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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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81:24

Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is...

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2026/04/02

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

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88:09

Why Apple Maps Getting Ads is Bad, Humans Win +1 Over...

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2026/03/26

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

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84:33

Is Apple Giving Away MacBook Neos? iOS 26.4 Features,...

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2026/03/19

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

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87:33

MacBook Neo Review, Studio Display XDR Hands-On,...

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2026/03/12

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

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89:59

Who MacBook Neo is For, Studio Display XDR,...

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2026/03/05

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

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70:36

Anthropic vs the Pentagon, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Mac...

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2026/02/26

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

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55:56

Making the Best iPhone Camera App with Ben Sandofsky...

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2026/02/23

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 showInside 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

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91:41

Apple Podcasts Video is Complicated, iOS 26.4 Big...

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2026/02/19

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

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67:44

How Long is Siri Delayed?? AI Ads Are Out of Control,...

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2026/02/12

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

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76:15

OpenClaw’s Dangerous Promise, Apple Teases “New”...

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2026/02/05

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————————SponsorsShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at:

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84:50

Apple Creator Studio Review, Is TikTok Dying? Gemini...

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2026/01/29

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

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75:31

iOS 27 Siri Chatbot, Will Apple Make an AI Pin,...

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2026/01/22

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

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72:51

Is Apple Creator Studio a Good Deal? Gemini to Power...

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2026/01/15

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

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53:09

CES 2026 Highlights: LEGO Smart Brick, Humanoid...

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2026/01/08

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

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12:22

LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor!

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2026/01/07

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

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66:22

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

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2025/12/31

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

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77:47

Biggest Tech News of 2025, Our ChatGPT Wrapped,...

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2025/12/24

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

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88:27

YouTube Gets The Oscars, ChatGPT is Now a Platform,...

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2025/12/18

Oscars ditch traditional TV for YouTube, ChatGPT’s image upgrades are significant, 5.2 launches with an entire app store, Merriam-Webster crowns “slop” as 2025’s word of the year, and who are the players in the battle for your TV.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Udacity - You can try Udacity risk-free for seven days. Head to

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95:37

Is Apple’s Exodus Over? Australia Bans Social Media...

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2025/12/11

Apple Silicon’s Johny Srouji says he’s staying, Australia enforces a sweeping social media ban for kids, Netflix makes a massive $72 billion gamble against YouTube, ChatGPT can use Photoshop for you, and Meta gives you some control over its algorithm.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsMusic by Breakmaster Cylinder------------------------------Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get

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77:24

Apple Products Ranked Correctly, Liquid Glass Creator...

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2025/12/04

Apple design chief Alan Dye exits for Meta, OpenAI sounds a “code red” as Google surges in AI, Sony A7V is out, Bending Spoons may be the tech world’s Thanos, and we rank Apple’s products, but correctly.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsMusic by: Breakmaster Cylinder------------------------------Sponsors:Framer: Start creating for free at framer.com/design, anduse code PRIMARY for a free month

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