James Dempsey

@jamesdempsey
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Swift, macOS and iOS developer, trainer, and songwriter. Front man of James Dempsey and the Breakpoints. Occasional quip vendor.
Websitehttps://jamesdempsey.net
GitHubhttps://github.com/dempseyatgithub

RE: https://mastodon.social/@jamesdempsey/116620583504946576

I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

Twenty-five years ago today, I nervously stepped out onto the stage at WWDC 2001 and performed a humorous original song about software development.

The audience was both forgiving and enthusiastic and I have been writing songs and performing ever since.

I'm very grateful for those few minutes a quarter century ago and all they have led to through the years.

I hope you can make it out to our 25th anniversary show on June 11th!

https://livenearwwdc.com

LIVE near WWDC

Join James Dempsey and the Breakpoints, the iTunes chart-topping, nerd band for a night of original programming-oriented music and humor to benefit Techtonica.

Come celebrate 25 years of James Dempsey and the Breakpoints at LIVE near WWDC on Thursday, June 11th!

This year's a throwback to early LIVE near WWDC shows with free admission and a cash bar!

If you're in the Bay Area for WWDC, come on by for the show.

Click through for full details and registration link:

https://livenearwwdc.com

And please boost to help spread the word!

LIVE near WWDC

Join James Dempsey and the Breakpoints, the iTunes chart-topping, nerd band for a night of original programming-oriented music and humor to benefit Techtonica.

Who in my generation can forget growing up with Saturday mornings filled with the riveting drama of Hong Kong Phooey?

At Deep Dish Swift, I tried something a little different—I controlled my entire slide deck using just my voice.

No clicker. Just speaking naturally.

I wrote up how it worked, including the setup with my app Action Phrase, an iPhone, ESP32, and Keynote running on an iPad mini:

https://tow.com/2026/05/02/how-i-controlled-my-slides-with-my-voice-live-at-deep-dish-swift/

How I Controlled My Slides With My Voice (Live at Deep Dish Swift)

I controlled my entire slide deck live on stage—using only my voice. At Deep Dish Swift 2026, I used Action Phrase to let my presentation flow naturally, without a clicker or cues. Here’s how it wo…

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RE: https://mastodon.social/@jamesdempsey/116489207333103387

LET'S GO HAVE SOME FUN AGAIN AT #WWDC26!

I'll be back on the banjo, so come see us for an amazing time!

Save The Date!

Help us celebrate 25 years (!!!) of the nerdy musical fun of James Dempsey and the Breakpoints at LIVE near WWDC 2026!

This year the show is on *Thursday* June 11. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts about 8.

Full details coming soon!

Join our low-volume mailing list to be first to get the details:
https://eepurl.com/wfs3X

Save the date, spread the word, and I hope to see you there!!

James Dempsey and the Breakpoints

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Join us for #iOSDevHappyHour IRL event during #WWDC26 !!

No Apple ticket required! Hang with us and get to see your friends and make new ones during WWDC

https://mastodon.iosdevhappyhour.com/@iosdevhappyhour/116488468294957030

Introducing Action Phrase, voice control for live production.

Built for streamers, YouTubers, event producers, churches, teachers, and presenters.

Say things like:

• “Cut to camera 2”
• “Show lower thirds”
• “Bring in music”

and trigger actions across OBS, vMix, Companion, ProPresenter, MIDI, OSC, and more.

Action Phrase features:

• natural phrases (with variables)
• script-aware triggers
• speaker-based automation

🎥 https://youtu.be/ykcvdTHHmrk
👉 https://actionphrase.com

Introducing Action Phrase: Voice Control for Live Production

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