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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 150K 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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  • What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver

    What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver
    Aug 28 2025
    iPhone 17 event is on Sept 9 and we break down everything to expect, from iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more, what’s the breakdown of influencers vs journalists invited in-person, Stephen is running iOS 26 on his main iPhone, and MagSafe charging got faster, but at a cost.Relay for St. JudeJoin the Primary Tech X Relay for St. Jude fundraiser and help us meet our $5,000 goal! Click here to donate.Send Us a Voice MemoWe want to hear from you! Send us a voice memo that may get played on the show, or an anonymous written message about what you’re excited to see at the iPhone 17 event, or iPhone security at TSA! Click here to submit.Bonus Episode: Cracker Barrel rebrand and food tracking. 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/4MIXmXFX-pQ------------------------------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 Mastodon------------------------------We 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 showApple Invites adds a helpful new iPhone feature - 9to5MacUK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption | The VergeApple Events - AppleApple Event Announced for September 9: 'Awe Dropping' - MacRumorsiPhone 17 Pro is coming, here’s every rumored new feature - 9to5MacMacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPadNothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples | The VergeOpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death | The VergeElon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple | The VergeApple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature - 9to5MaciOS 26 Unlocks FAST MagSafe Charging – But There’s a Catch - YouTubeGitryin 12-in-1 Desktop Charging Station with 4 Retractable Type-C Wall Chargers, 40W USB-C Power Strip with Flat Plug, Extension Cord with 1020J Surge Protection for Home Office : Cell Phones & Accessories (00:00) - Intro(02:42) - Relay for St. Jude(05:36) - Deleting iMessages(10:01) - UK Drops Backdoor Request(12:16) - iPhone 17 Event(14:09) - Influencer vs. Journalist(25:34) - Apple Event What to Expect(30:48) - HomePod mini or TV(38:10) - Nothing Fake Photo Debacle(40:03) - OpenAI Lawsuits(46:09) - iOS 26 on Main Device(54:41) - 25W MagSafe Charging ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Pixel 10 Gets ‘MagSafe,’ Google’s AI Camera Went Too Far, is iPadOS 26 Actually Good?

    Pixel 10 Gets ‘MagSafe,’ Google’s AI Camera Went Too Far, is iPadOS 26 Actually Good?
    Aug 21 2025
    Google launches the Pixel 10 lineup, now compatible with MagSafe devices, tons of AI features, Gemini AI coming to smart homes, Notion brings offline features, iPadOS 26 isn’t perfect, and FineWoven making a comeback.Bonus Episode: Stephen’s next app, and deleting iMessages. Listen here!------------------------------Sponsored by:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnologyInsta360 GO Ultra - bag a free Sticky Tabs to help you mount the camera everywhere when you use promo code PRIMARY at: https://store.insta360.com------------------------------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/AApUoEIn7VY------------------------------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 Mastodon------------------------------We 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 showMasimo Sues Customs Over Apple Watch’s Restored Oxygen Tool (1)Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear | The VergeEverything Google announced at the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 eventThe best new features of the Pixel 10 lineup | The VergeThe Pixel 10 Pro puts generative AI right inside the camera | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10/Pro/Fold Impressions: Magnets! - YouTubeGoogle announces Gemini for Home | The VergeThe Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first fully dust-resistant foldable | The VergeOpenAI CFO: Computing power demand is biggest challengeWorking offline in Notion—Everything you need to knowiPhone 17 Pro case has surprising name after FineWoven mess, box hints at new Apple accessory - 9to5MacApple Finally Answers the Question: 'What If the iPad Were More Like the Mac?'Apple Unveils All New iBook - AppleApple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color - Apple (00:00) - Intro(00:49) - Gaylord Texan(02:07) - Watch Blood Oxygen(07:44) - Stephen's Nemesis(09:42) - Pixel 10 Lineup(16:05) - Google's AI Camera(27:12) - Gemini Smart Home(32:52) - Pixel 10 Pro Fold(34:54) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac(37:18) - Sponsor: Insta360(39:16) - OpenAI $1B Month(41:57) - Notion Offline(44:34) - FineWoven Comeback(47:44) - Is iPadOS 26 Good?(56:24) - Cable Preferences(58:49) - Notebook vs Laptop ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI Robots

    ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI Robots
    Aug 14 2025
    The launch of ChatGPT-5 and deprecation of 4o caused blowback among users, Stephen built an entire iPhone app with ChatGPT-5, Perplexity wants to buy Chrome, live translation feature coming to AirPods, Apple planning an AI powered robot, and which tech CEOs would be in the Avengers?Bonus Episode: Healthcare Websites Beat Perplexity Comet. 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/tu9OGS_epJA------------------------------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 Mastodon------------------------------We 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 showSam Altman on ChatGPT 5 vs 4oOpenAI Just Announced GPT-5, Its Best Model Yet, and People Are Very MadI Built an iPhone App Entirely with ChatGPT 5 - YouTubeAn update on Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S. - AppleSam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humans | The VergeElon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings - MacRumorsElon Musk Complaining About App StoreApple Denies Musk's ChatGPT Favoritism Claims, Says App Store Has No Bias - MacRumorsAI Startup Perplexity Makes $34.5B Bid for Google’s Chrome Browser - BloombergPerplexity's $34.5 Billion Dream of Buying Chrome Is Never Going to Happen. It's Also Kind of BrilliantPerplexity's Valuation Jumps to $20 Billion in Latest Fundraise - Business InsiderLive Translation Coming to AirPods - MacRumorsiOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here - 9to5MacApple’s plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart home | The VergeThreads is no longer just chasing X. It’s catching up - Fast CompanyMicrosoft Is Trying to Poach Meta AI Talent, Documents Show - Business InsiderAfter 34 Years, AOL Is Finally Hanging Up on the Internet's Most Iconic Sound. It's Truly the End of an EraCassette brings VHS nostalgia to your iPhone’s camera roll - 9to5MacWHOOP Membership Options | Compare Plans and Features (00:00) - Intro(03:27) - ChatGPT 5 Blowback(11:31) - iPhone App Made By GPT 5(23:30) - Elon Mad at App Store(28:16) - Perplexity Stunt to Buy Chrome(31:00) - iOS 26 Beta Features(35:49) - Apple 2027 AI Plan(39:23) - Threads 400M Actives(42:06) - Microsoft Poaching AI Talent(45:40) - Tech CEO Avengers(49:56) - AOL Dial-Up(50:48) - Cassette iPhone App(52:38) - Whoop Fitness Band(01:01:25) - Shared Calendars ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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