Stephen Robles and Jason Aten

Primary Technology

A Technology , News and Tech News podcast

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About the show

Award-winning podcast covering tech news that matters for everyone to understand. Our hosts break down the most important stories from consumer tech and gadgets, to AI and beyond. Stephen Robles is a content creator with over 450K followers across platforms, and Jason Aten is a technology columnist at Inc.com having written in the past for Business Insider and The Chicago Tribune. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes.

Newest episodes

MacBook Pro PROLED Hands-On, Your Apple Watch is Listening, Siri AI Gets Superpowers

Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 43 min

We both have the new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED in-hand and give our impressions, a quick review of iPad mini, Audio Intelligence launches with iOS 27.3 and beta and Siri Recaps are wild, plus Siri AI gets more abilities, and Stephen got scammed. Become a Member Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Coax - Try Coax for FREE at: coaxtheapp.comRamp - Get started with Ramp with two hundred and fifty dollars off at: ramp.com/primarySerpAPI - Visit serpapi.com/primarytech and receive an extra 250 searches FREE. Links from the show iPhone Duo Stock Checker: In-Stock Alerts | Store Stock Checker2026 iPad mini Review: ALMOST Perfect... - YouTube12 Hours with PROLED MacBook: I can't go back - YouTubeiOS 27.3 is HUGE - Vertical Tabs, Siri Recaps, Audio Intelligence - YouTubeThe New iPad mini Is Delightfully Confusing (03:35)There’s Only 1 Thing I Don’t Love About Apple’s New Touchscreen MacBook Pro (16:09)Mastodon post from Tim ChatenAudio Intelligence Privacy Overview Sep 2026For years people have worried their devices were listening, Apple just made it a featureSiri AI is now open to all developers - Latest News - Apple DeveloperSiri AI's Evolution Is Both Surprising and Obvious - MacStoriesDoorDash to Acquire Instacart to Help Local Stores WinApple’s Latest Siri Announcement Could Mean the End of Apps on Your iPhone (01:19:54)Apple Just Had a Record Quarter While Everyone Else Is on an AI Spending SpreemacOS 27.3 Makes Markdown Files Easier to Read - MacRumorsWith iOS 27.3, Apple will start checking iCloud public links for ‘harmful content’ - 9to5MacApple is Putting Employees on an AI Budget - MacRumorsWe...

First MacBook Pro with Touchscreen, 1 Week iPhone Duo Review, Claude Duet vs Muse

Oct 29, 2026 1 hr 39 min

Huge week of Apple releases including the touch-enabled PROLED XDR Macbook Pro, iPad mini, we review iPhone Duo, Anthropic’s IPO filing warns humanity, and we both go hands-on with Claude Duet. Become a Member Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Stephen’s iPhone Duo Playlist - YouTubeYou're Absolutely Right Claude Shirt | TechmerchApple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever - AppleApple just announced its best creator studio feature yet - Inc.Macbook PROLED XDR Impressions: They Said They Wouldn't! - YouTubeNew MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display: The first-ever Mac with Touch - YouTubeThe NEW MacBook Pro - First Impressions - YouTubeApple just announced a MacBook Pro with a delightful touch of nostalgia - Inc. (30:38)X Profile of John TernusWired Interview with Ternus on Touchscreen MacBook Pro (42:32)Ternus addresses Apple breaking touchscreen Mac taboo: 'Who knew?’ - 9to5MacApps by Stephen RoblesSome iPhone Duo displays are cracking, seemingly all in the same way - 9to5MaciPhone Duo Apps · beardfmAnthropic's founders are ready for an IPO but not ready to give up control - Inc. (01:17:10)Anthropic, PBC - S-1 (Q2)Machine Gods : NPRMicrosoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees | The VergeAmazon Echo Show 16 hands-on: price, release date, and new features | The VergeAmazon’s new Echo Studio speaker has a camera | The VergeIntroducing Claude Duet | Claude by Anthropic Apple Store Photo 1Ap...

iPhone Duo Reviews, Touchscreen MacBook Pro, How Walmart May Beat Amazon

Oct 22, 2026 1 hr 26 min

Apple teases its “Pro and Tell” event with rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and more, reviews of the iPhone Duo are out with mixed reception, and Walmart is embracing AI agent shopping, unlike Amazon. Support the Show! Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryCopilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryLinks from the show Primary Technology Won Signal Awards!Stephen on the Vergecast - YouTubeStephen on Vergecast - Apple Podcasts (01:39)Walmart’s Latest Plan to Beat Amazon Is to Let Your AI Agent Shop for You (59:06) Netflix Just Reported a Record Quarter, 6 Days After Announcing It Was Laying Off 1,000 EmployeesApple teases MacBook Pro event next week | The VergeiPhone Duo Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Buggy - YouTubeiPhone Duo Review: First Generation Fun! - YouTubeiPhone Duo queues form days before the doors openiPhone Duo review (emotional) - YouTubeDaring Fireball: The iPhone DuoiPhone Duo Review - Apple's First Foldable Is FINALLY Here. Does It Deliver? - YouTubeiPhone Duo review: The future is foldable - 9to5MaciPhone Duo will add Reachability feature ‘later this year’ - 9to5MaciPhone Duo for Creative Pros — Austin MannWalmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you | The VergeThe Four Horsemen: Amazon/Apple/Facebook & Google - YouTubeIntroducing Claude Duet - YouTubeMeta's Muse hits 10M US downloads in 40 days, a milestone reached by only 11 other apps | TechCrunchMeta ordered to pay $25 billion in penalties over the Cambridge Analytica scandal | The V...

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MacBook Pro PROLED Hands-On, Your Apple Watch is Listening, Siri AI Gets Superpowers

Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 43 min

First MacBook Pro with Touchscreen, 1 Week iPhone Duo Review, Claude Duet vs Muse

Oct 29, 2026 1 hr 39 min

iPhone Duo Reviews, Touchscreen MacBook Pro, How Walmart May Beat Amazon

Oct 22, 2026 1 hr 26 min

HomeView First Look with Jennifer Tuohy

Oct 19, 2026 54 min

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy was in-person at Apple’s Welcome Home event and got hands-on time with HomeView. We get into the details about using the device, plus Apple Home Collection, and why HomeView vs iPad for the smart home. Follow Jennifer on: The VergeThreadsInstagramBlueskyOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads ★ Support this podcast ★

Who is HomeView For? Apple’s Fight for the Smart Home, Anthropic Thinks Claude Has Feelings

Oct 15, 2026 1 hr 44 min

Apple made its foray back in the smart home with the new HomeView device, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and Home Collection devices. We debate who will benefit from the HomeView, have a theory about Siri AI and Apple TV, plus try to make sure we all understand Claude isn’t alive. Vote for Our Signal Awards! Best Co-Host TeamListener's Choice Technology ShowsOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Ramp - Stop guessing where your AI spend is going. Get started with Ramp with two hundred and fifty dollars off at: ramp.com/primarySerpAPI - Visit serpapi.com/primarytech and receive an extra 250 searches FREE. That is 500 free searches in your first month!OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Stephen's Apple Home Event Recap VideoAnthropic Just Banned Being Cruel to Claude – The Reason Should Concern Us All - Inc. (01:12:26)McSnake App - App StoreWelcome Apple HomeView: Designed for life at home - YouTubeApple HomeView - AppleApple Event: HomePod surround, HomeView, and Apple TV - YouTubeAll features of Apple's new HomeView - YouTubeThird-party HomeView apps? Think CarPlay – Six ColorsApple TV 4K - AppleSiri Remote - AppleApple announces the next generation of HomePod mini - AppleWill the Full-Sized HomePod Get Siri AI? Apple's Website Offers a Clue - MacRumorsLatest HomePods can output Mac system audio - AppleInsiderIntroducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories - AppleLG Floodlight Cam - AppleHere’s how much iPhone Duo costs to repair out-of-warranty - 9to5Mac2026 Usage Policy update – AnthropicX post from OpenAI NewsroomMeta has some Wonder Full new AI models | The VergeGoogle finally releases Gemini 4 Argon | The VergeYou...

Muse AI is Useful and Horrible, Apple Home Event, OpenAI Crossed a Line

Oct 8, 2026 1 hr 37 min

Apple may be partnering with LG for new smart home accessories, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra reveal with “MagSafe” USB-C port, Muse AI in real use cases, OpenAI may be going too far with its models, and Stephen finally tries Tailscale. Vote for Our Show! Signal Awards: Best Co-Host TeamSignal Awards: Technology PodcastMember Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesStephen's Free AppsOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: ElevenLabs - Get a demo today and hear what’s possible at elevenlabs.io/primaryFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHLinks from the show Amazon's New Kindle Lineup for 2026 | About AmazonAmazon Kindle Bundle with RemoteApple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leakX post from pdfu: First look at home accessories Apple co-developed with LGSchlage Sense Pro Smart Lock Showdown - YouTubeApple TV 4K Rumored to Support Four HomePods for Surround Sound - MacRumorsMicrosoft finally confirms Surface Laptop Ultra pricing | Windows CentralMicrosoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files | The VergeJason on Action News- 6abc PhiladelphiaThe Biggest Launch Since ChatGPT (Muse) - Cleo AbramAI Just Crossed the Terrifying Line - Now What? - YouTubeOpenAI launches visual ads that appear alongside image generation results | TechCrunchOpenAI is adding text watermarking in ChatGPT and Codex | The VergeChatGPT Gets GPT-6 and New Intelligent UI With Visual Answers - MacRumorsOpenAI releases progress on more than 300 math research problems - The Washington PostFired OpenAI Researchers Ask Company...

Apple HomePad Imminent, OpenAI Dots Explained, AI Safety Charade

Oct 1, 2026 1 hr 35 min

Apple's smart home hub may arrive October 13 with an iMac G4-inspired design, tech leaders outline AI self-policing under new accords, OpenAI introduces its new Dots AI agents, plus an mini app-recommendation lightning round! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Swap Audio Track on Video ShortcutTranscribe Multiple Videos ShortcutThe AI Industry Has a Jurassic Park Problem - Inc.Meta's Strategy to Get You to Use Muse Is to Lie About Your Friends - Inc. (21:31)Get in losers, we're ditching Raycast - YouTubeYou Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12 - MacRumorsApple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg - 9to5MacRon Johnson on Letting the Best Ideas Win - Creative Effort - Apple Podcasts (15:33)YouTuber Says Muse Gave His Address to a Marketplace Buyer - Business InsiderMark Zuckerberg on Muse, Audio-Only Glasses and Killer AI - YouTubeHere’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal | The VergeOpenAI Pauses Training Its Most Powerful Models After Rogue Agents Target Government | WIREDThe Ezra Klein Show: Bill Gates - The New York TimesDevDay 2026 Recap | OpenAIIntroducing dots | OpenAIIntroducing Gemini 4 ArgonParamount Co-CEODoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food | TechCrunchHalide 3.2: The App for ApertureAmazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’ | The VergeDaring Fireball: Anthropic's IPO Prospectus Is a F*****g DoozyShortcuts Menu — Your Shortcuts in the Mac menu bar‎Hidden Bar App - App Store‎...

1 Week Review of iPhone 18 Pro, Muse AI May Read Your Texts, Siri AI IRL

Sep 24, 2026 1 hr 28 min

We review both the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini along with our week review of iPhone 18 Pro, Jason discovers Meta's Muse AI was reading his texts without permission, Siri AI with apps is a mixed bag, and more. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyClaude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryCopilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryLinks from the show Stephen's Woz Shirt - ThreadsM6 Mac mini has my Mac Studio sweating - YouTubeJason's M5 Pro Mac mini ReviewThe M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests | The VergeStephen's iPhone 18 Pro Review - YouTubeiPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Dunton, Colorado — Austin MannAT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature - 9to5MacThe Most Hidden iOS 27 Features - YouTubeApple Watch Series 12 Ceramic - YouTubeMeta’s New Muse AI Agent Read My Private Messages. I Never Asked It To - Inc. (45:01)Meta Threads post from Jason AtenMeta Keeps Apologizing for Muse. Its Explanations Miss the Point Entirely - Inc.Meta’s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you think | The VergeDaring Fireball: Meta’s New Muse AI Agent Read Jason Aten's Messages DatabaseMeta Connect 2026: The 7 biggest announcements | The VergeOpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes | TechCrunchAnthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with stricter safeguards for cybersecurity | The VergeDaring Fireball: The iPhone 4 ‘Antennagate’ Press Conference Q&A — FinallyPremium Video - Apple Podcasts for Creat...

What’s Really Happening with Siri AI and Apps

Sep 23, 2026 20 min

Special guest Ryan Wesley, maker and founder of Foodnoms the excellent food tracking app, explains what’s really happening when you ask Siri AI to interact with third-party apps on your devices. He explains the limitations, the bugs, and what the ideal integration could look like. Links from the show Foodnoms | Simple Food and Nutrition Tracker App18 Apps that "Work" with Siri AI Right Now - YouTubeMercury Weather App - App StoreFlighty – Live Flight Tracker App - App StoreLumy App - App Store ★ Support this podcast ★

iPhone 18 Pro Reviews, iOS 27 + Siri AI are OUT, AI Annihilation or Nah?

Sep 17, 2026 1 hr 28 min

iOS 27 and Siri AI are out (sorry EU) and there’s a big asterisk on HomeKit cameras, plus iPhone 18 Pro reviews, Apple Watch Series 12, Meta launches insane subscriptions, and is AI gonna kill us all or what? Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: SerpAPI - Visit serpapi.com/primarytech and receive an extra 250 searches FREE. That is 500 free searches in your first month!Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!Links from the show iPhone Duo Battery PercentageNew Apple CEO John Ternus attending Emmy Awards (and sporting iPhone Duo) - 9to5MacWidow’s Bay sweeps 78th Primetime Emmy Awards as Apple TV scores 9 more wins - 9to5MacHBO boss reacts to Apple TV winning more Emmy awards - 9to5MacJohn Ternus Taking a Selfie150+ NEW iOS 27 Features (no Siri AI) - YouTubeExpect to pay up to $60 to use Apple's home security AI summaries - AppleInsider50 Ways to Use Siri AI Right NowiPhone 18 Pro: A Photographer's Review - YouTubeiPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Dunton, Colorado — Austin ManniPhone 18 Pro review: it's all about the manual controls - YouTubeiPhone 18 Pro Max Review - Apple's Hyping The Wrong ThingApple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography - Apple Security ResearchApple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before - 9to5MacEverything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1 - MacRumorsDario Amodei — We Must Pace the FrontierAI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them | WIREDAI Companies Love to Tell Us How Dangerous Their Products Are. This Time, They Mean It | Inc.comYour AI apocalypse questions, answered - The Vergecast - Apple PodcastsHow AI CEOs sound then VS now -...

iPhone Duo Steals the Show, Apple Watch is Always Listening, LG TVs Are Spying on You

Sep 10, 2026 1 hr 30 min

Apple officially announced its first foldable iPhone, creating all new paradigms of interaction with iOS, Apple Watch’s new Audio Intelligence feature might be problematic in the real world, iPhone 18 Pro has variable aperture, and LG TVs are spying on you. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHLinks from the show Stephen's iPhone Duo Event RecapTim Cook's Brief Appearance at the iPhone Duo Event Was Apple Stagecraft at Its BestI Said Apple Would Never Ship a Foldable. Then I Saw the iPhone DuoJason Was Right About AI on Apple WatchApple unveils iPhone Duo - AppleTikTok post from AppleX post from Adam HlaváčiPhone Duo - First Look & Hands-On! - YouTubeiPhone Duo Hands-On: Apple Finally Made a Foldable - YouTubeiPhone Duo First Look: The $2,000 Foldable iPhone! - YouTubeApple Event September 9 2026: Introducing iPhone Duo and more - YouTubeiPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand - AppleIntroducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System - AppleAbout Audio Intelligence features on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 - Apple SupportAudio Intelligence Privacy Overview, September 2026 (PDF) - AppleApple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People - MacRumorsAppleCare - AppleApple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max - AppleiPhone 18 Pro hands-on - YouTubeApple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation - AppleApple Plans to Squeeze More Revenue From the App Store, Report Says - MacRumorsOpenAI claims it solved elusive math problem with a $1 million prize - The Washington PostMeta debuts its M...

iPhone 18 Event Preview, John Ternus is  CEO, Local AI Smart Home

Sep 3, 2026 1 hr 23 min

Apple's new CEO John Ternus joins X, we preview what to expect at iPhone 18 event, Anker debuts MindBase AI smart home video with Matter 1.5, Trump Admin sides with OpenAI vs NYT, and beware scam apps. Support the Show Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click the link above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Relay for St. JudeJoin us in supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through Relay.fm for St. Jude 2026! Donate HereOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppStash AppContextly NotesOur Links Secure Message @stephenrobles.13 on SignalTop Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsLinks from the show ChatGPT Conversation ShortcutDyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush This is the future of Apple Vision Pro - YouTubeRed Sox, Yankees get first Apple Vision Pro broadcastApple’s Phil Schiller Steps Down from Running App Store and Product Events - BloombergNew Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account - 9to5Mac (11:39)X profile for John TernusThreads, Meta’s X Competitor, Hits 500 Million Monthly Users - ForbesShortcuts Share Image - Threads post from Stephen RoblesApple response to OpenAI | DocumentCloudPhilips Hue adds more affordable options for syncing smart lights with your TV | The VergeHands-on with Philips Hue’s new Liane 360° Rope Lights | The VergeAnker Unveils MindBase With Matter 1.5 and HomeKit Secure Video Support - Homekit News and ReviewsAqara Debuts Five Matter Smart Lights With Apple Home Support - MacRumorsBelkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks | The VergeI tried Sonos Ace Ultra, and it does something your Bluetooth headphones can’t | Tom's GuideSonos is ready to steal back the soundbar crown with the new Beam Ultra | Tom's GuideHow to Use Sonos Portable Speakers as Surround Sound for Home Theater - Sonos BlogNvidia is buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion | The...

iPhone Ultra Imminent, M6 Mac mini, Instagram’s New Teen Restrictions

Aug 27, 2026 1 hr 35 min

Apple teases their next event, “Surprise and shine” where we’ll likely see iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra, plus upgraded Mac Studio and M6 Mac mini released. Meta accepts sweeping teen restrictions in major lawsuit settlement, the OpenAI breach is scarier than we thought, and we debate what makes an app “whimsical.” Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppStash App: Fast Copy to ClipboardContextly NotesOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!Links from the show Jason's Article on Element Photo App (04:35)Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine' - 9to5MacApple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra - AppleApple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro - AppleApple Maps Ads post from Stephen RoblesApple Maps Ads post from Joe RosensteelApple Won't Allow These Ad Categories in the Maps App - MacRumorsAds on Apple Maps – Apple AdsMeta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement | The VergeOur Agreement With Bipartisan Attorneys General: Calling on TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting TeensAn Open Letter to TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting TeensOpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach | TechCrunchA turbulent AI era and critical choices to make - Gates NotesNetflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers | The Verge"Sandra Bullock" - SmartLess (01:09:00)Sandra Bullock (@sandrabullock) • InstagramMac Power Users #863: 20 Years of Things with Werner Jainek - Relay (01:14:40)...

AirPods with Camera: Bad Idea? Claude Watermarking Explained, AI Slop Fight Intensifies

Aug 20, 2026 1 hr 27 min

Apple's camera-equipped AirPods are seen in leaked footage, are they a bad idea? Anthropic reveals how Claude watermarks text (it’s not great), Robin Williams' children return to Instagram to fight AI Slop, the college tech load out, and Jason revives Aperture. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesStephen's CommunityStash Beta AccessSponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryOur Links Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsLinks from the show The HÅG Capisco Is A Great Chair For People Who Sit Weird - AftermathmacOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls - 9to5MacApple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action - MacRumorsCamera-equipped AirPods reportedly won’t launch in 2026, despite demo video leak - 9to5MacApple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update - MacRumorsApple Maps opens ad booking for businesses, promotional offer available - 9to5MacHow Claude's text watermarking works - AnthropicDaring Fireball: Anthropic’s ‘Watermark’ Text Adulteration in Claude Is a Perversion of WritingMastodon post from Stephen Robles: "Hey Claude, never say 'opine' again, thx"Back to School Tech Deals 2026declaude: rewrite AI-flavored text as plain proseOpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face | The VergeApple announces changes for apps in the European Union - AppleDisney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses - WSJComcast is putting motion sensing into millions of homes — using its existing Wi-Fi routers | The VergeRobin Williams' Kids Revive Instagram to Combat 'AI Abuse' of His Image - TheWrapAn update to how we count public views across YouTube - YouTube Communit...

Pixel 11 Has Some Good Ideas, Zuck's AI Fever Dream, Spotify's Worst Idea Yet

Aug 13, 2026 1 hr 33 min

Google unveils the Pixel 11 lineup and takes on Wispr Flow dictation and computational photography, Zuck writes an AI manifesto about wanting to be with the cool kids, Claude explains how it plans to label AI-generated text, and Spotify tries to end podcasting again. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Decagon.ai - Go to decagon.ai/primaryto get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.Links from the show Apple Announces 3D MLB Games Coming to Vision Pro - MacRumorsThe 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch | The VergeMade by Google '26 - YouTubeGoogle's Magic Camera - Instagram ReelGoogle aims for influencers with the Pixel 11 Creator Suite | The VergeGoogle is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse | The VergeGoogle Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTag - MacRumorsThe Future is for EveryoneHow to spot AI writingHow Claude marks AI-generated content | Claude Help CenterSpotify threatens industry with ad-skipping toolSpotify will label 'AI Persona' profiles and exclude their music from recommendations | TechCrunchOpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful | The VergeYouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money | TechCrunchI made the PC I couldn’t buy - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (08:25) - MLB in Immersive (12:13) - Pixel 11 Event (15:07) - Rambler Dictation (20:17) - Switching to Pixel (24:02) - Creator Suite and Camera (35:01) - Sponsor: Decagon (37:17) - Zuck's AI Fever Dream (55:48) - Claude to Watermark Text (01:06:48) - Spotify Tries to Kill Podcasting (01:14:03) - YouTube Makes Monetization Harder (01:21:44) - Kanightmare (Kan Do App) ★ Support this podcast ★

September iPhone Event, Why Bending Spoons Ruins Everything, AI Slop Google Maps

Aug 6, 2026 1 hr 18 min

Apple gears up for its September iPhone event, Google Earth's AI imagery enabled fabricated scenes of bombings, Claude’s models broke containment and even tried to trick real people, and why Bending Spoons ruins everything it touches. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHLinks from the show Kan Do - Stephen's New Task App! (01:00)Apple News Ad - Mastodon post from John GruberMasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats (05:28)Apple Starts Preparing for September iPhone Event - MacRumorsQ3 results: 3D pricing, EGOT timing, and underestimating demand – Six ColorsOne Reason Apple’s Computers Are Mostly Made In China: A Tiny Screw | Texas StandardThe US government just banned Roombas (13:42)X post from Brendan CarrFriend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price | The VergeX post from Avi SchiffmannApple is getting this wrong | OpenAIX post from Sam AltmanYour Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health | The VergeGoogle just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership | The VergeSee how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction (43:12)Anthropic says Claude accidentally hacked real companies too | The VergeRogue AI agents created fake online identities in another hacking attempt | The VergeIncident Report: unsanctioned agent behaviour during cyber testing | AISI WorkBending Spoons to buy Airtable for $1.28B | TechCrunchAfter $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck | TechCrunchEvernote cuts back o...

Is Apple Leasing a Good Deal? AI is Jurassic Park, Streamers Try Everything but Make Good Content

Jul 30, 2026 1 hr 21 min

Apple’s new device upgrade program is here and you can lease everything from an Apple Watch to a Mac Studio, Sam Altman says AI has hit the singularity but really it’s more like Jurassic Park, and Stephen made an app. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Decagon.ai - Go to decagon.ai/primaryto get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: copilot.money/primaryLinks from the show Siri Isn't a Joke Anymore - YouTubeReal or AI? - Instagram ReelApple Upgrade - Lease iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch - AppleApple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product - 9to5Mac (14:08)Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments | The VergeApple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report - 9to5MacFerrari Luce First Drive - Can it Overcome the Looks? - YouTubeAI leaders sign a statement asking the government to do something about automated AI | The VergeAnatomy of a Frontier Lab Agent Intrusion: A Technical Timeline of the July 2026 IncidentAltman: AI Power Must Be Diffused to Prevent Hacks Like Hugging Face - Business InsiderSam Altman says we're in the singularity after AI hackApple and OpenAI Are the Best of Frenemies (55:56)NBCUniversal, YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platformHBO Max Shorts being tested on iPhone users in latest vertical video offensiveApple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report - 9to5MacApple Maps to power navigation experience for Ford UEV Platform - Apple (00:00) - Intro (04:03) - Real or AI? (06:15) - Siri AI Roadtrip (14:04) - Apple Upgrade Program (34:21) - Apple Home Devices (35:10) - Ferrari Luce Test Drive (36:59) - Sponsor: Decagon (38:51) -...

AI Broke Containment, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup, Best Fitness Trackers with Lexy Savvides

Jul 23, 2026 1 hr 14 min

Samsung launches its Galaxy Z Fold 8, passport-style foldable that foreshadows Apple’s iPhone Fold, OpenAI had a model break containment, Apple’s rumored leasing program, and the most accurate fitness trackers with special guest Lexy Savvides! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Subscribe to Lexy's YouTubeFollow Lexy on InstagramTop Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show My First Week With Galaxy Watch Ultra 2! - Lexy's YouTubeThe future of creativity on the internet in a world with AI - YouTubeThe Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical ReproductionSamsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8: I almost forgot it was a foldable | The VergeSamsung Galaxy Fold8 Hands-On: First Look From A Real Fold7 User - YouTubeSamsung’s first ‘Ultra’ foldable is here | The VergeOPPO Find N6 - Ultra Flat, Flexible and Powerful | OPPO GlobalSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a fun new shape for foldables | The VergeSamsung Z Fold 8 (Wide) Impressions: Better Than I Thought! - YouTubeGemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, moreWSJ’s Fitness Tracker Testing (44:26)‎Trackables – Health Tracker App - App Store (50:12)Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like | The VergeOpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation | OpenAIMatt Stockton of Hugging Face on XChina delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance | The VergeApple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report - 9to5MacApple prepares to kill off iPhone Upgrade ProgramShop Oura Ring 5 (00:00) - Special Guest Lexy Savvides (01:28) - Mailbag (08:00) - Galaxy Un...

Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets, Siri AI is Impressive, ChatGPT HomePod?

Jul 16, 2026 1 hr 31 min

Apple bans specific businesses from Maps ads, Siri AI does more than you think, Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret claims, and the ChatGPT app got real bad. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastMovies on the Side Podcast (04:18)Creative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Decagon.ai - Go to decagon.ai/primaryto get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!NordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Siri AI can do WAY more than you think (YouTube)The Tech Stack Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Facebook Marketplace Food Reviews – Gabriel Rivera (Instagram)OpenAI Just Declared ChatGPT as You Know It Dead (Apple News) (42:50)Apple Just Went Public in Its Fight With OpenAI to Protect Its Most Valuable Secrets (Apple News)Primary Tech pin arrives in Gothenburg – Oskar Brodin (Threads)Pocket Casts iOS: HLS Project issues (GitHub)Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads (TechCrunch)"'We have no interest in other companies' secrets' while hiring Jony Ive to make you a device rings pretty hollow." – Stephen Robles (X)The wildest allegations in Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI (TechCrunch)Apple Inc. v. Chang Liu et al. – lawsuit PDF (Daring Fireball)OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple's trade secret theft claims (9to5Mac)Apple Intelligence AI service registered with China's cyberspace regulator (Reuters)OpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this year (The Verge)Netflix among many companies showing interest in acquiring Letterboxd (9to5Mac)Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link coming to Netflix in big deal (The Ho...

Microsoft’s XBOX Problem, iOS 27 Beta 3, Meta Glasses Are…Good?

Jul 9, 2026 1 hr 40 min

Siri appears to gain third‑party app powers in iOS 27 beta 3, Microsoft lays off almost 5,000 people, many in the XBOX devision, physical media may be dead, and maybe I don’t hate Meta glasses. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show ‎Jason's Appearance on Apple TV (at 15:21)The Official Website of Billie Jean KingSiri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta - 9to5MacNew Reminders IconI'm disappointed Apple will charge for AI camera features in the Home appMicrosoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales | TechCrunchPlayStation finally breaks silence amid physical disc furySony erases digital content from libraries; we're reminded we don’t own what we buy - Ars TechnicaApple Responds To Disappearing iTunes Movie Purchases IssueSamsung finally confirms Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 | MashableGoogle announces Pixel 11 launch event in August | The VergeNetflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others | TechCrunchApple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips - AppleApple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier - 9to5MacPocket Casts update brings three new features, including CarPlay chapter artwork - 9to5MacAnthropic is launching Claude Cowork on mobile and web | The VergeOpenAI releases new voice models for more natural live conversatio...

Is AI Actually Making Products We Love Better?

Jul 2, 2026 1 hr 25 min

Creator Studio gets new tricks, Gemini Spark on macOS, Meta glasses come with a catch, more Apple Pricing details, and is AI making apps we love better…or worse? Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Keeper - Get60% off personal and family plans at: keepersecurity.com/PRIMARYFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!NordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnology Links from the show Joe Lion on Mastodon: "Memory is a commodity"Labor unveils new powers, penalties to strengthen social media ban for under-16sMeta contractors posed as teens to prompt rival chatbots about suicide, sex, and drugsArtem on X: Looks like the next Apple Watch might have camerasThere has never been a better time to buy an iPhoneApple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connectedMeta is adding 'rate limits' and a soft paywall to its smart glassesGemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automationUse the 1Password MCP Server to manage your 1Password Environments (beta)Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 as a cheaper way to run agentsClaude Fable 5 cleared to return as US lifts Anthropic's export control restrictionNadav Keyson on X: Introducing Riverside 2.0Dropbox Fax (formerly HelloFax): Send and receive fax online securelyOpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory dramaOpenAI teases Codex-branded hardware collaboration, here's what to expectWhatsApp now lets you reserve usernamesSupreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independenceSouth Korean tech giants commit over $550B to ease 'RAMageddon'Daring Fireball: The Supreme Court rules law enforcement's use of a 'ge...

Apple’s Price Increase is Here, $25K Slate Truck EV, Has Zuck Had an Original Idea?

Jun 25, 2026 1 hr 31 min

Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, a $25,000 modular truck EV, Meta launches more smart glasses, and follow-up on the UK social ban. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!NordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Stephen's Affiliate Prime Day DealsApple's Price Increase is Here - Jason's ArticleApple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more - 9to5MacGTA VI finally gets a price tag | The VergeThe Blank Slate Truck Slate Truck First Look: The $25,000 Modular EV! - YouTubeWe’re Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta GlassesSteam Machine Review: Is Valve’s $1,049 Console/PC Hybrid Worth It?Is the Steam Machine worth the… - The Vergecast - Apple PodcastsTim Cook says prices of Apple devices will jump amid memory chip shortage - ABC NewsOpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom | TechCrunchSocial Reckoning Trailer: Jeremy Strong Is Facebook's Mark ZuckerbergtvOS 27 beta leaks clues that Siri AI is coming to future Apple TVs and HomePods | MacworldGoogle is finally opening the Play Store to outside payments | The VergeIntroducing Lettera: A Native Markdown Editor for Mac, Now in BetaZuckerberg reportedly wants a Polymarket clone — but without real money | The VergeInstagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app | TechCrunchOpenAI denies allegations that ChatGPT is to blame for a teenager's suicide (00:00) - Intro (05:33) - Apple...

Did Siri Just Win the AI Race? Snap’s $2,200 AR Glasses, UK Social Ban for Teens

Jun 18, 2026 1 hr 24 min

SPECS AR glasses announced, more discoveries from WWDC26, Google’s new Gemini speaker, Fox buying Roku, UK is banning social media for teens and kids, plus how Americans really feel about AI. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryShopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primaryNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Allbirds Is Now Smartbird.Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 \ AnthropicSPECS AR GlassesThe Google Home Speaker, with GeminiWWDC26: Design immersive environments for visionOS apps and the spatial web | Apple - YouTubeWWDC26: Rev up your CarPlay app | Apple - YouTubeSafari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27 - YouTubeFox agrees to buy Roku. Here's what investors are missingSpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world's first trillionaire | TechCrunchSpaceX to acquire the AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billionSchlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month | The VergeMatter 1.6 Announced With NFC Setup, Cross-Ecosystem Device Sharing, and Smarter Thermostats - MacRumorsBritain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube : NPRHow Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on | Social media bans | The GuardianOnly 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows | TechCrunch (00:00) - Intro (02:12) - Smartbird (06:31) - Claude Fable (09:14) - Snap Specs (12:48) - Gemini Speaker (19:51) - Immersive Behind-the-Scenes (22:52) - iOS 27 CarPlay (28:28) - Fox B...

WWDC 2026 LIVE from Apple Park: iOS 27 Siri AI Hands-On

Jun 11, 2026 1 hr 0 min

We go hands-on with Siri AI, iOS 27’s vibe-code and agent style features, new child safety tools, and more! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHKeeper - Get60% off personal and family plans at: keepersecurity.com/PRIMARYNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show WWDC 2026 in 13 Minutes - YouTube Shortcuts in iOS 27 - YouTubeApple Just Showed Off New Siri. The Smartest Part Was Letting You Watch It WaitmacOS Wall of Text - Basic Apple GuyApple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant - AppleApple previews new child safety features - AppleDue to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 - Apple (00:00) - Intro (05:09) - Apple is Vibe Coding (11:34) - Snow Leopard Year (17:06) - Foldable Hints (19:55) - Hidden Agents (27:30) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (29:20) - Sponsor: Keeper (31:21) - Sponsor: NordLayer (32:52) - Siri AI (47:00) - Screen Time Updates (57:56) - Travel Router ★ Support this podcast ★

WWDC Hopes and Dreams, How Good Will Siri Get? NVIDIA Takes on Apple Silicon

Jun 4, 2026 1 hr 22 min

NVIDIA is aiming to compete with Apple Silicon, Shift offers free cleaning in exchange for video of your home, then we dive into all the rumors around iOS and macOS 27 including revamped Siri, new AI-powered features, redesigned Photos and Camera apps, and share our hopes and dreams for WWDC. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: NordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Jason's Hopes for WWDC - Apple NewsShift X VideoNvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumorsKelsey Peterson at OpenAI - XNvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumorsApple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - BloombergiOS 27 will let you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more for AI features: report - 9to5MacMore Apple Intelligence features detailed as iOS 27 leaks continue | MacworldiOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone - MacRumorsiOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps - 9to5MaciOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and Photos app: Here's what's rumored - 9to5MacApple reportedly scales back plans for AI-powered health coach - 9to5MaciOS 27 Features: Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in Wallet App - BloombergmacOS 27: Five new Mac features being announced next month - 9to5MaciPadOS 27 | Siri chatbot, Multitasking, StabilitymacOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month - MacRumorsIntroducing RemCTL: The Power-User Reminders CLI for macOS and AI Agents - MacStoriesWWDC 2026 Wishlist: Three Things I Want From AppleApple Glasses: Late 2027 Release, Watch Comparison; iOS 28; Apple...

iOS 27 Siri Leak, Jony Ive’s Ferrari, AI Slop Crash Out

May 28, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Leaked images of iOS 27’s revamped Siri from journalist Mark Gurman, first look at the Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce, summer travel tech gear, and Stephen has a major crash out over AI slop. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Keeper - Get 60% off personal and family plans at: keepersecurity.com/PRIMARYScribe - Book a personalized enterprise demo when you visit: scribe.how/primaryNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Podcasts in AntarcticaAmazing LEGO Collectionchoclift - the sweeter way to work with MacApple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - BloombergR2 Launches June 9 by Rivian - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle AdventuresLeaf Pro Max MemeFerrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever - YouTubeMeta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans | TechCrunchThe new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor | The VergeFitbit Air: Invisible Fitness Tracking For Everyone? (Full Review!) - YouTubeHere’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app | The VergeThe Truth About the "Whoop Killer" - YouTubeAmazon to Acquire Apple's Globalstar Stake in Satellite Deal - MacRumors American Airlines to install Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky Apple has a new MacBook Pro coming soon, here's what we know - 9to5MacYouTube is putting AI labels where you’ll actually see them | The VergeSpotify now lets users save or share podcast clips - 9to5MacRobinhood will let your AI agent trade stocks and make (or lose) lots of money | The VergeHow to clean your Appl...

Google Put AI in Everything and Everywhere, iOS 27 Siri Features, WWDC Invites

May 21, 2026 1 hr 24 min

Google I/O 2026 was packed with AI, wild AGI predictions, Gemini Agents, and 1,000 product names, plus WWDC invites, Apple’s iOS 27 accessibility features may hint at the new Siri, growing AI backlash, and Stephen tries to convince Jason to use Plex. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads ------------------------------ Sponsors: Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryShopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primaryNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnology------------------------------ Links from the show The Googlebook Doesn't Make Any Sense - IncGemini Task Automation - YouTube‎InnerPulse - App Store‎Symphony for Apple Music App - App Store‎Smart Budget: WalletPal App - App StoreApple kicks off Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8 - AppleGoogle I/O '26 Keynote - YouTubeThe 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 | The VergeiOS 27 Accessibility Features - YouTubeApple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - AppleApple just revealed an iOS 27 feature that hints at Siri’s new powers - 9to5MacThis App Makes iPhone Shortcuts for You - YouTubeApple Sports App Updated With 2026 World Cup Features, Expands to 90 More Countries - MacRumorsVOX Acquired - nytimesPlex Tripling Lifetime Plex Pass Price to $750 in July - MacRumorsEx-Google CEO Booed at CommencementElon vs Altman Verdict nytimes.comComply TrueGrip MAXCharjen AirFoams Pro Active Ear Tips for AirPods Pro 3 (00:00) - Intro (04:30) - App Shout Outs (08:45) - WWDC Media Invites (10:55) - Google I/O Keynote (16:30) - Google Omni (18:45) -...

Does Gen Z Really Hate AI? Android 17 New Features, iPhone 17 is World’s Most Popular

May 14, 2026 1 hr 24 min

iOS 26.5 is out with RCS encryption and…Apple Maps Ads, a *suprising* reaction to AI at a commencement, Android 17 bringing Gemini Intelligence and new features, and possibly the dumbest Magic Mouse accessory ever. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) ‎Contextly Notes App - App StoreTop Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads ------------------------------ Sponsors: Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primaryClaude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnology ------------------------------ Links from the show Didly | thatvirtualboyBeam Browser for iPadGnome — Quickly Share GIFs on Your MacMedieval Knight doing a transatlantic to LisbonJason's Inc Story on ContextlySony Made It Too Good - A7R VI with Gerald Undone - YouTubeLEGO® Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith™ SetThe Top 10 Biggest LEGO® sets everiOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now - 9to5MacApple Ads is courting developers through a newly formed ‘Emerging Team’ - 9to5MacIntroducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence“The Biggest Android Update Ever” - YouTubeThe 9 biggest new features in Android 17 | The VergeAlexa is moving into Amazon․com | The VergeToday we're starting to roll out Incognito Chat with Meta AIIntroducing Instants: Share in the Moment on InstagramUniversity Commencement AI Clip on BlueskyThe best argument I’ve heard for why AI won't take your jobAnthropic courts a new kind of customer: small business owners | TechCrunchStephen Robles - The Bearded Teacher Bio SiteApple’s iPhone 17 was the world’s best-selling smartphone in quarter one of 2026.Apple now requires verification for Education...

Apple’s RAMpocalypse, Data Centers Are Taking Over, Siri Failure Payoffs

May 7, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Apple’s record Q2 earnings, Mac Studio RAM options are dropped amid shortage, iPhone owners may get up to $95 from a Siri settlement, Anthropic to use massive SpaxeXAI data center, Utah protesting its data center, and we’re both making apps. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads ------------------------------ Sponsors: CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnology ------------------------------ Links from the show Coffee Recipe Card Maker for Home Baristas | BrewCardAirPods Pro 3 Comply Tips - Affiliate LinkSpirit Airlines Article - IncNilay Shout Out on BlueskyApple announces record fiscal second quarter – Six ColorsApple's Binary BetApple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop - MacRumorsDaring Fireball: On the Future of Apple’s Vision PlatformApple's most powerful Mac Studio loses its last remaining RAM upgrade option - 9to5MacApple CEO warns of memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays - 9to5Mac3 things to know about Kevin O'Leary's massive proposed Utah data center - Axios Salt Lake CityKevin O'Leary's TweetUtah Meeting Protests - XHigher usage limits for Claude and a compute deal with SpaceX \ AnthropicAnthropic Taking Over All Capacity of xAl's First Memphis Data Center - 512 PixelsMira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words | The VergeNetflix Rolls Out Vertical Video Feed, Blurring Lines Between Streaming and Social MediaDisney+ to become ‘super app’ that goes beyond streaming service: report...

Everyone Admits AGI is Fake, Microsoft X OpenAI Situationship, iPhone App Payment Plans

Apr 30, 2026 59 min

Microsoft and OpenAI ammend their arrangement leaving out AGI, rumors of an OpenAI phone, NSA using Anthropic despite it being a “supply chain risk,” Apple’s 12-month App Store subscription commitment is a bad idea, and Jason’s app update! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsLinks from the show Knight on Polar Bear Shirt | Stephen Robles‎Chess Peace App - App Store‎My Links App - App Store5 Hopes on John Ternus - inc.comJason's MacBook Neo ArticleList of iPod models | Apple Wiki | FandomiPod shuffle (3rd generation) | Apple WikiApple iPod Nano 3rd GenerationThe next phase of the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership - The Official Microsoft BlogMicrosoft and OpenAI’s famed AGI agreement is dead | The VergeOpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps | TechCrunchHTC First review: a Facebook phone that’s pure Google at heart | The VergeAmazon Fire Phone: Why It Failed to Take OffDell Venue Pro Windows PhoneSmartphone Round Robin: Final Thoughts on Windows Mobile and the ATT Tilt | CrackBerryTrump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel | The VergeThe FCC is going after the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations | The VergeNSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklistTrump officials draft plan to bring Anthropic back amid Pentagon fightGoogle Lets Pentagon Use Its AI - wsj.comGoogle employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use | The VergeApple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment - MacRumorsElon Musk takes the stand in high-profile trial against OpenAI | The VergeYouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers | TechCrunchMeta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space | TechCrunchStephen Robles ChatGPT Images vs Gemini - Ma...

Apple’s John Ternus Era, Tim Cook’s Legacy, ChatGPT Images 2.0 is Actually Good

Apr 23, 2026 1 hr 18 min

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO on Sept 1st and John Ternus is taking the reigns. We discuss Cook’s Legacy, the last CEO transition from Jobs to Cook, and what we expect from a Ternus-led Apple. Plus, OpenAI’s new image generator is actually good, and Jason is building a wild notes app. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primaryClaude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primary Links from the show The Master Engineer Taking Over Apple (and Why It Matters) - YouTubeI Tested 12 Podcast Apps - YouTubeTim Cook’s Farewell Letter Just Revealed His Most Important Leadership Habit - IncTim Cook Is Stepping Down as Apple’s CEO. He’s Keeping the Most Important Job—for NowOptimising Vibe-Coded Next.js Applications for Performance, Crawlability and Search Success — Will KennardTim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO - ApplePhoto from Apple’s Town HallTim Cook tells employees why he chose to step down now, what's next for him - 9to5MacCommunity Letter from Tim - AppleJohny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - AppleDaring Fireball: Another Day Has ComeOpenAI’s updated image generator can now pull information from the web | The VergeChatGPT Image Post on BlueskyOpenAI updates ChatGPT with Codex-powered 'workspace agents' for teams - 9to5MacGoogle teases Gemini-powered Siri upgrade during Cloud Next keynote - 9to5MacAmazon invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic part of AI infrastructureSpaceX lands deal to likely purchase Cursor, a Claude Code and OpenAI Codex competitor - 9to5MacThreads is adding Live Ch...

How Real is Sam Altman? Gemini Mac App, $10K Apple Pay Hack

Apr 16, 2026 1 hr 36 min

Gemini launches a Mac app, Adobe Firefly brings more AI tools, Anthropic upgrades Claude Code with routines, Apple is sending Siri engineers to AI boot camp, Jason vibe coded some pretty great apps, and how genuine is Sam Altman? Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: copilot.money/primaryShopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary------------------------------ Links from the show Is a $3,000 Movie Player Worth It? - YouTubeFerrari Luce Interior - XAllbirds announced a switch from shoes to AI and its stock jumped 600 percent | The VergeGemini for macOS - your native AI desktop appGus Mueller: "The new Mac Gemini app has a huge executable bina…" - MastodonDaVinci Resolve adds new photo editing tools to take on Lightroom and Photoshop | The VergeAdobe Ushers in a New Era of Creativity with New Creative Agent and Generative AI Innovations in Adobe FireflyAnthropic adds routines to redesigned Claude Code, here's how it works - 9to5MacRedesigning Claude Code on desktop for parallel agents | ClaudeDoorDash Stunt - Apple NewsReport: Apple to send Siri engineers to multi-week AI coding bootcamp - 9to5MacAmazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz | TechCrunchYouTube now lets you turn off Shorts | The Verge$10K Apple Pay Hack - YouTubeDJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 camera is better at capturing slo-mo footage and photos | The VergeMicrosoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for Copilot | The VergeFestival for Personal AIApple threatened to pull Musk’s AI Grok from App Store over sexualized deepfakes | The VergeSam Altman's BlogSam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted? | The New YorkerPodcast Search------------------------------Chapt...

OpenAI is Flailing, Anthropic’s Mythos AI is Too Powerful, Are Vertical Tabs Good?

Apr 9, 2026 1 hr 15 min

OpenAI acquires TBPN podcast, Anthropic’s mysterious Mythos AI it won’t release to the public, Google’s new deepfake tools, and why is NASA still using Flickr? Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied) Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads———————— Sponsors: Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primaryCleanMyMac - Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH———————— Links from the show Stephen Robles - Apple Home and HomeKit DevicesAmazon Ends Support for Old Kindles - inc.comNASA ImagesArtemis II | FlickrLunarWall: Shuffle Moon Photos from Artemis II - MacStoriesThis Shortcut downloads latest Artemis II images from NASA - 9to5MacAirPods Max 2 Colors - MastodonOpenAI just bought TBPN | The VergeOpenAI’s AGI boss is taking a leave of absence | The VergeSam Altman Compares AGI to the PandemicChatGPT just added its first streaming video app, here's what it can do - 9to5MacAnthropic Project Glasswing: Mythos Preview gets limited releaseQuantum-secure cryptography in Apple operating systems - Apple SupportUS court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now | ReutersAnthropic’s New Product Aims to Handle the Hard Part of Building AI Agents | WIREDGoogle makes it easy to deepfake yourself | The VergeMeta debuts the Muse Spark model in a 'ground-up overhaul' of its AI | TechCrunchSurf SocialGoogle Brings Vertical Tabs and Improved Reading Mode to Chrome - MacRumorsSpotify's prompted playlist feature will now work for podcasts, too | TechCrunchSquarespace Marketplace - Stephen Robles————————Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI News and Updates06:05 Artemis II Moon Photos10:40 AirPods Max 217:47 OpenAI is Flailing31:32 Sponsor: CleanMyMac33:28 Sponsor: Granola35:04 Anthropic's Mythos AI47:31 YouTube Making D...

Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is Dead, Claude Code Leak

Apr 2, 2026 1 hr 21 min

Apple hits 50, Tim Cook gives a *rousing* interview, we debate the most Apple-y product, the Mac Pro is officially dead, Claude Code leak, and Stephen saw the Artemis II launch. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied) Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads———————— Sponsors: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/design, and use code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primary———————— Links from the show Apple Turns 50: This Device is the MOST Apple - YouTubeApple Just Turned 50. Its Greatest Innovation Has Always Been Version 2Mac Pro Photo 1Mac Pro Photo 2Original Apple TV BoxHaptyk - Mechanical Keyboard Sounds for Mac | Free Download‎Beam Browser App - App StoreTim Cook WSJ Interview - VideoApple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware - 9to5MacChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4 - 9to5MacClaude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent | The VergeApple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400 - 9to5MacAirPods Max 2 review: High-end adds modern features at last - 9to5Mac'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade | TechRadarSpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says | TechCrunchYou can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username | The VergeMeta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunchYou can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa Plus | The VergeDelta Air Lines taps Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi as streaming wars heat up (00:00) - Intro (06:30) - Video Podcast and Chapters (15:22) - App Shout Outs (17:50) - Apple's 50th Celebrations (38:53) - Sponsor: Granola (40:33) - Sponsor: F...

Why Apple Maps Getting Ads is Bad, Humans Win +1 Over AI Video, Apple’s 50th Anniversary

Mar 26, 2026 1 hr 28 min

Apple launched new business tools including ads in Apple Maps, and it’s bad for small businesses, plus new details about Gemini and Apple Intelligence, OpenAI shutting down Sora app, jury finds Instagram and YouTube are addictive, Wi-Fi router ban, and we reminisce for Apple’s 50th anniversary! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied) Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/primary------------------------------ Links from the show The Copper Kettle - St. Pete Beach • InstagrameSuite Sheet Music AppApple Maps Is Getting Ads. It’s Apple’s Riskiest Bet Yet - inc.comiOS 26.4 Video with 15+ New FeaturesA California Jury Just Said What People Already Thought About Instagram and YouTube - inc.comSony Is Finally Killing the EV No One Ever Thought They’d Actually Ship - inc.comPeter Cushing is dead. Rogue One’s resurrection is a digital indignity - The GuardianiOS 26.4 users can try the new Apple Podcasts video experience with these shows - 9to5MacLGA New York Airport Dashboard — FlightyIntroducing Apple Business — a new all-in-one platform for businesses of all sizes - AppleBorn and Bread Bakehouse (@bornandbreadfl) • Instagram photos and videosSora App Discontinued - wsj.comOpenAI Shutting Down Sora Video AppOpenAI Desktop Super App - wsj.comApple is testing a standalone app for its overhauled Siri | The VergeNew details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Gemini changes: report - 9to5MacApple Overhauls App Store Connect - MacStoriesYouTube Creator PartnershipsThe United States router ban, explained | The VergeMadonna, Michael Keaton, Julia Garner Seen In Venice...

Is Apple Giving Away MacBook Neos? iOS 26.4 Features, AI Generated Dead Actors is Too Far

Mar 19, 2026 1 hr 24 min

Apple may have a “Creator Access Program," AirPods Max 2 with H2 announced, iOS 26.4 coming soon, AI Val Kilmer to star in a movie posthumously, new HomeKit Video Doorbell, and Stephen’s home theater saga. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: 1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytechShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary------------------------------Links from the show MacBook Neo Giveaway? - InstagramApple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX - MacRumorsApple introduces AirPods Max 2 - AppleApple highlights 13 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.4 - 9to5MacWhy Apple’s Video Podcast Push Feels Like the End of an EraNvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang keynote Blackwell Vera RubinNVIDIA GTC 2026: Live Updates on What’s Next in AI | NVIDIA BlogYouTubeVal Kilmer in 'As Deep As the Grave, His Performance was AI GeneratedJoanna Stern's DocumentaryHomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases its first Matter camera alongside a new Apple Home enabled wired doorbell - 9to5MacOvercast is gaining transcripts, and it will have an edge over Apple Podcasts - 9to5MacSamsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three months | The VergeFacebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunchUber to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of new robotaxi deal | The VergeEncyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for allegedly ‘memorizing’ its content with ChatGPT | The VergeiPhone Shortcuts Are Way Behind... - YouTubeLG 77-Inch Class OLEDDenon AVR-S970H ReceiverPhilips Hue 75" Smart Light StripPhilips Hue Play HDMI sync Box 8KPhilips Hue Compact Smart Light Tube (00:00) - Intro (09:28) - Apple Giving Away Macs? (13:33) - Apple...

MacBook Neo Review, Studio Display XDR Hands-On, Ticketmaster is the Worst

Mar 12, 2026 1 hr 27 min

Our MacBook Neo review, an existential crises on Stephen’s Studio Display XDR, Sonos launches new speakers, Anthropic continues to fight the Depatment of Defense, Meta’s new scam safeguards, Grammarly’s AI mess, Ticketmaster is the mafia, and Stephen has an existential crises over an OLED TV. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads---------- Sponsors: CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!---------- Links from the show Jason's MacBook Neo Reviwewi tried editing 4K video on the $599 MacBook Neo - YouTubeStephen's XDR Unboxing and Set Up - YouTubeJason on Grammarly DebacleRAM® MountsMacBook Neo Review - YouTubeM5 Max MacBook Pro + XDR Display: Worth the upgrade? - YouTubeWhy the iPhone 17e is Genius. - YouTubeMKBHD's Galaxy S26 Review - YouTubeAnthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain-Risk Designation | WIREDGrammarly is turning off the expert review AI feature that stole our identities | The VergeSonos just launched Play, a new $299 portable speaker | The VergeMeta acquires Moltbook, the Reddit-like network for AI agents | The VergeMeta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunchGoogle’s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides | The VergeLive Nation settles government antitrust suit — and dodges a breakup | The VergeTicketmaster Call from The Verge - InstagramTaylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster after Eras Tour ticket sales: NPRBluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down | WIREDApple's Smart Home Hub Won't Launch Until September as Siri Remains Unfinished - MacRumors2025 LG 77" G5 4K OLED evo TV unboxing and wall mounting - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (03:28) - Podcasts We Listen To (10:21)...

Who MacBook Neo is For, Studio Display XDR, Anthropic, Nothing, and More!

Mar 5, 2026 1 hr 29 min

Everything Apple announced this week including the new M5 lineup, Studio Displays, compare the MacBook Neo vs Air, answer if Apple really did raise prices, plus Anthropic’s tense Pentagon negotiations, Netflix is out of the Warner Bros. deal, and Jason finally tries Claude. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Claude AI: Sign up for Claude Pro today at: claude.ai/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to: Quo.com/primary------------------------------ Links from the show Everything Apple Released This Week: M5 Lineup, Displays, iPad Air - YouTubeApple gives in to temptation and renames its CPU cores - Six ColorsDisplays - AppleBenQ Computer Monitor 27"MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Every Difference Explained - YouTubeThe MacBook Neo May Be Apple’s Most Consequential New Product in a Decade - Inc.comEveryone Expected Apple to Raise Prices on Its New Macs. What It Did Instead Was Much Smarter - Inc.comNothing is finally covering up with the slim, metal Phone 4A Pro | The VergeNothing Headphone A review: something worth considering | The VergeHeadphone (a) | NothingAnthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup | The VergeOpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant update to make ChatGPT less 'cringe' - 9to5MacHBO Max-Paramount+ to Combine Streaming Services‎Watch Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars - Apple TVAI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule | The VergeTim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032 | The VergeStephen Robles: Gemini is like the eager assistant - Mastodon (00:00) - Intro (04:38) - iPhone 17e (06:06) - M4 iPad Air (10:39) - M5 MacBook Air (13:28) - M5 Pro and Max MBP (20:16) - Studio Displays (34:24) - Sponsor: Quo (36:38) - Sponsor: Anthropic...

Anthropic vs the Pentagon, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Mac Backup Strategy

Feb 26, 2026 1 hr 10 min

Samsung Galaxy S26 event with new Privacy Display features on the Ultra, will AI finally be able to order DoorDash, Anthropic's Pentagon negotiations, Perplexity Computer announces, Sonos trying to fix its app, and our MAc backup “strategies.” Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the show Toyota Customer ServiceApple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws | TechCrunchSamsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature! - YouTubeGoogle Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you with new agentic AI features | The VergeAcme WeatherInside Anthropic’s existential negotiations with the Pentagon | The VergeWhen Perplexity's Comet AI browser will come to iPhonePerplexity may have built a better OpenClaw | The Deep View Apple Can’t Ignore This Anymore - YouTubeYouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play | TechCrunch1Password is going up in price | The VergeDJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports | The VergeSonos plans to fix its biggest iOS hurdle with a new Live Activities feature - 9to5MacParachute Backup– Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos (00:00) - Intro (03:05) - EVs in Apple Maps (04:46) - Video in Apple Podcasts (08:52) - iOS 26.4 Age Verification (09:38) - Galaxy S26 Ultra (13:38) - Android AI Features (22:40) - Acme Weather App (25:44) - Sponsor: Shopify (27:20) - Sponsor: 1Password (28:47) - Anthropic vs U.S. Gov't (42:04) - Perplexity Computer (48:28) - Lightning Round (01:00:46) - Mac Backup Str...

Making the Best iPhone Camera App with Ben Sandofsky from Halide

Feb 23, 2026 55 min

Get an exclusive look at the new Halide Mark III app with developer Ben Sandofsky from Lux.camera! Plus, we discuss AI in photography, C2PA, and the camera used on the moon. Watch this episode on YouTube here!Links from the show Inside Looks: A Mark III PreviewJason’s Article About this InterviewReality is losing the deepfake war | The VergeWhat is HDR, anyway?Most memorable images from D-DayJacques Carelman's Impossible Objects bought to life in all their irrational gloryNomad Photo ExpeditionsLeica Content Credentials in the M11-P | Leica Camera US ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple Podcasts Video is Complicated, iOS 26.4 Big Changes, Ring is Manifesting Minority Report

Feb 19, 2026 1 hr 31 min

New Apple hardware coming at March 4 “experience,” Apple Podcasts adding video in iOS 26.4 is more complicated then you think, Google I/O announced, RAM is becoming a real problem, and Amazon Ring may track more than just lost dogs. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Transistor.fm: The best podcast host, get 20% OFF your first year of hosting at: transistor.fm/beardfmFramer: Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% OFF an annual Pro plan1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------ Links from the show Stephen's Video on Apple Podcasts iOS 26.4 VideoApple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect - MacRumorsApple Music in iOS 26.4: Five new features coming to iPhone - 9to5MaciOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini - MacRumorstvOS 26.4 adds new 'Continuous Audio Connection' on Apple TV - 9to5MacApple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone | The VergeApple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts - AppleHow to publish video on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsPodcast hosting providers - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsGoogle I/O 2026 set for May 19-20Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10A Impressions: (Never) Seen This Before - YouTubeExclusive: OpenAI Has Poached Instagram’s Celebrity Whisperer | Vanity FairOpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI | The VergeThe RAM shortage is coming for everything you care about | The VergeRing cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage - Ars TechnicaRing’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows | The VergeWarner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20,...

How Long is Siri Delayed?? AI Ads Are Out of Control, Jony Ive Designed a Ferrari

Feb 12, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Super Bowl AI ads are probably why RAM is so expensive, ChatGPT ads are here, Apple’s Siri update with Gemini is delayed “again,” Ferrari’s first EV with Jony Ive-designed interior, and a wild  Vision Pro experiment. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro, which includes access to Claude Code at: claude.ai/primaryCleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH------------------------------ Links from the show Stephen's Vision Pro Experiment - YouTubeAn app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera | The VergeBen Affleck & Jennifer Aniston Star In 'Good Will Dunkin’ Super Bowl Ad - YouTubeJurassic Park... Works | Big Game Commercial 2026 | Xfinity - YouTubeArtlist’s Official Big Game Commercial 2026 - YouTubeYouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles - MacRumorsChatGPT’s cheapest options now show you ads | The VergeHere are the brands bringing ads to ChatGPT | The VergeiOS 26.3 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here - 9to5MacApple’s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27 - BloombergDaring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence FeaturesApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearBlastDoor for Messages and IDS - Apple SupportApple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start and Season 4 (Exclusive)Ferrari’s first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive | The VergeGoogle Photos brings 'Create with AI' templates to iPhoneOpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027 - MacRumorsAirDrop-Quick Share Interoperability Expanding to More Android Phones - MacRumorsMeta la...

OpenClaw’s Dangerous Promise, Apple Teases “New” Innovations, Social Network for AI Agents

Feb 5, 2026 1 hr 16 min

Apple shatters revenue records, Tim Cook teases new innovations coming this year, Walmart hits $1T market cap, everyone’s still pouring money into AI, and OpenClaw’s “skills” have serious security concerns. Stephen's Newsletter SignupAd-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads———————— Sponsors Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/primary————————Links from the show Mac Power Users - RelayApple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales – Six ColorsWhile Everyone Else Tries to Replace the iPhone, Apple Just Had Its Best Quarter EverNew Mac configurator may point to separate CPU and GPU options - 9to5MacTim Cook hints at ‘never been seen’ innovations coming this year - 9to5MacMeta (META) Q4 2025 earnings185 Billion Reasons Google Isn’t Worried AI Will Kill SearchGoogle's subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue | TechCrunchIt Took 64 Years to Build Walmart. It Took 3 Years to Turn It Into a $1 Trillion Tech CompanyXcode moves into agentic coding with deeper OpenAI and Anthropic integrations | TechCrunchOpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare | The VergeHumans are infiltrating the social network for AI bots | The VergeAnthropic's 'Dishonest' Ads Clearly Struck a Nerve With Sam AltmanExpect more upsells and subscription bundles from Apple, Creator Studio was just the start - 9to5MacNow anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs | The VergeAirTag 2 Has Wild Range! #tech #airtag - YouTubeGoogle announces Pixel 10a with completely flat cameraAlexa Plus is now available to everyone in the US | The VergeApple Sports for iPhone updated with PGA, LPGA, and more - 9to5MacThe SpaceX-xAI Merger Isn't About Data Centers in Space. It's About Bailing Out Musk's Biggest...

Apple Creator Studio Review, Is TikTok Dying? Gemini Keeps Winning

Jan 29, 2026 1 hr 24 min

Creator Studio is out and the rollout was rough. We review it, plus AirTag 2 launch, Tesla ends production of Model S and X, Gemini keeps beating ChatGPT, Sonos finally released new hardware, Apple Invites might be bad, and is TikTok dying? Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% OFF an annual plan!Copilot Money - Limited-time get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the show I Tested Apple’s New Creator Studio for 2 Weeks - YouTubeApple’s Rumored AI Pin Forces a Simple Question: What Do People Actually Want?Apple’s Creator Studio Isn’t an Adobe Killer. It’s Something Else EntirelyApple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability - AppleA brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference - 9to5MacSebastiaan de With on Bluesky@stroughtonsmith - MastodonTesla Finally Announced the End of an EraI Bought an 11-Year-Old Tesla in 2024 — Worth It? - YouTubeApple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows - MacRumorsGoogle adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome | The VergeMoltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStoriesSonos unveils its first new hardware product in over a year - 9to5MacOpenAI is working out how much to charge for ChatGPT ads | The VergeTikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes - MacRumorsDisgruntled TikTok Users Turn To UpScrolled—Which Outranks TikTok On App Store (00:00) - Intro (05:02) - AirTag 2 is Out (10:47) - Apple Design Good News (12:20) - Creator Studio Review (39:13) - Sponsor: Framer (41:05) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (42:52) - Tesla Discontinues S and X (48:04) - More Fantasy on TV (50:06) - Chrome Gets Gemini...

iOS 27 Siri Chatbot, Will Apple Make an AI Pin, YouTube Shorts Are Getting Worse

Jan 22, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Apple is rumored to overhaul Siri with a chatbot in iOS 27, and they’re working on an AI Pin, OpenAI said a hardware unveiling should happen this year, YouTubers will be able to create Shorts using AI-generated versions of themselves, and Stephen finally figured out Claude Code. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors: Antigravity A1 - Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year and a FREE month when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the show Stephen's Shortcut CommunityJason's Creative Effort NewsletterMorning Routine Shortcut MentionedApple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27 - 9to5MaciOS 27: Apple (AAPL) to Revamp Siri as Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot - BloombergApple Spent Years Downplaying AI Chatbots. Now Siri Is Becoming OneApple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri - BloombergGoogle X Apple Gemini StatementApple Developing AirTag-Sized AI Pin With Dual Cameras - MacRumorsOpenAI aims to debut first device in 2026, exec tells AxiosApple AI Pin Joke AnnouncementSamsung Galaxy S26 battery pack leak points to Qi2 charging support | The VergeYouTube CEO Neal Mohan Addresses AI Slop in 2026 Letter to CreatorsYouTubers will be able to make Shorts with their own AI likenesses | The VergeCover your eyes: Netflix vertical video is coming this year - 9to5MacNetflix revises Warner Bros. bid to an all-cash offer | The VergeThreads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind | The VergeThreads rolls out ads to all users worldwide | TechCrunchSony’s TV business is being taken over by TCL | The VergeHow ChatGPT Became My Most Useful Creative Tool (00:00) - Intro (04:55) - Apple Invites (06:24) - Siri Chatbot iOS 27 (27:26) - Appl...

Is Apple Creator Studio a Good Deal? Gemini to Power Siri, ChatGPT Health Launches

Jan 15, 2026 1 hr 12 min

Google’s Gemini will officially power Apple Intelligence features, Apple Creator Studio adds new subscription pricing for Apple’s Pro Apps and iWork suite, ChatGPT integrating with Apple Health, and Digg is back! Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Antigravity A1: Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------ Links from the show Creative Effort - Podcast - Apple PodcastsApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearWith Its Google Gemini Deal, Apple Just Made Its Most Intelligent Move YetApple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declinedWhat Will Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Be? Our Roundup of Best Guesses - Business InsiderGemini's new Personal Intelligence will look through your emails and photos - if you let it | ZDNETApple Health integration launches in new ‘ChatGPT Health’ feature - 9to5MacChatGPT TranslateIntroducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - AppleSome Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive Every New Feature Without a Subscription - MacRumorsVerizon outage: With service restored, here's everything that's happened so far | TechRadar2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O. - The New York TimesVerizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule - Ars TechnicaX claims it has stopped Grok from undressing people, but of course it hasn’t | The VergeTSMC extends record quarter, profit jumps 35% on robust AI chip demandAlphabet hits $4 trillion market capitalization Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunchShortcuts Community | Digg | DiggNetflix’s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin | The VergeNissan is among the first to offer magnetic ph...

CES 2026 Highlights: LEGO Smart Brick, Humanoid Robots, What is AI Doing?

Jan 8, 2026 53 min

In-person recording from MGM Grand, we share the highlights from CES including LEGO Smart bricks, multiple humanoid robots, the latest smart home gear, and what exactly is AI doing in everything? Watch our LIVE from the show floor special episode here! Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Antigravity A1 - Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at: clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH------------------------------ Links from the show LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor! - YouTubeCES 2026 Day 1: Smart LEGO Bricks, AI Robots, and Smart Home - YouTubeThe State of Smart Home at CES - YouTubeLEGO Just Announced Its Biggest Innovation Since the MinifigThe Most Revealing Thing About Nvidia’s New Chip Comes Down to the Name (00:00) - Intro (01:36) - Las Vegas (06:44) - Stephen's First CES (15:32) - Humanoid Robots (21:44) - AI Everywhere (24:46) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (26:13) - Sponsor: Antigravity A1 (27:40) - LEGO Smart Bricks (32:08) - Smart Home at CES (40:03) - AR Glasses (41:22) - CES TVs (44:40) - Tech We Brought ★ Support this podcast ★

LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor!

Jan 7, 2026 12 min

We're finally LIVE from the CES show floor in this special bonus episode! Regular weekly show coming tomorrow. ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple in 2026, Launching New Projects, Listener Q&A

Dec 31, 2025 1 hr 6 min

The Apple products we’re most excited for in 2026, special announcements from both our hosts, and we answer listener questions! Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Antigravity A1 - Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year and a FREE month when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------ Links from the show Creative Effort | Jason Aten | SubstackStephen Robles | Shortcuts UniversityHow to Learn with Stephen RoblesSkull Shaver - Pitbull Gold PRO ★ Support this podcast ★

Biggest Tech News of 2025, Our ChatGPT Wrapped, Favorite Tech of the Year

Dec 24, 2025 1 hr 17 min

We look back at the biggest tech news of 2025, plus the U.S. halts new DJI drone imports, our ChatGPT “Wrapped” results, and our tech picks of the year! Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year and a FREE month when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/design, and use code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.------------------------------ Links from the show Jason on Movies on the Side PodcastNelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label PrinterAnker Nano Charging Station, 7-in-1 USB-CThe Task Knife | Grovemade® Elgato Stream Deck +US bans new foreign drone models in a blow to Chinese giant DJI | CNN BusinessChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped | TechCrunchApple warns employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays - 9to5MacInstagram long-form videos and full control of your feed may happenApple Intelligence summaries might get warning labels. That’s not enough. – Six ColorsTikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist | Reuters How Apple Builds Iconic Stores: SVP Deirdre O’Brien Interview! - YouTubeDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; App Store impactApple Invites - YouTubeAfter a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The VergeScarlett Johansson calls for anti deepfake laws after AI video goes viral | The VergeMy Teen Switched to iPhone 16e – Does He Regret It? - YouTubeIn an Email to Customers, Humane Just Delivered a Brutal Lesson in FailureWith Its AI-Powered Alexa+, Amazon Just Put Apple on NoticeOpenAI expands Deep Research to all paying ChatGPT usersHands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It’s DelightfuliOS 19 Redesign Now Widely Rumored - MacRumorsApple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features - 9to5Ma...

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Created by: Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 5, 2026
Episodes: 311
Release period: Weekly
Avg. episode length: 1 hr 15 min
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Language: English

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