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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. Anthropic vs the Pentagon, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Mac Backup Strategy

    5 HR AGO

    Anthropic vs the Pentagon, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Mac Backup Strategy

    Samsung Galaxy S26 event with new Privacy Display features on the Ultra, will AI finally be able to order DoorDash, Anthropic's Pentagon negotiations, Perplexity Computer announces, Sonos trying to fix its app, and our MAc backup “strategies.” Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the show Toyota Customer ServiceApple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws | TechCrunchSamsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature! - YouTubeGoogle Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you with new agentic AI features | The VergeAcme WeatherInside Anthropic’s existential negotiations with the Pentagon | The VergeWhen Perplexity's Comet AI browser will come to iPhonePerplexity may have built a better OpenClaw | The Deep View Apple Can’t Ignore This Anymore - YouTubeYouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play | TechCrunch1Password is going up in price | The VergeDJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports | The VergeSonos plans to fix its biggest iOS hurdle with a new Live Activities feature - 9to5MacParachute Backup– Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 11m
  2. Apple Podcasts Video is Complicated, iOS 26.4 Big Changes, Ring is Manifesting Minority Report

    19 FEB

    Apple Podcasts Video is Complicated, iOS 26.4 Big Changes, Ring is Manifesting Minority Report

    New Apple hardware coming at March 4 “experience,” Apple Podcasts adding video in iOS 26.4 is more complicated then you think, Google I/O announced, RAM is becoming a real problem, and Amazon Ring may track more than just lost dogs. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Transistor.fm: The best podcast host, get 20% OFF your first year of hosting at: transistor.fm/beardfmFramer: Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% OFF an annual Pro plan1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------ Links from the show Stephen's Video on Apple Podcasts iOS 26.4 VideoApple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect - MacRumorsApple Music in iOS 26.4: Five new features coming to iPhone - 9to5MaciOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini - MacRumorstvOS 26.4 adds new 'Continuous Audio Connection' on Apple TV - 9to5MacApple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone | The VergeApple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts - AppleHow to publish video on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsPodcast hosting providers - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsGoogle I/O 2026 set for May 19-20Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10A Impressions: (Never) Seen This Before - YouTubeExclusive: OpenAI Has Poached Instagram’s Celebrity Whisperer | Vanity FairOpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI | The VergeThe RAM shortage is coming for everything you care about | The VergeRing cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage - Ars TechnicaRing’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows | The VergeWarner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final OfferUniFi Travel Router - Ubiquiti Store Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview | The VergeAirport Codes: The Accidental System - YouTubeRep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature - YouTube ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 32m
  3. How Long is Siri Delayed?? AI Ads Are Out of Control, Jony Ive Designed a Ferrari

    12 FEB

    How Long is Siri Delayed?? AI Ads Are Out of Control, Jony Ive Designed a Ferrari

    Super Bowl AI ads are probably why RAM is so expensive, ChatGPT ads are here, Apple’s Siri update with Gemini is delayed “again,” Ferrari’s first EV with Jony Ive-designed interior, and a wild  Vision Pro experiment. Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------ Sponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro, which includes access to Claude Code at: claude.ai/primaryCleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH------------------------------ Links from the show Stephen's Vision Pro Experiment - YouTubeAn app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera | The VergeBen Affleck & Jennifer Aniston Star In 'Good Will Dunkin’ Super Bowl Ad - YouTubeJurassic Park... Works | Big Game Commercial 2026 | Xfinity - YouTubeArtlist’s Official Big Game Commercial 2026 - YouTubeYouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles - MacRumorsChatGPT’s cheapest options now show you ads | The VergeHere are the brands bringing ads to ChatGPT | The VergeiOS 26.3 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here - 9to5MacApple’s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27 - BloombergDaring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence FeaturesApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearBlastDoor for Messages and IDS - Apple SupportApple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start and Season 4 (Exclusive)Ferrari’s first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive | The VergeGoogle Photos brings 'Create with AI' templates to iPhoneOpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027 - MacRumorsAirDrop-Quick Share Interoperability Expanding to More Android Phones - MacRumorsMeta launches AI algorithm personalization feature for ThreadsTikTok launches an opt-in Local Feed in the US leveraging users' precise location | TechCrunchCoinbase rolls out AI tool to 'give any agent a wallet' | The Block ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 8m
  4. OpenClaw’s Dangerous Promise, Apple Teases “New” Innovations, Social Network for AI Agents

    5 FEB

    OpenClaw’s Dangerous Promise, Apple Teases “New” Innovations, Social Network for AI Agents

    Apple shatters revenue records, Tim Cook teases new innovations coming this year, Walmart hits $1T market cap, everyone’s still pouring money into AI, and OpenClaw’s “skills” have serious security concerns. Stephen's Newsletter SignupAd-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads———————— Sponsors Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/primary————————Links from the show Mac Power Users - RelayApple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales – Six ColorsWhile Everyone Else Tries to Replace the iPhone, Apple Just Had Its Best Quarter EverNew Mac configurator may point to separate CPU and GPU options - 9to5MacTim Cook hints at ‘never been seen’ innovations coming this year - 9to5MacMeta (META) Q4 2025 earnings185 Billion Reasons Google Isn’t Worried AI Will Kill SearchGoogle's subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue | TechCrunchIt Took 64 Years to Build Walmart. It Took 3 Years to Turn It Into a $1 Trillion Tech CompanyXcode moves into agentic coding with deeper OpenAI and Anthropic integrations | TechCrunchOpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare | The VergeHumans are infiltrating the social network for AI bots | The VergeAnthropic's 'Dishonest' Ads Clearly Struck a Nerve With Sam AltmanExpect more upsells and subscription bundles from Apple, Creator Studio was just the start - 9to5MacNow anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs | The VergeAirTag 2 Has Wild Range! #tech #airtag - YouTubeGoogle announces Pixel 10a with completely flat cameraAlexa Plus is now available to everyone in the US | The VergeApple Sports for iPhone updated with PGA, LPGA, and more - 9to5MacThe SpaceX-xAI Merger Isn't About Data Centers in Space. It's About Bailing Out Musk's Biggest GambleShortcuts Team Lead HiringGemini Mac App Tweet ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 16m

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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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