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HomeKit Headaches and Apple Vision Pro Rumors

Post author By Jeff
Post date November 15, 2024

It’s therapy day on The Context Machine. Jeff tries to work through his HomeKit problems, and Bryan wants a new Mac Studio revision. They also talk about the rumored Apple Vision Pro with M5 processor.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Jeff’s HomeKit is broken
Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 on track for release between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Nuki Smart Lock
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

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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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Choosing a Social Media Platform, Apple Media Events, and Dice Rolling Probabilities

Post author By Jeff
Post date October 18, 2024

Bryan and Jeff talk about what to consider when choosing a new social media platform, and whether or not Apple will host an October media event. They also discuss probability when rolling dice and conduct a live experiment at Jeff’s expense.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Why changes to the block on Elon Musk’s X are driving users away
Is an Apple Event Still Likely This October Following Today’s Surprise iPad Mini 7 Announcement?
Atomic Goblin Games
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

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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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags Bluesky, Dice, M4, Twitter, X

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Desecrating a MacBook Air, Get Ready for New D&D Changes

Post author By Jeff
Post date October 4, 2024

Sources referenced in this episode:

Every Day Is Halloween (Ministry Video)
Linux Mint
D&D Beyond
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

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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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Noodling on New Apple Watch, iPhone 16/Pro, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence

Post author By Jeff
Post date September 10, 2024

Bryan and Jeff dive into Apple’s “Glow Time” Apple Watch, iPhone 16, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence announcements. They also have some things to say about the non-announcements Apple included in the event.

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Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, Apple Watch, iPhone 16

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Apple Lays Off Employees in Books (and News)

Post author By Jeff
Post date August 29, 2024

Bryan and Jeff dissect the report that Apple is laying off 100 employees from its Books and News service teams. Spoiler: This isn’t doom and gloom for Apple or its ebook service. They’re also shocked to discover Apple had 100 people on the Books team.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Apple lays off employees working on Books and News
Apple job cuts in Books are turning the page in the wrong direction
Ebook Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 – 2029)
I’ve Sold 1,000 Books!
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags books, ebook, Kindle, Kobo, layoffs

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Apple Tabletop Adventure and NFC for the Masses

Post author By Jeff
Post date August 16, 2024

A new report says Apple wants to put a robot on your counter so Bryan and Jeff look at what that device might really be. They also have some thoughts on Apple opening NFC to third parties in iOS 18.1.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Bloomberg: Apple targeting sub-$1,000 price for iPad-like robotic home device
Belkin Stage
Apple is opening the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1
Apple’s 1987 ‘Knowledge Navigator’ video depicted a future that’s still a work in progress
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags HomePod, iPad, Knowledge Navigator, NFC, robot

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Apple’s Google Problem, The Kindle Unlimited Problem

Post author By Jeff
Post date August 9, 2024

Bryan and Jeff share their thoughts on the DOJ’s court win that Google is its monopoly status to unfairly dominate the online search market, and what impact that could have on Apple. Bryan shares his changing perspective on Kindle Unlimited and the single change that would get him to publish his books there.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Google reportedly pays $18 billion a year to be Apple’s default search engine
Kindle Unlimited
Kobo Plus
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags antitrust, Apple, DOJ, Google, Kindle, Kobo

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Star Trek Archive, AAPL Brief, Fire Tracker, D&D

Post author By Jeff
Post date August 2, 2024

Bryan and Jeff explore the ships of Starfleet in The Roddenberry Archive, note that Apple once again earned all the money, and share an app for tracking wildfire activity. They also talk about Jeff’s experience as a new D&D player.

Sources referenced in this episode:

The Roddenberry Archive
APple Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Watch Duty
Mando’s mid-life crisis N-1 Starfighter
Naboo Royal Starship
Naboo Diplomatic Barge
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags AAPL, D&D, Star Trek, Star Wars

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Hong Kong Ad Firm Poops on TUAW, Apple Avoids OpenAI Board

Post author By Jeff
Post date July 10, 2024

Bryan and Jeff take a look at the ugly resurrection of The Unofficial Apple Weblog as an AI-generated content farm and the intentional misrepresentation that the writing team includes the staff from before the site shut down in 2015. They also talk about why Apple isn’t joining OpenAI’s board of directors after all, and Bryan shares a Mac app to help writers develop the plot for their stories.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Apple blog TUAW returns as an AI content farm
OpenAI board shake-up: Microsoft out, Apple backs away amid AI partnership scrutiny
Plottr
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, 13, and 14 — Use the discount code JGAMET to get $30 off your registration

Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags OpenAI, Plottr, TUAW

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Meta Reminder, Ebooks and Audiobooks, Bartender Replacement

Post author By Jeff
Post date June 21, 2024

It’s PSA time on The Context Machine. Bryan and Jeff discuss opting out of Meta using your content to train its AI model, along with Jeff’s favorite option for replacing Bartender on your Mac. Bryan also shares the services he’s found to help promote and distribute ebooks and audio books for indy authors.

Sources referenced in this episode:

flick.social on opting out of Meta AI content scraping
BookBub
Author’s Republic
Chirp
Kobo
Kobo eReaders
NOOK eReaders
Ice for the Mac
Ice on GitHub
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

Jeff is speaking at Macstock 8 July 12, 13, and 14 — Use the discount code JGAMET to get $30 off your registration

Review the show on Apple Podcasts

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 Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s Threads
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
Jeff’s Instagram
Jeff’s Mastodon
Jeff’s Threads
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags audiobook, Bartender, ebook, Ice, Meta

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