Apple Context Machine

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 […] The post Jeff's New Mac Adventures and Printer Advice appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: Review the show […] The post Freeform, M2 Pro and Max Processors, and Listener Feedback appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: Review the show on […] The post Jeff's M2 MacBook Pro Conundrum, Bryan's Twitter Rant appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for […] The post Twitter Screws Third-party Apps, Chat GPT, and Bryan Should Switch to Mint Mobile appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The post Treason Episode 1, and the Great Weather App Quest appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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. SPONSOR: Zocdoc – Zocdoc […] The post Spirited, Wednesday, and More TV-Palooza appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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. […] The post Post.news or Post.not? appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Holy Crap Twittergeddon appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post The Big Twitter Mess appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post New iPads, Apple Pencil's Hover Feature, and More Andor Love appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Bryan Becomes a Daredevil Fan and Andor Rocks appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Hands on with iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 8 appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post The Fantasy Series Discussion, Plus iPhone 14 and AppleWatch Series 8 appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Withings Body Comp Scale and Listener Request for iPhone Camera Tips appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post iOS and NFT Security, Plus Streaming Service Costs appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1 Finale Review appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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? […] The post The NFT Super Show appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post iPhone: Lightning vs USB-C, Bryan's Second Studio Display appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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, […] The post Apple Tech in For All Mankind, Apple Studio Display Nano-Texture Glass appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post CarPlay and the Future of Autonomous Cars appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post WWDC 2022: iPadOS 16 and ToasterFridges appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post WWDC 2022: Passkey, M2 MacBook Pro, and More appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Jeff's Browser Rant appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: […] The post Jeff's Apple ID and HomePod Therapy Session appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post The Star Trek Picard and Strange New Worlds Review Episode appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post 1Password 8 First Impressions appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Bryan and Jeff Analyze Elon Musk's Twitter Bid appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 –… Continue reading The Ebook Reader Battle: Kindle versus iPad The post The Ebook Reader Battle: Kindle versus iPad appeared first on The Context Machine.

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… Continue reading Hands on with Apple Studio Display

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… Continue reading Sci-Fi Stuff We're Waiting For: Immersive Reality, Robot Companions, More

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.

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… Continue reading All About Writing and Getting Published

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.

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… Continue reading Security Stuff

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.

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… Continue reading The Streaming TV Episode

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.

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… Continue reading Apple's Peek Performance Event and Bryan Spends Money

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.

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… Continue reading Mice and Other Input Devices

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 Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive into their TV viewing lives as cord cutters on this week's episode of The Context Machine.

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive into their TV viewing lives as cord cutters on this week's episode of The Context Machine. SPONSOR: Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Bryan and Jeff are both cord cutters, using internet streaming instead to… Continue reading Living that Cord Cutter Life

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.

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. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for free! SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Visit HunterDouglas.com/ACM for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with… Continue reading The New Context Machine

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet reflect on recent changes, and they try to put 15 years of iPhone into context. Hard to believe!

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet reflect on recent changes, and they try to put 15 years of iPhone into context. Hard to believe! SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and get your first job post for free! Sources referenced in this episode: Becoming an Observer Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook Bryan's Twitter Bryan's Instagram Bryan's blog: GeekTells Jeff… Continue reading Changes, 15 Years of iPhone – ACM 567

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.

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.

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.

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.