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MacVoices #23228: MacVoices Live! - Spotify Misses, A Pause on AI, Thunderflix (5) Apr 20, 2023

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This MacVoices Live! panel concludes as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Jeff Gamet look at recent more recent Spotify misses and whether AI development should, or even can be, paused. A new music video service with a twist, and Twitter's latest move finish things up the session. (Part 5)

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Spotify Downplays HomePod Support, But Promises to Add AirPlay 2 Yet Againhttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/04/02/spotify-downplays-homepod-support/

Spotify is shutting down its live audio app Spotify Livehttps://techcrunch.com/2023/04/03/spotify-is-shutting-down-its-live-audio-app-spotify-live/

Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letterhttps://futureoflife.org/open-letter/pause-giant-ai-experiments/

A "Netflix for heavy metal" has launched and it costs $6.66 a monthhttps://www.loudersound.com/news/a-netflix-for-heavy-metal-has-launched-and-it-costs-dollar666-a-month

Twitter Isn't a Company Anymorehttps://slate.com/technology/2023/04/twitter-inc-x-corp-elon-musk-x-nevada.html

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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.

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 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.

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.

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MacVoices #23127: MacVoices Live! - Origins of Image Manipulation; Google's Record On Services (4) Apr 16, 2023

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The discussion of generative AI images continues with some examples of the origins off photo manipulation. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Jeff Gamet take a look at Google's track record with creating, managing, and cancelling services…and you might be surprised at what has come and gone. (Part 4)

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Opinion: The AI pope coat is the shape of hyperreality to comehttps://thenextweb.com/news/ai-pope-in-white-puffer-coat-is-hyperreality-to-come

How a small company with few rules is making fake images go mainstreamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/30/midjourney-ai-image-generation-rules/Google Drive does a surprise rollout of file limits, locking out some usershttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/google-drive-does-a-surprise-rollout-of-file-limits-locking-out-some-users/

Google removes 5 million file creation cap for Drive after backlashhttps://www.engadget.com/google-removes-5-million-file-creation-cap-for-drive-after-backlash-114501891.html

Wikipedia - Cottingley Fairieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cottingley_Fairies

Killed by Googlehttps://killedbygoogle.com/

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MacVoices #23126: MacVoices Live! - More on CarPlay and GM; The Pope Wears White (3) Apr 16, 2023

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Jeff Gamet finish up the MacVoices Live! examination of GM's decision not to support CarPlay in favor of Google before turning their attention to a fake photo of the Pope that highlights why we need to be more critical in out assessments than ever. (Part 3)

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General Motors to Phase Out Apple CarPlay Starting This Year in EV Transitionhttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/31/general-motors-to-phase-out-apple-carplay/

Opinion: The AI pope coat is the shape of hyperreality to comehttps://thenextweb.com/news/ai-pope-in-white-puffer-coat-is-hyperreality-to-come

How a small company with few rules is making fake images go mainstreamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/30/midjourney-ai-image-generation-rules/

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MacVoices #23125: MacVoices Live! - General Motors, Google, and CarPlay (2) Apr 16, 2023

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Next up for the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Jeff Gamet is a deep dive into reasons behind GM's announcement that they will partner with Google and abandon CarPlay in their all-electric vehicles. Will the car-buying public stand for this? (Part 2)

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General Motors to Phase Out Apple CarPlay Starting This Year in EV Transitionhttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/31/general-motors-to-phase-out-apple-carplay/

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MacVoices #23124: MacVoices Live! - Blue Checkmarks; Carrier Forced Wi-Fi Offloading (1) Apr 14, 2023

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After being off a week, the MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Jeff Gamet catch up on a number of interesting developments starting out with why the expected deletion blue checkmarks on Twitter didn't happen. A bit more concerning is an examination of a blog post outlining carrier forced wi-fi offloading - what it is and why it is a concern on a number of fronts. (Part 1)

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Carrier-Forced Wi-Fi Offloadinghttps://mjtsai.com/blog/2023/04/07/carrier-forced-wi-fi-offloading/

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MacVoices #23123 - Road to Macstock - Jeff Gamet Apr 13, 2023

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The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo makes a stop to talk to presenter Jeff Gamet about his presentation on digital audio. Sure, you can just push "Play" in the Music app on your Mac or iPhone, but where's the fun in that? Jeff tells us how he will help you get the most out of your music, whatever your wants and needs are.

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Midwest Mac BBQ and Wine Event 2023

Audioengine A5+ Powered Speaker System

Schiit Modi 3+ D/A Converter

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MacVoices #23122: MacVoices Briefing - The ChargeTree Go from STM Goods Apr 12, 2023

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This MacVoices Briefing covers the ChargeTree Go mobile charging dock from STM Goods. Ideal for both desktop and travel use, the ChargeTree Go can accommodate your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods (with a charging case).

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ChargeTree Go on Amazon

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MacVoices #23121: Road to Macstock - Barry Fulk and The Midwest Mac BBQ & Wine Event Apr 11, 2023

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The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo continues in a conversation about The Midwest Mac BBQ and Wine Event. Organizer Barry Fulk talks about the return of the Macstock-adjacent event, its evolution, and how it will be structured this year. Barry needs some notice if you plan to attend, so find out what to expect and then join us for a weekend of camaraderie and and learning, starting here.

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BarryFulk.com

Midwest Mac BBQ sign-up on the Macstock site

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Barry Fulk is the He is also the organizer of the The Midwest Mac BBQ and Wine Event. Guy, husband, loves tech, travel, and photography (including in/outside of Apple stores). Tends to be CDO (which is OCD alphabetized). 1/2 Japanese, 1/2 mutt. Currently drinking as much Kool-Aid as possible. He is also the organizer of the The Midwest Mac BBQ and Wine Event.

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