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By: 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.© 2025 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten Politics & Government
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  • Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta Poaches Apple AI Models Exec

    Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta Poaches Apple AI Models Exec
    Jul 9 2025
    Special guest Sara Dietschy joins the show to discuss AI tools, iOS 26 toning down the Liquid Glass, Meta poaches Apple’s head of Foundation Models, Bluesky is trying really hard to be Twitter, and…does Sara keep battery percentage on?Bonus Episode: Sara Dietschy iPhone and Mac preferences. Listen here!------------------------------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/primarytechAGNTCY: Build with other engineers who care about high quality multi-agent software. Visit AGNTCY.org and add your support------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.------------------------------Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow------------------------------Join the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm------------------------------Support the showGet ad-free versions of the show plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here if you want chapters: primarytech.memberful.com/join------------------------------Reach 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 SpotifyPodcast 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 showSara Dietschy - YouTubeJohn Hill - YouTube'F1' Overtakes 'Napoleon' as Apple's Highest-Grossing FilmMeta Hires Apple Top AI Models Executive - BloombergLiquid Glass in iOS 26 beta 3 less dramatic as Apple optimizes redesign for usability - 9to5MaciOS 26 Beta 3 Released - What's New? - YouTubeBluesky adds Twitter-like push notifications for specific accounts | The VergeMastodon is improving profiles and getting ready for quote posts | The VergeNew hands-on iPhone 17 Air video reveals dummy in sleek black finish - 9to5MacThese Apps Made My Mac Actually Useful - YouTubev0 by VercelRealtime Colors (00:00) - Intro(05:37) - Domain Hoarding(09:39) - F1 is Good?(15:28) - Meta Poaches Apple LLM Lead(17:06) - Future of AI Content(24:28) - Liquid Less Glassy(33:12) - Shortcuts Adoption(36:24) - Sponsor: 1Password(38:11) - Sponsor: Agntcy(39:04) - Bluesky Trying to be X(45:06) - iPhone 17 Air Model(47:59) - Sara's AI Tools ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Apple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) + Phone (3), Grammarly AI Work Suite

    Apple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) + Phone (3), Grammarly AI Work Suite
    Jul 3 2025
    Grammarly acquires Superhuman looking to build an AI productivity suite, Nothing launches its first flagship Phone (3) and over-the-ear headphones, Meta’s Superintelligence initiative, 12-inch MacBook may return, and Apple looking to power Siri with OpenAI or Anthropic rather than it’s internal AI.Bonus Episode: Brave vs Safari. Listen here!Dumpster Siri Image from 9to5Mac-----------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/txLGbr7O1p4Join the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showGet ad-free versions of the show plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here if you want chapters: 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 SpotifyPodcast 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 showAI Slop: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTubeGrammarly to acquire email startup Superhuman in AI platform push | ReutersSuperhuman is being acquired by Grammarly to build the future of workSuperhuman | The most productive email app ever madeNothing Headphone 1 review: a bold design with some odd omissions | The VergeNothing’s ‘first true flagship’ phone plays it a little safe | The VergeMark Zuckerberg Announces Meta ‘Superintelligence’ Effort, More Hires - BloombergHere’s What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent | WIREDMicrosoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees | The VergeThis 139-Year-Old, Iconic American Brand Just Made a Mistake No Company Should MakeApple Music celebrates 10 years with the launch of a new global hub for artists - AppleApple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp - 9to5MacNew MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Spotted in Apple Code - MacRumorsApple Unveils All-New MacBook - AppleFigma Files Registration Statement for Proposed IPO | Figma BlogParamount agrees to pay Trump $16 million, clearing way for merger deal | The VergeABC will give $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit | AP News (00:00) - Intro(08:14) - AI Slop on John Oliver(11:11) - Grammarly Aquires Superhuman(22:49) - Nothing Headphone (1)(26:30) - Nothing Phone (3)(29:15) - Meta's AI Superintelligence(41:00) - Big Microsoft Layoffs(44:51) - Apple Music 10 Years(49:12) - Apple Ditching Internal AI Siri(53:30) - 12-inch MacBook Return(59:12) - Figma Files IPO(01:02:24) - Paramount Pays Trump $16M(01:06:54) - Spotify with Ads ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Apple Took F1 Too Far, iPadOS 26 Features, Are We All Just LLMs?

    Apple Took F1 Too Far, iPadOS 26 Features, Are We All Just LLMs?
    Jun 26 2025
    A controversial Apple push-notification, we dive into iPadOS 26 features and second beta, Meta's AI copyright victory and what it means for content creators, macOS FinderGate, and a poignant personal tech story about ChatGPT.Sponsored by:Surfshark: Go to surfshark.com/robles for 4 extra months of Surfshark and use promo code ROBLESBzigo: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discountBUZZ10 to save 10% off------------------------------Bonus EpisodeIs $100M for AI devs too much, or not enough? Listen here!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/SlcM4Sz-T-UJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showGet ad-free versions of the show plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here if you want chapters: 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 SpotifyPodcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fmLinks from the showI Asked ChatGPT a Simple Question. It Literally May Have Saved My LifeiPadOS 26 First Look - Top 10 HUGE Features - YouTubeAI is ruining houseplant communities online | The VergeCombo Touch for iPad ProFlip Folio fpr iPadApple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon - 9to5MacWith a Push-Notification About 'F1: The Movie', Apple Did What No Company Should Ever DoApple Just Responded to Intense Criticism Over the ‘Liquid Glass’ Finder Icon In the Most Apple WaymacOS 26 FinderGate continues as designer shows how it should be doneMeta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case—but There’s a Catch | WIREDSam Altman takes his ‘io’ trademark battle public | The Verge (00:00) - Intro(03:32) - Reddit Fighting AI Content(06:59) - 20 Years of Podcasts(12:17) - iPadOS 26 Features(17:56) - iPad Keyboard Cases(22:44) - Apple Sports App(25:59) - Apple's F1 Notification(32:58) - macOS Finder Icon(36:55) - Sponsor: Bzigo(39:03) - Sponsor: Surfshark(41:16) - Meta Wins LLM Training Case(49:00) - AI vs YouTube Content(01:03:13) - Jason's ChatGPT Health Story ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 16 mins

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