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Primary Technology

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 350K followers across platforms, 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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  1. 1 hr ago ·  Video

    September iPhone Event, Why Bending Spoons Ruins Everything, AI Slop Google Maps

    Apple gears up for its September iPhone event, Google Earth's AI imagery enabled fabricated scenes of bombings, Claude’s models broke containment and even tried to trick real people, and why Bending Spoons ruins everything it touches. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHLinks from the show Kan Do - Stephen's New Task App! (01:00)Apple News Ad - Mastodon post from John GruberMasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats (05:28)Apple Starts Preparing for September iPhone Event - MacRumorsQ3 results: 3D pricing, EGOT timing, and underestimating demand – Six ColorsOne Reason Apple’s Computers Are Mostly Made In China: A Tiny Screw | Texas StandardThe US government just banned Roombas (13:42)X post from Brendan CarrFriend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price | The VergeX post from Avi SchiffmannApple is getting this wrong | OpenAIX post from Sam AltmanYour Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health | The VergeGoogle just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership | The VergeSee how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction (43:12)Anthropic says Claude accidentally hacked real companies too | The VergeRogue AI agents created fake online identities in another hacking attempt | The VergeIncident Report: unsanctioned agent behaviour during cyber testing | AISI WorkBending Spoons to buy Airtable for $1.28B | TechCrunchAfter $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck | TechCrunchEvernote cuts back on free plans, pushing users to upgrade | TechRadarWeTransfer owner snaps up apps, then sacks workers and raises prices - Follow the MoneyEurope’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect | The VergeReddit comment from r/nerdfighters (00:00) - Intro (03:19) - Apple News Ads Are Bad (05:27) - CarPlay in Boats (07:54) - September iPhone Event (11:03) - Instagram's Terrible Browser (13:41) - FCC Bans Robot Vacuums (21:28) - Friend AI Pendent 2 (25:30) - OpenAI's Bizarre Response (37:25) - Sponsor: Framer (39:19) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (40:55) - Google AI Shake Up (43:10) - Google Maps AI Slop (48:08) - Claude Broke Containment (51:36) - Why Bending Spoons is Bad (01:07:24) - Mac Window Habits ★ Support this podcast ★

    September iPhone Event, Why Bending Spoons Ruins Everything, AI Slop Google Maps

  2. 14 hr ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Where Do We Draw the AI Line?

    The Hank Green situation. Reddit comment on r/nerdfighters about Hank Green admitting he used ChatGPT for his latest video https://www.reddit.com/r/nerdfighters/comments/1vbmoj5/comment/p0vzmog/

    Where Do We Draw the AI Line?

  3. 30 Jul ·  Video

    Is Apple Leasing a Good Deal? AI is Jurassic Park, Streamers Try Everything but Make Good Content

    Apple’s new device upgrade program is here and you can lease everything from an Apple Watch to a Mac Studio, Sam Altman says AI has hit the singularity but really it’s more like Jurassic Park, and Stephen made an app. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Decagon.ai - Go to  decagon.ai/primaryto get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: copilot.money/primaryLinks from the show Siri Isn't a Joke Anymore - YouTubeReal or AI? - Instagram ReelApple Upgrade - Lease iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch - AppleApple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product - 9to5Mac (14:08)Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments | The VergeApple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report - 9to5MacFerrari Luce First Drive - Can it Overcome the Looks? - YouTubeAI leaders sign a statement asking the government to do something about automated AI | The VergeAnatomy of a Frontier Lab Agent Intrusion: A Technical Timeline of the July 2026 IncidentAltman: AI Power Must Be Diffused to Prevent Hacks Like Hugging Face - Business InsiderSam Altman says we're in the singularity after AI hackApple and OpenAI Are the Best of Frenemies (55:56)NBCUniversal, YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platformHBO Max Shorts being tested on iPhone users in latest vertical video offensiveApple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report - 9to5MacApple Maps to power navigation experience for Ford UEV Platform - Apple (00:00) - Intro (04:03) - Real or AI? (06:15) - Siri AI Roadtrip (14:04) - Apple Upgrade Program (34:21) - Apple Home Devices (35:10) - Ferrari Luce Test Drive (36:59) - Sponsor: Decagon (38:51) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (40:22) - AI is Jurassic Park (01:02:20) - Peacock X YouTube (01:04:42) - HBO Shorts (01:05:39) - Apple Glasses (01:07:56) - Apple Maps in Ford (01:09:07) - Stephen Built an App ★ Support this podcast ★

    Is Apple Leasing a Good Deal? AI is Jurassic Park, Streamers Try Everything but Make Good Content

  4. 30 Jul ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Xcode is a Nuclear Reactor

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    Xcode is a Nuclear Reactor

  5. 23 Jul ·  Video

    AI Broke Containment, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup, Best Fitness Trackers with Lexy Savvides

    Samsung launches its Galaxy Z Fold 8, passport-style foldable that foreshadows Apple’s iPhone Fold, OpenAI had a model break containment, Apple’s rumored leasing program, and the most accurate fitness trackers with special guest Lexy Savvides! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Subscribe to Lexy's YouTubeFollow Lexy on InstagramTop Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show My First Week With Galaxy Watch Ultra 2! - Lexy's YouTubeThe future of creativity on the internet in a world with AI - YouTubeThe Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical ReproductionSamsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8: I almost forgot it was a foldable | The VergeSamsung Galaxy Fold8 Hands-On: First Look From A Real Fold7 User - YouTubeSamsung’s first ‘Ultra’ foldable is here | The VergeOPPO Find N6 - Ultra Flat, Flexible and Powerful | OPPO GlobalSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a fun new shape for foldables | The VergeSamsung Z Fold 8 (Wide) Impressions: Better Than I Thought! - YouTubeGemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, moreWSJ’s Fitness Tracker Testing (44:26)‎Trackables – Health Tracker App - App Store (50:12)Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like | The VergeOpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation | OpenAIMatt Stockton of Hugging Face on XChina delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance  | The VergeApple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report - 9to5MacApple prepares to kill off iPhone Upgrade ProgramShop Oura Ring 5 (00:00) - Special Guest Lexy Savvides (01:28) - Mailbag (08:00) - Galaxy Unpacked (08:54) - Z Flip 8 (15:18) - Z Fold 8 Ultra (21:02) - Z Fold 8 (28:01) - Gemini AI (33:59) - Galaxy Ultra 2 (34:37) - Sponsor: Claude (36:56) - Sponsor: NordLayer (38:39) - Galaxy Ultra 2 Cont'd (50:41) - Samsung Smart Glasses (54:49) - OpenAI Containment Breach (01:06:45) - Apple Leasing Program (01:11:49) - Personal Tech ★ Support this podcast ★

    AI Broke Containment, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup, Best Fitness Trackers with Lexy Savvides

  6. 23 Jul ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Lexy's Primary Fitness Tracker

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  7. 16 Jul ·  Video

    Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets, Siri AI is Impressive, ChatGPT HomePod?

    Apple bans specific businesses from Maps ads, Siri AI does more than you think, Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret claims, and the ChatGPT app got real bad. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastMovies on the Side Podcast (04:18)Creative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors: Decagon.ai - Go to  decagon.ai/primaryto get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!NordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Siri AI can do WAY more than you think (YouTube)The Tech Stack Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Facebook Marketplace Food Reviews – Gabriel Rivera (Instagram)OpenAI Just Declared ChatGPT as You Know It Dead (Apple News) (42:50)Apple Just Went Public in Its Fight With OpenAI to Protect Its Most Valuable Secrets (Apple News)Primary Tech pin arrives in Gothenburg – Oskar Brodin (Threads)Pocket Casts iOS: HLS Project issues (GitHub)Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads (TechCrunch)"'We have no interest in other companies' secrets' while hiring Jony Ive to make you a device rings pretty hollow." – Stephen Robles (X)The wildest allegations in Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI (TechCrunch)Apple Inc. v. Chang Liu et al. – lawsuit PDF (Daring Fireball)OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple's trade secret theft claims (9to5Mac)Apple Intelligence AI service registered with China's cyberspace regulator (Reuters)OpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this year (The Verge)Netflix among many companies showing interest in acquiring Letterboxd (9to5Mac)Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link coming to Netflix in big deal (The Hollywood Reporter)Decagon – The AI concierge for every customerMeta glasses changed my mind (YouTube) (00:00) - Intro (02:33) - Mail Bag (14:07) - Siri AI Experience (25:12) - Apple Maps Ads (37:56) - Sponsor: Decagon (39:43) - Sponsor: Framer (41:15) - Sponsor: NordLayer (42:47) - ChatGPT App Is Bad Now (53:05) - Apple Sues OpenAI (01:15:00) - Lightning Round (01:17:58) - Personal Tech (01:30:41) - Meta Glasses Review ★ Support this podcast ★

    Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets, Siri AI is Impressive, ChatGPT HomePod?

  8. 16 Jul ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Meta Glasses Review

    Stephen was unfollowed because of this. Stephen's Meta Glasses Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHh0twAIZN4

    Meta Glasses Review
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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 350K followers across platforms, 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
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