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Primary Technology

Primary Technology

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 89

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

Episode 37

jeudi 29 août 2024Duration 01:15:25

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.

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  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (02:06) - Vertu Phones
  • (07:31) - St. Jude
  • (09:49) - iPhone 16 Event
  • (13:42) - Apple Device Naming
  • (17:51) - Event Predictions
  • (24:47) - iOS 18.1 Photo Clean Up
  • (29:18) - iOS 18 Photo Redesign
  • (34:14) - Apple Intelligence Summaries
  • (39:04) - Apple Staff Transitions
  • (46:23) - Shot On iPhone
  • (51:51) - OpenAI Funding Round
  • (54:34) - How Sentient Is AI?
  • (01:02:48) - ESPN's TV Guide
  • (01:05:09) - Pixel 9 Pro XL
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M4 Mac Mini Rumors, OpenAI “Don’t Sue Us” Deals, What’s on Your Mac Desktop?

Episode 36

jeudi 22 août 2024Duration 58:24

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!

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  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (02:51) - Charger Situations
  • (04:53) - Apple Podcasts on Web
  • (09:43) - On Apple Rumors
  • (14:52) - M4 Mac Mini Rumors
  • (22:47) - Sonos App Debacle
  • (29:32) - Sponsor: 1Password
  • (31:47) - Jason on Beta
  • (33:14) - OpenAI X Conde Nast
  • (38:41) - Anthropic Sued
  • (42:38) - Google Lawsuit
  • (44:26) - Teams for Personal Use?
  • (47:40) - New Waymo Car
  • (48:51) - Mac Desktop Preferences
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Perplexity AI is BS’ing Everyone, Which Mac is Best For Me? visionOS 2.0 is Worth the Beta

Episode 27

jeudi 20 juin 2024Duration 01:17:08

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!

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We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


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  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (04:37) - Dark Panel for TV
  • (07:16) - Perplexity BS'ing Everyone
  • (22:48) - Apple Intelligence Training Data
  • (35:52) - Try Setapp Today!
  • (37:08) - Apple Pay Later Cancelled
  • (38:56) - Humane Ai Pin Troubles
  • (41:43) - Help Me Choose A Mac
  • (47:13) - visionOS 2.0
  • (55:39) - New iOS 18 Discoveries
  • (01:02:33) - Eddy Cue Lore
  • (01:11:06) - Genmoji Super Cycle
  • (01:13:39) - Great Mouse Debate
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Apple Intelligence Explained, Is Siri Actually Getting Better? An Ode to Magic Mouse

Episode 26

jeudi 13 juin 2024Duration 01:21:00

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!

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  • Join 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/join

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We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


Links from the show

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (05:14) - Apple Park Experience
  • (14:07) - Running Betas
  • (18:33) - Siri vs. Apple Intelligence
  • (29:48) - ChatGPT Integration
  • (45:02) - Semantic Index and LLM
  • (52:04) - Apple's Training Data
  • (59:18) - Apple's Reaction to DMA
  • (01:05:00) - macOS Sequoia Continuity
  • (01:07:37) - Elon Musk on Apple Intelligence
  • (01:09:26) - Ai Devices Are Dead
  • (01:14:43) - Magic Mouse Appreciation
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WWDC24 Recap: Apple Intelligence Unveiled, BIG Updates to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and More!

Episode 25

lundi 10 juin 2024Duration 56:46

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!

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Join the Community

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Support the show

  • Join 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/join

Reach out:

We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


Links from the show

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:36) - What We Didn't See
  • (07:13) - Apple Intelligence Explained
  • (26:19) - ChatGPT + Apple Intelligence
  • (31:16) - Apple TV+ Originals
  • (33:19) - visionOS 2.0 Features
  • (39:49) - iOS 18 Features
  • (48:14) - Feature Lightning Round
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iPhone Parental Control Failure, WWDC Community Wishlist, Sonos Ace Review, Apple + OpenAI Deal

Episode 24

jeudi 6 juin 2024Duration 01:24:55

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!

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Join the Community

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We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


Links from the show

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (04:18) - Pencil Tip Direction
  • (07:12) - Apple Screen Time Fail
  • (18:38) - Sonos Ace Headphones
  • (26:04) - Instagram Unskippable Ads
  • (32:35) - Apple Hid Thread in Devices
  • (35:44) - Humane Ai Pin Issue
  • (40:33) - Try Setapp Today!
  • (45:52) - Nvidia Overtakes Apple in Market
  • (53:23) - OpenAI X Apple Deal
  • (01:02:19) - Open Letter on AI Risks
  • (01:06:55) - WWDC Community Wishlist
  • (01:21:16) - Periods Instead of Spaces
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WWDC iOS 18 and Siri Wishlist, News Outlets Make OpenAI Deal, 1,000s of Google Search Documents Leak

Episode 23

jeudi 30 mai 2024Duration 01:27:34

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.

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We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


Links from the show

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (04:05) - WWDC Press Invites
  • (06:56) - Apple "On Background"
  • (11:33) - OpenAI + Vox + Atlantic
  • (17:50) - Google Search Leaks
  • (26:28) - iPhone Durability Tests
  • (28:52) - Apple TV on Android
  • (36:26) - Member Thank You
  • (40:05) - Kino iPhone App
  • (42:03) - What If... for  Vision Pro
  • (45:59) - WWDC 2024 Wishlist
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Microsoft Reignites Mac vs PC War, Scarlett Johansson + OpenAI Controversy, iPhone Badge Hygiene

Episode 22

jeudi 23 mai 2024Duration 01:15:04

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.

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


Links from the show

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (04:41) - Microsoft Copilot+ PCs
  • (12:50) - Mac vs PC War Reignited?
  • (27:30) - OpenAI Vs. Scarlett Johansson
  • (34:39) - Apple Partnership With OpenAI
  • (43:50) - Member Thank You
  • (45:34) - Sonos Ace Headphones
  • (52:15) -  Vision Pro Immersive Content
  • (53:42) - Apple Podcast Rant
  • (01:00:18) - Robles Unit of Measurement
  • (01:07:18) - Pencil Orientation
  • (01:08:37) - iPhone Badges Hygiene
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M4 iPad Pro Hands-On, ChatGPT-4o vs. Google AI Arms Race, “I Liked the Internet”

Episode 21

jeudi 16 mai 2024Duration 01:25:17

We go hands-on with Apple's M4 iPad Pro and why it may be the perfect iPad, OpenAI releases GPT-4o as it races against Google Gemini, Apple announces incredible new accessibility features, and Jason tries to convince Stephen he’s using Apple Pencil wrong.

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We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


Links from the show

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (05:17) - iPad Review Timeline
  • (08:52) - M4 iPad Pro Impressions
  • (22:13) - Tandem OLED + Nano-Texture
  • (29:21) - New Magic Keyboard
  • (35:31) - Member Thank You
  • (37:21) - ChatGPT 4o
  • (48:09) - Google I/O 2024
  • (54:19) - Future of Web Search
  • (01:04:44) - I Liked The Internet
  • (01:13:22) - iOS 18 Accessibility Features
  • (01:16:20) - Apple Pencil Debate
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Why Does iPad Make People Angry? Apple’s Crushing Ad, Creepy Disney + Walmart Deal

Episode 20

jeudi 9 mai 2024Duration 01:21:01

We dive further into discoveries about the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, debate its value against Macs, what we bought from the event, Apple's controversial Crush! ad, Sonos Ace headphones leak, and Jason reveals a startling daily habit.

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]


Links from the show

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (02:33) - iPad Event Redux
  • (05:36) - Nano-Texture Display
  • (15:06) - Current iPad Setup
  • (24:50) - iPads We Bought
  • (29:46) - Is M4 iPad Overpowered?
  • (45:15) - Member Thank You
  • (46:39) - Community iPad Q&A
  • (50:50) - iPad Buying Guide
  • (54:58) - Apple's Crush! Ad
  • (01:06:41) - Sonos Headphones Leak
  • (01:07:18) - Jason's Startling Admission
  • (01:09:32) - Brilliant Smart Home Dying
  • (01:11:58) - Walmart + Disney Ad Deal
  • (01:14:54) - John Ternus as CEO
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