Episode Details

The MacVoices Live! holiday party rolls on as the panel discusses Apple's recent test flight data loss and whether it is a significant event given that the data was 10 years old. Shifting focus, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith discuss the termination of Adobe's deal with Figma and their fine for difficult-to-cancel subscription policies. That leads to comparisons and frustration with other companies that engage in the same practices.

This edition of MacVoices is supported by the MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides. Holiday conversations and great gear picks by our panelists. Check them out: http://MacVoices.com/HolidayGiftGuides

Chapters:

0:02:02 Archiving old software and the accessibility of vintage apps 0:06:22 Concerns about online privacy and data vulnerability 0:08:23 The sensitivity of data and the potential consequences 0:09:22 Beeper Controversy: Privacy Concerns and Speculation 0:10:46 Speculation about software preservation and developer choices 0:13:04 Perspectives on software preservation and personal experiences 0:14:31 Apple's stock market success and Adobe's failed Figma deal 0:17:32 Tech Krampus Strikes Again 0:19:07 Uncertain Future for Figma after Failed Acquisition 0:21:51 The Breakup Fee: Immediate Payment Upon Deal Disclosure 0:22:14 Adobe's $6 Billion Cash and Stock Options Impact 0:23:22 Size Comparison: Canva vs Figma 0:23:55 Canva's Expansion Raises Questions about Figma's Future 0:25:23 Adobe's Difficult Subscription Model 0:26:35 Congress should address companies abusing customer power 0:29:23 Xfinity data breach exposes customer information

Links:

Apple TestFlight servers from 2012 to 2015 leak, containing terabytes of data https://www.eurogamer.net/apple-testflight-servers-from-2012-to-2015-leak-containing-terabytes-of-data

Apple Hits Record High While Big Tech Stocks Rally https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-13/apple-climbs-to-hit-fresh-all-time-high-as-tech-rally-extends

Adobe's Figma buy isn't going to happen, and will cost Adobe $1 billion https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/12/18/adobes-figma-deal-isnt-going-to-happen-and-will-cost-adobe-1-billion?utm_medium=rss

Adobe faces big fines from FTC over difficult subscription cancellation https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/12/14/adobe-faces-big-fines-from-ftc-over-difficult-subscription-cancellation

Xfinity data breach revealed: Names, contact info, security Q&As, and more at risk https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/19/xfinity-data-breach-hack/

Guests:

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, a