About this episode
A multi-topic discussion in this MacVoices Live! session starts with a Luxshare cyberattack that may have exposed Apple product plans, raising concerns about ransom demands and security implications. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also examine Camo's lawsuit against Apple over Continuity Camera, Utah's proposal to make Android its official OS, Pantone's affordable color-matching kit, and Adobe Acrobat's AI-generated presentations and "podcasts," debating the value and risks of AI-created media. MacVoices is supported by Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/MACVOICES to save 10% o? your first purchase of a website or domain using offer code MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:30 Luxshare cyberattack and Apple product leaks 05:45 Camo lawsuit against Apple 15:56 Utah's Android "official OS" proposal 17:48 Pantone's affordable color-matching kit 22:41 Adobe AI presentations and audio generation 33:29 Broader thoughts on AI and media creation Links: Apple's Secret Product Plans Stolen in Luxshare Cyberattack https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/21/apple-product-plans-stolen-in-luxshare-cyberattack/ Camo developer sues Apple for copying its tech with Continuity Camera https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/27/camo-developer-sues-apple-for-copying-its-tech-with-continuity-camera/ Utah senator has nothing better to do than officially troll iPhone users https://www.macworld.com/article/3040234/utah-senator-has-nothing-better-to-do-than-officially-troll-iphone-users.html Pantone just made a color matching starter kit for only $99 https://www.fastcompany.com/91478571/pantone-capsule-the-ultimate-color-matching-starter-kit Adobe Acrobat can now generate presentations and audio podcasts from your documents https://www.engadget.com/ai/adobe-acrobat-can-now-generate-presentations-and-audio-podcasts-from-your-documents-140000146.htm 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 @eabo
