• 2024 Year in Review: Tech Winners and Losers
    Dec 26 2024
    We recap all the big tech moments of 2024, from Apple Vision Pro to Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, OpenAI Search and Sora, WWDC with Apple Intelligence, Pixel 9 Pro and AI Photography, Meta Orion glasses, and rate each as overyhyped or underhyped! Plus, we crown a tech brand winner of the year.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/primarytechGet 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/3fFWdUArvrAJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin 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 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 showRabbit R1: Everything it Can (and Can’t) Do - YouTubeHere's What (Non-Techy) People Think of Apple Vision Pro - YouTubeIntroducing ChatGPT search | OpenAIThe M3 MacBook Air Is Apple at Its BestApple MacBook Air 13.3 inch - Walmart.comHumane Ai Pin vs. Siri vs. Rabbit R1: Knowledge Test! - YouTubeHumane launches AI Pin (full presentation) - YouTubeM4 iPad Pro Review - YouTubeApple Commercials - YouTubeYou can now try Microsoft’s Recall AI feature on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs - The VergeWWDC24 Recap: Apple Intelligence Unveiled, BIG Updates to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and More! - YouTubeApple Blog TUAW Returns With Stolen Graphics and AI-Generated Content - MacRumorsCrowdStrike's CEO Just Responded to the Massive Outage That Took Out Computers at Airlines and Hospitals. It Misses the Most Important PointThe Google Pixel 9’s AI Camera Features Let You Reshape Reality | WIREDiPhone 16 Event Recap - YouTubeIntroducing Orion, Our First True Augmented Reality Glasses | MetaiPad mini 7 Review: Who Is This For? - YouTubeThe M4 Mac Mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 ProblemSora from OpenAI (00:00) - Intro(06:21) - January: CES, Rabbit R1, Samsung(11:37) - February: Apple Vision Pro(20:12) - March: M3 MacBook Air, TikTok Ban(24:05) - April: Humane Ai Pin(28:28) - May: M4 iPad Pro, Copilot+ PCs(37:17) - Sponsor: 1Password(39:03) - June: WWDC + Apple Intelligence(47:43) - July: TUAW And Cloudstrike Fails(49:33) - August: Pixel 9 + AI Photography(51:56) - September: iPhone 16 Event, Meta Orion(56:18) - October: iPad Mini 7, M4 Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Pros(59:49) - November: Final Cut, DOJ X Google Case(01:00:02) - December: The Verge Paywall, OpenAI Sora(01:01:11) - Tech Winner of 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
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  • Top 5 Christmas Movies! [Movies on the Side Crossover]
    Dec 22 2024

    In a special holiday crossover episode, Jason Aten joins Stephen and Nate for Movies on the Side! You can hear more Movies in the Side at mots.fm and catch out bonus episodes in Apple Podcasts and Patreon:

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  • Apple 2024 Tier List, ChatGPT Gets 1-800 Number, Foldable iPad Rumors, TikTok Ban Implications
    Dec 19 2024
    You can now call ChatGPT with a 1-800 number and Jason had a 15 minute conversation with it, Apple’s rumored foldable iPad, the potential U.S. TikTok ban and what it means for creators, and we rank Apple’s 2024 devices and software!Sponsored by:HelloFresh: Get 10 FREE meals across 7 boxes with HelloFresh when you go to: hellofresh.com/freeprimaryData Citizens Dialogues Podcast: Hear firsthand from industry titans, innovators, and executives from some of the world's largest companies as they dive into the hottest topics in data. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: collibra.com/us/en/podcastsGet 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/merchWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/iqVI6qeOoQgJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin 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 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 show2024 Apple Tier List - YouTubeOpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone chatsBlackmagic’s Vision Pro immersive camera can be yours for only $29,995 - The VergeApple’s foldable iPad could be like ‘two iPad Pros side-by-side’ - The VergeiPad Pro for Everything: How I Rethought My Entire Workflow Around the New 11" iPad Pro - MacStoriesElevation Lab TimeCapsule AirTag 10-Year Battery CaseIs TikTok about to get banned in the US? It’s now up to the Supreme Court - 9to5MacThe Algorithm Has Been Hiding Something From You | NYT Opinion - YouTubeAdam Mosseri (@mosseri) • Threads, Say more (00:00) - Intro(02:21) - ChatGPT 1-800 Number(14:43) - Immersive Video Camera(18:38) - Foldable iPad Rumors(23:44) - AirTag Time Capsule(27:35) - U.S. TikTok Ban(43:47) - Creator Perspective on Platforms(44:53) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues(46:34) - Sponsor: HelloFresh(48:18) - Social Mediapocalypse(56:41) - Apple 2024 Tier List(01:02:45) - Personal Tech: Bandwidth ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Better Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 (sort of), OpenAI Sora Review, Google Gemini 2.0 Talks a Big Game
    Dec 12 2024
    Explore iOS 18.2 features including Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration, OpenAI releases Sora publicly with mixed results, Google is taking big swings with quantum chips and Gemini 2.0, plus, a surprise about CES!Sponsored by:Rogue Amoeba: Audio Hijack is simply the best way to record audio on your Mac. Through the end of October, get 20% off Audio Hijack or any Rogue Amoeba bundle when you visit: macaudio.com/primarytech and use the promo code: TECHXX1Password: 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/primarytechHelloFresh: Get 10 FREE meals across 7 boxes with HelloFresh when you go to: hellofresh.com/freeprimaryGet 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/merchWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/dgjK1zXsb-sJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin 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 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 showiOS 18.2 is OUT with 15+ BIG New Features! Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT, Image Playgrounds - YouTubeMKBHD Reviews Sorasora.comCoca Cola’s AI-Generated Ad Controversy, ExplainedHere's What OpenAI's $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes | WIREDYouTube’s new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content | TechCrunch@chazhutton.bsky.social on BlueskyGoogle introduces Gemini 2.0: A new AI model for the agentic eraGoogle reveals quantum computing chip with ‘breakthrough’ achievements - The VergeWith 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired a Shot at Microsoft Over AIThe FBI’s Dire Warning About Your Messaging Apps Leaves Out 1 Important PointSolos challenges Meta’s Ray-Bans with $299 ChatGPT smart glasses - The VergeGoogle’s AI-powered smart glasses are a little closer to being real - The VergeApple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple (00:00) - Intro(05:46) - iOS 18.2 is Out(06:52) - Visual Intelligence(16:35) - ChatGPT Integration(22:45) - Sponsor: HelloFresh(25:01) - Sponsor: 1Password(26:52) - OpenAI Releases Sora(39:01) - YouTube Auto Dubbing(45:21) - Google Gemini 2.0(49:06) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack(51:31) - Microsoft vs Google AI Race(57:30) - OpenAI X MSFT Tenous Relationship(01:04:01) - FBI Encryption Warning(01:06:03) - Smart Glasses(01:11:11) - 2024 App Store Awards(01:14:10) - What AIs We Actually Use ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • OpenAI to Release Sora, The Verge Adds a Paywall, and the Future of Online Content
    Dec 5 2024
    OpenAI announced 12 days of “shipmas,” likely to include Sora video generator, a new reasoning model, and more; The Verge adds a paid subscription which leads to an existential crises about the future of online content; Google DeepMind creates interactive game-like worlds from a single image; FBI ironically recommends encrypted Messaging apps; and Stephen needs help planning an EV road trip.Sponsored by:Rogue Amoeba: Audio Hijack is simply the best way to record audio on your Mac. Through the end of October, get 20% off Audio Hijack or any Rogue Amoeba bundle when you visit: macaudio.com/primarytech and use the promo code: TECHXXNotion AI: Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnologyHelloFresh: Get 10 FREE meals across 7 boxes with HelloFresh when you go to: hellofresh.com/freeprimaryGet 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/merchWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/U9rsMgJOsI4Join the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin 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 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 show@hansanaw.bsky.social on Bluesky@robgawler.bsky.social on Bluesky@kwabena.bsky.social on BlueskyApple Podcasts names Hysterical the 2024 Show of the Year - AppleTim Cook defends Vision Pro’s sales performance with three words - 9to5MacOpenAI’s 12 days of ‘shipmas’ include Sora and new reasoning model - The VergeOpenAI partners with weapons-maker Anduril on military AI - The Washington PostDeepMind's Genie 2 can generate interactive worlds that look like video games | TechCrunchOpenAI | ChatGPT, Sam Altman, Microsoft, and History | Britannica MoneyHere we go: The Verge now has a subscription - The VergeGoogling Is for Old People. That’s a Problem for Google. - WSJDaring Fireball: U.S. Officials Urge Americans to Use Encrypted Apps, for Texting and Calls, in Wake of Chinese Infiltration of Our Unencryped Telecom NetworkWalmart bought Vizio - The VergeIntel Just Forced Out Its CEO. It’s a Brutal Lesson Every Leader Should Learn (00:00) - Intro(02:32) - Podcasts Wrapped(08:28) - Restart Device Pro Tip(10:14) - Tim Cook on  Vision Pro(13:40) - OpenAI 12 Days Of Shipmas(16:55) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack(19:04) - DeepMind Interactive Worlds(26:07) - The Verge Adds a Paywall(38:39) - Future of Online Content(54:04) - Sponsor: Notion(56:17) - Sponsor: HelloFresh(58:30) - Googling is for Old People(01:00:14) - FBI Urges Message Encryption(01:07:48) - Walmart Acquires Vizio(01:09:40) - Intel CEO Ousted(01:12:28) - Planning EV Trip ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • OpenAI Future Web Browser, LinkedIn is Mostly AI Posts, BIG Audience AMA!
    Nov 27 2024
    OpenAI may create it’s own browser to rival Google Chrome, a new test shows more than half of LinkedIn posts are generated by AI, and a huge audience AMA with our top non-techy everyday carries, what 3 Shortcuts would we keep, and more!Sponsored by 1Password1Password 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/primarytechGet 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/merchWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/LMg3KmsGhpsJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin 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 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 showStephen's Amazon Gift Idea ListOpenAI Considers Taking on Google With Browser — The InformationChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPTMicrosoft’s Response to Its Major Outage Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever DoYes, That Viral LinkedIn Post You Read Was Probably AI-Generated | WIREDZoom drops the ‘video’ from its company name - The VergeAll Those Zoom AI Note-Taking Apps Have Gotten Out of Hand and Are Ruining MeetingsThe Task Knife | Grovemade® (00:00) - Intro(03:30) - OpenAI Building a Browser(16:31) - Microsoft Outage Fail(24:14) - LinkedIn Is Half AI Posts(29:04) - Zoom AI Rebrand(35:51) - Sponsor: 1Password(38:05) - Stephen's Tech Gift List(40:31) - Audience AMA! ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • M4 iMac Hands-On, Plan to Break Up Google, Top 5 Holiday Tech Gift Guide!
    Nov 21 2024
    Netflix failed at live streaming, hands-on with M4 iMac and nano-texture, the DOJ's demand for Google to sell Chrome, and our top 5 picks for the best holiday tech gifts!Sponsored by:Notion AI: Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnologyData Citizens Dialogue Podcast: Hear firsthand from industry titans, innovators, and executives from some of the world's largest companies as they dive into the hottest topics in data. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: collibra.com/us/en/podcastsRogue Amoeba: Audio Hijack is simply the best way to record audio on your Mac. Through the end of October, get 20% off Audio Hijack or any Rogue Amoeba bundle when you visit: macaudio.com/primarytech and use the promo code: TECHXXTech Gift GuideCrucial SSDAnker Magnetic Cable ManagementESR MagSafe Car ChargerEmber Travel MugAirTagAnker Qi2 MagSafe BatteryAirPods 4 ANCMacBook Air M1Nomad Slim USB-C ChargerNomad 3-in-1 ChargerGet 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/0DurKGBkHSAJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin 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 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 showPrimary Technology | MerchBoxing Fan Sues Netflix Over Constant Buffering During Jake Paul-Mike Tyson FightLive events on Netflix | Netflix Help CenteriMac Post - @stephenrobles.com on BlueskyM4 Mac mini - The Perfect Home Server! - YouTubeDOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly - The VergeWhy the Government's Plan to Force Google to Sell Chrome Won't WorkEcosia - the search engine that plants treesWindows 365 Link is a $349 mini PC that streams Windows from the cloud - The VergeNVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 | NVIDIA NewsroomApple is selling Apple News ads directly for the first timeApple Intelligence is for the Stupid Ones - YouTube (00:00) - Intro(01:40) - PTS Merch!(08:12) - Netflix Live Stream Fail(14:57) - M4 iMac with Nano-Texture(22:14) - M4 Mac mini Review(27:07) - Sponsor: Notion(30:00) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues(31:13) - Plan to Split Up Google(42:20) - Where We Fix The Web(53:08) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack(55:32) - Microsoft's $350 PC(57:19) - The AI + GPU Bubble(01:00:38) - Apple News Ads(01:02:08) - CNET Eviscerates Apple Intelligence(01:03:28) -  Vision Pro Mac Display(01:06:35) - Tech Holiday Gift Guide ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Apple’s AI Home Hub, OpenAI to Launch Agents Automation, Big Updates to Final Cut Pro
    Nov 14 2024
    Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 with Magnetic Mask, caption transcriptions, and more, OpenAI nearing the launch of AI agents to automate user tasks, Apple's AI Home Hub rumored to come soon, the high barrier to enter the smart home world, and Jason’s wrong about his macOS Dock.Sponsored by:MoFT: Get the MoFT Tripod Stand and Invisible Tripod Wallet on SALE for just 7 days when you use promo code primarytechbf10 at: https://bit.ly/4flajsUHelloFresh: Get 10 FREE meals across 7 boxes with HelloFresh when you go to: hellofresh.com/freeprimaryGet 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: youtube.com/@primarytechshowJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showJoin 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 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 showFinal Cut Pro 11 begins a new chapter for video editing on Mac - AppleKino — Pro Video Camera for iPhoneApple’s Find My enables sharing location of lost items with third parties - AppleOpenAI Nears Launch of AI Agents to Automate Tasks For Users - BloombergChatGPT Search Made Me Quit Google for GoodBluesky reaches 15 million users; people look for alternatives to XCroissant AppApple Home Hub Detailed: Apple Intelligence, HomeOS, Square iPad-Like Design - BloombergMark Gurman on Apple AI Home Device - XSonos revenue falls in the aftermath of the company’s messy app debacle - The VergeMeta to Launch Ads on Threads in Early 2025 — The Information (00:00) - Intro(00:58) - Jason At Web Summmit(05:18) - Primary Tech Merch!(08:48) - Final Cut Pro 11(16:53) - Find My Item Sharing iOS 18.2(22:27) - Sponsor: MoFT(25:14) - OpenAI Operator Agent(26:01) - SearchGPT Over Google Search(35:51) - Bluesky Makes a Comeback(41:24) - Sponsor: HelloFresh(45:10) - Apple's AI Smart Home Device(49:29) - Barriers to Smart Home(55:11) - Sonos Still Struggling(56:17) - Threads Ads Coming(57:03) - macOS Dock Preferences ★ Support this podcast ★
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