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MacVoices #24091: MVL - Roku's Onerous Terms; Apple, Google, and AI; AirTags Under Fire...Again
Description
The privacy theme rolls on as Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and David Ginsburg look at the almost unbelievable Terms of Service in the most recent Roku update and how it applies to which Roku device/channel/app. Then, the MacVoices panel delivers some initial thoughts on what appears to be a relationship between Apple and Google over AI capabilities, and yet another lawsuit targeting AirTags. No other Bluetooth or GPS tracker, just AirTags.
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Show Notes:Chapters:
01:12 Roku's Onerous Terms 04:15 Audience Experiences with Roku Software 08:34 AI Collaboration Between Apple and Google 13:40 Speculations on Apple and Google AI Partnership 16:46 Targeted AI Models and Speech Recognition 20:28 AirTags Anti-Stalking Lawsuit 24:20 Discussion on AirTag Lawsuit and Tracking Devices
Links:
Your Roku will stop working unless you agree to its new terms — what to know and how to get around it https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/your-roku-will-stop-working-unless-you-agree-to-its-new-terms-what-to-know-and-how-to-get-around-it
Apple might use Google Gemini to power some AI features on the iPhone https://9to5google.com/2024/03/17/gemini-apple-iphone-talks/
AirTag anti-stalking class-action lawsuit given the green light https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/03/17/airtag-anti-stalking-class-action-lawsuit-given-the-green-light
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, a