The Context Machine Podcast

In this episode, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet make an announcement about ACM. They also talk about the cool horror of BostonDynamics’s twerking dogbot. Oh, and Facebook Portal…please. No. Just, please no. The also take a look at some listener email.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• BostonDynamics’s Dog Not Only Opens Doors, It Twerks and Moonwalks
• Facebook Says its Portal Chat Camera Can Spy On You for Targeted Ads
• It turns out that Facebook could in fact use data collected from its Portal in-home video device to target you with ads
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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In this episode, Bryan Chaffin ask if Apple’s rumored next iPad Pro is the Mac replacement long predicted. They also discuss what went wrong with Apple TV gaming, and the pros and cons and cons and cons of iPhone driver’s licenses. They sneak some Anki Vector love in there, too.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Anki Unveils Vector Home Robot with AI Learning
• Don’t Worry, Anki’s Vector Is ‘The Good Robot’ that Won’t Destroy Humanity
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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The Pictar Pro marries old school camera goodness to modern iPhone convenience, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet weigh the pros and cons. They also talk about Netflix’s plans to make new movies and TV series (both) out of The Chronicles of Narnia books. Lastly, they talk about what to expect if Apple does an October media event.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Pictar Pro Launches Preorders on Kickstarter – Camera-Grip and Viewfinder for iPhone
• Pictar Pro on Kickstarter – Kickstarter
• Netflix is adapting the Chronicles of Narnia into movies and a series – TheNextWeb
• When to Expect Apple’s Rumored October Event Based on Prior Years
• SNL Digital Short: Natalie Raps
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet can’t get enough of Apple Watch Series 4, even though Jeff is wrong about the Infograph Watch Face. They also find it interesting that a designer got recognized by the world of science, and they weigh whether or not Apple’s plan to avoid sex, violence, and politics with its original TV shows will hurt its streaming service.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• How to Turn On Fall Detection on Apple Watch Series 4
• Apple Watch Series 4 First Impressions – TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-24
• Sir Jony Ive 2nd Person to Be Awarded Stephen Hawking Fellowship
• Apple Rejects Violence, Sex, Politics in Video Platform
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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In this episode, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the fun they’re having with Memoji in iOS 12. They also talk about Siri Shortcuts and Siri Suggestions, and just how cool it is that iOS 12 can integrate y our password manager at the system level.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• iOS 12: How to Create Shortcuts from Siri Suggestions
• How to Enable AutoFill Passwords in iOS 12
• 1Password Adds iOS 12 Password AutoFill Support
• Apple Releases iOS 12 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Reminder: this was an “s” year for the iPhone. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss what this means, and how iPhone XS is a solid “nuts and bolts” update. They also look at some listener feedback about headphone jacks, and discuss whether or not Siri Shortcuts will be a thing.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Business Time – Flight of the Concords
• Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 4 with Bigger Display, New Watch Faces
• Apple Unveils iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
• iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4 First Reactions – TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-12
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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What would it take for Apple to ditch the Lightning port on iPhones? Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet explore the possibilities, and Bryan ends up convincing himself to buy Apple’s not-shipping-yet AirPower charging pad. They also ask themselves what it would take for them to want Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs, new iPad Pros, and new MacBooks. Their conclusion? It’s going to be an expensive fall.

Start your hunt for the perfect employee with LinkedIn Jobs and get a special discount for being an ACM fan. Just go to LinkedIn’s jobs site and get $50 off your first job post.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Kanex GoPower Watch, a Flexible Portable Charger for Apple Watch
• Review: AirVinyl’s Leather AirPod Case Offers Snug and Satisfying Protection
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Verizon recently throttled a fire department’s command and control vehicle in a pursuit of $2, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet have some thoughts about the propriety of such an action. They also wonder whether rumors of a new iMac mean we can start trusting Apple to update its Macs again, or if Lucy will just yank the ball away instead. They cap the show with a look at Netflix’s baby steps towards rebellion against Apple’s App Store cut for subscriptions.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Verizon Throttles California Firefighter Bandwidth During Emergency, Demands More Money, Later Calls It ‘A Mistake’
• Mac mini Getting a Significant Update this Fall
• What We Might Get From Apple’s New Mac mini Pro
• Netflix is Testing a Way to Avoid iTunes Billing
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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