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Elgato supersizes popular Prompter teleprompter for content creators and studios

tigaman webdesign — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:15:06 +0000

While its original Prompter proved popular, customers clamored for a bigger one. Elgato Prompter XL teleprompter suits professional studios.

(via Cult of Mac – Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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New Apple Podcasts features focus on narrative series

tigaman webdesign — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:45:15 +0000

Some new Apple Podcasts narrative series features focus on the long-form, multi-episode story many folks love.

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Once-dominant Apple Podcasts loses ground to 2 big competitors

tigaman webdesign — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:23:55 +0000

Apple Podcasts loses market share — a lot of it — to new leaders YouTube and Spotify, according to new studies. Here’s why.

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Once-dominant Apple Podcasts loses ground to 2 big competitors

tigaman webdesign — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:23:55 +0000

Apple Podcasts loses market share — a lot of it — to new leaders YouTube and Spotify, according to new studies. Here’s why.

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Apple surrenders its huge podcasting lead to YouTube and Spotify

tigaman webdesign — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:28:29 +0000

Apple Podcasts on iPhone

Why’s it called “podcasting?” Because it’s a blend of “iPod” and “broadcast.” Despite being named after an Apple product, and despite Apple having a huge lead in podcasting, the company has nevertheless fallen behind rivals YouTube and Spotify. Huge lead squandered. It’s shades of Siri, sadly. ‘Tis good for Apple employees’ ears that Steve Jobs is dead. He’d demand better performance.

A players attract A players. B players attract C players… A small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players. – Steve Jobs

Ashley Carman for Bloomberg News:
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Apple Inc. popularized the concept of podcasts in 2005 when Steve Jobs announced the company would support the audio format in iTunes, its pioneering music and media platform.

Despite Apple’s long lead, Spotify Technology SA. and Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube have now become the most popular places to listen to podcasts.

A study published last month, from Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights, shows YouTube — a traditionally visual platform — as the most popular podcast listening platform in the US, with 31% of respondents saying they use it. It’s followed by Spotify at 21% and Apple at 12%.

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MacDailyNews Take: Tim Cook’s Apple was late, yet again skating to where the puck was instead of where it would be, with podcast subscriptions (not until 2021) and a web app so that other platforms (Android, Windows) could access Apple Podcasts (two days ago ).

You know, some people get upset when we point out that Tim Cook is a boring, reactive caretaker who’s not really the best person to be running Apple today or for at least the past several years.

Operations manager Cook should have been a 3-5 year stopgap after Steve Jobs’ untimely passing, running the iteration playbook, providing continuity for the company while it found a real CEO. Instead, he hung on — and keeps hanging on — well past his sell-by date.

Sigh.

You can be upset with us for having the temerity to call it like we see it, but the fact remains that Apple would be doing significantly better today with a visionary who’d have seen AI on the horizon, who’d have recognized the intrinsic importance of Siri and therefore invested in it instead of criminally neglecting it, and who wouldn’t have squandered the company’s gigantic leads in things like personal assistants and podcasting.
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Modern-classic USB mic serves up audio to Mac Studio [Setups]

tigaman webdesign — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:30:53 +0000

Into podcasting, streaming, gaming or music recording? A Blue Yeti USB microphone like the one in this Mac Studio setup might be for you.

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Here’s a good way to mount your USB microphone [Setups]

tigaman webdesign — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:30:05 +0000

This MacBook Pro user shows how to nicely mount an Audio Technica AT2020USB Microphone on a low-profile Elgato microphone arm.

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A top microphone needs a great audio interface [Setups]

tigaman webdesign — Wed, 08 May 2024 15:30:25 +0000

The YouTuber behind today’s MacBook Pro setup relies on a Shure SM7DB microphone and a Focusrite audio interface for sound quality.

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Apple Podcasts: New programming, collaborations, and content formats

tigaman webdesign — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:32:50 +0000

In the ever-evolving world of audio entertainment, podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium, captivating audiences with diverse content and immersive storytelling. Recognizing the immense potential of this platform, Apple Podcasts is actively shaping the landscape with a series of innovative initiatives, including new programming, strategic collaborations, and a commitment to exploring new content formats.

Elevating the Podcast Experience with Premium Programming

Apple Podcasts is expanding its roster of premium subscription offerings, providing listeners with access to exclusive content and enhanced listening experiences. These premium podcasts offer a deeper dive into specific topics, featuring interviews with experts, behind-the-scenes access, and exclusive content that complements the core podcast series.

Fostering Collaborations to Amplify Storytelling

Apple Podcasts is forging partnerships with renowned media organizations and creative studios to bring unique and captivating podcasts to life. These collaborations leverage the strengths of each partner, combining editorial expertise, production capabilities, and creative vision to produce compelling content that resonates with audiences.

Exploring Innovative Content Formats

Beyond traditional audio formats, Apple Podcasts is experimenting with emerging audio technologies and content formats to diversify the podcasting landscape. These innovations include spatial audio, which provides an immersive listening experience, and interactive podcasts that incorporate audience participation and interactivity.

Impactful Initiatives for Diverse Representation

Apple Podcasts is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the podcasting industry. The company is actively supporting podcasts created by underrepresented voices and providing resources and mentorship to help aspiring podcasters from diverse backgrounds succeed.

Empowering Podcasters with Tools and Support

Apple Podcasts is empowering podcasters with a suite of tools and resources to help them create, distribute, and monetize their content. These tools include simplified podcast creation tools, distribution channels, and monetization options that enable podcasters to reach a wider audience and generate revenue.

Conclusion: Shaping the Future of Podcasting

Apple Podcasts’ commitment to innovation, collaboration, and diversity is shaping the future of podcasting. By expanding premium programming, fostering partnerships, exploring new content formats, and empowering podcasters, Apple Podcasts is ensuring that the podcasting experience remains vibrant, engaging, and accessible to a broad audience. As the podcasting landscape continues to evolve, Apple Podcasts is at the forefront of shaping its future, providing listeners with an ever-richer and more diverse range of audio experiences.