Primary Technology

By: Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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  • With over 30 years of combined experience in technology journalism, Stephen Robles and Jason Aten highlight the most important tech news every week and why it matters. Stephen is a digital content creator with over 100K followers and former host of the AppleInsider podcast. Jason is a technology columnist at Inc.com and writes Undigital, a newsletter about the business of tech. He’s also written in the past for Business Insider and The Chicago Tribune, and has appeared at conferences including SXSW, WebSummit, and Collision. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes. Plus, subscribe for an ad-free version of the show and bonus content every week!
    © 2024 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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  • OpenAI Raises $6.6B, October Apple Event, More Sites Testing Paywalls, Jason Tries Full Self-Driving

    OpenAI Raises $6.6B, October Apple Event, More Sites Testing Paywalls, Jason Tries Full Self-Driving
    Oct 3 2024
    OpenAI’s $6.6B funding round is the largest in history, iPadOS 18 still not release for M4 iPad Pro, what’s going on with Apple software, possible October Apple event, CNN and The Verge possible paywalls, and Jason takes Tesla’s Full Self Driving on a 250-mile road trip.Sponsored by: Rogue AmoebaAudio 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: TECHXX Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/KOUwHr_yu3MJoin 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 Threads@stephenrobles on XStephen on MastodonJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and SpotifyPodcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy. Some chapter art from 9to5Mac and MacRumors.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fmLinks from the showOpenAI just raised $6.6 billion to build ever-larger AI models - The VergeThe Crunchbase Megadeals BoardiPadOS 18 pulled for M4 iPad Pro after bricked devices complaintsApple pulls watchOS 11.1 beta 3 after users report frozen devices - 9to5MacExcessive Heat Warning alert on iPhone? - 9to5MacWhat to Expect From an Apple Event in October: iPad Mini 7, Redesigned Mac Mini, and More - MacRumorsOura Ring 4 smart ring announced for $349, releases Oct. 15Christian Selig’s Juno app for streaming YouTube on the Vision Pro has been removed - The VergeRogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOSAmazon will “ramp up” Prime Video ads in 2025CNN will start locking some articles behind a paywall - The VergeOn The Verge of a PaywallWP Engine sues WordPress co-creator Mullenweg and Automattic, alleging abuse of power | TechCrunchEpic is suing Google — again — and now Samsung, too - The VergeMicrosoft Office 2024 now available without a subscription for PC and Mac | ZDNETCroissant: A Beautifully-Designed App for Cross-Posting to Multiple Social Media Accounts - MacStoriesI Took a 250 Mile Roadtrip to Chicago With Tesla’s Full Self Driving (00:00) - Intro(01:00) - iPhone 16 Colors(04:47) - OpenAI Raises $6.6B(12:10) - Apple Intelligence Rollout(17:59) - What is Happening to Apple Software(25:10) - M4 October Apple Event(32:57) - Juno  Vision Pro App(35:34) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack(38:50) - Amazon Prime Adding Ads(44:14) - CNN Testing Paywalls(56:49) - WordPress Drama(59:32) - Epic Suing Google(01:00:35) - Office One-Time Purchase(01:03:32) - Jason Tries Full Self Driving ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Meta Orion AR Glasses, MKBHD’s App Fail, iPhone 16 Pro One Week Review

    Meta Orion AR Glasses, MKBHD’s App Fail, iPhone 16 Pro One Week Review
    Sep 26 2024
    Meta shows off its prototype AR glasses, a must-change setting on watchOS 11, Marques Brownlee's ‘Panels’ app draws all the schadenfreude, our review of iPhone 16 Pro after one week, Jony Ive teams up with OpenAI to make a gadget Stephen will surely buy, and recent departures from OpenAI.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/product/xamWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/CYrSATRYcxMJoin 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 Threads@stephenrobles on XStephen on MastodonJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason 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 showSt. Jude FundraiserChange This 1 Setting Right Now on Your Apple Watch| InciPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 Review - YouTubeHow to Make Camera Control Actually Useful - YouTubeMark Zuckerberg's Shirt Says 'All Zuck or All Nothing' in LatinHands-on with Orion, Meta’s first pair of AR glasses - The VergeJust 5,000 people use the Rabbit R1 every day - The VergeiPhone 12 mini! Watch the full reveal here (with price) - YouTubeApple's 80% Charging Limit for iPhone: How Much Did It Help After a Year? - MacRumorsApple Intelligence | Custom memory movies | iPhone 16 Pro - YouTubeMarques Brownlee's ‘Panels’ Backlash, ExplainedBest MKBHD Meme - XMira Murati Announces Departure - XOpenAI's chief research officer has left following CTO Mira Murati's exit | TechCrunchOpenAI’s for-profit switch could include equity for Sam Altman - The VergeInside Jony Ive’s Life After Apple and His LoveFrom Design Business - The New York TimesOne more thing... Goodbye from iMore | iMore (00:00) - Intro(03:05) - Meta's Orion AR Glasses(14:14) - Rabbit R1 is Dead(17:27) - watchOS 11 Fail(23:07) - 80% iPhone Charging(24:47) - Apple Intelligence Commercials(28:23) - iPhone 16 Pro Review(36:17) - AirPods 4 ANC Review(40:32) - Sponsor: 1Password(42:20) - MKBHD's Wallpaper App(56:01) - OpenAI Transitions(01:07:36) - Jony Ive Profile(01:10:10) - Goodbye, iMore(01:15:25) - Apple Watch Series 10 vs Ultra 2 ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • iPhone 16 Reviews, AirPods 4 Hands-On, Instagram Teens Explained, ChatGPT Can Reason Now

    iPhone 16 Reviews, AirPods 4 Hands-On, Instagram Teens Explained, ChatGPT Can Reason Now
    Sep 19 2024
    Early reviews of iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are out and we highlight the big camera upgrades, we have AirPods 4 in-hand and review their noise cancelling compared to AirPods Pro 2, why Instagram's latest safety feature for teens may fall short, ChatGPT has a model that can now reason, and we roast iPhone docks from the community!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 Threads@stephenrobles on XStephen on MastodonJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason 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 showSt. Jude FundraiserStephen's AirPods 4 Review - YouTubeiPhone 16 Pro Camera Review: Kenya — Travel Photographer - Austin MannApple iPhone 16 Pro review: a small camera update makes a big difference - The VergeiPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max Review! Battery Life Is Beast, But Should You Upgrade? - YouTubeApple Watch Series 10 Review: It Won Me Over in Almost Every Way - YouTubeInstagram's Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It Won't Solve the Worst Problem | IncVerizon Just Announced a Major Change That Is Making Customers Mad. It All Starts This Month | IncOpenAI unveils o1, a model that can fact-check itself | TechCrunchOpenAI’s new model is better at reasoning and, occasionally, deceiving - The VergeDock Roasting | Primary Technology (00:00) - Intro(06:21) - iPhone 16 Reviews(09:37) - iPhone 16 Pro Camera(21:36) - Watch Series 10(25:23) - AirPods 4(35:13) - iOS 18 Update(42:42) - macOS Sequoia(45:34) - watchOS 11(50:28) - Instagram Teen Accounts(01:01:11) - Verizon Plan Outrage(01:03:56) - ChatGPT Reasoning Model(01:07:09) - Jason's 3-in-1 Charger(01:10:08) - iPhone Dock Roasting ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 23 mins

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