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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet have teamed up to do what they do best together: Talk about what interests them with a mostly tech-focused theme on a podcast. They’re unsupervised, so don’t expect them to stay on topic. Hop on and enjoy the ride!
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Bryan and Jeff discuss what Apple may be planning to improve Siri, along with how the company could give indie authors more options for selling their books. Bryan also gives us some real time coverage of a big Bitcoin block halving event. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: […]
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Apple licensed content from Shutterstock presumably for its own AI efforts, which gets Bryan and Jeff looking at the ethics behind the methods many AI companies use to source the data they rely on to train their own models. Surprisingly, they didn’t have to edit for inappropriate language. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the […]
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Bryan and Jeff get a little hot under the collar over the US DOJ antitrust case against Apple and they’re tense over reports that Apple is in talks with Google to use Gemini as part of its own generative AI efforts. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Review […]
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Bryan and Jeff talk a little about Dune now that Dune: Part 2 is out, and look at the news that Apple acquired the AI company DarwinAI. They also chat about the status of Bryan’s short story, King Liam, a couple Vision Pro apps, and fountain pen ink. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free […]
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Bryan and Jeff pour one out for Apple’s Project Titan. And thanks to Bryan, Jeff is now playing in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, so they look at how playing the game remotely works. SPONSOR: HIMS – Hims is changing men’s healthcare by providing simple and convenient access to science backed treatments for erectile dysfunction, […]
The post A Brief Goodbye to Bryan’s Apple Car, a Brief Introduction to D&D appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Bryan and Jeff explore Apple’s announcement that iMessage is about to get encryption technology designed to thwart quantum computers. They also rant about ethics in AI LLM training, and also look at how more people seem to be grokking what Apple Vision Pro is. SPONSOR: HIMS – Hims is changing men’s healthcare by providing simple […]
The post Apple Gets Jiggy with Quantum Protections, the Rise of Apple Vision Pro appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
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Apple’s brand new Vision Pro is finally in people’s hands and on Bryan’s face. Jeff and Bryan invited special guest Barry Fulk on so we can have two users share their face-on experiences and tell Jeff what he may or may not be missing out on. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on […]
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Bryan and Jeff discuss Rabbit’s R1 personal AI assistant device, and also share their thoughts on Apple’s press release about App Store changes to comply with the EU’s DMA requirements. It’s the Mac’s 40th anniversary, so they chat about the special event at the Computer History Museum commemorating the event. SPONSOR: HIMS -Hims is changing […]
The post Rabbit R1’s Path to Being Bought, Apple vs. EU, and the Mac 40th Anniversary appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Apple’s Vision Pro is available for pre-order, so Byran and Jeff take a look at the order process and dealing with prescription lenses. Bryan also gets to gloat because his will be delivered on release day. Jeff binged the first season of Stargate SG-1 after Bryan discovered last week that he hadn’t seen any episodes. […]
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Bryan and Jeff talk about Apple Vision Pro now that we know when it’ll ship. They also look at LG’s transparent television, plus the FTC’s plan to stop marketers from abusing product reviews. Bonus: Jeff has a new found love for fountain pens which delights Bryan to no end. Sources referenced in this episode: Review […]
The post Apple’s Vision Pro Ship Date, Transparent TVs, FTC Astroturfing Hearing, Jeff’s Fountain Pen Affair appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Amazon Prime Video is going to charge a premium to not have ads in streaming content, and Bryan and Jeff have plenty to say about that. They also share their thoughts on ever-shorter TV series now that all six episodes of Slow Horses season 3 are out. Bryan’s streaming service budget is on the table, […]
The post Amazon Prime Video + Ads, 6-Episode Seasons, 2023 Update appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Bryan and Jeff dissect GM’s latest excuse for dropping CarPlay and Android Auto. They also look at some shows they’re enjoying now, like Slow Horses season 3 on Apple TV+, talk about getting up to speed for the new Doctor Who specials, and get excited for the upcoming Foundation season 3 along with Apple signing […]
The post GM’s CarFail, tvOS 17.2, Slow Horses, Supporting Authors appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Apple and Goldman Sachs are parting ways, so Bryan and Jeff look at what happened and what Apple may do next to keep Apple Card alive. They also have some thoughts on the irresponsible way law enforcement agencies and some media outlets stoked fear over iOS 17’s Name Drop feature. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job […]
The post Could Apple Bring Credit Card Biz In-House, Name Drop Security Debacle appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Bryan and Jeff look at some street-style artists they like, and share their thoughts on Monarch Legacy of Monsters on Apple TV+. Jeff also gives Bryan a high-level look at passkeys. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us:
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Bryan and Jeff share their take on what Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring predicts Apple may have in store for AI, plus they look at the companies pulling ads from X this week. They also dive into Netflix’s Bodies series with a big spoiler alert. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple […]
The post Apple’s AI Plans, Elon’s Ad X-odus, Bodies on Netflix appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Bryan and Jeff look at the new Aliro smartlock protocol standard, and discuss what happens when non-standards products like MyQ stop supporting home automation services. They also talk about Bryan’s sci-fi mystery book, Accidental Intelligence, which is available for preorder now. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and post your job post for free! Sources referenced in this […]
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Bryan and Jeff offer up their predictions on what to expect at Apple’s “Scary Fast” media event on Monday, October 30. More importantly, they discuss the Oxford comma’s value with a little Bauhaus thrown in, too. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and post your job post for free! Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on […]
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Now that the Apple Pencil with USB-C is out, Jeff explains how to choose the right model for your needs. Bryan explores the idea of aliens in sci-fi shows and movies actually seeming alien. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us:
The post Which Apple Pencil For You, and Aliens Should Be ALIEN appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Bryan and Jeff dive into the state of social media and where Threads and Bluesky fit in. They also take a look at the medication tracking feature in the iPhone’s Health app, and talk a little about Bryan’s upcoming book release, too. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and post your job post for free! Sources referenced in […]
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