ACCIDENTAL
INTELLIGENCE
Mason Truman has a problem.
A crazy AI named Miranda wants
his help stopping a conspiracy,
or humanity will be destroyed.
And he has until Saturday to do it.
ACCIDENTAL
INTELLIGENCE
It’s 2139, and private investigator Mason Truman has a problem. A crazy AI named Miranda wants his help stopping a conspiracy, or humanity will be destroyed. And he has until Saturday to do it.
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Apple is making a major push into the smart home with its new HomeView display and a lineup of accessories from LG and Schneider, including security cameras, smart locks, and thermostats. Bryan and Jeff discuss what makes these products compelling, Apple’s approach to privacy and security, and why the company should consider bringing back AirPort with a modern twist.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Apple HomeView
22:30 Sponsor: MacPaw CleanMyMac
25:15 LG Video Doorbell
28:14 LG Security Cameras
32:51 LG and Schneider Smart Thermostats
35:05 LG Smart Lock
38:59 Apple’s Smart Home Accessories and Pricing
40:49 The Case for a New Apple AirPort
42:28 Closing
Sources referenced in this episode:
Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage the home
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/
Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/introducing-apple-home-collection-a-new-lineup-of-smart-home-accessories/
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-context-machine/id107629726
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The Mad Race to Waiting
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Trying to Unsee the Writing
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Grab Accidental Intelligence from My Local Bookstore
As you can see in the photo, my debut novel Accidental Intelligence is available at Jupiter's Eye Book Cafe in
Quick Tip: What Not to Put in the Book
This article originally appeared in my Periphery Drafts newsletter, issue #7. Most novels shouldn’t include a waking-up scene. And yet, as
The podcast where Bryan and Jeff talk about whatever they want.
Apple is making a major push into the smart home with its new HomeView display and a lineup of accessories from LG and Schneider, including security cameras, smart locks, and thermostats. Bryan and Jeff discuss what makes these products compelling, Apple’s approach to privacy and security, and why the company should consider bringing back AirPort with a modern twist.
SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Email Cleanup feature to free up space and clear out messages you don’t want in your GMail. Try 7 days free and use our code CONTEXTMACHINE for 20% off at clnmy.com/CONTEXTMACHINE.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Apple HomeView
22:30 Sponsor: MacPaw CleanMyMac
25:15 LG Video Doorbell
28:14 LG Security Cameras
32:51 LG and Schneider Smart Thermostats
35:05 LG Smart Lock
38:59 Apple’s Smart Home Accessories and Pricing
40:49 The Case for a New Apple AirPort
42:28 Closing
Sources referenced in this episode:
Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage the home
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/
Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/introducing-apple-home-collection-a-new-lineup-of-smart-home-accessories/
Review the show on Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-context-machine/id107629726
Where to find us:
The Context Machine on Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social
The Context Machine on Threads
https://www.threads.com/@contextmachinepodcast
The Context Machine on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/contextmachinepodcast/
The Context Machine on Mastodon
https://mastodon.social/@contextmachine@mstdn.social
The Context Machine on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@ContextMachineShow
The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/contextmachine/
The Mad Race to Waiting
This piece first appeared in Periphery Drafts #20. That feeling. You know the one where you're waiting for someone or
Accidental Intelligence Wins Silver Medal in Readers’ Favorite 2026
I am thrilled to announce that my cyberpunk thriller Accidental Intelligence won the Silver Medal for Science Fiction in the
Trying to Unsee the Writing
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