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. […] The post Bryan Buys Apple Vision Pro, His Nibs Binges Stargate SG-1 appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: The post Cool Artists, Monarch, and Passkeys appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Aliro Smartlock Standard and Smarthome Tech, Accidental Intelligence Reveal appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Apple Scary Fast Predictions appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Threads and the Feels, Plus Medications in Apple’s Health appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan is a big fan of iOS 17’s autocorrect improvements, and Jeff found a new favorite local brewery. They also explore widgets in macOS Sonoma, or as Jeff calls it, “macOS Wine Country.” Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The post Autocorrect in iOS 17 Is Great, Widgets in macOS Sonoma appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff take a look at the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Bryan has both and has been running them through his usual series of tests. They discuss performance, battery life, cameras, and more. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and post your job post for free! Sources referenced in this episode: […] The post Hands on with Apple Watch Ultra 2 and iPhone 15 Pro appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff don’t get why people don’t like Apple’s Mother Nature environmental report video, Jeff share’s some tips on prepping for macOS Wine Country Sonoma, and Bryan has some gripes about iOS 17’s Messages app. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The post Mother Nature Nails It, Jeff Preps for macOS Sonoma, iOS 17 Messages Whinge appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff talk about Apple buying the BIS Records classical music label, and how that fits in with the company’s services business plan. They also talk about Bryan’s unfortunate data loss and the importance of backing up your iPhone and iPad before installing software updates. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on […] The post Apple’s Machine Learning and Camera Improvements Are Great appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff talk about Apple buying the BIS Records classical music label, and how that fits in with the company’s services business plan. They also talk about Bryan’s unfortunate data loss and the importance of backing up your iPhone and iPad before installing software updates. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on […] The post Apple Classical Mishaps and Shakeups, Bryan’s Important Backup Lesson appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff rave about Foundation season 2 episode 8, and then roll right into an IMDb rant. They also dive deeper into the Callsheet app for iPhone and iPad, and share a tip for fixing album ratings in Apple’s Music app on the Mac. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and post your job post for free! […] The post More Foundation Love, Callsheet, and Fixing Music Album Ratings on the Mac appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff talk about why they’re enjoying Foundation season 2 on Apple TV+ so much. Jeff rants about Apple hobbling the iPad, and also has a cool IMDB replacement for Bryan. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The post Foundation Has Become Great, iPads Won’t Replace Jeff’s Mac appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff talk about the possibility of a HomePod with a built-in display, and how they’re using their HomePods. Then Jeff gets a little rant going about his disappointment with Apple’s failure to adequately deal with the AirPods Pro’s crackly audio defect. SPONSOR: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal […] The post To AirPods or Not to AirPods appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan asks Jeff all about his recent trip to the Macstock 7 conference. Jeff gets schooled by Bryan on the streaming TV shows he needs to be watching now. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Go to LinkedIn.com/ACM and post your job post for free! SPONSOR: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to […] The post The Macstock Recap and Three Shows You Should Watch appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Jeff wants a consumer-focused app for managing all of the social media platforms he’s trying to use, and Bryan has plenty of reasons why he won’t get it. Their discussion weaves its way back to Threads and whether or not it will succeed. SPONSOR: Factor – Factor’s Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit can helpyou fuel up fast […] The post One Social Media to Rule Them All (and Threads) appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Ken Ray joins Bryan Chaffin to discuss Threads, Meta’s new Twitter competitor that has gained more than 70 million users in roughly a couple of days. SPONSOR: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Go to HelloFresh.com/context16 and use code context16 for 16 free meals […] The post Threads Is Here, It’s a Lot Like Twitter, and That’s Good appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan is ready to upgrade is smart thermostat, so Jeff shares his experience using an ecobee. They also talk about the Apple Watch fall detection feature and how it recently helped one of Jeff’s friends. SPONSOR: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Go to […] The post Jeff Schools Bryan on Ecobee and Apple Watch Fall Detection appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff decided to analyze Mark Zuckerberg’s reaction to Vision Pro, plus they have some more thoughts on Apple’s spacial computing platform. Spoiler: Zuck doesn’t come out looking good, although they both think he could take Elon Musk in a cage match. Sources referenced in this episode: Come see Jeff speak at Macstock VII […] The post Surprise! Zuck (and Bryan) Gets Vision Pro Wrong appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Jeff Gamet and special guest Dave Ginsburg take a look at some of the apps and services Apple Sherlocked with iOS 17 and macOS Ventura. At least from some people’s perspective, Apple mowed down the work from a lot of third-party developers. Bryan Chaffin is out this week. SPONSOR: Factor – Factor’s Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit […] The post Apple’s Sherlock Spree appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Jeff Gamet and special guest Patrice Brend’amour explore what led to Apple’s just announced Vision Pro spacial computer, and what it means for the future of the Mac and iPad. They also talk about the importance of the new personal safety features, like Check In, in iOS 17. Bryan Chaffin is out this week. SPONSOR: […] The post The Past and Future of Vision Pro appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.