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    Apple Context Machine

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    Throttlegate Lessons, Apple Video Rumors, Security PSA - ACM 485 Oct 24, 2018
    Show notes

    In the wake of Apple’s $12 million fine from Italian regulators, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet ask if the company learned any lessons from Throttlegate. They also update their plans for the show, discuss increasing rumors that Apple’s video content will be free, and offer a security public service announcement.

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    Sources referenced in this episode:

    • Apple's Original TV Shows Coming to 100 Countries in 2019
    • Apple Hit with $12.2 Million Fine in Italy Over iPhone Throttlegate
    • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook
    • Jeff's Twitter
    • Bryan's Twitter
    • Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
    • Bryan's blog: GeekTells
    Dogbot Twerking, Facebook Portal, Listener Mail - ACM 484 Oct 18, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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

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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
    iPad Pro Mac, Apple TV Games, iPhone Driver's License - ACM 483 Oct 10, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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    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
    Pictar Pro, Netflix Narnia, Apple's October Surprise - ACM 482 Oct 03, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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    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
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    • Jeff's Twitter
    • Bryan's Twitter
    • Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
    • Bryan's blog: GeekTells
    AWS4 Love, Design Meets Science, Apple's PG TV Dreams - ACM 481 Sep 27, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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    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
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    • Jeff's Twitter
    • Bryan's Twitter
    • Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
    • Bryan's blog: GeekTells
    Memoji Fun, Siri Shortcuts Suggestions, Password Ease - ACM 480 Sep 19, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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    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
    iPhone 'S' Year, Headphone Jacks, Siri Shortcuts - ACM 479 Sep 13, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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    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
    Apple/Amazon Trillions, 5 Eyes, iPhone Battery - ACM 478 Sep 05, 2018
    Show notes

    Amazon was briefly the second company—after Apple—to be valued at US$1 trillion. Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jim Tanous to discuss what makes the two companies, and their valuations, different. They also examine the recent 5 Eyes statement attacking encryption, and then remind everyone to take advantage of Apple’s iPhone batter replacement program while they can.

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    Sources referenced in this episode:

    • With Thursday Close, Apple Just $9 Trillion from Becoming First $10 Trillion Company
    • Reminder: Apple Battery Replacement Program Ends in December
    • Five Eyes Countries Want to Avoid Public Encryption Debate
    • HEIC Converter to JPEG or PNG
    • Apple Context Machine Facebook Group - Facebook
    • TekRevue
    • Jeff's Twitter
    • Bryan's Twitter
    • Jeff's blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
    • Bryan's blog: GeekTells
    Killing Lighting Port, Apple Watch Series 4 - ACM 477 Aug 29, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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    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
    Verizon's $2, Apple's New Football, Netflix's Rebellion - ACM 476 Aug 22, 2018
    Show notes

    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.

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    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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