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MacVoices #26167: Live! - A New Show, Goodbye BTN, Encryption Fights, Politics, and DuckDuckGo
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- MacVoices
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- Jun 4, 2026
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Summary
This MacVoices Live! starts out with the introduction of the new Foreshadowing Tech series, mark the end of the British Tech Network after 18 years, and examine Apple-related privacy, politics, and search issues. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jeff Gamet , Guy Serle , Web Bixby , Eric Bolden , Marty Jencius , and Jim Rea discuss Canada's encryption proposal and Apple's response, the Towson Apple Store closure, DuckDuckGo's surge after Google search changes, and Meta's AI pendant ambitions. MacVoices is supported by Macstock Connference , along with Ecamm Creator Camp, taking place in Crystal Lake IL on July 9 - 12. Sign up at macstockconference.com and use the code "macvoices" to save $50 off your ticket. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening and episode overview 00:59 MacStock Conference and Ecamm Creator Camp sponsor message 01:22 Live show welcome and WWDC rumor avoidance 02:01 Foreshadowing Tech launches with 2001 and 2010 02:56 Schedule uncertainty for next week's live show 03:32 British Tech Network prepares for its final episode 05:33 Remembering BTN's 18-year run 06:02 Panelists share their BTN memories 07:38 Possible ways BTN traditions may continue 08:06 The pub-conversation roots of BTN 09:46 Remembering past BTN contributors and production challenges 11:07 Show notes and topic lineup 11:47 Apple and Google oppose Canadian encryption bill 13:34 Maryland governor criticizes Apple over Towson store closure 14:40 Mall conditions, union issues, and Apple's position 17:36 Political posturing around the Towson closure 18:37 Legal concerns versus political theater 20:18 Chat room reactions to Apple as a political target 21:58 DuckDuckGo installs rise after Google search changes 23:07 Panel reactions to DuckDuckGo and Google's AI search results 25:10 Using multiple b…