Episode Details

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.

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Chapters:

00:06 Podcast Introduction 05:29 Blue Sky Checkmarks Discussion 08:27 iCloud Lawsuit Insights 10:35 Advanced Data Protection Concerns 13:14 Apple Easter Eggs Revealed 17:23 Google's Cookie Policy Changes 20:47 Privacy and User Concerns 26:35 Closing Thoughts and Farewells

Links:

Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification https://www.wired.com/story/bluesky-official-verification-blue-check/

Apple sued for $5M for not recovering data after iPhone theft https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/21/apple-sued-for-5m-for-not-recovering-data-after-iphone-theft

Find these 6 Easter eggs on your iPhone or Mac https://www.fastcompany.com/91313785/find-these-6-iphone-mac-easter-eggs-apple-hidden-ios-macos-steve-jobs-glasses-record-microsoft-voice-memo

Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome https://www.theverge.com/news/653964/google-privacy-sandbox-plans-scrapped-third-party-cookies

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, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

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 enthusias