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At NAB Show 2025, Donovan Davis, Product Specialist for Osmo for DJI showcases the Osmo Mobile 7 gamble with a new tracking module that works with any app, built-in tripod, lighting controls, and 10-hour battery life. The DJI Mic Mini offers compact wireless audio with Bluetooth and receiver options. The RS-4 Mini gimbal supports both smartphones and mirrorless cameras, featuring customizable controls, gesture tracking, and 13-hour battery life.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:07 Introduction to NAB Show 2025

07:39 Gimbal Innovations and Features

07:58 Quick Start and Durability

09:29 Introducing the DJI Mic Mini

13:15 Pricing and Compatibility of Mic Mini

15:04 The RS-4 Mini Gimbal

18:24 Customization and Pricing of RS-4 Mini

19:46 Closing Remarks and Future Updates

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DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal Stabilizer

https://amzn.to/42PDCPj

DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), Wireless Microphone

https://amzn.to/4jRY1dB

DJI RS 4 Mini Gimbal Stabilizer for Cameras

https://amzn.to/42xivTa

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Apple TV+ earns two Peabody nominations for powerful documentaries “Bread and Roses” and “The Last of the Sea Women,” but hosts Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry express frustration over Apple’s poor promotion of its content. They praise Apple’s overall documentary quality yet note how many shows go under the radar. The conversation also covers the wrap of “Severance” season two, the final season of “Mythic Quest,” and news of a controversial season four of “Ted Lasso.”

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Chapters:

00:15 Welcome to TV Plus Talk

00:52 Apple’s Peabody Nominations

08:42 Apple’s Promotion Challenges

13:41 Severance Season Two Wrap-Up

15:04 Mythic Quest’s Final Season

20:01 Ending Shows on a High Note

21:23 The Gorge Recommendation

23:08 State of Apple TV Plus

28:44 Ted Lasso Season Four News

31:24 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby explores the implications of Shutterstock licensing its content for AI avatar training, raising concerns about usage rights and fair compensation for contributors. They discuss ChatGPT’s new memory feature, privacy in AI-based healthcare, and how evolving tech impacts user consent. The episode also touches on image sharpening tools and a security risk, unusual pricing models, and the re-introduction of Microsoft’s data recall feature.

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Shutterstock licenses its video library to AI corporate video company

https://www.engadget.com/ai/shutterstock-licenses-its-video-library-to-ai-corporate-video-company-120004055.html

ChatGPT Will Soon Remember Everything You've Ever Told It

https://lifehacker.com/tech/chatgpt-memory-remembers-everything-youve-said

This great free tool brings Pixel-quality image sharpening to any device

https://www.fastcompany.com/91298834/free-image-sharpening

WordPress.com launches a free AI-powered website builder

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/wordpress-com-launches-a-free-ai-powered-website-builder/

The White House wants federal agencies to maximize the use of 'American AI’

https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-white-house-wants-federal-agencies-to-maximize-the-use-of-american-ai-123053019.html

Microsoft’s Recall AI Tool Is Making an Unwelcome Return

https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/microsoft-is-putting-privacy-endangering-recall-back-into-windows-11/

Chapters:

00:05 Shutterstock's AI Deal

05:29 ChatGPT's Memory Feature

14:31 Privacy and AI in Healthcare

17:15 New Image Sharpening Tools

19:28 Pricing Models for AI Services

22:04 Microsoft's Recall Tool in Windows

23:06 Closing Thoughts on Tech Issues

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A mix of national security, tech glitches, and policy debates drives this discussion with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby, starting with a case where iPhone contact merging was blamed for a classified information leak. The group questions the logic behind that defense and dives into how apps like Signal and iOS handle contact data. Additional topics include Apple Store sales surges tied to tariff fears, the UK’s encryption fight with Apple, and Zuckerberg’s testimony in Meta’s antitrust trial.

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Chapters:

00:06 Contact Confusion and iPhone Blame

08:02 Reply All Regrets

08:19 UK Encryption Battle Revealed

11:58 Apple Store Surge Amid Tariffs

13:55 Meta's Antitrust Trial Insights

Links:

How Data Detectors led to a security breach on Signal

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/06/security-advisor-blames-iphone-for-revealing-war-plans

The UK can’t keep its encryption battle with Apple secret, court says - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/07/apple-uk-encryption-must-be-public/

Faced with bigly price hikes, America goes Apple shopping

https://www.applemust.com/faced-with-bigly-price-hikes-america-goes-apple-shopping/

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial

https://apnews.com/article/meta-ftc-antitrust-instagram-whatsapp-facebook-f602a09e86c9eb4538949572f72e8380

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Web Bixby discuss the rise of AI-powered virtual companions and their potential roles in therapy and social interaction, especially via Apple Vision Pro. They explore concerns around emotional dependency and AI hallucination risks. Also covered is a new immersive video utility for Vision Pro content creators and a $5B lawsuit over digital book licensing, highlighting ownership confusion of digital media.

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Chapters:

00:10 Virtual Friends and the Vision Pro

09:15 The Apple Vision Pro Utility

19:03 Audiobooks Lawsuit Discussion

Links:

What if Apple Vision Pro’s killer app is the ‘AI girlfriend’

https://www.fastcompany.com/91313936/what-if-apple-vision-pros-killer-app-is-the-ai-girlfriend

Booby Trap (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booby_Trap_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)

Apple Immersive Video Utility lets you Vision Pro videos on a Mac

https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/04/08/apple-immersive-video-utility-mac-app-launches/

Apple Hit With More Class Action Lawsuits Over Delayed Siri Features in U.S. and Canada

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/10/apple-hit-with-more-siri-delay-lawsuits

$5 billion class action over Apple's ebook licensing is based on false premises


https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/02/5-billion-class-action-suit-over-apples-ebook-licensing-is-based-on-false-premises

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In Las Vegas we sat down with Karen Chupka, EVP of Global Connections and Events of NAB Show to discuss the global scope, educational value, and rapid evolution of the event. From hands-on training to cutting-edge tech like AI and cloud virtualization, NAB Show supports storytellers at every level. With 60,000 attendees and diverse industry representation, NAB continues to adapt to trends shaping the future of media creation and distribution.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:07 NAB Show 2025 Introduction

1:09 Global Connections Explained

2:48 Educational Opportunities at NAB

6:18 Evolution of the Industry

7:42 Trends Shaping the Future

10:18 Impact of Technology on Storytelling

11:49 Looking Ahead to NAB Show 2026

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The MacVoices Live! panel explores Apple’s new on-device approach to training Apple Intelligence, emphasizing privacy by keeping analysis on-device. They contrast this with data-hungry models from other companies and discuss whether Apple’s method can catch up in functionality while maintaining its core values. Reactions range from hopeful curiosity to cautious skepticism about its future impact. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Web Bixby also react to Mythic Quest’s cancellation, praising Apple’s rare decision to allow a reshot finale for proper closure.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:09 Introduction to MacVoices

03:45 Catching Up on Recent Events

08:02 Apple Intelligence Training

12:21 The Future of Apple Intelligence

22:37 Mythic Quest's Innovative Ending

Links:

Apple details on-device Apple Intelligence training system using user data

https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/14/apple-details-on-device-apple-intelligence-training-system-using-user-data/

Apple TV+ just canceled its longest-running comedy series - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/14/apple-tv-just-canceled-mythic-quest-longest-running-comedy-series/

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At NAB Show 2025, Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn, discusses podcasting trends, gear updates, and Libsyn’s new faith-based ad channel. He shares insights on monetization strategies, true crime’s continued rise, and upcoming platform features for creators.

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Chapters:

00:07 Opening at NAB Show 2025

01:42 Podcasting Trends and Gear

04:12 Monetization Strategies for Podcasters

06:59 True Crime Podcast Phenomenon

09:45 Libsyn Innovations and Features

11:36 Libsyn’s Commitment to Free Speech

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses the fallout from 23andMe’s bankruptcy and data concerns, Discord’s controversial ad rollout, and the implications of AI-powered Amazon Alexa+. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea also explore the importance of controlling your digital footprint, redacting social content, and how companies handle user data as well as why social platforms’ user experiences matter more than ever.

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Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to Mac Voices

01:06 23andMe Bankruptcy News

03:33 Discord Ads Controversy

12:04 Redacting Social Media Records

13:54 Amazon Alexa Plus Features

17:53 Closing Thoughts and Farewells

Links:

23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and CEO Anne Wojcicki has stepped down

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/23andme-has-filed-for-bankruptcy-and-ceo-anne-wojcicki-has-stepped-down-144629683.html

The Discord app is getting video ads in June

https://www.engadget.com/apps/the-discord-app-is-getting-video-ads-in-june-130054000.html

ChatGPT Just Got a Huge Image-Generation Upgrade

https://lifehacker.com/tech/chatgpt-got-image-generation-upgade

Alexa+ is out, but missing a lot of features Amazon demoed last month

https://www.engadget.com/ai/alexa-is-out-but-missing-a-lot-of-features-amazon-demoed-last-month-180741504.html

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A six-year criminal case is cracked thanks to data recovered from a SIM card in an iPad found in the Thames. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea dive into that story before looking at Severance Season 2, its layered storytelling, and expectations for Season 3. Other topics include Apple Original Films’ latest project, the fate of Ronald D. Moore’s sci-fi series, and the surprising benefits of using solid colors for desktop focus and organization.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:11 Introduction to MacVoices

00:27 iPad in the Thames Investigation

06:40 Severance Season 2 Discussion

15:21 Apple Original Films News

18:13 Ronald D. Moore's Project Update

20:52 Desktop Color for Focus

27:35 Unique Desktop Organization Techniques

Links:

If you try to kill somebody, don't throw your iPad in the river afterwards

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/25/if-you-try-to-kill-somebody-dont-throw-your-ipad-in-the-river-afterwards

Hit Apple TV+ drama Severance officially renewed for season three

https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/21/severance-renewed-season-three-apple-tv/

UFO-disclosure project from Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer landing at Apple TV+ UFO-disclosure project

https://appleworld.today/2025/03/ufo-disclosure-project-from-joseph-kosinski-jerry-bruckheimer-landing-at-apple-tv/

The Surprisingly Simple Mac Desktop Hack That Boosted My Focus

https://eshop.macsales.com/blog/97176-the-surprisingly-simple-mac-desktop-hack-that-boosted-my-focus/

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