MacVoices #22041: MacVoices Live! - Super Bowl Tech Ads, QR Code Security (1)

<p>The MacVoices Live! panel of <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Guy Serle</strong>, <strong>Andrew Orr</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, and <strong>Kelly Guimont</strong> takes a look at the Super Bowl ads that had a tech bent, especially the crypto and Amazon Alexa ads. Were they effective? One of them took down the company’s server, and one of them seemed to be open to misinterpretation. Was the use of a QR code a good idea or a dangerous precedent? (Part 1)</p> <p><a href="http://zocdoc.com/macvoices"><img height="108" alt="Zocdoc.com/macvoices" class=" wp-image-12535 aligncenter" src="http://www.macvoices.com/wp-content/uploads/zocdoc-300x132.png" width="245" /></a></p> <p>This edition of MacVoices is supported by <strong>Zocdoc</strong>. Find local doctors who take your insurance at <strong><a href="http://zocdoc.com/macvoices">Zocdoc.com/macvoices</a></strong>.</p> <!--more--> <br /> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zLsUhOCqyU"><strong>Coinbase Super Bowl Commercial (video)</strong></a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.macobserver.com/tips/beware-of-fake-qr-codes/">Beware of Fake QR Codes on Parking Meters That Steal Your Money</a> </strong>by Andrew Orr on The Mac Observer<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <p><strong>David Ginsburg </strong>is the host of the weekly podcast <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at <strong><a href="https://youtube.com/daveg65">https://youtube.com/daveg65</a></strong> and find and follow him on Twitter <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/daveg65">@daveg65</a></strong>.</p> <p><strong>Kelly Guimont</strong> is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts <strong><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/mc