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Discover how Perplexity's voice assistant is outshining Siri, making iPhone interactions smoother. Marvel at the sleek design of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air while pondering Google's recent legal challenges. Celebrate the Apple Watch's incredible 10-year journey, reflecting on its impact. Join a humorous discussion on tech pre-orders and the quirks of navigating the latest gadgets. Plus, enjoy playful games that showcase AI's potential in sports and the value of online verification in today's digital landscape!

Send us a text What could an OpenAI social network look like, ChatGPT 4.1 launched, iPadOS 19 is supposedly going to be more Mac-like (is that even a good thing?), Apple Ads are getting wild, and Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta against the FTC.Bonus Episode: Aliens and Newspapers. Listen here!Membership Benefits PollSponsored 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/primarytechShow Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.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 showGet ad-free versions of the show plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here if you want chapters: 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 showOpenAI is building a social network | The VergeOpenAI debuts its GPT-4.1 flagship AI model | The VergeSupport the show

Send us a text A leaked iPhone 17 Pro case reveals a massive camera bump, Shopify's AI-focused hiring strategy, How tariffs will affect Apple’s pricing, and we get nostalgic looking back at 50 years of Microsoft.Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/Jntcg0eOg6oJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the showGet ad-free versions of the show plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here if you want chapters: 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 showScary Numbers Severance Inspired Merch - Basic Apple GuyEmergency SOS on Apple Watch | Rick’s Rescue | Apple - YouTubeLeaked iPhone 17 Pro Cases Show Huge Cutout for New Camera Bump - MacRumorsInstagram’s Mosseri Positions App for TikTok Turmoil — The InformationShopify Says No New Hires Unless AI Can’t Do the Job - WSJMeta gets caught gaming AI benchmarks with Llama 4 | The VergeSupport the show

Send us a text Nintendo Switch 2 details plus the elaborate pre-order process, iOS 18.4 is out with new features, new podcast app, tariffs and tech, Amazon bids to aquire TikTok, and Stephen takes issues with Jason’s travel tech recommendations.Sponsored by:Notion AI: Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnologyWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/Cg3z7wrAzvUJoin 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 showReview: I Expected the Sigma BF Camera to Be Ridiculous. It Is Surprisingly GoodSofa Podcast Player - Sofa15 NEW iOS 18.4 FeaturesWith iOS 18.4, Apple Quietly Introduced 1 of Its Best Features YetThe Annoying Bug Making Apple Users Very AngryNintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more | The VergeNintendo Switch 2 Accessories Support the show

Send us a text Apple is shifting its exec team to hopefully fix Siri and Apple Intelligence failings, OpenAI's major funding news and new image generator, iOS 19 to bring visionOS-like redesign to iPhone, Meta’s tell-all book, and a brief history of our websites.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/VfTf-hJe1XsJoin 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 showBehind the Mac: Editing Severance | Apple - YouTubeMac - Lumon Terminal Pro - AppleApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9 - AppleApple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - BloombergLossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max - AppleiOS 18.4 Release Candidate comes bundled with over 50 new changes and features [Video] - 9to5MacOpenAI Image Generation with 4oSupport the show

Send us a text We compare the new M4 MacBook Air to the current M4 Pro MacBook Pro, Google announces Pixel 9a that reverses the camera bump trend, Pebble announces new smart watches, and are your devices really listening to you all the time?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/LiG_D457c2gJoin 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 showM4 MacBook Air vs M3 Pro MacBook Pro – Worth the Trade? - YouTubeApple 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro - B&H PhotoM4 MacBook Air [Affiliate Link]Pixel 9a: The latest A-series phone with Google AI smarts at an unbeatable valueGoogle Pixel 9A Impressions: One Great Spec! - YouTubeApple’s C1 outperforms iPhone 16 with Qualcomm in most benchmarks - 9to5MacGet your new PebbleOS watchApple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhonesSupport the show

Send us a text We have M4 MacBook Airs in-hand, we review and compare to MacBook Pro, Mac Studio M3 Ultra reviews are out, iOS 19 may bring a massive redesign across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus, Apple Intelligence Siri features are officially delayed - did Apple break it’s promise?🛒 Sponsored by Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/primaryfree and use code PRIMARYFREE to get started with FREE Salads for two months plus 50% off your first box.------------⭐️ iOS 19 Concept imagery from MacRumors------------📺 Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/96fBKH7pFXE🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Join the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm💸 Support 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/join------------Reach 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.fm------------Links from the showM3 Ultra Mac Studio Review | Tests, Comparisons - YouTubeM3 Ultra Mac Studio: Tested for Creative Pros - YouTubeApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra) first look: a weekend with an $8,000 powerhouse | The VergeThe M3 iPad Air Is Unsurprisingly GoodHands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It’s DelightfuliOS 19 Redesign Support the show

Send us a text Apple announced a new M3 iPad Air, base model iPad which may be the best deal of the week, except for the new M4 MacBook Air, and we compare the M3 Ultra vs M4 Max! Also, is Safari browser acting a little weird for you too?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/C_67N0-uv5QJoin 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 showTim Cook announces iPad Air on XApple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic KeyboardApple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color - Apple5 Things You Should Know About Apple’s New M4 MacBook Air and Mac StudioApple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever - AppleApple announces M3 Ultra—andSupport the show

Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, raising the stakes against Siri with its advanced AI features and smart device integration. The hosts discuss intriguing iPhone 16e reviews released under unusual embargoes. They also dive into the ongoing U.S. and U.K. data privacy debate, focusing on the implications of creating iCloud backdoors. Additionally, ChatGPT's impressive research capabilities steal the spotlight, showcasing its versatility in everyday applications. Fun anecdotes and personal tech experiences throughout keep the conversation light and engaging.

Send us a text Apple officially launched their new “budget” iPhone 16e with a first-party C1 cellular modem. We go through all the details and what it’s missing compared to other models, Humane Ai Pin is officially dead and is bricking all its devices, and we explore Netflix X Apple TV bug that was actually a feature.Sponsored by: Bento|CraftMake Apple style bento graphics easily with Bento|Craft! Use code PRIMARYTECHBOGO to receive 2 months of unlimited exports for the price of one! Redeem in-app, and support a developer who’s part of the Primary Tech community. Learn more at: thatvirtualboy.com/bentocraftWatch 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 show'Severance' Becomes Apple TV+'s #1 Series With Season 2 LaunchiPhone 16e - AppleIntroducing iPhone 16e - February 19 - YouTubeiPhone 12 & AT&T 5G+ TESTED! What Speeds Can You Get?! - YouTubeApple Just Killed Off 1 of Its Most Iconic iPhone FeaturesQualcomm and Apple agree to drop all litigation - AppleSupport the show