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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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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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Apple’s AI Plans, Elon’s Ad X-odus, Bodies on Netflix

Post author By Jeff
Post date November 17, 2023

Bryan and Jeff share their take on what Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring predicts Apple may have in store for AI, plus they look at the companies pulling ads from X this week. They also dive into Netflix’s Bodies series with a big spoiler alert.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Apple is working on generative AI. Morgan Stanley shares how it could monetize it.
OpenAI announces leadership transition
Here are the companies pulling ads from X
Bodies on Netflix
Bodies Graphic Novel
Bryan’s new book Accidental Intelligence
Mason Truman on Threads

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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 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 AI, Bodies, Elon Musk, Netflix, OpenAI, Twitter

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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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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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Jeff’s Instagram
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Tags AI, Chat GPT, Mint Mobile, Twitter

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Post.news or Post.not?

Bryan and Jeff are spending far too much time trying out different social media platforms. This time they debate whether or not Post has a shot at success. They also have some books they’re pretty excited about, and Jeff realized there actually is another fantasy property outside of Lord of the Rings that he enjoys.

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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
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags books, comics, Dresden Files, John Dies at the End, Post, The Variants, Twitter, Willow

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Holy Crap Twittergeddon

Post author By Jeff
Post date November 18, 2022

Bryan and Jeff try to process Twitter’s crazy fall, and whether or not any true Twitter replacements are available. They also look at what goes wrong when social networks aren’t managed, and the problems with different funding models.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Jack Dorsey’s Bluesky Isn’t Competing With Twitter. It’s Future-Proofing It
As Elon Musk finalized his Twitter deal, Jack Dorsey launched a beta for his new social-media company
Post.news (Vote for Bryan!)
Post.news (Vote for Jeff, I guess, or whatever)
Bluesky Social
ello
The art network we couldn’t remember: Deviant Art

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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
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags Bluesky Social, Deviant Art, ello, Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, Post, social media, Twitter

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The Big Twitter Mess

Post author By Jeff
Post date November 12, 2022

Bryan and Jeff are back in the saddle talking about Twitter under Elon Musk’s control. They also take a look at how Digital ID in Apple’s Wallet app is working for Jeff, share a listener tip, and solicit some music related listener help for Bryan.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Elon Musk and Twitter
Vythm music visualizer
Add your digital ID to Apple Wallet
Listener tip: Neil Pann found a keyboard shortcut for switching between Keychain and 1Password

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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
Jeff’s YouTube Channel

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Tags Apple, Elon Musk, music, Twitter, Wallet

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