At NAB Show 2025, Saramonic introduced the Ultra 2.4 GHz wireless audio system, featuring 32-bit float recording, time code synchronization, IPX5 water resistance, and wide device compatibility. The Ultra offers exceptional range, direct app and touchscreen control, and camera presets, and optional Sony MI Shoe support for seamless digital audio. Joe Nassar, USA Brand Marketing Manager for Saramonic, delivers the tour.

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Links:

Saramonic Ultra | Universal Dual Wireless Mic System with 32-bit Recording, Timecode, Noise Cancelling, IPX5
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MacVoices #25122: NAB Show - Saramonic's New Ultra Mic System

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Blue Sky’s new checkmark system, the relevance of verification, and an iCloud lawsuit involving lost data due to advanced data protection. They highlight hidden Apple Easter eggs, debate Google’s reversal on cookie deprecation, and cover Vision Pro rumors. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius also touch on  cybersecurity practices and updates on upcoming tech events and projects. 

MacVoices #25124: Live! - Bluesky Checkmarks, iCloud Security, Easter Eggs, Google Cookies

At NAB Show 2025, OBSBOT showcased the upgraded Tail 2 camera, featuring 5x optical and 12x total zoom, improved AI tracking, integrated I/O ports, and a rotating lens for full-resolution vertical video. It offers 4K60 video, six-hour battery life, and NDI support, making it a powerful all-in-one solution for mobile and studio streaming. Senior Partner and Customer Experience Manager Stefan Yang tells us all about it.

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Chapters:0:09 NAB Show 2025 Overview

01:41 Osbot TEL2 Features
04:09 Innovative AI Tracking
05:59 All-in-One Streaming Capabilities
06:37 Where to Learn More

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OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZR NDI Camera 4K@60FPS Camera
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MacVoices #25125: NAB Show - OBSBOT Shows New Streaming Camera, The Tail 2

A panel member's story highlights how the Apple Watch detected AFib, potentially saving a life and gaining medical validation. The panel then discusses Tim Cook’s role in securing tariff exemptions, raising ethical questions around corporate influence. EU fines against Apple also come under scrutiny by the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea, with debate over fairness, enforcement, and political motivation. Multiple perspectives explore the intersection of tech, policy, and accountability. 

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Chapters:

00:09 Introduction to MacVoices
04:37 Marty's Magical Apple Watch Story
10:18 Tech Meets Politics
11:18 Tim Cook and Trump Tariffs
28:07 EU Fines and Apple's Response

Links:

Why Apple needs Tim Cook more than ever in the age of Trump
https://www.fastcompany.com/91319020/apple-needs-tim-cook-trump-steve-jobs-tarriffs-supply-chain-ceo-succession

Tim Cook pressed for details on how Apple obtained Trump tariff exemptions https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/23/tim-cook-senator-warren-trump-tariffs

Apple and Meta hit with the EU’s first DMA antitrust fines https://www.theverge.com/news/627522/apple-meta-eu-dma-antitrust-fines

White House Hits Back at Apple's Massive EU Fine
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/24/white-house-hits-back-at-eu-fine/

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MacVoices #25126: Live! - Apple, The White House, Regulations, and Fines

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore the new Beats Pill speaker color exclusives at Target and Walmart, consider the value of paying for Apple Intelligence, and critique Siri’s limitations. Discussions turn to competing AI tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot, comparing user experiences and privacy concerns. Apple’s privacy-first approach is praised, but its AI progress is a concern when viewed against its competition. 

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Chapters:

00:06 New Beats Pill Colors
03:53 Apple Intelligence Subscription Debate
07:41 Siri's Disappointment
09:36 Apple Intelligence Features
14:38 Perplexity vs. Siri
21:01 OpenAI's Interest in Chrome
22:30 Copilot User Experience
30:48 Workflow with AI Tools
34:25 Podcast Conclusion

Links:

Rebooted Beats Pill ships in two new summer-ready colors
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/28/rebooted-beats-pill-ships-in-two-new-summer-ready-colors

1 in 2 Surveyed Willing to Pay at Least $10/Month for Apple Intelligence
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/22/apple-intelligence-payment-survey/

Perplexity's New iOS Voice Assistant Works Where Siri Still Can’t
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/24/perplexity-voice-assistant-ios-app/

OpenAI Wants to Buy Google's Chrome Browser 
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/22/openai-google-chrome/

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MacVoices #25127: Live! - New Beats Pill Colors, Paying for Apple Intelligence, Open AI and Chrome, Perplexity vs. Siri

At NAB Show 2025, we connected with Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer and Caroline Scott, Content Creation Specialist, both from Luma Touch. Terry and Caroline about the joy and accessibility of mobile video editing using LumaFusion. Caroline shares her journey from broadcast journalism to training global storytellers. They discuss vertical video, evolving storytelling formats, and the creative freedom modern tools offer, making professional editing more approachable than ever. 

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00:29 Introduction at NAB Show 2025
00:45 The Fun of Editing
02:41 Journey to LumaTouch
06:32 The Future of Video Formats
07:38 Conversations on AI
08:22 Changing Landscape of Storytelling
09:26 Closing Remarks and Resources

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MacVoices #25128: NAB - Terri Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch

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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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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MacVoices #25129: Live! - Roku's Aggressive Advertising, Implications of a Cheaper Vision Pro

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