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Primary TechnologyThe Great M5 MacBook Pro DEBATE, OpenAI Atlas Browser, M5 iPad Pro ReviewSend us a text In-depth review of M5 iPad Pro, we debate who should get M5 MacBook Pro, OpenAI finally released it’s AI browser Atlas but falls short in areas, iPhone Air demand is scant, and Ai customer support is the worst.------------------------------Send Us a Voice MemoWe want to hear from you! Send us a voice memo that may get played on the show! Click here to submit. ------------------------------Bonus Episode: Stephen quit his job. Listen here!------------------------------Sponsored by:Cle...
2025-10-231h 32
Primary Tech Subscriber EditionStephen Quit His Job We chat about Apple interviews, and Stephen shares a “little” life change.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/bpb5yLpEYwAJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out:Stephen's YouTube Channel@step...
2025-10-2318 min
Primary TechnologyWhat to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily DriverSend us a text iPhone 17 event is on Sept 9 and we break down everything to expect, from iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more, what’s the breakdown of influencers vs journalists invited in-person, Stephen is running iOS 26 on his main iPhone, and MagSafe charging got faster, but at a cost.Relay for St. JudeJoin the Primary Tech X Relay for St. Jude fundraiser and help us meet our $5,000 goal! Click here to donate.Send Us a Voice MemoWe want to hear from you! Send us...
2025-08-281h 05
Primary TechnologyPixel 10 Gets ‘MagSafe,’ Google’s AI Camera Went Too Far, is iPadOS 26 Actually Good?Send us a text Google launches the Pixel 10 lineup, now compatible with MagSafe devices, tons of AI features, Gemini AI coming to smart homes, Notion brings offline features, iPadOS 26 isn’t perfect, and FineWoven making a comeback.Bonus Episode: Stephen’s next app, and deleting iMessages. Listen here!------------------------------Sponsored by:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnologyInsta360 GO Ultra - bag a free Sticky Tabs to help you mount the...
2025-08-211h 02
Primary Tech Subscriber EditionStephen’s Next App, and Deleting iMessages Do you keep Messages for 30 days, or forever? And what about all the attachments? Then, Stephen rants about ChatGPT failing to help him build a new app.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/jzfwjYDEUPEJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm⠀Support the showJoin our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Po...
2025-08-2117 min
Primary TechnologyChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI RobotsSend us a text 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 show notes for your perusal. Click here to...
2025-08-141h 08
Primary TechnologyApple Promises to Catch Up on AI, OpenAI GPT-5 Launch, iPhone Home Screen RoastingSend us a text 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: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Show Notes via Email
2025-08-071h 16
Primary TechnologyApple’s Out of the AI Loop, YouTube Verifies Age with AI, Zuck’s Superintelligence ManifestoSend us a text 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 subscribe.------------------------------Watch on Yo...
2025-07-311h 14
Primary TechnologyApple Sues Leaker Jon Prosser, AI Browsers Are Actually Useful, AppleCare One BundleSend us a text 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 subscribe.------------------------------Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and...
2025-07-241h 06
Primary Tech Subscriber EditionCBS Cancels Stephen Colbert For “financial” reasons, the most-viewed late night show in TV is cancelled by CBS. Who, coincidentally, is trying to merge with Skydance and needs FCC approval. CBS to Cancel 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Citing FinancesDaring Fireball: Curse Not the KingWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/Bwn7Rk7cyVg⠀Join the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm⠀Support the showJoin our member co...
2025-07-2414 min
Primary TechnologyIs Tim Cook Holding Apple Back? Faster MagSafe Coming, iPhone 17 Colors Leak, Google Pixel 10 EventSend us a text 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/discount...
2025-07-171h 14
Primary Tech Subscriber EditionJason’s Florida Trip Tech Bag We discuss the chargers and MagSafe batteries Jason is bringing to Florida and how he keeps his whole family charged!Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/753OfVys2hwJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm⠀Support the showJoin our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or...
2025-07-1710 min
Primary TechnologySara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta Poaches Apple AI Models ExecSend us a text 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 your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytechAGNTCY: Build with other engineers who care...
2025-07-091h 08
Primary TechnologyApple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) + Phone (3), Grammarly AI Work SuiteSend us a text 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 guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Wa...
2025-07-031h 17
Primary TechnologyApple Took F1 Too Far, iPadOS 26 Features, Are We All Just LLMs?Send us a text 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 $100M for AI devs...
2025-06-261h 15
Primary TechnologyIs iPad a Spork? iOS 26 Liquid Glass Criticism, OpenAI $200M Defense DealSend us a text 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.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/primarytechAGNTCY: Build with other engineers who care about high quality multi-agent software. Visit AGNTCY.org and add your su...
2025-06-191h 12
Primary TechnologyApple’s AI Strategy at WWDC, Apple Park Impressions, Hidden iOS 26 FeaturesSend us a text 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...
2025-06-1252 min
Primary TechnologyWWDC25: iOS 26, Liquid Glass Design, BIG iPad Updates, Shortcuts!Send us a text 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 your own conversation, and join the Primary...
2025-06-1050 min
Primary TechnologyWWDC Wishlist for iOS 26 and macOS, Shortcuts Rumors, No Apple Execs at Gruber’s Live Talk ShowSend us a text 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...
2025-06-041h 06
Primary TechnologyiOS ’26 Rebrand, Sky AI App on Mac, What Apple Intelligence Could’ve BeenSend us a text 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 clips at...
2025-05-291h 15
Primary TechnologyOpenAI and Jony Ive Join Forces, Google I/O Highlights, Hands-On with Android XR Smart GlassesSend us a text 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 exactly one email per we...
2025-05-2259 min
Primary Tech Subscriber EditionWWDC and Stephen’s Secret Events Stephen is invited to his FIRST in-person WWDC, and other secret events are discussed.Jason was rejected by Mark CubanWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/jLFLIQ6hqa4⠀Join the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm⠀Support the showJoin our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here...
2025-05-2214 min
Primary TechnologyYou Can Now Airbnb More than Travel, Galaxy S25 Edge, M4 Max Mac Studio ReviewSend us a text 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 with user replaceable lens, longer battery life, and 8K vi...
2025-05-151h 20
Primary TechnologyJohn Gruber on AI Replacing iPhone in 10 Years, Google vs AI Search in Safari, and Siri at WWDCSend us a text 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 show notes for your perusal. Click he...
2025-05-081h 25
Primary TechnologyApple Broke the Law, I Was Deepfaked, and Even the Beach Has AdsSend us a text 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 s...
2025-05-011h 19
Primary Tech Subscriber EditionStephen’s Wild, Top Secret Trip What would you fill your office with if you had unlimited funds? Stephen got to witness just that. Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/rtdYfZTu3uQJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinR...
2025-05-0111 min
Primary TechnologyApple’s Siri Just Lost to Perplexity, iPhone 17 Air Looks Real, Apple Watch 10th BirthdaySend us a text 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 code **PRIMARY** at checkout: https://store.insta360.com/pr...
2025-04-241h 22
Primary TechnologyOpenAI Social Network, iPadOS 19 to FINALLY Transform iPad, Apple Ads Are Getting WeirdSend us a text 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: 1password.com/primarytechShow Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email...
2025-04-171h 21
Primary TechnologyiPhone 17 Pro Leak, 15 Years of iPad, Shopify Requiring Staff to Use AI, How Tariffs Will Affect Apple PricingSend us a text 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 new ep...
2025-04-101h 06
Primary TechnologyNintendo Switch 2 Specs and Pre-Order, iOS 18.4 Features, Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTokSend us a text Nintendo Switch 2 details plus the elaborate pre-order process, iOS 18.4 is out with new features, new podcast app, tariffs and tech, Amazon bids to aquire TikTok, and Stephen takes issues with Jason’s travel tech recommendations.Sponsored by:Notion AI: Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnologyWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/Cg3z7wrAzvUJoin the CommunityDiscuss new ep...
2025-04-0355 min
Primary TechnologyWWDC 2025 + iOS 19, Apple’s Siri Shakeup, OpenAI Raising $40B, and THAT Signal Group ChatSend us a text Apple is shifting its exec team to hopefully fix Siri and Apple Intelligence failings, OpenAI's major funding news and new image generator, iOS 19 to bring visionOS-like redesign to iPhone, Meta’s tell-all book, and a brief history of our websites.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/VfTf-hJe1XsJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin our member community and ge...
2025-03-271h 07
Primary TechnologyAlexa Will Send Your Recordings to Amazon, M4 MacBook Air vs M4 Pro, Pebble Smart Watches, Pixel 9a Loses Camera BumpSend us a text We compare the new M4 MacBook Air to the current M4 Pro MacBook Pro, Google announces Pixel 9a that reverses the camera bump trend, Pebble announces new smart watches, and are your devices really listening to you all the time?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/primarytechWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/LiG_D457c2g
2025-03-201h 11
Primary TechnologyApple’s BROKEN AI Promise, M4 MacBook Air Review, iOS 19 RedesignSend us a text We have M4 MacBook Airs in-hand, we review and compare to MacBook Pro, Mac Studio M3 Ultra reviews are out, iOS 19 may bring a massive redesign across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus, Apple Intelligence Siri features are officially delayed - did Apple break it’s promise?🛒 Sponsored by Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/primaryfree and use code PRIMARYFREE to get started with FREE Salads for two months plus 50% off your first box.------------⭐️ iOS 19 Concept imagery from MacRumors------------📺 Wat...
2025-03-131h 24
Primary TechnologyNew M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio M4 Max vs M3 Ultra, is Mac Pro DEAD?Send us a text Apple announced a new M3 iPad Air, base model iPad which may be the best deal of the week, except for the new M4 MacBook Air, and we compare the M3 Ultra vs M4 Max! Also, is Safari browser acting a little weird for you too?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/primarytechWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus...
2025-03-061h 15