Primary Technology

Primary Technology
Primary Technology

Award-winning podcast covering 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 450K 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. 3 hr ago ·  Video

    HomeView and Apple TV Reviews, Jensen Huang is Out as NVIDIA CEO

    Our full reviews of Apple’s smart home hub with a display, HomeView, and Apple TV 4K, NVIDIA CEO resigns amid scandal, plus Siri recaps are a mixed bag, and Fable 5.2 rebuilt my entire website. Become a Member Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links 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: Coax - Try Coax for FREE at: coaxtheapp.comBase44 - Go to base44.com/primary for 30% OFF the builder plan for your first year!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHLinks from the show Leave us an audio message!Service Station League Table - App StoreApple HomeView Review: Beautiful...and Weird - YouTubeNew Apple TV 4K Review - YouTubeMacbook PROLED Review: It's Not About That - YouTubeThe Genius of the MacBook Pro - Inc (08:13)Apple TV makes sign language interpretation a built-in accessibility feature | TechCrunchNVIDIA Announces CEO Transition | NVIDIA NewsroomNvidia's Jensen Huang, the most important CEO in tech, just resigned | Inc. (57:03)Cryonics (Entry 302.1C1535) - Omnibus - Apple PodcastsThe unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline | TechCrunchJensen Huang sent a memo apologizing for having an affair. There was 1 word missing | Inc. (65:00)Apple's Johny Sroudi Eyed to Replace Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang - MacRumorsPhotoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere are making it easier to remove things | The VergeApple Says 100,000 Apps Are Already Built for iPhone Duo. Google Should Pay Attention — Inc (01:17:42)Google's new Gemini privacy policy breaks a 3-year-old promise about your Gmail | Inc.iFixit tears down touchscreen MacBook Pro, reveals light-up Apple logo details - 9to5MacAnthropic launches new Claude Fable and Mythos 5.2 models | The VergeAnthropic sets IPO price range of $70 to $78 per share to reach an implied valuation of $1.404 trillion | TechCrunchDing dong, the Apple Support Community is dead – Six ColorsStephen Robles | Tech Videos | iPhone Tips | Smart Home (00:00) - Intro (06:10) - Siri Recaps Recap (08:13) - PROLED Macbook Pro (12:44) - Apple TV 2026 Review (28:46) - Sponsor: Coax (31:40) - Sponsor: Base44 (33:16) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (35:00) - HomeView Review (57:03) - Huang is OUT at NVIDIA (01:16:42) - Lightning Round (01:25:39) - Stephen Rebuilt His Website ★ Support this podcast ★

    HomeView and Apple TV Reviews, Jensen Huang is Out as NVIDIA CEO

  2. 16 hr ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    New Studio Shed

    Jason advises Stephen on office shed living. Stephen’s Shed Photos https://oaktreepixels.com/Stephen-Shed-1-20261112-121956.jpeg https://oaktreepixels.com/Stephen-Shed-2-20261112-121958.jpeg https://oaktreepixels.com/Stephen-Shed-3-20261112-121959.jpeg Inside of Jason’s Office Shed https://oaktreepixels.com/Jason-Shed-20261112-121955.jpeg

    New Studio Shed

  3. 5 Nov ·  Video

    MacBook Pro PROLED Hands-On, Your Apple Watch is Listening, Siri AI Gets Superpowers

    We both have the new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED in-hand and give our impressions, a quick review of iPad mini, Audio Intelligence launches with iOS 27.3 and beta and Siri Recaps are wild, plus Siri AI gets more abilities, and Stephen got scammed. Become a Member Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links 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: Coax - Try Coax for FREE at: coaxtheapp.comRamp - Get started with Ramp with two hundred and fifty dollars off at: ramp.com/primarySerpAPI - Visit serpapi.com/primarytech and receive an extra 250 searches FREE. Links from the show iPhone Duo Stock Checker: In-Stock Alerts | Store Stock Checker2026 iPad mini Review: ALMOST Perfect... - YouTube12 Hours with PROLED MacBook: I can't go back - YouTubeiOS 27.3 is HUGE - Vertical Tabs, Siri Recaps, Audio Intelligence - YouTubeThe New iPad mini Is Delightfully Confusing (03:35)There’s Only 1 Thing I Don’t Love About Apple’s New Touchscreen MacBook Pro (16:09)Mastodon post from Tim ChatenAudio Intelligence Privacy Overview Sep 2026For years people have worried their devices were listening, Apple just made it a featureSiri AI is now open to all developers - Latest News - Apple DeveloperSiri AI's Evolution Is Both Surprising and Obvious - MacStoriesDoorDash to Acquire Instacart to Help Local Stores WinApple’s Latest Siri Announcement Could Mean the End of Apps on Your iPhone (01:19:54)Apple Just Had a Record Quarter While Everyone Else Is on an AI Spending SpreemacOS 27.3 Makes Markdown Files Easier to Read - MacRumorsWith iOS 27.3, Apple will start checking iCloud public links for ‘harmful content’ - 9to5MacApple is Putting Employees on an AI Budget - MacRumorsWeb host Squarespace lays off 19% of its employees | TechCrunchGoogle Just Gave Schools an Impossible Choice About AI (01:28:07)Reddit Is About to Make Its Website Worse to Protect It From AI (00:00) - Intro (03:35) - iPad mini Review (16:09) - MacBook Pro PROLED (48:07) - Sponsor: Coax (50:18) - Sponsor: SerpAPI (51:55) - Sponsor: Ramp (53:32) - Apple Watch Siri Recaps (01:19:54) - Siri AI Superpowers (01:28:07) - Lightning Round (01:38:39) - Personal Tech ★ Support this podcast ★

    MacBook Pro PROLED Hands-On, Your Apple Watch is Listening, Siri AI Gets Superpowers

  4. 5 Nov ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    Stephen Got Scammed…

    A series of unfortunate events led to falling for a phishing scam.

    Stephen Got Scammed…

  5. 29 Oct ·  Video

    First MacBook Pro with Touchscreen, 1 Week iPhone Duo Review, Claude Duet vs Muse

    Huge week of Apple releases including the touch-enabled PROLED XDR Macbook Pro, iPad mini, we review iPhone Duo, Anthropic’s IPO filing warns humanity, and we both go hands-on with Claude Duet. Become a Member Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links 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!OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Stephen’s iPhone Duo Playlist - YouTubeYou're Absolutely Right Claude Shirt | TechmerchApple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever - AppleApple just announced its best creator studio feature yet - Inc.Macbook PROLED XDR Impressions: They Said They Wouldn't! - YouTubeNew MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display: The first-ever Mac with Touch - YouTubeThe NEW MacBook Pro - First Impressions - YouTubeApple just announced a MacBook Pro with a delightful touch of nostalgia - Inc. (30:38)X Profile of John TernusWired Interview with Ternus on Touchscreen MacBook Pro (42:32)Ternus addresses Apple breaking touchscreen Mac taboo: 'Who knew?’ - 9to5MacApps by Stephen RoblesSome iPhone Duo displays are cracking, seemingly all in the same way - 9to5MaciPhone Duo Apps · beardfmAnthropic's founders are ready for an IPO but not ready to give up control - Inc. (01:17:10)Anthropic, PBC - S-1 (Q2)Machine Gods : NPRMicrosoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees | The VergeAmazon Echo Show 16 hands-on: price, release date, and new features | The VergeAmazon’s new Echo Studio speaker has a camera | The VergeIntroducing Claude Duet | Claude by Anthropic Apple Store Photo 1Apple Store Photo 2 (00:00) - Intro (00:50) - Left vs Right Hand iPhone (06:43) - M6 iPad mini (12:34) - Creator Studio (18:35) - Touchscreen MacBook Pro (49:52) - Sponsor: Framer (51:48) - Sponsor: Origin (53:26) - iPhone Duo Review (01:15:57) - Anthropic IPO (01:23:24) - Lightning Round (01:29:16) - Claude Duet vs Muse ★ Support this podcast ★

    First MacBook Pro with Touchscreen, 1 Week iPhone Duo Review, Claude Duet vs Muse

  6. 29 Oct · Subscribers Only

    More Claude, and Apple Store Trip

    Claude blew Stephen’s mind with a new task, and he made a trip to the Apple Store. Apple Store Photo 1 https://oaktreepixels.com/PTS+155+-+3-20261029-105035.jpeg Apple Store Photo 2 https://oaktreepixels.com/PTS+155+-+2-20261029-105034.jpeg

    More Claude, and Apple Store Trip

  7. 22 Oct ·  Video

    iPhone Duo Reviews, Touchscreen MacBook Pro, How Walmart May Beat Amazon

    Apple teases its “Pro and Tell” event with rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and more, reviews of the iPhone Duo are out with mixed reception, and Walmart is embracing AI agent shopping, unlike Amazon. Support the Show! Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur Links 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/primaryCopilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryLinks from the show Primary Technology Won Signal Awards!Stephen on the Vergecast - YouTubeStephen on Vergecast - Apple Podcasts (01:39)Walmart’s Latest Plan to Beat Amazon Is to Let Your AI Agent Shop for You (59:06) Netflix Just Reported a Record Quarter, 6 Days After Announcing It Was Laying Off 1,000 EmployeesApple teases MacBook Pro event next week | The VergeiPhone Duo Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Buggy - YouTubeiPhone Duo Review: First Generation Fun! - YouTubeiPhone Duo queues form days before the doors openiPhone Duo review (emotional) - YouTubeDaring Fireball: The iPhone DuoiPhone Duo Review - Apple's First Foldable Is FINALLY Here. Does It Deliver? - YouTubeiPhone Duo review: The future is foldable - 9to5MaciPhone Duo will add Reachability feature ‘later this year’ - 9to5MaciPhone Duo for Creative Pros — Austin MannWalmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you | The VergeThe Four Horsemen: Amazon/Apple/Facebook & Google - YouTubeIntroducing Claude Duet - YouTubeMeta's Muse hits 10M US downloads in 40 days, a milestone reached by only 11 other apps | TechCrunchMeta ordered to pay $25 billion in penalties over the Cambridge Analytica scandal | The Verge (00:00) - Intro (03:10) - Pro and Tell Event (07:45) - iPhone Duo Reviews (35:01) - Sponsor: Claude (37:43) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (39:20) - iPhone Duo Con’t (57:40) - Walmart Invites AI Agents (01:08:41) - Claude Duet (01:09:57) - Meta and Netflix (01:12:10) - Muse and Local LLMs ★ Support this podcast ★

    iPhone Duo Reviews, Touchscreen MacBook Pro, How Walmart May Beat Amazon

  8. 22 Oct ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    iOS 27 Has Some Bugs

    And Jason keeps getting locked out of iCloud.

    iOS 27 Has Some Bugs
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Award-winning podcast covering 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 450K 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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  • Channel
    Primary Technology
  • Creator
    Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    313
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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    Primary Technology
  • Provider
    Stephen Robles

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