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Primary Technology

Stephen Robles and Jason Atenprimarytech.fm
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 100K on YouTube, 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.

Episodes

OpenAI Future Web Browser, LinkedIn is Mostly AI Posts, BIG Audience AMA!

OpenAI may create it’s own browser to rival Google Chrome, a new test shows more than half of LinkedIn posts are generated by AI, and a huge audience AMA with our top non-techy everyday carries, what 3 Shortcuts would we keep, and more! Sponsored by 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech Get Primary Tech Show Merch! Big thanks to Basic ...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 51

M4 iMac Hands-On, Plan to Break Up Google, Top 5 Holiday Tech Gift Guide!

Netflix failed at live streaming, hands-on with M4 iMac and nano-texture, the DOJ's demand for Google to sell Chrome, and our top 5 picks for the best holiday tech gifts! Sponsored by: Notion AI : Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnology Data Citizens Dialogue Podcast : Hear firsthand from industry titans, innovators, and executives from some of the world's largest companies as they dive into the hottest topics in data. Watch o...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 50

Apple’s AI Home Hub, OpenAI to Launch Agents Automation, Big Updates to Final Cut Pro

Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 with Magnetic Mask, caption transcriptions, and more, OpenAI nearing the launch of AI agents to automate user tasks, Apple's AI Home Hub rumored to come soon, the high barrier to enter the smart home world, and Jason’s wrong about his macOS Dock. Sponsored by: MoFT : Get the MoFT Tripod Stand and Invisible Tripod Wallet on SALE for just 7 days when you use promo code primarytechbf10 at: https://bit.ly/4flajsU HelloFresh : Get 10 FREE meals across 7 boxes with Hell...

Nov 14, 20241 hrEp. 49

Mac mini M4 Review, iOS 18.2 Updates, Apple Intelligence Fails, ChatGPT vs Google Search

We review the new M4 Mac mini, pros and cons of nano-texture displays on the new M4 iMac, visionOS 2.2 beta with ultra-wide Mac display mirroring, Apple Intelligence summaries needs improvement, and why ChatGPT Search is giving Google Search a run for its money. Sponsored by: Data Citizens Dialogues Podcast Hear firsthand from industry titans, innovators, and executives from some of the world's largest companies as they dive into the hottest topics in data. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever yo...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 48

Apple Unveils M4 Mac Mini, New iMac, M4 Max MacBook Pro, and iOS 18.2 Image Playgrounds is Terrifying

Apple releases the new M4 iMac, completely redesigned M4 Mac mini, and new M4 Pro + M4 Max MacBook Pros with a nano-texture display option. Plus, we explore iOS 18.2 beta with Image Playgrounds, Netflix Moments allow users to share clips of movies and shows, tech earnings driven by AI, and Stephen bricks his iPad Pro. Sponsored by: Data Citizens Dialogues Podcast : Hear firsthand from industry titans, innovators, and executives from some of the world's largest companies as they dive into the hot...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 47

iOS 18.2 Brings Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT to iPhone, New iPad Mini Review, AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Test

The latest iOS 18.2 Beta provides a first look at Apple’s ChatGPT integration, Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16, we review the new iPad Mini, test our hearing with AirPods Pro 2, and wonder when Siri will actually get more intelligent. Sponsored by 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/product/xam Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly e...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 46

“New” iPad Mini 7, Robotaxi, Rockets, and the Elon Problem, Apple’s Future CEO

Apple announced a “new” iPad mini doing literally the least, Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft announced, Robotaxi, Space X, and the problem with Elon Musk, subscriptions will be easier to cancel in the future, Apple’s next CEO, and you can pry iTunes Match from my cold dead hands. Sponsored by: HelloFresh Get 10 FREE meals across 7 boxes with HelloFresh when you go to: hellofresh.com/freeprimary Rogue Amoeba Audio Hijack is simply the best way to record audio on your Mac. Through the end of October, ge...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 45

Google’s Doomsday Clock, Apple’s Product Cycle, AI Makes Full Podcasts Now

The DOJ investigating whether Google should breakup, Apple's M4 MacBook Pro leaked, Notebook LM generating whole podcasts with AI, satellite messaging during hurricane season, and the “right” pocket for your iPhone. Sponsored by: Notion AI : Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnology Rogue Amoeba : Audio Hijack is simply the best way to record audio on your Mac. Through the end of October, get 20% off Audio Hijack or any Rogue Am...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 44

OpenAI Raises $6.6B, October Apple Event, More Sites Testing Paywalls, Jason Tries Full Self-Driving

OpenAI’s $6.6B funding round is the largest in history, iPadOS 18 still not release for M4 iPad Pro, what’s going on with Apple software, possible October Apple event, CNN and The Verge possible paywalls, and Jason takes Tesla’s Full Self Driving on a 250-mile road trip. Sponsored by: Rogue Amoeba Audio Hijack is simply the best way to record audio on your Mac. Through the end of October, get 20% off Audio Hijack or any Rogue Amoeba bundle when you visit: macaudio.com/primarytech and use the pro...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 43

Meta Orion AR Glasses, MKBHD’s App Fail, iPhone 16 Pro One Week Review

Meta shows off its prototype AR glasses, a must-change setting on watchOS 11, Marques Brownlee's ‘Panels’ app draws all the schadenfreude, our review of iPhone 16 Pro after one week, Jony Ive teams up with OpenAI to make a gadget Stephen will surely buy, and recent departures from OpenAI. Sponsored by 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/primaryt...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 42

iPhone 16 Reviews, AirPods 4 Hands-On, Instagram Teens Explained, ChatGPT Can Reason Now

Early reviews of iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are out and we highlight the big camera upgrades, we have AirPods 4 in-hand and review their noise cancelling compared to AirPods Pro 2, why Instagram's latest safety feature for teens may fall short, ChatGPT has a model that can now reason , and we roast iPhone docks from the community! Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversat...

Sep 19, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 41

iPhone 16 Pre-Orders, iOS 18.2 and Apple Intelligence, Taylor Swift Responds to AI Deepfake

We cover more details from the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch lineup, iOS 18.2 and Apple Intelligence coming later this year, M4 Mac mini and what we hope to see at an October event, Taylor Swift responds to AI deepfake, the legacy of James Earl Jones, and Jason’s unboxing surprise! Sponsored by 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech Donate ...

Sep 12, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 40

Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4: LIVE Event Recap

Our LIVE broadcast recapping everything Apple announced at its Glowtime event, including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and few misses too. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm Support the show Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus ...

Sep 09, 202456 minEp. 39

Apple iPhone 16 Event Preview, Oprah's AI TV Special with MKBHD, Pixel 9 Pro Review

We preview everything you can expect from next week’s Glowtime Apple event, including iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and Apple Watch X rumors, plus discuss Oprah’s controversial AI television special, Stephen reviews the Pixel 9 Pro, and EU’s browser shenanigans is getting ridiculous. Donate to St. Jude Join us and Relay.fm in supporting St. Jude's Children's hospital throughout the month of September! Our Primary Tech goal is $1,000 and we need YOUR help. Learn more and donate at: https://tiltify.com/@p...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 38

iPhone 16 Event Invites, iOS 18.1 Photo Clean Up, How Sentient is AI?

Apple announces “It’s Glow Time” event for September 9 where we expect to see iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and more, we dive into iOS 18.1's Photo Clean Up feature, how sentient is AI right now, and Stephen is dabbling with a Pixel 9 Pro XL. Donate to St. Jude Join us and Relay.fm in supporting St. Jude's Children's hospital throughout the month of September! Our Primary Tech goal is $1,000 and we need YOUR help. Learn more and donate at: https://tiltify.com/@primarytechshow/relay Watch on YouTube!...

Aug 29, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 37

M4 Mac Mini Rumors, OpenAI “Don’t Sue Us” Deals, What’s on Your Mac Desktop?

Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, we discuss rumors and the forthcoming M4 Mac Mini, Sonos CEO on reverting to the old app, Condé Nast's new partnership with OpenAI, and personal tech covers how we use our Mac Desktops! Sponsored by 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/product/xam Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episode...

Aug 22, 202458 minEp. 36

Google Pixel 9 Event, How Much AI Photos Is Too Much? Apple vs Patreon Creators

Google announced its Pixel 9 lineup along with numerous Gemini features built-in, Pixel’s new Magic Editor may take AI photography a bit too far, Apple’s 30% cut of Patreon subscriptions will hurt creators, Sonos may backpedal its app redesign, and Jason has *the worst* take on nightstand chargers. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/eF2fi99ZKRA Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary T...

Aug 15, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 35

Google is a ‘Monopolist’ Judge Rules, Apple Search Engine Play, X is Grasping at Straws

We explore Apple's record-breaking quarterly results and increasing services revenue, a judge's ruling on Google as a monopolist in US antitrust case, Apple is definitely making a search engine, X CEO Linda Yaccarino promises to sue advertisers for boycotting the platform, iOS 18 beta reveals a Thanos snap feature for ads, and Google kills yet another product. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss ne...

Aug 08, 202459 minEp. 34

What Exactly Is Friend AI? Interview with Adam Lisagor and Kailee McGee

After getting burned by Humane’s Ai Pin and Rabbit R1, we’ve been skeptical of AI gadgets. But a new device called Friend entered the chat, so we interviewed Adam Lisagor of Sandwich Video and “Friend” trailer director Kaylee McGee about their first hand experience with this new type of AI wearable. We get pretty philosophical too, like free will kind of stuff. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss n...

Aug 06, 202444 minEp. 33

Apple Intelligence Deep-Dive, OpenAI’s SearchGPT, More Weird AI Gadgets Coming

We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia, OpenAI announces SearchGPT prototype, Epic CEO has the worst Find My take, Logitech CEO wants to sell you a subscription mouse and apparently doesn’t care about smart home, Instagram’s AI creator doppelgängers feature, and our go-to Apple Watch bands! Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, ...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 32

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, Y2k Came 24 Years Late, Has Netflix Won the Streaming Wars?

CrowdStrike takes down 8.5 million PC’s, Apple Maps now on the web, new  Vision Pro immersive experiences, Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, and is Netflix really the top streaming service? Sponsored by 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/product/xam Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/GEfhP...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 31

Samsung Clones AirPods + Apple Watch Ultra, Zombie Apple Blogs, Are Folding Phones a Thing?

Samsung announced new phones, AirPo…we mean Galaxy buds, and an Apple Watch Ultra clone, TUAW Apple blog made into an AI content farm by bad actors, Apple Intelligence may not come until 2025, and why you should try an iPhone clean slate. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm Support the show Jo...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 30

Figma’s AI Debacle, Smart Home Setups, Trying to Avoid the Boox Palma

Apple Vision Pro launches in more countries and it seems to be reaching non-tech people, Figma's controversial AI tool, Apple's new role on OpenAI's board, Jason tries to convince Stephen not to buy a Boox Palma, and we dive into our smart home setups! Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/nh18NZ6kkLU Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm Suppo...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 29

Apple Intelligence Not Coming to EU, RCS Live in iOS 18 Beta, Official Olympic Recaps with AI Voice

The latest beta of iOS 18 officially brings RCS support to iPhone, Apple Intelligence won’t be coming to Europe due to the DMA, EU sues Apple and Microsoft, some nostalgia for Skype, and the AI version of Al Michaels we offer Olympic recaps on Peacock. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/pTHBu9Md5Mc Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm Suppo...

Jun 27, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 28

Perplexity AI is BS’ing Everyone, Which Mac is Best For Me? visionOS 2.0 is Worth the Beta

We explore WIRED's in-depth critique of Perplexity, from ignoring websites’ request not to scrape content and making stuff up entirely, Apple's new on-device and server foundation models were training on…everything? And a sneak peek into Apple's visionOS 2.0 and iOS 18 with new discoveries! Try Setapp Today! Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commissio...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 27

Apple Intelligence Explained, Is Siri Actually Getting Better? An Ode to Magic Mouse

We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence, what it means for Siri on older devices, insights from The Talk Show on Apple’s training models, plus, Continuity in macOS Sequoia, and a defense of Magic Mouse! Try Setapp Today! Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commission when you sign up! Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus cli...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 26

WWDC24 Recap: Apple Intelligence Unveiled, BIG Updates to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and More!

We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence coming this Fall to iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, Apple’s integration of ChatGPT, new personalization options coming to iPhone with Home Screen and Control Center updates, Apple Vision Pro getting visionOS 2.0, and all coming LIVE from Apple Podcast Studio! Try Setapp Today! Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commission...

Jun 10, 202457 minEp. 25

iPhone Parental Control Failure, WWDC Community Wishlist, Sonos Ace Review, Apple + OpenAI Deal

Apple had a serious flaw in its Screen Time parental controls for years, Nvidia surpasses Apple's market value, partnership between Apple and OpenAI imminent, and our community’s WWDC wishlist! Try Setapp Today! Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commission when you sign up! Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at:...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 24

WWDC iOS 18 and Siri Wishlist, News Outlets Make OpenAI Deal, 1,000s of Google Search Documents Leak

Apple WWDC press invites go out and we run down our wishlist for all things iOS 18, Siri, and more! Plus, new licensing deals between The Atlantic, Vox Media, and OpenAI, and Google confirms the authenticity of thousands of leaked Search API documents. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm Suppo...

May 30, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 23

Microsoft Reignites Mac vs PC War, Scarlett Johansson + OpenAI Controversy, iPhone Badge Hygiene

Microsoft announced new Copilot+PCs with AI features like Recall that keeps record of everything you see, Scarlett Johansson takes on OpenAI for an eerily similar voice to Her, Apple's potential OpenAI integration, new Sonos Ace headphones officially announced, and Stephen shares some…thoughts on Apple Podcasts. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow Join the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join...

May 23, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 22
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