The Context Machine

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, too, as they figure out just how much he’s spending each month to see everything he wants.

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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 on the Murderbot series. Bonus: Bryan has some tips on how to support your favorite authors.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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