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OpenAI acquires TBPN podcast, Anthropic’s mysterious Mythos AI it won’t release to the public, Google’s new deepfake tools, and why is NASA still using Flickr?Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied)Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads———————— Sponsors:Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primaryCleanMyMac - Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH————————Links from the showStephen Robles - Apple Home and HomeKit DevicesAmazon Ends Support for Old Kindles - inc.comNASA ImagesArtemis II | FlickrLunarWall: Shuffle Moon Photos from Artemis II - MacStoriesThis Shortcut downloads latest Artemis II images from NASA - 9to5MacAirPods Max 2 Colors - MastodonOpenAI just bought TBPN | The VergeOpenAI’s AGI boss is taking a leave of absence | The VergeSam Altman Compares AGI to the PandemicChatGPT just added its first streaming video app, here's what it can do - 9to5MacAnthropic Project Glasswing: Mythos Preview gets limited releaseQuantum-secure cryptography in Apple operating systems - Apple SupportUS court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now | ReutersAnthropic’s New Product Aims to Handle the Hard Part of Building AI Agents | WIREDGoogle makes it easy to deepfake yourself | The VergeMeta debuts the Muse Spark model in a 'ground-up overhaul' of its AI | TechCrunchSurf SocialGoogle Brings Vertical Tabs and Improved Reading Mode to Chrome - MacRumorsSpotify's prompted playlist feature will now work for podcasts, too | TechCrunchSquarespace Marketplace - Stephen Robles————————Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI News and Updates06:05 Artemis II Moon Photos10:40 AirPods Max 217:47 OpenAI is Flailing31:32 Sponsor: CleanMyMac33:28 Sponsor: Granola35:04 Anthropic's Mythos AI47:31 YouTube Making Deepfakes Easier49:47 Meta's Spark AI53:49 Amazon Cutting Off Old Kindles01:00:48 Are Vertical Tabs Good?01:03:40 Spotify AI Podcast Recommendations01:04:25 Claude Strikes Again ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple hits 50, Tim Cook gives a *rousing* interview, we debate the most Apple-y product, the Mac Pro is officially dead, Claude Code leak, and Stephen saw the Artemis II launch.Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied)Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads———————— Sponsors:Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/design, and use code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primary————————Links from the showApple Turns 50: This Device is the MOST Apple - YouTubeApple Just Turned 50. Its Greatest Innovation Has Always Been Version 2Mac Pro Photo 1Mac Pro Photo 2Original Apple TV BoxHaptyk - Mechanical Keyboard Sounds for Mac | Free Download‎Beam Browser App - App StoreTim Cook WSJ Interview - VideoApple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware - 9to5MacChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4 - 9to5MacClaude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent | The VergeApple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400 - 9to5MacAirPods Max 2 review: High-end adds modern features at last - 9to5Mac'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade | TechRadarSpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says | TechCrunchYou can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username | The VergeMeta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunchYou can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa Plus | The VergeDelta Air Lines taps Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi as streaming wars heat up (00:00) - Intro (06:30) - Video Podcast and Chapters (15:22) - App Shout Outs (17:50) - Apple's 50th Celebrations (38:53) - Sponsor: Granola (40:33) - Sponsor: Framer (42:30) - Mac Pro is Dead (53:32) - ChatGPT in CarPlay (56:03) - Studio Display XDR Got Cheaper (01:03:57) - AirPods Max 2 Reviews (01:05:01) - Lightning Round (01:15:06) - Keeping Apple Boxes ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple launched new business tools including ads in Apple Maps, and it’s bad for small businesses, plus new details about Gemini and Apple Intelligence, OpenAI shutting down Sora app, jury finds Instagram and YouTube are addictive, Wi-Fi router ban, and we reminisce for Apple’s 50th anniversary!Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied)Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/primary------------------------------ Links from the showThe Copper Kettle - St. Pete Beach • InstagrameSuite Sheet Music AppApple Maps Is Getting Ads. It’s Apple’s Riskiest Bet Yet - inc.comiOS 26.4 Video with 15+ New FeaturesA California Jury Just Said What People Already Thought About Instagram and YouTube - inc.comSony Is Finally Killing the EV No One Ever Thought They’d Actually Ship - inc.comPeter Cushing is dead. Rogue One’s resurrection is a digital indignity - The GuardianiOS 26.4 users can try the new Apple Podcasts video experience with these shows - 9to5MacLGA New York Airport Dashboard — FlightyIntroducing Apple Business — a new all-in-one platform for businesses of all sizes - AppleBorn and Bread Bakehouse (@bornandbreadfl) • Instagram photos and videosSora App Discontinued - wsj.comOpenAI Shutting Down Sora Video AppOpenAI Desktop Super App - wsj.comApple is testing a standalone app for its overhauled Siri | The VergeNew details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Gemini changes: report - 9to5MacApple Overhauls App Store Connect - MacStoriesYouTube Creator PartnershipsThe United States router ban, explained | The VergeMadonna, Michael Keaton, Julia Garner Seen In Venice For 'The Studio'Apple's 50th Anniversary Events Continue in UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, and Beyond - MacRumorsComfyUI(00:00) - Introduction (04:33) - AI Generated Actors (07:34) - eSuite Sheet Music App (08:27) - iOS 26.4 and Video Podcasts (13:56) - Flighty Airport Update (17:10) - Apple Maps Ads Are Bad (33:41) - Sora App is Dead (37:37) - Sponsor: Claude (40:08) - Sponsor: Quo (41:51) - OpenAI Super App (42:36) - Gemini X Apple Intelligence Deal (46:07) - App Store Metrics (50:01) - YouTube Brand Connector (52:54) - Claude Dispatch and Computer (57:41) - U.S. Bans Router Imports (01:00:41) - Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Addictive (01:11:50) - Apple Celebrates 50 Years (01:20:38) - How to Become a Creator ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple may have a “Creator Access Program," AirPods Max 2 with H2 announced, iOS 26.4 coming soon, AI Val Kilmer to star in a movie posthumously, new HomeKit Video Doorbell, and Stephen’s home theater saga.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytechShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary------------------------------Links from the showMacBook Neo Giveaway? - InstagramApple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX - MacRumorsApple introduces AirPods Max 2 - AppleApple highlights 13 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.4 - 9to5MacWhy Apple’s Video Podcast Push Feels Like the End of an EraNvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang keynote Blackwell Vera RubinNVIDIA GTC 2026: Live Updates on What’s Next in AI | NVIDIA BlogYouTubeVal Kilmer in 'As Deep As the Grave, His Performance was AI GeneratedJoanna Stern's DocumentaryHomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases its first Matter camera alongside a new Apple Home enabled wired doorbell - 9to5MacOvercast is gaining transcripts, and it will have an edge over Apple Podcasts - 9to5MacSamsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three months | The VergeFacebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunchUber to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of new robotaxi deal | The VergeEncyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for allegedly ‘memorizing’ its content with ChatGPT | The VergeiPhone Shortcuts Are Way Behind... - YouTubeLG 77-Inch Class OLEDDenon AVR-S970H ReceiverPhilips Hue 75" Smart Light StripPhilips Hue Play HDMI sync Box 8KPhilips Hue Compact Smart Light Tube (00:00) - Intro (09:28) - Apple Giving Away Macs? (13:33) - Apple Acquires MotionVFX (16:58) - AirPods Max 2 (22:15) - iOS 26.4 Features (28:25) - NVIDIA GTC (32:49) - Dead AI Actors in Movies (41:21) - Sponsor: 1Password (43:17) - Sponsor: Shopify (44:57) - Aqara Video Doorbell (47:22) - Overcast Gets Transcripts (49:04) - Samsung Discontinues Trifold (54:48) - Uber Invests in Rivian (58:12) - S26 Ultra Agentic Feature (01:05:02) - Claude AI Browser (01:12:37) - Stephen's Home Theater Saga ★ Support this podcast ★

Our MacBook Neo review, an existential crises on Stephen’s Studio Display XDR, Sonos launches new speakers, Anthropic continues to fight the Depatment of Defense, Meta’s new scam safeguards, Grammarly’s AI mess, Ticketmaster is the mafia, and Stephen has an existential crises over an OLED TV.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads----------Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!----------Links from the showJason's MacBook Neo Reviwewi tried editing 4K video on the $599 MacBook Neo - YouTubeStephen's XDR Unboxing and Set Up - YouTubeJason on Grammarly DebacleRAM® MountsMacBook Neo Review - YouTubeM5 Max MacBook Pro + XDR Display: Worth the upgrade? - YouTubeWhy the iPhone 17e is Genius. - YouTubeMKBHD's Galaxy S26 Review - YouTubeAnthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain-Risk Designation | WIREDGrammarly is turning off the expert review AI feature that stole our identities | The VergeSonos just launched Play, a new $299 portable speaker | The VergeMeta acquires Moltbook, the Reddit-like network for AI agents | The VergeMeta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunchGoogle’s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides | The VergeLive Nation settles government antitrust suit — and dodges a breakup | The VergeTicketmaster Call from The Verge - InstagramTaylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster after Eras Tour ticket sales: NPRBluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down | WIREDApple's Smart Home Hub Won't Launch Until September as Siri Remains Unfinished - MacRumors2025 LG 77" G5 4K OLED evo TV unboxing and wall mounting - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (03:28) - Podcasts We Listen To (10:21) - MacBook Neo Review (25:58) - Studio Display XDR (34:24) - M5 Max MBP Reviews (35:15) - iPhone 17e (40:16) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (42:02) - Sponsor: Framer (43:42) - Galaxy S26 Ultra (49:41) - Anthropic vs The DoD (51:42) - Grammarly's AI Mess (56:36) - New Sonos Speakers (58:14) - Lightning Round (01:12:54) - Stephen Gets an OLED ★ Support this podcast ★

Everything Apple announced this week including the new M5 lineup, Studio Displays, compare the MacBook Neo vs Air, answer if Apple really did raise prices, plus Anthropic’s tense Pentagon negotiations, Netflix is out of the Warner Bros. deal, and Jason finally tries Claude.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Claude AI: Sign up for Claude Pro today at: claude.ai/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to: Quo.com/primary------------------------------Links from the showEverything Apple Released This Week: M5 Lineup, Displays, iPad Air - YouTubeApple gives in to temptation and renames its CPU cores - Six ColorsDisplays - AppleBenQ Computer Monitor 27"MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Every Difference Explained - YouTubeThe MacBook Neo May Be Apple’s Most Consequential New Product in a Decade - Inc.comEveryone Expected Apple to Raise Prices on Its New Macs. What It Did Instead Was Much Smarter - Inc.comNothing is finally covering up with the slim, metal Phone 4A Pro | The VergeNothing Headphone A review: something worth considering | The VergeHeadphone (a) | NothingAnthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup | The VergeOpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant update to make ChatGPT less 'cringe' - 9to5MacHBO Max-Paramount+ to Combine Streaming Services‎Watch Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars - Apple TVAI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule | The VergeTim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032 | The VergeStephen Robles: Gemini is like the eager assistant - Mastodon (00:00) - Intro (04:38) - iPhone 17e (06:06) - M4 iPad Air (10:39) - M5 MacBook Air (13:28) - M5 Pro and Max MBP (20:16) - Studio Displays (34:24) - Sponsor: Quo (36:38) - Sponsor: Anthropic (38:36) - MacBook Neo (56:21) - Did Apple Raise Prices? (01:03:26) - Nothing Announcements (01:05:42) - Lightning Round (01:15:45) - Jason Tries Claude ★ Support this podcast ★

Samsung Galaxy S26 event with new Privacy Display features on the Ultra, will AI finally be able to order DoorDash, Anthropic's Pentagon negotiations, Perplexity Computer announces, Sonos trying to fix its app, and our MAc backup “strategies.”Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showToyota Customer ServiceApple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws | TechCrunchSamsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature! - YouTubeGoogle Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you with new agentic AI features | The VergeAcme WeatherInside Anthropic’s existential negotiations with the Pentagon | The VergeWhen Perplexity's Comet AI browser will come to iPhonePerplexity may have built a better OpenClaw | The Deep View Apple Can’t Ignore This Anymore - YouTubeYouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play | TechCrunch1Password is going up in price | The VergeDJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports | The VergeSonos plans to fix its biggest iOS hurdle with a new Live Activities feature - 9to5MacParachute Backup– Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos (00:00) - Intro (03:05) - EVs in Apple Maps (04:46) - Video in Apple Podcasts (08:52) - iOS 26.4 Age Verification (09:38) - Galaxy S26 Ultra (13:38) - Android AI Features (22:40) - Acme Weather App (25:44) - Sponsor: Shopify (27:20) - Sponsor: 1Password (28:47) - Anthropic vs U.S. Gov't (42:04) - Perplexity Computer (48:28) - Lightning Round (01:00:46) - Mac Backup Strategies ★ Support this podcast ★

Get an exclusive look at the new Halide Mark III app with developer Ben Sandofsky from Lux.camera! Plus, we discuss AI in photography, C2PA, and the camera used on the moon.Watch this episode on YouTube here!Links from the showInside Looks: A Mark III PreviewJason’s Article About this InterviewReality is losing the deepfake war | The VergeWhat is HDR, anyway?Most memorable images from D-DayJacques Carelman's Impossible Objects bought to life in all their irrational gloryNomad Photo ExpeditionsLeica Content Credentials in the M11-P | Leica Camera US ★ Support this podcast ★

New Apple hardware coming at March 4 “experience,” Apple Podcasts adding video in iOS 26.4 is more complicated then you think, Google I/O announced, RAM is becoming a real problem, and Amazon Ring may track more than just lost dogs.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Transistor.fm: The best podcast host, get 20% OFF your first year of hosting at: transistor.fm/beardfmFramer: Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% OFF an annual Pro plan1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showStephen's Video on Apple Podcasts iOS 26.4 VideoApple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect - MacRumorsApple Music in iOS 26.4: Five new features coming to iPhone - 9to5MaciOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini - MacRumorstvOS 26.4 adds new 'Continuous Audio Connection' on Apple TV - 9to5MacApple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone | The VergeApple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts - AppleHow to publish video on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsPodcast hosting providers - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsGoogle I/O 2026 set for May 19-20Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10A Impressions: (Never) Seen This Before - YouTubeExclusive: OpenAI Has Poached Instagram’s Celebrity Whisperer | Vanity FairOpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI | The VergeThe RAM shortage is coming for everything you care about | The VergeRing cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage - Ars TechnicaRing’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows | The VergeWarner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final OfferUniFi Travel Router - Ubiquiti Store Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview | The VergeAirport Codes: The Accidental System - YouTubeRep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (04:42) - EV Charging in Apple Maps (08:53) - March 4 Apple "Experience" (13:37) - iOS 26.4 Features (15:58) - CarPlay Updates (23:46) - More iOS 26.4 Changes (28:59) - Sponsor: Transistor.fm (31:18) - Apple Podcasts Video (01:03:07) - Sponsor: Framer (01:04:51) - Sponsor: 1Password (01:06:31) - Lightning Round (01:16:40) - Ring Becoming Minority Report (01:22:03) - Warner Bros X Netflix (01:24:41) - Travel Routers ★ Support this podcast ★

Super Bowl AI ads are probably why RAM is so expensive, ChatGPT ads are here, Apple’s Siri update with Gemini is delayed “again,” Ferrari’s first EV with Jony Ive-designed interior, and a wild  Vision Pro experiment.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro, which includes access to Claude Code at: claude.ai/primaryCleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH------------------------------Links from the showStephen's Vision Pro Experiment - YouTubeAn app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera | The VergeBen Affleck & Jennifer Aniston Star In 'Good Will Dunkin’ Super Bowl Ad - YouTubeJurassic Park... Works | Big Game Commercial 2026 | Xfinity - YouTubeArtlist’s Official Big Game Commercial 2026 - YouTubeYouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles - MacRumorsChatGPT’s cheapest options now show you ads | The VergeHere are the brands bringing ads to ChatGPT | The VergeiOS 26.3 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here - 9to5MacApple’s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27 - BloombergDaring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence FeaturesApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearBlastDoor for Messages and IDS - Apple SupportApple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start and Season 4 (Exclusive)Ferrari’s first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive | The VergeGoogle Photos brings 'Create with AI' templates to iPhoneOpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027 - MacRumorsAirDrop-Quick Share Interoperability Expanding to More Android Phones - MacRumorsMeta launches AI algorithm personalization feature for ThreadsTikTok launches an opt-in Local Feed in the US leveraging users' precise location | TechCrunchCoinbase rolls out AI tool to 'give any agent a wallet' | The Block (00:00) - Intro (06:57) - iPhone Air (10:21) - Camo Sues Apple (11:44) - AI Super Bowl Ads (21:03) - YouTube TV Gets Cheaper (22:07) -  Vision Pro Gets YouTube (25:51) - ChatGPT Ads Are Here (27:11) - Sponsor: Claude (29:42) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (31:09) - iOS 26.3 is Out (31:41) - Siri with Gemini Delayed (44:50) - Apple Aquires Severance (47:43) - Jony Ive Ferrari (50:51) - Lightning Round (55:18) -  Vision Pro Experiment ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple shatters revenue records, Tim Cook teases new innovations coming this year, Walmart hits $1T market cap, everyone’s still pouring money into AI, and OpenClaw’s “skills” have serious security concerns.Stephen's Newsletter SignupAd-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads————————SponsorsShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primaryQuo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/primary————————Links from the showMac Power Users - RelayApple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales – Six ColorsWhile Everyone Else Tries to Replace the iPhone, Apple Just Had Its Best Quarter EverNew Mac configurator may point to separate CPU and GPU options - 9to5MacTim Cook hints at ‘never been seen’ innovations coming this year - 9to5MacMeta (META) Q4 2025 earnings185 Billion Reasons Google Isn’t Worried AI Will Kill SearchGoogle's subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue | TechCrunchIt Took 64 Years to Build Walmart. It Took 3 Years to Turn It Into a $1 Trillion Tech CompanyXcode moves into agentic coding with deeper OpenAI and Anthropic integrations | TechCrunchOpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare | The VergeHumans are infiltrating the social network for AI bots | The VergeAnthropic's 'Dishonest' Ads Clearly Struck a Nerve With Sam AltmanExpect more upsells and subscription bundles from Apple, Creator Studio was just the start - 9to5MacNow anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs | The VergeAirTag 2 Has Wild Range! #tech #airtag - YouTubeGoogle announces Pixel 10a with completely flat cameraAlexa Plus is now available to everyone in the US | The VergeApple Sports for iPhone updated with PGA, LPGA, and more - 9to5MacThe SpaceX-xAI Merger Isn't About Data Centers in Space. It's About Bailing Out Musk's Biggest GambleShortcuts Team Lead HiringGemini Mac App Tweet (00:00) - Intro (03:20) - Stephen Joins MPU (12:31) - Apple's Record Earnings (15:03) - New Mac Configurator (21:47) - Meta, Google, Walmart Earnings (35:36) - Xcode 26.3 Agents (37:02) - Sponsor: Quo (38:50) - Sponsor: Shopify (40:51) - OpenClaw (51:09) - Moltbook Social (52:26) - OpenAI vs Anthropic Ads (55:36) - Creator Studio Ads (01:01:42) - Ring Pet Finder (01:03:58) - Pixel 10a (01:04:18) - Alexa Plus is Out (01:05:19) - Golf in Apple Sports (01:07:30) - SpaceX X xAI (01:09:43) - Shortcuts Team Hiring (01:10:30) - Chrome Agent ★ Support this podcast ★

Creator Studio is out and the rollout was rough. We review it, plus AirTag 2 launch, Tesla ends production of Model S and X, Gemini keeps beating ChatGPT, Sonos finally released new hardware, Apple Invites might be bad, and is TikTok dying?Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% OFF an annual plan!Copilot Money - Limited-time get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the showI Tested Apple’s New Creator Studio for 2 Weeks - YouTubeApple’s Rumored AI Pin Forces a Simple Question: What Do People Actually Want?Apple’s Creator Studio Isn’t an Adobe Killer. It’s Something Else EntirelyApple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability - AppleA brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference - 9to5MacSebastiaan de With on Bluesky@stroughtonsmith - MastodonTesla Finally Announced the End of an EraI Bought an 11-Year-Old Tesla in 2024 — Worth It? - YouTubeApple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows - MacRumorsGoogle adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome | The VergeMoltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStoriesSonos unveils its first new hardware product in over a year - 9to5MacOpenAI is working out how much to charge for ChatGPT ads | The VergeTikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes - MacRumorsDisgruntled TikTok Users Turn To UpScrolled—Which Outranks TikTok On App Store (00:00) - Intro (05:02) - AirTag 2 is Out (10:47) - Apple Design Good News (12:20) - Creator Studio Review (39:13) - Sponsor: Framer (41:05) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (42:52) - Tesla Discontinues S and X (48:04) - More Fantasy on TV (50:06) - Chrome Gets Gemini (54:04) - Moltbot is Clawdbot (58:39) - New Sonos Hardware (59:21) - ChatGPT Ads (01:01:18) - Is TikTok Dying? (01:10:58) - Gemini Keeps Winning (01:19:23) - Apple Invites ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple is rumored to overhaul Siri with a chatbot in iOS 27, and they’re working on an AI Pin, OpenAI said a hardware unveiling should happen this year, YouTubers will be able to create Shorts using AI-generated versions of themselves, and Stephen finally figured out Claude Code.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Antigravity A1 - Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year and a FREE month when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the showStephen's Shortcut CommunityJason's Creative Effort NewsletterMorning Routine Shortcut MentionedApple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27 - 9to5MaciOS 27: Apple (AAPL) to Revamp Siri as Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot - BloombergApple Spent Years Downplaying AI Chatbots. Now Siri Is Becoming OneApple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri - BloombergGoogle X Apple Gemini StatementApple Developing AirTag-Sized AI Pin With Dual Cameras - MacRumorsOpenAI aims to debut first device in 2026, exec tells AxiosApple AI Pin Joke AnnouncementSamsung Galaxy S26 battery pack leak points to Qi2 charging support | The VergeYouTube CEO Neal Mohan Addresses AI Slop in 2026 Letter to CreatorsYouTubers will be able to make Shorts with their own AI likenesses | The VergeCover your eyes: Netflix vertical video is coming this year - 9to5MacNetflix revises Warner Bros. bid to an all-cash offer | The VergeThreads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind | The VergeThreads rolls out ads to all users worldwide | TechCrunchSony’s TV business is being taken over by TCL | The VergeHow ChatGPT Became My Most Useful Creative Tool (00:00) - Intro (04:55) - Apple Invites (06:24) - Siri Chatbot iOS 27 (27:26) - Apple AI Pin (42:21) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (44:12) - Sponsor: Antigravity A1 (45:31) - Galaxy S26 Gets MagSafe (47:58) - YouTube AI in 2026 (56:38) - Netflix Shorts (59:30) - Threads Overtakes X (01:00:49) - Sony TVs EOL (01:02:26) - Claude Makes Shortcuts (01:11:25) - Carrot Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

Google’s Gemini will officially power Apple Intelligence features, Apple Creator Studio adds new subscription pricing for Apple’s Pro Apps and iWork suite, ChatGPT integrating with Apple Health, and Digg is back!Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Antigravity A1: Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!1Password: Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showCreative Effort - Podcast - Apple PodcastsApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearWith Its Google Gemini Deal, Apple Just Made Its Most Intelligent Move YetApple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declinedWhat Will Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Be? Our Roundup of Best Guesses - Business InsiderGemini's new Personal Intelligence will look through your emails and photos - if you let it | ZDNETApple Health integration launches in new ‘ChatGPT Health’ feature - 9to5MacChatGPT TranslateIntroducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - AppleSome Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive Every New Feature Without a Subscription - MacRumorsVerizon outage: With service restored, here's everything that's happened so far | TechRadar2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O. - The New York TimesVerizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule - Ars TechnicaX claims it has stopped Grok from undressing people, but of course it hasn’t | The VergeTSMC extends record quarter, profit jumps 35% on robust AI chip demandAlphabet hits $4 trillion market capitalization Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunchShortcuts Community | Digg | DiggNetflix’s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin | The VergeNissan is among the first to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US | The VergeCARROT Weather for iOS and AndroidApple: You (Still) Don’t Understand the Vision Pro – Stratechery by Ben Thompson (00:00) - Intro (04:21) - AirPods as Mics (08:36) - Gemini to Power Siri (22:10) - ChatGPT Health (26:29) - Apple Creator Studio (40:54) - Sponsor: Antigravity A1 (42:26) - Sponsor: 1Password (44:01) - Verizon Outage (45:48) - FCC Unlocked Phones (49:40) - Grok Explicit Imagery (54:28) - Matthew McConaughey TM (56:02) - Digg is Back (01:00:06) - Nissan Adding MagSafe (01:00:51) - Weather Apps (01:07:03) - Picks of the Week ★ Support this podcast ★

In-person recording from MGM Grand, we share the highlights from CES including LEGO Smart bricks, multiple humanoid robots, the latest smart home gear, and what exactly is AI doing in everything?Watch our LIVE from the show floor special episode here!Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Antigravity A1 - Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at: clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECH------------------------------Links from the showLIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor! - YouTubeCES 2026 Day 1: Smart LEGO Bricks, AI Robots, and Smart Home - YouTubeThe State of Smart Home at CES - YouTubeLEGO Just Announced Its Biggest Innovation Since the MinifigThe Most Revealing Thing About Nvidia’s New Chip Comes Down to the Name (00:00) - Intro (01:36) - Las Vegas (06:44) - Stephen's First CES (15:32) - Humanoid Robots (21:44) - AI Everywhere (24:46) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (26:13) - Sponsor: Antigravity A1 (27:40) - LEGO Smart Bricks (32:08) - Smart Home at CES (40:03) - AR Glasses (41:22) - CES TVs (44:40) - Tech We Brought ★ Support this podcast ★

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The Apple products we’re most excited for in 2026, special announcements from both our hosts, and we answer listener questions!Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Antigravity A1 - Get the world’s first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year and a FREE month when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the showCreative Effort | Jason Aten | SubstackStephen Robles | Shortcuts UniversityHow to Learn with Stephen RoblesSkull Shaver - Pitbull Gold PRO ★ Support this podcast ★

We look back at the biggest tech news of 2025, plus the U.S. halts new DJI drone imports, our ChatGPT “Wrapped” results, and our tech picks of the year!Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year and a FREE month when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryFramer - Start creating for free at framer.com/design, and use code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.------------------------------Links from the showJason on Movies on the Side PodcastNelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label PrinterAnker Nano Charging Station, 7-in-1 USB-CThe Task Knife | Grovemade® Elgato Stream Deck +US bans new foreign drone models in a blow to Chinese giant DJI | CNN BusinessChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped | TechCrunchApple warns employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays - 9to5MacInstagram long-form videos and full control of your feed may happenApple Intelligence summaries might get warning labels. That’s not enough. – Six ColorsTikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist | Reuters How Apple Builds Iconic Stores: SVP Deirdre O’Brien Interview! - YouTubeDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; App Store impactApple Invites - YouTubeAfter a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The VergeScarlett Johansson calls for anti deepfake laws after AI video goes viral | The VergeMy Teen Switched to iPhone 16e – Does He Regret It? - YouTubeIn an Email to Customers, Humane Just Delivered a Brutal Lesson in FailureWith Its AI-Powered Alexa+, Amazon Just Put Apple on NoticeOpenAI expands Deep Research to all paying ChatGPT usersHands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It’s DelightfuliOS 19 Redesign Now Widely Rumored - MacRumorsApple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of CupertinoSonos has canceled its streaming video player | The VergeNintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more | The VergeAmazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S. - The New York TimesLeaked iPhone 17 Pro Cases Show Huge Cutout for New Camera Bump - MacRumorsReport: iPadOS 19 to be 'more like macOS' in major overhaul - 9to5MacOpenAI is building a social network | The VergeiPhone 17 Air's Extreme Thinness Demoed in New Video - MacRumorsA judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store | The VergeAirbnb Just Radically Changed Travel Again. Here’s How.At I/O, Google Just Shipped Apple’s AI PromisesA letter from Sam and Jony | OpenAI

Oscars ditch traditional TV for YouTube, ChatGPT’s image upgrades are significant, 5.2 launches with an entire app store, Merriam-Webster crowns “slop” as 2025’s word of the year, and who are the players in the battle for your TV.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Udacity - You can try Udacity risk-free for seven days. Head to Udacity.com/PRIMARY and use code PRIMARY for 40% off your order.MasterClass - Get up to 50% OFF an annual membership at MasterClass! Sign up today at: masterclass.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showShop Rock Paper Pencil — iPad Paper Screen Protector + Apple Pencil Tips - Astropad‎Capture App - App StoreiOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone - 9to5MacOscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029My Favorite Murder and The Breakfast Club podcasts are ditching YouTube for Netflix | The VergeThe Walt Disney Company and OpenAI reach landmark agreementReThinking: Margaret Atwood on… - Worklife with Adam Grant - Apple Podcasts (00:43:29)Introducing GPT-5.2 | OpenAIOpenAI’s ChatGPT Updated to Make Images Better and Faster - BloombergDevelopers can now submit apps to ChatGPT | OpenAIAI Thumbnail Comparison @stephenrobles.com on BlueskyGoogle announces Gemini 3 Flash, rolling out to Gemini appInstagram is putting Reels on your TV | The VergeMerriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is ‘slop’ | The VergeNew M5 iMac model aimed at pro users might be coming, per leak - 9to5Mac (00:00) - Intro (00:56) - Safari Browser Debate (06:31) - eSIM Switching Phones (13:02) - iOS 26.2 Brightness Bug (15:23) - YouTube Gets The Oscars (23:02) - Netflix vs YouTube vs... (35:39) - Sponsor: Udacity (37:31) - Sponsor: Masterclass (39:31) - OpenAI X Disney Deal (42:02) - AI vs Real Creators (52:59) - ChatGPT 5.2 and Apps (01:07:04) - Slop Word Of The Year (01:09:29) - Personal Tech Recs (01:18:22) - Pluribus ★ Support this podcast ★

Apple Silicon’s Johny Srouji says he’s staying, Australia enforces a sweeping social media ban for kids, Netflix makes a massive $72 billion gamble against YouTube, ChatGPT can use Photoshop for you, and Meta gives you some control over its algorithm.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsMusic by Breakmaster Cylinder------------------------------Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnology1Password - Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showIs Apple Cooked? - YouTubeStephen Lemay Bio - Cult of MacApple Rocked by Executive Departures, With Johny Srouji at Risk of Leaving Next - BloombergApple Silicon chief Johny Srouji reportedly commits to staying at Apple for now - 9to5MacMillions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins | Social media ban | The GuardianTim Cook meets lawmakers in effort to shift App Store age proposal - 9to5MacNetflix Just Made a $72 Billion Bet Against YouTubeNetflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion | The VergeParamount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - The New York TimesGoogle Project Aura hands-on: Android XR’s biggest strength is in the apps | The VergeGoogle details Gemini in Chrome’s agentic browsing securityInstagram gives you more control over your Reels algorithm | The VergeInspired by all of you who started "dear threads algo" requests, we're going to test a new feature where if you post "dear algo" it will actually put more of that content in your feed!Sam Altman’s Sprint to Correct OpenAI’s Direction and Fend Off Google - WSJHere are iPhone’s most downloaded apps and games of 2025 - 9to5MacOpenAI hires Slack’s CEO as its chief revenue officer | The VergeYou can buy your Instacart groceries without leaving ChatGPT | TechCrunchChatGPT can now use Adobe apps to edit your photos and PDFs for free | The VergeTrump could introduce ‘mandatory’ social media reviews for travelers | The VergeSpaceX Said to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion - BloombergTIME Person of the Year 2025: How We Chose | TIMEWhat Amazon’s New Flagship Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Gets Write (00:00) - Intro (05:47) - Apple Execodus (24:22) - Australia Bans Kids Social Media (35:12) - Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. (50:13) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (52:00) - Sponsor: 1Password (53:29) - Google Project Aura Glasses (55:58) - Chrome Getting Agentic Powers (01:01:27) - Meta Gives Algorithm Control (01:05:49) - OpenAI Adds Photoshop (01:12:07) - Social Media Checks Traveling (01:23:16) - Jason Bought a Phone ★ Support this podcast ★