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.
    © 2025 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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  • Nintendo Switch 2 Specs and Pre-Order, iOS 18.4 Features, Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok

    Nintendo Switch 2 Specs and Pre-Order, iOS 18.4 Features, Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok
    Apr 3 2025
    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 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 showReview: I Expected the Sigma BF Camera to Be Ridiculous. It Is Surprisingly GoodSofa Podcast Player - Sofa15 NEW iOS 18.4 FeaturesWith iOS 18.4, Apple Quietly Introduced 1 of Its Best Features YetThe Annoying Bug Making Apple Users Very AngryNintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more | The VergeNintendo Switch 2 Accessories 4 Leadership Lessons from the Book Mark Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want You to ReadDonald Trump announces tariffs that could raise the price of almost everything you buy | The VergeAmazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S. - The New York TimesChatGPT is turning everything into Studio Ghibli art | The Verge11 Travel Tech Gear Essentials and AccessoriesThe Better Anker MagSafe Battery (00:00) - Intro(06:45) - Sigma BF Camera(09:37) - Sofa App Adds Podcasts(11:09) - iOS 18.4 Features(13:56) - Mac Setup from iPhone(18:16) - The WORST Bug(21:43) - Nintendo Switch 2(26:03) - 4 Lessons from Meta(26:38) - Sponsor: Notion(28:29) - Tariffs and Tech(34:43) - Amazin Bids for TikTok(41:09) - xAI Acquires X(45:58) - Jason's Travel Tech ★ Support this podcast ★
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    56 mins
  • WWDC 2025 + iOS 19, Apple’s Siri Shakeup, OpenAI Raising $40B, and THAT Signal Group Chat

    WWDC 2025 + iOS 19, Apple’s Siri Shakeup, OpenAI Raising $40B, and THAT Signal Group Chat
    Mar 27 2025
    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 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 showBehind the Mac: Editing Severance | Apple - YouTubeMac - Lumon Terminal Pro - AppleApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9 - AppleApple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - BloombergLossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max - AppleiOS 18.4 Release Candidate comes bundled with over 50 new changes and features [Video] - 9to5MacOpenAI Image Generation with 4oOpenAI Close to Finalizing $40 Billion SoftBank-Led Funding - BloombergMeta scrambled to silence a tell-all book. Now it’s a bestseller. - The Washington PostHere Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal - The AtlanticSignal, WhatsApp, and iMessage: Which Messaging App Is Most Secure?Introducing iOS 19 | Exclusive First Look - YouTubeGurman: Jon Prosser's iOS 19 Mockups 'Aren't Representative' of Redesign - MacRumors8K video recording on the iPhone 17 backed by leaker - 9to5MacApple (AAPL) Explores Turning Watches Into Wearable AI Devices with Cameras - BloombergWhy 23andMe failed to innovate in drugs and health care despite a DNA trove - The Washington PostWelcome to iWebThe Best Website Builder for Mac - RapidWeaver ClassicJason's WebsiteStephen's Website (00:00) - Intro(02:51) - Severance BTS Video(06:52) - WWDC 2025(07:45) - Siri Team Shakeup(13:56) - AirPods Max Update(17:12) - iOS 18.4 Features(20:03) - ChatGPT 4o Images(22:06) - OpenAI's $40B Funding(24:58) - Meta Tell-All Book(30:10) - Don't Use Signal For War Planning(41:32) - iOS 19 Design Rumors(48:17) - Thunderbolt Round(51:25) - Our Personal Site History ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Alexa Will Send Your Recordings to Amazon, M4 MacBook Air vs M4 Pro, Pebble Smart Watches, Pixel 9a Loses Camera Bump

    Alexa Will Send Your Recordings to Amazon, M4 MacBook Air vs M4 Pro, Pebble Smart Watches, Pixel 9a Loses Camera Bump
    Mar 20 2025
    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_D457c2gJoin 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 showM4 MacBook Air vs M3 Pro MacBook Pro – Worth the Trade? - YouTubeApple 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro - B&H PhotoM4 MacBook Air [Affiliate Link]Pixel 9a: The latest A-series phone with Google AI smarts at an unbeatable valueGoogle Pixel 9A Impressions: One Great Spec! - YouTubeApple’s C1 outperforms iPhone 16 with Qualcomm in most benchmarks - 9to5MacGet your new PebbleOS watchApple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhonesEurope is trying to get non-Apple smartwatches to work better with iPhones | The VergeAmazon Is Killing Its Most Important Privacy Option. It All Starts This MonthApple Burns Down Its Benefit of the DoubtFirst look at iPhone 17 Air case shows large camera bar cutout - 9to5MaciPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Allegedly Refer to 'iPhone 17 Ultra' Model - MacRumorsApple will launch new ‘homeOS’ this year, here’s what’s coming - 9to5MacImportant 2025 Plex Updates | Plex (00:00) - Intro(06:31) - Old Tech: iPhone Collection(07:56) - M4 MacBook Air(11:29) - M4 Pro MacBook vs M4 Air(17:03) - Pixel 9a Announced(19:37) - Apple's C1 Chip(20:25) - Pebble Watch Announced(25:22) - Apple and Smart Watches(29:44) - Sponsor: 1Password(31:24) - Migration vs Fresh Start Mac(37:01) - Alexa Recordings Sent To Amazon(42:20) - Are Devices Listening All The Time?(52:36) - Apple and Trust(59:07) - iPhone 17 Rumors(59:53) - HomeOS Coming(01:00:52) - Plex Raising Prices(01:02:46) - macOS App Dots(01:04:54) - iPhone Backs vs Cases(01:07:00) - Stephen's Problem ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 12 mins

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