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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. 5 hr ago ·  Video

    Apple HomePad Imminent, OpenAI Dots Explained, AI Safety Charade

    Apple's smart home hub may arrive October 13 with an iMac G4-inspired design, tech leaders outline AI self-policing under new accords, OpenAI introduces its new Dots AI agents, plus an mini app-recommendation lightning round! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur 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: OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the show Swap Audio Track on Video ShortcutTranscribe Multiple Videos ShortcutThe AI Industry Has a Jurassic Park Problem - Inc.Meta's Strategy to Get You to Use Muse Is to Lie About Your Friends - Inc. (21:31)Get in losers, we're ditching Raycast - YouTubeYou Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12 - MacRumorsApple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg - 9to5MacRon Johnson on Letting the Best Ideas Win - Creative Effort - Apple Podcasts (15:33)YouTuber Says Muse Gave His Address to a Marketplace Buyer - Business InsiderMark Zuckerberg on Muse, Audio-Only Glasses and Killer AI - YouTubeHere’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal | The VergeOpenAI Pauses Training Its Most Powerful Models After Rogue Agents Target Government | WIREDThe Ezra Klein Show: Bill Gates - The New York TimesDevDay 2026 Recap | OpenAIIntroducing dots | OpenAIIntroducing Gemini 4 ArgonParamount Co-CEODoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food | TechCrunchHalide 3.2: The App for ApertureAmazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’ | The VergeDaring Fireball: Anthropic's IPO Prospectus Is a Fucking DoozyShortcuts Menu — Your Shortcuts in the Mac menu bar‎Hidden Bar App - App Store‎Hand Mirror App - App StoreNoodlesoft – Simply Useful Software‎Dropzone 4 App - App StoreHyperkeyTailscale | Secure Connectivity for AI, IoT and Multi-CloudBuy the Alfred PowerpackFinal Thoughts on Apple Watch Series 12 Battery LifeSound Devices USBPre 2 USB-B Audio Interface USBPRE 2 B&H Photo (00:00) - Intro (06:47) - iPhone Duo Pre Pre-Order (10:16) - HomePad Coming Soon (15:22) - Jason Covering Muse AI (37:30) - Sponsor: Origin (39:31) - AI Self-Regulation (52:12) - ChatGPT Dev Day (01:07:27) - Lightning Round (01:17:55) - Personal Tech: Apps ★ Support this podcast ★

    Apple HomePad Imminent, OpenAI Dots Explained, AI Safety Charade

  2. 24 Sept ·  Video

    1 Week Review of iPhone 18 Pro, Muse AI May Read Your Texts, Siri AI IRL

    We review both the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini along with our week review of iPhone 18 Pro, Jason discovers Meta's Muse AI was reading his texts without permission, Siri AI with apps is a mixed bag, and more. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur 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: OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyClaude 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 Stephen's Woz Shirt - ThreadsM6 Mac mini has my Mac Studio sweating - YouTubeJason's M5 Pro Mac mini ReviewThe M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests | The VergeStephen's iPhone 18 Pro Review - YouTubeiPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Dunton, Colorado — Austin MannAT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature - 9to5MacThe Most Hidden iOS 27 Features - YouTubeApple Watch Series 12 Ceramic - YouTubeMeta’s New Muse AI Agent Read My Private Messages. I Never Asked It To - Inc. (45:01)Meta Threads post from Jason AtenMeta Keeps Apologizing for Muse. Its Explanations Miss the Point Entirely - Inc.Meta’s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you think | The VergeDaring Fireball: Meta’s New Muse AI Agent Read Jason Aten's Messages DatabaseMeta Connect 2026: The 7 biggest announcements | The VergeOpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes | TechCrunchAnthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with stricter safeguards for cybersecurity | The VergeDaring Fireball: The iPhone 4 ‘Antennagate’ Press Conference Q&A — FinallyPremium Video - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsMade On YouTube | Innovation for the YouTube EraNew features for the YouTube Era: Made on YouTube 2026 - YouTube CommunityDisney+ and Hulu Raise Prices Again, Ad-Free Plans Now $21.49 - MacRumors18 Apps that "Work" with Siri AI Right Now - YouTubeWhat’s Really Happening with Siri AI and Apps - Apple Podcasts (01:14:26)Mastodon post from Ryan AshcraftSiri AI Coming to HomePod - MacRumors (00:00) - Intro (03:53) - Apple Care Family Update (07:20) - M6 Mac mini Review (17:47) - iPhone 18 Pro Review (29:14) - Screen Time Debacle (37:27) - Sponsor: Claude (40:14) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (41:36) - Sponsor: OriginHQ (43:35) - Muse AI Read Jason's Texts (01:01:12) - Meta Connect (01:05:31) - Lightning Round (01:14:08) - Siri AI IRL ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 Week Review of iPhone 18 Pro, Muse AI May Read Your Texts, Siri AI IRL

  3. 23 Sept ·  Bonus Video

    What’s Really Happening with Siri AI and Apps

    Special guest Ryan Wesley, maker and founder of Foodnoms the excellent food tracking app, explains what’s really happening when you ask Siri AI to interact with third-party apps on your devices. He explains the limitations, the bugs, and what the ideal integration could look like. Links from the show Foodnoms | Simple Food and Nutrition Tracker App18 Apps that "Work" with Siri AI Right Now - YouTubeMercury Weather App - App StoreFlighty – Live Flight Tracker App - App StoreLumy App - App Store ★ Support this podcast ★

    What’s Really Happening with Siri AI and Apps

  4. 17 Sept ·  Video

    iPhone 18 Pro Reviews, iOS 27 + Siri AI are OUT, AI Annihilation or Nah?

    iOS 27 and Siri AI are out (sorry EU) and there’s a big asterisk on HomeKit cameras, plus iPhone 18 Pro reviews, Apple Watch Series 12, Meta launches insane subscriptions, and is AI gonna kill us all or what?  Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur 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: SerpAPI - Visit serpapi.com/primarytech and receive an extra 250 searches FREE. That is 500 free searches in your first month!Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!Links from the show iPhone Duo Battery PercentageNew Apple CEO John Ternus attending Emmy Awards (and sporting iPhone Duo) - 9to5MacWidow’s Bay sweeps 78th Primetime Emmy Awards as Apple TV scores 9 more wins - 9to5MacHBO boss reacts to Apple TV winning more Emmy awards - 9to5MacJohn Ternus Taking a Selfie150+ NEW iOS 27 Features (no Siri AI) - YouTubeExpect to pay up to $60 to use Apple's home security AI summaries - AppleInsider50 Ways to Use Siri AI Right NowiPhone 18 Pro: A Photographer's Review - YouTubeiPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Dunton, Colorado — Austin ManniPhone 18 Pro review: it's all about the manual controls - YouTubeiPhone 18 Pro Max Review - Apple's Hyping The Wrong ThingApple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography - Apple Security ResearchApple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before - 9to5MacEverything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1 - MacRumorsDario Amodei — We Must Pace the FrontierAI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them | WIREDAI Companies Love to Tell Us How Dangerous Their Products Are. This Time, They Mean It | Inc.comYour AI apocalypse questions, answered - The Vergecast - Apple PodcastsHow AI CEOs sound then VS now - YouTubeHumanoid robot crashes into a wall during a sprint test at the 'Robot Olympics' in Beijing - YouTubeMeta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI | The VergeApple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush | The Verge (00:00) - Intro (05:10) - iPhone Duo Battery % (06:46) - John Ternus at Emmys (12:19) - iOS 27 Features (14:29) - HomeKit Cameras (20:52) - Our Apps for Siri AI (28:14) - iPhone 18 Pro Reviews (34:11) - Sponsor: SerpAPI (36:21) - Sponsor: Framer (38:15) - iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing! (41:59) - Apple Watch Reviews (45:04) - iOS 27.2 Beta (50:46) - AI Annihilation (01:06:43) - Meta Subscriptions (01:15:58) - Using AI Outside of Coding ★ Support this podcast ★

    iPhone 18 Pro Reviews, iOS 27 + Siri AI are OUT, AI Annihilation or Nah?

  5. 10 Sept ·  Video

    iPhone Duo Steals the Show, Apple Watch is Always Listening, LG TVs Are Spying on You

    Apple officially announced its first foldable iPhone, creating all new paradigms of interaction with iOS, Apple Watch’s new Audio Intelligence feature might be problematic in the real world, iPhone 18 Pro has variable aperture, and LG TVs are spying on you. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesOur 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: CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHLinks from the show Stephen's iPhone Duo Event RecapTim Cook's Brief Appearance at the iPhone Duo Event Was Apple Stagecraft at Its BestI Said Apple Would Never Ship a Foldable. Then I Saw the iPhone DuoJason Was Right About AI on Apple WatchApple unveils iPhone Duo - AppleTikTok post from AppleX post from Adam HlaváčiPhone Duo - First Look & Hands-On! - YouTubeiPhone Duo Hands-On: Apple Finally Made a Foldable - YouTubeiPhone Duo First Look: The $2,000 Foldable iPhone! - YouTubeApple Event September 9 2026: Introducing iPhone Duo and more - YouTubeiPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand - AppleIntroducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System - AppleAbout Audio Intelligence features on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 - Apple SupportAudio Intelligence Privacy Overview, September 2026 (PDF) - AppleApple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People - MacRumorsAppleCare - AppleApple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max - AppleiPhone 18 Pro hands-on - YouTubeApple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation - AppleApple Plans to Squeeze More Revenue From the App Store, Report Says - MacRumorsOpenAI claims it solved elusive math problem with a $1 million prize - The Washington PostMeta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it? | TechCrunchLG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby | The Verge216,000,000 Spy TVs | The LG Smart TV Problem - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (02:08) - iPhone Duo (38:48) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (40:39) - Apple Watch Series 12 (01:08:11) - AppleCare One Family (01:12:18) - iPhone 18 Pro (01:17:07) - AirPods 5 (01:19:44) - Lightning Round (01:25:44) - LG TVs Are Spying ★ Support this podcast ★

    iPhone Duo Steals the Show, Apple Watch is Always Listening, LG TVs Are Spying on You

  6. 3 Sept ·  Video

    iPhone 18 Event Preview, John Ternus is  CEO, Local AI Smart Home

    Apple's new CEO John Ternus joins X, we preview what to expect at iPhone 18 event, Anker debuts MindBase AI smart home video with Matter 1.5, Trump Admin sides with OpenAI vs NYT, and beware scam apps. Support the Show Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click the link above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Relay for St. JudeJoin us in supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through Relay.fm for St. Jude 2026! Donate HereOur Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppStash AppContextly NotesOur Links Secure Message @stephenrobles.13 on SignalTop 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 ChatGPT Conversation ShortcutDyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush This is the future of Apple Vision Pro - YouTubeRed Sox, Yankees get first Apple Vision Pro broadcastApple’s Phil Schiller Steps Down from Running App Store and Product Events - BloombergNew Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account - 9to5Mac (11:39)X profile for John TernusThreads, Meta’s X Competitor, Hits 500 Million Monthly Users - ForbesShortcuts Share Image - Threads post from Stephen RoblesApple response to OpenAI | DocumentCloudPhilips Hue adds more affordable options for syncing smart lights with your TV | The VergeHands-on with Philips Hue’s new Liane 360° Rope Lights | The VergeAnker Unveils MindBase With Matter 1.5 and HomeKit Secure Video Support - Homekit News and ReviewsAqara Debuts Five Matter Smart Lights With Apple Home Support - MacRumorsBelkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks | The VergeI tried Sonos Ace Ultra, and it does something your Bluetooth headphones can’t | Tom's GuideSonos is ready to steal back the soundbar crown with the new Beam Ultra | Tom's GuideHow to Use Sonos Portable Speakers as Surround Sound for Home Theater - Sonos BlogNvidia is buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion | The VergeAnthropic upgrades Claude with new Fable 5.1 model, details here - 9to5MacTrump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit | WIREDResearchers fear safety disaster ahead of OpenAI’s Astra release | The VergeiPhone 18 Pro pre-orders could kick off slightly later than usual - 9to5MacThreads post from @caffeineandcab about the sketchy app Valid (00:00) - Intro (05:30) - Dyson Smart Toothbrush (08:37) - MLB In Immersive (11:37) - Ternus is CEO (23:12) - OpenAI vs Apple (24:55) - Smart Home at IFA (38:05) - Not Really Sponsors (44:25) - New Sonos Gear (49:01) - NVIDIA Buys Hugging Face (50:51) - Fable 5.1 (54:38) - OpenAI and "Fair Use" (01:06:23) - iPhone Event Preview (01:15:57) - Scammy Apps ★ Support this podcast ★

    iPhone 18 Event Preview, John Ternus is  CEO, Local AI Smart Home

  7. 27 Aug ·  Video

    iPhone Ultra Imminent, M6 Mac mini, Instagram’s New Teen Restrictions

    Apple teases their next event, “Surprise and shine” where we’ll likely see iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra, plus upgraded Mac Studio and M6 Mac mini released. Meta accepts sweeping teen restrictions in major lawsuit settlement, the OpenAI breach is scarier than we thought, and we debate what makes an app “whimsical.” Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppStash App: Fast Copy to ClipboardContextly NotesOur 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: 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!Links from the show Jason's Article on Element Photo App (04:35)Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine' - 9to5MacApple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra - AppleApple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro - AppleApple Maps Ads post from Stephen RoblesApple Maps Ads post from Joe RosensteelApple Won't Allow These Ad Categories in the Maps App - MacRumorsAds on Apple Maps – Apple AdsMeta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement | The VergeOur Agreement With Bipartisan Attorneys General: Calling on TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting TeensAn Open Letter to TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting TeensOpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach | TechCrunchA turbulent AI era and critical choices to make - Gates NotesNetflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers | The Verge"Sandra Bullock" - SmartLess (01:09:00)Sandra Bullock (@sandrabullock) • InstagramMac Power Users #863: 20 Years of Things with Werner Jainek - Relay (01:14:40) (00:00) - Intro (04:25) - Our Apps (10:04) - iPhone Ultra Event (16:04) - M5 Mac Studio (25:11) - M6 Mac mini (40:15) - Sponsor: Framer (42:13) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (43:51) - Apple Maps Ads (56:49) - Instagram's Teen Restrictions (01:03:53) - OpenAI Breach Report (01:07:26) - Netflix Open to Other Streamers (01:08:56) - Celebrity Identities on Social (01:14:28) - What Makes a Whimsical App ★ Support this podcast ★

    iPhone Ultra Imminent, M6 Mac mini, Instagram’s New Teen Restrictions

  8. 20 Aug ·  Video

    AirPods with Camera: Bad Idea? Claude Watermarking Explained, AI Slop Fight Intensifies

    Apple's camera-equipped AirPods are seen in leaked footage, are they a bad idea? Anthropic reveals how Claude watermarks text (it’s not great), Robin Williams' children return to Instagram to fight AI Slop, the college tech load out, and Jason revives Aperture. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!) Our Apps Element Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesStephen's CommunityStash Beta AccessSponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryOur 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 ThreadsLinks from the show The HÅG Capisco Is A Great Chair For People Who Sit Weird - AftermathmacOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls - 9to5MacApple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action - MacRumorsCamera-equipped AirPods reportedly won’t launch in 2026, despite demo video leak - 9to5MacApple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update - MacRumorsApple Maps opens ad booking for businesses, promotional offer available - 9to5MacHow Claude's text watermarking works - AnthropicDaring Fireball: Anthropic’s ‘Watermark’ Text Adulteration in Claude Is a Perversion of WritingMastodon post from Stephen Robles: "Hey Claude, never say 'opine' again, thx"Back to School Tech Deals 2026declaude: rewrite AI-flavored text as plain proseOpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face | The VergeApple announces changes for apps in the European Union - AppleDisney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses - WSJComcast is putting motion sensing into millions of homes — using its existing Wi-Fi routers | The VergeRobin Williams' Kids Revive Instagram to Combat 'AI Abuse' of His Image - TheWrapAn update to how we count public views across YouTube - YouTube CommunityNomad 65W USB-C AC AdapterGoogle Pixelsnap Charger with Stand - Qi2 Wireless ChargerEF ECOFLOW Rapid Pro Power Bank, 4-Port with 300W Max OutputAnker Power Bank (10K, Fusion, Built-In Cable) - Anker USMainstays 3 Drawer Fabric Nightstand with USB, Arctic White Boucle - Walmart.com (00:00) - Intro (02:57) - macOS 27 Buttons (03:55) - AirPods with Camera (16:04) - Apple Maps Ads (16:37) - Sponsor: Claude (19:26) - Claude Watermarking (37:18) - OpenAI Puts on Brakes (38:21) - Apple X EU (41:07) - Disney Sues FCC (44:57) - Comcast Wi-Fi Motion (46:42) - Robin Williams AI Slop (01:06:18) - YouTube Views (01:10:50) - Zuck is Syndrome (01:11:43) - College Tech Load Out (01:17:40) - Element Photo App ★ Support this podcast ★

    AirPods with Camera: Bad Idea? Claude Watermarking Explained, AI Slop Fight Intensifies
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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
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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