The Context Machine

The Context Machine

By Bryan Chaffin and Jeff GametNewsTech News
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The Context Machine episodes

  • Streaming Music, Using iPads, NFT Comic Books, w/Jeff Gamet

    Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the practical realities of listening to music int he age of streaming music services. They also talk about how they use their iPads, and the ways in which that has changed. They cap the show with a practical use case look at NFT graphic novels, which Bryan says is one way of bringing collectibility back to the comic book world.

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    Sources referenced in this episode:
    • Huxley Graphic Novel
    • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
    • Bryan’s Twitter
    • Bryan’s Instagram
    • Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
    • Jeff Gamet’s Twitter
    • Jeff Gamet’s Instagram
    • Jeff Gamet’s YouTube Channel
    • The post Streaming Music, Using iPads, NFT Comic Books, w/Jeff Gamet appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

      48 min
    • Smarthome Matter, Crypto Down Market, w,Jeff Gamet

      Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig into Matter, the smarthome platform that should make it easier for devices to work all the major smarthome platforms. They also talk about cryptocurrencies in a down market, and how and why Bryan is interested only in long-term prospects and possibilities.

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      Sources referenced in this episode:
      • Smart Home Technology Finally Has a Standard
      • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
      • Bryan’s Twitter
      • Bryan’s Instagram
      • Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
      • Jeff Gamet’s Twitter
      • Jeff Gamet’s Instagram
      • Jeff Gamet’s YouTube Channel
      • The post Smarthome Matter, Crypto Down Market, w,Jeff Gamet appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

        56 min
      • Adele’s Shuffle Challenge, Apple on State-Sponsored Spyware, w/Jeff Gamet

        Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about Adele’s desire that we not shuffle her albums. They also look at Apple’s public stand against state-sponsored spyware.

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        Sources referenced in this episode:
        • Apple Sues NSO Group Over Endangering iOS Users With Spyware
        • Apple Music Keeps Album Shuffle Option as Adele Prompts Spotify Change
        • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
        • Bryan’s Twitter
        • Bryan’s Instagram
        • Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
        • Jeff Gamet’s Twitter
        • Jeff Gamet’s Instagram
        • Jeff Gamet’s YouTube Channel
        • The post Adele’s Shuffle Challenge, Apple on State-Sponsored Spyware, w/Jeff Gamet appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

          42 min
        • Apple’s Self Repair Program, Smarthome Pain Points, w/Jeff Gamet

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          Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet look at Apple’s new self repair program, including the regulatory environment that probably sparked it into being. They also discuss how even though they are smarthome enthusiasts, there are a lot of pain points getting in the way of the smarthome future they want.

          Sources referenced in this episode:
          • Apple Makes Device Repair Easier With Self Service Repair Program
          • Apple’s Home Services Head Leaves, Destination Unknown
          • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
          • Bryan’s Twitter
          • Bryan’s Instagram
          • Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
          • Jeff Gamet’s Twitter
          • Jeff Gamet’s Instagram
          • Jeff Gamet’s YouTube Channel
          • The post Apple’s Self Repair Program, Smarthome Pain Points, w/Jeff Gamet appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

            58 min
          • Apple’s Not Wrong to Avoid Crypto, Apple Small Business Support, w/Jeff Gamet

            Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss Bryan’s thought that Apple isn’t wrong to avoid cryptocurrency, at least not for now. But, there are lots of things coming in the crypto world that will change that. They also talk about Apple’s new Small Business Essentials service that helps companies manage their employees’ devices.

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            Sources referenced in this episode:
              • Tim Cook Dismisses Idea Apple Will Accept Payment in Cryptocurrency
              • New Apple Business Essentials Brings Device Management for Small Businesses
              • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
              • Bryan’s Twitter
              • Bryan’s Instagram
              • Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
              • Jeff Gamet’s Twitter
              • Jeff Gamet’s Instagram
              • Jeff Gamet’s YouTube Channel
                • The post Apple’s Not Wrong to Avoid Crypto, Apple Small Business Support, w/Jeff Gamet appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

                  48 min
                • Arduino, Getting Started with Smarthomes, w/Jeff Butts – ACM 559

                  Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts get geeky with a deep dive into Arduino and a look at how to get started with all this smarthome stuff, especially Apple’s HomeKit.

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                  Sources referenced in this episode:
                    • Sparkfun (Arduino Kits and More)
                    • Arduino
                    • Apple HomeKit
                    • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
                    • Bryan’s Twitter
                    • Bryan’s Instagram
                    • Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
                    • Jeff Butt’s Twitter
                    • The post Arduino, Getting Started with Smarthomes, w/Jeff Butts – ACM 559 appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

                      48 min

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