Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet have teamed up to do what they do best together: Talk about what interests them with a mostly tech-focused theme on a podcast. They’re unsupervised, so don’t expect them to stay on topic. Hop on and enjoy the ride!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 days 7 hours 56 minutes
episode 643: Apple's Vision Pro Ship Date, Transparent TVs, FTC Astroturfing Hearing, Jeff's Fountain Pen Affair
Bryan and Jeff talk about Apple Vision Pro now that we know when it’ll ship. They also look at LG’s transparent television, plus the FTC’s plan to stop marketers from abusing product reviews. Bonus: Jeff has a new found love for fountain pens which del...
episode 642: Amazon Prime Video + Ads, 6-Episode Seasons, 2023 Update
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.
episode 641: GM's Carplay Excuses, Murderbot Coming to Apple TV+
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,
Could Apple Bring Credit Card Biz In-House, Name Drop Security Debacle
Apple and Goldman Sachs are parting ways, so Bryan and Jeff look at what happened and what Apple may do next to keep Apple Card alive. They also have some thoughts on the irresponsible way law enforcement agencies and some media outlets stoked fear ove...
Cool Artists, Monarch, and Passkeys
Bryan and Jeff look at some street-style artists they like, and share their thoughts on Monarch Legacy of Monsters on Apple TV+. Jeff also gives Bryan a high-level look at passkeys. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts ...
Apple’s AI Plans, Elon’s Ad X-odus, Bodies on Netflix
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.
Aliro Smartlock Standard and Smarthome Tech, Accidental Intelligence Reveal
Bryan and Jeff look at the new Aliro smartlock protocol standard, and discuss what happens when non-standards products like MyQ stop supporting home automation services. They also talk about Bryan’s sci-fi mystery book, Accidental Intelligence,
Apple Scary Fast Predictions
Bryan and Jeff offer up their predictions on what to expect at Apple’s “Scary Fast” media event on Monday, October 30. More importantly, they discuss the Oxford comma’s value with a little Bauhaus thrown in, too.
episode 613: Which Apple Pencil For You, and Aliens Should Be ALIEN
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. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple P...
Threads and the Feels, Plus Medications in Apple’s Health
Bryan and Jeff dive into the state of social media and where Threads and Bluesky fit in. They also take a look at the medication tracking feature in the iPhone’s Health app, and talk a little about Bryan’s upcoming book release, too.