Tag: Apple TV+

Listener Email, Instagram Alternatives Update, and Collier’s

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 29, 2025

Bryan and Jeff follow up on listener emails, take a quick look at new shows on Apple TV+, and look at some Instagram alternatives. They also reminisce about defunct social media platforms, and Bryan manages to weave in the long-dead Collier’s magazine.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Prime Target
Silo
Severance
The Rockford Files
Shogun on Disney Plus
HomeKit Headaches and Apple Vision Pro Rumors
Controller for HomeKit
Nova Pocket Titanium fountain pen from Namisu
Pi-hole
Cloudflared
Pixelfed
Pinksky
Flashes
Defunct Social Media Platforms
Collier’s magazine
Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
Mason Truman on Threads

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Tags Apple TV+, fountain pens, Prime Target, Severance, Silo

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Listener Email, Sugar, and Dark Matter

Post author By Jeff
Post date May 17, 2024

Bryan and Jeff catch up on reader email, and also take a look at two Apple TV+ shows: Sugar and Dark Matter.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Netflix Net Income 2010-2023
Cult Pens
Dark Matter
Sugar
Bryan’s new book Accidental Intelligence
Mason Truman on Threads

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Tags Apple TV+, Dark Matter, fountain pens, Netflix, Sugar

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Amazon Prime Video + Ads, 6-Episode Seasons, 2023 Update

Post author By Jeff
Post date December 28, 2023

Amazon Prime Video is going to charge a premium to not have ads in streaming content, and Bryan and Jeff have plenty to say about that. They also share their thoughts on ever-shorter TV series now that all six episodes of Slow Horses season 3 are out. Bryan’s streaming service budget is on the table, too, as they figure out just how much he’s spending each month to see everything he wants.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads on January 29th
Slow Horses season 3
Slough House book series
Reacher
Apple TV +
Hulu
Paramount+
Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Philo
Disney+
Bryan’s new book Accidental Intelligence
Mason Truman on Threads

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Tags Accidental Inteligence, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney Plus, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, philo, Reacher, Slow Horses

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GM’s CarFail, tvOS 17.2, Slow Horses, Supporting Authors

Post author By Jeff
Post date December 15, 2023

Bryan and Jeff dissect GM’s latest excuse for dropping CarPlay and Android Auto. They also look at some shows they’re enjoying now, like Slow Horses season 3 on Apple TV+, talk about getting up to speed for the new Doctor Who specials, and get excited for the upcoming Foundation season 3 along with Apple signing on the Murderbot series. Bonus: Bryan has some tips on how to support your favorite authors.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Apple TV app and tvOS 17.2
Slow Horses season 3
Slough House book series
Doctor Who The Stolen Earth
GM Says It’s Nixing CarPlay to Make Drivers Safer
Bryan’s new book Accidental Intelligence
Mason Truman on Threads
‘Foundation’ Renewed For Season 3 At Apple TV+
Murderbot series coming to Apple TV+
Pluto on Netflix

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Tags Accidental Inteligence, Apple TV+, Doctor Who, Foundation, Murderbot, Pluto

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Which Apple Pencil For You, and Aliens Should Be ALIEN

Post author By Jeff
Post date October 19, 2023

Now that the Apple Pencil with USB-C is out, Jeff explains how to choose the right model for your needs. Bryan explores the idea of aliens in sci-fi shows and movies actually seeming alien.

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Tags Andy Weir, Apple Pencil, Apple TV+, Invasion

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Foundation Has Become Great, iPads Won’t Replace Jeff’s Mac

Post author By Jeff
Post date August 25, 2023

Bryan and Jeff talk about why they’re enjoying Foundation season 2 on Apple TV+ so much. Jeff rants about Apple hobbling the iPad, and also has a cool IMDB replacement for Bryan.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Foundation on Apple TV+
iPad Pro
Callsheet for iPhone and iPad

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Tags Apple TV+, Callsheet, Foundation, iPad, Mac

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The Macstock Recap and Three Shows You Should Watch

Post author By Jeff
Post date July 28, 2023

Bryan asks Jeff all about his recent trip to the Macstock 7 conference. Jeff gets schooled by Bryan on the streaming TV shows he needs to be watching now.

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Tags Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, conference, Hijack, Hulu, Jack Ryan, Justified, Macstock

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Apple Accessibility, Disney Cuts a Bunch of Shows, and Apple TV+ Highlights

Post author By Jeff
Post date May 19, 2023

It’s streaming discussion day on The Context Machine. This week, Bryan and Jeff react to the news that Disney is removing over 50 shows from Disney Plus and Hulu. They also take a look at the Tetris movie, City on Fire, and Silo on Apple TV+, and the new iOS accessibility features Apple announced this week.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Disney will remove over 50 shows from Disney Plus and Hulu this month
Apple introduces new features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier
Tetris on Apple TV+
City on Fire on Apple TV+
Silo on Apple TV+
Slow Horses on Apple TV+

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Tags Apple TV+, City on Fire, Disney Plus, Hulu, Silo, Tetris, Willow

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Streaming TV Pricing, Apple TV+ Movies, Apple Leadership

Post author By Jeff
Post date March 24, 2023

Bryan and Jeff get all worked up about streaming TV services thanks to YouTube TV’s price increase. They also talk about Apple TV+ movies and the new titles they’re looking forward to, like ghosted and Tetris, and even find some time to talk about Tim Cook and Apple’s current leadership team.

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Tags Apple TV+, philo, Tetris, Tim Cook, YouTube TV

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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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Tags Apple TV+, Carrot Weather, Charlie Cox, Dark Sky, Netflix, Slow Horses, Treason, Weather, Wunderground

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