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How did two friends save hundreds of civilians? How did one restaurant feed tens of thousands in a besieged city? What does a former entrepreneur feel while recovering the bodies of fallen soldiers every day? What is life truly like under Russian occupation? And most importantly—why is the Ukrainian resistance impossible to grasp without understanding the role of ordinary people, like you and me? *** Explaining Ukraine is a podcast by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet covering Ukraine. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko—Ukrainian philosopher, editor-in-chief of UkraineWorld, and president of PEN Ukraine. This episode features a conversation held at PEN Ukraine in late February with the authors of the book Dark Days, Determined People: Stories from Ukraine under Siege, written by journalists Bohdan Ben and Orysia Hrudka. Part of the "Ukrainian Voices" series, the book was published in English by Ibidem-Verlag and is available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Days-Determined-People-Ukrainian/dp/3838219589 The book brings together 20 reportage stories documented between 2022 and 2024 across Ukraine. Originally published mostly by Euromaidan Press, these stories capture the lived experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, volunteers, artists, students, and children. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 00:00 — Why Ukrainian resistance is impossible to grasp without the effort of the ordinary people 01:51 — Writing a book together: natural or unthinkable? 04:40 — The first days of invasion: urgency to inform the world 06:20 — The “human spirit radar”: stories of unexpected courage 08:15 — Small decisions that changed the war's outcome 09:30 — Beyond the headlines: the secret to Ukraine's first victories 10:45 — The political nature of freedom: why a state is a necessity 12:56 — Navigating hell: the raw motivation behind civilian evacuations 14:39 — When heroism isn't planned, but becomes survival 17:29 — Vulnerability revealed: when nothing is guaranteed anymore 21:00 — Farming in minefields: the sheer determination to feed a nation 23:15 — Stealing warmth: Russia's war on basic human needs 25:19 — The psychological toll of recovering the fallen 27:45 — The physical limit: the truth about endurance 30:17 — A nation turned factory: drones, innovation and resistance 31:57 — Ukraine as Europe's military asset, not a victim 34:10 — Second Life: rediscovering the will to live 36:30 — Sniper theologian: when ethics collide with survival 41:24 — Orcs and adventures: how parents explain the war 45:23 — Why Ukraine needs its own films 51:30 — Rewriting in real time: the grind of wartime reporting 54:30 — Dark stories, real hope: what keeps them going 56:30 — Where Ukrainians find hope for the future 59:45 — Stories left untold: what didn't make the book 01:02:45 — How the war shapes the Ukrainian society 01:05:30 — The intensity of life when facing death

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An update on the ongoing legal controversy surrounding tech leaker John Prosser kicks off this MacVoices Live!. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs look at Apple's potential U.S. manufacturing of the Mac mini and what that could mean for production, tariffs, and supply chains. The group then dives into a wave of tech nostalgia, debating the reported resurgence of iPods and comparing it with renewed interest in film cameras, vinyl records, and other retro tech.  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 Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 – Apple news preview: Mac minis, iPods, and tech nostalgia 0:11 – Sponsor message: CleanMyMac 0:22 – John Prosser legal issues and Apple's demands 2:12 – Panel reactions to the Prosser situation 2:23 – Apple reportedly moving Mac mini production to the U.S. 3:38 – Debate over what U.S. Mac mini production implies 6:47 – Manufacturing details and Apple's infrastructure investments 8:03 – Tariffs, assembly, and supply chain considerations 10:40 – Chips, Taiwan manufacturing, and geopolitical concerns 14:15 – Sponsor message: CleanMyMac and Space Lens 16:03 – Reports of Gen Z rediscovering the iPod 19:33 – Personal memories and experiences with iPods 21:15 – Streaming vs. dedicated music players 23:56 – Is the iPod comeback real or just nostalgia? 27:23 – Could modern devices replace the iPod experience? 29:17 – Retro photography and film camera revival 32:20 – Polaroid-style cameras and analog appeal 35:17 – CRT monitors and other retro tech memories 36:03 – Show wrap-up and contact information Links: Leaker's legal troubles haven't ended, as he makes more videos 
 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/20/leakers-legal-troubles-havent-ended-as-he-makes-more-videos Apple will start making Mac minis in the US https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-will-start-making-mac-minis-in-the-us-101000341.html Young adults turn to iPods and vintage tech over iPhones https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/23/why-gen-z-and-young-adults-are-embracing-ipods-again 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. 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

A new weather app from the Dark Sky team sparks mixed reactions from Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. The panel explores its predictive modeling, interface, and subscription models and privacy tradeoffs DuckDuckGo's AI image tool, growing concerns around data usage, surveillance, smart devices, and recent Microsoft's AI missteps add to the discussion on trust and responsibility.  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 Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and topic overview0:08 Acme Weather app first impressions2:28 Weather prediction models and accuracy discussion3:27 Subscription models and privacy implications4:51 Interface critiques and app comparisons8:47 DuckDuckGo AI image editing tool10:31 CleanMyMac sponsor message10:58 Data privacy and legal evidence concerns12:02 AI music generation with Gemini12:53 Smart glasses, detection apps, and surveillance awareness18:56 Microsoft AI controversies and Copilot issue21:30 Wrap-up and panel sign-offs Links: New ‘Acme Weather' app from Dark Sky creators wants to fix weather apps' biggest problem https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/23/new-weather-app-from-dark-sky-forecasts/ DuckDuckGo rolls out AI-powered image editing on Duck.aihttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/duckduckgo-rolls-out-ai-powered-image-editing-on-duck-ai/ Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concernshttps://apnews.com/article/google-reverse-keyword-search-privacy-c5a0bc6f3790213f92e78aae720d2379 'This is very serious': Judge threatens AI glasses wearers with contempt during Mark Zuckerberg's testimonyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91495248/meta-ai-glasses-court-judge-threatens-wearers-contempt-mark-zuckerberg-testimony This App Will Detect People Wearing Smart Glasses Near Youhttps://lifehacker.com/tech/use-this-app-to-know-whether-someone-is-wearing-smart-glasses Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be 'useful'https://www.engadget.com/social-media/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-in-social-media-addiction-trial-that-meta-just-wants-instagram-to-be-useful-234332316.html Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emailshttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-causes-copilot-to-summarize-confidential-emails/ Microsoft deletes blog telling users to train AI on pirated Harry Potter bookshttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/microsoft-removes-guide-on-how-to-train-llms-on-pirated-harry-potter-books/ 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. 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? 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A new weather app from the Dark Sky team sparks mixed reactions from Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. The panel explores its predictive modeling, interface, and subscription models and privacy tradeoffs DuckDuckGo's AI image tool, growing concerns around data usage, surveillance, smart devices, and recent Microsoft's AI missteps add to the discussion on trust and responsibility.  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 Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and topic overview 0:08 Acme Weather app first impressions 2:28 Weather prediction models and accuracy discussion 3:27 Subscription models and privacy implications 4:51 Interface critiques and app comparisons 8:47 DuckDuckGo AI image editing tool 10:31 CleanMyMac sponsor message 10:58 Data privacy and legal evidence concerns 12:02 AI music generation with Gemini 12:53 Smart glasses, detection apps, and surveillance awareness 18:56 Microsoft AI controversies and Copilot issue 21:30 Wrap-up and panel sign-offs Links: New 'Acme Weather' app from Dark Sky creators wants to fix weather apps' biggest problem https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/23/new-weather-app-from-dark-sky-forecasts/ DuckDuckGo rolls out AI-powered image editing on Duck.ai https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/duckduckgo-rolls-out-ai-powered-image-editing-on-duck-ai/ Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concerns https://apnews.com/article/google-reverse-keyword-search-privacy-c5a0bc6f3790213f92e78aae720d2379 'This is very serious': Judge threatens AI glasses wearers with contempt during Mark Zuckerberg's testimony https://www.fastcompany.com/91495248/meta-ai-glasses-court-judge-threatens-wearers-contempt-mark-zuckerberg-testimony This App Will Detect People Wearing Smart Glasses Near You https://lifehacker.com/tech/use-this-app-to-know-whether-someone-is-wearing-smart-glasses Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be 'useful' https://www.engadget.com/social-media/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-in-social-media-addiction-trial-that-meta-just-wants-instagram-to-be-useful-234332316.html Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-causes-copilot-to-summarize-confidential-emails/ Microsoft deletes blog telling users to train AI on pirated Harry Potter books https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/microsoft-removes-guide-on-how-to-train-llms-on-pirated-harry-potter-books/ 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. 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? 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An update on the ongoing legal controversy surrounding tech leaker John Prosser kicks off this MacVoices Live!. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs look at Apple's potential U.S. manufacturing of the Mac mini and what that could mean for production, tariffs, and supply chains. The group then dives into a wave of tech nostalgia, debating the reported resurgence of iPods and comparing it with renewed interest in film cameras, vinyl records, and other retro tech.  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 Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 – Apple news preview: Mac minis, iPods, and tech nostalgia 0:11 – Sponsor message: CleanMyMac 0:22 – John Prosser legal issues and Apple's demands 2:12 – Panel reactions to the Prosser situation 2:23 – Apple reportedly moving Mac mini production to the U.S. 3:38 – Debate over what U.S. Mac mini production implies 6:47 – Manufacturing details and Apple's infrastructure investments 8:03 – Tariffs, assembly, and supply chain considerations 10:40 – Chips, Taiwan manufacturing, and geopolitical concerns 14:15 – Sponsor message: CleanMyMac and Space Lens 16:03 – Reports of Gen Z rediscovering the iPod 19:33 – Personal memories and experiences with iPods 21:15 – Streaming vs. dedicated music players 23:56 – Is the iPod comeback real or just nostalgia? 27:23 – Could modern devices replace the iPod experience? 29:17 – Retro photography and film camera revival 32:20 – Polaroid-style cameras and analog appeal 35:17 – CRT monitors and other retro tech memories 36:03 – Show wrap-up and contact information Links: Leaker's legal troubles haven't ended, as he makes more videos
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/20/leakers-legal-troubles-havent-ended-as-he-makes-more-videos Apple will start making Mac minis in the US https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-will-start-making-mac-minis-in-the-us-101000341.html Young adults turn to iPods and vintage tech over iPhones https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/23/why-gen-z-and-young-adults-are-embracing-ipods-again 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. 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 MacVoices panel continues their analysis of the MacBook Neo, pushing back against reviewers focused only on benchmarks rather than real-world usability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the machine's intended audience, its value as an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, and its potential impact in education and retail markets. The conversation also examines Apple's decision to remove a high-end Mac Studio configuration and what it might signal about supply constraints and product strategy.  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 MacBook Neo analysis and Mac Studio configuration loss 00:11 Introduction and newsletter mention 00:28 Performance claims about the MacBook Neo 02:36 Real-world expectations versus benchmark tests 03:57 Reviewer reactions and performance discussion 05:41 Why Apple emphasizes price over specs 08:02 Entry point into the Apple ecosystem 09:52 Comparing the Neo to Chromebooks and iPads 12:52 Retail and education market potential 14:10 Market positioning and intended audience 17:54 Finding use cases for the MacBook Neo 20:43 Apple Silicon and broader market implications 23:56 Future impact on Apple's PC market share 25:41 Mac Studio configuration disappears 27:04 Possible RAM supply constraints 28:58 Predictions for Mac Studio's return Links: The MacBook Neo Outperforms These M-Series MacBooks https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-macbook-neos-binned-iphone-chip-vs-other-macbooks MacBook Neo designer Molly Anderson is among the new faces added to Apple's leadership page https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/09/apples-updated-leadership-page-reveals-renewed-focus-on-design MacBook Neo will warn you if you plug a display into the wrong USB-C port https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-will-warn-you-if-you-plug-a-display-into-the-wrong-usb-c-port/ Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apples-512gb-mac-studio-vanishes-a-quiet-acknowledgement-of-the-ram-shortage/ 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. 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. 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 MacVoices panel continues their analysis of the MacBook Neo, pushing back against reviewers focused only on benchmarks rather than real-world usability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the machine's intended audience, its value as an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, and its potential impact in education and retail markets. The conversation also examines Apple's decision to remove a high-end Mac Studio configuration and what it might signal about supply constraints and product strategy.  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 MacBook Neo analysis and Mac Studio configuration loss00:11 Introduction and newsletter mention00:28 Performance claims about the MacBook Neo02:36 Real-world expectations versus benchmark tests03:57 Reviewer reactions and performance discussion05:41 Why Apple emphasizes price over specs08:02 Entry point into the Apple ecosystem09:52 Comparing the Neo to Chromebooks and iPads12:52 Retail and education market potential14:10 Market positioning and intended audience17:54 Finding use cases for the MacBook Neo20:43 Apple Silicon and broader market implications23:56 Future impact on Apple's PC market share25:41 Mac Studio configuration disappears27:04 Possible RAM supply constraints28:58 Predictions for Mac Studio's return Links: The MacBook Neo Outperforms These M-Series MacBookshttps://lifehacker.com/tech/the-macbook-neos-binned-iphone-chip-vs-other-macbooks MacBook Neo designer Molly Anderson is among the new faces added to Apple's leadership pagehttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/09/apples-updated-leadership-page-reveals-renewed-focus-on-design MacBook Neo will warn you if you plug a display into the wrong USB-C porthttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-will-warn-you-if-you-plug-a-display-into-the-wrong-usb-c-port/ Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortagehttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apples-512gb-mac-studio-vanishes-a-quiet-acknowledgement-of-the-ram-shortage/ 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. 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. 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 newly announced Macintosh Neo has met with surprising  fervor from Apple fans and critics alike. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the impact of the low-cost MacBook, and why some panelists ordered one (or more). The highlights include its affordability, potential uses in education, travel, and everyday computing. The group also examines early reactions, speculation about performance, color choices, and how the Neo could reshape the relationship between Macs and mid-range iPads.  This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Evaluating the appeal of the Macintosh Neo00:08 Sponsor message: Squarespace00:27 Panel introductions and setup05:04 The surprise announcement of the Macintosh Neo05:47 Who ordered a Neo and why07:04 Education and affordability potential08:03 Replacing iPads with a Neo12:37 Eric's perspective and Vision Pro use case15:04 Early demand and availability discussion17:47 Price, colors, and appeal of the Neo20:32 Broader market implications for Apple22:23 Popular color choices and buying trends24:58 Color design and Apple's product strategy Links: MacBook Neo Availability Continues to Tighten Ahead of Launchhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/09/macbook-neo-delivery-estimates/ 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. 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. 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 newly announced Macintosh Neo has met with surprising  fervor from Apple fans and critics alike. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the impact of the low-cost MacBook, and why some panelists ordered one (or more). The highlights include its affordability, potential uses in education, travel, and everyday computing. The group also examines early reactions, speculation about performance, color choices, and how the Neo could reshape the relationship between Macs and mid-range iPads.  This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Evaluating the appeal of the Macintosh Neo 00:08 Sponsor message: Squarespace 00:27 Panel introductions and setup 05:04 The surprise announcement of the Macintosh Neo 05:47 Who ordered a Neo and why 07:04 Education and affordability potential 08:03 Replacing iPads with a Neo 12:37 Eric's perspective and Vision Pro use case 15:04 Early demand and availability discussion 17:47 Price, colors, and appeal of the Neo 20:32 Broader market implications for Apple 22:23 Popular color choices and buying trends 24:58 Color design and Apple's product strategy Links: MacBook Neo Availability Continues to Tighten Ahead of Launch https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/09/macbook-neo-delivery-estimates/ 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. 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. 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

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A discussion of privacy, ethics, and technology was prompted after reports that Google recovered Nest camera footage believed to be deleted. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby review how cloud data is actually erased, the role of backups and mirrored servers, and the difficult balance between privacy promises and aiding law enforcement. The conversation expands into broader concerns about surveillance technology, online data permanence, and how companies should handle sensitive information in critical situations.  This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to surveillance and AI topics00:24 Recovered Nest camera footage raises privacy questions01:08 How deleted video was reportedly recovered02:05 Ethical concerns about surveillance cameras02:22 Corporate dilemma: privacy vs public safety03:13 Questions about data retention policies04:25 How cloud storage distributes and retains data05:31 Monetization and retention of surveillance footage06:22 Guest departure and show housekeeping07:23 How “deleted” cloud data actually works08:36 Backups, mirrored servers, and forensic recovery09:59 Internal decision-making around recovered data11:08 Subscription models and video retention limits12:45 Law enforcement implications and future requests13:41 Encryption and control of stored video15:52 The permanence of data on the internet17:09 Lessons about sharing data online18:32 Sponsor message and website strategy discussion20:10 OpenClaw creator joins OpenAI21:10 Impact on the AI development race23:01 Limits and risks of current AI tools24:25 Security concerns with AI assistants25:44 The early stage of modern AI development27:14 Why OpenAI may be the safer home for the project28:52 AI interacting directly with operating systems30:05 The road toward intelligent digital assistants31:40 Closing reflections on technology ethics and change Links: Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction casehttps://arstechnica.com/google/2026/02/google-recovers-deleted-nest-video-in-high-profile-abduction-case/ Peter Steinberger joins OpenAIhttps://thenextweb.com/news/peter-steinberger-joins-openai 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. 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. 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? 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A discussion of privacy, ethics, and technology was prompted after reports that Google recovered Nest camera footage believed to be deleted. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby review how cloud data is actually erased, the role of backups and mirrored servers, and the difficult balance between privacy promises and aiding law enforcement. The conversation expands into broader concerns about surveillance technology, online data permanence, and how companies should handle sensitive information in critical situations.  This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click "enter an offer code" under the pricing and put in the code "macvoices" to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to surveillance and AI topics 00:24 Recovered Nest camera footage raises privacy questions 01:08 How deleted video was reportedly recovered 02:05 Ethical concerns about surveillance cameras 02:22 Corporate dilemma: privacy vs public safety 03:13 Questions about data retention policies 04:25 How cloud storage distributes and retains data 05:31 Monetization and retention of surveillance footage 06:22 Guest departure and show housekeeping 07:23 How "deleted" cloud data actually works 08:36 Backups, mirrored servers, and forensic recovery 09:59 Internal decision-making around recovered data 11:08 Subscription models and video retention limits 12:45 Law enforcement implications and future requests 13:41 Encryption and control of stored video 15:52 The permanence of data on the internet 17:09 Lessons about sharing data online 18:32 Sponsor message and website strategy discussion 20:10 OpenClaw creator joins OpenAI 21:10 Impact on the AI development race 23:01 Limits and risks of current AI tools 24:25 Security concerns with AI assistants 25:44 The early stage of modern AI development 27:14 Why OpenAI may be the safer home for the project 28:52 AI interacting directly with operating systems 30:05 The road toward intelligent digital assistants 31:40 Closing reflections on technology ethics and change Links: Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case https://arstechnica.com/google/2026/02/google-recovers-deleted-nest-video-in-high-profile-abduction-case/ Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI https://thenextweb.com/news/peter-steinberger-joins-openai 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. 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. 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? 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Dean is a former UK Special Boat Service (SBS) Operator, Double World Record holder, Humanitarian Evacuation Specialist, Author, TV host, and co-host of a Netflix Series. His career spans elite special operations, international crisis evacuations, leadership in high-performance environments, and keeping up with his wife Alana Stott MBE, a specialist in counter-human trafficking and humanitarian work.Dean's experience and very particular set of skills ( as we say) have placed him in some of the world's most volatile environments. When the October 7 attacks unfolded in Israel, he rapidly deployed to assist with civilian evacuations, coordinating safe routes, logistics, and international transport to move families and students out of the region. Drawing on previous evacuations in Libya and Afghanistan, his approach remained the same: stay calm, remain mission-focused, and solve the problem in front of you.Before this chapter, Dean served in the UK's elite Special Boat Service until a devastating injury ended his operational career. Rather than accept defeat, he redirected the same mindset forged in special operations into endurance sport — setting two world records in cycling while raising millions for mental health charitiesDean's journey has since expanded into media and leadership. He appeared as an instructor on SAS Australia, bringing a different leadership style to the show — calm, analytical, and focused on performance rather than shouty theatrics. He also co-hosts the Netflix series Toughest Forces on Earth, where he travels globally to train with elite military units and test the realities of special operations selection.A key part of Dean's success is the partnership with his wife Alana Stott MBE, who was awarded an MBE for her work protecting vulnerable women and children from human trafficking. Together they operate as a highly effective team — Alana managing complex logistics and humanitarian initiatives while Dean executes operations on the ground.Dean was formally appointed MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the King's Birthday Honours List 2024. for his services to Humanitarian work, Sport (his world-record endurance cycling expedition) and Mental health awareness and fundraising.Today Dean works in private investment with Silico Capital, applying the same high-performance team mindset developed in special operations to the world of business and leadership. He continues to work in crisis management, while speaking on leadership, resilience, and high-performance teams. He also collaborates with organisations such as Deep End Fitness, where the focus is on mental toughness, discipline, and the power of controlled stress to build stronger leaders.At its core, Dean's story reflects a principle familiar to anyone from the special operations community: helping others. Whether rescuing civilians from conflict zones, setting world records, leading teams, or mentoring others, the mindset remains the same — stay adaptable, stay disciplined, and always find a way to complete the mission.

A new Apple Music Connect as a promotional platform for artists and labels, has been announced. Rivian are launching an Apple Watch app to control vehicle functions despite rejecting CarPlay. Apple Podcasts is native video support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discuss all of these, debating discoverability in music streaming, the logic behind Rivian's ecosystem choices, and whether Apple's move into video podcasts can compete with platforms like YouTube and Spotify. Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Episode introduction and topics overview00:06 Welcome and live panel setup01:22 Panel introductions and opening conversation03:16 Owl encounter story and lighthearted banter05:04 Apple Music Connect returns as a promotional tool06:22 Discoverability challenges in music streaming08:01 Social media vs promotional tools for artists09:58 Why earlier Apple music promotion efforts failed11:06 Apple's strengths in promotion vs social platforms12:32 Rivian launches Apple Watch vehicle control app13:43 Rivian's refusal to adopt CarPlay debated15:25 Third-party attempts to add CarPlay to Rivian16:56 Cars as platforms vs phones as peripherals19:34 Ecosystem conflicts in automotive tech20:20 Apple Podcasts adds video support21:20 Early impressions of video podcast playback22:25 Creator questions about editing and distribution25:18 Workflows for audio vs video podcast production28:11 Impact on competing podcast apps29:18 Spotify vs Apple approaches to video podcasts30:34 Is YouTube still the dominant video platform?34:15 Early video podcast history and experimentation35:59 Bandwidth and storage implications for video podcasts Links:   Apple Music Connect Launches as Promotional Resource for Labels and Distributorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/18/apple-music-connect-launched-for-labels/ Rivian rolls out an Apple Watch app with vehicle controls and digital key supporthttps://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/rivian-rolls-out-an-apple-watch-app-with-vehicle-controls-and-digital-key-support-172642545.html Apple is getting video in podcasts (at last)https://www.applemust.com/apple-is-getting-video-in-podcasts-at-last/ 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. 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. 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A new Apple Music Connect as a promotional platform for artists and labels, has been announced. Rivian are launching an Apple Watch app to control vehicle functions despite rejecting CarPlay. Apple Podcasts is native video support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discuss all of these, debating discoverability in music streaming, the logic behind Rivian's ecosystem choices, and whether Apple's move into video podcasts can compete with platforms like YouTube and Spotify. Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Episode introduction and topics overview 00:06 Welcome and live panel setup 01:22 Panel introductions and opening conversation 03:16 Owl encounter story and lighthearted banter 05:04 Apple Music Connect returns as a promotional tool 06:22 Discoverability challenges in music streaming 08:01 Social media vs promotional tools for artists 09:58 Why earlier Apple music promotion efforts failed 11:06 Apple's strengths in promotion vs social platforms 12:32 Rivian launches Apple Watch vehicle control app 13:43 Rivian's refusal to adopt CarPlay debated 15:25 Third-party attempts to add CarPlay to Rivian 16:56 Cars as platforms vs phones as peripherals 19:34 Ecosystem conflicts in automotive tech 20:20 Apple Podcasts adds video support 21:20 Early impressions of video podcast playback 22:25 Creator questions about editing and distribution 25:18 Workflows for audio vs video podcast production 28:11 Impact on competing podcast apps 29:18 Spotify vs Apple approaches to video podcasts 30:34 Is YouTube still the dominant video platform? 34:15 Early video podcast history and experimentation 35:59 Bandwidth and storage implications for video podcasts Links:   Apple Music Connect Launches as Promotional Resource for Labels and Distributors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/18/apple-music-connect-launched-for-labels/ Rivian rolls out an Apple Watch app with vehicle controls and digital key support https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/rivian-rolls-out-an-apple-watch-app-with-vehicle-controls-and-digital-key-support-172642545.html Apple is getting video in podcasts (at last) https://www.applemust.com/apple-is-getting-video-in-podcasts-at-last/ 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. 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. 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With one day of Apple announcements left, the MacVoices panel tackles rising RAM and storage prices and what shortages could mean for upcoming devices. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether Apple's bigger base configs are simply planned far in advance, a response to component pricing, or a signal of hardware requirements for upcoming AI features like an improved Siri. Attention then shifts to the rumored “Neo” MacBook, its likely education focus, and whether Apple's new displays risk becoming niche due to strict compatibility limits.  Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters:   00:00 Opening and sponsor message00:35 RAM and storage shortages, pricing pressure01:24 Is Apple getting ahead of inflation?01:47 Product pipeline timing vs component leverage02:35 Base specs as AI/Siri requirements signal03:08 Apple margins on memory and supply resilience04:34 What's left in announcement week?05:50 “Neo” expectations and possible in-store focus06:45 Neo accessories and color speculation08:10 What people want from a small MacBook09:56 Education market and Chromebook replacement angle10:45 New Studio Display/XDR compatibility limits11:22 Refresh-rate requirements and OS minimums12:19 “It's a monitor”—why the requirements feel odd13:30 Impact on PC users and product niche concerns14:14 Long-term worries: minimum today, maximum later16:02 Keeping monitors for years vs forced upgrades17:34 Daisy-chaining and monitor feature discussion19:16 Desk gear tangent and high-end setups20:34 Microsoft Discord “microslop” filter story23:56 Wrap-up and where to find the panel Links: Microsoft banned this word from its Discord server. It's now a viral phenomenon—people are using it any way they canhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91501766/microsoft-discord-microslop-banned-viral-phenomenon 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. 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? 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With one day of Apple announcements left, the MacVoices panel tackles rising RAM and storage prices and what shortages could mean for upcoming devices. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether Apple's bigger base configs are simply planned far in advance, a response to component pricing, or a signal of hardware requirements for upcoming AI features like an improved Siri. Attention then shifts to the rumored "Neo" MacBook, its likely education focus, and whether Apple's new displays risk becoming niche due to strict compatibility limits.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26091.mp3 Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening and sponsor message 00:35 RAM and storage shortages, pricing pressure 01:24 Is Apple getting ahead of inflation? 01:47 Product pipeline timing vs component leverage 02:35 Base specs as AI/Siri requirements signal 03:08 Apple margins on memory and supply resilience 04:34 What's left in announcement week? 05:50 "Neo" expectations and possible in-store focus 06:45 Neo accessories and color speculation 08:10 What people want from a small MacBook 09:56 Education market and Chromebook replacement angle 10:45 New Studio Display/XDR compatibility limits 11:22 Refresh-rate requirements and OS minimums 12:19 "It's a monitor"—why the requirements feel odd 13:30 Impact on PC users and product niche concerns 14:14 Long-term worries: minimum today, maximum later 16:02 Keeping monitors for years vs forced upgrades 17:34 Daisy-chaining and monitor feature discussion 19:16 Desk gear tangent and high-end setups 20:34 Microsoft Discord "microslop" filter story 23:56 Wrap-up and where to find the panel Links: Microsoft banned this word from its Discord server. It's now a viral phenomenon—people are using it any way they can https://www.fastcompany.com/91501766/microsoft-discord-microslop-banned-viral-phenomenon 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. 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? 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The MacVoices Live! panel continues to examine Apple's latest hardware news. This time,Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea examine the refreshed Studio XDR display, an M4 iPad Air update, and the iPhone 17e. The crew debates whether premium displays justify their cost, why “pro” products struggle with mainstream perception, and how the iPad Air fits real workflows. They also praise the 17e's value, especially MagSafe and higher base storage, and speculate that rising base specs may be preparing for a smarter Siri.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening and topics preview00:11 Support message and transition to announcements00:35 New Studio XDR: specs and the “monitor market” question01:36 Price vs. value: who should buy an XDR?02:42 Alternatives and real-world studio display satisfaction03:36 Stands, VESA mounts, and Apple pricing quirks04:28 “Gorgeous, but…” comparing to other high-end displays04:55 Pro reference monitors vs. consumer expectations06:16 Apple stepping back from the pro display space06:38 Mac Pro vs. Mac Studio: is the tower era over?09:41 “Studio” devices as the new pro lineup10:06 Laptops as pro machines and Thunderbolt expandability11:12 TV pricing collapse and why specialty stores quit TVs14:46 M4 iPad Air announcement: what changed and why15:00 Press reactions and positioning vs. iPad Pro16:08 Real-world cost build-up with keyboards/cellular17:25 iPad Air use cases: consumption, value, and longevity20:13 iPhone 17e: why coverage is surprisingly positive22:19 17 vs. 17e: display/camera tradeoffs, MagSafe returns23:44 Storage bump and expected sales impact25:59 Who the 17e is for—and who's waiting for the Fold30:10 A “modem phone” use case and privacy hopes31:32 iPad Pro in daily workflow: Notes + iCloud33:18 “Base specs” theory: preparing for the next Siri35:28 Timing, memory pressure, and avoiding future backlash37:14 Wrap-up and credits Links: Apple announces Studio Display XDR with 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED, morehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-announces-studio-display-xdr-with-120hz-refresh-rate-mini-led-more/ Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and Morehttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/02/apple-announces-ipad-air-with-m4-chip/ Apple officially announces iPhone 17e with MagSafe, 256GB storage, morehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/02/apple-officially-announces-iphone-17e-with-magsafe-256gb-storage-more/ 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. 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? 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Shortly after the announcement, the MacVoices Live! panel  examines Apple's new M5 Mac lineup, including refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea compare upgrade paths from older machines, debate configuration choices and pricing, and consider real-world use cases such as portability, battery life, and education markets. The group also speculates about expansion possibilities for other Macs.  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 opening 00:08 Welcome and panel introductions 04:21 Apple's week of announcements and M5 MacBook Pro reveal 05:32 Fusion architecture and high-end configuration pricing 06:58 Reactions to the refreshed MacBook Air 07:43 Panelists discuss potential upgrade plans 10:40 Pricing considerations and configuration debates 12:22 Use cases: portability, durability, and battery life 15:37 Comparing new models with existing Macs 18:40 Evaluating upgrade needs vs. current performance 20:38 Rumors of a low-cost “Neo” MacBook 22:13 Education market possibilities for cheaper Macs 23:33 Notch discussion and real-world display experience 24:32 Touchscreen Macs: useful or unnecessary? 25:03 Workflow preferences and external display use 26:27 Potential buyers and color options speculation 27:48 Chip discussion: A-series vs. M-series possibilities Links: Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips With New Fusion Architecture https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/03/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-and-m5-max-chips-with-neural-accelerators/ Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/03/apple-announces-macbook-air-with-m5/ 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.   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? 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Shortly after the announcement, the MacVoices Live! panel  examines Apple's new M5 Mac lineup, including refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea compare upgrade paths from older machines, debate configuration choices and pricing, and consider real-world use cases such as portability, battery life, and education markets. The group also speculates about expansion possibilities for other Macs.  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 opening 00:08 Welcome and panel introductions 04:21 Apple's week of announcements and M5 MacBook Pro reveal 05:32 Fusion architecture and high-end configuration pricing 06:58 Reactions to the refreshed MacBook Air 07:43 Panelists discuss potential upgrade plans 10:40 Pricing considerations and configuration debates 12:22 Use cases: portability, durability, and battery life 15:37 Comparing new models with existing Macs 18:40 Evaluating upgrade needs vs. current performance 20:38 Rumors of a low-cost "Neo" MacBook 22:13 Education market possibilities for cheaper Macs 23:33 Notch discussion and real-world display experience 24:32 Touchscreen Macs: useful or unnecessary? 25:03 Workflow preferences and external display use 26:27 Potential buyers and color options speculation 27:48 Chip discussion: A-series vs. M-series possibilities Links: Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips With New Fusion Architecture https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/03/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-and-m5-max-chips-with-neural-accelerators/ Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/03/apple-announces-macbook-air-with-m5/ 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.   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? 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The MacVoices Live! panel continues to examine Apple's latest hardware news. This time,Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea examine the refreshed Studio XDR display, an M4 iPad Air update, and the iPhone 17e. The crew debates whether premium displays justify their cost, why "pro" products struggle with mainstream perception, and how the iPad Air fits real workflows. They also praise the 17e's value, especially MagSafe and higher base storage, and speculate that rising base specs may be preparing for a smarter Siri.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening and topics preview 00:11 Support message and transition to announcements 00:35 New Studio XDR: specs and the "monitor market" question 01:36 Price vs. value: who should buy an XDR? 02:42 Alternatives and real-world studio display satisfaction 03:36 Stands, VESA mounts, and Apple pricing quirks 04:28 "Gorgeous, but…" comparing to other high-end displays 04:55 Pro reference monitors vs. consumer expectations 06:16 Apple stepping back from the pro display space 06:38 Mac Pro vs. Mac Studio: is the tower era over? 09:41 "Studio" devices as the new pro lineup 10:06 Laptops as pro machines and Thunderbolt expandability 11:12 TV pricing collapse and why specialty stores quit TVs 14:46 M4 iPad Air announcement: what changed and why 15:00 Press reactions and positioning vs. iPad Pro 16:08 Real-world cost build-up with keyboards/cellular 17:25 iPad Air use cases: consumption, value, and longevity 20:13 iPhone 17e: why coverage is surprisingly positive 22:19 17 vs. 17e: display/camera tradeoffs, MagSafe returns 23:44 Storage bump and expected sales impact 25:59 Who the 17e is for—and who's waiting for the Fold 30:10 A "modem phone" use case and privacy hopes 31:32 iPad Pro in daily workflow: Notes + iCloud 33:18 "Base specs" theory: preparing for the next Siri 35:28 Timing, memory pressure, and avoiding future backlash 37:14 Wrap-up and credits Links: Apple announces Studio Display XDR with 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED, more https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-announces-studio-display-xdr-with-120hz-refresh-rate-mini-led-more/ Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/02/apple-announces-ipad-air-with-m4-chip/ Apple officially announces iPhone 17e with MagSafe, 256GB storage, more https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/02/apple-officially-announces-iphone-17e-with-magsafe-256gb-storage-more/ 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. 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? 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This MacVoices Live! discussion centers on Apple's planned removal of Rosetta support in macOS 26.4 and the implications for Intel-based applications still running under Apple Silicon. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore how many apps may still quietly depend on Rosetta, tools for identifying them, and why Apple is phasing out x86 components. The conversation shifts to legal questions surrounding pressure on Apple to remove an ICE-monitoring app from the App Store from a surprising source. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, a benefit exclusively for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and join the conversations at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Rosetta Deprecation Announcement 00:27 Why Rosetta Is Going Away 01:20 Preparing for Legacy App Loss 05:04 Steam and Gaming Concerns 06:24 Checking Apps for Intel Dependencies 11:03 Utilities and Migration Surprises 13:25 Tools to Identify Rosetta Apps 15:11 Government Pressure on App Store Decisions 16:38 Legal and Free Speech Implications 20:59 App Store Policy Double Standards Links: macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/16/macos-tahoe-26-4-rosetta-2-warnings/ Trump officials sued for pressuring Apple to remove an ICE monitoring app from the App Store https://appleworld.today/2026/02/trump-officials-sued-for-pressuring-apple-to-remove-an-ice-monitoring-app-from-the-app-store/ 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. 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. 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This MacVoices Live! discussion centers on Apple's planned removal of Rosetta support in macOS 26.4 and the implications for Intel-based applications still running under Apple Silicon. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore how many apps may still quietly depend on Rosetta, tools for identifying them, and why Apple is phasing out x86 components. The conversation shifts to legal questions surrounding pressure on Apple to remove an ICE-monitoring app from the App Store from a surprising source.  MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, a benefit exclusively for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and join the conversations at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Rosetta Deprecation Announcement 00:27 Why Rosetta Is Going Away 01:20 Preparing for Legacy App Loss 05:04 Steam and Gaming Concerns 06:24 Checking Apps for Intel Dependencies 11:03 Utilities and Migration Surprises 13:25 Tools to Identify Rosetta Apps 15:11 Government Pressure on App Store Decisions 16:38 Legal and Free Speech Implications 20:59 App Store Policy Double Standards Links: macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/16/macos-tahoe-26-4-rosetta-2-warnings/ Trump officials sued for pressuring Apple to remove an ICE monitoring app from the App Store https://appleworld.today/2026/02/trump-officials-sued-for-pressuring-apple-to-remove-an-ice-monitoring-app-from-the-app-store/ 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. 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. 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Resale may be having a mainstream moment on the consumer side — but behind the scenes a much larger B2B engine has been quietly evolving for nearly two decades.Recorded live from the show floor at NRF 2026, this episode of Retail Remix features Nicole Silberstein in conversation with Marcus Shen, CEO of B-Stock, a technology platform and marketplace that helps major brands and retailers efficiently sell excess and returned inventory to a network of small business buyers.Marcus shares how the resale landscape is shifting, why brands increasingly need tighter control over where their excess inventory lands and how AI is helping both sellers and resellers manage volatility, pricing and profitability. The conversation also explores how inflation and changing consumer attitudes have reduced the stigma around secondhand goods, fueling downstream growth in the resale ecosystem.Key TakeawaysHow B-Stock connects major retailers and brands with small business resellers to reduce the financial impact of returns and overstock;Why brands now demand more discretion and control over secondary market distribution;How AI is helping normalize messy inventory data and predict resale value;Why volatility in inventory mix makes technology essential in B2B resale; andHow inflation and shifting consumer sentiment are accelerating resale adoption.PLUS Hear about the craziest products Marcus has seen come through the platform recently.Related LinksLearn more about how B-Stock powers B2B resale and liquidationRelated reading: A Better Return on Returns: How Data is Redefining B2B Resale StrategiesExplore more NRF26 coverage and retail insights from Retail TouchPointsSubscribe so you don't miss more episodes of Retail Remix from the show floor of NRF26

Apple has debunked media reports claiming low adoption of iOS 26. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet discuss the assertion that the data was skewed by Apple's privacy-driven device misreporting. They review how official numbers show strong uptake among eligible devices and debate whether criticisms of the new interface are overblown. While some UI concerns are acknowledged, the group agrees the release offers meaningful improvements and is far from the failure some headlines suggested.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 iOS adoption controversy introduced0:28 Claims of low adoption challenged2:04 Telemetry and agent string misreporting3:50 Evaluating Apple's official adoption numbers5:13 Privacy-driven device obfuscation explained6:30 Clickbait and misinterpreted analytics reports7:57 Debate over “liquid glass” interface complaints9:03 Objective UI usability concerns raised12:03 Design philosophy and Apple's UI direction13:18 System Settings and long-term interface frustrations15:49 Improvements and benefits in iOS 2618:35 Broader reflections on Apple UI evolution19:12 Overall assessment: not a disaster, but debated Links: Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/13/apple-shares-ios-26-adoption-stats/ 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. 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. 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Apple has debunked media reports claiming low adoption of iOS 26. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet discuss the assertion that the data was skewed by Apple's privacy-driven device misreporting. They review how official numbers show strong uptake among eligible devices and debate whether criticisms of the new interface are overblown. While some UI concerns are acknowledged, the group agrees the release offers meaningful improvements and is far from the failure some headlines suggested.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 iOS adoption controversy introduced 0:28 Claims of low adoption challenged 2:04 Telemetry and agent string misreporting 3:50 Evaluating Apple's official adoption numbers 5:13 Privacy-driven device obfuscation explained 6:30 Clickbait and misinterpreted analytics reports 7:57 Debate over "liquid glass" interface complaints 9:03 Objective UI usability concerns raised 12:03 Design philosophy and Apple's UI direction 13:18 System Settings and long-term interface frustrations 15:49 Improvements and benefits in iOS 26 18:35 Broader reflections on Apple UI evolution 19:12 Overall assessment: not a disaster, but debated Links: Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/13/apple-shares-ios-26-adoption-stats/ 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. 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. 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Apple's upcoming “experience” announcements take center stage in a discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet, Possible products like an entry-level MacBook with an A18 chip, iPhone 17e, and updated MacBook Pros are all on the table as possible press release and/or video releases. The group discusses timing, education market positioning, and whether smaller launches signal a shift in Apple's event strategy.  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 Introduction and show kickoff02:01 Apple event vs. “experience” speculation begins05:06 Time zones, rumors, and possible product lineup08:36 Debate on Apple's launch strategy and messaging12:59 Entry-level and student-focused product theory14:35 Counterpoint: possibility of M5 MacBook Pros17:25 Education market and Chromebook alternatives19:26 Audience feedback and topic suggestion initiative Links: Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/16/apple-announces-special-event-in-new-york/ 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. 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. 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Apple's upcoming "experience" announcements take center stage in a discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet, Possible products like an entry-level MacBook with an A18 chip, iPhone 17e, and updated MacBook Pros are all on the table as possible press release and/or video releases. The group discusses timing, education market positioning, and whether smaller launches signal a shift in Apple's event strategy.  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 Introduction and show kickoff 02:01 Apple event vs. "experience" speculation begins 05:06 Time zones, rumors, and possible product lineup 08:36 Debate on Apple's launch strategy and messaging 12:59 Entry-level and student-focused product theory 14:35 Counterpoint: possibility of M5 MacBook Pros 17:25 Education market and Chromebook alternatives 19:26 Audience feedback and topic suggestion initiative Links: Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/16/apple-announces-special-event-in-new-york/ 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. 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. 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China dominiert die Batterieproduktion. Doch beim Recycling ist Europa stärker als viele denken. Christian Hanisch von No Canary erklärt, wie Black Mass entsteht, warum Second Life nicht immer sinnvoll ist – und weshalb Recycling strategisch entscheidend für Europas Zukunft sein könnte.

Art critic Louisa Buck and writer Chris Power giving their verdicts on Tracey Emin: a second life at Tate Modern. This landmark exhibition spans 40 years and includes famous works such as My Bed to recent paintings and bronzes which are on display for the first time.They will also be reviewing the Oscar nominated film Sirât - which tells the story of a father travelling the Moroccan desert with ravers in the hope of finding his missing daughter.And they discuss Bird Grove, a play which tells the story of Mary Ann Evans before she became George Eliot.Plus Tom interviews Linda Tolhurst, the National Theatre's Stage Door Keeper who is receiving the Industry Recognition Award at the Olivier Awards this year.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

Dame Tracey Emin is BACK on The GWA Podcast! Hailed for her paintings, videos, textiles, neons, writing, sculptures, installations, and now, her extraordinary work as an educator, raising the next generation of artists at TKE Studios in Margate, right by where we are recording today – Emin has been at the forefront of art for more than four decades. Born in Croydon, and raised in Margate with her twin brother Paul, Emin had a complex child- and teenagehood, which she details in her part-memoir, Strangeland – as well as in works such as Why I Never Became a Dancer or Mad Tracey From Margate. Officially leaving school aged 15, Emin went to Maidstone College of Art, and onto the Royal College – where she won over her interviewees with her impressive sketch book selection. In 1993, she kept a shop in Brick Lane, titled “The Shop”, which ended with a party on her 30th birthday, and that year had her first exhibition – at a then-new gallery called White Cube. On view were objects she had collected over the years – from teenage diaries to toys, paintings, drawings and unsent letters. She titled it My Major Retrospective, just in case she never had another show. However, this was just the start. Emin has since exhibited all over the world – most recently the Yale Center for British Art, where I saw her work a floor above JMW Turner, getting me to realise the painterly relationship between the two artists – despite working 250 years apart – from how Emin plays with moods akin to his stormy weathers, to how the bodies in her paintings evoke his mountainous landscapes, with vein-like rivers. As well as Palazzo Strozzi, highlighting Emin's relationship to the history and iconography in Italian art – such as life, death and the crucifixion, to the decay of the body and enlightenment through spiritual (and sexual) quests. It challenged the city's history, revealing the rawness of a woman's perspective in a culture that so rarely addressed it. Now, we meet in Margate on the occasion of the largest – and perhaps the most important – exhibition in her life so far, “A Second Life” opening at Tate Modern on 27 February, in the very city where her artistic life thrived. But it's also a show taking place after monumental personal shifts, such as her mother's passing in 2016, surviving cancer in 2020, the opening of her free studio-based art school in 2023, but also when the world couldn't be more excited for Emin. She has said of this show to be a “true celebration of living” and I can't wait to find out more…

The MacVoices Live! panel critiques Mark Zuckerberg's blame of Apple for his issues, debate whether music lyrics should be locked behind YouTube Premium, and examines how different generations consume music. David Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs also discuss Discord's proposed age verification and privacy risks, and their reversal after user protests. The discussion wraps with congratulations to Apple World Today's anniversary and commentary on Xfinity internet frustrations and broadband access realities.  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 Meta criticism and platform responsibility debate00:39 YouTube music lyrics and premium subscription discussion09:11 Generational music habits and platform usage differences12:48 Discord age verification proposal and backlash15:46 Data privacy concerns and verification security risks23:15 Congratulations on Apple World Today anniversary25:26 Xfinity internet reliability and broadband alternatives Links: Mark Zuckerberg continues to blame Apple for Meta's problemshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/05/mark-zuckerberg-continues-to-blame-apple-for-metas-problems YouTube Music lyrics now require a Premium subscription https://9to5google.com/2026/02/07/youtube-music-lyrics-premium/ Discord will soon require face scans or ID for all users, or restrict accesshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/09/discord-will-soon-require-face-scans-or-id-for-all-users-or-restrict-access/ Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout…kind of - 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/10/discord-backtracks-on-controversial-age-verification-rolloutkind-of/ If you have any choice besides Xfinity for Internet, take ithttps://appleworld.today/2026/02/if-you-have-any-choice-besides-xfinity-for-internet-take-it/ Happy Birthday to Apple World today (We've Turned 11)https://appleworld.today/2026/02/happy-birthday-to-apple-world-today-weve-turned-six/ 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? 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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? 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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? 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Neste episódio falamos sobre os principais temas de segurança digital e privacidade das últimas semanas, abordando assuntos que você precisa conhecer para entender o cenário atual da proteção de dados, segurança infantil online e inteligência artificial. Você vai descobrir como o Roblox e o Discord lidam com a verificação de idade e proteção de crianças na internet, incluindo os riscos de predadores digitais, mecanismos psicológicos de retenção e a ausência de controles parentais eficazes. Também abordamos o polêmico caso do Grok no X (antigo Twitter) gerando imagens de nudez de mulheres e menores de idade sem guardrails, e as medidas tomadas pela ANPD, Ministério Público Federal e Senacon contra a plataforma. Discutimos o acordo de adequação mútua entre Brasil e União Europeia em proteção de dados pessoais e o que isso representa para transferências internacionais de dados e oportunidades comerciais. Ainda comentamos a solicitação do FBI à Microsoft pelas chaves de criptografia BitLocker, a ação judicial contra a Meta por suposto acesso às mensagens criptografadas do WhatsApp, o fenômeno das personas digitais criadas por IA, como a “Aboriginal Steve Irwin”, e os deepfakes com celebridades. Por fim, apresentamos a WhisperSafe, novo patrocinador do podcast, um software de transcrição local com privacidade em foco, usando modelos Whisper da OpenAI sem envio de dados para a nuvem. Assine o podcast para não perder nenhum episódio, deixe sua avaliação nas plataformas e siga o Segurança Legal no Instagram, Mastodon, Blue Sky, YouTube e TikTok. Apoie o projeto independente em apoia.se/segurancalegal. Esta descrição foi realizada a partir do áudio do podcast com o uso de IA, com revisão humana. Acesse WhisperSafe – Transcreva áudio e grave reuniões direto no seu computador, mesmo offline. Rápido, leve e pronto para usar com qualquer IA. Use o cupom SEGLEG50 para 50% de desconto na sua assinatura. ShowNotes Grupo 1 – Roblox, crianças e proteção digital em plataformas de jogos ‘Estou sendo atacado por crianças’, diz Felca após ser alvo de protesto no Roblox Opinião: feito para viciar, Roblox tem lógica de cassino e vira caça-níquel para crianças Palcos no Discord serão bloqueados para adolescentes e restritos para grupos da mesma idade Hackers expose age-verification software powering surveillance web ‘O que adolescentes fizeram com cão Orelha acontece todas as noites em muitas casas do Brasil, ao vivo no Discord’, alerta juíza Vanessa Cavalieri Internal chats show how social media companies discussed teen engagement Como vão funcionar as novas regras do Discord para verificar idade no app? Grupo 2 – Grok, conteúdo sexual gerado por IA e responsabilização do X/Musk ANPD, MPF e Senacon recomendam que X impeça geração e circulação de conteúdos sexualizados indevidos por meio do Grok ANPD, MPF e Senacon determinam que X implemente de forma imediata medidas para corrigir falhas no Grok Masterful gambit: Musk attempts to monetize Grok’s wave of sexual abuse imagery Joint statement on AI-generated imagery and the protection of privacy Grupo 3 – Adequação mútua Brasil-UE em proteção de dados e multas na UE Brasil e União Europeia reconhecem adequação mútua em matéria de proteção de dados pessoais Violation de données : sanction de 5 millions d'euros à l'encontre de FRANCE TRAVAIL Violation de données : sanction de 42 millions d'euros à l'encontre des sociétés FREE MOBILE et FREE Más sanciones y de mayor importe: La AEPD sube el nivel de multas en 2025 Grupo 4 – Vigilância, privacidade e Estado The Department of Homeland Security is demanding that Google turn over information about random critics Microsoft is giving the FBI BitLocker keys US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages Grupo 5 – IA generativa e identidade ‘It’s AI blackface’: social media account hailed as the Aboriginal Steve Irwin is an AI character created in New Zealan Imagem do Episódio – Children’s Games (Bruegel)  Transcrição do Episódio (00:00:08.000 –> 00:00:17.500) Bem-vindos e bem-vindas ao Café Segurança Legal, episódio 411, gravado em 24 de fevereiro de 2026. (00:00:17.500 –> 00:00:22.920) Eu sou Guilherme Goulart e junto com o Vinícius Serafim vamos trazer para vocês algumas notícias das últimas semanas. (00:00:22.920 –> 00:00:24.440) E aí, Vinícius, tudo bem? (00:00:24.440 –> 00:00:27.940) Olá, Guilherme, tudo bem? (00:00:24.440 –> 00:00:27.940) Olá aos nossos ouvintes. (00:00:28.180 –> 00:00:30.600) Você estava com saudade de gravar ou não? (00:00:30.600 –> 00:00:39.160) Cara, eu já estava até duvidando da minha capacidade de gravar de novo, porque a gente passou quase.. (00:00:30.600 –> 00:00:39.160) Vai fechar dois.. (00:00:39.160 –> 00:00:40.820) Um mês e pouco. (00:00:40.820 –> 00:00:45.280) O último foi ali em janeiro, não foi? (00:00:45.280 –> 00:00:46.720) Foi em janeiro que a gente gravou. (00:00:46.720 –> 00:00:51.000) Agora você me pegou, você me pegou no contrapé. (00:00:51.000 –> 00:00:57.820) Mas nós gravamos o episódio 410 da Retrospectiva, que se você não ouviu, está lá no dia 6 de janeiro. (00:00:58.180 –> 00:01:02.100) De 2026. (00:00:58.180 –> 00:01:02.100) Retrospectiva 2025. (00:01:03.780 –> 00:01:07.380) Bem, então, esse é o nosso momento de conversarmos sobre algumas notícias. (00:01:07.380 –> 00:01:10.240) Pegue o seu café e venha conosco para entrar em contato. (00:01:10.240 –> 00:01:18.760) Vocês já sabem, é lá no podcast.roba.segurançalegal.com, no Mastodon, no Instagram, no Blue Sky, no YouTube e no TikTok também. (00:01:18.760 –> 00:01:24.520) Você pode ver que tanto no TikTok quanto no YouTube você consegue ver também uns shorts lá que aparecem no Instagram também. (00:01:24.900 –> 00:01:30.420) A nossa campanha de financiamento coletivo, vocês já sabem, lá no apoia.se barra segurança legal. (00:01:30.420 –> 00:01:36.940) A gente sempre pede que você considere colaborar com esse projeto independente de proteção de conteúdo. (00:01:36.940 –> 00:01:41.960) E, Vinícius, temos uma novidade que é um novo patrocinador aqui no Segurança Legal. (00:01:42.500 –> 00:01:43.520) É isso aí, Guilherme. (00:01:43.520 –> 00:01:54.360) Tem a WhisperSafe, na verdade, o produto da WhisperSafe de uma startup que nós conhecemos, inclusive o dono da startup. (00:01:54.360 –> 00:02:04.360) É um software para transcrição de voz com um valor bastante acessível comparado com outros que tem no mercado. (00:02:05.420 –> 00:02:08.640) Ele faz transcrição tanto.. (00:02:08.640 –> 00:02:13.760) Eu tenho usado muito para fazer, para mandar comandos para IA. (00:02:13.760 –> 00:02:17.060) Eu fazia prompt tudo estruturadinho, digitando e tal. (00:02:17.060 –> 00:02:26.200) Agora, para programar, para criar scripts, criar alguns programas, para fazer alguns testes, eu tenho utilizado essencialmente ele para digitar. (00:02:26.200 –> 00:02:34.080) E tem uma funcionalidade muito interessante, que é a gravação e transcrição de reuniões, que eu também tenho utilizado. (00:02:35.220 –> 00:02:40.820) Independente do software que você utiliza, você abre ele, clica gravar a reunião, ele vai gravar todo o áudio da reunião. (00:02:40.820 –> 00:02:48.280) E depois que ele grava e você aperta lá o botãozinho para transcrever, ele te dá uma.. (00:02:48.280 –> 00:02:53.000) Ele tanto gera um arquivo com a transcrição bruta, se tu quiser usar com alguma IA, (00:02:53.000 –> 00:03:04.160) Como ele já deixa na área de transferência a tua transcrição com um prompt montado para te colar na IA que tu quer utilizar para fazer um resumo da tua reunião. (00:03:04.160 –> 00:03:07.500) Então, termina a reunião, cola na IA e pimba. (00:03:07.500 –> 00:03:16.880) O valor dele é um valor bastante acessível e, para os ouvintes do Segurança Legal, nós temos 20 cupons. (00:03:17.840 –> 00:03:28.700) O cupom é SEGLEG50, ele dá 50% de desconto vitalício, digamos assim. (00:03:28.700 –> 00:03:35.360) Você faz a assinatura, aplica o desconto, se fizer mensal ele vai aplicar a todos os pagamentos mensais (00:03:35.360 –> 00:03:40.080) E, se for anual, ele vai aplicar a todos os pagamentos anuais. (00:03:40.080 –> 00:03:44.540) Então, não é um desconto que vale só no primeiro ano ou só no primeiro pagamento. (00:03:44.540 –> 00:03:48.460) SEGLEG50 para os ouvintes do Segurança Legal. (00:03:49.080 –> 00:03:55.520) São 20 cupons, são 20 cupons que a gente tem aí, pelo menos para este episódio. (00:03:55.520 –> 00:04:01.320) E o mais importante, Vinícius, ele é um aplicativo que é construído com privacidade em foco. (00:04:01.320 –> 00:04:06.820) Ou seja, se você, os dados e toda a parte de transcrição, ela fica só na sua máquina, (00:04:06.820 –> 00:04:11.020) Não vai para a nuvem, a não ser que você queira depois usar isso no MyA e tal, (00:04:11.020 –> 00:04:14.580) Mas, assim, para assuntos mais críticos. (00:04:14.580 –> 00:04:18.560) Se você quiser ter lá para fazer uma ata depois, isso fica só na sua máquina. (00:04:18.560 –> 00:04:24.280) Ele faz, ele usa os modelos da Whisper, isso está lá na interface, está muito claro. (00:04:24.280 –> 00:04:31.040) Ele usa os modelos da, os modelos Whisper da OpenAI, que são modelos que rodam local na máquina. (00:04:31.040 –> 00:04:35.460) E o interessante é que tu não precisa nem ter uma placa de vídeo, não precisa ter GPU nem nada, (00:04:35.460 –> 00:04:39.280) Ele funciona muito bem, eu testei no meu notebook, não tem placa de vídeo dedicada. (00:04:40.700 –> 00:04:45.580) E funcionou muito bem, assim, ele é bastante rápido. (00:04:45.580 –> 00:04:52.320) E eu tenho feito os testes até para ver a questão de velocidade, já que tem os modelos disponíveis lá. (00:04:52.320 –> 00:04:55.000) Eu estava usando sempre o Turbo, assim, vou usar o melhor. (00:04:55.000 –> 00:05:00.500) Aí eu resolvi começar a usar o Medium e o Small lá dos modelos. (00:05:00.500 –> 00:05:04.580) E, cara, o Small, ele dá umas erradas, assim, sabe? (00:05:04.580 –> 00:05:06.260) Mas o Medium funciona muito bem. (00:05:06.260 –> 00:05:08.060) Tá bom. (00:05:08.840 –> 00:05:15.480) Então, basta você acessar o whispersafe.ai.ai, você vai ver lá todos os valores. (00:05:15.480 –> 00:05:19.920) Na hora do pagamento, pode usar o cupom SEGLEG50 e vamos lá. (00:05:19.920 –> 00:05:24.080) Bem-vindos, então, ao novo patrocinador do podcast Segurança Legal. (00:05:24.080 –> 00:05:30.480) Vamos para os temas, então, Vinícius, desses últimos dois meses, dá para se dizer aí. (00:05:30.480 –> 00:05:32.680) Hoje já estamos aí no dia 24 de fevereiro. (00:05:32.680 –> 00:05:44.260) Bastante coisa acontecendo, mas nós vamos, em vez de comentar propriamente as notícias, claro que nós vamos citá-las aqui, mas nós dividimos em alguns grupos. (00:05:44.340 –> 00:05:49.420) De temas que nos chamaram a atenção e que também foram temas importantes aí nas últimas semanas. (00:05:49.420 –> 00:05:53.860) O primeiro deles diz respeito à questão da proteção da criança na internet. (00:05:53.860 –> 00:05:56.400) Proteção digital, sobretudo em plataformas. (00:05:56.400 –> 00:06:00.200) Você que nos acompanha aqui sabe que a questão da proteção de criança é importante. (00:06:00.200 –> 00:06:04.860) A gente tem diversos, para esse podcast, a gente tem diversos episódios gravados sobre isso. (00:06:05.100 –> 00:06:11.420) Chegamos a comentar, inclusive, um episódio mais recente também sobre o ECA Digital, Vinícius, se você puder ver o número aí para nós. (00:06:11.420 –> 00:06:24.280) E, basicamente, o que nós estamos vendo mais recentemente é toda uma questão sobre como tornar essas plataformas, os problemas envolvendo plataformas utilizadas por crianças. (00:06:24.280 –> 00:06:33.320) E cada vez mais as crianças têm usado, seja o discórdio, mas aqui o foco dessas notícias é o Roblox. (00:06:33.320 –> 00:06:38.740) Então, se você tem filho, provavelmente já ouviu falar sobre Roblox, que é um jogo. (00:06:38.740 –> 00:06:44.020) Dá para dizer que é um jogo, mas que simula quase como um ambiente, assim. (00:06:38.740 –> 00:06:44.020) Virtual. (00:06:44.020 –> 00:06:47.600) Eu cheguei a jogar ele logo que ele apareceu. (00:06:47.600 –> 00:06:52.020) Assim, não tão logo, mas os colegas do meu filho começaram a jogar. (00:06:52.020 –> 00:06:54.900) Ai, meu filho veio com essa história do Roblox. (00:06:54.900 –> 00:06:57.140) E aí, disse, não, beleza, vamos ver. (00:06:57.140 –> 00:06:58.860) Aí eu entrei com ele. (00:06:59.320 –> 00:07:02.180) Cara, é um ambiente, é um ambiente virtual. (00:07:02.180 –> 00:07:08.400) Para mim, me lembrou muito aquele Second Life, tá ligado? (00:07:08.400 –> 00:07:09.320) Sim, Second Life. (00:07:09.320 –> 00:07:11.100) Me lembrou muito aquilo, então. (00:07:11.100 –> 00:07:15.880) E aí, dentro, tu tem espaços. (00:07:15.880 –> 00:07:19.980) Que tu acessa aplicações, jogos e tudo mais. (00:07:19.980 –> 00:07:22.560) Tu pode criar, inclusive, e tal. (00:07:22.700 –> 00:07:26.080) E aí, ele tem uma moeda interna no jogo, tá? (00:07:26.080 –> 00:07:28.080) Ele tem grana envolvida. (00:07:28.080 –> 00:07:36.080) E, cara, em cinco minutos de Fussaclo ali, eu larguei para o meu filho, ó, tem jogos melhores (00:07:36.080 –> 00:07:36.640) Para te jogar. (00:07:36.640 –> 00:07:39.060) Tu não vai jogar isso aqui. (00:07:39.060 –> 00:07:44.520) Justamente porque é um ambiente, eu percebi, o que eu percebi de cara, e se confirmou depois, (00:07:44.520 –> 00:07:47.180) Um ambiente muito descontrolado, entende? (00:07:47.680 –> 00:07:56.360) Um ambiente muito descontrolado, com muita, assim, nomes estranhos de personagens, todo (00:07:56.360 –> 00:08:03.060) Mundo pode se comunicar com todo mundo, então, é um negócio bem estranho. (00:08:03.060 –> 00:08:04.880) Pelo menos, era. (00:08:04.880 –> 00:08:06.060) A percepção. (00:08:06.060 –> 00:08:06.260) Não entrei mais para jogar. (00:08:06.260 –> 00:08:11.720) Mas aí, pelo que a gente vê agora nas reações e notícias e tudo mais, pelo visto, (00:08:11.720 –> 00:08:12.580) Continua estranho. (00:08:12.580 –> 00:08:13.620) Continua estranho. (00:08:13.620 –> 00:08:18.880) O, o, a grande questão aqui é que, por fora, e isso está acontecendo no mundo (00:08:18.880 –> 00:08:20.140) Inteiro, não é só no Brasil. (00:08:20.140 –> 00:08:23.820) No Brasil, por conta do ECA Digital, mas assim, começa.. (00:08:23.820 –> 00:08:24.660) Episódio 400, viu, Guilherme? (00:08:24.660 –> 00:08:25.940) Tá, legal. (00:08:25.940 –> 00:08:26.660) Episódio 400, isso é legal. (00:08:26.660 –> 00:08:32.380) É que começa a se ampliar toda a discussão de como você fazer a verificação de idade (00:08:32.380 –> 00:08:34.120) De pessoas nessas plataformas. (00:08:34.120 –> 00:08:41.000) Então, aqui a gente junta nesse mesmo pacote o Roblox e também o Discord. (00:08:41.360 –> 00:08:43.840) E aí, uma coisa muito interessante. (00:08:43.840 –> 00:08:48.460) Que gerou, assim, até um fenômeno social, me parece que relevante. (00:08:48.460 –> 00:08:52.160) Crianças começaram a protestar lá, porque as crianças seriam os beneficiários. (00:08:52.160 –> 00:08:56.820) Mas começaram a protestar por conta das novas medidas de verificação de idade. (00:08:56.820 –> 00:08:59.280) Aí, o Felca foi alvo de protesto e tal. (00:08:59.280 –> 00:09:05.920) E tem as crianças lá, simulando um protesto, segurando cartazes lá dentro do Roblox. (00:09:07.520 –> 00:09:11.380) Saíram também notícias dizendo, e aí, mais ou menos na tua percepção, Vinícius, (00:09:11.380 –> 00:09:16.720) De que o Roblox, como acontece com grandes plataformas, ele teria uma lógica de cassino, (00:09:16.720 –> 00:09:21.860) Ou seja, as crianças ficariam ali, utilizariam gatilhos psicológicos, (00:09:21.860 –> 00:09:26.860) Como já ocorre em redes sociais, para que as crianças ficassem mais tempo lá dentro. (00:09:26.860 –> 00:09:33.160) E aí, também começou a se ventilar de que predadores sexuais estariam dentro do Roblox, (00:09:33.160 –> 00:09:36.760) Se fazendo passar por crianças. (00:09:33.160 –> 00:09:36.760) Disfarçados aí. (00:09:36.760 –> 00:09:40.700) Nos Estados Unidos, isso é um problema bem sério lá, justamente com isso. (00:09:40.700 –> 00:09:52.020) E teve o CEO do Roblox, ele teve lá no episódio do The Hard Fork. (00:09:53.020 –> 00:09:59.060) Eu já vejo o número de episódios aqui, mas o nome do CEO é Dave Bazzucchi, tá? (00:09:59.060 –> 00:10:06.020) E, cara, o pessoal do The Hard Fork tentou, assim, impressionou, foi uma coisa que ficou até tenso, sabe? (00:10:06.020 –> 00:10:08.940) Não é normal, assim, tu ver esse episódio do The Hard Fork desse jeito. (00:10:08.940 –> 00:10:14.100) E o cara sempre saindo pela tangente, assim, e perguntas bem diretas. (00:10:14.460 –> 00:10:21.300) Em termos de controle de comunicação, a questão de deixar adultos falar com crianças, assim, várias coisas. (00:10:21.300 –> 00:10:23.420) E ele sempre dando evasiva. (00:10:23.420 –> 00:10:26.320) Ele não.. (00:10:23.420 –> 00:10:26.320) Assim, foi muito ruim, sabe? (00:10:26.320 –> 00:10:32.020) A impressão que tu tens é que o cara foi ali para tentar se justificar, (00:10:32.020 –> 00:10:35.280) Não aceitando os problemas que ele tem na plataforma. (00:10:35.280 –> 00:10:38.800) Isso o CEO da própria Roblox, sabe? (00:10:38.800 –> 00:10:40.320) Na própria empresa. (00:10:40.320 –> 00:10:50.300) Então, isso me deixou ainda mais convencido de que é uma empresa que não tem preocupação nenhuma (00:10:50.300 –> 00:10:54.240) Com essa questão de segurança de crianças e tudo mais, entende? (00:10:54.240 –> 00:10:55.540) É bem delicado. (00:10:55.540 –> 00:10:58.760) Se o pessoal já se preocupa com o Discord, o Roblox é muito pior. (00:10:58.760 –> 00:11:00.000) É muito pior. (00:11:00.000 –> 00:11:03.140) Em termos de possibilidades de comunicação. (00:11:03.140 –> 00:11:06.380) É uma reportagem aqui da Folha de São Paulo. (00:11:06.420 –> 00:11:10.920) Pelo Daniel Mariani, ele destaca justamente isso. (00:11:10.920 –> 00:11:13.660) Inclusive de monetização. (00:11:13.660 –> 00:11:18.120) Práticas predatórias em games e monetiza compulsão e frustrações. (00:11:18.120 –> 00:11:22.720) Explora mecanismos psicológicos como medo de ficar fora da plataforma. (00:11:22.720 –> 00:11:25.060) Ficar de fora e perda de noção de tempo. (00:11:25.060 –> 00:11:27.540) Então, ele conta uma historinha que ele sai com o filho e o filho diz (00:11:27.540 –> 00:11:31.600) Olha, nós temos que voltar até tal hora porque vai acontecer um evento lá no Roblox (00:11:31.600 –> 00:11:34.920) E eu preciso estar lá e enfim. (00:11:35.800 –> 00:11:42.840) E aí, a crítica toda é também de que haveria uma falta de vontade, digamos assim, (00:11:42.840 –> 00:11:46.920) Da empresa de adotar controles parentais e também a questão da verificação da idade. (00:11:46.920 –> 00:11:52.820) E a verificação da idade que começa agora também a ficar mais presente agora em março. (00:11:52.820 –> 00:11:55.440) Tudo indica que vai acontecer também no Discord. (00:11:55.720 –> 00:11:57.760) Então, isso.. (00:11:57.760 –> 00:12:01.500) E também o Discord, Vinícius, se você quiser falar logo a seguir, (00:12:01.500 –> 00:12:07.160) Mas o Discord também aplicando novas formas de controle parental. (00:12:07.160 –> 00:12:11.440) Mas a grande discussão, e mais uma vez, isso está acontecendo no Brasil e no mundo, é (00:12:11.440 –> 00:12:17.200) Mas qual vai ser ou quais serão as medidas de controle de identidade. (00:12:18.080 –> 00:12:27.420) Então, se fala em biometria facial, se fala em envio de documentos e tal, e aí a grande preocupação que se coloca (00:12:27.420 –> 00:12:33.320) É no aumento das práticas de vigilância sobre como, que as empresas vão lidar com isso, (00:12:33.320 –> 00:12:39.040) Sobre o fato de a biometria facial ser um dado sensível, que poderia ser utilizado para outras sinalidades. (00:12:39.040 –> 00:12:47.020) Uma das notícias aqui mostra que o próprio Discord estava usando uma empresa lá, ou contratou uma empresa de verificação (00:12:47.020 –> 00:12:53.380) Que tinha conexões, que é a tal da persona lá, conexões no site deles, dizia mesmo (00:12:53.380 –> 00:12:55.840) This is a US government system. (00:12:55.840 –> 00:13:01.240) Mas aí que tá, Guilherme, assim, a gente tem um problema bem sério para resolver aí, tá? (00:13:01.240 –> 00:13:08.060) Porque ao mesmo tempo que se quer que as empresas consigam fazer a verificação de idade, (00:13:09.040 –> 00:13:11.160) E aí sim, é ok. (00:13:11.160 –> 00:13:12.660) O que que eu faço essa verificação de idade? (00:13:12.660 –> 00:13:17.000) O que que eu faço de um jeito que eu consiga ter um mínimo de confiança (00:13:17.000 –> 00:13:20.060) De que a criatura não tá mentindo pra mim, que o Zora não tá mentindo pra mim (00:13:20.060 –> 00:13:22.420) E tá entrando com menos de 13 ou coisa parecida? (00:13:22.420 –> 00:13:25.660) Então, eu preciso uma forma de verificar isso. (00:13:25.660 –> 00:13:28.400) Tu vai verificar como? (00:13:28.400 –> 00:13:30.080) Imagina a própria empresa. (00:13:30.080 –> 00:13:34.680) Ela vai usar reconhecimento facial para tentar identificar a idade? (00:13:34.680 –> 00:13:36.440) Ela vai pedir documentação? (00:13:38.360 –> 00:13:40.020) Não sei se isso é bom, se é ruim, entende? (00:13:40.020 –> 00:13:42.000) Eu só tô com o problema. (00:13:42.000 –> 00:13:46.220) Aí, o ideal, eu não gostaria de ficar dando minha identidade pra tudo quanto é empresa. (00:13:46.220 –> 00:13:50.460) Então, uma outra opção o governo tem as informações. (00:13:50.460 –> 00:13:54.360) Uma agência governamental tem as informações, as nossas informações. (00:13:54.360 –> 00:13:55.580) Sabe a idade que a gente tem. (00:13:55.580 –> 00:13:57.540) Tem toda a comprovação de quem a gente é. (00:13:58.220 –> 00:14:07.340) Será que não dá pra ter um protocolo que, de forma anônima, eu acesso um site e esse site (00:14:07.340 –> 00:14:15.160) Conversa com o site do governo e aí eu converso com o site do governo e digo, gera aí um token (00:14:15.160 –> 00:14:21.420) Pra mim, eu sou fulano, gera um token dizendo que eu tenho mais de 18 anos ou tem mais de 13 (00:14:21.420 –> 00:14:22.460) Ou coisa parecida. (00:14:22.460 –> 00:14:27.360) Parecido com o que a gente já faz no Alt pra fazer autenticação quando a gente usa o Google e tudo mais. (00:14:27.360 –> 00:14:31.720) Parecido com isso, mas em vez de dizer quem nós somos, ele diz que idade que a gente tem. (00:14:31.720 –> 00:14:32.860) Tá? (00:14:32.860 –> 00:14:36.000) Só que daí tu tem vários outros problemas. (00:14:36.000 –> 00:14:38.380) Ok, o site pode não saber quem tu é por ali. (00:14:38.380 –> 00:14:39.360) Não tem problema. (00:14:39.360 –> 00:14:41.460) E aí tem outro jeito de saber quem tu mas enfim. (00:14:41.460 –> 00:14:43.180) Até porque você vai ter um cadastro lá. (00:14:43.240 –> 00:14:43.960) Exato. (00:14:43.960 –> 00:14:51.560) Então assim, ok, ao mesmo tempo tu vai estar dizendo pro governo o que que tu tá acessando. (00:14:51.560 –> 00:14:57.260) Então se o governo começar a registrar lá na hora de consultar quem tá consultando o teu cadastro (00:14:57.260 –> 00:15:00.900) Ou pra quem tu tá se autenticando, ele sabe o que que tu tá acessando. (00:15:00.900 –> 00:15:06.060) E aí teve um problema recente, a gente chegou a comentar aqui, eu só não lembro se foi na (00:15:06.060 –> 00:15:10.120) Inglaterra especificamente ou foi na União Europeia, tá? (00:15:10.120 –> 00:15:11.900) E se eu não tô enganado, foi na Inglaterra, cara. (00:15:11.900 –> 00:15:19.940) Mas eles estavam com a demanda de, pra acessar site pornográfico, tu tem que dar a tua (00:15:19.940 –> 00:15:23.300) Identificação real, tá? (00:15:23.300 –> 00:15:28.080) Pra que o site tenha certeza de que tu é o maior de idade. (00:15:28.080 –> 00:15:36.360) E aí começou uma outra discussão da questão da privacidade das pessoas que acessam (00:15:36.360 –> 00:15:37.600) Esses sites e tudo mais. (00:15:38.100 –> 00:15:46.060) Então eu não vejo uma solução perfeita, assim, que empresa privada não guarde as informações (00:15:46.060 –> 00:15:48.760) Ou não tem um repositório de informações pra fazer isso. (00:15:48.760 –> 00:15:52.560) Tem uma solução que já é conhecida que é uma chamada, com a chamada Meu ID. (00:15:52.560 –> 00:15:59.420) Eu uso pra algumas plataformas de jogos, que a ideia é justamente essa, tu se autentica (00:15:59.420 –> 00:16:04.100) Com a plataforma, com a tua documentação, faz prova, faz o esquema da imagem e tudo mais. (00:16:04.100 –> 00:16:06.140) Aí tu usa ela pra se autenticar uma plataforma. (00:16:06.140 –> 00:16:11.660) Então, ou a gente vai ter que ter uma empresa como essa, ou vai ter que vincular com algum (00:16:11.660 –> 00:16:12.500) Órgão do governo. (00:16:12.500 –> 00:16:18.140) Eu não vejo uma saída diferente pro Discord, por exemplo. (00:16:18.140 –> 00:16:21.540) Eu não vejo uma saída diferente pro Facebook. (00:16:22.220 –> 00:16:27.240) Como é que eu vou autenticar, como é que eu vou saber que o usuário tem mais certa idade, (00:16:27.240 –> 00:16:37.040) Sem que eu possa ser enganado e sem pedir uma confirmação mais consistente, documental, (00:16:37.040 –> 00:16:43.280) Nem que seja interfaceada ou intermediada pelo governo ou por uma empresa privada, (00:16:44.460 –> 00:16:49.760) Que diga, não, Vinícius realmente tem mais de 13 anos. (00:16:49.760 –> 00:16:51.620) É um problema não. (00:16:51.620 –> 00:16:53.520) Eu não vejo uma solução fácil pra isso. (00:16:53.520 –> 00:16:55.720) É um problema de privacidade. (00:16:55.720 –> 00:17:01.940) Essa questão que eu comentei aqui desse persona que o Discord tava usando, (00:17:01.940 –> 00:17:05.660) A grande questão era que era um negócio quase como um data broker de verificação (00:17:05.660 –> 00:17:11.980) Que iria ser utilizado para fins de vigilância estatal. (00:17:11.980 –> 00:17:17.900) E aí o Discord, depois que isso vira notícia, eles voltam atrás. (00:17:17.900 –> 00:17:19.940) Eles dizem, nós não vamos mais usar isso. (00:17:19.940 –> 00:17:21.100) Ou seja, assim, tiram. (00:17:21.100 –> 00:17:23.000) O problema é um problema de privacidade. (00:17:23.000 –> 00:17:27.280) Você poderia, eu imagino, Vinícius, que se todo mundo tivesse, (00:17:27.280 –> 00:17:31.960) Levasse proteção de dados a sério, você poderia sim ter um protocolo (00:17:31.960 –> 00:17:36.560) Em que empresas e Estado poderiam fornecer um meio de autenticação (00:17:36.560 –> 00:17:39.540) Privacy-friendly. (00:17:39.540 –> 00:17:43.860) Ou seja, sem a coleta de informações sobre quem acessou o quê. (00:17:43.860 –> 00:17:48.360) Eles, ambos os lados, ou todos os lados, deveriam abrir mão disso. (00:17:48.360 –> 00:17:53.080) Mas nós sabemos que no estado atual de coisas, isso não vai acontecer. (00:17:53.080 –> 00:17:53.800) É o contrário. (00:17:53.800 –> 00:17:57.440) O que essa notícia mostra é que as empresas e governos estão, (00:17:58.560 –> 00:18:02.820) Frequentemente, caminhando para utilizar essa desculpa da verificação (00:18:02.820 –> 00:18:04.760) Para aumentar o monitoramento sobre as pessoas. (00:18:04.760 –> 00:18:06.620) E essa que me parece que é a preocupação. (00:18:06.620 –> 00:18:12.060) Enfim, nós vamos deixar, como sempre, todas as notícias lá no Show Notes. (00:18:12.060 –> 00:18:15.020) Tem outras coisas aqui, se você se interessa por essa questão. (00:18:15.020 –> 00:18:18.660) O papel do Discord em questão de agressão de animais, (00:18:18.660 –> 00:18:21.040) Que teve aí recentemente com o caso do Cão Orelha. (00:18:21.040 –> 00:18:25.860) E também sobre como empresas internamente discutiram e sabem. (00:18:25.860 –> 00:18:29.540) O próprio Instagram sabia como o próprio Instagram fazia mal para meninas (00:18:29.540 –> 00:18:30.680) E para adolescentes e tudo mais. (00:18:30.680 –> 00:18:32.440) Então, isso continua acontecendo. (00:18:32.440 –> 00:18:35.160) Documentos internos aí vazados. (00:18:35.160 –> 00:18:40.440) Como acontece, demonstram que eles sabem dos potenciais maléficos. (00:18:40.440 –> 00:18:46.680) Para adolescentes e continuam oferecendo as plataformas ou serviços (00:18:46.680 –> 00:18:49.700) Sem levar em consideração a proteção da criança e do adolescente. (00:18:49.700 –> 00:18:53.220) Então, fica nesse primeiro grupo aí, Vinícius. (00:18:54.120 –> 00:18:54.640) Perfeito. (00:18:54.640 –> 00:18:57.720) Segundo grupo, tem a ver também. (00:18:57.720 –> 00:19:00.300) Tem a ver com crianças e adolescentes, mas não somente. (00:19:00.300 –> 00:19:03.120) Mas tem a ver também com proteção de.. (00:19:03.120 –> 00:19:05.740) Sobretudo de mulheres na internet, da imagem de mulheres (00:19:05.740 –> 00:19:12.360) E sobre como a IA tem sido utilizada especificamente pelo X ou Twitter, Vinícius? (00:19:12.360 –> 00:19:15.660) Todo mundo que fala X logo depois tem que dizer o antigo Twitter. (00:19:15.660 –> 00:19:17.800) Mas todo mundo já sabe que o X é o antigo Twitter. (00:19:18.040 –> 00:19:20.500) Você fica meio com um vício ali. (00:19:20.500 –> 00:19:22.880) E aí, o que começou? (00:19:22.880 –> 00:19:24.060) O nome virou.. (00:19:24.060 –> 00:19:26.180) Parece que o nome virou o X antigo Twitter mesmo. (00:19:26.180 –> 00:19:27.440) Junto. (00:19:27.440 –> 00:19:28.400) Que nem a HBO. (00:19:28.400 –> 00:19:31.180) Viu a HBO Max, que era HBO. (00:19:31.180 –> 00:19:33.280) Aí depois virou a HBO Max. (00:19:33.280 –> 00:19:34.760) Aí depois foi Max. (00:19:34.760 –> 00:19:35.980) Aí tinha.. (00:19:35.980 –> 00:19:36.140) Gol. (00:19:36.140 –> 00:19:38.360) Aí voltaram com a HBO agora. (00:19:38.360 –> 00:19:40.940) Eu tenho a assinatura deles lá. (00:19:40.940 –> 00:19:41.360) Meu Deus. (00:19:41.360 –> 00:19:44.700) Eu nem sei mais o que eu tô assinando lá, porque eu não sei mais o nome desse. (00:19:44.700 –> 00:19:51.960) E aí a questão que, enfim, nesses últimos meses aí virou, uma notícia muito forte (00:19:51.960 –> 00:19:57.740) Foi que o pessoal pedia lá pro Grock no X pra que ele tirasse, deixasse mulheres nuas (00:19:57.740 –> 00:20:02.920) Ou tirasse a roupa de mulheres, inclusive de crianças. (00:20:03.660 –> 00:20:10.520) E naquela perspectiva, de que a ferramenta é neutra, a ferramenta só faz aquilo que (00:20:10.520 –> 00:20:16.440) O usuário pede pra ela fazer, a culpa não é nossa e tal, mas ao mesmo tempo a ferramenta (00:20:16.440 –> 00:20:22.400) Era programada sem guardrails ali pra despir pessoas. (00:20:22.400 –> 00:20:28.940) E se ela pode ser programada para despir pessoas, me parece que também é fácil colocar guardrails (00:20:28.940 –> 00:20:35.400) Aí pra impedir que ela dispa, dispa, despir, despir pessoas. (00:20:35.400 –> 00:20:37.920) Acho que eu nunca tinha usado o verbo despir dessa forma. (00:20:37.920 –> 00:20:39.840) Então, é.. (00:20:39.840 –> 00:20:41.080) E aí o que que aconteceu? (00:20:41.080 –> 00:20:43.860) Não sei se você quer fazer uma observação agora ou depois aqui, só pra.. (00:20:43.860 –> 00:20:45.080) Não, pode sim, pode sim, pode sim. (00:20:45.080 –> 00:20:46.580) Aí o que que aconteceu? (00:20:46.580 –> 00:20:52.860) Foi toda uma pressão em cima do X, Elon Musk chega e diz, não, olha, nós vamos, (00:20:52.860 –> 00:21:00.340) Então vamos ampliar os controles aqui, só vai poder despir pessoas quem tiver a conta (00:21:00.340 –> 00:21:01.920) Paga do X. (00:21:01.920 –> 00:21:09.820) E obviamente que daí a emenda saiu pior que o soneto e no Brasil também já vimos movimentações, (00:21:10.160 –> 00:21:17.560) De três entidades aqui, a NPD, Ministério Público Federal e Senacom, em primeiro lugar fizeram (00:21:17.560 –> 00:21:25.420) Uma recomendação lá em janeiro e agora mais recentemente, depois da resposta do X, esses (00:21:25.420 –> 00:21:32.400) Três órgãos entenderam que as medidas foram insuficientes e cada um deles, na medida das (00:21:32.400 –> 00:21:36.620) Suas competências, iniciou um processo pra determinar. (00:21:36.620 –> 00:21:42.500) Aí sim, antes tinham sugerido medidas, o X informou as medidas que foram tomadas, eles (00:21:42.500 –> 00:21:47.500) Entenderam que não foram suficientes e a partir de agora começaram, cada um na medida das (00:21:47.500 –> 00:21:53.000) Suas competências, procedimentos administrativos, seja a NPD, uma medida preventiva, o Ministério (00:21:53.000 –> 00:21:58.960) Público também, um procedimento interno e a Senacom também numa medida cautelar administrativa (00:21:58.960 –> 00:22:01.700) Determinando que eles imediatamente parem. (00:22:01.700 –> 00:22:08.720) E implementem soluções técnicas e administrativas pra impedir a geração de imagens de pessoas (00:22:08.720 –> 00:22:10.000) Nuas. (00:22:10.620 –> 00:22:16.580) E pra variar. (00:22:10.620 –> 00:22:16.580) Pra variar as maiores vítimas disso foram mulheres, tá? (00:22:16.580 –> 00:22:19.800) E inclusive menores de idade, tá? (00:22:19.800 –> 00:22:20.800) E adolescentes. (00:22:20.800 –> 00:22:25.920) Isso foi o que causou, claro que, mesmo que não tivesse menores de idade envolvidas, (00:22:25.920 –> 00:22:32.620) Isso já gerou bastante polêmica, mas com menores de idade é a coisa.. (00:22:33.300 –> 00:22:37.840) E aí uma coisa, Guilherme, só uma observação, a gente já fala há muitos anos aqui no Segurança (00:22:37.840 –> 00:22:42.880) Legal, há muito tempo, essa questão da super exposição das crianças na internet e muitas (00:22:42.880 –> 00:22:43.960) Vezes pelos próprios pais. (00:22:43.960 –> 00:22:48.920) Quando a gente falava assim, ó, não expõe, não fica botando foto, não sei o quê, tu não (00:22:48.920 –> 00:22:50.900) Sabe o que vai poder ser feito com isso amanhã. (00:22:52.040 –> 00:22:56.620) E eu lembro de estar falando e falando sobre isso em 2015, em escolas, fazer umas palestras (00:22:56.620 –> 00:22:59.020) Assim, falando pro pessoal exatamente nesses termos. (00:22:59.020 –> 00:23:07.800) E agora aqui estamos nós em 2026 com o X antigo Twitter, uma ferramenta de ar embutida (00:23:07.800 –> 00:23:13.940) Que, cara, tira a roupa de adolescente, menor de idade e tudo mais. (00:23:14.480 –> 00:23:19.600) E aí, e mesmo que você seja cuidadoso com a imagem dos filhos e tal, que é realmente (00:23:19.600 –> 00:23:20.500) A recomendação.. (00:23:20.500 –> 00:23:22.560) As escolas tinham foto, publicam, é um.. (00:23:22.560 –> 00:23:28.740) Exato, não, e ainda você tem pessoas públicas, que eventualmente, eventualmente não, (00:23:28.740 –> 00:23:34.940) Mas pessoas públicas que têm a sua imagem publicada em função da sua, da sua atividade, (00:23:34.940 –> 00:23:40.600) Sei lá, uma política, pessoas do ramo político, enfim, artistas e tudo mais, e ainda (00:23:40.600 –> 00:23:46.220) Assim não há, me parece, aliás, eu tenho certeza que não há um direito de pessoas (00:23:46.220 –> 00:23:53.460) Usarem IA pra macular a imagem de mulheres, inclusive teve notícias, pegaram lá uma (00:23:53.460 –> 00:23:58.420) Primeira ministra, não lembro exatamente de qual país, e aí começaram a fazer isso (00:23:58.420 –> 00:24:02.200) Com a imagem dela pra desqualificá-la, enfim. (00:24:02.200 –> 00:24:10.580) E aí acaba entrando, Vinícius, um pouco naquilo, eu vou puxar lá pro grupo 6, (00:24:10.580 –> 00:24:16.200) Mas tem um pouco a ver, o Vinícius me mandou esses dias uma notícia de um.. (00:24:16.200 –> 00:24:21.120) Seria um aborígine, da Nova Zelândia, que fazia vídeos.. (00:24:21.120 –> 00:24:21.760) O Steve Irving. (00:24:21.760 –> 00:24:23.340) Conta aí a história, conta aí a história. (00:24:23.340 –> 00:24:23.680) O Steve Irving. (00:24:23.680 –> 00:24:24.440) . (00:24:24.440 –> 00:24:26.260) É inacreditável. (00:24:26.260 –> 00:24:29.200) O Steve Irving, o Steve Irving é um.. (00:24:29.200 –> 00:24:37.740) Um aborígine, australiano, que faz vídeos.. (00:24:37.740 –> 00:24:38.240) Neo-zelandês. (00:24:38.240 –> 00:24:38.740) Neo-zelandês. (00:24:38.740 –> 00:24:39.380) Neo-zelandês. (00:24:39.380 –> 00:24:42.400) É Nova Zelândia, não misturar Nova Zelândia com a Austrália. (00:24:42.400 –> 00:24:43.140) Nada. (00:24:43.140 –> 00:24:49.400) Neo-zelandês, que faz vídeos, aqueles vídeos assim, meio de aventura, assim, de ver os bichos (00:24:49.400 –> 00:24:50.780) De perto e meio.. (00:24:50.780 –> 00:24:55.620) Encontra uma cobra e mexe na cobra e um escorpião e por aí vai. (00:24:55.700 –> 00:24:56.700) Esses vídeos assim, sabe? (00:24:56.700 –> 00:24:57.140) E mostrando.. (00:24:57.140 –> 00:25:00.160) Mas mostrando os animais lá da Nova Zelândia. (00:25:00.160 –> 00:25:01.120) Sim, exatamente. (00:25:01.120 –> 00:25:02.460) Fazendo um negócio.. (00:25:02.460 –> 00:25:04.060) Cara, um negócio muito bem feito. (00:25:04.060 –> 00:25:05.340) Um negócio muito bem feito. (00:25:05.340 –> 00:25:06.800) Tipo um National Geographic, assim. (00:25:06.800 –> 00:25:09.320) Tinha um outro cara, aquele cara que morreu.. (00:25:09.320 –> 00:25:13.500) Bem conhecido, ele morreu com ferrão de uma arraia. (00:25:13.500 –> 00:25:14.200) Uma arraia. (00:25:14.200 –> 00:25:15.560) No peito. (00:25:15.560 –> 00:25:18.040) Eu não lembro o nome dele, mas tudo bem. (00:25:18.040 –> 00:25:21.040) .. (00:25:21.040 –> 00:25:24.880) E esse personagem é uma vibe muito parecida, tá? (00:25:25.700 –> 00:25:30.620) Cara, um negócio com, assim, muita gente seguindo. (00:25:30.620 –> 00:25:37.660) Houve 90 mil pessoas no Instagram e aí começou a chamar muita atenção, muita atenção. (00:25:37.660 –> 00:25:42.600) E aí o cara que criou o personagem veio ao público e dizia, ó, esse cara não existe. (00:25:43.400 –> 00:25:47.980) O Steve Irving era o cara que morreu com ferrão de arraia. (00:25:49.420 –> 00:25:50.400) Sim, verdade. (00:25:50.400 –> 00:25:51.480) Na notícia, sim. (00:25:51.480 –> 00:25:53.080) Eu misturei aqui que ele chamou.. (00:25:53.080 –> 00:25:54.620) É o Aboriginal Steve Irving. (00:25:54.620 –> 00:25:56.860) É o Steve Irving aborigine. (00:25:56.860 –> 00:25:57.340) Exatamente. (00:25:57.340 –> 00:25:59.780) O Steve Irving é o cara real que morreu. (00:25:59.780 –> 00:26:00.720) Isso, isso. (00:26:00.720 –> 00:26:01.220) Isso. (00:26:01.220 –> 00:26:03.380) E o nome do cara que.. (00:26:03.380 –> 00:26:06.220) Essa persona digital criada. (00:26:07.620 –> 00:26:09.340) Quem criou foi o.. (00:26:09.340 –> 00:26:10.400) Quem criou foi o.. (00:26:10.400 –> 00:26:13.720) O Keegan, John Manson, o cara que fez a.. (00:26:13.720 –> 00:26:15.140) Que criou o personagem. (00:26:15.140 –> 00:26:17.260) Cara, eu não tenho o nome do personagem aqui. (00:26:17.260 –> 00:26:20.040) Seria o Bush Legend. (00:26:20.040 –> 00:26:20.480) Mas.. (00:26:20.480 –> 00:26:21.320) Bush Legend. (00:26:21.320 –> 00:26:22.260) Esse é o canal. (00:26:22.260 –> 00:26:23.760) Esse é o canal, Bush Legend. (00:26:23.760 –> 00:26:24.520) O Bush Legend. (00:26:24.520 –> 00:26:25.260) A conta aqui, ó. (00:26:25.260 –> 00:26:26.260) Tá separado aqui. (00:26:26.260 –> 00:26:27.280) Bush Legend, a conta. (00:26:27.780 –> 00:26:30.500) Mas o interessante é que não é a conta em si, tá? (00:26:30.500 –> 00:26:33.260) Quem quiser olhar o Bush Legend lá, deve estar no ar ainda esse negócio. (00:26:33.260 –> 00:26:35.240) O interessante não é a conta em si. (00:26:35.240 –> 00:26:41.400) O interessante é que é uma coisa que tu assiste e, cara, tu não se dá a conta que (00:26:41.400 –> 00:26:42.360) Não é real. (00:26:42.360 –> 00:26:47.360) Talvez ali num vídeo ou outro tu possa até perceber, tá? (00:26:47.360 –> 00:26:50.880) Mas a maioria das pessoas não vai perceber. (00:26:50.880 –> 00:26:51.920) Não vai se dar conta, não vai se dar conta. (00:26:51.920 –> 00:26:53.560) Então, assim.. (00:26:53.560 –> 00:27:01.540) E recentemente teve um vídeo também, eu vi essa semana, ou semana passada, um vídeo (00:27:01.540 –> 00:27:06.360) Em que tava o Brad Pitt lutando com o Tom Cruise, tá? (00:27:06.360 –> 00:27:10.320) E eles discutindo os Epstein Files na luta. (00:27:10.320 –> 00:27:20.040) Eu mostrei pra minha esposa o vídeo e disse assim, olha só o trailer de um filme que eles (00:27:20.040 –> 00:27:20.940) Estão lançando e tal. (00:27:21.420 –> 00:27:24.060) Aí a gente começou a ver o vídeo, eu já tinha visto, ela começou a ver o vídeo, (00:27:24.060 –> 00:27:29.440) Assim, tá, mas aí eles falando e tal, e eles se batendo e não paravam de se bater (00:27:29.440 –> 00:27:31.840) E conversar, assim, mas que cena mais. (00:27:31.840 –> 00:27:33.080) Sem propósito. (00:27:33.480 –> 00:27:34.820) Uma coisa meio.. (00:27:34.820 –> 00:27:37.000) Mas ao mesmo tempo ela achou que fosse verdade. (00:27:37.000 –> 00:27:38.060) Aham. (00:27:38.060 –> 00:27:43.120) Ela achou que fosse verdade, porque os personagens, ali o Tom Cruise e o Brad Pitt, tá certinho (00:27:43.120 –> 00:27:43.500) Ali, cara. (00:27:43.500 –> 00:27:44.900) Claro que fica.. (00:27:44.900 –> 00:27:48.780) Depois eles começam a zoar, começam a mudar demais, assim, começam a botar uns personagens (00:27:48.780 –> 00:27:49.800) Meio estranhos no negócio. (00:27:50.560 –> 00:27:51.240) Mas é.. (00:27:51.240 –> 00:27:51.800) E há, cara. (00:27:51.800 –> 00:27:53.660) E aí isso gera tanto.. (00:27:53.660 –> 00:27:54.580) Não só uma preocupação. (00:27:54.580 –> 00:27:56.300) Agora nós estamos vando pra ano de eleição. (00:27:56.300 –> 00:27:57.360) Vamos ver o que vai acontecer. (00:27:57.360 –> 00:28:07.520) Mas não só gera essa possível confusão com quem assiste, pra quem assiste, mas também (00:28:07.520 –> 00:28:13.300) Tá gerando uma boa discussão lá nos Estados Unidos com relação, lá nos sindicatos dos (00:28:13.300 –> 00:28:16.380) Artistas e tudo mais. (00:28:16.380 –> 00:28:23.620) Porque, cara, se tu não quiser usar a imagem de alguém, que obviamente tu vai ter que pagar (00:28:23.620 –> 00:28:28.240) Pra usar a imagem do Tom Cruise, ninguém discute que mesmo que seja autorizado pelo Tom Cruise (00:28:28.240 –> 00:28:33.160) Tu vai ter que pagar o Tom Cruise pelo uso da imagem dele, mas que tu possa começar a criar (00:28:33.160 –> 00:28:37.600) Personagens completamente fictícios, ou pessoas. (00:28:37.600 –> 00:28:44.560) Atores fictícios, pra.. (00:28:37.600 –> 00:28:44.560) Pra atuarem num filme, atuarem numa série. (00:28:45.560 –> 00:28:48.320) E aí tu não precisar mais. (00:28:48.320 –> 00:28:53.580) Talvez tu possa substituir até o roteirista na brincadeira, mas tu não precisar mais (00:28:53.580 –> 00:28:55.500) De atores humanos pra atuar. (00:28:55.500 –> 00:28:57.120) Então.. (00:28:57.120 –> 00:29:01.940) Tem uma discussão bem interessante em cima disso, sabe? (00:29:01.940 –> 00:29:07.680) A questão do emprego dos artistas e da questão do conteúdo que tu entrega. (00:29:07.680 –> 00:29:09.200) Pras pessoas. (00:29:09.200 –> 00:29:11.120) Tu vai assistir um filme.. (00:29:11.120 –> 00:29:14.480) Assim, tu topa assistir um filme muito bom feito por Iá? (00:29:14.480 –> 00:29:16.560) Cara.. (00:29:16.560 –> 00:29:21.280) Eu acho que tem um elemento ético, inclusive se fala isso lá numa das notícias. (00:29:21.800 –> 00:29:27.300) Que é um preceito de trans.. (00:29:21.800 –> 00:29:27.300) Um preceito ético de transparência no uso de Iá. (00:29:27.300 –> 00:29:32.160) Então, quando a gente fala em princípios de governança de Iá, a transparência, ela (00:29:32.160 –> 00:29:36.060) Se desdobra em várias.. (00:29:32.160 –> 00:29:36.060) Várias situações. (00:29:36.060 –> 00:29:40.680) E uma das situações que a transparência se desdobra, enquanto princípio que deve reger (00:29:40.680 –> 00:29:45.320) O uso da Iá, isso eu tô falando porque é princípio já adotado na União Europeia (00:29:45.320 –> 00:29:46.940) E tudo mais, é.. (00:29:46.940 –> 00:29:51.140) . (00:29:46.940 –> 00:29:51.140) Você tem que saber que aquele conteúdo é gerado por Iá. (00:29:51.140 –> 00:29:52.800) E a grande.. (00:29:52.800 –> 00:29:54.320) E por que que isso virou notícia? (00:29:54.320 –> 00:29:55.540) Na verdade, são duas coisas. (00:29:55.540 –> 00:30:00.500) Isso virou notícia porque não se deram.. (00:29:55.540 –> 00:30:00.500) Ninguém se deu conta. (00:30:00.500 –> 00:30:05.540) Porque se diz, você mostra pra pessoa, se você olhar num vídeo e prestar atenção, (00:30:05.540 –> 00:30:06.760) Você vai descobrir que é. (00:30:06.760 –> 00:30:10.420) A questão é que hoje, até a gente comentava isso antes. (00:30:10.420 –> 00:30:17.520) Nós, eu e você e quem nos escuta, nós já estamos consumindo conteúdos gerados por (00:30:17.520 –> 00:30:18.440) Iá sem se dar conta. (00:30:18.440 –> 00:30:18.840) Por quê? (00:30:18.840 –> 00:30:23.400) Porque a lógica de consumir conteúdo em rede social não é você ficar prestando atenção (00:30:23.400 –> 00:30:28.980) Nos detalhes, a lógica é que você vai passando rapidamente sobre certos conteúdos. (00:30:28.980 –> 00:30:32.780) E você fica vendo muitos, aquela história do feed infinito que a gente já falou. (00:30:32.780 –> 00:30:38.080) Que é uma das maldições das redes sociais e o que aprisiona as pessoas lá dentro é (00:30:38.080 –> 00:30:38.860) O feed infinito. (00:30:38.860 –> 00:30:39.900) E vamos lá. (00:30:39.900 –> 00:30:42.620) O teu espírito crítico ali fica bem rebaixado. (00:30:42.840 –> 00:30:45.960) Claro que quando a gente olha o vídeo depois sabendo o que bom, tudo bem. (00:30:45.960 –> 00:30:51.860) Ontem mesmo eu tava na academia e fica uma TV ligada lá e tava passando uma propaganda (00:30:51.860 –> 00:30:53.300) Do Liquida Porto Alegre. (00:30:53.300 –> 00:30:57.000) É tipo uma liquidação de verão que eles fazem aqui na cidade. (00:30:57.800 –> 00:31:05.020) E, cara, cinco segundos da coisa já deu pra ver que era tudo gerado por Iá, cara. (00:31:05.020 –> 00:31:09.860) Toda uma propaganda gerada por Iá, até porque no final tinha uma senhora bem idosa correndo (00:31:09.860 –> 00:31:15.540) Junto com um monte de pessoas que ela não teria como uma senhora. (00:31:15.540 –> 00:31:19.400) Enfim, até teria, mas chamou a atenção o fato de ser uma senhora bem idosa correndo (00:31:19.400 –> 00:31:21.000) Loucamente na cidade, assim, sabe? (00:31:21.640 –> 00:31:25.980) Não que não seja possível, não que não seja possível. (00:31:25.980 –> 00:31:29.660) Não, não que não seja possível, mas, assim, aquilo já disparou, não, como assim. (00:31:29.660 –> 00:31:35.940) Então, você tem um elemento ético muito, isso tá acontecendo, a propaganda, eu acredito, (00:31:35.940 –> 00:31:39.720) Que o CONAR, enfim, a regulamentação da propaganda tem que deixar isso claro. (00:31:39.720 –> 00:31:45.220) Olha, você está assistindo uma reportagem, uma propaganda feita por Iá, assim como você (00:31:45.220 –> 00:31:49.340) Quando você tá consumindo um produto no supermercado, diz se aquilo ali tem transgênico (00:31:49.340 –> 00:31:51.900) Ou não, ou o que consta. (00:31:51.900 –> 00:31:52.140) Excesso de sal. (00:31:52.140 –> 00:31:53.980) Excesso de sal, por que não? (00:31:53.980 –> 00:31:58.020) Porque a gente sabe que isso é bem brain rotizável. (00:31:58.020 –> 00:31:58.900) Aham. (00:31:58.900 –> 00:32:01.200) Brain rotizável, você não inventei agora, Vinícius. (00:32:01.200 –> 00:32:02.880) É um bom verbo. (00:32:02.880 –> 00:32:04.220) Brain rotizável. (00:32:04.220 –> 00:32:13.740) Vinícius, Brasil, você já deve ter ouvido falar disso, mas Brasil e União Europeia, (00:32:13.740 –> 00:32:17.320) Consolidaram lá o seu acordo de adequação mútua. (00:32:17.320 –> 00:32:23.180) Então, basicamente, agora, no final de janeiro, foi anunciado esse reconhecimento recíproco (00:32:23.180 –> 00:32:25.560) De adequação dos regimes de proteção de dados. (00:32:25.560 –> 00:32:31.800) E tem-se pintado isso como um marco histórico, porque, além desse franco reconhecimento, (00:32:31.800 –> 00:32:35.060) A ideia é que se abra, principalmente para o Brasil. (00:32:35.440 –> 00:32:42.000) Mas a ideia é que o Brasil poderia se beneficiar com base nesse acordo de adequação, (00:32:42.000 –> 00:32:47.660) Prestando serviços, para toda a União Europeia. (00:32:47.660 –> 00:32:53.020) Então, isso poderia ampliar o uso de data centers para IA e também o uso de próprio serviço, (00:32:53.020 –> 00:32:56.040) Porque uma vez que você tem esse reconhecimento, você não precisa, (00:32:57.180 –> 00:33:00.580) Digamos assim, quando você for fazer a transferência internacional de dados, (00:33:00.580 –> 00:33:03.140) Que é uma das situações lá em que você faz de um lado para o outro, (00:33:03.140 –> 00:33:05.800) Esse reconhecimento implica na possibilidade automática, (00:33:05.800 –> 00:33:08.880) Sem, por exemplo, você pedir, precisar pedir consentimento, (00:33:08.880 –> 00:33:12.820) Ou fazer avisos adicionais, ou reconhecimentos das autoridades. (00:33:12.820 –> 00:33:18.980) Então, abre-se, de fato, um espaço comercial também, (00:33:19.040 –> 00:33:22.300) Não seja de fluxos, de fluxo seguro de dados, enfim. (00:33:22.300 –> 00:33:24.600) Qual a questão? (00:33:24.600 –> 00:33:31.800) A questão é que, quando a gente faz uma comparação em como a União Europeia tem aplicado sanções (00:33:31.800 –> 00:33:35.620) E como o Brasil tem aplicado sanções, mesmo diante desse reconhecimento, (00:33:35.620 –> 00:33:39.620) Nós notamos que há uma distância, porque no Brasil ainda há, (00:33:39.620 –> 00:33:43.980) E aqui eu falo como titular de dados pessoais, (00:33:44.360 –> 00:33:49.580) Ainda há um certo, é um certo, como é que eu vou dizer, (00:33:49.580 –> 00:33:54.640) Atraso, talvez, na aplicação de sanções em situações muito complexas. (00:33:54.640 –> 00:33:57.340) Apenas para vocês terem uma ideia de alguns números, (00:33:57.340 –> 00:34:00.120) Na França, por exemplo, agora é janeiro, fevereiro, (00:34:00.120 –> 00:34:06.280) Você teve a France Travel, foi multada em 5 milhões de euros, (00:34:06.280 –> 00:34:09.920) A Free Mobile, 42 milhões de euros, (00:34:10.920 –> 00:34:14.820) É dividido aqui em Free Mobile e Free, não sei o que é. (00:34:14.820 –> 00:34:19.140) Então, você teve aí todas essas situações somente, (00:34:19.140 –> 00:34:22.120) Ou seja, multas milionárias na França, (00:34:22.120 –> 00:34:27.400) Somente por situações de vazamentos que se confirmou que ocorreram (00:34:27.400 –> 00:34:30.300) Por causa de insuficiência de medidas de segurança (00:34:30.300 –> 00:34:32.560) Adotadas por essas organizações. (00:34:32.560 –> 00:34:34.060) Isso na França. (00:34:34.060 –> 00:34:36.940) Na Espanha, que é uma autoridade pequena, (00:34:36.940 –> 00:34:40.180) Tem, se não me engano, menos funcionários do que, (00:34:40.180 –> 00:34:43.540) Até fiz esses dias um apanhado de número de funcionários e tal, (00:34:43.540 –> 00:34:45.960) Mas acho que tem menos funcionários do que a nossa NPD, (00:34:45.960 –> 00:34:53.040) Eles terminaram 2025 com 394 procedimentos sancionadores (00:34:53.040 –> 00:34:57.040) E com multas que somadas deram 40 milhões de euros. (00:34:57.040 –> 00:35:00.040) Então, acho que para consolidar, de fato, (00:35:00.040 –> 00:35:03.700) Urge que nós tenhamos um aprimoramento, (00:35:03.700 –> 00:35:05.480) E eu não falo nem somente em multas, (00:35:05.480 –> 00:35:08.720) Eu falo em sanções, impedir certos tratamentos, (00:35:08.720 –> 00:35:14.400) Caminhar justamente para a implementação de medidas de segurança, (00:35:14.400 –> 00:35:16.680) Resolver a questão das farmácias, (00:35:16.680 –> 00:35:20.380) Resolver a questão que a gente já falou aqui no nosso podcast (00:35:20.380 –> 00:35:26.980) Sobre a farra das biometrias faciais em academias, (00:35:26.980 –> 00:35:29.580) Em condomínios. (00:35:29.580 –> 00:35:32.780) Então, acho que a gente comemora, de fato, (00:35:32.780 –> 00:35:36.060) Mas há um caminho ainda a ser perseguido, me parece, (00:35:36.060 –> 00:35:40.100) Posso estar errado, enfim, mas me parece que há um caminho ainda a ser percorrido. (00:35:40.100 –> 00:35:42.580) Isso, obviamente, é uma via de duas mãos. (00:35:42.580 –> 00:35:45.340) Então, a gente tem uma equivalência. (00:35:45.340 –> 00:35:46.080) Isso. (00:35:46.080 –> 00:35:48.500) Então, uma coisa que muda, então, por exemplo, (00:35:48.500 –> 00:35:51.660) Se você quiser usar algum data center na Europa, (00:35:51.660 –> 00:35:53.620) Na União Europeia, para fazer mais ou menos de dados (00:35:53.620 –> 00:35:57.820) E cidadãos brasileiros, em princípio, ok. (00:35:57.820 –> 00:35:59.860) Isso. (00:35:59.860 –> 00:36:02.260) Quando você tem na União Europeia, (00:36:02.260 –> 00:36:04.040) Nos países que fazem parte da União Europeia, (00:36:04.040 –> 00:36:06.980) Não é na Europa, porque você tem países que.. (00:36:06.980 –> 00:36:08.340) Sim, eu falei, União Europeia, não é Europeia. (00:36:08.340 –> 00:36:10.960) Tu tem Inglaterra que não faz mais parte da União Europeia. (00:36:10.960 –> 00:36:12.060) Inglaterra não é mais. (00:36:12.060 –> 00:36:14.520) Aí o pessoal lá da Inglaterra, (00:36:14.520 –> 00:36:15.720) Quando entra na União Europeia, (00:36:15.720 –> 00:36:18.300) Eles ficam na fila não dos residentes da União Europeia, (00:36:18.300 –> 00:36:20.040) Eles têm que enfrentar a fila de todo mundo, (00:36:20.040 –> 00:36:21.800) Mas Suíça também não é. (00:36:21.960 –> 00:36:22.660) É engraçado. (00:36:22.660 –> 00:36:24.420) A Suíça também não é. (00:36:24.420 –> 00:36:25.960) Embora a Suíça tenha, (00:36:25.960 –> 00:36:30.200) Seja conhecida justamente por hospedar sistemas, (00:36:30.200 –> 00:36:32.080) The Privacy Friendly, de segurança, (00:36:32.080 –> 00:36:34.180) Mais VPNs que ficam lá na Suíça, (00:36:34.180 –> 00:36:36.520) Se vendem, mas não faz parte da Suíça. (00:36:36.520 –> 00:36:38.740) A Suíça acho que faz parte do espaço Schengen, (00:36:38.740 –> 00:36:39.340) Se não me engano, (00:36:39.340 –> 00:36:42.320) Que permite que você entre, (00:36:42.320 –> 00:36:44.640) Sem a necessidade de passar por fronteiras, (00:36:44.640 –> 00:36:46.120) Tem o tráfego livre, (00:36:46.120 –> 00:36:47.180) Mas acho que não faz, (00:36:47.180 –> 00:36:49.740) Mas não faz da União Europeia. (00:36:51.160 –> 00:36:52.620) Bom, Vinícius, (00:36:52.620 –> 00:36:54.680) Seguindo aqui, (00:36:54.680 –> 00:36:59.520) Nós temos também toda a questão da vigilância, (00:36:59.520 –> 00:37:02.240) Lá no Grupo 5, (00:37:02.240 –> 00:37:04.420) De vigilância e privacidade, (00:37:04.420 –> 00:37:05.220) Que nós vimos, (00:37:05.220 –> 00:37:07.680) Que me chamou bastante atenção, (00:37:07.680 –> 00:37:09.320) Chamou bastante atenção, (00:37:09.320 –> 00:37:13.660) Que foi o FBI solicitando a Microsoft (00:37:13.660 –> 00:37:17.460) A entrega de chaves BitLocker. (00:37:17.460 –> 00:37:20.720) E a gente estava conversando sobre isso antes, (00:37:20.720 –> 00:37:23.100) Não é obrigatório, (00:37:23.100 –> 00:37:26.540) Que você salve a chave do BitLocker na Microsoft. (00:37:26.540 –> 00:37:26.940) Não. (00:37:26.940 –> 00:37:27.900) Você pode salvar. (00:37:27.900 –> 00:37:29.380) Pode não estar em outro lugar. (00:37:30.520 –> 00:37:33.140) O que chama atenção aqui é a possibilidade, (00:37:33.140 –> 00:37:33.740) E vejam, (00:37:33.740 –> 00:37:35.360) Assim, (00:37:35.360 –> 00:37:36.800) O FBI e a polícia, (00:37:36.800 –> 00:37:39.040) Eu tenho absoluta certeza (00:37:39.040 –> 00:37:44.300) Que todos esses órgãos de investigação, (00:37:44.300 –> 00:37:45.220) De persecução penal, (00:37:45.220 –> 00:37:46.440) Tem o direito de, (00:37:46.440 –> 00:37:47.820) Eventualmente, (00:37:47.820 –> 00:37:50.180) Por uma ordem judicial fundamentada, (00:37:50.180 –> 00:37:52.420) Pedir acesso a nuvens, (00:37:52.420 –> 00:37:54.300) Como é o que está acontecendo agora. (00:37:54.560 –> 00:37:56.020) Os grandes escândalos aí, (00:37:56.020 –> 00:37:56.820) Banco Master, (00:37:57.240 –> 00:37:57.620) Mas, assim, (00:37:57.620 –> 00:38:01.300) Grandes escândalos e de crimes e tal, (00:38:01.300 –> 00:38:04.420) O pessoal acaba acessando nuvem de gente (00:38:04.420 –> 00:38:06.180) Que deixa o WhatsApp fazendo, (00:38:06.180 –> 00:38:07.480) Não se fala muito, (00:38:07.480 –> 00:38:10.940) Mas que deixa o WhatsApp fazendo backup lá no Google, (00:38:10.940 –> 00:38:11.940) Acessa o Google, (00:38:11.940 –> 00:38:14.000) Recupera o backup e vê tudo que o cara fez, (00:38:14.000 –> 00:38:14.720) Quem conversou, (00:38:14.720 –> 00:38:16.020) E arquivos e tudo mais. (00:38:16.020 –> 00:38:18.580) Mas o que chama atenção (00:38:18.580 –> 00:38:22.160) Sobretudo como os Estados Unidos agora estão se posicionando, (00:38:22.160 –> 00:38:23.440) Nessa parte de vigilância, (00:38:23.440 –> 00:38:25.520) Já vem se posicionando ao longo dos últimos anos, (00:38:25.520 –> 00:38:27.260) De repente, (00:38:27.260 –> 00:38:30.500) O FBI pegar a tua chave do BitLocker (0

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? 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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? 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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. 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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. 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