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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 PRIM...

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...

Apple’s record Q3 earnings and commitment to invest heavily in AI, upcoming launch of OpenAI GPT-5, Ghost 6.0 launches with fediverse support, and we roast each other’s iPhone Home Screens! Bonus Episode: Stephen’s secret project, Tim Cook’s 24K gold gift to Trump. Listen here! ------------------------------ Sponsored by: 1Password : 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solut...

Google is rolling out AI age verification along with the rest of the internet, Tea data breach reveals sensitive info but it’s still a top downloaded app, Zuckerberg's superintelligence memo, and where is Apple on AI? Bonus Episode: iPad vs Mac for family. Listen here! ------------------------------ Show Notes via Email Sign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the...

iOS 26 Beta 4 update brings back glass effects, AppleCare One live signup and walkthrough, OpenAI ChatGPT Agent and why AI browsers can be incredibly useful, Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks, and more! Bonus Episode: CBS Cancels Stephen Colbert - Listen here ------------------------------ Show Notes via Email Sign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys...

Tim Cook may be CEO of Apple for years to come, but is the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' hurting Apple’s progress? Does Apple need a “product” focused CEO, and what does that even mean? Plus Qi2.2 devices announced, Pixel 10 event scheduled, iPhone 17 colors leaks, Belkin is out of the smart home business, and our food tracking app of choice. Bonus Episode: Jason’s Travel Gear. Listen here! Sponsored by: Bz...

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...

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 ----------------------...

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 ROBLES Bzigo: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzi...

iPad is more Mac-like than ever, but should it run full macOS? Recent criticism of Liquid Glass design, more features revealed in iOS 26 beta, OpenAI’s $200 million defense contract, and concerns about the rise of quantity and quality of AI generated video. Sponsored by: 1Password : 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, a...

Deeper analysis of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple’s AI strategy at WWDC, Apple execs picking interviews, and Stephen’s experience with self-driving taxis. Bonus Episode: F1 Premiere at Steve Jobs Theater. Listen here! Sponsored by: Surfshark Go to https://surfshark.com/robles or use code ROBLES at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Show Notes via Email Sign up to get exactly one email pe...

Highlights from all the announcements at WWDC25, including iOS 26 Liquid Glass Redesign, major Shortcuts updates, and iPad's biggest leap forward, plus macOS Spotlight, and more. Show Notes via Email Sign 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 episod...

John Gruber announced for the first time in 10 years, there will be no Apple executives at his Talk Show LIVE at WWDC, rumors point to Shortcuts being features at WWDC, and our big feature wishlists for iOS 26, iPad, macOS Tahoe, and more! Sponsored by: AGNTCY Build with other engineers who care about high quality multi-agent software. Visit AGNTCY.org and add your support Bonus Episode: WWDC behi...

Apple may be rebranding iOS ‘26 and all operating systems to match the year, Sky AI app on Mac shows what Apple Intelligence could’ve been, the notifications we allow through, and do we need AI browsers? Bonus Episode: What notifications do we allow? Listen here! Show Notes via Email Sign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your peru...

Jony Ive to oversee software and hardware design at OpenAI with possible hardware in 2026, Google I/O highlights including personal context Gemini, Veo video generation, and Jason goes hands-on with Android XR glasses. Plus, CarPlay Ultra and exciting WWDC news. Bonus Episode: WWDC and Stephen’s Secret Events. Listen here! Sponsored by: AGNTCY : Build with other engineers who care about high quali...

Airbnb held a live event showing off a new app with experiences and social features, Jason was there live, iOS 18.5 shows Apple hasn’t forgot about Screen Time, Android 16's Material Three redesign, Samsung Starts the thin phone wars, and Stephen reviews his new M4 Max Mac Studio! Take the Primary Tech member benefit poll here! Bonus Episode: Jason keeps meeting famous people, Stephen reviews the...

Special guest John Gruber joins us to break down Eddy Cue’s statements on AI replacing the iPhone in 10 years, using AI search in Safari, Apple’s continued fight for App Store control, and what we’ll hear about Siri and Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2025. Bonus Episode: John Gruber on iPhone battery percentage, macOS Dock placement, and most importantly, Pencil direction. Listen here! Show Notes via...

Epic Games got a huge win against Apple, what it means for the App Store and Tim Cook’s leadership, Meta's new Llama 4 AI chat app for iOS, Take It Down Act tries to tackle deepfakes, and Amazon refurb iPhones may be a scam. Take the Primary Tech member benefit poll here! Bonus Episode: Stephen’s Top Secret Trip, Listen here! Show Notes via Email Sign up to get exactly one email per week from the...

Perplexity voice assistant can now interact with your iPhone, and it’s better than Siri, iPhone 17 Air models reveal an ultra-slim design, Google loses two trials and what it means for Chrome, Search and OpenAI, plus Apple Watch celebrates 10 years since launch. Take the Primary Tech member benefit poll here! Bonus Episode: iPad Needs a Better Keyboard - Listen here Sponsored by: Insta360 X5 : Get...

What could an OpenAI social network look like, ChatGPT 4.1 launched, iPadOS 19 is supposedly going to be more Mac-like (is that even a good thing?), Apple Ads are getting wild, and Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta against the FTC. Bonus Episode: Aliens and Newspapers. Listen here! Membership Benefits Poll Sponsored by: 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that...

A leaked iPhone 17 Pro case reveals a massive camera bump, Shopify's AI-focused hiring strategy, How tariffs will affect Apple’s pricing, and we get nostalgic looking back at 50 years of Microsoft. Show Notes via Email Sign 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 watc...

Nintendo Switch 2 details plus the elaborate pre-order process, iOS 18.4 is out with new features, new podcast app, tariffs and tech, Amazon bids to aquire TikTok, and Stephen takes issues with Jason’s travel tech recommendations. Sponsored by: Notion AI : Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnology Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and w...

Apple is shifting its exec team to hopefully fix Siri and Apple Intelligence failings, OpenAI's major funding news and new image generator, iOS 19 to bring visionOS-like redesign to iPhone, Meta’s tell-all book, and a brief history of our websites. Watch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/VfTf-hJe1Xs Join the Community Discuss new episodes, st...

We compare the new M4 MacBook Air to the current M4 Pro MacBook Pro, Google announces Pixel 9a that reverses the camera bump trend, Pebble announces new smart watches, and are your devices really listening to you all the time? Sponsored by: 1Password : 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your contro...

We have M4 MacBook Airs in-hand, we review and compare to MacBook Pro, Mac Studio M3 Ultra reviews are out, iOS 19 may bring a massive redesign across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus, Apple Intelligence Siri features are officially delayed - did Apple break it’s promise? 🛒 Sponsored by   Green Chef : Go to greenchef.com/primaryfree and use code PRIMARYFREE to get started with FREE Salads for two mont...