The MacVoices Live! panel critiques Roku’s intrusive ad tactics, including pop-ups during device startup, and debates the value of a cheaper Apple Vision Pro. Concerns over marketing overload, branding fatigue, and the role of eye-display tech in mixed reality are explored. Humor, frustration, and insights collide as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet group weighs tech advancement against user experience and consumer respect.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:11 Introduction to Mac Voices

03:17 Roku's Aggressive Advertising Tests

11:13 The Impact of Ads on Viewing Experience

15:15 Cheaper Vision Pro Discussions

19:01 The Future of Vision Pro Pricing

20:28 Evaluating the Outward-Facing Display

23:12 Apple's Long-Term Vision for Vision Pro

29:15 Closing Thoughts and Farewells

Links:

Roku marketing boss just gave the best pitch for Apple TV 4K

https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/23/roku-marketing-boss-just-gave-the-best-pitch-for-apple-tv-4k/

It seems like most Windows users don't care for Copilot

https://www.engadget.com/ai/it-seems-like-most-windows-users-dont-care-for-copilot-195500516.html

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