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The Big Sci-Fi Discussion, Plus The Mandalorian and Picard

Post author By Jeff
Post date March 17, 2023

This week, Bryan and Jeff talk about the current state of sci-fi on TV, in movies, and in books. Considering the topic, they’re pretty much honor bound to discuss the new seasons of The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Picard, too.

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Tags Hello Tomorrow!, Picard, sci-fi, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Mandalorian

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Modern-Day Tinkering and the Espresso Process

Post author By Jeff
Post date March 4, 2023

Bryan recently reviewed some espresso machine gear, which got him and Jeff talking about tinkering and our processes for the things we enjoy. Jeff also shares a cool IFTTT trick he found for automating crossposting to Mastodon from other social media platforms.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Review: Asso Dosing Funnel, Your Magnetic Espresso Grinder Savior
Review: ECM Tamper Station, the Espresso Accessory You Didn’t Know You Needed
LEGO
Cassidy & Green
The Mac extension manager Bryan and Jeff couldn’t remember: Conflict Cather
Foodie Flashback
IFTTT
Instagram to Mastodon Crossposter

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

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Tags automation, Cassidy & Green, espresso, IFTTT, LEGO, Mastodon

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Justified, Black Adam, and Apple’s Sweet Glucose Monitor

Post author By Jeff
Post date February 27, 2023

Bryan and Jeff talk about Justified and the upcoming Justified: City Primeval follow up series. Bryan wants to know what Jeff thinks of DC’s Black Adam movie, plus they look at new reports about Apple’s efforts in making a non-invasive blood glucose monitor. They also respond to a listener’s thoughts on touch screen Macs.

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

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Tags Apple Watch, Black Adam, Glucose Monitor, Justified

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Augmented Reality, Star Trek: Picard Season 3

Post author By Jeff
Post date February 17, 2023

Bryan and Jeff take on the future of Augmented Reality inspired by a discussion from Bryan’s recent CapMac presentation. They also share their spoiler-free thoughts on the first episode from Star Trek: Picard season 3, which takes them to several other Star Trek properties, the Knives Out movies, and a gold mystery in Utah.

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

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Tags AR, Augmented Reality, Discovery, Knives Out, Lower Decks, Picard, Prodigy, Star Trek, Strange New Worlds

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Adapting Books for TV, Underestimating Apple’s AI Plans

Post author By Jeff
Post date February 11, 2023

Bryan has been reading the Slow Horses book series, and Jeff wants to know if he should start reading them. That takes sends them into a discussion about adapting books and video games into TV shows and movies with a side trip into The Last of Us. They also talk about how annoyed Bryan is with reports saying Apple is falling behind in the AI and car markets because the company doesn’t talk about unannounced products and projects.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Slow Horses book series
Slow Horses on Apple TV+
The Last of Us on HBO
The Last of US video game from Naughty Dog
Apple CarPlay
Apple Knowledge Navigator
Inkwell
OpenAI ChatGPT
Google Bard

Jeff’s ChatGPT generated bio:

Jeff Gamet is a technology journalist and editor who has written about Apple and other technology companies for over 20 years. He is currently the Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, a website that covers news, analysis, and opinion on all things Apple. Prior to working at The Mac Observer, Gamet was the Mac Vice President and Editorial Director for The Mac Observer and a Contributing Editor for Macworld. Gamet is well-known for his expertise on Apple and its products, and has a reputation for providing in-depth and accurate reporting on the company and the technology industry.

What’s correct in the bio:

Jeff has written about technology for over 20 years.
Jeff was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, but isn’t now.

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Tags Bard, CarPlay, ChatGPT, Google, Inkwell, Knowledge Navigator, OpenAI, Slow Horses, The Last of Us

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Jeff’s New Mac Adventures and Printer Advice

Post author By Jeff
Post date February 5, 2023

Bryan and Jeff talk about Jeff’s experience setting up his new M2 Pro MacBook Pro. They look at what went smoothly, where he had problems, and the untimely demise of his Wacom graphics tablet. They also use friend of the show John Kheit’s hunt for a new color laser printer as an excuse to talk about inkjet versus laser, dots per inch, and more.

Sources referenced in this episode:

M2 Pro and Max MacBook Pro
Black History Month
Stout Month
The Big Show on British Tech Network
The Mac Show on British Tech Network

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The Context Machine on Twitter
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Bryan’s Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Twitter
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
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Tags Graphic Tablet, M2, MacBook Pro, printer, Wacom

Podcast

Freeform, M2 Pro and Max Processors, and Listener Feedback

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 27, 2023

Bryan and Jeff talk about how Bryan could use Apple’s Freeform app, plus they look at the new M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, and how the M2 Mac mini fits in Apple’s lineup. Listeners say which Mac Jeff should buy, and share some show feedback, too.

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Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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The Context Machine on Twitter
The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
The Context Machine on Mastodon
The Context Machine on Post
Bryan’s Twitter
Bryan’s Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Twitter
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
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Tags Freeform, Jack Ryan, M2 Max, M2 Pro, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, Only Murders in the Building, Slow Horses

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Jeff’s M2 MacBook Pro Conundrum, Bryan’s Twitter Rant

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 21, 2023

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.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Twitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients
Second Generation HomePod
New M2 MacBook Pro
Ivory
Ice Cubes
Toot!
Mactracker

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Where to find us:

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

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Tags M2, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mastodon, Post, Twitter

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Twitter Screws Third-party Apps, Chat GPT, and Bryan Should Switch to Mint Mobile

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 13, 2023

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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Sources referenced in this episode:

Carrot Weather
Twitter’s third-party API dies
Chat GPT
Fairytale Dreams by KEZIAI
Fairytale Dreams recorded Spaces
Mint Mobile
If you’re switching to Mint Mobile, ask Jeff for a referral on social media. You get 3 months free, and Jeff gets $100 credit for his account.

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The Context Machine on Twitter
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Bryan’s Twitter
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Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Twitter
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
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Tags AI, Chat GPT, Mint Mobile, Twitter

Podcast

Treason Episode 1, and the Great Weather App Quest

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 8, 2023

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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The Context Machine on Twitter
The Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
The Context Machine on Mastodon
Bryan’s Twitter
Bryan’s Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Twitter
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
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Tags Apple TV+, Carrot Weather, Charlie Cox, Dark Sky, Netflix, Slow Horses, Treason, Weather, Wunderground

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