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MacVoices #24280: Live! - GM Doubles Down Against CarPlay; More Big Fines for Big Tech

Nov 23, 2024

Web Bixby, a seasoned insurance professional and Apple enthusiast, joins a lively discussion about GM’s bold move to ditch CarPlay for their own infotainment system. The group debates the future of vehicle operating systems and the implications for user experience. They also tackle the hefty fines facing tech giants around the world, pondering whether these penalties fit the crimes. Alongside personal tales of social media preferences, the conversation unveils the dynamic interplay of automotive tech and regulatory landscapes.

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Quick takeaways

General Motors' decision to abandon Apple CarPlay raises concerns among consumers who prefer its user-friendly integration for essential features.

The increasing fines for big tech companies reflect a broader trend of regulatory scrutiny, posing challenges for compliance and innovation in the industry.

Deep dives

GM's Departure from CarPlay

General Motors has made a controversial decision to move away from Apple CarPlay in its electric vehicles, igniting debates about the implications for consumers. This choice, which is supported by a GM executive formerly employed by Apple, is seen as a bold strategy that lacks clear justification or specifics. Despite GM's confidence in its alternative infotainment systems, many consumers have expressed their frustration, indicating a strong preference for CarPlay as an integral feature. Some potential buyers have outright stated they will not purchase cars lacking CarPlay, suggesting that GM's strategy could alienate a significant portion of its customer base.

Intro

2min

The CarPlay Conundrum: GM and Tesla Insights

19min

Emerging Trends in Automotive Tech and Regulatory Fines

6min

Exploring Social Connections on New Platforms

3min

Tech Connections and Community Engagement

3min

Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Eric Bolden wrap up a MacVoices Live! discussion by looking at GM going all-in against CarPlay in favor of their own vehicle information/entertainment system and claiming the will achieve better integration. The conversation transitioned to a broader look at vehicle operating systems, as well as some of the fines that are being levied by other countries, whether they fit the offense, and if there was an offense at all.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to Mac Voices 03:59 GM's CarPlay Controversy 10:05 Understanding Android Automotive 14:26 Tesla's Infotainment Debate 22:37 The Future of CarPlay Add-Ons 24:10 Tech Companies Facing Colossal Fines 31:12 Wrap-Up and Goodbye

Links:

GM really wants you to believe you're better off without CarPlay - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/04/gm-carplay-software-decisions/ Nvidia will replace Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average in historic changing of the guard in chip sector https://fortune.com/2024/11/01/nvidia-stock-nvda-intel-intc-dow-jones-industrial-average-ai-chips/ Meta slapped with a $15 million fine by South Korea. Here’s why https://www.fastcompany.com/91222990/meta-slapped-15-million-fine-south-korea-heres-why

A Russian court hit Google with a fine larger than the world's GDP, stretching credulity https://www.businessinsider.com/google-hit-russia-fine-bigger-world-gdp-youtube-decillion-media-2024-10

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, 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.

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