The Context Machine Podcast

Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit don their futurist caps and look for the killer app in Augmented Reality. Spoiler: they have different ideas on what form it might take. They also explore the near-term future of practical robots, starting with today’s vacuumbots. They cap the show looking at the slow pace of progress when it comes to modern cabling. Let’s get that Cat 8 and 40 GB/s throughput!

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• N8500-32C (32*100Gb) 100Gb Spine/Core Layer Trident 3 Switch, Bare-Metal Hardware – FS.com
• 10G SFP+ DAC Cable – for Netgear AXC761 10GBASE-CU Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) SFP Twinax Cable, 1m – Amazon
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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In this episode, Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-cohost Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus to examine the ins and outs of Apple’s Mac pricing. It’s no simple issue, and they dig deep into what appears to be Apple’s strategy. They also talk about the realities of cord cutting today, with Bob’s own situation serving as the example scenario.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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This episode is all about robots! Apple robots, military robots, delivery repots, preacher robots, manufacturing robots, and self driving car robots! Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest host John Martellaro to deep into what’s happening with robots today and what they expect for robots in the future. Put your SciFi futurist cap on for this one. They also talk about foldable phones, or as they like to think of it, the netbook of 2019.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Genuine Courage: Apple Shouldn’t Build a Foldable iPhone
• The One Job Exempt From Robots? Not Really
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Where is Apple going with its content drive? Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Charlotte Henry to dive deep into original shows, services, publishing, news, and Apple’s other content ambitions. They also talk about the promise (and potential drawbacks) of Marzipan, and what Apple’s recent executive shuffling might portend.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Marzipan is going to be a big deal for the Mac
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Does Apple have the infrastructure it needs for a cohesive future? Once that seemed clear, but Bryan Chaffin and guest-host John Martellaro say it’s become harder to see, if so. They then pivot to how augmented reality will figure into Apple’s future plans and products. They cap the show by weighing Apple’s ability to pay attention to details as the company grows.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Apple’s Previously Public Roadmap Has Become Opaque
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Bryan Chaffin is joined by Dave Hamilton to take a very high-level look at Apple, comparing the company from its early days to the company of today, and looking ahead to what kind of company Apple might be tomorrow.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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It’s time to break down Apple’s earnings, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host Jeff Gamet to do just that. They also discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs, and even some sideways aspects of Apple’s iPhone strategy. They cap the show with a look at Apple’s one weird trick of goosing Mac sales, which is to release new Macs.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Apple Reports December Quarter Revenues: iPhones Down, Everything Else Up, After Hour Market Reacts Positively [UPDATE]
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Bryan Chaffin is joined by Andrew Orr to talk about social media and photography. They also talk about where AR can go and what the killer app of this emerging technology could be. Still donning their futurist hats, they look at what iPhone might in 10, 20, and even 50 years.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Vsco
• Sight: Contact Lenses with Augmented Reality – Futuristic Video– YouTube
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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In this episode, Bob LeVitus tells Bryan Chaffin all about the Cricut. This thing can cut 150 different substances, draw, write, and like I said, even sew. And you can control it from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. They also discuss Rocket Book, which is part reusable paper (you can erase it!) and part app-based service that will scan what you write and draw and convert text with OCR. They cap the show with a look at Setapp and why they think this multi-app service for the Mac is great.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Cricut
• Rocket Book
• Setapp
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro hear Apple CEO Tim Cook talk up services and they explain why it makes them nervous. They also talk about the future of 8K TVs and how they will inevitably take over the industry.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Tim Cook Promised New Services, said Qualcomm Promoted ‘Fake News’
• 8K TV is Coming. It’s Okay to Salivate
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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