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The Context Machine
By Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet
3.5
8787 ratings
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How many episodes does The Context Machine have?
The podcast currently has 392 episodes available.
The Context Machine episodes:
November 16, 2024HomeKit Headaches and Apple Vision Pro Rumors It’s therapy day on The Context Machine. Jeff tries to work through his HomeKit problems, and Bryan wants a new Mac Studio revision. They also talk about the rumored Apple Vision Pro with M5 processor.
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Sources referenced in this episode:- Jeff’s HomeKit is broken
- Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 on track for release between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
- Nuki Smart Lock
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more October 18, 2024Choosing a Social Media Platform, Apple Media Events, and Dice Rolling Probabilities 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.
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Sources referenced in this episode:- Why changes to the block on Elon Musk’s X are driving users away
- Is an Apple Event Still Likely This October Following Today’s Surprise iPad Mini 7 Announcement?
- Atomic Goblin Games
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more October 05, 2024Desecrating a MacBook Air, Get Ready for New D&D Changes Sources referenced in this episode:- Every Day Is Halloween (Ministry Video)
- Linux Mint
- D&D Beyond
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more September 11, 2024Noodling on New Apple Watch, iPhone 16/Pro, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence 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.
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Sources referenced in this episode:- Introducing Apple Watch Series 10
- Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
- Apple introduces AirPods 4 and the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2
- Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 now available in black titanium
- Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more August 30, 2024Apple Lays Off Employees in Books (and News) 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:- Apple lays off employees working on Books and News
- Apple job cuts in Books are turning the page in the wrong direction
- Ebook Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 – 2029)
- I’ve Sold 1,000 Books!
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more August 16, 2024Apple Tabletop Adventure and NFC for the Masses 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.
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Sources referenced in this episode:- Bloomberg: Apple targeting sub-$1,000 price for iPad-like robotic home device
- Belkin Stage
- Apple is opening the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1
- Apple’s 1987 ‘Knowledge Navigator’ video depicted a future that’s still a work in progress
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more August 09, 2024Apple’s Google Problem, The Kindle Unlimited Problem 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 in this episode:- Google reportedly pays $18 billion a year to be Apple’s default search engine
- Kindle Unlimited
- Kobo Plus
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more August 02, 2024Star Trek Archive, AAPL Brief, Fire Tracker, D&D 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:- The Roddenberry Archive
- APple Q3 2024 Earnings Report
- Watch Duty
- Mando’s mid-life crisis N-1 Starfighter
- Naboo Royal Starship
- Naboo Diplomatic Barge
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more July 11, 2024Hong Kong Ad Firm Poops on TUAW, Apple Avoids OpenAI Board 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 shares a Mac app to help writers develop the plot for their stories.
Sources referenced in this episode:- Apple blog TUAW returns as an AI content farm
- OpenAI board shake-up: Microsoft out, Apple backs away amid AI partnership scrutiny
- Plottr
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, 13, and 14 — Use the discount code JGAMET to get $30 off your registration
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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...more June 22, 2024Meta Reminder, Ebooks and Audiobooks, Bartender Replacement 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 in this episode:- flick.social on opting out of Meta AI content scraping
- BookBub
- Author’s Republic
- Chirp
- Kobo
- Kobo eReaders
- NOOK eReaders
- Ice for the Mac
- Ice on GitHub
- Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
- Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
- Mason Truman on Threads
Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, 13, and 14 — Use the discount code JGAMET to get $30 off your registration
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:- The Context Machine on Twitter
- The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
- The Context Machine on Mastodon
- The Context Machine on Post
- Bryan’s Instagram
- Bran’s Mastodon
- Bryan’s Threads
- Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Jeff’s Mastodon
- Jeff’s Threads
- Jeff’s YouTube Channel
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FAQs about The Context Machine:
How many episodes does The Context Machine have?
The podcast currently has 392 episodes available.
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