The Context Machine

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...

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: Apple “Scary Fast...

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: Apple Pencil comparison Invasion on Apple TV+ Project Hail Mary Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Twitter The Context Machine Faceboo...

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 this episode: Threads Bluesk...

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: macOS Sonoma Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition Jeff’s new favorite local brewery: Grossen Bart Brewery Bryan’s new earring maker: The Global...

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: iPhone 15 Pro Apple Watch Ultra 2 Review the...

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: Apple’s Mother Nature video macOS Sonoma Bartender 5 SmallCubed MailSuite MailMaven iOS 17 Check In Review the...

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: Apple introduces the advanced new Apple Watch Series&n...

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: Apple to Acquire Major Classical Music Label BIS Records Platoon on A...

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! Bryan and Jeff rave about Foundation season 2 episode...

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: Foundation on Apple TV+ iPad Pro Callsheet for iPhone and iPad Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Twitter The Context Machine Facebook Grou...

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 recipes deliver...

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 your doors...

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 help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head t...

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 plus free shipping. Source...

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 HelloFresh.com/context16 and use code...

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: Mark Zuckerberg agrees to fight Elon Musk in cage match: “Send me location&#8221...

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 can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered...

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: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ing...

What’s old is new again, or at least that’s how it looks this week. Bryan tells Jeff all about Sergey Brin’s plan to bring back lighter-than-air ships like dirigibles for cargo and human transport. They also talk about a super cool retro looking EV called the Olympian 01 that has Bryan’s heart all a flutter. Sources referenced in this episode: Sergey Brin Has a Secret Plan...

Telly announced its free 55-inch 4K dual-screen television this week, which makes for a perfect opportunity for Jeff to trigger Bryan. They discuss the TV’s second screen dedicated to ads, collecting personal information for targeted advertising, and the depth of activity monitoring detailed in the TV’s terms of service. SPONSOR: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh,...

It’s streaming discussion day on The Context Machine. This week, Bryan and Jeff react to the news that Disney is removing over 50 shows from Disney Plus and Hulu. They also take a look at the Tetris movie, City on Fire, and Silo on Apple TV+, and the new iOS accessibility features Apple announced this week. SPONSOR: Factor – Factor’s Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit can help you fuel up fas...

Bryan and Jeff dive into Apple’s Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad announcement, and explain why you’re seeing an alert on your iPhone about COVID-19 exposure notifications ending. They also have plenty to say about the evolution of language and words, and even add in a little jazz reference. Sources referenced in this episode: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad landon...

Bryan and Jeff talk about what they found most interesting in Apple’s Q2 2023 earnings report, look at where the company may be headed with AI, and Bryan shares what he thinks may be Apple’s reasoning behind launching a savings account service. SPONSOR: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorste...

Bryan and Jeff take a look at Apple’s new high-yield Savings account and compare it to interest rates to some other savings options. They also respond to listener feedback on last week’s discussion on GM’s decision to drop CarPlay support. SPONSOR: Factor – Factor’s Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door...