The MacVoices Live! panel concludes this session with a look at the impact of price increases on popular streaming services like Spotify, YouTube, and Peacock.  As Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby delve into the effects of rising prices on consumer decisions, they also explore the shifting landscape of streaming services cutting ties with traditional cable providers. The conversation continues, touching on a wide range of topics from YouTube's dominance and its impact on content creators to the resurgence of interest in cable and satellite TV due to the growing complexity and cost of streaming services. (Part 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23213.mp3[/embed] Today’s MacVoices is supported by Factor. Visit FactorMeals.com/macvoices and use the code macvoices50 to get 50% off! Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:23 Streaming services severing ties with cable companies 0:04:10 The Shift from Traditional TV to YouTube 0:05:51 YouTubers Making a Living through Their Channels 0:06:34 YouTube vs. Scripted Shows: Different Content Preferences 0:08:30 Consumers Caught in the Middle of Carrier Disruptions 0:09:08 Peacock and Spotify raise prices, market performance discussed 0:10:35 Peacock: A Cool Name for NBC's Streaming Service 0:12:05 The Benefits of Peacock and the Appeal of Cable/Satellite TV 0:13:38 The Friction in Obtaining Desired Content 0:18:37 The Friction of Exclusive Content 0:20:24 The Desire for A La Carte Channel Selection 0:24:04 Unraveling the Connection: Elon Musk's Exfinity 0:24:43 Elon Musk's Naming Struggle 0:26:40 Special Plug for Ben and MacVoices Episode Links: Warner Bros. Discovery Is Moving Away From Traditional Cable TV Channels As It Changes Strategy Internationally https://cordcuttersnews.com/warner-bros-discovery-is-moving-away-from-traditional-cable-tv-channels-as-it-changes-strategy-internationally/ Vinegar https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/vinegar-tube-cleaner/id1591303229 SummerFest 2023 https://www.artisanalsoftwarefestival.com Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 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 @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS 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 https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by th