The Context Machine Podcast
1) Apple’s OS 26 Upgrades: What We Like!
Bryan and Jeff take a quick tour through what they like in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 (aka Tahoe). They also have a PSA for everyone comparing AppleCare+ and AppleCare One. SPONSOR: OpenCase – Op...Show More
2) The Power of Quirk, and Apple’s New Watches, AirPods Pro, and Orange iPhones
Bryan and Jeff share their perspectives on Apple’s “Awe Dropping” media event, including the new AirPods Pro 3, AppleWatch 11 and AppleWatch Ultra 3, the refreshed iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, and the...Show More
3) The Rise of Kirk in Strange New Worlds, Looking Forward to Apple’s Fall
Bryan and Jeff analyze Lt. Commander Kirk’s growth in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. They also explore why Bryan is more interested in Apple’s fall announcements t...Show More
4) Neosynthesis Kickstarter and Strange New Worlds S3
Bryan and Jeff talk about the Neosynthesis Kickstarter campaign—an anthology book including two short stories from Bryan. They also take a look at the new season of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, and J...Show More
5) Murderbot Eps Are Too Short, Department Q Is Great
Bryan and Jeff get a little short with their thoughts on the Apple TV+ Murderbot series. Bryan also tells Jeff about Dept. Q on Netflix in what turns out to be a TV show-themed Context Machine episode...Show More
6) Apple’s into Perplexity.ai, Judge’s Perplexing Ruling on Copyright AI Training
Bryan and Jeff dive into the AI debate and the impact it’s having on content creators today. They look at the rumor that Apple is considering buying Perplexity.ai, and Judge Alsup’s ruling saying it’s...Show More
7) Bryan & Jeff’s WWDC 2025 Highlights
Bryan and Jeff’s highlights for Apple’s WWDC 2025 are in, and their mostly pleased with what they saw. In this episode, they talk about all the new “26” OSes, Liquid Glass, the fact that Apple remembe...Show More
8) OpenAI Buys Jony Ive’s io, Murderbot on Apple TV+
Bryan and Jeff do their best to come up with some thoughts on OpenAI’s purchase of Johnny Ive’s io company. They also take a look at the new Murderbot series on Apple TV+. SPONSOR: Insta360 X5 Camera ...Show More
9) Jeff’s Andor Faceplant, a Fun Mac Utility, and CarPlay Ultra
Bryan schools Jeff on the Ghor language in the Star Wars Andor series. They also take a look at a cool new Mac utility and CarPlay Ultra. SPONSOR: Rogue Amoeba – Rogue Amoeba has a wide array of apps ...Show More
10) Going Deep on Andor S2
Star Wars: Andor. Season 2, amiright? Bryan and Jeff go deep on this amazing show, and there are still three more episodes to go! They couldn’t wait, and Bryan needed Jeff to fill in the blanks, anywa...Show More