Primary Technology

By: Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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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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  • Apple’s BROKEN AI Promise, M4 MacBook Air Review, iOS 19 Redesign

    Apple’s BROKEN AI Promise, M4 MacBook Air Review, iOS 19 Redesign
    Mar 13 2025
    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------------📺 Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/96fBKH7pFXE🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 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: primarytech.memberful.com/join------------Reach out:Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and SpotifyPodcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm------------Links from the showM3 Ultra Mac Studio Review | Tests, Comparisons - YouTubeM3 Ultra Mac Studio: Tested for Creative Pros - YouTubeApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra) first look: a weekend with an $8,000 powerhouse | The VergeThe M3 iPad Air Is Unsurprisingly GoodHands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It’s DelightfuliOS 19 Redesign Now Widely Rumored - MacRumorsSonos has canceled its streaming video player | The VergeDaring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence FeaturesApple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of CupertinoThe 1 Thing Apple Needs to Get Right in 2025 Has Nothing to Do with the Next iPhonePocket Casts web, Mac, and Windows apps are now free to accessJust opened the Files app and saw this harrowing message.Tim Chaten - Mastodon (00:00) - Intro(03:08) - Old Tech(06:00) - M3 Ultra Mac Studio(07:31) - M3 iPad Air(10:46) - M4 MacBook Air Review(30:35) - iOS 19 Redesign(36:40) - Sonos Streaming Box(38:39) - Sponsor: Green Chef(42:22) - Apple Intelligence Siri Delay(50:42) - Apple's Credibility and Promises(01:03:01) - Does Apple Intelligence Matter?(01:14:43) - iCloud Storage Dilemma ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio M4 Max vs M3 Ultra, is Mac Pro DEAD?

    New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio M4 Max vs M3 Ultra, is Mac Pro DEAD?
    Mar 6 2025
    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 bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/C_67N0-uv5QJoin 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@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and SpotifyPodcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fmLinks from the showTim Cook announces iPad Air on XApple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic KeyboardApple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color - Apple5 Things You Should Know About Apple’s New M4 MacBook Air and Mac StudioApple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever - AppleApple announces M3 Ultra—and says not every generation will see an “Ultra” chip - Ars TechnicaDisney’s Apology for Cutting Off the Oscars Before the Biggest Awards Missed the Most Important PointBest Buy and Target CEOs say prices are about to go up because of tariffs | The VergeAfter 21 Years, Microsoft Is Shutting Down Skype. It’s Truly the End of an EraApple reportedly challenges the UK’s secretive encryption crackdown | The Verge (00:00) - Intro(03:20) - Old Tech(05:41) - Why No Apple Event?(11:35) - M3 iPad Air(13:38) - Base Model iPad(17:54) - M4 MacBook Air(30:13) - Sponsor: 1Password(32:13) - 2025 Mac Studio(43:02) - M3 Ultra vs M4 Max(45:11) - Is Mac Pro Dead?(52:04) - WWDC and Apple Displays(01:01:04) - Skype In Memorium(01:03:47) - Apple vs UK Privacy Battle(01:05:47) - Safari Is Being Weird ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Amazon's Alexa+ vs Siri, iPhone 16e Reviews, ChatGPT Deep Research is Actually Great

    Amazon's Alexa+ vs Siri, iPhone 16e Reviews, ChatGPT Deep Research is Actually Great
    Feb 27 2025
    Amazon announced Alexa+ its AI-powered voice assistant that will likely be way better than Siri, iPhone 16e reviews are out at the strangest embargo time, U.S. joins Apple in opposing the U.K.’s push to create a backdoor to iCloud data encryption, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Deep Research is very good.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/ZsA_SR01OOEJoin 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@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and SpotifyPodcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fmLinks from the showMeet the new AlexaWith Its AI-Powered Alexa+, Amazon Just Put Apple on NoticeiPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - YouTubeAdobe launches a Photoshop iPhone app | TechCrunchApple introduces News+ Food - AppleTop 5 iOS 18.4 Beta Features - Ambient Music, Recipes, and Shortcuts Actions! - YouTubeApple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April - AppleApple Original Films announces new documentary event “Bono: Stories of Surrender” - Apple TV+ Press ChatGPT Can Be Used as Default Safari Search Engine With New Extension - MacRumorsApple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection in the United Kingdom to new users - Apple SupportDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor - 9to5MacFive Eyes Intelligence Oversight and Review Council (FIORC)Apple will spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years - AppleMacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPadOpenAI expands Deep Research to all paying ChatGPT users (00:00) - Intro(06:26) - Alexa+ Amazon Event(21:24) - iPhone 16e Reviews(24:27) - Photoshop iPhone App(26:01) - iOS 18.4 News+ Food(31:45) - visionOS 2.4 Features(38:29) - ChatGPT Default Search Safari(43:20) - Apple and US vs UK iCloud Data Protection(51:17) - Apple's $500B US Investment(53:36) - Macrumors Turns 25(56:10) - Buccee's Supercharger(59:51) - ChatGPT Deep Research(01:09:14) - Sports +  Vision Pro ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 16 mins

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