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The panel looks at macOS 27 ending Time Capsule backup support, then debates Google's new Android-based laptops and its attempt to build a tighter ecosystem. Other topics include Chrome's retro-style bookmark launchpad and GM's geolocation privacy settlement before a deep dive into cloud storage, AWS data loss, redundancy, service agreements, and why cloud storage is not necessarily backup. 
The panel consists of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet.
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
00:00 macOS 27 Ends Time Capsule Backup Support
00:57 The Risks of Aging Time Capsule Hardware
02:20 Google's New Android Laptop Strategy
03:35 Google Tries to Build an Apple-Like Ecosystem
05:09 Chromebooks Versus Android-Based Laptops
06:00 Android and Apple Ecosystem Pricing
07:17 Google Book Pricing Compared With MacBook Neo
08:31 Chrome's Retro Approach to the New Tab Page
09:45 Are Bookmark Launchpads Useful Again?
11:34 GM and OnStar Geolocation Data Settlement
12:08 Origin: Endpoint AI Observability
13:37 Amazon Data Center Strikes and Permanent Data Loss
15:01 Why Didn't AWS Redundancy Prevent the Loss?
16:23 Geographic Redundancy and Cloud Infrastructure
17:52 Planning for Regional Data Center Disasters
18:30 Amazon Regions and Customer Responsibility
20:52 Who Is Responsible for Cloud Data Protection?
22:02 Microsoft Teams, AWS, Azure, and E911
23:14 What Does Your Cloud Service Agreement Promise?
24:26 Cloud Storage Is Not the Same as Backup
25:49 Service Agreements, Redundancy, and Acts of War
27:00 Protecting Critical Data Across Multiple Regions
27:41 Why the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy Still Matters
28:22 Panelist Wrap-Up and Where to Find Everyone
Links:
PSA: macOS 27 Drops Support for Time Machine Backups to Time Capsule
https://www.mactrast.com/2026/09/psa-macos-27-drops-support-for-time-machine-backups-to-time-capsule/


Google's pitch for Googlebooks: A laptop that works better with your Android phone – Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2263649/googlebooks-a-laptop-that-works-better-with-your-android-phone/
 
Transform Chrome's new tab page into the ultimate bookmark launchpad – Fast Company
https://www.fastcompany.com/91593352/chrome-new-tab-bookmarks
 
FTC Finalizes Order Settling Allegations that GM and OnStar Collected and Sold Geolocation Data Without Consumers' Informed Consent | Federal Trade Commission
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/01/ftc-finalizes-order-settling-allegations-gm-onstar-collected-sold-geolocation-data-without-consumers
 
Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/iran-strikes-on-amazon-data-centers-caused-permanent-loss-of-customer-data/
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The panel explores first impressions of Siri AI, from image searches, weather, news, and Vision Pro visual recognition to unexpected limitations involving apps and personal context. The discussion also covers Steve Jobs and Apple Store history, Steve Wozniak's new merchandise venture, Apple's wearable market strength, GM's continuing retreat from CarPlay, and Tim Cook's expanding diplomatic role. 
The panel consists of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet.
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
00:03 Testing the New Siri AI Experience
01:28 Learning to Use a More Capable Siri
02:01 Siri Search, Stories, Weather, and Vision Pro
05:05 Personal Context and Siri's Current Limitations
06:33 Privacy, Apps, and Siri Integration
09:11 Testing Visual Intelligence at the Grocery Store
11:12 On-Device vs. Off-Device AI Requests
12:33 Steve Jobs and the Philosophy Behind Apple Retail
14:01 Sponsor: Origin
15:34 Steve Wozniak Launches a Merch Store
18:12 Remembering the US Festival
18:55 Apple Leads in Earbuds and Smartwatches
19:44 GM Continues Moving Away From CarPlay
21:35 Tim Cook's Evolving Role at Apple
22:51 Tim Cook as Apple's Global Ambassador
24:42 Apple, Shareholders, and Corporate Responsibility
Links:
Here are 100+ things Siri AI can do on your iPhone – 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/here-are-100-things-siri-ai-can-do-on-your-iphone/
 
The word Steve Jobs wouldn't let us say—and how it built Apple's most loyal customers https://www.fastcompany.com/91569739/the-word-steve-jobs-wouldnt-let-us-say-and-how-it-built-apples-most-loyal-customers-steve-jobs-apple-marketing-strategy


A Woz merch store is the most surprising launch this month – 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/a-woz-merch-store-is-the-most-surprising-launch-this-month/
 
Apple leads the global true wireless stereo market with 20.5% market share
https://appleworld.today/2026/09/apple-leads-the-global-true-wireless-stereo-market-with-20-5-market-share/
 
The Apple Watch now has 40.2% of the global smartwatch market
https://appleworld.today/2026/09/the-apple-watch-now-has-40-2-of-the-global-smartwatch-market/
 
GM Wants You to Know It Still Plans to Ditch Apple CarPlay in Future EVs
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/21/gm-stance-on-apple-carplay/
 
Tim Cook keeping John Ternus away from controversy by attending White House dinner
https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/tim-cook-keeping-john-ternus-away-from-controversy-by-attending-white-house-dinner/
 
Tim Cook to Attend White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/16/tim-cook-state-dinner-xi-jinping/
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Apple's record stock performance leads into a discussion of Vision Pro and John Ternus' explanation of its long-term potential. The MacVoices Live! panel considers spatial computing's growing role in medicine, productivity, and professional workflows, along with whether the technology is ready for broader adoption. They also examine iPhone battery shipping limits, SoftRAID 9's support of RAID 6, and local versus cloud storage.
The panel consists of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet.
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
00:00 Technical Troubles and Panel Introductions
03:31 Apple Shares Reach a Record High
06:48 John Ternus Explains the Vision Pro Strategy
08:20 Vision Pro Finds a Role in Medicine
10:17 Early Technology and Finding the Right Market
11:32 Is Vision Pro Ready for Broader Adoption?
14:00 Waiting for the Next Generation of Vision Pro
16:20 Vision Pro as a Productivity Platform
18:40 Spatial Computing Versus Gaming Headsets
21:00 iPhone Battery Limits for Shipping
22:35 Why Laptop Batteries Avoid the Same Restriction
24:02 SoftRAID 9 Brings RAID 6 to macOS 27
25:58 Local Storage, Cloud Storage, and Plex
Links:
Apple shares hit record high after iPhone Duo and Siri AI reveal
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/21/apple-shares-hit-record-high-after-iphone-duo-and-siri-ai-success?utm_source=rss
 
John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro – 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/21/john-ternus-just-gave-the-best-defense-yet-for-vision-pro/
 
Apple adds mode to temporarily limit the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery for shipping – Six Colors
https://sixcolors.com/link/2026/09/apple-adds-mode-to-temporarily-limit-the-iphone-18-pro-max-battery-for-shipping/
 
SoftRAID 9 adds RAID 6 for macOS 27 owners only
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/softraid-9-adds-raid-6-for-macos-27-owners-only?utm_source=rss
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A discussion of smart TV privacy examines reports of LG televisions collecting viewing data, whether TVs should ever be connected to the internet, and when firmware updates are worthwhile. The MacVoices Live! panel also considers hotel TV privacy, Microsoft's increasingly pervasive Copilot strategy and organizational changes, and the enduring influence of Star Trek technology on real-world innovation.
The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea.
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
00:29 LG Smart TVs and Privacy Concerns
01:13 Treating a Smart TV as a Dumb Display
02:02 Why Would a Television Need an Update?
02:43 Security Patches and Smart TV Software
03:04 Using Apple TV Instead of Built-In Apps
04:13 The Case for TV Firmware Updates
04:40 Sony and Samsung Firmware Experiences
05:35 Why Modern TVs Need Software Updates
06:12 TCL, Roku, and Mandatory Internet Connections
06:57 Updating Built-In Smart TV Apps
07:42 Privacy Concerns With Hotel Televisions
08:15 Collecting Data While TVs Are Off
09:13 LG's History of Gathering Usage Data
10:13 Can Hotel TV Data Identify Guests?
12:33 Hotel TVs That Already Know Your Name
14:55 Microsoft's AI-Inspired Organizational Changes
15:58 Copilot's Increasing Presence Across Microsoft
16:27 Copilot Everywhere and Comparisons With Other AI
17:06 How Star Trek Helped Invent the Future
18:03 Communicators, Tricorders, PADDs, and Medical Technology
Links:
LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus


Microsoft naming conventions are getting an AI makeover—and they sound very sci-fi
https://www.fastcompany.com/91601582/microsoft-org-chart-getting-ai-makeover-sounds-very-sci-fi
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Does banning smartphones and AI in schools actually improves learning? Should educators should focus on teaching responsible, effective use of technology or rely on existing methods? The MacVoices Live! panel looks at those issues and also considers how screens affect everyday social interactions. The subject of smart home hubs is becoming a hot topic. A discussion of Anker's ambitious MindBase smart home hub, combining NAS storage, security, AI, and home automation, along with some other options, wraps up this session.

The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea.
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Apple Pay Expands to Hobby Lobby
02:12 Do Smartphone Bans Improve Education?
03:10 Teaching Smartphone Etiquette
04:20 Using Technology as a Classroom Tool
06:05 Schools Ban AI for Younger Students
07:19 Teachers, AI, and Classroom Support
09:09 Children, Parents, and Screen Habits
12:28 Smartphones and Social Conventions
15:30 Phones as Tools for Conversation
17:56 Teaching Responsible Technology Use
18:26 Anker's Smart Home Hub, NAS, and Security Concept
20:49 The Appeal of an All-in-One Smart Home Solution
21:21 Home Security, AI, and Apple Competition
23:33 Ugreen Competition and Expected Pricing
23:52 Questions About Price, Availability, and Vaporware
24:09 Real-World Experiences With Eufy Cameras
Links:
Hobby Lobby rolling out support for Apple Pay at checkout
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/02/hobby-lobby-stealthily-adds-support-for-apple-pay?utm_source=rss


More schools are banning cell phones. The academic benefits haven't materialized
https://www.fastcompany.com/91600222/more-schools-are-banning-cell-phones-the-academic-benefits-havent-materialized


The largest school system in the U.S. just banned AI for students through 8th grade
https://www.fastcompany.com/91601432/largest-school-system-u-s-just-banned-ai-students-through-8th-grade


Anker's MindBase is a smart home hub, NAS and security guard
https://www.engadget.com/2249482/anker-mindbase-is-a-smart-home-hub-nas-and-security-guard/
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