Bryan and Jeff talk about what to consider when choosing a new social media platform, and whether or not Apple will host an October media event. They also discuss probability when rolling dice and conduct a live experiment at Jeff’s expense. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Review […] The post Choosing a Social Media Platform, Apple Media Events, and Dice Rolling Probabilities appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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Bryan and Jeff dive into Apple’s “Glow Time” Apple Watch, iPhone 16, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence announcements. They also have some things to say about the non-announcements Apple included in the event. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The post Noodling on New Apple Watch, iPhone 16/Pro, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff dissect the report that Apple is laying off 100 employees from its Books and News service teams. Spoiler: This isn’t doom and gloom for Apple or its ebook service. They’re also shocked to discover Apple had 100 people on the Books team. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple […] The post Apple Lays Off Employees in Books (and News) appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

A new report says Apple wants to put a robot on your counter so Bryan and Jeff look at what that device might really be. They also have some thoughts on Apple opening NFC to third parties in iOS 18.1. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the […] The post Apple Tabletop Adventure and NFC for the Masses appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff share their thoughts on the DOJ’s court win that Google is its monopoly status to unfairly dominate the online search market, and what impact that could have on Apple. Bryan shares his changing perspective on Kindle Unlimited and the single change that would get him to publish his books there. Sources referenced […] The post Apple’s Google Problem, The Kindle Unlimited Problem appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff explore the ships of Starfleet in The Roddenberry Archive, note that Apple once again earned all the money, and share an app for tracking wildfire activity. They also talk about Jeff’s experience as a new D&D player. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The post Star Trek Archive, AAPL Brief, Fire Tracker, D&D appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff take a look at the ugly resurrection of The Unofficial Apple Weblog as an AI-generated content farm and the intentional misrepresentation that the writing team includes the staff from before the site shut down in 2015. They also talk about why Apple isn’t joining OpenAI’s board of directors after all, and Bryan […] The post Hong Kong Ad Firm Poops on TUAW, Apple Avoids OpenAI Board appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

It’s PSA time on The Context Machine. Bryan and Jeff discuss opting out of Meta using your content to train its AI model, along with Jeff’s favorite option for replacing Bartender on your Mac. Bryan also shares the services he’s found to help promote and distribute ebooks and audio books for indy authors. Sources referenced […] The post Meta Reminder, Ebooks and Audiobooks, Bartender Replacement appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff discuss the iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2 announcements from this week’s Apple World Wide Developers Conference. They also look at what’s coming this fall with Apple Intelligence. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, […] The post Apple’s New OS Announcements and Breaking Down Apple Intelligence appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff take a look at Bryan’s new short story, King Liam, First of His Name. They also share their thoughts on the Apple Music top 100 albums list, chat about borbs, and offer a teaser for Jeff’s upcoming presentation at Macstock 8 in July. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources […] The post King Liam and Other Creative Works, Apple’s 100 Best Albums appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff catch up on reader email, and also take a look at two Apple TV+ shows: Sugar and Dark Matter. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, 13, and 14 — Use the discount code JGAMET to get $30 […] The post Listener Email, Sugar, and Dark Matter appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff talk about the backlash to Apple’s M4 iPad Pro commercial, and also look at the just announced M2 iPad Air, M4 iPad Pro, and Apple Pencil Pro from the company’s “Let Loose” media event. Sources referenced in this episode: Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, 13, and 14 — Use […] The post Apple’s Commercial Kerfuffle and a Deep Dive on New iPad Pro appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff look at the hype surrounding Apple’s unannounced but rumored AI features, and Jeff has some questions about choosing a fountain pen to carry when he’s away from his desk. Sources referenced in this episode: Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, 13, and 14 Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where […] The post Apple AI Mania and Jeff’s Walking Around Pen appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: […] The post Siri/HomePod Future, Apple Books and Indie Authors appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Apple, Generative AI, and Licensing appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post DOJ Apple Antitrust Case, Apple’s Third Party AI Talks appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Dune (Briefly), King Liam Update, and Apple’s Uber Ninja AI Moves appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post The Apple Vision Pro Ep: Hands-on! appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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.

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. […] The post Zeppelins and Dirigibles and Zephyrs, Oh My! appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Telly, Nightmare TV or Surveillance Capitalism’s Dream? appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Apple Accessibility, Disney Cuts a Bunch of Shows, and Apple TV+ Highlights appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Come to the iPad, Plus Digressions appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Apple Q2 2023 Earnings, and More AI Theories appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 helpyou fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals […] The post Apple Savings Account Goes High appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: Review the show on Apple […] The post GM Puts CarPlay in the Back Seat appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Spoiler: AI is Here to Stay appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Streaming TV Pricing, Apple TV+ Movies, Apple Leadership appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post The Big Sci-Fi Discussion, Plus The Mandalorian and Picard appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 the show on Apple Podcasts Where to […] The post Modern-Day Tinkering and the Espresso Process appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Justified, Black Adam, and Apple’s Sweet Glucose Monitor appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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: […] The post Augmented Reality, Star Trek: Picard Season 3 appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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 […] The post Adapting Books for TV, Underestimating Apple’s AI Plans appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

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.