MacVoices #23186: MacVoices Live! - Vision Pro's Cameras, AR Acquisitions and Others, Reddit (2)

Jul 4, 2023

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Brian Flanagan-Arthurs discuss privacy concerns with Apple's Vision Pro and compare it to Google Glass. and explore the rudeness associated with wearable cameras and the potential benefits of wearable technology. The discussion includes Apple's focus on augmented reality (AR), their acquisition of Mira, and the acquisition of Eve Systems by ABB. Also covered are Amazon's acquisition of Ring, Logitech's discontinuation of the Blue audio brand, and the evolving situation with Reddit. (Part 2)

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Vision Pro keeping camera access under lock and key compared to iPhone and iPadhttps://9to5mac.com/2023/06/13/vision-pro-camera-apps/

Apple buys enterprise-focused AR headset firm, Mirahttps://www.applemust.com/apple-buys-enterprise-focused-ar-headset-firm-mira/

Eve Systems acquired by giant multinational firm, ABBhttps://www.applemust.com/eve-systems-acquired-by-giant-multinational-firm-abb/

Popular subreddits plan to extend API protests indefinitelyhttps://www.engadget.com/popular-subreddits-plan-to-extend-blackouts-indefinitely-205005565.html

Reddit CEO: Apollo-Related Subreddit Blackouts 'Will Pass,' No Significant Revenue Impact So Farhttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/06/13/reddit-ceo-blackouts-no-revenue-impact/

Chapters:

0:00:00 The Vision Pro's cameras and privacy concerns.0:00:19 Apple's handling of Vision Pro's cameras and privacy concerns0:02:15 The use of eye tracking and lenticular display technology0:10:16 Social Media's Impact on Personal Interactions0:14:14 Apple's Interest in Enterprise-Focused AR Headset0:16:14 Eve Systems acquired by ABB, a smart home partnership0:17:29 Acquisition of EVE - A promising opportunity for growth0:18:25 Negative Effects of the Apple-ABB Merger0:19:31 Successful Merger with Potential Challenges Ahead0:21:43 Amazon's Acquisitions: Leaving Some Alone, Absorbing Others0:23:02 Amazon's Potential Acquisition of ABB0:25:12 Power-Hungry Mods on Reddit0:27:39 Importance of Unpaid Community Moderation0:27:55 Unpaid Moderators: Reddit's Content Backbone0:28:36 Querying the Revenue of Apollo and Reddit's Charging Decision0:30:11 Apollo's Subscription Dilemma and Reddit's IPO Plans0:31:36 Reddit: A Dumpster Fire of Rogue Content0:33:19 Concerns about the Quality of Training on Reddit

Guests:

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.

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

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.

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.

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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