Primary Technology
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 350K followers across platforms, 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.
Episodes
Samsung launches its Galaxy Z Fold 8, passport-style foldable that foreshadows Apple’s iPhone Fold, OpenAI had a model break containment, Apple’s rumored leasing program, and the most accurate fitness trackers with special guest Lexy Savvides!
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Apple bans specific businesses from Maps ads, Siri AI does more than you think, Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret claims, and the ChatGPT app got real bad.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Siri appears to gain third‑party app powers in iOS 27 beta 3, Microsoft lays off almost 5,000 people, many in the XBOX devision, physical media may be dead, and maybe I don’t hate Meta glasses.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Creator Studio gets new tricks, Gemini Spark on macOS, Meta glasses come with a catch, more Apple Pricing details, and is AI making apps we love better…or worse?
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, a $25,000 modular truck EV, Meta launches more smart glasses, and follow-up on the UK social ban.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
- Top Five Tech | Stephen’s Podcast
- Creative Effort | Jason's Podcast
- Watch on YouTube!
- Show Notes via Email
- Email Us: podcast@primarytech.fm
- @stephenrobles on Threads
- @jasonaten on Threads
Sponsors:
SPECS AR glasses announced, more discoveries from WWDC26, Google’s new Gemini speaker, Fox buying Roku, UK is banning social media for teens and kids, plus how Americans really feel about AI.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
We go hands-on with Siri AI, iOS 27’s vibe-code and agent style features, new child safety tools, and more!
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
- Top Five Tech | Stephen’s Podcast
- Creative Effort | Jason's Podcast
- Watch on YouTube!
- Show Notes via Email
- Email Us: podcast@primarytech.fm
- @stephenrobles on Threads
- @jasonaten on Threads
Sponsors:
- CleanMyMac - Get Tidy...
NVIDIA is aiming to compete with Apple Silicon, Shift offers free cleaning in exchange for video of your home, then we dive into all the rumors around iOS and macOS 27 including revamped Siri, new AI-powered features, redesigned Photos and Camera apps, and share our hopes and dreams for WWDC.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Leaked images of iOS 27’s revamped Siri from journalist Mark Gurman, first look at the Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce, summer travel tech gear, and Stephen has a major crash out over AI slop.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Google I/O 2026 was packed with AI, wild AGI predictions, Gemini Agents, and 1,000 product names, plus WWDC invites, Apple’s iOS 27 accessibility features may hint at the new Siri, growing AI backlash, and Stephen tries to convince Jason to use Plex.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
iOS 26.5 is out with RCS encryption and…Apple Maps Ads, a *suprising* reaction to AI at a commencement, Android 17 bringing Gemini Intelligence and new features, and possibly the dumbest Magic Mouse accessory ever.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Apple’s record Q2 earnings, Mac Studio RAM options are dropped amid shortage, iPhone owners may get up to $95 from a Siri settlement, Anthropic to use massive SpaxeXAI data center, Utah protesting its data center, and we’re both making apps.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and promo will be auto applied!)
Microsoft and OpenAI ammend their arrangement leaving out AGI, rumors of an OpenAI phone, NSA using Anthropic despite it being a “supply chain risk,” Apple’s 12-month App Store subscription commitment is a bad idea, and Jason’s app update!
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO on Sept 1st and John Ternus is taking the reigns. We discuss Cook’s Legacy, the last CEO transition from Jobs to Cook, and what we expect from a Ternus-led Apple. Plus, OpenAI’s new image generator is actually good, and Jason is building a wild notes app.
Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS
(Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)
Gemini launches a Mac app, Adobe Firefly brings more AI tools, Anthropic upgrades Claude Code with routines, Apple is sending Siri engineers to AI boot camp, Jason vibe coded some pretty great apps, and how genuine is Sam Altman?
- Ad-Free + Bonus Episodes
- Show Notes via Email
- Creative Effort - Jason's Podcast
- Watch on YouTube!
- Join the Community
- Email Us: podcast@primarytech.fm
- @stephenrobles on Threads
- @jasonaten on Threads
-------...
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)
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)
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)
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 Episodes
- Show Notes via Email
- Creative Effort - Jason's Podcast
- Watch on YouTube!
- Join the Community
- Email Us: podcast@primarytech.fm
- @stephenrobles on Threads
- @jasonaten on Threads
-------------------...
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.
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.