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This week on The Context Machine, Bryan and Jeff discuss the evolution of computer and tablet pointing devices, changing up story lines for movies, The Lord of the Rings, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and Han shooting first.

Bryan and Jeff take a look at the evolving world of mice and other computer and tablet input devices, share what gear they use to interact with their Macs, and look into The Context Machine’s crystal ball to predict where this technology is headed. They also have plenty to say about story telling in movies, Dune, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and Han shooting first.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Logitech MX MASTER 3
• Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball
• Elgato Stream Deck
• Apple Magic Trackpad
• Wacom Intuos Pro pen tablet
• Wacom Cintiq pen displays
• iPad Pro
• Apple Pencil
• Twelve South HoverBar Duo
• Douglas Engelbart
• Computer mouse

• Dune (2021)
• Dune (1984) – The shirtless Sting version
• The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring
• The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies
• Minority Report
• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
• Star Wars
• Han shot first

Where to find us:

• The Context Machine on Twitter
• The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Instagram
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Jeff’s Instagram
• Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive into their TV viewing lives as cord cutters on this week’s episode of The Context Machine.

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Bryan and Jeff are both cord cutters, using internet streaming instead to watch TV shows and movies. This week they share their experiences as cord cutters and which streaming services they use, plus they talk about what they gave up along when they cancelled their traditional cable TV packages. They also dive into the equipment they use, and share a couple shows worth checking out.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Philo
• Netflix
• Apple TV+
• Hulu
• Amazon Prime Video
• Discovery+
• Paramount+
• HBOMax
• Disney+
• Showtime

• Severance
• Peacemaker
• 1883
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Another Life
• Star Trek
• Star Wars

• AppleTV
• Polk Command Bar soundbar
• HomePod

Where to find us:

• The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Instagram
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Jeff’s Instagram
• Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet get the band back together and take the show down a new path as The Context Machine, and Jeff gets all excited about mechanical keyboards.

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Bryan and Jeff are teaming up to co-host The Context Machine, formerly known as Apple Context Machine. They talk about the new path for the show, and then Jeff dives into the amazing world of mechanical keyboards.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Keychron C2 Wired Mechanical Keyboard
• Matias Wireless Aluminum Keyboard
• Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard
• Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
• CHERRY MX keyboard switches
• Azio Retro Keyboard

Where to find us:

• 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 reflect on recent changes, and they try to put 15 years of iPhone into context. Hard to believe!

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Becoming an Observer
• 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 CES and the future of in-person events. They also take a look at brain implants, which, believe it or not, are here. And, they talk about efforts to make social media companies accountable and say: be careful what you wish for.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Darth Nihilus Light Saber by ArtSabers
• This Paralyzed Man Tweeted Just by Thinking About it
• Proposed Bill Would Make Social Media Companies Responsible for Disinformation
• 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 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

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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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