The Context Machine

GM is dropping Apple CarPlay support in its upcoming electric vehicles, so Jeff takes full advantage of the situation to trigger Bryan. They also talk about Rivian’s lack of CarPlay support, Ford’s ongoing commitment, and what impact each automaker’s decision may have on car sales. Sources referenced in this episode: GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google’s...

There’s a lot of hype around Artificial Intelligence right now, so Bryan and Jeff jump in to share their thoughts on the current state of AI, where they see issues, how they’d like to see these platforms improve, and what they can do to improve productivity. SPONSOR: HelloFresh – With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right t...

Bryan and Jeff get all worked up about streaming TV services thanks to YouTube TV’s price increase. They also talk about Apple TV+ movies and the new titles they’re looking forward to, like ghosted and Tetris , and even find some time to talk about Tim Cook and Apple’s current leadership team. Sources referenced in this episode: YouTube TV Price Goes Up to $73 Per Month Apple to...

This week, Bryan and Jeff talk about the current state of sci-fi on TV, in movies, and in books. Considering the topic, they’re pretty much honor bound to discuss the new seasons of The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Picard, too. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs  – Go to  LinkedIn.com/ACM  and get your first job post for free! Sources referenced in this episode: The Mandalorian Star Tr...

Bryan recently reviewed some espresso machine gear, which got him and Jeff talking about tinkering and our processes for the things we enjoy. Jeff also shares a cool IFTTT trick he found for automating crossposting to Mastodon from other social media platforms. Sources referenced in this episode: Review: Asso Dosing Funnel, Your Magnetic Espresso Grinder Savior Review: ECM Tamper Station, the Espr...

Bryan and Jeff talk about Justified and the upcoming Justified: City Primeval follow up series. Bryan wants to know what Jeff thinks of DC’s Black Adam movie, plus they look at new reports about Apple’s efforts in making a non-invasive blood glucose monitor. They also respond to a listener’s thoughts on touch screen Macs. Sources referenced in this episode: Justified Justified: C...

Bryan and Jeff take on the future of Augmented Reality inspired by a discussion from Bryan’s recent CapMac presentation. They also share their spoiler-free thoughts on the first episode from Star Trek: Picard season 3, which takes them to several other Star Trek properties, the Knives Out movies, and a gold mystery in Utah. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs  – Go to  LinkedIn.com/ACM &nb...

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...

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 Pr...

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 Hors...

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...

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 free! Source...

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 Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Twitter The Co...

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 is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are pati...

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. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs  – Go to  LinkedIn.com/ACM  and g...

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 insurance and are available when you need them. G...

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 free! Sources referenced in this epis...

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 job post for free! Sources referenced in this episode: And...

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 shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you...

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 episode. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs  – Go to  LinkedIn.com...

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 Apple gear you want to buy is available at your local store. SPONSOR: Zocdoc – Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you d...

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 Jeff Carlson, photography genius Rich’s iPhone photography reque...

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 job post for free! Sources re...

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 Old Man,” and “The Sandman,” too. SPONSOR: Zocdoc &...

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? SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs  – Go to  LinkedIn.com/ACM  and get...