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When the Cure Becomes the Problem: What Happened When I Downloaded the Claude Desktop App Using Safari

Written by USTimes, 2026-05-12

(USTimes Editorial, 2026-05-12, by Cirina Catania, Banner photo credit: Gemini) Claude desktop just wreaked havoc with my Mac computer and with my Claude.ai cloud account and I understand that for people on Mac who use Safari (like me), this is a common problem. Here are the fixes I found, ironically with the help of the…

Is Apple Creator Studio Worth $129 a Year? Here’s My Take.

Written by Cirina Catania, 2026-05-05

By Cirina Catania (Editorial) UStimes.biz | Technology & Production | May 2026 | Reading time: approximately 5 minutes I subscribe to Apple’s Creator Studio. Let me say that up front, because I think it matters when someone with my history makes this kind of call. I paid for Final Cut Pro (the original OG v1) outright years ago. I have Logic…

Kevin Bourke on NAB 2025

Written by Jake Bourke, 2025-05-23

(2025-04-24, Boston, MA, Editorial by Jake Bourke) NAB 2025 came to a close earlier this month, and for many, it did not disappoint. While the headlining announcements this year weren’t considered as “earth-shattering” as prior NABs, momentum was still strong among exhibitors, and reports from the show floor indicate a glimmer of hope for 2025…

NAB 2025 – Axle AI and Archiware Launches Apple-Enhanced MAM & Archive Solution

Written by USTimes, 2025-04-08

(2025-04-01, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) Axle AI, best known for its AI-powered media asset management solutions, joins data management and archival pioneer Archiware to announce a new solution designed and optimized for the latest Mac Mini and Mac Studio hardware. Taking full advantage of Apple’s cutting-edge M4 chips, this collaboration integrates Axle…

OWC RADiO – Unlocking the Power of Media Management with Sam Bogoch of Axle.ai

Written by USTimes, 2025-03-25

Managing video content is more challenging than ever. In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania speaks with Sam Bogoch, CEO of Axle.ai. They explore how Axle’s media asset management is transforming the way creators, businesses, and organizations handle large volumes of video. From AI-assisted tagging and search to automated organization, Axle.ai makes it easier to manage digital assets. Whether you’re an independent filmmaker, a production…

OWC RADiO – Heather Hale – Film-TV Director, Screenwriter, Producer and Master Gardener

Written by USTimes, 2024-11-26

(2024-11-25, San Diego, CA) Special Note from our producers: Visit your exclusive link to a private sale on MacSales.com specifically for OWC RADiO listeners at https://eshop.macsales.com/?roc=true and enter the special OWCRADIO24 code for 15% off any OWC-branded products! Happy Holidays 🙂 Heather Hale, interviewed by our host, Cirina Catania, is a film and television director, screenwriter, producer,…

Los Angeles Welcomes the Newly-Formed American Film Convention

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-11-24

(2024-11-22, Boston, MA) The American Film Convention held its inaugural show at the Magic Box venue in Los Angeles last month. This trade show boasted unique and informative industry events, including an expo showcasing the latest in filmmaking methodology and technology, screenings of films from around the world, and industry conferences featuring over 120 guest…

The iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence & Looking Back at WWDC 2024

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-10-23

(2024-10-09, Cupertino, CA, Jake Bourke) Apple recently released its latest iterations of the iPhone to market, the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. With a focus on its upgraded, high-performance A18 chip, an advanced 48MP Fusion camera with numerous options, and a host of enhancements and…

Streamlining Access of Over 15,000 Hours of Media: FCCE & Axle AI Form Partnership

Written by Jake Bourke,

(2024-10-23, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) With television industry trade show MIPCOM in fast gear, FCCE, a broadcast media company specializing in celebrity, Hollywood, and lifestyle content, has announced a partnership with Axle AI, a video search tool powered by artificial intelligence using criteria such as keywords, visual elements (including facial, object and…

Final Cut Pro 10.8 & 10.8.1 – AI Comes to the Timeline

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-09-26

(2024-08-17, Cupertino, CA, Special to the U.S. Times) Apple’s latest major update to Final Cut Pro, version 10.8, introduces several new and improved features, taking advantage of powerful AI and machine learning features to enhance and streamline the video editing process. The headlining feature of Final Cut Pro 10.8 is the new Enhance Light and…