Episode Details

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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Links:

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