Category: Podcast

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet geek out over ArtSabers and UltraSabers, two companies making light sabers! They also talk about Universal Control and how they would use it when Apple gets around to releasing it. And they look at the ever-changing world of app privacy.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2 Developer Beta One Without Universal Control
• ArtSabers
• 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet take a look at all the announcements Adobe unveiled this week, as well as some of Apple’s mew stuff, including macOS Monterey, new MacBook Pros, and the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• • Adobe Ramps Up AI-based Editing, Intros Web-based Photoshop for Creative Cloud – BlackBrook
  • macOS Monterey is Now Available [Updated]
  • 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

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Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, and Jim Dalrymple look back at the ten years since Steve Jobs passed, and dig into the Apple today that lives on without him.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• • Apple Death Knell Counter
  • Tributes to Steve Jobs, a Decade After His Death
  • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
  • Bryan’s Twitter
  • Bryan’s Instagram
  • Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
  • The Loop
  • Jim Dalrymple’s Twitter
  • Dave Hamilton’s Twitter
  • Mac Geek Gab

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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet take a deep dive into Apple’s new product announcements, including iPhone 13 Pro and its camera, Apple Watch 7, and the new iPad mini.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• • Barlow Full Leather Snap On Back Cover Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 13 Pro (Distressed Coffee) – BlackBrook
  • 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

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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive back into smarthome tech, with a focus on using smart light switches instead of smart light bulbs. This includes Jeff’s recommendation for a smart light switch. They also discuss digital IDs and the perils and promise they offer.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• • Lutron Caseta Smart Home Dimmer Switch and Pico Remote Kit – Amazon
  • 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

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