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Stephen Robles and Jason Aten

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.

  1. 4 days ago ·  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

  2. 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?

  3. 9 Jul ·  Video

    Microsoft’s XBOX Problem, iOS 27 Beta 3, Meta Glasses Are…Good?

    Siri appears to gain third‑party app powers in iOS 27 beta 3, Microsoft lays off almost 5,000 people, many in the XBOX devision, physical media may be dead, and maybe I don’t hate Meta glasses. 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/PRIMARYTECHNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show ‎Jason's Appearance on Apple TV (at 15:21)The Official Website of Billie Jean KingSiri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta - 9to5MacNew Reminders IconI'm disappointed Apple will charge for AI camera features in the Home appMicrosoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales | TechCrunchPlayStation finally breaks silence amid physical disc furySony erases digital content from libraries; we're reminded we don’t own what we buy - Ars TechnicaApple Responds To Disappearing iTunes Movie Purchases IssueSamsung finally confirms Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 | MashableGoogle announces Pixel 11 launch event in August | The VergeNetflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others | TechCrunchApple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips - AppleApple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier - 9to5MacPocket Casts update brings three new features, including CarPlay chapter artwork - 9to5MacAnthropic is launching Claude Cowork on mobile and web | The VergeOpenAI releases new voice models for more natural live conversations | TechCrunchMeta Ray-Ban glasses brick the camera if you mess with recording light | MashableMeta is reportedly working on smart glasses that would be recording all the time | The VergeSchlage Sense Pro Review: Fastest Apple Home Lock? - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (03:12) - Jason on Apple TV (08:04) - iOS 27 Beta 3 (25:47) - Microsoft's XBOX Problem (30:21) - PlayStation Drops Physical Discs (45:20) - Sponsor: Framer (47:09) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (48:48) - Sponsor: NordLayer (50:31) - Samsung Unpacked (52:02) - Pixel 11 Event (53:09) - Netflix Shorts (54:53) - Apple Chips and RAM (59:20) - Pocket Casts Update (01:04:09) - Claude Cowork on Mobile (01:08:55) - OpenAI Voices (01:10:25) - Meta Glasses Review (01:35:16) - 3 iPads on a Plane ★ Support this podcast ★

    Microsoft’s XBOX Problem, iOS 27 Beta 3, Meta Glasses Are…Good?

  4. 2 Jul ·  Video

    Is AI Actually Making Products We Love Better?

    Creator Studio gets new tricks, Gemini Spark on macOS, Meta glasses come with a catch, more Apple Pricing details, and is AI making apps we love better…or worse? 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: Keeper - Get60% off personal and family plans at: keepersecurity.com/PRIMARYFramer - 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/primarytechnology   Links from the show Joe Lion on Mastodon: "Memory is a commodity"Labor unveils new powers, penalties to strengthen social media ban for under-16sMeta contractors posed as teens to prompt rival chatbots about suicide, sex, and drugsArtem on X: Looks like the next Apple Watch might have camerasThere has never been a better time to buy an iPhoneApple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connectedMeta is adding 'rate limits' and a soft paywall to its smart glassesGemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automationUse the 1Password MCP Server to manage your 1Password Environments (beta)Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 as a cheaper way to run agentsClaude Fable 5 cleared to return as US lifts Anthropic's export control restrictionNadav Keyson on X: Introducing Riverside 2.0Dropbox Fax (formerly HelloFax): Send and receive fax online securelyOpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory dramaOpenAI teases Codex-branded hardware collaboration, here's what to expectWhatsApp now lets you reserve usernamesSupreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independenceSouth Korean tech giants commit over $550B to ease 'RAMageddon'Daring Fireball: The Supreme Court rules law enforcement's use of a 'geofence warrant' was a 'search'Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal in Epic Games App Store fightParker OrtolaniFormula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix 2026 (00:00) - Intro (13:07) - Apple Pricing Updates (22:28) - New Final Cut Features (26:26) - Meta Glasses Subscription (28:14) - Gemini Spark on Mac (32:58) - Sponsor: Keeper (34:59) - Sponsor: Framer (37:09) - Sponsor: NordLayer (38:57) - Riverside 2.0 and AI Creep (01:01:07) - Lightning Round (01:11:46) - Toy Story 5 ★ Support this podcast ★

    Is AI Actually Making Products We Love Better?

  5. 25 Jun ·  Video

    Apple’s Price Increase is Here, $25K Slate Truck EV, Has Zuck Had an Original Idea?

    Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, a $25,000 modular truck EV, Meta launches more smart glasses, and follow-up on the UK social ban. 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: Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryFramer - 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 Stephen's Affiliate Prime Day DealsApple's Price Increase is Here - Jason's ArticleApple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more - 9to5MacGTA VI finally gets a price tag | The VergeThe Blank Slate Truck Slate Truck First Look: The $25,000 Modular EV! - YouTubeWe’re Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta GlassesSteam Machine Review: Is Valve’s $1,049 Console/PC Hybrid Worth It?Is the Steam Machine worth the… - The Vergecast - Apple PodcastsTim Cook says prices of Apple devices will jump amid memory chip shortage - ABC NewsOpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom | TechCrunchSocial Reckoning Trailer: Jeremy Strong Is Facebook's Mark ZuckerbergtvOS 27 beta leaks clues that Siri AI is coming to future Apple TVs and HomePods | MacworldGoogle is finally opening the Play Store to outside payments | The VergeIntroducing Lettera: A Native Markdown Editor for Mac, Now in BetaZuckerberg reportedly wants a Polymarket clone — but without real money | The VergeInstagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app | TechCrunchOpenAI denies allegations that ChatGPT is to blame for a teenager's suicide (00:00) - Intro (05:33) - Apple Price Hike (16:54) - GTA VI (19:16) - Slate EV Truck (24:03) - Meta Glasses (32:34) - Steam Console (39:20) - OpenAI Made a Chip (41:40) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (43:05) - Sponsor: Framer (44:44) - Sponsor: NordLayer (49:29) - tvOS 27 Updates (59:18) - Google Play App Fees (01:07:50) - Meta Polymarket (01:11:01) - UK Social Ban (01:27:47) - Prime Day ★ Support this podcast ★

    Apple’s Price Increase is Here, $25K Slate Truck EV, Has Zuck Had an Original Idea?

  6. 18 Jun ·  Video

    Did Siri Just Win the AI Race? Snap’s $2,200 AR Glasses, UK Social Ban for Teens

    SPECS AR glasses announced, more discoveries from WWDC26, Google’s new Gemini speaker, Fox buying Roku, UK is banning social media for teens and kids, plus how Americans really feel about AI. 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: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryShopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/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 Allbirds Is Now Smartbird.Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 \ AnthropicSPECS AR GlassesThe Google Home Speaker, with GeminiWWDC26: Design immersive environments for visionOS apps and the spatial web | Apple - YouTubeWWDC26: Rev up your CarPlay app | Apple - YouTubeSafari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27 - YouTubeFox agrees to buy Roku. Here's what investors are missingSpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world's first trillionaire | TechCrunchSpaceX to acquire the AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billionSchlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month | The VergeMatter 1.6 Announced With NFC Setup, Cross-Ecosystem Device Sharing, and Smarter Thermostats - MacRumorsBritain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube : NPRHow Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on | Social media bans | The GuardianOnly 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows | TechCrunch (00:00) - Intro (02:12) - Smartbird (06:31) - Claude Fable (09:14) - Snap Specs (12:48) - Gemini Speaker (19:51) - Immersive Behind-the-Scenes (22:52) - iOS 27 CarPlay (28:28) - Fox Buying Roku (31:03) - SpaceX IPO (34:52) - Smart Home News (36:26) - Sponsor: Anthropic (39:09) - Sponsor: Shopify (40:40) - Sponsor: NordLayer (41:52) - UK Social Media Ban (58:22) - Did Siri AI Just Win? ★ Support this podcast ★

    Did Siri Just Win the AI Race? Snap’s $2,200 AR Glasses, UK Social Ban for Teens

  7. 11 Jun ·  Video

    WWDC 2026 LIVE from Apple Park: iOS 27 Siri AI Hands-On

    We go hands-on with Siri AI, iOS 27’s vibe-code and agent style features, new child safety tools, and more! 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: CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHKeeper - Get60% off personal and family plans at: keepersecurity.com/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 WWDC 2026 in 13 Minutes - YouTube Shortcuts in iOS 27 - YouTubeApple Just Showed Off New Siri. The Smartest Part Was Letting You Watch It WaitmacOS Wall of Text - Basic Apple GuyApple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant - AppleApple previews new child safety features - AppleDue to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 - Apple (00:00) - Intro (05:09) - Apple is Vibe Coding (11:34) - Snow Leopard Year (17:06) - Foldable Hints (19:55) - Hidden Agents (27:30) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (29:20) - Sponsor: Keeper (31:21) - Sponsor: NordLayer (32:52) - Siri AI (47:00) - Screen Time Updates (57:56) - Travel Router ★ Support this podcast ★

    WWDC 2026 LIVE from Apple Park: iOS 27 Siri AI Hands-On

  8. 4 Jun ·  Video

    WWDC Hopes and Dreams, How Good Will Siri Get? NVIDIA Takes on Apple Silicon

    NVIDIA is aiming to compete with Apple Silicon, Shift offers free cleaning in exchange for video of your home, then we dive into all the rumors around iOS and macOS 27 including revamped Siri, new AI-powered features, redesigned Photos and Camera apps, and share our hopes and dreams for WWDC. 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: 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 Jason's Hopes for WWDC - Apple NewsShift X VideoNvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumorsKelsey Peterson at OpenAI - XNvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumorsApple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - BloombergiOS 27 will let you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more for AI features: report - 9to5MacMore Apple Intelligence features detailed as iOS 27 leaks continue | MacworldiOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone - MacRumorsiOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps - 9to5MaciOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and Photos app: Here's what's rumored - 9to5MacApple reportedly scales back plans for AI-powered health coach - 9to5MaciOS 27 Features: Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in Wallet App - BloombergmacOS 27: Five new Mac features being announced next month - 9to5MaciPadOS 27 | Siri chatbot, Multitasking, StabilitymacOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month - MacRumorsIntroducing RemCTL: The Power-User Reminders CLI for macOS and AI Agents - MacStoriesWWDC 2026 Wishlist: Three Things I Want From AppleApple Glasses: Late 2027 Release, Watch Comparison; iOS 28; Apple TV, HomePod - BloombergBitrig | The best way to build native Swift apps with AIVacbird Rechargeable Pump Travel Storage Bags SetLuggage Bags and Travel Suitcases | JulyDELSEY PARIS Helium Aero Hardside Expandable Luggage (00:00) - Intro (03:16) - Shift Cleaning + Robots (05:45) - NVIDIA's New Chips (08:07) - iOS 27 Rumors Roundup (38:06) - Sponsor: NordLayer (40:09) - Our WWDC Hopes and Dreams (01:10:59) - Claude Does It Again ★ Support this podcast ★

    WWDC Hopes and Dreams, How Good Will Siri Get? NVIDIA Takes on Apple Silicon
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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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    Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    279
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    © 2026 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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