Primary Technology

By: Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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  • 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 100K on YouTube, 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.
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  • Apple’s Privacy Battle with UK, TV+ App on Android, OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Beyond

    Apple’s Privacy Battle with UK, TV+ App on Android, OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Beyond
    Feb 13 2025
    Apple launches a native TV+ app on Android and why they should bring more first party apps to the platform, OpenAI’s plans for GPT-5 and future models, Apple's privacy battles in the UK, and what’s on our desktops?Sponsored by:HelloFresh: Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life when you go to: hellofresh.com/primary10fmWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/80z0R7nk7RMJoin 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 showFox's Most Divisive Super Bowl Decision Made Everyone MadJason Snell: "This is a good scorebug, I think. Ultra clear. Ye…" - The IncomparableDaring Fireball: Fox’s New Scorebug Graphic Design, and Our Innate Resistance to ChangeSuper Bowl Style: Tom Brady's $740,000 Watch, Travis Kelce's SuitNBA App on  Vision ProInside OpenAI’s $14 million Super Bowl debut | The VergeOpenAI Just Pulled Off the Biggest Super Bowl Upset of AllOpenAI lays out plans for GPT-5 | The VergeIntroducing deep research | OpenAIScarlett Johansson calls for anti deepfake laws after AI video goes viral | The VergeThe Apple TV app is now available on Android - AppleAndroid Apps by Apple on Google PlayJames Cridland on Apple Podcast app on AndroidAbout migrating Apple Account purchases between accounts - Apple SupportNew holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Research app - AppleApple Research on the App StoreFive ways Powerbeats Pro 2 beat out AirPods Pro 2, plus two losses - 9to5MacApple's Commitment to Privacy Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet In the UKUS Lawmakers Urge Intelligence Chief to Fight UK iCloud Backdoor Order - MacRumorsAqara's New Matter/Thread Switches Arrive in the US (00:00) - Intro(03:58) - Old Tech(05:23) - Super Bowl Score Bug(08:53) - NBA In  Vision Pro(10:50) - OpenAI Super Bowl Ad(15:39) - ChatGPT-5 and Beyond(23:11) - Scarlett Johannson Deepfake(26:01) - Apple TV App on Android(35:25) - Merging Apple Accounts(37:43) - Apple Research Health Study(40:48) - Sponsor: HelloFresh(43:23) - Powerbeats Pro 2(45:19) - UK vs Apple Privacy Issue(01:03:48) - New Aqara Thread Switches(01:06:13) - What's On Our Desktops ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • ‘Hot Tub’ Explicit iPhone App Hits EU, Apple's New Invites App, Sonos Making a Streaming Box

    ‘Hot Tub’ Explicit iPhone App Hits EU, Apple's New Invites App, Sonos Making a Streaming Box
    Feb 6 2025
    Apple released a new “Invites” app for iPhone, Sonos rumored to release a streaming box amidst layoffs, and we discuss the controversial 'Hot Tub' explicit app making waves on AltStore in the E.U.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/primarytechWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/W7k9Li7an6MJoin the DiscussionComment directly on this week's post in our our Primary Tech Community and share photos of your old tech here! https://social.primarytech.fm/c/episodes/hot-tub-explicit-iphone-app-hits-eu-apple-s-new-invites-app-sonos-making-a-streaming-boxSupport 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 showNEW Apple Invites App - Everything You Need to Know - YouTubeIntroducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together - AppleAfter a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The VergeSonos Lays Off 200 Employees After App Failure - MacRumorsGoogle Is About to Cut Employees Again, and It Just Did the 1 Thing Every Company Should DoChatGPT drops its sign-in requirement for search | The VergeAltStore X Post about Hot TubApple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U] - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: ‘Hot Tub’, a Hardcore Porn App for iOS, Hits AltStore in the E.U.Apple Now Has More Than 2.35 Billion Active Devices Worldwide - MacRumorsApple’s reports record revenue for Q1 2025 (with charts) – Six ColorsApple Just Had Its 'Biggest Quarter Ever,' But There’s 1 Number It Doesn’t Want to Talk AboutTimeline apps are here: Tapestry, Reeder, and a new way to read feeds | The VergeAmazon announces February product event | The VergeExclusive | OpenAI Set to Make Super Bowl Ad Debut - WSJHow to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free: Chiefs vs. Eagles on Sunday, February 9Mac Mini M4 Stand and Hub with SSD Enclosure | Satechi - Apple and PC AccessoriesSoutien Ergonomic Office Chair C5 | Flexispot (00:00) - Intro(03:03) - Old Tech(04:29) - Apple Cinema Display(05:15) - Mac Cube(07:34) - Apple Invites App(24:11) - Sonos Stream Box(30:15) - Google Layoffs(32:38) - ChatGPT Search Opens(35:47) - Sponsor: 1Password(37:49) - Hot Tub Explicit App(50:40) - Apple's Moral Imperative(55:40) - Apple Q1 Earnings(01:01:47) - Amazon AI Event(01:02:34) - Streaming Super Bowl(01:05:43) - Mac mini M4 hub ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • DeepSeek Explained, AI Arms Race, iOS 18.3 Updates, Rube Goldberg Email Machine

    DeepSeek Explained, AI Arms Race, iOS 18.3 Updates, Rube Goldberg Email Machine
    Jan 30 2025
    We unravel everything you need to know about DeepSeek, the Chinese AI starup and how it’s affecting OpenAI, Meta, and more, plus new features came with iOS 18.3, iPhone SE 4 might finally do away with the home button, and we dive into the Rube Goldberg machine of how we manage email.Sponsored by Notion AIOrganize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnologyGet 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/4QUsyqACq5cJoin 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 showHow Apple Builds Iconic Stores: SVP Deirdre O’Brien Interview! - YouTubeiOS 18.3 NEW Visual Intelligence Features: Finally Good? - YouTubeApple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games - 9to5MacVision Pro now offers 2,000+ games via NVIDIA GeForce NOW support - 9to5MaciPhone SE 4 appears in new photos and video, notch and all | The VergeMeet the new Notion AIDeepSeek-R1’s bold bet on reinforcement learning: How it outpaced OpenAI at 3% of the cost | VentureBeatWhy everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek | The VergeOpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitorMark Zuckerberg tells Meta investors to not worry about DeepSeek | The VergeSam Altman’s Response to ChatGPT’s Biggest Threat Yet Is a Revealing LessonDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; App Store impactZuckerberg wants to Make Facebook Great Again | The VergeMark Zuckerberg Just Got Political Again. This Time He Has a Point (00:00) - Intro(03:12) - Show Us Your Old Tech(05:37) - Apple SVP Interview(07:24) - iOS 18.3 Visual Intelligence(11:56) - Apple Sports App(15:31) - Severance(18:42) -  Vision Pro Gaming(20:32) - iPhone SE 4 Rumors(25:09) - Sponsor: Notion(27:25) - DeepSeek Explained(34:13) - AI Arms Race and Privacy(42:34) - DeepSeek Profitability + Open Source(52:35) - Make Facebook Great Again(58:04) - Our Email Situations ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 11 mins

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