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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.

  1. WWDC 2025 + iOS 19, Apple’s Siri Shakeup, OpenAI Raising $40B, and THAT Signal Group Chat

    4 DAYS AGO

    WWDC 2025 + iOS 19, Apple’s Siri Shakeup, OpenAI Raising $40B, and THAT Signal Group Chat

    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 Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport 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/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 Spotify Podcast 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 show Behind 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 ★

    1h 7m
  2. Sigma BF Camera Review

    4 DAYS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Sigma BF Camera Review

    Jason has the Sigma BF in-hand and shares some of the incredible imagery, and some quirks, of this beautiful camera. Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow )⠀ Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) 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 ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join ) Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten ) We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W )Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    17 min
  3. Alexa Will Send Your Recordings to Amazon, M4 MacBook Air vs M4 Pro, Pebble Smart Watches, Pixel 9a Loses Camera Bump

    20 MAR

    Alexa Will Send Your Recordings to Amazon, M4 MacBook Air vs M4 Pro, Pebble Smart Watches, Pixel 9a Loses Camera Bump

    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 Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport 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/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 Spotify Podcast 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 show M4 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 ★

    1h 12m
  4. Can the Severance Finale Pay Off?

    20 MAR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Can the Severance Finale Pay Off?

    Big Severance S2 finale is this week, but can the payoff live up to the hype? And will the eventual series finale pay off all the lore? Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) 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 ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join )⠀ Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten )⠀ We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W )Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    19 min
  5. Apple’s BROKEN AI Promise, M4 MacBook Air Review, iOS 19 Redesign

    13 MAR

    Apple’s BROKEN AI Promise, M4 MacBook Air Review, iOS 19 Redesign

    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 Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm 💸 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: 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 Spotify Podcast 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 show M3 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 ★

    1h 25m
  6. Why Cellular Macs Need to Happen

    13 MAR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Why Cellular Macs Need to Happen

    Everyone says hotspot tethering from iPhone is “fine,” but we make a case for built-in cellular on Macs. Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) 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 ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join )⠀ Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten ) We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W )Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    8 min
  7. New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio M4 Max vs M3 Ultra, is Mac Pro DEAD?

    6 MAR

    New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio M4 Max vs M3 Ultra, is Mac Pro DEAD?

    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/primarytech Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/C_67N0-uv5QJoin the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport 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/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 Spotify Podcast 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 show Tim 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 ★

    1h 15m
  8. Sigma BF is NOT the Camera Apple Would Make

    6 MAR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Sigma BF is NOT the Camera Apple Would Make

    Sigma announced a beautiful new camera, the BF, and everyone’s saying it’s the camera Apple would have made. Jason has a better take. * BF | CAMERAS | PRODUCTS | Sigma ( https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/ ) * Apple QuickTake - Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_QuickTake ) Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) 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 ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join ) Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten ) We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W ) Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    10 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 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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    Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    136
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    © 2025 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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    Primary Technology
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