Primary Technology

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. Apple’s RAMpocalypse, Data Centers Are Taking Over, Siri Failure Payoffs

    21 HR AGO ·  VIDEO

    Apple’s RAMpocalypse, Data Centers Are Taking Over, Siri Failure Payoffs

    Apple’s record Q2 earnings, Mac Studio RAM options are dropped amid shortage, iPhone owners may get up to $95 from a Siri settlement, Anthropic to use massive SpaxeXAI data center, Utah protesting its data center, and we’re both making apps. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and 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 Threads ------------------------------ Sponsors: 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/primarytechnology ------------------------------ Links from the show Coffee Recipe Card Maker for Home Baristas | BrewCardAirPods Pro 3 Comply Tips - Affiliate LinkSpirit Airlines Article - IncNilay Shout Out on BlueskyApple announces record fiscal second quarter – Six ColorsApple's Binary BetApple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop - MacRumorsDaring Fireball: On the Future of Apple’s Vision PlatformApple's most powerful Mac Studio loses its last remaining RAM upgrade option - 9to5MacApple CEO warns of memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays - 9to5Mac3 things to know about Kevin O'Leary's massive proposed Utah data center - Axios Salt Lake CityKevin O'Leary's TweetUtah Meeting Protests - XHigher usage limits for Claude and a compute deal with SpaceX \ AnthropicAnthropic Taking Over All Capacity of xAl's First Memphis Data Center - 512 PixelsMira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words | The VergeNetflix Rolls Out Vertical Video Feed, Blurring Lines Between Streaming and Social MediaDisney+ to become ‘super app’ that goes beyond streaming service: report - 9to5MacUS Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit | ReutersVideo on Apple Podcasts Doubled My Plays (Case Study)reMarkable Paper Pro Move | reMarkableKindle Store (00:00) - Intro (07:53) - Apple Q2 Earnings (15:22) - Is Apple Vision Pro Dead? (18:52) - RAMpocalypse (27:57) - Siri Failure Payouts (31:51) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac X (33:29) - Sponsor: NordLayer (35:08) - Utah Data Center Fiasco (43:13) - Claude SpaceXAI Deal (47:24) - Mira Murati at Elon X Altman Trial (50:50) - Disney+ Super App (52:40) - VOX May Be Acquired (55:22) - SCOTUS Apple v Epic Games (57:27) - Transistor Case Study (01:06:15) - reMarkable Paper Pure ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 16min
  2. Everyone Admits AGI is Fake, Microsoft X OpenAI Situationship, iPhone App Payment Plans

    30 APR ·  VIDEO

    Everyone Admits AGI is Fake, Microsoft X OpenAI Situationship, iPhone App Payment Plans

    Microsoft and OpenAI ammend their arrangement leaving out AGI, rumors of an OpenAI phone, NSA using Anthropic despite it being a “supply chain risk,” Apple’s 12-month App Store subscription commitment is a bad idea, and Jason’s app update! 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 ThreadsLinks from the show Knight on Polar Bear Shirt | Stephen Robles‎Chess Peace App - App Store‎My Links App - App Store5 Hopes on John Ternus - inc.comJason's MacBook Neo ArticleList of iPod models | Apple Wiki | FandomiPod shuffle (3rd generation) | Apple WikiApple iPod Nano 3rd GenerationThe next phase of the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership - The Official Microsoft BlogMicrosoft and OpenAI’s famed AGI agreement is dead | The VergeOpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps | TechCrunchHTC First review: a Facebook phone that’s pure Google at heart | The VergeAmazon Fire Phone: Why It Failed to Take OffDell Venue Pro Windows PhoneSmartphone Round Robin: Final Thoughts on Windows Mobile and the ATT Tilt | CrackBerryTrump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel | The VergeThe FCC is going after the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations | The VergeNSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklistTrump officials draft plan to bring Anthropic back amid Pentagon fightGoogle Lets Pentagon Use Its AI - wsj.comGoogle employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use | The VergeApple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment - MacRumorsElon Musk takes the stand in high-profile trial against OpenAI | The VergeYouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers | TechCrunchMeta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space | TechCrunchStephen Robles ChatGPT Images vs Gemini - Mastodon (00:00) - Intro (08:21) - Jobs and Ternus Comparison (18:09) - Microsoft X OpenAI Situationship (27:53) - OpenAI Making a Phone (34:20) - Brendan Carr is a Dummy (40:48) - Pentagon Using Claude Again (45:05) - Google Giving Pentagon Access (46:42) - App Store 12-Month Plan (49:46) - Elon Musk vs Sam Altman (51:04) - Lightning Round (Introductions with MacBook Neo) (55:01) - Jason's App Update ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 hr
  3. Apple’s John Ternus Era, Tim Cook’s Legacy, ChatGPT Images 2.0 is Actually Good

    23 APR ·  VIDEO

    Apple’s John Ternus Era, Tim Cook’s Legacy, ChatGPT Images 2.0 is Actually Good

    Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO on Sept 1st and John Ternus is taking the reigns. We discuss Cook’s Legacy, the last CEO transition from Jobs to Cook, and what we expect from a Ternus-led Apple. Plus, OpenAI’s new image generator is actually good, and Jason is building a wild notes 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: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primaryClaude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primary Links from the show The Master Engineer Taking Over Apple (and Why It Matters) - YouTubeI Tested 12 Podcast Apps - YouTubeTim Cook’s Farewell Letter Just Revealed His Most Important Leadership Habit - IncTim Cook Is Stepping Down as Apple’s CEO. He’s Keeping the Most Important Job—for NowOptimising Vibe-Coded Next.js Applications for Performance, Crawlability and Search Success — Will KennardTim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO - ApplePhoto from Apple’s Town HallTim Cook tells employees why he chose to step down now, what's next for him - 9to5MacCommunity Letter from Tim - AppleJohny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - AppleDaring Fireball: Another Day Has ComeOpenAI’s updated image generator can now pull information from the web | The VergeChatGPT Image Post on BlueskyOpenAI updates ChatGPT with Codex-powered 'workspace agents' for teams - 9to5MacGoogle teases Gemini-powered Siri upgrade during Cloud Next keynote - 9to5MacAmazon invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic part of AI infrastructureSpaceX lands deal to likely purchase Cursor, a Claude Code and OpenAI Codex competitor - 9to5MacThreads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement | TechCrunch (00:00) - Intro (07:31) - Tim Cook's Legacy (18:03) - John Ternus Era (39:20) - Sponsor: Framer (41:06) - Sponsor: Granola (42:23) - Sponsor: Claude (43:54) - Cook's Wins and Failures (53:58) - ChatGPT 2.0 Images (59:57) - Lightning Round (01:03:18) - Jason's Notes App ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 18min
  4. How Real is Sam Altman? Gemini Mac App, $10K Apple Pay Hack

    16 APR ·  VIDEO

    How Real is Sam Altman? Gemini Mac App, $10K Apple Pay Hack

    Gemini launches a Mac app, Adobe Firefly brings more AI tools, Anthropic upgrades Claude Code with routines, Apple is sending Siri engineers to AI boot camp, Jason vibe coded some pretty great apps, and how genuine is Sam Altman? 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: Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: copilot.money/primaryShopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary------------------------------ Links from the show Is a $3,000 Movie Player Worth It? - YouTubeFerrari Luce Interior - XAllbirds announced a switch from shoes to AI and its stock jumped 600 percent | The VergeGemini for macOS - your native AI desktop appGus Mueller: "The new Mac Gemini app has a huge executable bina…" - MastodonDaVinci Resolve adds new photo editing tools to take on Lightroom and Photoshop | The VergeAdobe Ushers in a New Era of Creativity with New Creative Agent and Generative AI Innovations in Adobe FireflyAnthropic adds routines to redesigned Claude Code, here's how it works - 9to5MacRedesigning Claude Code on desktop for parallel agents | ClaudeDoorDash Stunt - Apple NewsReport: Apple to send Siri engineers to multi-week AI coding bootcamp - 9to5MacAmazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz | TechCrunchYouTube now lets you turn off Shorts | The Verge$10K Apple Pay Hack - YouTubeDJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 camera is better at capturing slo-mo footage and photos | The VergeMicrosoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for Copilot | The VergeFestival for Personal AIApple threatened to pull Musk’s AI Grok from App Store over sexualized deepfakes | The VergeSam Altman's BlogSam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted? | The New YorkerPodcast Search------------------------------Chapters (00:00) - Intro (06:26) - Allbird AI Pivot (10:58) - Gemini Mac App (19:01) - Resolve 21 (21:41) - Adobe Firefly (27:50) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (29:33) - Sponsor: Shopify (31:05) - Claude Mac App (36:02) - DoorDash Stunt (44:15) - Siri Engineers to Boot Camp (46:02) - Amazon Buy Globalstar (51:15) - Turn Off YouTube Shorts (52:40) - $10K Apple Pay Hack (55:09) - Lightning Round (01:06:39) - How Real is Sam Altman? (01:20:10) - Jason’s Vibe Coded Apps ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 36min
  5. OpenAI is Flailing, Anthropic’s Mythos AI is Too Powerful, Are Vertical Tabs Good?

    9 APR ·  VIDEO

    OpenAI is Flailing, Anthropic’s Mythos AI is Too Powerful, Are Vertical Tabs Good?

    OpenAI acquires TBPN podcast, Anthropic’s mysterious Mythos AI it won’t release to the public, Google’s new deepfake tools, and why is NASA still using Flickr? Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied) 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: Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primaryCleanMyMac - Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH———————— Links from the show Stephen Robles - Apple Home and HomeKit DevicesAmazon Ends Support for Old Kindles - inc.comNASA ImagesArtemis II | FlickrLunarWall: Shuffle Moon Photos from Artemis II - MacStoriesThis Shortcut downloads latest Artemis II images from NASA - 9to5MacAirPods Max 2 Colors - MastodonOpenAI just bought TBPN | The VergeOpenAI’s AGI boss is taking a leave of absence | The VergeSam Altman Compares AGI to the PandemicChatGPT just added its first streaming video app, here's what it can do - 9to5MacAnthropic Project Glasswing: Mythos Preview gets limited releaseQuantum-secure cryptography in Apple operating systems - Apple SupportUS court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now | ReutersAnthropic’s New Product Aims to Handle the Hard Part of Building AI Agents | WIREDGoogle makes it easy to deepfake yourself | The VergeMeta debuts the Muse Spark model in a 'ground-up overhaul' of its AI | TechCrunchSurf SocialGoogle Brings Vertical Tabs and Improved Reading Mode to Chrome - MacRumorsSpotify's prompted playlist feature will now work for podcasts, too | TechCrunchSquarespace Marketplace - Stephen Robles————————Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI News and Updates06:05 Artemis II Moon Photos10:40 AirPods Max 217:47 OpenAI is Flailing31:32 Sponsor: CleanMyMac33:28 Sponsor: Granola35:04 Anthropic's Mythos AI47:31 YouTube Making Deepfakes Easier49:47 Meta's Spark AI53:49 Amazon Cutting Off Old Kindles01:00:48 Are Vertical Tabs Good?01:03:40 Spotify AI Podcast Recommendations01:04:25 Claude Strikes Again ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 16min
  6. Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is Dead, Claude Code Leak

    2 APR ·  VIDEO

    Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is Dead, Claude Code Leak

    Apple hits 50, Tim Cook gives a *rousing* interview, we debate the most Apple-y product, the Mac Pro is officially dead, Claude Code leak, and Stephen saw the Artemis II launch. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied) 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: Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/design, and use code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primary———————— Links from the show Apple Turns 50: This Device is the MOST Apple - YouTubeApple Just Turned 50. Its Greatest Innovation Has Always Been Version 2Mac Pro Photo 1Mac Pro Photo 2Original Apple TV BoxHaptyk - Mechanical Keyboard Sounds for Mac | Free Download‎Beam Browser App - App StoreTim Cook WSJ Interview - VideoApple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware - 9to5MacChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4 - 9to5MacClaude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent | The VergeApple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400 - 9to5MacAirPods Max 2 review: High-end adds modern features at last - 9to5Mac'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade | TechRadarSpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says | TechCrunchYou can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username | The VergeMeta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunchYou can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa Plus | The VergeDelta Air Lines taps Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi as streaming wars heat up (00:00) - Intro (06:30) - Video Podcast and Chapters (15:22) - App Shout Outs (17:50) - Apple's 50th Celebrations (38:53) - Sponsor: Granola (40:33) - Sponsor: Framer (42:30) - Mac Pro is Dead (53:32) - ChatGPT in CarPlay (56:03) - Studio Display XDR Got Cheaper (01:03:57) - AirPods Max 2 Reviews (01:05:01) - Lightning Round (01:15:06) - Keeping Apple Boxes ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 21min
  7. Why Apple Maps Getting Ads is Bad, Humans Win +1 Over AI Video, Apple’s 50th Anniversary

    26 MAR ·  VIDEO

    Why Apple Maps Getting Ads is Bad, Humans Win +1 Over AI Video, Apple’s 50th Anniversary

    Apple launched new business tools including ads in Apple Maps, and it’s bad for small businesses, plus new details about Gemini and Apple Intelligence, OpenAI shutting down Sora app, jury finds Instagram and YouTube are addictive, Wi-Fi router ban, and we reminisce for Apple’s 50th anniversary! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied) 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 todayat: claude.ai/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/primary------------------------------ Links from the show The Copper Kettle - St. Pete Beach • InstagrameSuite Sheet Music AppApple Maps Is Getting Ads. It’s Apple’s Riskiest Bet Yet - inc.comiOS 26.4 Video with 15+ New FeaturesA California Jury Just Said What People Already Thought About Instagram and YouTube - inc.comSony Is Finally Killing the EV No One Ever Thought They’d Actually Ship - inc.comPeter Cushing is dead. Rogue One’s resurrection is a digital indignity - The GuardianiOS 26.4 users can try the new Apple Podcasts video experience with these shows - 9to5MacLGA New York Airport Dashboard — FlightyIntroducing Apple Business — a new all-in-one platform for businesses of all sizes - AppleBorn and Bread Bakehouse (@bornandbreadfl) • Instagram photos and videosSora App Discontinued - wsj.comOpenAI Shutting Down Sora Video AppOpenAI Desktop Super App - wsj.comApple is testing a standalone app for its overhauled Siri | The VergeNew details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Gemini changes: report - 9to5MacApple Overhauls App Store Connect - MacStoriesYouTube Creator PartnershipsThe United States router ban, explained | The VergeMadonna, Michael Keaton, Julia Garner Seen In Venice For 'The Studio'Apple's 50th Anniversary Events Continue in UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, and Beyond - MacRumorsComfyUI (00:00) - Introduction (04:33) - AI Generated Actors (07:34) - eSuite Sheet Music App (08:27) - iOS 26.4 and Video Podcasts (13:56) - Flighty Airport Update (17:10) - Apple Maps Ads Are Bad (33:41) - Sora App is Dead (37:37) - Sponsor: Claude (40:08) - Sponsor: Quo (41:51) - OpenAI Super App (42:36) - Gemini X Apple Intelligence Deal (46:07) - App Store Metrics (50:01) - YouTube Brand Connector (52:54) - Claude Dispatch and Computer (57:41) - U.S. Bans Router Imports (01:00:41) - Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Addictive (01:11:50) - Apple Celebrates 50 Years (01:20:38) - How to Become a Creator ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 28min
  8. Is Apple Giving Away MacBook Neos? iOS 26.4 Features, AI Generated Dead Actors is Too Far

    19 MAR ·  VIDEO

    Is Apple Giving Away MacBook Neos? iOS 26.4 Features, AI Generated Dead Actors is Too Far

    Apple may have a “Creator Access Program," AirPods Max 2 with H2 announced, iOS 26.4 coming soon, AI Val Kilmer to star in a movie posthumously, new HomeKit Video Doorbell, and Stephen’s home theater saga. 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: 1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytechShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary------------------------------Links from the show MacBook Neo Giveaway? - InstagramApple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX - MacRumorsApple introduces AirPods Max 2 - AppleApple highlights 13 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.4 - 9to5MacWhy Apple’s Video Podcast Push Feels Like the End of an EraNvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang keynote Blackwell Vera RubinNVIDIA GTC 2026: Live Updates on What’s Next in AI | NVIDIA BlogYouTubeVal Kilmer in 'As Deep As the Grave, His Performance was AI GeneratedJoanna Stern's DocumentaryHomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases its first Matter camera alongside a new Apple Home enabled wired doorbell - 9to5MacOvercast is gaining transcripts, and it will have an edge over Apple Podcasts - 9to5MacSamsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three months | The VergeFacebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunchUber to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of new robotaxi deal | The VergeEncyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for allegedly ‘memorizing’ its content with ChatGPT | The VergeiPhone Shortcuts Are Way Behind... - YouTubeLG 77-Inch Class OLEDDenon AVR-S970H ReceiverPhilips Hue 75" Smart Light StripPhilips Hue Play HDMI sync Box 8KPhilips Hue Compact Smart Light Tube (00:00) - Intro (09:28) - Apple Giving Away Macs? (13:33) - Apple Acquires MotionVFX (16:58) - AirPods Max 2 (22:15) - iOS 26.4 Features (28:25) - NVIDIA GTC (32:49) - Dead AI Actors in Movies (41:21) - Sponsor: 1Password (43:17) - Sponsor: Shopify (44:57) - Aqara Video Doorbell (47:22) - Overcast Gets Transcripts (49:04) - Samsung Discontinues Trifold (54:48) - Uber Invests in Rivian (58:12) - S26 Ultra Agentic Feature (01:05:02) - Claude AI Browser (01:12:37) - Stephen's Home Theater Saga ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 25min
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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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  • Creator
    Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
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    © 2026 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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