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Primary Technology

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten

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 150K 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.

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68:33

ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to...

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2025/08/14

The launch of ChatGPT-5 and deprecation of 4o caused blowback among users, Stephen built an entire iPhone app with ChatGPT-5, Perplexity wants to buy Chrome, live translation feature coming to AirPods, Apple planning an AI powered robot, and which tech CEOs would be in the Avengers?Bonus Episode: Healthcare Websites Beat Perplexity Comet. Listen here!------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode

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76:28

Apple Promises to Catch Up on AI, OpenAI GPT-5...

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2025/08/07

Apple’s record Q3 earnings and commitment to invest heavily in AI, upcoming launch of OpenAI GPT-5, Ghost 6.0 launches with fediverse support, and we roast each other’s iPhone Home Screens!Bonus Episode: Stephen’s secret project, Tim Cook’s 24K gold gift to Trump. Listen here!------------------------------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:

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74:37

Apple’s Out of the AI Loop, YouTube Verifies Age with...

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2025/07/31

Google is rolling out AI age verification along with the rest of the internet, Tea data breach reveals sensitive info but it’s still a top downloaded app, Zuckerberg's superintelligence memo, and where is Apple on AI?Bonus Episode: iPad vs Mac for family. Listen here!------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to

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67:00

Apple Sues Leaker Jon Prosser, AI Browsers Are...

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2025/07/24

iOS 26 Beta 4 update brings back glass effects, AppleCare One live signup and walkthrough, OpenAI ChatGPT Agent and why AI browsers can be incredibly useful, Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks, and more!Bonus Episode: CBS Cancels Stephen Colbert - Listen here------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to

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74:09

Is Tim Cook Holding Apple Back? Faster MagSafe...

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2025/07/17

Tim Cook may be CEO of Apple for years to come, but is the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' hurting Apple’s progress? Does Apple need a “product” focused CEO, and what does that even mean? Plus Qi2.2 devices announced, Pixel 10 event scheduled, iPhone 17 colors leaks, Belkin is out of the smart home business, and our food tracking app of choice.Bonus Episode: Jason’s Travel Gear. Listen here!Sponsored by: BzigoDon’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discountBUZZ10 to

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68:54

Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta...

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2025/07/09

Special guest Sara Dietschy joins the show to discuss AI tools, iOS 26 toning down the Liquid Glass, Meta poaches Apple’s head of Foundation Models, Bluesky is trying really hard to be Twitter, and…does Sara keep battery percentage on?Bonus Episode: Sara Dietschy iPhone and Mac preferences. Listen here!------------------------------Sponsored by:1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under

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77:35

Apple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) +...

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2025/07/03

Grammarly acquires Superhuman looking to build an AI productivity suite, Nothing launches its first flagship Phone (3) and over-the-ear headphones, Meta’s Superintelligence initiative, 12-inch MacBook may return, and Apple looking to power Siri with OpenAI or Anthropic rather than it’s internal AI.Bonus Episode: Brave vs Safari. Listen here!Dumpster Siri Image from 9to5Mac-----------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech

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75:59

Apple Took F1 Too Far, iPadOS 26 Features, Are We All...

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2025/06/26

A controversial Apple push-notification, we dive into iPadOS 26 features and second beta, Meta's AI copyright victory and what it means for content creators, macOS FinderGate, and a poignant personal tech story about ChatGPT.Sponsored by:Surfshark: Go to surfshark.com/robles for 4 extra months of Surfshark and use promo code ROBLESBzigo: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discountBUZZ10 to save 10% off------------------------------Bonus EpisodeIs

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72:12

Is iPad a Spork? iOS 26 Liquid Glass Criticism,...

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2025/06/19

iPad is more Mac-like than ever, but should it run full macOS? Recent criticism of Liquid Glass design, more features revealed in iOS 26 beta, OpenAI’s $200 million defense contract, and concerns about the rise of quantity and quality of AI generated video.Note: Video version of this episode will be available at a later date.Sponsored by:1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your

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52:09

Apple’s AI Strategy at WWDC, Apple Park Impressions,...

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2025/06/12

Deeper analysis of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple’s AI strategy at WWDC, Apple execs picking interviews, and Stephen’s experience with self-driving taxis.Bonus Episode: F1 Premiere at Steve Jobs Theater. Listen here!Sponsored by: SurfsharkGo to https://surfshark.com/robles or use code ROBLES at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to

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50:42

WWDC25: iOS 26, Liquid Glass Design, BIG iPad...

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2025/06/10

Highlights from all the announcements at WWDC25, including iOS 26 Liquid Glass Redesign, major Shortcuts updates, and iPad's biggest leap forward, plus macOS Spotlight, and more.Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshowJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start

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66:51

WWDC Wishlist for iOS 26 and macOS, Shortcuts Rumors,...

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2025/06/04

John Gruber announced for the first time in 10 years, there will be no Apple executives at his Talk Show LIVE at WWDC, rumors point to Shortcuts being features at WWDC, and our big feature wishlists for iOS 26, iPad, macOS Tahoe, and more!Sponsored by: AGNTCYBuild with other engineers who care about high quality multi-agent software. Visit AGNTCY.org and add your supportBonus Episode: WWDC behind-the-scenes. Listen here!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the

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75:46

iOS ’26 Rebrand, Sky AI App on Mac, What Apple...

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2025/05/29

Apple may be rebranding iOS ‘26 and all operating systems to match the year, Sky AI app on Mac shows what Apple Intelligence could’ve been, the notifications we allow through, and do we need AI browsers?Bonus Episode: What notifications do we allow? Listen here!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus

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59:35

OpenAI and Jony Ive Join Forces, Google I/O...

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2025/05/22

Jony Ive to oversee software and hardware design at OpenAI with possible hardware in 2026, Google I/O highlights including personal context Gemini, Veo video generation, and Jason goes hands-on with Android XR glasses. Plus, CarPlay Ultra and exciting WWDC news.Bonus Episode: WWDC and Stephen’s Secret Events. Listen here!Sponsored by:AGNTCY: Build with other engineers who care about high quality multi-agent software. Visit AGNTCY.org and add your supportShow Notes via EmailSign up to get

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80:16

You Can Now Airbnb More than Travel, Galaxy S25 Edge,...

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2025/05/15

Airbnb held a live event showing off a new app with experiences and social features, Jason was there live, iOS 18.5 shows Apple hasn’t forgot about Screen Time, Android 16's Material Three redesign, Samsung Starts the thin phone wars, and Stephen reviews his new M4 Max Mac Studio!Take the Primary Tech member benefit poll here!Bonus Episode: Jason keeps meeting famous people, Stephen reviews the Teenage Engineering mic. Listen here!Sponsored by:Insta360 X5: Get the new Insta360 X5 camera

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85:37

John Gruber on AI Replacing iPhone in 10 Years,...

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2025/05/08

Special guest John Gruber joins us to break down Eddy Cue’s statements on AI replacing the iPhone in 10 years, using AI search in Safari, Apple’s continued fight for App Store control, and what we’ll hear about Siri and Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2025.Bonus Episode: John Gruber on iPhone battery percentage, macOS Dock placement, and most importantly, Pencil direction. Listen here!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode

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79:11

Apple Broke the Law, I Was Deepfaked, and Even the...

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2025/05/01

Epic Games got a huge win against Apple, what it means for the App Store and Tim Cook’s leadership, Meta's new Llama 4 AI chat app for iOS, Take It Down Act tries to tackle deepfakes, and Amazon refurb iPhones may be a scam.Take the Primary Tech member benefit poll here!Bonus Episode: Stephen’s Top Secret Trip, Listen here!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch

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82:03

Apple’s Siri Just Lost to Perplexity, iPhone 17 Air...

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2025/04/24

Perplexity voice assistant can now interact with your iPhone, and it’s better than Siri, iPhone 17 Air models reveal an ultra-slim design, Google loses two trials and what it means for Chrome, Search and OpenAI, plus Apple Watch celebrates 10 years since launch.Take the Primary Tech member benefit poll here!Bonus Episode: iPad Needs a Better Keyboard - Listen hereSponsored by:Insta360 X5: Get the new Insta360 X5 camera with user replaceable lens, longer battery life, and 8K video! Use promo

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81:38

OpenAI Social Network, iPadOS 19 to FINALLY Transform...

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2025/04/17

What could an OpenAI social network look like, ChatGPT 4.1 launched, iPadOS 19 is supposedly going to be more Mac-like (is that even a good thing?), Apple Ads are getting wild, and Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta against the FTC.Bonus Episode: Aliens and Newspapers. Listen here!Membership Benefits PollSponsored by: 1Password1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at:

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66:24

iPhone 17 Pro Leak, 15 Years of iPad, Shopify...

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2025/04/10

A leaked iPhone 17 Pro case reveals a massive camera bump, Shopify's AI-focused hiring strategy, How tariffs will affect Apple’s pricing, and we get nostalgic looking back at 50 years of Microsoft.Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/Jntcg0eOg6oJoin the CommunityDiscuss

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