Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr dig deep into the possibilities—for good and ill (mostly ill)—of Facebook’s new Libra cryptocurrency. They cover how it work, why Facebook went the cryptocurrency route, and what Facebook has to gain from the project. Spoiler, the answer is everything!

Libra: A Way for Facebook to Control More, w/Andrew Orr - ACM 516

The podcast where Bryan and Jeff talk about whatever they want.

Tech News

Technology

News

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 […]

King Liam and Other Creative Works, Apple’s 100 Best Albums

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 […]

Listener Email, Sugar, and Dark Matter

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 […]

Apple’s Commercial Kerfuffle and a Deep Dive on New iPad Pro

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 […]

Apple AI Mania and Jeff’s Walking Around Pen

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: […]

Libra: A Way for Facebook to Control More, w/Andrew Orr - ACM 516

Download our free app to listen on your phone