Primary Technology

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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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 100K 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. iPhone 16e Launched: Here’s What's Missing, Humane Ai Pin is Dead, Apple’s New C1 is a Big Deal

    1 DAY AGO

    iPhone 16e Launched: Here’s What's Missing, Humane Ai Pin is Dead, Apple’s New C1 is a Big Deal

    Apple officially launched their new “budget” iPhone 16e with a first-party C1 cellular modem. We go through all the details and what it’s missing compared to other models, Humane Ai Pin is officially dead and is bricking all its devices, and we explore Netflix X Apple TV bug that was actually a feature. Sponsored by: Bento|Craft Make Apple style bento graphics easily with Bento|Craft! Use code PRIMARYTECHBOGO to receive 2 months of unlimited exports for the price of one! Redeem in-app, and support a developer who’s part of the Primary Tech community. Learn more at: thatvirtualboy.com/bentocraft Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshowJoin the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the show Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out: Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm Links from the show 'Severance' Becomes Apple TV+'s #1 Series With Season 2 LaunchiPhone 16e - AppleIntroducing iPhone 16e - February 19 - YouTubeiPhone 12 & AT&T 5G+ TESTED! What Speeds Can You Get?! - YouTubeApple Just Killed Off 1 of Its Most Iconic iPhone FeaturesQualcomm and Apple agree to drop all litigation - AppleHP $116 Million Deal for Humane Includes IP But No Ai Pin Device - BloombergIn an Email to Customers, Humane Just Delivered a Brutal Lesson in FailureNetflix confirms it didn't mean to support that Apple TV feature everyone has wanted for years - 9to5MacAnalog Premium Starter Kit (Maple) - UgmonkNotebooks - LEUCHTTURM1917 (00:00) - Intro (02:47) - Old PowerBook (03:32) - Old Mac, iPhones (05:45) - Severance Overtakes Ted Lasso (08:53) - iPhone 16e Feature Rundown (19:10) - iPhone 16e vs Other Models (23:07) - Apple's C1 Modem (33:21) - Sponsor: Bento|Craft (36:53) - Humane Ai Pin is Dead (50:09) - Netflix + Apple TV "Glitch" (58:07) - The Analog System ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 8m
  2. Jason’s Tesla Broke, Again

    1 DAY AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Jason’s Tesla Broke, Again

    Tesla maintenance stories and Stephen tries to convince Jason to wear  Vision Pro on a plane, even if just to embarrass his daughter. Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) Support the show * Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/join ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join ) Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten ) We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W )Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    11 min
  3. Apple’s Privacy Battle with UK, TV+ App on Android, OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Beyond

    FEB 13

    Apple’s Privacy Battle with UK, TV+ App on Android, OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Beyond

    Apple launches a native TV+ app on Android and why they should bring more first party apps to the platform, OpenAI’s plans for GPT-5 and future models, Apple's privacy battles in the UK, and what’s on our desktops? Sponsored by: HelloFresh: Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life when you go to: hellofresh.com/primary10fm Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/80z0R7nk7RMJoin the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the show Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out: Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm Links from the show Fox's Most Divisive Super Bowl Decision Made Everyone MadJason Snell: "This is a good scorebug, I think. Ultra clear. Ye…" - The IncomparableDaring Fireball: Fox’s New Scorebug Graphic Design, and Our Innate Resistance to ChangeSuper Bowl Style: Tom Brady's $740,000 Watch, Travis Kelce's SuitNBA App on  Vision ProInside OpenAI’s $14 million Super Bowl debut | The VergeOpenAI Just Pulled Off the Biggest Super Bowl Upset of AllOpenAI lays out plans for GPT-5 | The VergeIntroducing deep research | OpenAIScarlett Johansson calls for anti deepfake laws after AI video goes viral | The VergeThe Apple TV app is now available on Android - AppleAndroid Apps by Apple on Google PlayJames Cridland on Apple Podcast app on AndroidAbout migrating Apple Account purchases between accounts - Apple SupportNew holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Research app - AppleApple Research on the App StoreFive ways Powerbeats Pro 2 beat out AirPods Pro 2, plus two losses - 9to5MacApple's Commitment to Privacy Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet In the UKUS Lawmakers Urge Intelligence Chief to Fight UK iCloud Backdoor Order - MacRumorsAqara's New Matter/Thread Switches Arrive in the US (00:00) - Intro (03:58) - Old Tech (05:23) - Super Bowl Score Bug (08:53) - NBA In  Vision Pro (10:50) - OpenAI Super Bowl Ad (15:39) - ChatGPT-5 and Beyond (23:11) - Scarlett Johannson Deepfake (26:01) - Apple TV App on Android (35:25) - Merging Apple Accounts (37:43) - Apple Research Health Study (40:48) - Sponsor: HelloFresh (43:23) - Powerbeats Pro 2 (45:19) - UK vs Apple Privacy Issue (01:03:48) - New Aqara Thread Switches (01:06:13) - What's On Our Desktops ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 19m
  4. What’s on our Desks [Unfiltered]

    FEB 13 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    What’s on our Desks [Unfiltered]

    Jason and Stephen each perform a detailed inspection of everything on their desks, from tech to sodas and everything in-between. See the desks * Jason’s Desk ( https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f408845968eab79162f1e37/00657410-962f-422c-9216-44b40d19daec/jason_desk.jpeg ) * Stephen’s Desk ( https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f408845968eab79162f1e37/d591e899-39fe-47a5-a514-a426114e8d09/stephen_desk.jpeg ) Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow )⠀ Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) ⠀Support the show * Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/join ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join ) Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten ) We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W )Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    15 min
  5. ‘Hot Tub’ Explicit iPhone App Hits EU, Apple's New Invites App, Sonos Making a Streaming Box

    FEB 6

    ‘Hot Tub’ Explicit iPhone App Hits EU, Apple's New Invites App, Sonos Making a Streaming Box

    Apple released a new “Invites” app for iPhone, Sonos rumored to release a streaming box amidst layoffs, and we discuss the controversial 'Hot Tub' explicit app making waves on AltStore in the E.U. Sponsored by: 1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytechWatch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/W7k9Li7an6MJoin the Discussion Comment directly on this week's post in our our Primary Tech Community and share photos of your old tech here! https://social.primarytech.fm/c/episodes/hot-tub-explicit-iphone-app-hits-eu-apple-s-new-invites-app-sonos-making-a-streaming-boxSupport the show Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out: Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm Links from the show NEW Apple Invites App - Everything You Need to Know - YouTubeIntroducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together - AppleAfter a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The VergeSonos Lays Off 200 Employees After App Failure - MacRumorsGoogle Is About to Cut Employees Again, and It Just Did the 1 Thing Every Company Should DoChatGPT drops its sign-in requirement for search | The VergeAltStore X Post about Hot TubApple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U] - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: ‘Hot Tub’, a Hardcore Porn App for iOS, Hits AltStore in the E.U.Apple Now Has More Than 2.35 Billion Active Devices Worldwide - MacRumorsApple’s reports record revenue for Q1 2025 (with charts) – Six ColorsApple Just Had Its 'Biggest Quarter Ever,' But There’s 1 Number It Doesn’t Want to Talk AboutTimeline apps are here: Tapestry, Reeder, and a new way to read feeds | The VergeAmazon announces February product event | The VergeExclusive | OpenAI Set to Make Super Bowl Ad Debut - WSJHow to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free: Chiefs vs. Eagles on Sunday, February 9Mac Mini M4 Stand and Hub with SSD Enclosure | Satechi - Apple and PC AccessoriesSoutien Ergonomic Office Chair C5 | Flexispot (00:00) - Intro (03:03) - Old Tech (04:29) - Apple Cinema Display (05:15) - Mac Cube (07:34) - Apple Invites App (24:11) - Sonos Stream Box (30:15) - Google Layoffs (32:38) - ChatGPT Search Opens (35:47) - Sponsor: 1Password (37:49) - Hot Tub Explicit App (50:40) - Apple's Moral Imperative (55:40) - Apple Q1 Earnings (01:01:47) - Amazon AI Event (01:02:34) - Streaming Super Bowl (01:05:43) - Mac mini M4 hub ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 11m
  6. MacBook Air 13 vs 15-inch, and Office Chairs

    FEB 6 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    MacBook Air 13 vs 15-inch, and Office Chairs

    Stephen consults Jason on the ideal size MacBook Air and configuration, plus, we discuss office chairs. Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) ⠀Support the show * Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/join ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join ) ⠀Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten ) ⠀We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W )Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    9 min
  7. DeepSeek Explained, AI Arms Race, iOS 18.3 Updates, Rube Goldberg Email Machine

    JAN 30

    DeepSeek Explained, AI Arms Race, iOS 18.3 Updates, Rube Goldberg Email Machine

    We unravel everything you need to know about DeepSeek, the Chinese AI starup and how it’s affecting OpenAI, Meta, and more, plus new features came with iOS 18.3, iPhone SE 4 might finally do away with the home button, and we dive into the Rube Goldberg machine of how we manage email. Sponsored by Notion AI Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnology Get Primary Tech Show Merch!  Big thanks to Basic Apple Guy for creating our first run of Primary Tech Merch! Get our PTS OG shirt or hoodie, battery percentage ON/OFF, and The Other Guy at: primarytech.fm/merch Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/4QUsyqACq5cJoin the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the show Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out: Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on BlueskyStephen on Mastodon@stephenrobles on XJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on BlueskyJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm Links from the show How Apple Builds Iconic Stores: SVP Deirdre O’Brien Interview! - YouTubeiOS 18.3 NEW Visual Intelligence Features: Finally Good? - YouTubeApple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games - 9to5MacVision Pro now offers 2,000+ games via NVIDIA GeForce NOW support - 9to5MaciPhone SE 4 appears in new photos and video, notch and all | The VergeMeet the new Notion AIDeepSeek-R1’s bold bet on reinforcement learning: How it outpaced OpenAI at 3% of the cost | VentureBeatWhy everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek | The VergeOpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitorMark Zuckerberg tells Meta investors to not worry about DeepSeek | The VergeSam Altman’s Response to ChatGPT’s Biggest Threat Yet Is a Revealing LessonDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; App Store impactZuckerberg wants to Make Facebook Great Again | The VergeMark Zuckerberg Just Got Political Again. This Time He Has a Point (00:00) - Intro (03:12) - Show Us Your Old Tech (05:37) - Apple SVP Interview (07:24) - iOS 18.3 Visual Intelligence (11:56) - Apple Sports App (15:31) - Severance (18:42) -  Vision Pro Gaming (20:32) - iPhone SE 4 Rumors (25:09) - Sponsor: Notion (27:25) - DeepSeek Explained (34:13) - AI Arms Race and Privacy (42:34) - DeepSeek Profitability + Open Source (52:35) - Make Facebook Great Again (58:04) - Our Email Situations ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 11m
  8. Apple SVP Interview and M4 Mac mini Saga

    JAN 30 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Apple SVP Interview and M4 Mac mini Saga

    Stephen attends his first Apple Store opening and had to perform the wave many times, he almost met Eddy Cue, and Jason has a mini M4 Mac mini saga. Watch on YouTube! ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) * Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ( https://youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ) Join the Community * Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm ( https://social.primarytech.fm/ ) ⠀Support the show * Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/join ( https://primarytech.memberful.com/join ) ⠀Reach out: * Stephen's YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@beardfm ) * @stephenrobles on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles ) * @stephenrobles on X ( https://twitter.com/stephenrobles ) * Stephen on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles ) * Jason's Inc.com Articles ( https://www.inc.com/author/jason-aten ) * @jasonaten on Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten ) * @JasonAten on X ( https://twitter.com/jasonaten ) * Jason on Mastodon ( https://mastodon.world/@jasonaten ) We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 ) and Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W )Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy ( https://twitter.com/basicappleguy ). Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm ( podcast@primarytech.fm )

    11 min
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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 100K 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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  • Creator
    Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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