The Context Machine

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• Andor
• Andor on IMDb
• M2 iPad Pro
• 10th generation iPad

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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.

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• Daredevil
• Charlie Cox
• Vincent D’Onofrio
• Adventures in Babysitting
• She-Hulk Attorney at Law
• Andor

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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.

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• She-Hulk Attorney at Law
• Daredevil
• Andor
• Apple Watch Series 8
• iPhone 14 Pro
• Apple to Sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show
• Blackbrook Barlow iPhone 14 Case
• Blackbrook Mason iPhone 14 Case

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