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00:00:21 Introducing the interview on paperless office with Joe Kissel 00:02:39 The need for an updated edition and changes in the field 00:03:08 Introduction and Importance of Evaluating Your Paperless Office Setup 00:08:39 Exploring the Range of New Scanners and Their Features 00:13:28 OCR and the Importance of Text Recognition 00:15:33 iPhone as a Replacement for a Document Scanner 00:16:55 The limitations of using an iPhone for scanning documents 00:18:37 The importance of workflow and efficiency in paperless scanning

MacVoices #23219: MacVoices Live! - Do You Want A Foldable Phone? (3) Aug 23, 2023

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The MacVoices Live! panel takes another look at the desirability and function of foldable phones after some close encounters. Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Kelly Guimont, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio. They share their experiences and initial impressions, highlighting the challenges of weight and app compatibility. They also touch on Samsung's struggle to differentiate itself from other Android makers. The conversation wraps up with brief mentions rumors about upcoming Apple events. (Part 3)

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Chapters:

0:00:01 Introduction and discussion of foldable phones 0:01:30 Shift in conversation to another topic: foldable phones 0:04:25 A Friend with a Samsung Galaxy Foldable 0:04:39 Desiring a phone that transitions into an iPad 0:06:18 Comparing foldable phones to the Palm Pilot 0:12:06 Speculating on the Future of Technology 0:13:23 The iPad vs. TikTok debate 0:15:13 Apple's control over their platform and app development 0:17:39 The frustration of Samsung's attempts to be different 0:19:12 Apple's interest in a foldable iPad 0:20:43 The limitations and wasted space of foldable screens 0:24:00 The benefits and drawbacks of foldable phones 0:24:40 Unexpected Departures and Quick Mention of Apple Card and Cortana 0:26:25 Apple Rumors: Event Date Speculation\

Links:

Apple Card savings account tops $10 billion in deposits https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/02/apple-card-savings-account-tops-10-billion-in-deposits/

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.

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, and on his blog, Trending At Work.

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

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on Twitter and Mastodon.

Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com.

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00:00:00 Introduction and discussion of foldable phones 00:01:30 Shift in conversation to another topic: foldable phones 00:04:25 A Friend with a Samsung Galaxy Foldable 00:04:39 Desiring a phone that transitions into an iPad 00:06:18 Comparing foldable phones to the Palm Pilot 00:12:05 Speculating on the Future of Technology 00:13:22 The iPad vs. TikTok debate 00:15:12 Apple's control over their platform and app development 00:17:39 The frustration of Samsung's attempts to be different 00:19:11 Apple's interest in a foldable iPad 00:20:42 The limitations and wasted space of foldable screens 00:23:59 The benefits and drawbacks of foldable phones 00:24:39 Unexpected Departures and Quick Mention of Apple Card and Cortana 00:26:24 Apple Rumors: Event Date Speculation

MacVoices #23218: MacVoices Live! - More AI Graphics Discussion and Zoom's Changing LLM Policy (2) Aug 22, 2023

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Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Kelly Guimont, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio finish off a conversation about computer generated images and graphics in this MacVoices Live! session. Concerns about the quality and repetitiveness of generated content are raised, as well as the importance of unique perspectives and ideas. The role of historians, librarians, and copyright issues in preserving accurate data is explored. The panel then delves into the recent changes to Zoom's terms of service and their intentions to use conversations for AI training. Confusion and concern surround the changing policy statements and the need for clearer explanations from Zoom is demanded. The episode concludes with a mention of location tracking as another example of the importance of transparency and communication in evolving technologies. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

0:01:52 Unique ideas and the importance of human creativity in art 0:04:12 Zoom's Controversial Terms of Service Change 0:06:12 Balancing Privacy and Personalized Services 0:07:14 Suspicion of Profit Motive in Data Training Process 0:07:58 Communications Nightmare Unveiled 0:08:12 Zoom's lack of communication skill and contradictory statements 0:10:56 Opt-out feature and lack of prompt for data sharing 0:14:10 Concerns about Terms of Service and AI Models 0:15:44 The Overreaching License in Perpetuity 0:18:01 The Loophole of Service-Generated Data 0:21:32 Privacy Concerns and Re-evaluating Usage of Zoom 0:24:18 Implications of Data Usage in Different Industries 0:27:50 Technology's Impact on Information Exchange and Privacy Concerns 0:29:32 The Rise of GPUs and the Potential of Matrix Algebra in Technology 0:30:28 Unforeseen Consequences of DNA Testing and Forensic DNA Chain

Links:

Zoom revises service terms so it could train AI on user data https://cybernews.com/privacy/zoom-revises-ai-service-terms/

Is Zoom Really Using Your Video Calls to Train AI? https://lifehacker.com/is-zoom-really-using-your-video-calls-to-train-ai-1850713532

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.

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.

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00:01:51 Unique ideas and the importance of human creativity in art 00:04:12 Zoom's Controversial Terms of Service Change 00:06:12 Balancing Privacy and Personalized Services 00:07:14 Suspicion of Profit Motive in Data Training Process 00:07:57 Communications Nightmare Unveiled 00:08:11 Zoom's lack of communication skill and contradictory statements 00:10:56 Opt-out feature and lack of prompt for data sharing 00:14:10 Concerns about Terms of Service and AI Models 00:15:44 The Overreaching License in Perpetuity 00:18:00 The Loophole of Service-Generated Data 00:21:32 Privacy Concerns and Re-evaluating Usage of Zoom 00:24:18 Implications of Data Usage in Different Industries 00:27:49 Technology's Impact on Information Exchange and Privacy Concerns 00:29:31 The Rise of GPUs and the Potential of Matrix Algebra in Technology 00:30:28 Unforeseen Consequences of DNA Testing and Forensic DNA Chain

MacVoices #23217: MacVoices Live! - AI-Created Art and Graphics (1) Aug 21, 2023

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This MacVoices Live! episode considered the implications of AI-generated art and graphics with one recent real-world example. Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Kelly Guimont, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss the implications of AI in entertainment, especially in light of the writers strike, privacy concerns, and the need for ethical and practical considerations for all involved parties (Part 1)

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Chapters:

0:01:16 Shoutouts and Absences: Britt, Jeff, Jim, Brian, and Ken 0:02:41 Star Trek Convention and the Actors' Strike 0:03:56 The 57 Year Mission at Creative Entertainment 0:04:31 Comic Book Predicts Actor Strike and Computer Generated Images 0:05:31 The Foretelling of the Actor Strike in a Comic Book 0:07:04 State Fair Excitement and Deep-Fried Delights 0:09:29 Kansas City Skyline and Background Competition 0:10:57 AI-Generated Art and Digital Manipulation 0:15:32 Unintended Consequences of Developing Tools with Nefarious Intent 0:18:06 Concerns about Deepfake and Manipulation of Politicians' Voices 0:24:57 Privacy Concerns and the Impact on Personal Safety 0:28:26 Mark Webb and Eric share their perspectives on the discussion 0:30:39 Uncertainty about the issues in the writer's strike 0:31:17 Hollywood Studios Exploiting Writers and Actors 0:32:52 Early struggles with QuickTime streaming and dial-up connection 0:33:51 Concerns about the Future of Business and AI 0:34:46 Concerns about the Implications of Computer-Generated Art

Links:

Creation Entertainment 57-Year Mission (look for art at bottom of page) https://www.creationent.com/cal/cemission_lv.html

Zoom revises service terms so it could train AI on user data https://cybernews.com/privacy/zoom-revises-ai-service-terms/

Is Zoom Really Using Your Video Calls to Train AI? https://lifehacker.com/is-zoom-really-using-your-video-calls-to-train-ai-1850713532

Reuben Flagg https://comicvine.gamespot.com/reuben-flagg/4005-51241/

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.

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.

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00:01:15 Shoutouts and Absences: Britt, Jeff, Jim, Brian, and Ken 00:02:41 Star Trek Convention and the Actors' Strike 00:03:55 The 57 Year Mission at Creative Entertainment 00:04:31 Comic Book Predicts Actor Strike and Computer Generated Images 00:05:31 Introductions and Sleep Deprivation 00:07:03 State Fair Excitement and Deep-Fried Delights 00:09:28 Kansas City Skyline and Background Competition 00:10:57 AI-Generated Art and Digital Manipulation 00:15:32 Unintended Consequences of Developing Tools with Nefarious Intent 00:18:05 Concerns about Deepfake and Manipulation of Politicians' Voices 00:24:56 Privacy Concerns and the Impact on Personal Safety 00:28:25 Mark Web and Eric share their perspectives on the discussion 00:30:38 Uncertainty about the issues in the writer's strike 00:31:17 Hollywood Studios Exploiting Writers and Actors 00:32:52 Early struggles with QuickTime streaming and dial-up connection 00:33:50 Concerns about the Future of Business and AI 00:34:45 Concerns about the Implications of Computer-Generated Art

MacVoices #23216: MacVoices Live! - More TV and Movie Recommendations (2) Aug 18, 2023

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The MacVoices Live! panel concludes an abbreviated session with more recommendations of TV and movies to help you fill both the summer lull and the duration of the writer's strike. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brittany Smith go from sports and documentaries to Star Wars and beyond, and the chat room chimes in as well. (Part 2)

Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00:01 Recommendations for entertainment away from the computer screen 0:02:48 The preference for binge-watching and avoiding weekly cliffhangers 0:05:12 Aaron Sorkin's Underrated TV Show 0:09:24 Tennis Documentaries and Other Recommendations 0:14:40 Recommendation: Peacemaker from Suicide Squad 0:16:31 Recommendation: TV Series "Travelers" and "12 Monkeys" 0:17:28 Divisive Opinions on the Vampire Slayer Movie 0:19:36 Night Sky and Night Manager: TV Recommendations 0:22:36 Spoiled Ending: Robot Imitation and TV Series Discussion 0:23:59 The Actress is Phil Collins' Daughter 0:24:12 Uncertainty Surrounding Severance Renewal and Internal Politics 0:25:40 Equal Time for Star Wars in the Spirit of Political Correctness 0:26:30 Initial reactions to Star Wars films and characters 0:28:29 Speculation on the creative decisions behind certain episodes 0:30:31 Recommendations from a listener and upcoming TV show release 0:35:33 Web Bixby's New Office and Social Media Handles

Links:

Boom Boom Boris Becker

Night Sky

The Night Manager

Only Murders in the Building

The Book of Boba Fett

Ahsoka

Silverado

Free Rein

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.

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.

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.

Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated "well-rounded geek". She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social, and on YouTube with tech tips.

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00:00:00 Recommendations for entertainment away from the computer screen 00:02:47 The preference for binge-watching and avoiding weekly cliffhangers 00:05:11 Aaron Sorkin's Underrated TV Show 00:09:24 Tennis Documentaries and Other Recommendations 00:14:40 Recommendation: Peacemaker from Suicide Squad 00:16:30 Recommendation: TV Series "Travelers" and "12 Monkeys" 00:17:28 Divisive Opinions on the Vampire Slayer Movie 00:19:36 Night Sky and Night Manager: TV Recommendations 00:22:35 Spoiled Ending: Robot Imitation and TV Series Discussion 00:23:59 The Actress is Phil Collins' Daughter 00:24:12 Uncertainty Surrounding Severance Renewal and Internal Politics 00:25:40 Equal Time for Star Wars in the Spirit of Political Correctness 00:26:30 Initial reactions to Star Wars films and characters 00:28:28 Speculation on the creative decisions behind certain episodes 00:30:31 Recommendations from a listener and upcoming TV show release 00:35:32 Webb Bixby's New Office and Social Media Handles

MacVoices #23215: MacVoices Live! - TV and Movie Recommendations (1) Aug 17, 2023

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby do something a little different in this MacVoices Live! session. With slow tech news and the writer's strike in full swing, the panel provides some suggestions on shows and movies they have enjoy and can recommend to fill the gaps…and there are definitely some surprises.

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Chapters:

0:01:15 Summer Break: TV Shows and Podcasts to Enjoy0:08:30 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Other Must-Watch Shows0:10:08 Introducing the basic premise of Good Omens0:12:05 Star Trek: A Musical Episode and Rewatching Plans0:14:04 Controversy and Excitement for Strange New Worlds Musical Episode0:18:59 A Watch List Waiting to Be Explored0:19:21 Acorn and RIP Box: Tons of Good Content0:20:39 Discussing "Shmigadoon" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"0:25:02 Discussion about a character's journey in a TV show0:26:38 Difference in progress through the seasons of a TV show0:27:12 A Conversation about a TV Show with an Inspiring Line0:28:09 Stranger Worlds and Watching Episodes with Jeff0:30:52 Contrasting Opinions on Foundation TV Show0:35:45 Recommendations for Watching During the Writer's Strike

Links:

American Gods

AllStarTrek group on Mastodon

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

100 Years of Warner Brothers

Being Mary Tyler Moore

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

Foundation

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.

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MacVoices #23214: Select Tech - OpenIn, An Advanced Link Handler Aug 16, 2023

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In this Select Tech episode, Chuck Joiner discusses OpenIn, an "advanced link handler" that gives you the option to open web, mail, or call links in the app of their choice. Some real-world examples of why this is beneficial, how to configure OpenIn, and how the same capabilities can be applied to different file types is explained.

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.

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Links:

Setapp

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MacVoices #23213: MacVoices Live! - Price Increases and the Future of Streaming (Part 3) Aug 15, 2023

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The MacVoices Live! panel concludes this session with a look at the impact of price increases on popular streaming services like Spotify, YouTube, and Peacock. As Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby delve into the effects of rising prices on consumer decisions, they also explore the shifting landscape of streaming services cutting ties with traditional cable providers. The conversation continues, touching on a wide range of topics from YouTube's dominance and its impact on content creators to the resurgence of interest in cable and satellite TV due to the growing complexity and cost of streaming services. (Part 3)

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Chapters:

0:01:23 Streaming services severing ties with cable companies 0:04:10 The Shift from Traditional TV to YouTube 0:05:51 YouTubers Making a Living through Their Channels 0:06:34 YouTube vs. Scripted Shows: Different Content Preferences 0:08:30 Consumers Caught in the Middle of Carrier Disruptions 0:09:08 Peacock and Spotify raise prices, market performance discussed 0:10:35 Peacock: A Cool Name for NBC's Streaming Service 0:12:05 The Benefits of Peacock and the Appeal of Cable/Satellite TV 0:13:38 The Friction in Obtaining Desired Content 0:18:37 The Friction of Exclusive Content 0:20:24 The Desire for A La Carte Channel Selection 0:24:04 Unraveling the Connection: Elon Musk's Exfinity 0:24:43 Elon Musk's Naming Struggle 0:26:40 Special Plug for Ben and MacVoices Episode

Links:

Warner Bros. Discovery Is Moving Away From Traditional Cable TV Channels As It Changes Strategy Internationally https://cordcuttersnews.com/warner-bros-discovery-is-moving-away-from-traditional-cable-tv-channels-as-it-changes-strategy-internationally/

Vinegar https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/vinegar-tube-cleaner/id1591303229

SummerFest 2023 https://www.artisanalsoftwarefestival.com

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.

Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab.

Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter.

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00:01:23 Streaming services severing ties with cable companies 00:04:10 The Shift from Traditional TV to YouTube 00:05:51 YouTubers Making a Living through Their Channels 00:06:34 YouTube vs. Scripted Shows: Different Content Preferences 00:08:29 Consumers Caught in the Middle of Carrier Disruptions 00:09:08 Peacock and Spotify raise prices, market performance discussed 00:10:35 Peacock: A Cool Name for NBC's Streaming Service 00:12:04 The Benefits of Peacock and the Appeal of Cable/Satellite TV 00:13:37 The Friction in Obtaining Desired Content 00:18:37 The Friction of Exclusive Content 00:20:23 The Desire for A La Carte Channel Selection 00:24:04 Unraveling the Connection: Elon Musk's Exfinity 00:24:43 Elon Musk's Naming Struggle 00:25:08 Introduction and Contact Information 00:26:39 Special Plug for Ben and MacVoices Episode

MacVoices #23212: MacVoices Live! - Brands On Threads, Twitter Is Xed Out (2) Aug 14, 2023

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Next up, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discusses recent changes in social networks, including Twitter's rebranding and the YouTube premium price increase. Speculations about the feasibility of turning Twitter into a financial institution are explored. The panel also shares mixed opinions on the value proposition of YouTube premium, with some expressing frustration over the lack of lower-priced subscription options. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

0:01:34 Brands and Social Networks: A Complex Relationship 0:03:59 Strong Feelings about Facebook Ownership 0:05:16 Doubts on the Longevity of Links 0:05:33 Musk: An Agent of Chaos 0:06:25 Importance of Audience Size and Reach for Advertisers 0:08:37 The New Land Grab of Meta and Threads 0:11:20 Bafflement Over Twitter's Rebranding Strategy and Logo Change 0:12:36 Drastic Changes and Uncertainty Surrounding Twitter's Future 0:14:22 Comparing Elon Musk's Approach to Apple's Past Challenges 0:17:06 Focus on CEOs and their Impact on Company Perception 0:20:44 Introducing X, formerly known as Twitter 0:25:09 Twitter's Name Change to X Raises Concerns 0:27:33 The Role of a Leader and Elon's Involvement 0:30:10 CEO's Admission and Financial Backing 0:31:12 YouTube Premium Price Increase Concerns 0:38:54 Preferences for Ads and Commercial Breaks

Links:

Threads Is the New Cool Hangout—for Brands https://www.wired.com/story/threads-app-meta-brands/

Twitter has officially changed its logo to 'X' https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/24/twitter-has-officially-changed-its-logo-to-x/

Google raising price of YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month https://9to5google.com/2023/07/19/youtube-premium-price-increase/

Peacock announces its first-ever price increase for new and existing subs https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/18/peacock-price-increase/

Spotify confirms price hike as premium plan rises to $10.99/month in the US https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/24/spotify-confirms-price-hike-as-premium-plan-rises-to-10-99-month-in-the-us/

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