The Context Machine

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet

4.4 (13)
Tech News
Updated weekly

The podcast where Bryan and Jeff talk about whatever they want.

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Foldable iPhone Rumors, Meta’s Don Quixote Smartglasses

Bryan and Jeff check out the latest iPhone 18 rumors and talk about whether or not a foldable model makes sense. They also look at Meta’s new smartglasses, their quixotic pursuit of hardware relevance, and the potential privacy issues. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to campaign visuals to vectors & icons, all the way to a live site. Start creating for free at Framer.com/tcm, and use code TCM for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Sources referenced in this episode: iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming this fall iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 10 New Features Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones Neosynthesis special deal Linea Sketch 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 Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: YouTube Channel The post Foldable iPhone Rumors, Meta’s Don Quixote Smartglasses appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

42 min
18 Jun

AI Slop: Cost Enters the Chat, and How AI Slop has Changed Choosing Books

Bryan and Jeff discuss how the cost of managing the influx of AI slop music may be what ultimately saves us from low quality content. They also talk about how AI content has influenced their book buying habits.

39 min
11 Jun

Apple's Hardware Choices for Siri AI, AI Doing Real Stuff, Favorite WWDC Things

Bryan and Jeff sort out Apple’s hardware requirements for Siri AI, discuss how the company is focusing on useful AI features, and share their favorite WWDC announcements.

32 min
4 Jun

Apple Posters, So Long British Tech Network, and Bill Splitting with Apple Pay Cash

Bryan and Jeff pour one out for the end of the British Tech Network, check out this year's Apple Design Award winners, and discuss Apple's new EU developer center along with the upcoming Apple Pay Cash bill splitting feature. Bonus: Bryan is selling his collectable Apple posters.

32 min
28 May

Apple's Accessible AI, Touch Screen MacBook Pro

Dave Ginsburg joins Jeff Gamet to look at Apple's AI strategy for accessibility, and dissect touch screen MacBook Pro rumors.

28 min
21 May

Monarch’s Crown Slips, Bartender for Mac Makes a Comeback

Bryan and Jeff share their not so flattering take on Apple TV’s Monarch season 2, plus they take a look at Bartender Pro for the Mac. Sources referenced in this episode: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Bartender 6 and Bartender Pro Context Machine merch is now available! 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 Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: YouTube Channel The post Monarch’s Crown Slips, Bartender for Mac Makes a Comeback appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

29 min
14 May

Mac Locations, Handoff Tip, and a System Settings Shortcut

Mac Locations? Not what you’re thinking. Jeff and Bryan (OK, Jeff) has the skinny. Speaking of tips, Jeff shows you how Handoff can help you with your browsing on multiple devices. For their third trick, Jeff walks us through a very nifty System Settings shortcut. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Get tidy today with CleanMyMac! Try 7 days free and use our code CONTEXTMACHINE for 20% off at clnmy.com/CONTEXTMACHINE. Sources referenced in this episode: Use network locations on Mac Use Handoff to continue tasks on your other Apple devices Context Machine merch is now available! 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 Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales Jeff’s videos: YouTube Channel The post Mac Locations, Handoff Tip, and a System Settings Shortcut appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

26 min
7 May

Ram Shortages Cause Apple to Pull Low End and High End Mac mini/Studio

A worldwide shortage of RAM (sparked by AI data center demand) has caused Apple to pull its entry level Mac mini, as well as its highest end Mac mini and Mac Studio models. Bryan and Jeff dig into the situation.

28 min
30 Apr

Search for the Ultimate Remote, App Store Subscription Update

Bryan offers Jeff moral support on his quest for the ultimate universal remote to replace his aging Harmony. They also break down what’s happening with Apple’s just announced 12-month app subscription feature for developers. Sources referenced in this episode: Logitec Harmony universal remotes Apple offers developers new way to make App Store subscriptions more affordable Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Mason Truman on Threads Sign up for our weekly newsletter Inside the Machine Review the show on Apple Podcasts Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Bryan’s newsletter Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s YouTube Channel The post Search for the Ultimate Remote, App Store Subscription Update appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

30 min
23 Apr

A Tale of Two Pens and Another Tale of Two Apple CEOs

Bryan and Jeff both have new fountain pens, but with very different prices. After comparing pens, they dive into Tim Cook announcing he’s stepping down as Apple’s CEO and John Ternus is taking over. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to campaign visuals to vectors & icons, all the way to a live site. Start creating for free at Framer.com/tcm, and use code TCM for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Sources referenced in this episode: Ink and Timber Blue Burl Fountain Pen Jinhau 159 Fountain Pen John Ternus to become Apple CEO 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 Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s YouTube Channel The post A Tale of Two Pens and Another Tale of Two Apple CEOs appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

44 min

10 Episodes

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13 Ratings

They think about it

25/01/2008

Gazmaz

I have listened to this podcast for a little while now, but have not thought about doing a review. But the latest podcast (113) I listened to made me do the review. These guys think about what they are saying from just not the Apple centric view, and they DON'T RANT and RAVE because what they think is right and Apple are not doing what they want. An island in a see of Apple Fan boys.
One of the podcasts I never miss.

30/04/2017

Ban Rua

The Mac Observer gang are maybe not always the most organised when it comes to producing this podcast but they are always sincere in their attempts to engage with technology from an Apple user perspective and in their attempts to examine the effects of technology on society and our daily lives.
Best informed, entertaining, in-depth audio discussion of Apple-centric current affairs

20/02/2016

Geoff Taylor

For the best informed, entertaining, in-depth audio discussion of Apple-centric current affairs, Bryan and Jeff are top men. With their long-term experience of Apple / Mac / iOS device universe, they provide deeper insights into key events of the week. And they do this with passion leavened with dry wit and droll good humour, so that their company is welcome. Occasional foul-ups by the two long-term interns, Ashley/Ainsley and Sierra/Sienna (in-joke), fail to tarnish the quality of this thinking-person’s tech discussion show.
Apple greatness

21/08/2015

Ian Lewis

A great weekly podcast with insightful and thought through discussion. It's not all Apple news but other tech news that may impact Apple such as competitor activity. Jeff and Bryan are experts in their field. They don't take themselves too seriously with the odd bit of humour thrown in for good measure.