{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"367 - Live from Macstock 9: Apple Tech Roundtable ","description":" This special episode is recorded live at MacStock 9, where host Dave Ginsburg is joined by a panel of Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith. The group dives into the latest Apple news, smart home challenges, and the evolving landscape of technology, all while sharing candid anecdotes and laughs from the conference floor The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com\/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com\/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Topics and Links Chapters & Key Topics Timestamp    Segment    Highlights 0:15    Introduction at MacStock 9    Live setup challenges, studio audience, and panel introductions 1:07    Pre-Show Adventures    Humorous stories about tangled cables and recording mishaps 7:22    Vision Pro Troubles    Dave\u2019s Vision Pro OS beta mishap and Apple Store rescue 7:31    CEO of X Departs    Linda Iaccarino\u2019s resignation from X (formerly Twitter) and speculation on company direction 9:26    Amazon Prime Day Purchases    Panel\u2019s gadget shopping habits and missed deals 11:54    HomeKit and Wemo Devices    Belkin\u2019s discontinuation of Wemo support and HomeKit frustrations 16:19    Home Automation Challenges    Real-life smart home struggles and relationship impacts 17:47    NFL Apps on CarPlay    New team apps for CarPlay and the quirks of geo-targeted sports streaming 22:37    Apple Accepts Android Trade-Ins    Apple\u2019s trade-in program for flagship Android phones and market implications 28:05    Foldable Phone Discussion    The future of foldable iPhones and iPads; panel shares hands-on experiences 35:48    OpenAI's New AI Browser    Debating the value and risks of an AI-powered web browser 45:36    Wrap-Up and Farewells    Conference excitement, where to find the panelists, and closing thoughts Notable Discussions \u2022    Vision Pro OS Beta Issues: Dave recounts a Vision Pro update gone wrong and the Apple Store\u2019s multi-step recovery process. \u2022    Leadership Shifts at X: The group speculates on Linda Iaccarino\u2019s exit and Elon Musk\u2019s growing involvement. \u2022    Amazon Prime Day & Smart Home Woes: Panelists share what they bought (or missed) and react to Belkin ending support for older Wemo devices, raising concerns about the longevity of smart home products. \u2022    NFL Apps on CarPlay: Discussion about new NFL team apps, geo-restrictions, and the broader challenges of streaming sports content. \u2022    Apple\u2019s Android Trade-In Strategy: Analysis of Apple accepting flagship Android phones for trade-in, the depreciation of Android devices, and how this move might target switchers. \u2022    Foldable Devices: Mixed opinions on foldable phones and iPads, with first-hand experiences and skepticism about Apple\u2019s entry into the market. \u2022    OpenAI\u2019s AI Browser: A lively debate about the potential and pitfalls of an AI-powered browser, with comparisons to existing tools like Perplexity and Copilot. Community & Conference Highlights \u2022    MacStock 9: The energy of a live audience and the camaraderie of in-person tech discussions. \u2022    Panelist Plugs: Where to find each guest online and their other podcast appearances Links Referenced Belkin Ending Support for Most Wemo Devices - MacRumors NFL Apps Rolling Out on CarPlay Starting With These Teams - MacRumors Apple Now Accepting Three New Android Devices for Trade-In - MacRumors OpenAI to Launch AI Web Browser - MacRumors Announcements Macstock 9 is a wrap! If you missed it be sure to grab a digital pass to relive the conference. Click here https:\/\/macstockconferenceandexpo.com\/product-category\/digital-pass\/ Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https:\/\/youtube.com\/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer\u2019s managing editor, and Smile\u2019s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https:\/\/youtube.com\/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https:\/\/thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   About our Guest Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD\/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated \u201cwell-rounded geek\u201d, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Find her on her YouTube channel of tech tips. Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group ","author_name":"In Touch with iOS","author_url":"https:\/\/intouchwithios.com","html":"