an unusual turn. Roughly thirty hours after the initial response, the scene was released—tape came down, activity slowed. Without explanation, everything reversed. Crime scene tape went back up. Multiple agencies surged in. Canine units arrived. Grid searches focused on the garage. Something pulled investigators back with urgency.The investigation has reportedly turned toward family as standard procedure. Annie Guthrie's vehicle was impounded. FBI agents spent two hours at her home. Reports of ransom-style messages referencing cryptocurrency remain unverified. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a plea specifically requesting proof of life—language that signals concern about the credibility of communications received.Nancy cannot walk fifty yards unassisted and requires daily medication that could be fatal if missed. Past the seventy-two-hour mark. When asked if they believe she's alive, Sheriff Nanos said: "We hope we are." A retired FBI agent was blunter: the blood evidence "let the air out of my tires."#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #TodayShow #Tucson #Kidnapping #MissingPerson #CatalinaFoothills #FBI #TrueCrimeToday #BreakingNewsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

    The Megyn Kelly Show
    New Details About Guthrie Ransom Notes as DEADLINE Passes, and Notable Disappearance Timeline Change, with Ashleigh Banfield and More | Ep. 1247

    The Megyn Kelly Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 139:51


    Megyn Kelly is joined by Ashleigh Banfield, host of Drop Dead Serious, to discuss new details about Savannah Guthrie's emotional video appeal about her missing mother, its similarities to the movie "Silence of the Lambs," why the messaging from the family appears carefully coordinated with law enforcement, what Banfield's source is now saying about who "may be" the "prime suspect" in the Nancy Guthrie case, the latest about a car being taken into evidence, disturbing attempts to exploit the Guthrie family with fake ransom demands, how the timeline surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance appears to have changed, the critical missing hour before police were called, conflicting statements about the cameras at the home, how these shifting details are fueling concern about the investigation, and more. Plus, Jim Fitzgerald, co-host of "Cold Red Podcast," Chad Ayers, former SWAT team leader, and Jonathan Gilliam, FBI special agent, to discuss new DNA evidence at Nancy Guthrie's home, why a 41-minute window is highly unusual in an abduction, what the extended time inside the home suggests about the perpetrator, inconsistencies in the timeline, the strange details in the ransom note allegedly tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the specific references to the Apple Watch placement, how investigators are assessing whether it's a hoax or real, and more. Banfield: https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousFitzgerald: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdRedPodcast-tb2lb/featured Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF.ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription orderSimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off any new system!  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.