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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet
Bryan has been reading the Slow Horses book series, and Jeff wants to know if he should start reading them. That takes sends them into a discussion about adapting books and video games into TV shows and movies with a side trip into The Last of Us. They also talk about how annoyed Bryan is with reports saying Apple is falling behind in the AI and car markets because the company doesn’t talk about unannounced products and projects.
Sources referenced in this episode:* Slow Horses book series * Slow Horses on Apple TV+ * The Last of Us on HBO * The Last of US video game from Naughty Dog * Apple CarPlay * Apple Knowledge Navigator * Inkwell * OpenAI ChatGPT * Google Bard
Jeff’s ChatGPT generated bio:
- Jeff Gamet is a technology journalist and editor who has written about Apple and other technology companies for over 20 years. He is currently the Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, a website that covers news, analysis, and opinion on all things Apple. Prior to working at The Mac Observer, Gamet was the Mac Vice President and Editorial Director for The Mac Observer and a Contributing Editor for Macworld. Gamet is well-known for his expertise on Apple and its products, and has a reputation for providing in-depth and accurate reporting on the company and the technology industry.
What’s correct in the bio:
- Jeff has written about technology for over 20 years.
- Jeff was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, but isn’t now.
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Bryan and Jeff talk about Jeff’s experience setting up his new M2 Pro MacBook Pro. They look at what went smoothly, where he had problems, and the untimely demise of his Wacom graphics tablet. They also use friend of the show John Kheit’s hunt for a new color laser printer as an excuse to talk about inkjet versus laser, dots per inch, and more.
Sources referenced in this episode:* M2 Pro and Max MacBook Pro * Black History Month * Stout Month * The Big Show on British Tech Network * The Mac Show on British Tech Network
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Bryan and Jeff talk about how Bryan could use Apple’s Freeform app, plus they look at the new M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, and how the M2 Mac mini fits in Apple’s lineup. Listeners say which Mac Jeff should buy, and share some show feedback, too.
Sources referenced in this episode:* Freeform * M2 Pro and M2 Max processors * M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini * New M2 M2 Pro and Max MacBook Pro * Slow Horses * Jack Ryan * Only Murders in the Building
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Bryan and Jeff have a little rant about how horribly Twitter is treating third-party app developers. They also have some thoughts on the just announced second generation HomePod, plus Bryan tries to help Jeff choose between the new M2 MacBook Pro and an M2 MacBook Air.
Sources referenced in this episode:* Twitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients * Second Generation HomePod * New M2 MacBook Pro * Ivory * Ice Cubes * Toot! * Mactracker
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Bryan and Jeff talk about Twitter’s third-party app API not working, Chat GPT and AI-generated content, and why Bryan needs to switch his cellular phone service to Mint Mobile. They also follow up on a listener comment about weather data services for Carrot’s weather app.
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Sources referenced in this episode: Carrot Weather * Twitter’s third-party API dies * Chat GPT * Fairytale Dreams by KEZIAI * Fairytale Dreams recorded Spaces * Mint Mobile * If you’re switching to Mint Mobile, ask Jeff for a referral on social media.* You get 3 months free, and Jeff gets $100 credit for his account.
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Bryan and Jeff share their thoughts on the first episode of Netflix’s Treason starring Charlie Cox, plus Jeff goes on a quest for the best Dark Sky weather app replacement.
Sources referenced in this episode:* Treason * Charlie Cox on IMDB * Slow Horses * Carrot Weather * Wunderground * Weather Underground * MyRadar
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Bryan and Jeff both enjoyed Spirited on Apple TV+, and the extra movies Apple is including for free with some of its original content. They’re also fans of Netflix’s Wednesday, and Apple’s Mythic Quest and Slow Horses. Turns out they both like see so much high quality content available for streaming.
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Sources referenced in this episode:* Spirited * Wednesday on IMDB * Wednesday on Netflix * Slow Horses * Mythic Quest * Bryan’s monkeys taking over the world reference
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Bryan and Jeff are spending far too much time trying out different social media platforms. This time they debate whether or not Post has a shot at success. They also have some books they’re pretty excited about, and Jeff realized there actually is another fantasy property outside of Lord of the Rings that he enjoys.
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Sources referenced in this episode:* Willow * Willow Disney+ series * The Variants * Dresden Files * John Dies at the End * Post
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Bryan and Jeff try to process Twitter’s crazy fall, and whether or not any true Twitter replacements are available. They also look at what goes wrong when social networks aren’t managed, and the problems with different funding models. SPONSOR: Zocdoc – Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your […]
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Bryan and Jeff are back in the saddle talking about Twitter under Elon Musk’s control. They also take a look at how Digital ID in Apple’s Wallet app is working for Jeff, share a listener tip, and solicit some music related listener help for Bryan. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for […]
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Bryan has been traveling, so he asks Jeff to fill him in on Apple’s new iPad and iPad Pro announcements and why the Apple Pencil hover feature is so cool. They also nerd out on their shared love of the Star Wars Andor series and rant about IMDb. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first […]
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Jeff turned Bryan into a fan of Marvel’s Daredevil TV series, so they have plenty to talk about this week. They also revisit She-Hulk episode 6, Just Jen, and dive into the first three episodes of Star Wars Andor. Yep, it’s a sci-fi kind of week. SPONSOR: Zocdoc – Zocdoc is a FREE app that […]
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Bryan and Jeff talk about their experiences with Apple’s new iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 8, iPhone cases, and Apple sponsoring the Super Bowl halftime show. Jeff also schools Bryan on Marvel’s Daredevil TV series, and they both have some thoughts on the new Star Wars Andor series, and the latest She-Hulk […]
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Bryan and Jeff try to talk about the iPhone 14 Pro, AppleWatch Series 8, new AirPods Pro, and iOS 16, but they take a detour to fantasy series and movies. To be fair to these two squirrels, they do get back to the Apple discussion, and even share an app that tells you when the […]
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Bryan and Jeff take a listener request and share their iPhone camera tips and tricks. They also take a detour to talk about the new Body Comp scale from Withings, plus Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk. Sources referenced in this episode: Ms. Marvel She-Hulk Attorney at Law Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead Withings Body Comp scale […]
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Bryan and Jeff start off with iPhone and iPad-related security warnings, and then hop into what to watch out for with NFT-related scams. They also look at the state of streaming service pricing, what they’re willing to pay for, and what annoys Bryan in The Orville season 3. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first […]
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Bryan and Jeff take a look at the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1 finale, and throw back to the classic Star Trek episode, “The Balance of Terror.” They also dive in to other Trek shows like DS9, Enterprise, and the original animated series. Since they can’t stay on topic, you get detours into […]
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Bryan and Jeff dive super deep into the world of NFTs, why it’s still a wild west world, and what happened with Seth Green’s stolen NFT saga. They also talk about Bored Apes Yacht Club, AIPES, Huxley, Crypto.Chicks, NFT scams, NFT licensing and ownership, and more. Did we mention this is a super deep dive? […]
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Bryan finally set up his second Apple Studio Display! That means it’s time for a new discussion about working with a dual-display set up. Plus, Jeff tries to trigger Bryan with some thoughts on whether or not the iPhone will ditch the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. Sources referenced in this episode: Apple Studio […]
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Bryan and Jeff talk about the alternate timeline Apple technology showing up in “For All Mankind” season 3. Bryan has been using the new Apple Studio display for a couple months, so they look at what he’s liking and what disappoints him, and also explain nano-texture glass. SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide sends employees important, timely, […]
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Bryan and Jeff have ideas on what’s in store for Apple’s upcoming CarPlay features, the state of autonomous cars, ride sharing, public transportation, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Spoiler: Obi-Wan doesn’t have anything to do with CarPlay. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for free! Sources referenced in this episode: CarPlay in iOS 16 […]
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Bryan and Jeff talk about the evolution of the iPad and iPadOS 16, Microsoft’s Surface fumbles, the ToasterFridge, and Bryan’s complete lack of memory of the original iPad keyboard. SPONSOR: Zocdoc – Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go […]
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Bryan and Jeff do their best to analyze Apple’s WWDC 2022 keynote presentation. They do manage to talk about the event’s production quality, Passkey support, and the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro before realizing they ran out of time. SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide sends employees important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for their Linux, Mac, and […]
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Bryan and Jeff share their thoughts on the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, and the racist comments some show watchers have directed at Moses Ingram. Bryan also humor’s Jeff’s frustrated rant on web browsers. Sources referenced in this episode: Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ Star Wars The Clone Wars Workona Firefox Anson Mount […]
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Bryan and Jeff talk about the crazy problems with Jeff’s Apple IDs and how he finally resolved them. They also walk through his fix for ongoing HomePod and Siri issues, and toss in an iPhone spam phone call tip. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for free! Sources referenced in this episode: […]
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Bryan and Jeff watched the Star Trek Picard season 2 finale and Star Trek Strange New Worlds first episode and have a lot of thoughts about both. The talk about what they liked, what they didn’t, and drop in lots of Trek trivia, too. Warning: This is a spoiler-filled episode. SPONSOR: Zocdoc – Zocdoc is […]
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AgileBits just released 1Password 8 for the Mac, so Bryan and Jeff installed it right away so they could share their first impressions. They take a look at 1Password’s new interface, Universal Access, the revamped Watchman feature, and Jeff’s upgrade problems. They also share their thoughts on the decision to develop the new Mac version […]
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Bryan and Jeff have plenty to say about the news that Twitter accepted a deal for Elon Musk to buy the social media network for about $44 billion. SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Sources […]
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Jeff picked up an Amazon Kindle, which means Bryan and him have the perfect opportunity for a Kindle versus iPad mini reading experience comparison. They take a look at the displays, reader apps, battery life, the overall reading experience, and more. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for free! SPONSOR: Zocdoc – […]
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Bryan just got Apple’s new Studio Display, and Jeff has plenty of questions. They also talk about monitor arms and VESA mounts, webcams, and Wordle because why stay on topic? SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your […]
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Bryan and Jeff have pretty high expectations for the future of technology, and aren’t afraid to share. This week they dive into what they want to see, ranging from immersive reality to companion robots, and debate what might become reality while exploring what could go wrong. SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide sends employees important, timely, and […]
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Bryan and Jeff both have experience as published authors, so this week they’re sharing their experiences with writing process, editing, and getting published. They also talk about the writing tools they use, how to improve your fiction and non-fiction skills, and where to find support for honing your craft. SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM […]
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Bryan and Jeff both have experience as published authors, so this week they’re sharing their experiences with writing process, editing, and getting published. They also talk about the writing tools they use, how to improve your fiction and non-fiction skills, and where to find support for honing your craft.
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Bryan and Jeff both have experience as published authors, so this week they're sharing their experiences with writing process, editing, and getting published. They also talk about the writing tools they use, how to improve your fiction and non-fiction skills, and where to find support for honing your craft. Sources referenced in this episode: * Scrivener * OmniOutliner * BBEdit * Ulysses * Amazon direct publishing * Absolute Write writer forums * Smithsonian Magazine
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Bryan and Jeff dive in to data protection, cloud storage issues, strong passwords, password managers, and more this week in their computer security-palooza discussion. Jeff also shares his dismay over Bryan not knowing about Correct Horse Battery Staple. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for free! SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM […]
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Bryan and Jeff dive in to data protection, cloud storage issues, strong passwords, password managers, and more this week in their computer security-palooza discussion. Jeff also shares his dismay over Bryan not knowing about Correct Horse Battery Staple.
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Bryan and Jeff dive in to data protection, cloud storage issues, strong passwords, password managers, and more this week in their computer security-palooza discussion. Jeff also shares his dismay over Bryan not knowing about Correct Horse Battery Staple. Sources referenced in this episode: * XKCD internet infrastructure dependency * XKCD password strength * iMazing * 1Password * 1Password account recovery * iCloud * Bob LeVitus * SuperDuper! * Carbon Copy Cloner * Google Authenticator for iPhone and iPad * Authy * Malwarebytes * Dead Like Me
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Bryan and Jeff decide to make their pre-show banter the entire episode this week, and still manage to talk for nearly an hour. As Bryan has pointed out, we’re in the golden age of television so the team shares what shows they’re watching right now. SPONSOR: Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with […]
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Bryan and Jeff decide to make their pre-show banter the entire episode this week, and still manage to talk for nearly an hour. As Bryan has pointed out, we’re in the golden age of television so the team shares what shows they’re watching right now.
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Bryan and Jeff decide to make their pre-show banter the entire episode this week, and still manage to talk for nearly an hour. As Bryan has pointed out, we're in the golden age of television so the team shares what shows they're watching right now. Sources referenced in this episode: * Severance Apple TV+ * See Apple TV+ * Beforeigners HBOmax * Katia Netflix * The Witcher Netflix * The Expanse Amazon Prime * Disenchantment Netflix * Weird Wonders of the World Vudu * The Rookie ABC * Gold Rush Discovery * Expedition Unknown Discovery * Firefly Hulu * Star Trek Picard Paramount+ * Star Trek: Discovery Paramount+ * Ratched Netflix * Justified Hulu * Invincible Amazon Prime
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Bryan and Jeff look at Apple’s just-announced iPhone SE 3, M1 iPad Air, the Mac Studio, and 27-inch Studio Display. Bryan also amazes us with how much money he spent on Apple gear this week. SPONSOR: Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your […]
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Bryan and Jeff look at Apple’s just-announced iPhone SE 3, M1 iPad Air, the Mac Studio, and 27-inch Studio Display. Bryan also amazes us with how much money he spent on Apple gear this week.
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Bryan and Jeff share their thoughts on Apple's "Peek Performance" media event, including the iPhone SE 3, the new Boba Fett phone color, M1 iPad Air, and the Mac Studio and Studio Display. Bryan also tries to justify all the money he just spent, and Jeff tries to stay awake. Sources referenced in this episode: * Green iPhone 13 * Green iPhone 13 Pro * A15 iPhone SE * M1 iPad Air * 27-inch Studio Display * LG UltraFine 5K Display * Mac Studio
- Boba Fett
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This week on The Context Machine, Bryan and Jeff discuss the evolution of computer and tablet pointing devices, changing up story lines for movies, The Lord of the Rings, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and Han shooting first.
Bryan and Jeff take a look at the evolving world of mice and other computer and tablet input devices, share what gear they use to interact with their Macs, and look into The Context Machine's crystal ball to predict where this technology is headed. They also have plenty to say about story telling in movies, Dune, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Han shooting first. Sources referenced in this episode: * Logitech MX MASTER 3 * Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball * Elgato Stream Deck * Apple Magic Trackpad * Wacom Intuos Pro pen tablet * Wacom Cintiq pen displays * iPad Pro * Apple Pencil * Twelve South HoverBar Duo * Douglas Engelbart * Computer mouse
- Dune (2021)
- Dune (1984) - The shirtless Sting version
- The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring
- The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies
- Minority Report
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Star Wars
- Han shot first
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This week on The Context Machine, Bryan and Jeff discuss the evolution of computer and tablet pointing devices, changing up story lines for movies, The Lord of the Rings, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and Han shooting first. Bryan and Jeff take a look at the evolving world of mice and other computer and […]
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive into their TV viewing lives as cord cutters on this week’s episode of The Context Machine.
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Bryan and Jeff are both cord cutters, using internet streaming instead to watch TV shows and movies. This week they share their experiences as cord cutters and which streaming services they use, plus they talk about what they gave up along when they cancelled their traditional cable TV packages. They also dive into the equipment they use, and share a couple shows worth checking out. Sources referenced in this episode: * Philo * Netflix * Apple TV+ * Hulu * Amazon Prime Video * Discovery+ * Paramount+ * HBOMax * Disney+ * Showtime
- Severance
- Peacemaker
- 1883
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Another Life
- Star Trek
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Star Wars
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AppleTV
- Polk Command Bar soundbar
- HomePod
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet get the band back together and take the show down a new path as The Context Machine, and Jeff gets all excited about mechanical keyboards.
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Bryan and Jeff are teaming up to co-host The Context Machine, formerly known as Apple Context Machine. They talk about the new path for the show, and then Jeff dives into the amazing world of mechanical keyboards. Sources referenced in this episode: * Keychron C2 Wired Mechanical Keyboard * Matias Wireless Aluminum Keyboard * Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard * Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad * CHERRY MX keyboard switches * Azio Retro Keyboard
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet reflect on recent changes, and they try to put 15 years of iPhone into context. Hard to believe!
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about CES and the future of in-person events. They also take a look at brain implants, which, believe it or not, are here. And, they talk about efforts to make social media companies accountable and say: be careful what you wish for.
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the practical realities of listening to music int he age of streaming music services. They also talk about how they use their iPads, and the ways in which that has changed. They cap the show with a practical use case look at NFT graphic novels, which Bryan says is one way of bringing collectibility back to the comic book world.
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet geek out over ArtSabers and UltraSabers, two companies making light sabers! They also talk about Universal Control and how they would use it when Apple gets around to releasing it. And they look at the ever-changing world of app privacy.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2 Developer Beta One Without Universal Control * ArtSabers * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's Instagram * Bryan's blog: GeekTells * Jeff Gamet's Twitter * Jeff Gamet's Instagram * Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig into Matter, the smarthome platform that should make it easier for devices to work all the major smarthome platforms. They also talk about cryptocurrencies in a down market, and how and why Bryan is interested only in long-term prospects and possibilities.
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about Adele’s desire that we not shuffle her albums. They also look at Apple’s public stand against state-sponsored spyware.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Sues NSO Group Over Endangering iOS Users With Spyware * Apple Music Keeps Album Shuffle Option as Adele Prompts Spotify Change * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's Instagram * Bryan's blog: GeekTells * Jeff Gamet's Twitter * Jeff Gamet's Instagram * Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet look at Apple’s new self repair program, including the regulatory environment that probably sparked it into being. They also discuss how even though they are smarthome enthusiasts, there are a lot of pain points getting in the way of the smarthome future they want.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Makes Device Repair Easier With Self Service Repair Program * Apple’s Home Services Head Leaves, Destination Unknown * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's Instagram * Bryan's blog: GeekTells * Jeff Gamet's Twitter * Jeff Gamet's Instagram * Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss Bryan’s thought that Apple isn’t wrong to avoid cryptocurrency, at least not for now. But, there are lots of things coming in the crypto world that will change that. They also talk about Apple’s new Small Business Essentials service that helps companies manage their employees’ devices.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Tim Cook Dismisses Idea Apple Will Accept Payment in Cryptocurrency + New Apple Business Essentials Brings Device Management for Small Businesses + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts get geeky with a deep dive into Arduino and a look at how to get started with all this smarthome stuff, especially Apple’s HomeKit.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Sparkfun (Arduino Kits and More) + Arduino + Apple HomeKit + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Butt's Twitter
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet take a look at all the announcements Adobe unveiled this week, as well as some of Apple’s mew stuff, including macOS Monterey, new MacBook Pros, and the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Adobe Ramps Up AI-based Editing, Intros Web-based Photoshop for Creative Cloud - BlackBrook + macOS Monterey is Now Available [Updated] + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, and Jim Dalrymple look back at the ten years since Steve Jobs passed, and dig into the Apple today that lives on without him.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Death Knell Counter + Tributes to Steve Jobs, a Decade After His Death + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + The Loop + Jim Dalrymple's Twitter + Dave Hamilton's Twitter + Mac Geek Gab
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet take a deep dive into Apple’s new product announcements, including iPhone 13 Pro and its camera, Apple Watch 7, and the new iPad mini.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Barlow Full Leather Snap On Back Cover Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 13 Pro (Distressed Coffee) - BlackBrook + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive back into smarthome tech, with a focus on using smart light switches instead of smart light bulbs. This includes Jeff’s recommendation for a smart light switch. They also discuss digital IDs and the perils and promise they offer.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Lutron Caseta Smart Home Dimmer Switch and Pico Remote Kit - Amazon + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss some of the products they hope Apple announces this fall. They also take a look at some of the next-gen cryptocurrencies trying to solve real-world problems, like Fetch.ai and its blockchain-based software agents. You can practically hear Bryan drooling!
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Mini-LED Displays Coming to MacBook Air But Not iPad Mini + Fetch.ai + Coinbase - Bryan's affiliate link + BlockFi - Bryan's affiliate link + SoFi + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts talk about the current state of Mac gaming, with Jeff focusing on improved Mac support at Steam. They also dive deeper into crypto credit cards where you can either spend your crypto and/or earn cryptocurrency rewards like Bitcoin on your purchases. And, Jeff has been deep into iOS 15 betas, and he talks about some of his favorite new features.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Steam Community + iOS 15 Coverage + Coinbase - Bryan's affiliate link + BlockFi - Bryan's affiliate link + SoFi + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin, Jeff Gamet, and John Kheit pick up part three of their series on Apple’s best features and products with a look back at the products Apple killed, including the best products that were inexplicably canceled.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Griffin iMate - Amazon + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin, Jeff Gamet, and John Kheit get back to their retrospective look at Apple’s operating systems by singling out the most important features in Mac OS, OS X, and macOS through the lens of hindsight.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin, Jeff Gamet, and John Kheit take a retrospective look at what—in hindsight—have turned out to be the most important features in iPhone OS/iOS.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about iPhone 12 Night Mode and low-light photography, Loki and the movie-fication of TV, and Jeff’s Shortcuts tips.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Loki on Disney+ + Apple Shortcuts + iPhone 12 Night Mode + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's Instagram + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's Instagram + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to discuss Apple’s WWDC keynote and software announcements, their favorite new features, and where they think Apple may be taking their products.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + TMO's WWDC 2021 Coverage + WWDC 2021: The Next Version of macOS is Called... Monterey + Key macOS Monterey Features Only Work M1 Macs + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's Twitter + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton dive into the differences between Proof of Stake (PoS) and Proof of Work (PoW) cryptocurrencies, and what that means in terms of energy consumption.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Dave Hamilton's Twitter + Mac Geek Gab
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to speculate about the future of smarthomes and artificial intelligence, looking towards a future when these technologies work smoothly and have a real impact on how we live.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells + Jeff Gamet's YouTube Channel
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig deep into smart home tech and home automation, starting with an iCloud account issue Jeff had with a new HomePod mini. They also discuss NFC tags, a home automation friction point Bryan has experienced, and other aspects of smart homes.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + NFC Tools by wakdev + Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - Amazon + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit dive into the memory bit-flip error that is apparently becoming common. They also catch up on their favorite show, The Curse of Oak Island, and they discuss Justin Long’s change of marketing heart.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Computer Device Makers Ignore Bit-Flip Errors and Data Corruption + The Curse of Oak Island + Justin Long is Now ‘PC Guy’ in New Intel Ads Mocking Macs + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Mac OS Ken (Ken Ray) discuss the really weird world of Apple leaks and rumors, including how to navigate them and how they try to cover them as journalists. They also talk about how to measure Apple’s success, or more specifically, how a lot of folks outside the Apple world seem to measure Apple’s success.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Mac OS Ken + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus have both spent time with the HomePod mini, and they offer their thoughts on what it sounds like, where it’s useful, and who should consider it. They also talk about the value of Apple’s Arcade, especially now that it’s part of Apple One. They also talk about the power of Apple’s new M1 Macs, and discuss if people should buy Intel Macs at all any more.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Dr. Mac’s HomePod mini Experience + Apple Arcade + I've Seen the Future of Macintosh + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about what happens when everything doesn’t just work on Apple TV, including whether or not it’s an Apple problem when there’s friction from a third party app. Jeff also gives us a great primer on Apple’s ProRAW file format for photography on iPhone 12 models.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple TV + iPhone 12 Sensor Shift, ProRAW, and Other Impressive Camera Features + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts dig into the world of cryptocurrency, including some of the different cryptos, how Jeff got into it, the different kinds of “mining,” and where they think it’s headed now. They also talk about the CES tradeshow and the pandemic.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Coinbase - Bryan's Referral Link + Coinbase - Jeff's Referral Link + Coinbase - Earn 'Band' Cryptocurrency - (Bryan) + Coinbase - Earn 'Band' Cryptocurrency (Jeff) + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about Apple’s new AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones. They also discuss a proposed law from Ireland that would require 30% of all streaming content to be made in Europe, something that could radically affect Apple TV+. And, Jeff Gamet explains how he broke his iPhone’s camera lens cover and how he replaced it.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Releases New ‘AirPods Max’ Over-Ear Headphones + Apple TV+ Could be Shut Down Across Europe + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Jeff Gamet is back with Bryan Chaffin to talk about his hands-on experience with Apple’s new HomePod mini. How it sounds, how it compares with HomePod, and how it compares with Amazon’s Alexa Echo and Echo Dot. They also run over their hands-on time with macOS Big Sur.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Reveals New HomePod Mini + Are You Ready for macOS 11 Big Sur? + macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Now Available + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to dive deep into Apple’s new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, with special attention on the Apple M1 processor that powers them. They also talk about macOS Big Sur.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + M1 Mac Decision: To Buy or Not to Buy? + Apple Silicon Now Has a Name: M1. And It’s Impressive + macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Now Available + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to pore over Apple’s new HomePod mini, the iPhone 12 product line, and the importance of 5G.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Reveals New HomePod Mini + Apple Announces iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry dig into everything they love about Apple One, Apple’s new bundled services plan. They also have Apple Watch fighting Apple Watch for Charlotte’s affections, and they even have a winner!
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Launches the Affordable Apple Watch SE + Fitness+ - Apple Rides Right into Peloton + Apple One - Competitively Priced Services Bundle Unveiled + Apple Watch 6 Announced with Pulse Oximeter [UPDATE] + Apple Announces watchOS 7: Family Setup, Apple Fitness+, New Faces, Sleep Tracking + The Apple Watch Series 3 Competes With Fitbit Sense + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit take a look back at the Mac Web 20 years ago and discuss what’s different about today, including how coverage of Apple is different today. They also chew over expectations for Apple’s media event on September 15th.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Executive Pleads Guilty to Leaking Apple Secrets - The New York Times + Apple Reveals iPhone Event on September 15 + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to talk about Apple Silicon and the Mac moving to Apple-designed ARM processors. They also talk about Target Mode’s demise and something John Kheit predicted years ago: iOS apps coming to the Mac.
Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Silicon Goes Beyond ARM + iPad/iPhone Apps Should Run as 'Desk Touch Apps' in OS X + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to discuss macOS and Mac hardware on ARM processors, along with their ideas about how much we might see at WWDC. They also discuss their hopes for HomePod and how it might improve.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus to discuss some of his Dads & Grads gift recommendations. They also discuss mind mapping software and how Bob found his connection for using it. And, they go over some of Bob’s tips for working from home.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Gifts for Geeks, Dads, and Grads (Part I) + Activ5 by ActivBody + Stealth Core Trainer + Liberty Air 2 Earphones by Anker + StormBox Micro Speaker + MindManager by MindJet + BiggerPlate Mind Mapping Templates + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr talk about surveillance capitalism and the former Apple employee and Siri grading whistleblower who recently went public. They also discuss the growing battle for podcast exclusivity between the tech giants and Spotify.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Siri Grading Whistleblower Goes Public With Apple Dissatisfaction + The Joe Rogan Experience to Air Exclusively on Spotify + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry discuss what seems like a blistering pace of new Apple products, even in the midst of a pandemic. Charlotte explains why she is so excited about the digital version of Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) coming in June, and they both look at the product they wish Apple would make.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to look at a couple of contradictory things about Apple. The first is that there is no doubt that Apple under Tim Cook is more responsive to customers than it was under Steve Jobs. And yet, Apple still has some “let them eat cake” Marie Antoinette aspects about it, too.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + New Mac Pro and Pro XDR Display now Available + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
John Martellaro joins Bryan Chaffin to discuss Apple’s recent roll when it comes to launching new products. They also talk about Apple TV+ and the other streaming video services, which are seeing a bit of a book thanks for shelter-in-place orders—including what it means for the future.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Netflix Subscriptions Soar During Coronavirus Lockdown, Underlining its Dominance in The Streaming Wars + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to talk about Apple’s new iPad Pros, MacBook Airs, and Mac mini, plus the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. They also discuss the potential for the ARM processor in Macs, and all the cursed goodness of the latest episode of Oak Island.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Announces New iPad Pro With LiDAR and Magic Keyboard + Mac Mini Updated With More Storage and Faster Speeds + Your Next Computer Might be an iPad Pro + OS, iPadOS 13.4 Arrives on March 24 With Trackpad Support + Refreshed MacBook Air 2020 Drops in Price to $999 + The Curse of Oak Island - History + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit discuss the difference between artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, including the state of both today. They also talk about their new Macs— John got a new 28-core Mac Pro, while Bryan has a new iMac—and whether or not they like their new purchases. The cap the show by catching up on The Curse of Oak Island TV show on History.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + How to extract and refine gold from old computer parts - YouTube Video on Reclaiming Gold from Computers + The Curse of Oak Island - History + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
John Kheit joins Bryan Chaffin to discuss social media, mob rule, and the 1st Amendment. Yikes! They also talk about their hands-on experience with AirPods Pro and look at Apple’s content pricing and whether or not the company is likely to offer more bundles for its content (spoiler: no!).
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Tim Cook Implies Free Year of Apple TV+ Promo Is Temporary + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Charlotte Henry joins Bryan Chaffin to talk about Apple TV+, Apple Originals, Apple’s role in the industry, the evolution of original streaming content, and a whole lot more—all in preparation for the November 1st launch of Apple TV+.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + With Apple TV+ About to Launch, Apple Looks Ready For Its Media Moment + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet reunite to discuss Apple’s new product announcements, including iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple’s trade-in program, midnight green, glass…it’s Bryan and Jeff, so of course they spin out of control on various and sundry side rails. Buckle up!
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + Apple Watch Series 5: Always-On Display, Built-in Compass, More Finishes, Available for Preorder Now + Apple iPhone 11 Pro: 3 Cameras, More Battery, Super Retina Display + Apple iPhone 11: Improved Camera, Lower Price + Here are the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Camera Features + Apple iPhone 11 Pro: 3 Cameras, More Battery, Super Retina Display + BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Titanium Pen - Machined Raw + CW&T Pen Type-B - Brass + Kanex GoPower Watch - Amazon + Kanex GoPower Watch Plus - Amazon + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to talk about the Business Roundtable’s (and Apple’s) proposal to redefine corporate responsibility. They also discuss publisher/platform immunity and the ways in which Big Tech may lose that immunity.
Sources referenced in this episode: * + 180 CEOs With Tim Cook Want to Redefine a Corporation’s Purpose + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Apple has posted plenty of “Shot on iPhone”: videos, but four new ASMR videos mark the first time where the content is more about the experience than it is about the device that made it. Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Charlotte Henry to discuss it. They also talk about Samsun’s lame decision to pull an old ad from its YouTube channel that mocked an Apple move that Samsung is following today. So lame. They also look at Apple’s gargantuan effort to buy $24 billion of its own stock in just the June quarter.
Sources referenced in this episode: * + 4 New ASMR Videos From Apple + Samsung Deletes Apple-Mocking Ads + Understanding Apple's Record Stock Repurchase + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Andrew Orr to discuss Apple’s new iOS 13 and iPadOS, both of which are in developer and public beta. They talk about some of the features they really like—and some features they don’t like at all.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * + iPadOS, iOS 13 Developer Beta 4 Now Available + iOS 13: How to Set Apple Books Reading Goals + WWDC19: Apple Introduces iPadOS + Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook + Bryan's Twitter + Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit discuss Apple without Sir Jony Ive, why he might have left, and and how it might have gone down. They also discuss the growing role of Apple Services, and the current state of the Mac lineup.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Stops Selling 12-Inch MacBook * Apple Updates MacBook Air, MacBook Pro for 2019 Back to School * Sir Jony Ive Will Leave Apple to Start Design Company LoveFrom * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Apple has been skating to the privacy puck for years, and Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro argue it’s about time Apple got some credit for it. They also talk about John’s thesis that Disney Plus pricing threw a spanner into Apple’s plans for Apple TV Plus.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Disney+ Has Put Apple TV+ in a Bind * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr dig deep into the possibilities—for good and ill (mostly ill)—of Facebook’s new Libra cryptocurrency. They cover how it work, why Facebook went the cryptocurrency route, and what Facebook has to gain from the project. Spoiler, the answer is everything!
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Libra, Facebook's Cryptocurrency, Coming 2020 * Launching a Global Currency Is a Bold, Bad Move for Facebook - The New York Times * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit dig into Apple’s new Mac Pro, covering the good, the bad, and the ugly. They talk specs, costs, some of the things that came out since the keynote, and weigh the very important question of whether they want one. Spoiler, yes, but John’s actually likely to pull the trigger. Bryan also makes sure to give John plenty of room to take his victory laps for the many things he got right leading up to this long-awaited announcement.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * WWDC 2019: It’s Here! The New Mac Pro Has Arrived * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Apple Card is coming soon, and Bryan Chaffin and guest-cohost Jeff Gamet compare it to the Amazon Prime card and other credit cards. They also dive into the heady topic of what exactly Apple is in the process of coming. Spoiler, Jeff guesses wrong when he says “a services company.”
Sources referenced in this episode: * Everything You Need to Know about Apple Card – Apple’s New Credit Card * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and guest John Kheit start this week’s show off with an immediate siderail about The Curse of Oak Island and Cooper’s Treasure, because that’s what they do. The real topics, however, include what Apple’s MacBook Pro announcement might mean for Mac hardware at WWDC. They also look at the brewing fight between UIKit and AppKit, and what’s coming in the world of Wi-Fi.
Sources referenced in this episode: * The Curse of Oak Island - History Channel * Cooper's Treasure - Discovery * Apple Releases the First 8-Core MacBook Pro * Marzipanify * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Will Marzipan be locked to the Mac App Store, and what effect will it have on the Mac experience? Bryan Chaffin is joined by Andrew Orr to discuss this, as well as the idea that iMessage is slowly backing its way to being Apple’s first successful social media play. They cap the show with a look at recent WWDC spoilers.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Will Marzipan Apps Be Locked to the Mac App Store? * Bloomberg WWDC Leak Highlights: Updated Maps, Health, Apple Watch Audio Books, Reminders, More * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest cohost Ken Ray for a spirited look into Apple’s earnings report. The two also weigh the real meaning behind Apple’s outward emphasis on services and what that means for Apple hardware. They cap the show with a rant about AT&T’s fake 5G. Spoiler: AT&T’s claims of a “5G” network are fake.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Posts Revenues of $58 Billion for March Quarter, Down 5% - Emphasizes Record Services Revenues and Raises Dividend [Update] * Wall Street Likes Apple Guidance and iPhone Trade-In Program Results, Sends $AAPL Higher After Hours * Fake AT&T 5G E Could Be Slower Than 4G * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest cohost Kelly Guimont to discuss App Camp for Girls, women in tech in both the past and present, and more. They also look at Samsung’s folding problems, and what it means to be writing about Apple today.
Sources referenced in this episode: * App Camp For Girls <--Donate here!! * Galaxy Fold is Breaking for Some Users * Samsung Recalling Galaxy Fold Sample Units * Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold Media Events * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Queen Oprah and the UK’s Prince Harry are doing a docu-series on mental health for Apple TV+, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by Charlotte Henry to talk about what that says about Apple’s video efforts. Charlotte also brings some across-the-pond context about Prince Harry and the royal family and how this news was greeted in England. They also talk about JJ Abrams saying that working on Apple TV+ was like the Wild West. They cap the show by discussing Ming-Chi Kuo’s most recent Mac predictions.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Ming-Chi Kuo: New MacBook Pros Coming in 2021 * J. J. Abrams: Working With Apple is ‘The Wild West’ * Prince Harry, Oprah to Make Mental Health Docu-Series for Apple TV+ * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Some Mac Pro fan mockups have been circulating, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to discuss their pros and cons. And surprise, John Kheit is full of mostly cons, so they also discuss what they think the Mac Pro needs to be awesome. They also discuss the state of the chip industry, Intel’s 56-core Cascade Lake, and Apple’s ARM ambitions for the Mac. They wrap up the show with a look at John’s obsessive research to find the best USB-C cable.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * A Cool Concept Video: Modular Mac Pro * Intel Announces Cascade Lake: Up to 56 Cores and Optane Persistent Memory DIMMs - Tom's Hardware * John's Jesus Cable (USB-C Cable from Apple): $39 - Apple Store * John's Jesus Cable (USB-C Cable from Apple): $39 - Amazon * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Apple says that it wants a tiny sliver of the ginormous medical industry, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-cohost John Martellaro to discuss what that might look like. They also discuss Apple TV hardware, what Apple’s new TV+ announcement might mean for its hardware business, and the state of Apple TV’s competition.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple TV+ Guide: All of the Original Video Content [Update] * Apple TV+ Announced in Star-Studded, Lengthy Media Event * Space Jump-Col. (Ret.) Joe Kittinger - YouTube * It’s Time for Rich Flat Earthers Like Shaq to Prove the Earth Isn’t a Globe - GeekTells * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Google Stadia looks likely to shake up the gaming world, but there’s more than one way to skin a gaming cat, and Apple is focused on AR. Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest cohost Andrew Orr to discuss how those different tracts might fare. They also talk about the good sides of corporate data surveillance, and yes, they will both forgive you if you are surprised either would entertain such a notion.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Everything You Need to Know About Google Stadia * Would You Give Apple More of Your Data? * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit don their futurist caps and look for the killer app in Augmented Reality. Spoiler: they have different ideas on what form it might take. They also explore the near-term future of practical robots, starting with today’s vacuumbots. They cap the show looking at the slow pace of progress when it comes to modern cabling. Let’s get that Cat 8 and 40 GB/s throughput!
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Sources referenced in this episode: * N8500-32C (32*100Gb) 100Gb Spine/Core Layer Trident 3 Switch, Bare-Metal Hardware - FS.com * 10G SFP+ DAC Cable – for Netgear AXC761 10GBASE-CU Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) SFP Twinax Cable, 1m - Amazon * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-cohost Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus to examine the ins and outs of Apple’s Mac pricing. It’s no simple issue, and they dig deep into what appears to be Apple’s strategy. They also talk about the realities of cord cutting today, with Bob’s own situation serving as the example scenario.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
This episode is all about robots! Apple robots, military robots, delivery repots, preacher robots, manufacturing robots, and self driving car robots! Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest host John Martellaro to deep into what’s happening with robots today and what they expect for robots in the future. Put your SciFi futurist cap on for this one. They also talk about foldable phones, or as they like to think of it, the netbook of 2019.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Genuine Courage: Apple Shouldn't Build a Foldable iPhone * The One Job Exempt From Robots? Not Really * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Where is Apple going with its content drive? Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Charlotte Henry to dive deep into original shows, services, publishing, news, and Apple’s other content ambitions. They also talk about the promise (and potential drawbacks) of Marzipan, and what Apple’s recent executive shuffling might portend.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Marzipan is going to be a big deal for the Mac * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Does Apple have the infrastructure it needs for a cohesive future? Once that seemed clear, but Bryan Chaffin and guest-host John Martellaro say it’s become harder to see, if so. They then pivot to how augmented reality will figure into Apple’s future plans and products. They cap the show by weighing Apple’s ability to pay attention to details as the company grows.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple's Previously Public Roadmap Has Become Opaque * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Dave Hamilton to take a very high-level look at Apple, comparing the company from its early days to the company of today, and looking ahead to what kind of company Apple might be tomorrow.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
It’s time to break down Apple’s earnings, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Jeff Gamet to do just that. They also discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs, and even some sideways aspects of Apple’s iPhone strategy. They cap the show with a look at Apple’s one weird trick of goosing Mac sales, which is to release new Macs.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Reports December Quarter Revenues: iPhones Down, Everything Else Up, After Hour Market Reacts Positively [UPDATE] * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Andrew Orr to talk about social media and photography. They also talk about where AR can go and what the killer app of this emerging technology could be. Still donning their futurist hats, they look at what iPhone might in 10, 20, and even 50 years.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Vsco * Sight: Contact Lenses with Augmented Reality - Futuristic Video- YouTube * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Bob LeVitus tells Bryan Chaffin all about the Cricut. This thing can cut 150 different substances, draw, write, and like I said, even sew. And you can control it from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. They also discuss Rocket Book, which is part reusable paper (you can erase it!) and part app-based service that will scan what you write and draw and convert text with OCR. They cap the show with a look at Setapp and why they think this multi-app service for the Mac is great.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Cricut * Rocket Book * Setapp * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro hear Apple CEO Tim Cook talk up services and they explain why it makes them nervous. They also talk about the future of 8K TVs and how they will inevitably take over the industry.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Tim Cook Promised New Services, said Qualcomm Promoted 'Fake News' * 8K TV is Coming. It's Okay to Salivate * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit chew on Apple’s rare guidance warning like the mangy junk yard dogs that they are. They also discuss innovation, scale, how a giant Apple should be structured, and what a Macintosh, Inc. spinoff might look like. It’s a rollicking episode, and you’re cordially invited to listen in!
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Warns of December Quarter Revenue Shortfall, Blames China, Stock Drops After Hours – Here’s What You Need to Know * Apple Guidance, Mojave Upgrades – TMO Daily Observations 2019-01-03 * Apple Needs to Expand Its Product Grid to Include an Edition Category * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to discuss what Mr. Kheit calls the pornification of software. They also look back at and grade Apple’s new product releases in 2018. It being these two, they are surprisingly upbeat, while still being cranky as can be.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Peter Cohen to discuss Apple’s cloud services, including the ones they do really well and the ones that suck. They also talk about password management and practices, and look at Apple’s leadership team 8 years after Steve Jobs’s passing.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Peter Cohen's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host John Martellaro to discuss how Apple might be looking at the medical industry, of which CEO Tim Cook has said he wants a piece. They also talk about the privacy bill making the rounds in Washington, and the future of artificial intelligence.
Sources referenced in this episode: * 15 Senators Introduce American Privacy Bill * Apple Wants to Give Veterans Their Medical Records * TMO Background Mode Interview With Mac Observer’s Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin * The Apple Watch is Now the Intelligent Guardian of the Galaxy * Background Mode Podcast with John Martellaro * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * John's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Chuck Joiner from MacVoices to discuss Facebook’s ongoing crisis of blunders and mistakes, and whether or not CEO Mark Zuckerberg should go. They also look at what seems to be Tumblr’s real-time death spiral, and debate whether or not Wall Street is punishing Apple for not reporting iPhone sales and whether or not that’s OK.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Internal Facebook Documents Reveal iOS Spyware * We're Witnessing the Death of Tumblr in Real Time * MacVoices - Chuck Joiner * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Chuck's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and guest-host Jim Dalrymple talk about how they use their iPads, and it turns out they’re pretty different use cases. They try to talk about where Apple TV might go but venture into a much deeper conversation about Apple’s original TV shows and videos. Spoiler: one of them is a pessimist. They close the show by examining the state of the Mac. Another spoiler: one of them is a pessimist!
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Sources referenced in this episode: * This List Proves Apple (Still) Hasn’t Accomplished Much in 2016 * Apple TV Guide: All of the Original Video Content * The Loop - Jim Dalrymple * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jim's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Bob LeVitus to discuss the iPad Pro, whether it can replace a Mac, and the importance of having a quality keyboard. They also talk about two ways Bob has been testing for using your iPad as a second Mac display, which is way cool.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Two Displays Are (Still) Better Than One * Brydge Over Troubled Keyboards * Working Smarter for Mac Users * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host John Kheit, who has a bee in his bonnet about Apple’s upgrade pricing for RAM and storage on the new Mac mini and MacBook Air models. They also discuss whether or not Apple actually has a “deep pipeline,” as well features they’d like to see come to iOS in the future.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Crucial Ram for Mac Mini * Apple Updates Mac mini with More Cores, More RAM, More Storage [Updated] * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jim Tanous to talk about his recent testing of T2 video encoding on some new Macs. They also talk about how easy it is or isn’t to upgrade Apple’s newest Mac Mini models. They cap the show with the news that you you should probably be thinking ahead to outfitting your house with some 10Gb ethernet.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Crucial Ram for Mac Mini * Mac Mini Specs - EveryMac * Apple Updates Mac mini with More Cores, More RAM, More Storage [Updated] * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Mr. Ricky pays a visit. And after Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss Apple’s new iPads and Macs, Mr. Ricky decides it’s time to clean up the mess and set our interns free! All that and more in this Halloween 2018 Special Episode!
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In the wake of Apple’s $12 million fine from Italian regulators, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet ask if the company learned any lessons from Throttlegate. They also update their plans for the show, discuss increasing rumors that Apple’s video content will be free, and offer a security public service announcement.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple's Original TV Shows Coming to 100 Countries in 2019 * Apple Hit with $12.2 Million Fine in Italy Over iPhone Throttlegate * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet make an announcement about ACM. They also talk about the cool horror of BostonDynamics’s twerking dogbot. Oh, and Facebook Portal…please. No. Just, please no. The also take a look at some listener email.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * BostonDynamics's Dog Not Only Opens Doors, It Twerks and Moonwalks * Facebook Says its Portal Chat Camera Can Spy On You for Targeted Ads * It turns out that Facebook could in fact use data collected from its Portal in-home video device to target you with ads * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin ask if Apple’s rumored next iPad Pro is the Mac replacement long predicted. They also discuss what went wrong with Apple TV gaming, and the pros and cons and cons and cons of iPhone driver’s licenses. They sneak some Anki Vector love in there, too.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Anki Unveils Vector Home Robot with AI Learning * Don’t Worry, Anki’s Vector Is ‘The Good Robot’ that Won’t Destroy Humanity * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
The Pictar Pro marries old school camera goodness to modern iPhone convenience, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet weigh the pros and cons. They also talk about Netflix’s plans to make new movies and TV series (both) out of The Chronicles of Narnia books. Lastly, they talk about what to expect if Apple does an October media event.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Pictar Pro Launches Preorders on Kickstarter – Camera-Grip and Viewfinder for iPhone * Pictar Pro on Kickstarter – Kickstarter * Netflix is adapting the Chronicles of Narnia into movies and a series - TheNextWeb * When to Expect Apple's Rumored October Event Based on Prior Years * SNL Digital Short: Natalie Raps * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet can’t get enough of Apple Watch Series 4, even though Jeff is wrong about the Infograph Watch Face. They also find it interesting that a designer got recognized by the world of science, and they weigh whether or not Apple’s plan to avoid sex, violence, and politics with its original TV shows will hurt its streaming service.
Sources referenced in this episode: * How to Turn On Fall Detection on Apple Watch Series 4 * Apple Watch Series 4 First Impressions – TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-24 * Sir Jony Ive 2nd Person to Be Awarded Stephen Hawking Fellowship * Apple Rejects Violence, Sex, Politics in Video Platform * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the fun they’re having with Memoji in iOS 12. They also talk about Siri Shortcuts and Siri Suggestions, and just how cool it is that iOS 12 can integrate y our password manager at the system level.
Sources referenced in this episode: * iOS 12: How to Create Shortcuts from Siri Suggestions * How to Enable AutoFill Passwords in iOS 12 * 1Password Adds iOS 12 Password AutoFill Support * Apple Releases iOS 12 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Reminder: this was an “s” year for the iPhone. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss what this means, and how iPhone XS is a solid “nuts and bolts” update. They also look at some listener feedback about headphone jacks, and discuss whether or not Siri Shortcuts will be a thing.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Business Time - Flight of the Concords * Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 4 with Bigger Display, New Watch Faces * Apple Unveils iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR * iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4 First Reactions - TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-12 * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Amazon was briefly the second company—after Apple—to be valued at US$1 trillion. Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jim Tanous to discuss what makes the two companies, and their valuations, different. They also examine the recent 5 Eyes statement attacking encryption, and then remind everyone to take advantage of Apple’s iPhone batter replacement program while they can.
Sources referenced in this episode: * With Thursday Close, Apple Just $9 Trillion from Becoming First $10 Trillion Company * Reminder: Apple Battery Replacement Program Ends in December * Five Eyes Countries Want to Avoid Public Encryption Debate * HEIC Converter to JPEG or PNG * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * TekRevue * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
What would it take for Apple to ditch the Lightning port on iPhones? Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet explore the possibilities, and Bryan ends up convincing himself to buy Apple’s not-shipping-yet AirPower charging pad. They also ask themselves what it would take for them to want Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs, new iPad Pros, and new MacBooks. Their conclusion? It’s going to be an expensive fall.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Kanex GoPower Watch, a Flexible Portable Charger for Apple Watch * Review: AirVinyl’s Leather AirPod Case Offers Snug and Satisfying Protection * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Verizon recently throttled a fire department’s command and control vehicle in a pursuit of $2, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet have some thoughts about the propriety of such an action. They also wonder whether rumors of a new iMac mean we can start trusting Apple to update its Macs again, or if Lucy will just yank the ball away instead. They cap the show with a look at Netflix’s baby steps towards rebellion against Apple’s App Store cut for subscriptions.
Sources referenced in this episode: * Verizon Throttles California Firefighter Bandwidth During Emergency, Demands More Money, Later Calls It 'A Mistake' * Mac mini Getting a Significant Update this Fall * What We Might Get From Apple's New Mac mini Pro * Netflix is Testing a Way to Avoid iTunes Billing * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Twitter killed some key APIs third party apps used to make their apps useful because Twitter hates influencers and power users. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet drop a few f-bombs. They also talk about the latest rumor that Apple will bring support for Apple Pencil to some new iPhone models. The cap the show by dipping into our cyborg future of enhanced vision.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Twitter Just Killed Key Features in Third-party Client Apps * Another Report Says iPhone Getting Apple Pencil Support * Found: Sony Patent For Contact Lens That Can Record Video * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
What will it take to make online or app-based voting safe, secure, and reliable? Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet are joined by John Kheit to discuss the future of voting. They also explore the idea of corporate platforms (i.e. private platforms) becoming so big that they become synonymous with the public square and subject to the First Amendment. Then Bryan goes off on a weird tangent about how cool Patrick Stewart’s new episode of Star Trek could be if Jean-Luc Picard was a broken and bitter man. Good times!
Sources referenced in this episode: * West Virginia Introduces Country’s First Voting App * Apple Bans Alex Jones Infowars Podcasts from iTunes Store * Alex Jones Infowars App Still on App Store Even After Podcasts Were Blocked * Patrick Stewart Playing Jean-Luc Picard in New Star Trek Series * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet take a look at the new iPad icons uncovered in iOS 12. They also discuss the 14% drop in Mac unit sales and wonder why Apple doesn’t use that one weird trick of making new Macs to goose Mac sales. They cap the show with a look at why Apple would cancel the App Store Affiliate Program.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Thin-bezel iPad with Face ID Hiding in iOS 12 Developer Beta 5 * Apple to Cut Apps from iTunes Affiliate Program Because Discovery Will Rock in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave * Q3 Sales of Macs Take a Big Hit Thanks to Late MacBook Pro * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss the current limitations of AI, and what real AI in the future might be like. They also talk about Apple’s T2 kernel panic issue and follow up on Bryan’s dual-HomePod TV experiment.
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Sources referenced in this episode: * Siri Improves in Loup Ventures AI Showdown, Still Trails Google Assistant * Apple's iMac Pro & 2018 MacBook Pro Kernel Panic Problem is Pretty Hard Core * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
In this age of different devices and platforms, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the lack of consistency in Apple’s interfaces compared to the days when “Apple” meant “Mac.” They also go over some listener feedback (read criticism) about their rant last week on Apple’s storage pricing for new MacBook Pro models. Lastly, they discuss whether not Walmart can make a go in the streaming video market, and how that might actually work.
Sources referenced in this episode: * New MacBook Pro Love (Mostly) and FCC Reaches for New Low – ACM 470 * Walmart Mulls Streaming Video Service to Compete with Netflix, Amazon * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Apple announced new MacBook Pros, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about what they like (processors and RAM) and what they don’t like (pricing on storage). They also dig into FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s efforts to reach for a new low.
Sources referenced in this episode: * “This is bonkers”: FCC wants to stop reviewing most complaints about ISPs - Ars Technica * Ajit Pai finalizes vote to limit FCC reviews of customer complaints - Ars Technica * Apple Unveils Blackmagic eGPU for MacBook Pro * Apple Updates Touch Bar MacBook Pro with 32 GB RAM, New Keyboard * New Touch Bar MacBook Pro - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-12 * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
Facebook has a scary new patent application that Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet say “is so Zuck.” They also talk about how Apple might position and price its streaming original content, and there are a lot of possibilities. Plus, Apple’s long-running patent fight with Samsung is over. What does that really mean?
Sources referenced in this episode: * Facebook is Patenting Spying On Us Through Our Smartphones * Apple Considering an All-in-one Apple Music, TV, and Magazine Subscription Package * Apple and Samsung Settle 7-Year Patent Battle, Terms Not Known * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells
What would using your iPhone as your car key look like in practice? Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet run through the possibilities. They also look at the on-again, off-again case where plaintiffs accuse the company with a minority share of the smartphone business of having an App Store “monopoly.”
Sources referenced in this episode: * Apple Wants Your iPhone to be Your Car Key * U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Apple Appeal on App Store Monopoly Case * Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook * Jeff's Twitter * Bryan's Twitter * Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales * Bryan's blog: GeekTells