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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 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.

  1. Apple Creator Studio Review, Is TikTok Dying? Gemini Keeps Winning

    4D AGO

    Apple Creator Studio Review, Is TikTok Dying? Gemini Keeps Winning

    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 get 30% OFF an annual plan!Copilot Money - Limited-time get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the show I Tested Apple’s New Creator Studio for 2 Weeks - YouTubeApple’s Rumored AI Pin Forces a Simple Question: What Do People Actually Want?Apple’s Creator Studio Isn’t an Adobe Killer. It’s Something Else EntirelyApple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability - AppleA brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference - 9to5MacSebastiaan de With on Bluesky@stroughtonsmith - MastodonTesla Finally Announced the End of an EraI Bought an 11-Year-Old Tesla in 2024 — Worth It? - YouTubeApple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows - MacRumorsGoogle adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome | The VergeMoltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStoriesSonos unveils its first new hardware product in over a year - 9to5MacOpenAI is working out how much to charge for ChatGPT ads | The VergeTikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes - MacRumorsDisgruntled TikTok Users Turn To UpScrolled—Which Outranks TikTok On App Store ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 25m
  2. Do Rewards Programs Work?

    4D AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Do Rewards Programs Work?

    Jason has inside info on Startbucks’ new rewards program, and Stephen brags about one place he’s a *premiere* customer.

    16 min
  3. iOS 27 Siri Chatbot, Will Apple Make an AI Pin, YouTube Shorts Are Getting Worse

    JAN 22

    iOS 27 Siri Chatbot, Will Apple Make an AI Pin, YouTube Shorts Are Getting Worse

    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 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 sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the show Stephen's Shortcut CommunityJason's Creative Effort NewsletterMorning Routine Shortcut MentionedApple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27 - 9to5MaciOS 27: Apple (AAPL) to Revamp Siri as Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot - BloombergApple Spent Years Downplaying AI Chatbots. Now Siri Is Becoming OneApple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri - BloombergGoogle X Apple Gemini StatementApple Developing AirTag-Sized AI Pin With Dual Cameras - MacRumorsOpenAI aims to debut first device in 2026, exec tells AxiosApple AI Pin Joke AnnouncementSamsung Galaxy S26 battery pack leak points to Qi2 charging support | The VergeYouTube CEO Neal Mohan Addresses AI Slop in 2026 Letter to CreatorsYouTubers will be able to make Shorts with their own AI likenesses | The VergeCover your eyes: Netflix vertical video is coming this year - 9to5MacNetflix revises Warner Bros. bid to an all-cash offer | The VergeThreads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind | The VergeThreads rolls out ads to all users worldwide | TechCrunchSony’s TV business is being taken over by TCL | The VergeHow ChatGPT Became My Most Useful Creative Tool ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 16m
  4. Gemini vs ChatGPT

    JAN 22 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Gemini vs ChatGPT

    Which is the best AI app for web search, summarizing, and should you stick with one long-term for context and history?

    16 min
  5. Is Apple Creator Studio a Good Deal? Gemini to Power Siri, ChatGPT Health Launches

    JAN 15

    Is Apple Creator Studio a Good Deal? Gemini to Power Siri, ChatGPT Health Launches

    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 here!1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------ Links from the show Creative Effort - Podcast - Apple PodcastsApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearWith Its Google Gemini Deal, Apple Just Made Its Most Intelligent Move YetApple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declinedWhat Will Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Be? Our Roundup of Best Guesses - Business InsiderGemini's new Personal Intelligence will look through your emails and photos - if you let it | ZDNETApple Health integration launches in new ‘ChatGPT Health’ feature - 9to5MacChatGPT TranslateIntroducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - AppleSome Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive Every New Feature Without a Subscription - MacRumorsVerizon outage: With service restored, here's everything that's happened so far | TechRadar2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O. - The New York TimesVerizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule - Ars TechnicaX claims it has stopped Grok from undressing people, but of course it hasn’t | The VergeTSMC extends record quarter, profit jumps 35% on robust AI chip demandAlphabet hits $4 trillion market capitalization Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunchShortcuts Community | Digg | DiggNetflix’s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin | The VergeNissan is among the first to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US | The VergeCARROT Weather for iOS and AndroidApple: You (Still) Don’t Understand the Vision Pro – Stratechery by Ben Thompson ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 13m
  6.  Vision Pro Needs Live Events

    JAN 15 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

     Vision Pro Needs Live Events

    The Lakers game was the first live broadcast, fully immersive experience on  Vision Pro, and Apple may have held it wrong.

    11 min
  7. CES 2026 Highlights: LEGO Smart Brick, Humanoid Robots, What is AI Doing?

    JAN 8

    CES 2026 Highlights: LEGO Smart Brick, Humanoid Robots, What is AI Doing?

    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 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnology------------------------------ Links from the show LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor! - YouTubeCES 2026 Day 1: Smart LEGO Bricks, AI Robots, and Smart Home - YouTubeThe State of Smart Home at CES - YouTubeLEGO Just Announced Its Biggest Innovation Since the MinifigThe Most Revealing Thing About Nvidia’s New Chip Comes Down to the Name ★ Support this podcast ★

    53 min
  8. Creative Effort, Jason’s New Podcast

    JAN 8 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Creative Effort, Jason’s New Podcast

    Behind-the-scenes of Jason’s new podcast, Creative Effort, and his first episode with Nate Baranowski. Creative Effort Substack https://creativeeffort.substack.com Creative Effort on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-effort/id1865014092?i=1000743791589 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5J9asMaOIcgeIb239SlBtO?si=KTuJW7MAQfmiJsDXMfjRIQ&t=156 Pocket Casts https://pca.st/episode/ea3c7594-a22f-4d8a-8dba-c5355c2a2e53

    16 min
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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 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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    Primary Technology
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    Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    228
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    © 2026 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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