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MacVoicesTV #1053: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - The Macworld All-Star Band Unofficial Bootleg

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:11:09 -0500

One of the highlights of the Macworld 2010 night life was Cirque Du Mac 7, and the highlight of the party was the annual appearance by the Macworld All-Star Band. If you were there, you know how much fun it was. If not, this will give you a small taste. Just think how good these guys would be if they practiced more than once a year.

The Macworld All-Star Band includes:

Christopher Breen - Macworld

Bryan Chaffin - The Mac Observer, The Apple Context Machine

Paul Kent - Macworld 2010

Dave Hamilton - Mac Geek Gab, The Mac Observer, BackBeat Media

Chuck La Tournous - RandomMaccess, The Mac Observer

Bob LeVitus - Dr. Mac Consulting

Duane Straub

with guest appearances by

Ed Bangert

Pat Reilly

MacVoicesTV #1052: MacVoicesTV At Macworld – Tim Robertson Closes The Main Stage With An All-Star Celebration of Macworld

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:31 -0500

In what he billed as a Celebration of Macworld, Tim Robertson of OWC Radio closed out the Macworld 2010 Main Stage with an all-star roster of guests pulled from the audience to talk about what Macworld means, both present and future. Sharing their thoughts on the show were:

Grant Dahlke - Other World Computing
Paul Kent - General Manager of Macworld 2010
Bill Palmer - BeatWeek Magazine
Peter Cohen - The Loop, Angry Mac Bastards
Victor Cajiao - Typical Mac User Podcast, Typical Shutterbug Podcast
Chuck Joiner - The MacVoices Group
Dave Hamilton - Mac Geek Gab, The Mac Observer, BackBeat Media
Ken Ray - Mac OS Ken
Neil Ticktin - MacTech

MacVoicesTV #1051: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software Shows PhotoPresenter and Previews The Next BoinxTV

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:30:07 -0500

In the Boinx Software booth at Macworld 2010, CEO Oliver Breidenbach shows off the new versions of FotoMagico and PhotoPresenter, talks about why BoinxTV, was so widely used to produce and deliver video at Macworld 2010, and teases us with some feature in the next version of the software, including a streaming feature from within the software.

MacVoicesTV #1050: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Ten One Design’s Inklet Lets You Draw on Your MacBook’s Trackpad

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00:18 -0500

From Macworld 2010, Peter Skinner of Ten One Design demonstrates Inklet, a Macworld Best-of-Show winner that turns the trackpad on your MacBook or MacBook Pro into a graphics tablet, suitable for sketching, creating and more. Software-based, Inklet lets you draw using many of your favorite graphics apps such as Photoshop rather than having to learn something new. Peter also shows off Pogo Sketch, a stylus for trackpads and touch screens that makes Inklet even more useful for finer, more detailed drawing.

MacVoicesTV #1049: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Carina Software’s SkyVoyager and SkyFi Put Astronomy and Telescope Control on Your iPhone

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:42:00 -0500

In the Carina Software booth at Macworld 2010, Tim Debenedictis talks about the history of their astronomy software, Voyager, and how it has gone mobile as an iPhone app, SkyVoyager. The GPS and compass functions of the iPhone make it perfect for orienting yourself for nighttime observations, and SkyVoyager takes full advantage of that, providing a sky map of what is overhead from any position. Want more? SkyVoyager allows you to control your telescope from your iPhone via their SkyFi WiFi interface, access information about stellar objects and more.

MacVoicesTV #1048: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – SelfServeApps Can Help Give Your Small Business an iPhone App

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:47 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Doug Pelton of SelveServeApps explains how his company can help your small business develop an iPhone app. With various capabilities beyond the basics available, SelfServeApps makes the process approachable and affordable for anyone who wants an iPhone and iPod touch presence.

MacVoicesTV #1047: MacVoices at Macworld – Grant Dahlke of Other World Computing Shows The Speed and Strength of Their Solid State Drives

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00:41 -0500

In the Other World Computing booth at Macworld 2010, Grant Dahlke shows the speed of their new EXTREME Enterprise solid-state drive by booting into all of the Adobe Creative Suite apps at once, and the durability of the device by beating it on a table. While speed comes at a price, if you need to go fast, you need to see this demo and hear Grant explain why their drive is a the top of the heap. (Don't try the durability test at home with your current drive; you won't like the results.)

MacVoicesTV #1046: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – BeeJive Aggregates Your iPhone Chat Options

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:03:12 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Satheesh Akkinepall of BeeJive shows how their app lets you stay in touch with your friends no matter what instant message service you (or they) prefer. BeeJive allows simultaneous presence on a wide variety of different services, takes advantage of all the rich media features of the various services, integrates push services if you want them, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1045: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Livescribe Adds More Functionality to the Pulse Smartpen

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:36:05 -0500

In the Livescribe booth at Macworld 2010, Maureen Keating and Eric Petitt show off the latest enhancements to the Pulse Smartpen. How smart can a pen be? Eric takes us through both the basics, including both capturing notes and audio from whatever you are doing, transferring that information to your Mac and thirty apps that add even more functionality. New on the horizon is their iPhone app; Maureen explains how you can share Pulse Smartpen-generated materials to your iPhone via "pencasts," and take advantage of the iPhone interface to manipulate the data.

MacVoicesTV #1044: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Amanda Erickson of Joby Talks About A Gorillapod for Every Occasion

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:15:09 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Amada Erickson of Joby summarizes the many flavors of the Gorillapod, the adjustable, portable and versatile tripod device that lets you hang a camera, iPhone or iPod securely from virtually anything. More versatile and useful that you might initially think, Amanda explains that there is now a family of Gorillapod devices that include lights, magnetic feet and more.

MacVoicesTV #1043: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – The Mac Observer’s Nancy Gravley Provides A New Users’ Perspective on Macworld

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:12 -0500

We caught up with Nancy Gravley of The Mac Observer on the show floor (and not at a party) at Macworld 2010 to get a different view of the show. Nancy focuses on the Mac industry from a new users and senior users' perspective, and talks about some Mac and iPhone products that everyone can use, regardless of experience level and sophistication, and the benefits of attending Macworld.

MacVoicesTV #1042: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Jonathan Bradley of Mophie Shows The Latest Juice Pack to Keep Your iPhone Going Strong

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:30:19 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Jonathan Bradley of Mophie shows off the newest version of the Mophie Juice Pack, an integrated iPhone case and battery solution to keep you iPhone going longer. Jonathan outlines the newest improvements and the difference they can make to hard-core iPhone users.

MacVoicesTV #1041: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Security Expert Rich Mogull On What To Be Afraid of and What Is Hype

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:01:53 -0500

From the Macworld 2010 show floor, security guru Rich Mogull of TidBITS and Securosis talks about what is and isn't worthy of concern in the world of computer, iPhone and iPad security. Rich wrote the cover article in the March 2010 issue of Macworld, and helps makes sense of what you really need to pay attention to when it comes to your online activity. Rich delivers the #1 tip in iPhone security, talks about the iPad, and where your biggest vulnerabilities are.

MacVoicesTV #1040: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Paul Kafais of Rogue Amoeba Shows Off Radioshift

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:27 -0500

In the Rogue Amoeba booth at Macworld 2010, CEO Paul Kafasis shows off the latest version of Radioshift, their software to stream almost anything from the internet, and the integration with their AirFoil iPhone/iPod touch and Mac apps. Just a few clips and you can send any audio from your Mac to anywhere in your house or to your portable Apple device.

MacVoicesTV #1039: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Michael Simmons of Cultured Code Hints at Secret ‘Things’

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:00:41 -0500

Roaming the exhibit hall floor at Macworld 2010, Michael Simmons of Cultured Code talks about how to get some previews of upcoming changes and enhancements to both the desktop and iPhone versions of Things, their task management application suite. Michael explains the philosophy of their product, at least one feature they're working on, their iPad plans and more.

MacVoicesTV #1038: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – TripIt Puts All Your Travel Plans and More on Your iPhone

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:52 -0500

In the Mobile Applications Showcase on the Macworld 2010 show floor, Hoodan Mahallati , Product Manager for TripIt reviews how their web service combines with their TripIt iPhone app to put all your travel information, including hotel reservations, flight information, rewards numbers and more in your iPhone. With sync capabilities, live updates on and more, TripIt is becoming an essential travel tool.

MacVoicesTV #1037: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Apparent’s New Doxie Scans to the Cloud

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:44 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Paul Scandariato of Apparent introduces their affordable Doxie portable USB scanner. While Doxie can scan locally, its primary target is the cloud: Google Docs, EverNote, Flickr and more. Pal talks about why scanning to the cloud is preferable, how to leverage the cloud services for things like optical character recognition (OCR), how Doxie offers an approachable scanning solution, more.

MacVoicesTV #1036: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Tyler Barth of Blue Microphones Shows Off New Products Big and Small

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:29 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Tyler Barth of Blue Microphones shows the latest additions to their line of high-quality audio input devices for the Mac and iPhone. The next-generation Mikey promises to deliver even better sound to your iPhone recordings regardless of where you make them, and the Yeti is the first USB mic to boast three capsules, four different pattern settings and THX Certification.

MacVoicesTV #1035: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Brian Covey of The Omni Group Talks About Their Apps Now and In The Future

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:59 -0500

In The Omni Group booth on the Macworld 2010 show floor, Brian Covey talks about their priority for getting all of their apps to Apple's iPad. More than just scaling up existing applications, Brian discusses their approach to leveraging the iPad's capabilities while keeping the apps lean and mean. All this iPad focus doesn't mean the desktop apps are being overlooked; Brian gives us a hint at what's in the pipe for their flagship line of productivity software.

MacVoicesTV #1034: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Jay Nelson Talks Fonts, Design and His New Macworld Column

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:30:35 -0500

From the Macworld 2010 show floor, Jay Nelson of Design Tools Monthly and Design Tools Weekly helps us understand the importance of fonts in a world that seems to be increasingly moving away from paper. Understanding and choosing the right font for the job may be the easiest way you can improve the look of your projects, no matter what the medium. Jay is also penning a new column for Macworld, and tells us what what we can expect to learn from it.

MacVoicesTV #1028: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Richard Harrington Discusses His Efforts to Help Everyone Create Better Video

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:28 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, author and video expert Richard Harrington discusses his efforts to bring superior video techniques to the rest of us. Rich discusses getting it right from the ground up, from camera set-up to final production, why so many users want to use greenscreen, and why the tools you have on the desktop are more than adequate.

MacVoicesTV #1033: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Don McAllister Discusses the Latest Developments at ScreenCastsOnline

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:03 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline takes a break to talk about the evolution of his show, his amazing archive of demonstrations and tutorials, how the show has grown and been enhanced, and his recent expansion into YouTube space.

MacVoicesTV #1032: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Christian Rueb of equinux On Their Products and Why He’s at Macworld 2010

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:30:23 -0500

From Macworld 2010, Christian Rueb of equinux talks about why he made the trip from Europe to attend the show, even though his company isn't exhibiting. Christian also updates us on their product line and how it is evolving, and comments specifically on MediaCentral, their home theater application.

MacVoicesTV #1031: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Andrew Taylor of MacSpeech on Scribe, Their Professional Vocabularies and More

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:11 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Andrew Taylor, Founder and CEO of MacSpeech, updates us on their latest product, MacSpeech Scribe. Andrew explains why MacSpeech Scribe, a one-click solution is the most advanced and easiest-to-use MacSpeech product yet. Andrew also talks about their specialized vocabularies, available for the medical and legal professions, and how they enhance MacSpeech products.

MacVoicesTV #1030: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Mike Mahan of Tunebug Turns Anything and Everything Into A Speaker

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:28 -0500

From a busy booth at Macworld 2010, Mike Mahan of Tunebug shows off their Vibe and Shake products that turn virtually any surface into a speaker. Put one on your desk, on a box, or on your head and enjoy your music without a speaker system. Mike talks about the characteristics of the two products, how one is designed for more stationary uses while the other can be used while walking, running, snowboarding or whatever. Not just a cool gadget, Tunebug may be a safer way to enjoy your music while being active.

MacVoicesTV #1029: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio Reports on Mac, iPhone and iPad Gaming

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:30:45 -0500

On the show floor of Macworld 2010, Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio talks about the state of games on the Mac, what was hot at Macworld for game enthusiasts, and the iPhone's status as a gaming platform. Omaha also discusses what the iPad will mean for games, suggesting it will take things to a whole new level.

MacVoicesTV #1027: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – PaperShow Gives Telestrator Capabilities To Your Presentation Via a Paper Interface

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:15:49 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Giulia Giovanelli of Canson provides a tour of PaperShow, a product that combines the best parts of whiteboard, telestrator and plain old pen-and-paper to give you new control and capabilities in your business presentations. Driven by a special pen interface, PaperShow users can annotate presentations, meeting notes and more in real time in a variety of ways, and can be easily transported since it relies only on a USB thumb drive-sized device, a special pen and paper.

MacVoicesTV #1026: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Adam and Tonya Engst and Joe Kissell Wrap Up A Day at Macworld 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:30:17 -0500

At the end of a very busy first day at Macworld 2010, Adam Engst, Tonya Engst and Joe Kissell take some time to discuss first impressions of the show, what they saw, what impressed them, and what the future holds for the year's biggest Mac event.

MacVoicesTV #1025: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Paul Chadha of Recosoft Shows Off Their New PDF2Office for iWork

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:30:49 -0500

In the Recosoft booth at Macworld 2010, Paul Chadha demonstrates their newest PDF conversion software, PDF2Office for iWork. Want to do more with your PDFs? PDF2Office for iWork converts them to either Keynote or Pages files, complete with formatting and graphics. Paul demonstrates just how easy and effective it is.

MacVoicesTV #1024: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - MacTech and MacsimumNews Join Forces to Create MacNews

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:20:31 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Neil Ticktin, founder and publisher of MacTech, and MacsimumNews' Chief Macsimizer Dennis Sellers announce MacTech's acquisition MacsimumNews to create MacNews, the newest place to keep up with the rapidly changing Apple and Macintosh universe. The duo discuss the combination, the new site (in beta at the moment), and why it will launch with a huge archive of information.

MacVoicesTV #1026: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Adam and Tonya Engst and Joe Kissell Wrap Up A Day at Macworld 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:30:58 -0500

MacVoicesTV #1025: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Paul Chadha of Recosoft Shows Off Their New PDF2Office for iWork

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:30:54 -0500

MacVoicesTV #1023: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Navigon Adds 3D Representations to their iPhone Navigation App

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:30:46 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Bernd Hahn of Navigon shows off the updates to their Navigon MobileNavigator iPhone GPS navigation app. One if not the most popular app in its category, Navigon's latest edition provides 3D representations of terrain, buildings and more to help the user orient themselves, improving the navigation experience. Bernd also explains the pricing structure of Navigon, options for traffic information, and where they stand in the navigation market.

MacVoicesTV #1022: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – John Chaffee Updates The Status of BusyCal, the Calendar Program for Productive Users

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:35:14 -0500

At Macworld 2010 in San Francisco, John Chaffee of BusyMac talks about why there have been few major updates to their calendar program, BusyCal, but lots of minor ones. John talks about what features are a priority going forward, and why BusyCal trumps iCal for helping you keep track of your schedule.

MacVoicesTV #1021: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – The MacJury Holds Court at Macworld 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:54 -0500

In the Music Theater on the Macworld 2010 Show Floor, The MacJury convened to discuss the show, take questions from show-goers, and provide some favorite selections from the hundreds (thousands?) of products on display. The panel that attendees got to hear from, and see, included: Tonya Engst, Jeff Gamet, Ted Landau, Chuck La Tournous and host Chuck Joiner.

MacVoicesTV #1020: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Quickoffice Offers Three Flavors of QuickOffice To Work with Office Docs on your iPhone

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:00:06 -0500

At Macworld 2010, TJ Varghese of Quickoffice talks about their Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite, a "Macworld Best of Show" winner". Quickoffice Connect allows the user to work with Microsoft Word and Excel documents on the iPhone, and also offers integration with MobileMe, DropBox, Google Docs and more. TJ explains the three different flavors of Quickoffice Connect, what they offer to what audience, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1019: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – CrashPlan’s Matthew Dornquast On Their Macworld Promotion and Their Backup Security

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:07:06 -0500

From the CrashPlan booth at Macworld 2010, Matthew Dornquast, co-founder of the company, discusses the promotional strategy that involved giving away copies of their premium product at Macworld, and the response they received at the show. Matthew also reviews their different levels of service and what makes them unique, the security of your data both in transit and at the final backup destination, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1018: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Jeff Holove of Eye-Fi Profiles Their New Pro X2 Card For Your Digital Camera

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:02:23 -0500

At Macworld 2010 in San Francisco, Jeff Holove, the CEO of Eye-Fi, explains the features of their new Eye-Fi Pro X2 Wireless card that lets you send photos and video directly from your camera to your Mac, or a variety of online services. Boasting an 8GB capacity and Class 6 speed, the newest version of Eye-Fi also supports RAW format, an Endless Memory Mode that will never let you run out of space, lifetime automatic geotagging and more. Jeff talks about why all these features and more make the Pro X2 the best Eye-Fi card yet.

MacVoicesTV #1017: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Buffalo Technology Delivers Two-For-One with Dualie

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:59:21 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Brian Verenkoff of Buffalo Technology explains the two primary functions of their new Dualie. A combination hard drive and iPhone/iPod dock, Dualie also offers twp USB ports for connecting additional drives, and a 500GB 2.5" drive with both USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 ports. Dualie puts all this on your desk in a sleek, stylish design, keeping both the iPhone/iPod and the hard drive in easy reach while eliminating cable clutter.

MacVoicesTV #1016: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Michael Sidejas of FuJitsu on the New Portable ScanSnap Document Scanner

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:00:10 -0500

In the Fujitsu booth at Macworld 2010, Michael Sidejas demonstrates the newest addition to the ScanSnap line of document scanners, the accompanying software that can make even the most faded receipt legible, the optical character recognition capabilities available, and how it all comes together to deliver a solution to organize your paper documents on your Mac.

MacVoicesTV #1015: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Getting Under The Hood with CarMD

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:30:27 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Kristen Brocoff of CarMD shows their hardware device that can help you diagnose what is or isn't wrong with your car. Quite literally a plug-and-play solution, CarMD provides much of the same information your mechanic gets when they service your car at your dealership, and even lets you obtain repair estimates for problems. With no ongoing subscription fees, and compatibility with virtually all cars manufactured after 1996, CarMD puts you on a even playing field with the auto repair shops.

MacVoicesTV #1014: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Jennifer Lynn of HyperMac Shows Off Their iPod, iPhone and Mac Battery Solutions

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:59:32 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Jennifer Lynn of HyperMac reviews the company's line of external battery solutions for MacBooks, iPods and iPhones. They look good, they deliver power for your mobile devices, and house military-grade batteries. Jennifer explains what that means, and why you need to consider it when making a portable power choice.

MacVoicesTV #1013: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – The Mac Roundtable Take The Main Stage

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:57:53 -0500

The Mac Roundtable crew took the Main Stage at Macworld 2010 to talk about the success of the show, Apple's absence, provide some show picks, and answer audience questions. Participants included (in order of appearance):

Chuck Joiner - The MacVoices Group
Don McAllister - ScreenCastsOnline
Ken Ray - Mac OS Ken
Victor Cajiao - Typical Mac User Podcast, Typical Shutterbug Podcast
John F. Braun - Mac Geek Gab Podcast
Katie Floyd - Mac Power Users
Allison Sheridan - NosillaCast
Tim Verpoorten - The Mac ReviewCast
Adam Christianson - MacCast
David Sparks - Mac Power Users, MacSparky
Dave Hamilton - Mac Geek Gab Podcast

MacVoicesTV #1012: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Mark Hollis of MacPractice Discusses Heath Care, Regulatory Requirements and Their Software Solutions

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:57:31 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Mark Hollis of MacPractice provides an update on their medical office software. Government documentation fulfillment is burdensome at best; MacPractice can help physicians manage the paperwork to allow more time for the practice of medicine, and Mark talks about how they are involved in trying to streamline the process as medical record standardization moves toward becoming a reality. Mark also discusses the latest integration of the iPhone into MacPractice, and what the iPad will, and won't, mean to the medical community.

MacVoicesTV #1011: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Neat Offers New Version of Their Neat Receipts Scanning Software

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:32:19 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Mark Gollin, Vice President of Mac Product Development of The Neat Company shows off the new version of the Neat Receipts software that lets you can, organize and search documents, receipts, business cards and more. Mark also provides a summary of their mobile and desktop scanners that can be purchased with the Neat software as a bundle.

MacVoicesTV #1010: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software Talks About His Products and Why He’s at Macworld

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:57:51 -0500

As Macworld 2010 begins, Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software talks about why the needed to get a TV studio in a suitcase to demonstrate their flagship product, BoinxTV, at the show. BoinxTV gives the Mac live video production capabilities, and is a key component of the many video productions done on the show floor. Oliver names some of those using it, and also talks about why he brought a large part of his team to San Francisco, the benefits they gain from Macworld, and the value of the chance interactions that are part of the show.

MacVoicesTV #1009: MacVoices at Macworld - Bill Atkinson Shows Off His New PhotoCard iPhone App, and Comments on the iPad

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:16:51 -0500

Bill Atkinson earned his place in Macintosh history as part of the original Macintosh development team, and as the author of MacPaint. These days, Bill is is a nature photographer, looking for a way to create affordable "art for the rest of us". As part of that objective, Bill has created Bill Atkinson PhotoCard, an iPhone app that lets you access some of his most beautiful work and send it to friends as either an email or physical postcard. Bill talks about his app and service, how you can use his photos or your own, and the challenges he faced to create a quality product. He's also had his hands on an iPad, and provides us with some thoughts, as well as taking about how his app will take advantage of the larger screen.

MacVoicesTV #1008: Greg Scown of SmileOnMyMac Takes The Wraps Off TextExpander 3q

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:27:30 -0500

Macworld 2010 week opens with a conversation with Greg Scown of SmileOnMyMac, who provides a pre-release review of the upcoming TextExpander 3, the newest version of their hit productivity tool. Changes are coming to TextExpander 3, and they are for the better. Greg discusses those changes and how they will enhance the product, new features, and how the upgrade will be transparent for users. Greg also comments on the integration of TextExpander into a number of iPhone apps, and his initial thoughts on the utility on the iPad.

MacVoicesTV #1007: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - The Sights and Sounds of The Final Cut Pro SuperMeet

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:41:30 -0500

Ever wonder what a Final Cut Pro SuperMeet is really like? Take a walk through The San Francisco Final Cut Pro SuperMeet 2010, from the exhibit hall floor to the presentation stage, to the amazing raffle that wraps up every event. You'll learn why these are not-to-be-missed events for anyone interested in digital storytelling.

MacVoicesTV #1006: The Road to Macworld - Jean MacDonald of SmileOnMyMac Discusses the Business Value of Macworld

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:07:32 -0500

As The Road to Macworld winds down and the big event approaches, Jean MacDonald of SmileOnMyMac talks about why being at Macworld 2010 is so essential from a business perspective, whether you are an exhibitor, speaker, or an attendee. Even though her company is not exhibiting, Jean explains why she and her partners will be there, taking advantage of both the formal and informal networking opportunities, creating some of their own, seeing what's new in the Mac universe and...oh yeah, having some fun with it all.

MacVoicesTV #1005: The Road to Macworld - Bryan Chaffin Discusses His Macworld 2010 Plans and his iPad Impressions

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:29:07 -0500

From The Road to Macworld 2010, Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer delivers some unique perspectives on the iPad, how it compares to what some consider its competition, and to Microsoft's CES announcements. Bryan also talks about what he'll be doing at Macworld 2010, how some of his personal projects figure into those plans, and what he will be doing both during show hours and at night. Want to join Bryan at two different parties on two different nights? Find out how in this entertaining and informative discussion.

MacVoicesTV #1004: The Road to Macworld - Adam Christianson on His Home Theater Sessiona and the Podcaster Meetup

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:19:34 -0500

On The Road to Macworld 2010, Adam Christianson of The MacCast previews his session on integrating your Mac into your home theater set-up. Adam talks about some of the challenges in getting things just right, and names a surprise option that you have have abandoned long ago. Four the fourth year running, Adam will also be hosting the Podcaster Meet-Up on the Birds-of-a-Feather track at Macworld. He explains why a more accurate title might be new media meet-up, where podcasting stands in the world of internet-distributed media, and how Apple's iPad offers a new platform for this type of content delivery.

MacVoicesTV #1003: The Road to Macworld 2010 - Christopher Breen Previews His iPhone SuperSession and Macworld's Ask The Editors

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:41:03 -0500

As part of The Road to Macworld 2010, Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen provides a preview of the two official sessions he's part of at this year's show. The iPhone SuperSession will help everyone, novices and veterans alike, get more out of their iPhone. Everything from the coolest apps to jailbreaking is fair game in this comprehensive look at Apple's mobile device. Chris will also be joining his colleagues from Macworld in the Ask The Editors session. What's fair game to ask? You'll want to find out before you mention any of the forbidden subjects...like Chris' hair. Not content with just two sessions, Chris will be spending some time atop the Macworld booth producing podcasts live from the show, playing with the Macworld All-Star Band, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1002: Jeff Gamet On His Trip to CES, Steve Balmer's Keynote and Products That Aren't

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:02:53 -0500

Jeff Gamet of The Mac Observer was the virtual guest at the Hershey Apple Core's January meeting, and reported on his experiences at the Consumer Electronics Show. From Steve Balmer's keynote to the show floor, Jeff delivers his assessment of the show, the Mac/iPhone presence and names his biggest disappointment. 3D television was big at the show; Jeff provides his impression, the size and composition of the iLounge Booth, and the vaporware aspect of the show.

MacVoicesTV #1001: Product Profile: The Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:40:25 -0500

There are plenty of choices in the pocket video camera market. The Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera offers a compelling feature set, including expandable memory, an external mic jack and electronic image stabilization. In this profile, you'll see it perform, find out what does and doesn't work, and why it rocks!

MacVoicesTV #966: Product Profile: The Elgato Turbo.264 HD

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:52:36 -0500

Working with video can be time consuming, but exporting the video for various devices (iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, etc.) is even more time consuming. Elgato's Turbo.264 HD solves this problem by giving any Intel Mac a dedicated video encoder and accelerator. Chuck shows you just how much of much of a difference it can make, and lets you make the decision on the quality results.

MacVoicesTV #965: Product Profile: The Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:32:45 -0500

Looking for a versatile mobile platform for your digital camera or camcorder? You've probably considered plenty of tripods, but there is another option. Chuck profiles the Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod, a monopod with collapsable metal legs that gives the unit a dual personality.

MacVoicesTV #964: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Rock and Roll Geek Michael Butler Talks About Music at Mevio

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:47 -0500

As BlogWorld in Las Vegas winds down, Michael Butler of The Rock and Roll Geek Show talks about his position as Director of Music Programming at Mevio and the Podsafe Music Network, how he's working to improve and expand their content, some of the recent topics from his show, why he doesn't always do with the PR people want him to do, and his activities as a real rock musician.

MacVoicesTV #963: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - David Lee of wetoku Profiles His Online Video Interviewing Service

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:15:40 -0500

At BlogWorld in Las Vegas, David Lee, the founder of wetoku, describes how his new service provides the ability to conduct and record video interviews over the internet from within any browser. No special software, no special hardware, just your computers camera and mic. Perfect for those who want to add video chats to their blogs, or who want to produce a video podcast, wetoku connects two parties, records them, and even hosts the video files.

MacVoicesTV #962: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Pat Lynch Introduces Audio-Acrobat as a Tool for Women

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:56 -0500

From BlogWorld in Las Vegas, Pat Lynch of Women's Radio discusses the role of women in media, both new and old, and how they are working to balance things out. Pat also reviews Audio Acrobat, their tool that anyone can use to record, produce and host audio web content, ready for podcasting.

MacVoicesTV #961: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld – Joe Klein Talks About Being BlogWorld’s Official Announcer and More

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:41:20 -0500

From Las Vegas and BlogWorld, Joe Klein of New Media Creative talks about his role as BlogWorld's official announcer, making him, "The Voice of BlogWorld." Joe's reputation as professional voice talent spotlights the importance of audio in video productions. Joe talks about his career, why he finds the explosion of new media and social media so exciting, and how his company is evolving to meet client's needs.

MacVoicesTV #960: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld – Vincent Everts Introduces the Video Collection Service, Yubby

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:55:31 -0400

On the how floor at BlogWorld in Las Vegas, Vincent Everts of yubby.com discusses his new service that allow you to aggregate videos from over 30 video sharing sites. Yubby's capability of collecting videos based on a specific subject or keyword into your own channel and display them on your web site or blog leads to uses both obvious and not-so-obvious. Vincent explains how easy it is and why you'll want to start our own Yubby collections whether you are a video content creator, or are simply interested in gathering vidoes about a particular topic.

MacVoicesTV #959: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Dave Méndez of Shure Shows Off Their Home Recording Mics

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:15:35 -0400

From the show floor at BlogWorld 2009, Dave Méndez of Shure reviews some of their microphone offerings for home recording. Whether you're planning on podcasting, or just looking to get better audio in your projects, Shure has options for you. David shows off their USB mics that have mixer capabilities built in, and the X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter, their adapter to connect standard XLR mics to your Mac via USB. Dave also comments on why audio is a critical part of video, and why you need to consider where it will be used when making your buying decision.

MacVoicesTV #958: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Jean MacDonald on Aunt Blogging, New Disclosure Rules and Software Updates

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:20 -0400

Jean MacDonald was wearing two hats while attending BlogWorld in Las Vegas. The first was, as you would expect, representing SmileOnMyMac in their efforts to connect with bloggers and as a corporate blogger for the company. The second was as an "aunt blogger" (yes, Jean coined the term). Jean talks about both the challenges of the FCC's new ruling on disclosure for bloggers in general and mommy bloggers in particular. Some of SmileOnMyMac's products have received upgrades recently; Jean also discusses the new OCR engine in PDFPen, tweaks to take full advantage of Snow Leopard, the trend of partnerships among iPhone app developers and more.

MacVoicesTV #957: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Chuck La Tournous Talks Social Media from the Corporate Perspective

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:01:28 -0400

From BlogWorld 2009 in Las Vegas, RandomMaccess boss Chuck La Tournous takes some time out from the many conference sessions to discuss the rise of social media from a corporate perspective, and explains why your company isn't too far behind the curve, no matter what you have or haven't done. Chuck also compares and contrasts Macworld with BlogWorld, reveals the real value of trade shows, and discusses how social media has affected some news stories, and how the people at the center of the stories have used (or not used) social media to their advantage.

MacVoicesTV #956: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Jeff MacArthur Discusses The Evolution of Command-N

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:27:15 -0400

At BlogWorld in Las Vegas, Jeff MacArthur of Command-N talks about how the show has evolved from an iSight-shot video to a full-blown production that rivals the best on the Web, their upcoming anniversary landmark episode, why his sister, Amber MacArthur, is such a great interviewer, their first HD production, and more.

MacVoicesTV #955: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - The Mac Roundtable Crew Go At It Live

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:57:58 -0400

Live from BlogWorld 2009, The Mac Roundtable crew deliver an impromptu discussion of the week’s events in Las Vegas, their thoughts on social media, and their take-aways from the show. The panel includes:

* John F. Braun: Mac Observer’s Mac Geek Gab
* Victor Cajiao: Typical Mac User Typical Shutterbug
* Dave Hamilton: Mac Observer’s Mac Geek Gab
* Chuck Joiner: The MacVoices Group
* Don McAllister: ScreenCastsOnline
* Allison Sheridan: NosillaCast
* David Sparks: MacSparky Mac Power Users

MacVoicesTV #954: MacVoicesTV at Blogworld - Todd Cochrane of Raw Voice Discusses PowerPress

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:31:13 -0400

From the show floor at BlogWorld and New Media Expo 2009 in Las Vegas, Todd Cochrane, the CEO of RawVoice talks about Blubrry PowerPress, their podcasting plugin for WordPress. PowerPress allows the WordPress user to integrade podcasts into their blog, including RSS and on-site play support. Todd also explains how the free PowerPress can be integrated with the other offerings from RawVoice, including advertising options.

MacVoicesTV #953: The OWC USB 2.0 Display Adapter Expands Any Mac's Screen Real Estate Via USB

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:48:21 -0400

Would you like to have more screen real estate, but your Mac has limited multiple monitor support? The answer is the Other World Computing USB 2.0 Display Adapter, a small device that lets you add up monitors to any Mac via USB. No expensive graphics cards to buy, no limitations if you don't have a Mac Pro. Just plug in any monitor, flat screen or CRT, to the Display Adapter and then to your Mac and you have a second...or third...or fourth monitor. Chuck Joiner shows you how well it works, what it is best for, and just how easy it is to line your desk with monitors.

MacVoicesTV #952: Macworld Expo - That's All, Folks and Sights from Expo Week

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:11:42 -0500

We wrap up our Macworld Expo 2009 coverage by thanking everyone we could think of and riding the Moscone escalators. We also used the services of our friends at Animoto to include Expo week through the eyes of MacVoices. Sit back and enjoy the show.

MacVoicesTV #951: Macworld Expo - The Lloyd iPod Mic, TONIC Power Adapters and Lots of Cases from Insipio

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:00:03 -0500

One of the smallest devices generating buzz at Macworld Expo was the Lloyd iPod microphone. Andy Fathollahi, the president of Incipio, shows us the Lloyd and highlights some of its design features and affordability. Andy also talks about their TONIC universal car charger for your USB devices, and their wide range of iPod and iPhone case and cover solutions.

MacVoicesTV #950: Macworld Expo - The Macworld All-Star Band In Action

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:11:43 -0500

The Macworld All-Star Band (Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, Paul Kent, Chuck La Tournous, Bob LeVitus and Duane Straub) gave their first-ever interview as a band on the MacVoices' "Road to Macworld" series, so it seems only fair that we let you see them in action. Shot live at the Cirque Du Mac party at Macworld Expo, these unofficial, bootleg videos document the best party of Expo week and the best once-a-year band you'll ever see. Be sure to watch for a guest appearance by Andy Ihnatko on vocals.

MacVoicesTV #949: Macworld Expo - Joe Kissell's Week of VMware Fusion Insights and Demos

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:33:45 -0500

For most of Macworld Expo week, Joe Kissell was deeply immersed in demonstrating and sharing information from his Take Control book, Take Control of VMWare Fusion. Joe shares his observations about Mac users interested in having the Windows option available to him, delivers some product picks from his time at the show, and talks about celebrating his birthday at Macworld Expo.

MacVoicesTV #948: Macworld Expo - John Grzeskowiak Talks About Updates to the RadTech Product Mix

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:51:46 -0500

On Friday morning at Macworld Expo, John Grzeskowiak of RadTech takes some time to provide updates on a few of the many products RadTech offers. John gives us a sneak peak at their new OmniStand, talks about Otterbox updates, the latest bags from Spire and Lexie Barnes, the MacTruck, their precision mice and more. Buying from RadTech has many benefits, and John explains how they service not only the products they manufacture, but also the ones they distribute.

MacVoicesTV #947: Macworld Expo - Irina Stepanovska of BeLight Software Discusses Labels & Addresses

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:28:47 -0500

In the BeLight Software booth at Macworld Expo, Irina Stepanovska, Vice President of Marketing, talks about their latest release, Labels and Addresses, the easy way to print all types of labels and envelopes. Irina also gives us a sneak preview of BeLight's next product and their plans for Macworld Expo 2010.

MacVoicesTV #946: Macworld Expo - More Photoshop and Acrobat Connect by Terry White at the Adobe Breakfast

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:34:23 -0500

Terry White wraps up the Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo with more Photoshop CS4 features including GPU and camera RAW support, new zooming and iPhone-like navigation in images and more. Terry also talks about Acrobat.com and how it beat iWork.com to the punch, as well as Acrobat Connect Now, and the 3D capabilities of Photoshop CS4 Extended.

MacVoicesTV #945: Macworld Expo - Adobe InDesign CS4's New Features Demonstrated by Terry White at the Adobe Breakfast

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:19:09 -0500

From the Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo, Terry White shows off some of the new features in Adobe InDesign CS4, including proportional placing, smart guides, conditional text (and what it's good for), improvements in dealing with rotated text, active preflight and more.

MacVoicesTV #944: Macworld Expo - Terry White Demonstrates the New Power and Simplicity of Adobe Illustrator CS4 at the Adobe Breakfast

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:35:28 -0500

At the Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo, Terry White demonstrates some of the new power of Illustrator CS 4. With a focus on giving users easier access to frequently-used features, Terry shows off new gradient capabilities, multiple document support, Illustrator CS4's unified window, and some new intuitive drawing methods.

MacVoicesTV #943: Macworld Expo - Dave Hemly Shows Off Premier Pro and After Effects Magic at the Adobe Breakfast

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:15:24 -0500

The Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo opens with a welcome from Terry White, and then Dave Hemly shows off some of the almost magical video results that can be achieved with the newest versions of Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects. Dave demonstrates importing features, editing video directly from memory cards, still photo animation, and some amazing transcription technologies built into Adobe Encore and Adobe Soundbooth.

MacVoicesTV #942: Macworld Expo - Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software Turns On BoinxTV

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:01:22 -0500

In the Boinx Software booth at Macworld Expo, Oliver Breidenbach gives us a tour of BoinxTV, the live video production software "for the rest of us." BoinxTV delivers high production value results through an innovative interface that is both easy and fun to work with. Oliver shows off a few of the features and their newest addition, support for MIDI-controlled camera switching.

MacVoicesTV #941: Macworld Expo - Data Robotics' Mark Fuccio Talks About the Present and Future of the Drobo

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:10:20 -0500

At Macworld Expo, Mark Fuccio, Senior Director for Data Robotics, gives us the lowdown on the Drobo, the data storage robot that will help keep all your information safe. Mark talks about how it accomplishes that vital task, the Drobo's expandability and why it won't go out of date any time soon, what you need to put it on your network, and how they are adding value by developing applications that leverage the Drobo's capabilities.

MacVoicesTV #940: Macworld Expo - Tom O'Connor Introduces the New Page Layout Program iStudio Publisher

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:27:20 -0500

Tom O'Connor, the Director of iStudio Publisher, talks about their new entry in the desktop publishing market. Postured somewhere between Adobe InDesign and Apple's Pages, iStudio Publisher offers an interface that gives the user easy access to sophisticated features and effects without the huge learning curve. Tom talks about how they are asking customers for feedback and feature suggestions, and why they can act on them quickly.

MacVoicesTV #939: Macworld Expo - mDialog's Greg Philpott on Their Creation, Hosting and Publishing Solutions for New Media Creators

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:08:01 -0500

The CEO of mDialog, Greg Philpott, provides a tour of the many services they offer to new media creators. mDialog provies a wide range of options and features, including in-browser video encoding and uploading, encoding in up to three different resolutions, social networking tools, contest and survey engines, distribution options, iPhone support and even monetization options. Greg talks about why he finds this an exiting time in media creation and the part mDialog wants to play.

MacVoicesTV #938: Macworld Expo - John Chaffee of BusyMac Previews Their New iCal Replacement, BusyCal

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:43:28 -0500

John Chaffee of BusyMac talks about their new iCal replacement, BusyCal, from their booth at Macworld Expo. Frustrated with iCal? John shows off some of the features of BusyCal that should have been in iCal long ago, including graphics support that is both useful and attractive, enhanced syncing and sharing capabilities inherited from their BusySync software, sophisticated to-do support and more.

MacVoicesTV #937: Macworld Expo - Paul Chadha of Recosoft Converts PDFs to InDesign Files with PDF2ID

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:42:49 -0500

In the Recosoft booth at Macworld Expo, Paul Chadha shows off the functionality and features of PDF2ID version 2.0, a utility that converts the contents of PDF files into fully editable Adobe InDesign documents, graphics and all. Paul gives us a demo of how easily this is done, and how complete the results are.

MacVoicesTV #936: Macworld Expo - Macworld Expo - Mark James Explains SoftRAID's Flexibility and Performance

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:03:55 -0500

Mark James, Vice President of Marketing for SoftRAID, talks about their utility that delivers affordable RAID options to any user. With the goal of cutting down on points of failure and improving performance, SoftRAID lets you mix and match drives of different sizes and even interfaces. Mark explains how SoftRAID supplements Time Machine, and their upcoming new feature, Fast Mirror Rebuilds.

MacVoicesTV #935: Macworld Expo - Barbara Dehart of Telestream Discusses The Depth and Breadth of Their Product Line

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:41:37 -0500

Barbara Dehart, the Vice President of Marketing for Telestream, took some time off from a busy Macworld Expo booth to discuss some of the products they acquired and how enhance Telestream's spectrum of video solutions. Barb explains how they support everyone creating and using video content, from the consumer in his living room to the moviemaking professional, and how it all fits together.

MacVoicesTV #934: Macworld Expo - JMR's Steve Katz Shows Off Their Best-of-Show High Speed Storage and Delivery System

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:39:54 -0500

Want to see three uncompressed 1080i video streams playing on a single monitor with no problems? Then you need to check out our visit with Steve Katz of JMR. With a Best-of-Show award in hand, Steve talks about their BlueStor External PCIe RAID storage options, how it delivers amazing performance at an affordable price, and how it can scale to fit your needs.

MacVoicesTV #933: Macworld Expo - Justin Whittaker of i.TV Discusses The Functional and Social Aspects of their iPhone App

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:51:26 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, Justin Whittaker, Marketing Manager for i.TV talks about how their free iPhone app can become your one stop for all sorts of media management and interaction. From your local theater and television broadcasts to your NetFlix que and remote TiVo programming, i.TV puts it all in the palm of your hand and gives you "media. my way."

MacVoicesTV #932: Macworld Expo - Andreas Klavehn of Cinemizer Introduces Their Personal Video Option, Complete with 3D

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:53:00 -0500

You may look a little unusual wearing them, but the cinemizer personal video glasses from Zeiss deliver some amazing video, just for you. Andreas Klavehn talks about what makes cinemizer different, including optical technology from Carl Zeiss AG, native 3D support that makes you feel like you're there, and the ability to use either the built-in audio, or choose your favorite 3ed party earphones for a more immersive experience. The cinemizer is comfortable to wear, is fully iPod and iPhone compatible, but also supports other video sources.

MacVoicesTV #931: Macworld Expo - Matthew Carmean of Microvision Demos Their Pocket-Sized iPhone Projector

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:32:41 -0500

The Microvision booth at Macworld Expo was buzzing with interest in their Show WX pocket-sized projector. Matthew Carmean gives us a look at the impressive image created by their PICO technology, the even more impressive portability and image focus function, and talks about why you may eventually find it built into your mobile devices.

MacVoicesTV #930: Macworld Expo - Kensington Introduces a Hands-Free Car Kit for the iPhone and the Slimblade Trackball

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:02:07 -0500

Kensington received a "Best of Show" award for their new Bluetooth Hands-Free Visor Car Kit at Macworld Expo, and Matt Hoag tells us all about it. The device gives you three programmable buttons for your frequently called numbers, eliminating the multiple swipes and touches necessary on an iPhone. Matt explains why they provide you with a second battery and charger to provide a complete solution for those on the go. Then, Bill Rathbone demonstrates the new Slimblade Trackball, how it has evolved from its predecessor, the new features built into its software, and why you may want to consider a trackball, even if you've never used one before.

MacVoicesTV #929: Macworld Expo - Ecamm's Glen Aspeslagh Profiles the Best-of-Show-Winning BT-1 Wireless Webcam

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:31:29 -0500

Glen Aspeslagh, co-founder of Ecamm network shows off the company's latest product, the BT-1 Wireless Webcam, from their booth at Macworld Expo. Billed as the world's first bluetooth webcam, the BT-1 won a "Best of Show" award, and will offer new opportunities for convenient video monitoring, capture and interaction. Glen talks about the specifics, and two of their other popular products, Call Recorder and Conference Recorder.

MacVoicesTV #928: Macworld Expo - Photoshop Master Deke McClelland On His Latest Projects, CS4 Adoption and His Plans for 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:29:36 -0500

We caught up with Photoshop master Deke McClelland in the lynda.com booth at Macworld Expo to talk about his newest book, Photoshop CS4 Channels & Masks One-on-One, his thoughts on third-party Photoshop utilities, the rate of adoption of Adobe Creative Suite 4, and what we can expect to see from him in the coming year. (Hint: It certainly isn't less.)

MacVoicesTV #927: Macworld Expo - Griffin Technology's Jennifer Fisher Talks About Some of Their Best-of-Show Products

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:36:48 -0500

Griffin Technology racked up a number of "Best of Show" awards at Macworld Expo. Marketing Manager Jennifer Fisher shows us a couple of highlights from their product line, including the Power Block Reserve and Power Jolt Reserve. These two external power solutions for the iPhone will keep you going affordably. The AirCurve is an amazing acoustic amplifier for your iPhone or iPod touch that adds 10db of volume without having to plug anything in. Jennifer also mentions some of the other Griffin products that were hot at the show.

MacVoicesTV #926: Macworld Expo - It's About Time Delivers A New Way To Learn Mac OS X for Switchers

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:06:22 -0500

Getting ready to switch to the Mac, or help a friend through the process? You need to see the new training option offered by It's About Time Products. In their booth at Macworld Expo, Saied Ghaffari introduces us to their interactive learning solutions for both Mac OS X and the iPhone. Designed to help you find out how things are done on the Mac by comparing them with their Windows counterparts, It's About Time's option let's the user focus on the items they need to know when they need to know them.

MacVoicesTV #925: Macworld Expo - David Eyler of Sling Media Talks About the SlingBox and iPhone Support

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:18:49 -0500

Sling Media's David Eyler takes a break from booth presentations at Macworld Expo to talk about the Sling Box, how it sends media from your home video sources to a variety of players and devices. David explains their plans to support the iPhone very soon, and provide service on Wi-Fi, 3G and even Edge networks so you can take your media with you without having to take your media with you.

MacVoicesTV #924: Macworld Expo - Shawn Lawlor of iFrogz Shows Off The Luxe Case, Nerve Pipes, Fallout and More

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:42:07 -0500

Product Manager Shawn Lawlor for iFrogz, talks about their latest offerings from their booth at Macworld Expo, including the Luxe case for iPhone and iPod, and several new earphone and earbud options. At iFrogz, Shawn explains that it is all about the customization options, and that includes the ability to select your own color combinations for the new Nerve Pipe, Fallout and DJs headphones and Hype Earbuds.

MacVoicesTV #923: Macworld Expo - Matias' Carlos Gouveia Shows Off Their Folding Keyboard, Tune Blocker and More

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:05:13 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, Carlos Gouveia of Matias shows off their Bluetooth Folding Keyboard, suitable for people on the go who want a full-size keyboard option, the Tune Blocker, a simple iPod/iPhone docking cable that lets you select whether you sync or only charge your device, and the iRizer, a different kind of adjustable MacBook stand.

MacVoicesTV #922: Macworld Expo - Sara Rosenberg Introduces The New Generation of BookEndz Laptop Docks

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:38:41 -0500

Mac laptop owners are very familiar with connecting and disconnecting cables of all kinds every time they arrive at home, the office, or wherever they call home. Sara Rosenberg of BookEndz shows you how easy it can be to do it all at once with the new generation of BookEndz laptop docks. A simple lever design and a laptop pad that holds your MacBook simplifies the process and cuts down on wear and tear on your laptop's ports.

MacVoicesTV #921: Macworld Expo - Blake Jarsky of Blue Microphones Shows The Snowball, Snowflake, Eyeball and Mikey

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:38:54 -0500

In the Blue Microphones booth at Macworld Expo, Blake Jarsky shows off the line of Blue Microphone products. Starting with the venerable Snowball and the smaller, portable Snowflake, Blake then introduces the new Eyeball, which combines the Snowflake form factor and mic with a high-definition USB webcam for online catting and internet telephony. The Mikey rounds out their consumer products, and is Blue's solution to turn your iPod and iPhone into a voice recorder for all environments.

MacVoicesTV #920: Macworld Expo - Chief Engineer Jeff Sobel Takes You Inside The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:56:58 -0500

From the Macworld Expo show floor, Jeff Sobel, the Chief Engineer, takes us on a tour of The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Jeff shows off the amazing amount of audio and video equipment they make available to students, how it all fits into the bus with room to spare, and shares what excites him the most about what they accomplish as they criss-cross the United States.

MacVoicesTV #919: Macworld Expo - John Lennon Bus Logistics with Tour Coordinator Jamie Walden

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:16:24 -0500

The logistics behind the The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus are the story behind the story. Tour Coordinator Jaime Walden tells us what it takes to arrange the 200 stops the bus makes annually, how she got involved, the sponsors' roll in making it all happen, and how you can request a bus stop.

MacVoicesTV #918: Macworld Expo - Phil Gibson of Digital Media Academy Talks About Their Partnership with the John Lennon Bus and Their Training Options

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:46:23 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, Phil Gibson, the founder of Digital Media Academy, talks about the training solutions his company offers for those who want to get up and running in short order in pro-level topics like audio and video production, web design and more. Phil also explains why their partnership with the The John Lennon Educational Tour Busis so important to them, and how it fits with their model of partnering with universities to deliver their services.

MacVoicesTV #917: The MacNotables Fill the Macworld PodLoft with Opinions, Observations and Show Picks

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:07:16 -0500

Taped live in the PodLoft at Macworld Expo, the panel of Bryan Chaffin, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus join Chuck Joiner to discuss this year's show, what might happen at next year's show and what it has to do with the Great London Fire, deliver some show picks, and comment on the nomination of Andy for NASA Administrator.

MacVoicesTV #916: Macworld Expo - The Mac Roundtable Discuss Apple, The Future of Macworld and Product Picks

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:00:51 -0500

In their first live appearance as a group, members of The Mac Roundtable took the Macworld Learning Center Stage at Macworld Expo to discuss Phil Shiller's keynote, the future of Macworld Expo, some of their product picks from the show, and more. Participating members included (in order of appearance) Allison Sheridan, Adam Christianson, John Chambers, Victor Cajiao, Katie Floyd, Chuck Joiner, David Sparks and Don McAllister.

MacVoicesTV #915: Macworld Expo - CalDigit Introduces a RAID With A Different Kind of Interface

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:48 -0500

With storage prices dropping, RAID solutions are becoming more affordable...but not always easy to administer. CalDigit's Jonathan Schilling explains how their new CalDigit VR not only offers an effective RAID solution, but boasts a graphical user interface that anyone can understand. Configurable from the front panel, the unit includes hot swappable drives and quadruple connectivity options.

MacVoicesTV #914: Macworld Expo - Houdah Software's Pierre Bernard Discusses Their Photo Geotagging Solution

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:33:26 -0500

With some of the new features in iPhoto '09, geotagging photos is suddenly a hot topic. Pierre Bernhard of Houdah Software talks about how their HoudahGeo product takes the pain out of the process by working with your iPhoto library and many GPS track loggers to easily match up images with longitude and latitude information. Pierre demonstrates how to geotag hundreds of photos with just a drag and a couple clicks.

MacVoicesTV #913: Macworld Expo - Paul Kafasis of Rogue Amoeba Discusses Pulsar and Radioshift Touch

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:47:05 -0500

Not exhibiting at Macworld Expo this year didn't stop Paul Kafasis and the team from Rogue Amoeba from releasing new products. We caught up with Paul wandering the show floor to talk about Pulsar, the app that brings satellite radio to your Mac, and Radioshift Touch, their first iPhone/iPod Touch App that lets you leverage recordings made with their desktop Radioshift product.

MacVoicesTV #912: Macworld Expo - Joe Klein Discusses New Media and Social Networking

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:23:25 -0500

From the PodLoft of the Macworld booth at Macworld Expo, Joe Klein of NewMediaCreative provides his perspective on the rise of New Media and social networking. Joe talks about coming off the sidelines and getting back in the game, lured by the many new opportunities for interaction with audiences of all types, makes the case for "blogcasting," and profiles his new company.

MacVoicesTV #911: Macworld Expo - Christian Rueb of equinux Releases SongGenie

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:11:33 -0500

From the equinux booth on the show floor at Macworld Expo, Christian Rueb talks about their new iPhone apps that support iSale, The Tube and the TubeStick, as well as SongGenie, their brand new utility to help you clean up your music library tags and make the Genius feature of iTunes more effective.

MacVoicesTV #910: Macworld Expo - Michael Butler Talks Rock and Roll, Cooking and Mevio

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:55:53 -0500

While walking the show floor at Macworld Expo, we ran into Michael Butler of The Rock and Roll Geek Show, and chatted about some of his most recent interviews, his new cooking segments, and his position at Mevio, where he controls the music programming.

MacVoicesTV #909: Macworld Expo - Kelly Thompson of iStockphoto Discusses Their Expansion to Audio, A New Project and More

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:07:45 -0500

From their booth at Macworld Expo, Kelly Thompson, the Chief Operating Officer of iStockphoto, talks about their extensive collection of stock photos and illustrations, explains why they added video to their service, and their soon-to-be latest enhancement, stock audio. Kelly also reveals a new project, codenamed Dexter, and talks about why it is Mac-only (for now).

MacVoicesTV #908: Macworld Expo - Roxio's Toast 10 Product Manager Talks About Toast 10

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:07:14 -0500

Roxio announced the latest update to the venerable CD/DVD authoring program, Toast, at Macworld Expo, and Patrick Nugent, Product Manager for Toast 10, describes key new features, including web video capabilities and upgraded TiVo support. Patrick also profiles the new software bundle for the Pro version that includes some best-in-class software to help you put more sophistication in your media creations.

MacVoicesTV #907: Macworld Expo: Jean-Marc Fontaine of IRIS Describes Their Scanning Productivity Solutions

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:30:12 -0500

In the IRIS booth at Macworld Conference & Expo, Jean-Marc Fontaine talks about the various scanning solutions they offer to help you manage all that paper. Mark describes the IRISPen, a handheld pen scanner, IRISScan 2, a portable document scanner, and their IRISCard business card scanner. Marc talks about how each can be used, sometimes in unusual ways, and expectations of the OCR software that comes with their products.

MacVoicesTV #906: Macworld Expo - Adam Engst and Jim Dalrymple Unleash on Keynote Announcements in the PodLoft

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:00:05 -0500

From the Macworld PodLoft high above the Macworld Conference & Expo show floor, Adam Engst and Jim Dalrymple join Chuck Joiner to discuss Apple's keynote announcements. In a freewheeling, out-of-control discussion (so what's new?), the panel argue about the value of geotagging in iPhoto, beat up on Pages, provide some thoughts on the updates to iLife and iWork, and why the battery is the big story in the MacBook Pro 17".

MacVoicesTV #905: Macworld Expo - Dan May of Blackmagic Design Profiles Video Recorder

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:00:53 -0500

Blackmagic Design, long known for their pro video gear, is making inroads into the consumer space with Video Recorder, their solution for transferring legacy video material to your Mac. On the show floor at Macworld Expo, Dan May talks about how it delivers user-selectable degrees of quality, its flexibility and why you might need to tell your spouse about it.

MacVoicesTV #904: Macworld Expo - Etymotic's Mead Killion Discusses Earphone Performance

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:31:23 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, Etymotic president Mead Killion updates us on their line of high-quality earphones, the degrees of sound isolation that can be achieved by different earphone tips, and provides some information on faithful reproduction of sound.

MacVoicesTV #903: Macworld Expo - John Wallace of Now Software Announces Nighthawk Public Beta

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:50:47 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, John Wallace, the president of Now Software discusses the successor to Now Contact and Now Up-To-Date programs, Nighthawk. The path for Nighthawk has been a challenging one; John talks about some of the lessons learned, announces the February release of a public beta, and the feature set users can expect.

MacVoicesTV #902: The MacJury Deliberates on the Macworld Expo Keynote

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:24:08 -0500

Right after Phil Shiller's keynote address at Macworld Conference & Expo (and after the guards ejected us from Moscone West), The MacJury convened to provide some first impressions of the announcements. Phil's delivery, updates to iLife, iWork and the new MacBook Pro 17" are discussed by the panel of Adam Christianson, Chuck La Tournous, Bob LeVitus, Terry White and host Chuck Joiner.

MacVoicesTV #901: Premier Edition and When Batteries Go Bad

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:32:15 -0500

MacVoicesTV premiers with host Chuck Joiner providing some background on why a video show joins the ranks of The MacVoices' Group's productions, and a real-world experience with a bad battery.