Podcast appearances and mentions of kirk mcelhearn

We talk about double albums, which used to be a thing back in the LP day. They were special, because having an album with twice the music was (almost always) great. But they disappeared starting with the CD era and, now with digital, they don't exist any more. We talk about great double albums. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes Rolling Stone Readers' Poll: The 10 Greatest Double Albums of All Time (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/readers-poll-the-10-greatest-double-albums-of-all-time-19606/) The Next Track: Episode #191 - Exile on Monday (https://www.thenexttrack.com/194) Blinded by the Light (2019 film) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blinded_by_the_Light_(2019_film)) Our next tracks: Blinded By the Light (https://amzn.to/45uOq8u) Echo & The Bunnymen: Porcupine (https://amzn.to/4n73Oyf) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is always the first glimpse at what we can look forward to with new Apple software, including a peek at the photo capabilities of the next iPhones. And with iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass interface, things are going to look a lot different in the fall. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-188-wwdc25)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) WWDC 2025 Keynote (https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2025/101/) The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity (https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/illusion-of-thinking) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Doug and Kirk discuss some of the things they like and dislike about the current state of audio equipment and the music industry. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes RIAA equalization - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAA_equalization) Cable sheathing (https://amzn.to/4mM9f5k) Our next tracks: Traffic: The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (https://amzn.to/43EUI2Q) Sonic Youth: Rather Ripped (https://amzn.to/43VAFhT) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

We know, it seems like we just talked about AI in photography, but the field is moving pretty fast. Google announced improvements to their generative AI models, which are both impressive and sloppy at the same time. We also look at new AI-based landscape masking tools in Lightroom, speculate on what WWDC could bring to Apple's Photo app, and more. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-187-more-ai)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Notebook LM (https://notebooklm.google.com) Google I/O ‘25 Keynote (https://io.google/2025/explore/google-keynote-1) Google SynthID (https://deepmind.google/science/synthid/) Lightroom Landscape AI Masking (https://jkost.com/blog/2025/04/ai-masking-for-landscape-photography-in-lightroom-classic.html), Julieanne Kost MacWhisper (https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper) Skylum Luminar Mobile (https://skylum.com/luminar-mobile) Kai's Power Tools 3.0 - Macintosh Repository (https://www.macintoshrepository.org/18362-kai-s-power-tools-3-0) Snapshots: Jeff: Anker 737 Power Bank (https://amzn.to/4dKyPUz) Kirk: Steve Reich: Collected Works (https://amzn.to/43qZAsg) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Doug has been a gamer for a long time, but Kirk only recently converted. We talk about how gaming is part of our leisure activity. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes Batman: Arkham Asylum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Asylum) Assassin's Creed Shadows (https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/shadows) Escape from Tarkov (https://www.escapefromtarkov.com) The Long Dark (https://www.thelongdark.com) Stardew Valley (https://www.stardewvalley.net/) Stray (https://annapurnainteractive.com/en/games/stray?ref=website-popularity) Our next tracks: Pink Floyd At Pompeii - MCMLXXII (https://amzn.to/4mIb8QT) Guided by Voices: Universe Room (https://amzn.to/3H3yAYa) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

It's another photo book! We're joined by photographer Markus Naarttijärvi and publisher Daniel Agee to talk about Markus's new book A Surrender. When we last talked to Daniel, he was at photo service Glass, but now he's struck out on his own to form the publishing company Good Fight, and A Surrender is the first title. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Guests: Markus Naarttijärvi: Glass (https://glass.photo/tmn) Daniel Agee: Glass (https://glass.photo/daniel/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-186-surrender)) A Surrender (https://www.goodfight.co/a-surrender), by Markus Naarttijärvi Good Fight (https://www.goodfight.co/) Markus's “Sad Boy” Playlist, Arctic Noir (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uRmhYSTeuhUDccjrRnmre?si=NdbxnNvPQr2MSBwG2CSjSQ&pi=nv3x68i8S_GC3) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

AI is everywhere. It hasn't really affected music yet, or has it? Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Perplexity (https://www.perplexity.ai) Microsoft made an ad with generative AI and nobody noticed (https://www.theverge.com/news/656104/microsoft-surface-ad-generative-ai-copilot-intel) How Daydreaming Can Enhance Creativity for Fiction Writers (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-daydreaming-can-enhance-creativity-for-fiction-writers) The Next Track: Episode #305: Timo Andres on Steve Reich's Collected Works (https://www.thenexttrack.com/310) Sonatas and Interludes - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonatas_and_Interludes) Our next tracks: John Cage, Sonatas and Interludes, James Tenney (https://amzn.to/4jK2uPm) Corey Harris: Greens From the Garden (https://amzn.to/44XhYeA) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Quintin Lake traversed the Coast of Britain over several years, photographing and documenting the journey. Now, he's turned his well-received project into a new photo book called The Perimeter. We welcome Quintin back to PhotoActive not just as a guest, but as an in-person guest with Kirk in his house in the UK. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-185-perimeter)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Book: The Perimeter, by Quintin Lake (https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/463388/the-perimeter-by-lake-quintin/9781529154450), Penguin UK The Perimeter, by Quintin Lake (https://amzn.to/3RL93Fy) Book (Amazon US) The Perimeter, by Quintin Lake (https://amzn.to/4jZAgjC) Book (Amazon UK) The Project: Quintin Lake home page (http://quintinlake.com) Quintin Lake on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quintinlake/) The Perimeter project (http://www.theperimeter.uk) The Perimeter FAQ (https://theperimeter.uk/faq/) Episode 10: Quintin Lake's Long Walk (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-10-quintin-lake) Episode 82: Quintin Lake Returns (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-82-quintin) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

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The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing, but it is to cyber criminals. And we've got another reason why phishing scammers love Google services. Show Notes: Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1 address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities Josh: Here's why you should stay on the very latest Apple OS Technical analysis of CVE-2025-31201 Apple drops ‘available now' from Apple Intelligence page AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk Cookie-Bite attack PoC uses Chrome extension to steal session tokens OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google Phishers abuse Google OAuth to spoof Google in DKIM replay attack Whisky development ends on macOS to help Wine flourish Is 2025 the year of Mac gaming? Top 5 reasons to be a Mac gamer Instagram Launches 'Edits' App to Replace CapCut Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Wired editor Chris Anderson came up with the idea of "the long tail" in 2004, suggesting that older books, music, and other creative works would continue to sell in small amounts, making enough money over time for these creators to survive. He was wrong. Very wrong. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Chris Anderson, The Long Tail (https://www.wired.com/2004/10/tail/) (Wired) Darkside at Coachella (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkktgOxDPJo) (unfortunately, the full video is no longer available; here's one song that's on YouTube) Very Seldom Casual, on uncertain.fm (https://www.uncertainfm.com/shows/vsc) Our next tracks: Yasunori Imamura: J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 2 (https://amzn.to/4jK2uPm) Joe Strummer 002: The Mescaleros Years (https://amzn.to/4itNiVt) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth considering. Show Notes: Apple to Analyze User Data on Devices to Bolster AI Technology Understanding Aggregate Trends for Apple Intelligence Using Differential Privacy Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1 address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities Buy Refurbished Tech to Avoid Tariffs What you should know before buying refurbished gadgets Chinese Android Phones Shipped with Fake WhatsApp, Telegram Apps Targeting Crypto Users Researcher uncovers dozens of sketchy Chrome extensions with 4 million installs Google: Our 2024 Ads Safety Report shows how we use AI to safeguard consumers Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

The US government has begun to impose high tariffs on goods brought in from nearly every country in the world. Since most camera gear is made in Japan and China, what does this mean for the industry and, more important, for your own purchasing decisions? Since the policies are changing by the day, we decided to release this episode a week early. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-184-tariffs)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

We discuss new US tariffs placed on China might affect the price of Apple products in the coming months. We now know more about how a journalist was added to a supposedly private Signal chat among White House officials. Researchers claim any Bluetooth device can be converted to behave like an AirTag tracker. And we've got a few ideas and tricks on how you can use the buttons on your iPhone and iPad. Show Notes: You Should Think About Replacing Your iPhone — Now How the Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg got added to the White House Signal group chat Apple sometimes shows “Maybe:” based on what the sender claims To turn this feature off, go to Settings > Apps > Contacts > Siri, then turn off Show Contact Suggestions Why you see “Maybe” before contacts on iPhone, and how to fix it UK Court Rejects Government Secrecy in Apple's Fight Against Backdoor Request Lazarus Group Targets Job Seekers With ClickFix Tactic to Deploy GolangGhost Malware Tracking You from a Thousand Miles Away! Turning a Bluetooth Device into an Apple AirTag Google fixes Android zero-days exploited in attacks, 60 other flaws Microsoft April 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes exploited zero-day, 134 flaws Everything you can do with the buttons on your iPhone or iPad Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Composer and pianist Timo Andres wrote extensive listening notes for the new box set of Steve Reich's Collected Works. We talk with him about this composer whose work over the past five decades has been incredibly influential. "I went everyone to listen to music in a more abstract way." Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Timo Andres (https://www.andres.com) Timo Andres on The Next Track (https://www.thenexttrack.com/guests/timo-andres) Steve Reich: Collected Works (https://amzn.to/3FZSZgd) Will Hermes (https://substack.com/@willhermes) Our next tracks: Grateful Dead: Reckoning (https://amzn.to/42p7oKq) Ron Wood: I've Got My Own Album To Do (https://amzn.to/43FKz7H) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. Special Guest: Timo Andres.

With the bonkers success of the Fujifilm X100VI, it seemed only a matter of time before Fuji made a compact camera based around its GFX medium format line. That's the recently-announced GFX100RF, a new compact-ish, 100 megapixel, fixed-lens, $5,000 camera. We look at the inventions and the tradeoffs incorporated into this high-res entrant into the compact field. (Image: Fujifilm) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-183-fuji-gfx100rf)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fujifilm GFX100RF (https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/gfx100rf/) Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) Fujifilm GFX100RF review: one sensor, nine cameras (https://www.theverge.com/reviews/633769/fuji-gfx-100rf-review-medium-format-compact-camera), The Verge Fujifilm GFX100RF Review: An X100 All Grown Up (https://petapixel.com/2025/03/20/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review-an-x100-all-grown-up/), PetaPixel Leica Q3 vs. FujiFilm GFX100RF size comparison (https://leicarumors.com/2025/03/23/leica-q3-vs-fujifilm-gfx100rf-size-comparison.aspx/), Leica Rumors Episode 159: Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-159-fuji-x100vi) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

The latest macOS Sequoia update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsuit that could have far reaching effects for digital media sales. And Apple is not the only company that over promises and under delivers on AI features. Show Notes: Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today iOS 18.4 Bug Seemingly Resurrects Previously Deleted iPhone Apps Apple Intelligence is now available on Vision Pro Apple Hit With $5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Over eBooks Availability Arc browser for macOS didn't get zero-day patched last week Phishing platform 'Lucid' behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks It's not just Apple Intelligence: Alexa+ also launching without key features Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

An update is coming to Apple's AirPods Max headphones, and we'll tell you what Apple isn't telling you about its new features. Apple spends billions on it, but who is watching Apple TV Plus? Compared to the other streaming services, it doesn't look like a lot. And we take a look at gaming on the Mac just as some big titles are coming to the marketplace. Show Notes: Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) returns June 9–13 Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2 m) — U.S. $39.00 Apple TV Plus is reportedly losing $1 billion per year Steam game store exploited to push malware—twice in 2 months iMessage scams on the rise: Tax refunds and toll payments Should you delete your 23andMe account data? Bankruptcy and privacy concerns This week, Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud Google fixes Chrome zero-day exploited in espionage campaign Is 2025 the year of Mac gaming? Top 5 reasons to be a Mac gamer Apple silicon Explained in 56 seconds (MKBHD video) Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

The Grateful Dead released a big box set that Kirk will not buy, leading Doug and Kirk to discuss box sets of CDs. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Enjoying The Ride, Grateful Dead (https://store.dead.net/en/grateful-dead/special-collections/60th-anniversary/enjoying-the-ride-dead.net-exclusive-%5B60-cd%5D/081227813048.html) Grateful Dead Complete Europe '72 Box Set (https://kirkville.com/coming-soon-grateful-dead-complete-europe-72-box-set/) New Live Release from Yes: Progeny, Seven Concerts from 1972 (https://kirkville.com/coming-soon-new-live-release-from-yes-progeny-seven-concerts-from-1972/) Why Box Sets Are Stuck in the Past (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/where-are-new-music-box-sets-1235229328/) Vinyl and packaging manufacturer, Key Production Group, reveals its predictions for vinyl and physical music releases in 2025 (https://www.recordoftheday.com/news-and-press/vinyl-and-packaging-manufacturer-key-production-group-reveals-its-predictions-for-vinyl-and-physical-music-releases-in-2025) Steve Reich: Collected Works (https://amzn.to/424qaGO) Our next tracks: J.S. Bach: The Art of Fugue — Phantasm Viol Consort (https://www.phantasm-consort.com/recordings/js-bach-the-art-of-fugue) Mose Allison: The Best of Mose Allison (https://amzn.to/3FHxHnx) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Adobe has released Photoshop for iPhone, a bonafide version of real Photoshop, not to be confused with Photoshop Express or other earlier variations. We take a look at this new app with one main question in our minds: Who is this for? A programming note: Toward the end of the episode we talk about using the Remove tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, but Jeff forgot to take screenshots. When he tried to reproduce the same actions later, he didn't get the same results as described while we were doing it. So we apologize that we don't have visuals to accompany what we're describing. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-182-ps-iphone)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Photoshop on iPhone (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/app.html) Episode 181: Leica Lux Grip and App for iPhone (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-181-leica-lux) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not. Show Notes: Apple's Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users US Mac growth suggests Microsoft may have done Apple a huge favor Desktop Windows Version Market Share Worldwide FBI Denver Warns of Online File Converter Scam Are “corrupt my file” sites safe? Here's why to avoid corrupt-a-file services Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud Password reuse is rampant: nearly half of observed user logins are compromised Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views. Show Notes: Apple and Google patch zero-day vulnerability used to hack iPhones France rejects controversial encryption backdoor provision Apple challenging legality of UK's secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance Don't expect cheaper iCloud storage as Apple wins another monopoly lawsuit New XCSSET malware adds new obfuscation, persistence techniques to infect Xcode projects Mac malware exposed: XCSSET, an advanced new threat US cities warn of wave of unpaid parking phishing texts Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri' Apple Intelligence Features Apple Adds Disclosure About Delayed Siri Features to iPhone 16 Pages Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

We muse on our dream home audio setups, the enshittification of streaming TV, and Doug explains how he has music in his bathroom. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Ruark 100 series (https://www.ruarkaudio.com/products/100-series) Towards Zero (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0028c7p/towards-zero) Episode #48 – Musician Dave Harrington of DARKSIDE and the Dave Harrington Group on Music Between Genres (https://www.thenexttrack.com/49) Our next tracks: Darkside: Nothing (https://amzn.to/3R1ybHv) David Johansen: David Johansen (https://amzn.to/3FnuBVG) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Two episodes ago Jeff expressed cynicism about iPhone add-ons that try to make the phone more like a traditional camera. And yet here we are looking at Kirk's new Leica LUX Grip accessory...and not hating it? Learn about why this could be the camera grip for the iPhone that succeeds where others falter, and how the Leica LUX app does some very smart things in the name of photography. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-181-leica-lux)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fjorden Grip (https://shop.fjorden.co/en-us) Leica LUX Grip (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/mobile/lux-grip) Leica LUX App (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/leica-apps/leica-lux) Episode 179: iPhone Camera Accessories (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-179-iphone-add-ons) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive iPhone, and it just may be all the phone you need. And why do the new iPads not support Apple's most advertised feature? Show Notes: Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color iPod+HP — How Steve Jobs Fleeced Carly Fiorina Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever iPhone 16e Review: An iPhone That's Good Enough for Most People 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' to debut in March for Mac and iPad Our eight-year-old daughter spent £8,500 on the Apple app store Apple announces M3 Ultra—and says not every generation will see an “Ultra” chip Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, and if they aren't your thing, we have a remedy. Beware of new malware disguised as an update to your favorite browser. And the Chrome browser will be dropping support for a bunch of ad blockers. Show Notes: Apple is bringing Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro Apple Says iOS 18.4 Will Be Released in April With These New Features How to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac Apple Releases First visionOS 2.4 Beta With Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery and More Apple pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption feature in the UK New FrigidStealer infostealer infects Macs via fake browser updates Beware: PayPal "New Address" feature abused to send phishing emails Exploits for unpatched Parallels Desktop flaw give root on Macs Firefox continues Manifest V2 support as Chrome disables MV2 ad-blockers End of Support for uBO on Chrome / Chromium browsers Google Confirms Gmail To Ditch SMS Code Authentication Amazon announces AI upgrade for Alexa Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

We rant about compilations in Apple's music app, and some other annoyances. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Doug's AppleScripts (https://dougscripts.com/itunes/index.php) Take Control of Apple Media Apps (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-media-apps/) Very Seldom Casual: UncertainFM (https://www.uncertainfm.com/shows/vsc) Apple Music Classical (Mostly) Plays the Right Chords - TidBITS (https://tidbits.com/2023/03/29/apple-music-classical-mostly-plays-the-right-chords/) Our next tracks: Bears Sonic Journals: Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, Before We Were Them (https://amzn.to/4k8GT42) Spirit: Clear (https://amzn.to/4kdjJcV) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

On this week's episode we welcome David Young, photographer and author of the new book A Brief History of Photography: From the Very Beginning to the Age of Digital. It may feel like photography is only a little more than a hundred years old, but the principles of the art, from lens design to chemistry, have been around for centuries. We had a great conversation about things that surprised David while researching the book, the long obsession with ultra-wide apertures, and more. Author photo courtesy of Alex Hurst (Ireland). Guest: David Young (https://furnfeather.ca/Contact.html), Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/), Book (https://furnfeather.ca) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-180-young)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) A Brief History of Photography (https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/a-brief-history-of-photography/ref/251/?campaign=PhotoActive), by David Young (RockyNook.com). Use code YOUNG40 at checkout for 40% off! A Brief History of Photography (https://furnfeather.ca/), by David Young (other resellers) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Black Doves (https://www.netflix.com/title/81682935) Kirk's snapshot: Bloom: Living World (https://www.enoshop.co.uk/bloom), Brian Eno Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Apple replaces the entry level iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e. Does the "e" stand for extravagant pricing? We now have more details about the security patches in Apple's most recent operating system updates. iPhones sold in China will now have government mandated filters managing search results. And is it time to start worrying about the delays in Apple Intelligence features. Show Notes: Apple's New iPhone 16e - Is this the iPhone for Almost Everyone? Introducing iPhone 16e - February 19 (Apple video) iPhone 16e - Apple product page Compare iPhone models TikTok Returns to Apple's App Store Apple launches Apple TV app for Android phones and tablets iOS 18.3.1 zero-day patch has been reverse-engineered Mark Gurman: Siri overhaul may not arrive with iOS 18.4 in April—more likely 18.5 in May Apple Plans to Overhaul China iPhones With AI by Middle of Year Valve removes “PirateFi” Steam game that contained malware “Aptoid” alternate app marketplace offers sketchy apps in EU Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Security is the main focus of Apple's just released operating system updates. A new edition of the Powerbeats Pro earbuds is out that may be better than Apple's AirPods Pro. Apple now permits moving digital purchases between Apple Accounts. And there's more talk about getting Apple to provide a global back door to encrypted iCloud data. Show Notes: Gurman: iPhone SE 4 Coming 'By Next Week,' Other Announcements Starting Tomorrow iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 patch second Apple zero-day of 2025 Powerbeats Pro 2 Migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another Apple Account AppleCare Plus is getting more expensive UK's secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global emergency, say critics iCloud data security overview DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers Texas Bans DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8 on Government Devices DeepSeek prohibited in New York government devices Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024 Brave now lets you inject custom JavaScript to tweak websites Microsoft February 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 55 flaws Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

The recent movie about Bob Dylan, A Complete Unknown, has led many people to "discover" Bob Dylan's music. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Don't look back: after decades of apathy, A Complete Unknown has turned me into a Dylan nut (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jan/30/dont-look-back-after-decades-of-apathy-a-complete-unknown-has-turned-me-into-a-dylan-nut) Elijah Wald: Dylan Goes Electric (https://amzn.to/3CKnDZW) Episode #20 – You Think You Know about the Blues? Eliah Wald on the History of the Blues (https://www.thenexttrack.com/21) Our next tracks: Allman Brothers: Live at the Fillmore East (https://amzn.to/42Mg53s) Bob Dylan: Highway 61 Revisted (https://amzn.to/3WWAhMq) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Photographers love to accessorize their cameras, and the iPhone is no different. A case is one thing, but what about other photo-centric add-ons? Should you buy an extra-wide or telephoto lens that snaps in front of the built-in cameras? What about grips and shutter buttons that make the iPhone feel more like a traditional camera? We weigh in with our opinions and experiences with these types of embellishments. (And Jeff accidentally uses the B-word.) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-179-iphone-add-ons)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Peak Design Everyday iPhone Case (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/mobile) Fjorden Grip (https://shop.fjorden.co/en-us) Alice Camera (https://www.alice.camera) Moment MagSafe Tripod Mount (https://www.shopmoment.com/products/moment-pro-tripod-mount-for-magsafe) Best iPhone Camera Accessories for Pro Photos and Videos (https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-iphone-camera-accessories-photo-video-15-pro-max/) Profoto B10 Flash (https://www.profoto.com/us/en/shop/products/lights/monolights/profoto-b10x-us/) Moment Lenses and Cases (https://www.shopmoment.com) DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal (https://www.dji.com/products/handheld-imaging-devices#om-series) Ultralight 1/4" Magnetic Tripod Phone Mount Adapter (https://amzn.to/4hwAZbk) Russell Preston Brown (https://www.instagram.com/dr_brown/) Finding Vivian Maier (https://findingvivianmaier.com) (documentary) And here's the AI-generated ode to microfiber cloths: Oh humble microfiber, soft and true, A silent savior in all that you do. With threads so fine, a wondrous weave, You banish dust and dirt, make surfaces breathe. No stain too stubborn, no smudge too sly, Your magic touch makes grime comply. From glass to wood, from screen to steel, You polish and shine with effortless zeal. A guardian of gadgets, protector of screens, In your fibers lies the cleanest of dreams. No harsh chemicals, no wasteful spree, Eco-friendly warrior, you set us free. Oh microfiber cloth, so light yet strong, In your service, we find where we belong. For every streak erased, every speck undone, You are the unsung hero of everyone. So here's to you, oh fabric divine, A marvel of science and design. May your threads endure and ever thrive, For in your care, our homes come alive. Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Vivian Maier: Street Photographer (https://amzn.to/4gAezoq) Kirk's snapshot: Microfiber cloth Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

A change may be coming in the way you'll be paying for Apple Care. Apple doesn't approve of an app that it has approved—semantics are at the heart of a porn app problem. DeepSeek is this past week's big artificial intelligence story. What's different about this new AI contender? Does it secure your data? And Apple's new Invites app doesn't seem to be too inviting. Show Notes: iOS 18.3 re-released on Monday only for the iPhone 11 line Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together for life's special moments Apple Invites app Partiful How to Use iCloud+, with Additional Security and Privacy Features, and More Apple in 2024: The Six Colors report card Is DeepSeek safe? What happens to your data when you use it Is DeepSeek lying to you about sending your data to China? (video) DeepSeek's Popular AI App Is Explicitly Sending US Data to China Apple Says It Doesn't Approve of EU Porn App Hot Tub “has been approved for distribution” by Apple sreegs — alright let's talk about Apple and Tumblr's… Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities iOS App Store apps with screenshot-reading malware found for the first time Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long. Show Notes: CVE-2025-24166 How to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac Apple chips can be hacked to leak secrets from Gmail, iCloud, and more Apple reveals iOS 18 usage data for the first time Apple Removes '2024' Timeframe From Next-Generation CarPlay Page Time to Delete? The Most Invasive Apps List Includes Some of Your Favorites Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

We look at Spotify's Billions Club, and discuss how some people are trying to discover the must unplayed music. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: No Dylan but loads of Coldplay! What the songs with a billion streams on Spotify tell us about music taste today (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jan/17/no-dylan-but-loads-of-coldplay-what-the-songs-with-a-billion-streams-on-spotify-tell-us-about-music-taste-today) Vintage Obscura (https://vintageobscura.net) Lefsetz Letter: Apple Music's Per Stream Payment (https://lefsetz.com/wordpress/2025/01/16/21609/) Our next tracks: Morton Feldman: Two Pianos and other pieces, 1953-1969 (https://anothertimbre.bandcamp.com/album/two-pianos-and-other-pieces-1953-1969) Steel Pulse: Tribute to the Martyrs (https://amzn.to/4hyApJL) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

The recent devastating fires in Los Angeles have created a lot of fire photography, and some of it compelling both for its content and its artistry. We talk about the challenges of photographing such extreme situations. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-178-la-fires)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Jake Sullivan Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sullyfoto/) Stuart Palley Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stuartpalley/) The Gear Photographer Stuart Palley Uses to Shoot Wildfires (https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/tools/gear-photographer-stuart-palley-uses-shoot-wildfires/), Outside Magazine Joel Meyerowitz, Aftermath (https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/aftermath) Los Angeles Fire and Citizen Journalism (https://www.aphotoeditor.com/2025/01/14/the-daily-edit-los-angeles-fire-and-citizen-journalism/), The Daily Edit Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Always (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/always-1989) Kirk's snapshot: SAS Rogue Heroes (https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/sas-rogue-heroes) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out. Show Notes: iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable iOS 18.3 Temporarily Removes Notification Summaries for News Smartwatch bands can contain ‘major' levels of toxic PFAS, study finds FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself Fake Homebrew Google ads target Mac users with malware Intego discovers new “Cuckoo” Mac malware mimicking Homebrew About availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States Is TikTok safe, or not? Why U.S., EU, and App Store bans could be imminent How to turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscriptions Samsung is rolling out a smartphone subscription next month Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year. Show Notes: Twenty years of the Mac mini, the little Mac that could Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025 No, Siri's "Learn from this app" Setting Is Not Sending Data From Your Apps to Third Parties Apple's weird iPhone alarm problems are still happening macOS flaw that allowed attackers to bypass core system protections is now fixed Sony BMG copy protection rootkit scandal “Banshee Stealer” Mac malware resurfaced in new campaigns French TV show pulled after ridicule of woman who fell for AI Brad Pitt How to Delete Your Social Media Accounts: Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and More Should you think twice about RedNote as a TikTok alternative? Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 8 zero-days, 159 flaws Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

With the release of Kirk's new book, Take Control of Apple Media Apps, we discuss how Apple has normalized their media apps and, perhaps, finally made them easier to use. We also discus the use of songs in movies. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Take Control of Apple Media Apps (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-media-apps) Obsidian (https://obsidian.md) Casino (https://amzn.to/4gXMsAy) Megalopolis (https://amzn.to/40zw1Vk) Oppenheimer (https://amzn.to/3DTNr6d) Wonder Boys (https://amzn.to/4gWdIPC) Our next tracks: Dance Craze (https://amzn.to/3DSasGm) Andy Pratt: Andy Pratt (https://amzn.to/4hbmd9g) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

We've been looking at various AI-related photography topics in recent episodes, such as using the Clean Up feature in the Photos app to remove unwanted items or the bigger question of “What is a photo?” Now it's time to look broadly at what AI can offer photographers and where we think it's going. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-177-ai-in-2025)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Perplexity.ai (https://perplexity.ai/pro?referral_code=72WCKEY5) Write Now with Scrivener, episode 37, Debbie Urbanski, Science Fiction Author (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com/37) Conjure Drawings from Sketches Using Image Wand (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/conjure-drawings-from-sketches-using-image-wand-in-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-or-ipad/), CNET Letraset (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letraset) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: SmallRig 35"/90cm Softbox LA-O90 Quick Release Octagon Soft Box for Bowens Mount COB Lights (https://amzn.to/3BQIdY4) Kirk's snapshot: Megalopolis (https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/megalopolis) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024. Show Notes: White House Launches “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”, Providing American Consumers an Easy Label to See if Connected Devices are Cybersecure U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Apple will pay $95 million to people who were spied on by Siri Cryptocurrency wallet drainers stole $494 million in 2024 Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why. Show Notes: Apple TV+ free weekend The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here's what that means You can love or hate AI, but it's killed crappy 8GB versions of pricey PCs and Macs Cybersecurity firm's Chrome extension hijacked to steal users' data App Store has hundreds of ‘risky' apps rated as appropriate for kids More telcos confirm Salt Typhoon breaches as White House weighs in Scammers are committing hospice fraud Apple Launched These 25+ Products This Year How to Use Image Playground and Genmoji on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Streaming services - mostly, but not only, Spotify - are filling their playlists with fake music. "If everyone is a content creator, who's left to be the audience?" Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Take Control of Apple Media Apps (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-media-apps/) The Ghosts in the Machine (https://harpers.org/archive/2025/01/the-ghosts-in-the-machine-liz-pelly-spotify-musicians/), Liz Pelly Max Richter: Sleep (https://embed.music.apple.com/gb/album/sleep/1452629309) Our next tracks: Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band: Almost Acoustic (https://amzn.to/41Za6rx) Pixies: The Night the Zombies Came (https://amzn.to/3DBMhfn) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024. Show Notes: Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

The latest Take Control Books release comes from Kirk McElhearn. Take Control of Apple Media Apps covers Apple Music and Podcasts as well as The Apple TV and Books apps. Kirk talks about the evolution of this book and how an understanding of their similarities and the near-complete feature parity can help you get more out of them. Usability, rather than continuous feature introduction, has resulted in mature (in a good way) apps that let you use their content intuitively. The Apple TV app gets special attention in the discussion. (Part 1)  MacVoices is supported by the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide. Great gift ideas to give and get from your MacVoices friends. Look for the shows in the feeds and on our YouTube and Vimeo channels, and check out the master list on the link above. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices01:33 A New Take Control Book02:39 Covering All Apple Devices07:00 Advanced Features in Apple Apps12:15 Stability vs. New Features15:40 The TV App Experience18:40 Apple's Media Apps as Stores20:12 Keeping Media Libraries Efficient Links: Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. 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

Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn, the author of the new Take Control of Apple Media Apps, continues with explorations of Apple's Books and Music apps from an audiobook perspective. The advantage of using Audible's app are covers, particularly if using the Apple Watch. Kirk also discusses the Apple Music Classical app, Siri's limitations with music command, and more. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide. Great gift ideas to give and get from your MacVoices friends. Look for the shows in the feeds and on our YouTube and Vimeo channels, and check out the master list on the link above. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:10 Introduction to Apple Media Apps00:36 Exploring the Books and Audiobooks App03:12 The Apple Watch Experience06:57 The New Apple Music Classical App12:50 Jazz Music and Potential App Ideas17:00 Comparing Apple Music and Spotify18:09 Who Should Read This Book?20:05 Understanding Apple Media for Everyone23:50 Conclusion and Resources for More Information Links: Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. 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

TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to potential national security risks. Show Notes: Don't believe what you see on TikTok - AirDrop doesn't allow thieves to steal your credit card Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban European Commission opens formal proceedings against TikTok on election risks Most iPhone owners see little to no value in Apple Intelligence so far Apple Intelligence - The Complete Guide BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline Genmoji ad showcases creations that were not made with Apple Intelligence Apple Intelligence | Imagine it. Genmoji it. “Do Not Track” removed from Firefox after 13 years Am I Unique? TP-Link, most popular home internet routers in U.S., may be banned as national security risk Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

1984 wasn't like 1984. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Episode #235 - 1973 (https://www.thenexttrack.com/239) Episode #79 – 1977 (https://www.thenexttrack.com/82) Episode #98 - 1981 (https://www.thenexttrack.com/101) 1984: The Year Pop Stardom Got Supersized (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/arts/music/1984-pop-songs-mtv.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fk4.1djE.Ls_P2na16REQ&smid=url-share) Synth Britannia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lVljmH0yUw) Our next tracks: Philip Glass: Einstein on the Beach (https://amzn.to/4gwVrIo) Guadalcanal Diary: Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man (https://amzn.to/3BDpXBl) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

As we wrap up 2024, we're realizing our photo libraries have grown quite a bit—in Jeff's case, almost filling his cloud storage. So as we anticipate some holiday downtime, we're turning our attention to strategies for cleaning up our photo libraries. Note that we're taking the next episode off to celebrate Christmas, so our next scheduled episode is January 10, 2025. Happy holidays! Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-176-clean-libraries)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of Your Digital Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos/) by Jeff Carlson Take Control Books (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/), publisher of fine ebooks by both Kirk and Jeff (and other authors) Peakto (https://cyme.io/peakto-photo-organizer-software) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Apparently "nostalgia concerts," where bands play full albums, have become common; not everyone likes this idea. Rolling Stone made a list of the "best" 74 albums of 1974. And we discuss movie soundtracks, with specific reference to Hans Zimmer's music for Interstellar. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: No More Nostalgia Concerts, Please (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/magazine/nostalgia-concerts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.cE4.JMFU.biwDVJnQOvxc&smid=url-share) The Cure: live stream of Songs of a Lost World (https://www.thecure.com/news/2024/11/global-live-stream/) The 74 Best Albums of 1974 (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-1974-1235138526/) Intersteller (https://amzn.to/3D0fzEb) Hans Zimmer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Zimmer) Our next tracks: Kraftwerk: Autobahn (https://amzn.to/4fhE39v) David Byrne: The Catherine Wheel (https://amzn.to/3Ba7Gvi) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.