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Send us a text 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 - MacRumorsSupport the show

Send us a text 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/primarytechWatch 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) - YouTubeSupport the show

Send us a text 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 | TechCrunchSupport the show

Send us a text We cover more details from the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch lineup, iOS 18.2 and Apple Intelligence coming later this year, M4 Mac mini and what we hope to see at an October event, Taylor Swift responds to AI deepfake, the legacy of James Earl Jones, and Jason’s unboxing surprise!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/primarytechDonate to St. JudeJoin us and Relay.fm in supporting St. Jude's Children's hospital throughout the month of September! Our Primary Tech goal is $1,000 and we need YOUR help. Learn more and donate at: https://tiltify.com/@primarytechshow/relayWatch 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 FundraiseriPhone 16 Pro - AppleMagSafe Charger - AppleAirPods 4 - Technical Specifications - AppleApple Today Announced These Four New FeatuSupport the show

Send us a text Our LIVE broadcast recapping everything Apple announced at its Glowtime event, including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and few misses too.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 showApple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - AppleApple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - AppleApple Watch Series 10 - AppleApple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 - AppleAirPods 4 - AppleAirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation vs AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Max - AppleiPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Plus - Apple(00:00) - Intro(03:12) - Apple Watch Series 10(15:19) - Apple Watch Ultra 2(21:18) - AirPods 4(25:29) - AirPods Pro(26:05) - AirPods Max(31:50) - iPhone 16(37:09) - Visual Intelligence(41:00) - iPhone 16 Pro(51:27) - Our Pre-Orders ★ Support this podcast ★ Support the show

Send us a text We preview everything you can expect from next week’s Glowtime Apple event, including iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and Apple Watch X rumors, plus discuss Oprah’s controversial AI television special, Stephen reviews the Pixel 9 Pro, and EU’s browser shenanigans is getting ridiculous.Donate to St. JudeJoin us and Relay.fm in supporting St. Jude's Children's hospital throughout the month of September! Our Primary Tech goal is $1,000 and we need YOUR help. Learn more and donate at: https://tiltify.com/@primarytechshow/relayChapter Image Credit: 9to5mac 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 showDonate to St. Jude!Apple Vision Pro Head StrapiPhone 15 Pro Max 5X Camera: 1 Year Review - YouTubePixel 9 Pro XL Review After 15 Years on iPhone - YouTubeHere are 16 rumored changes coming to the iPhone 16 lineup - 9to5Mac@markgurman on iPhone color • Threads2024 Color of the YearSupport the show

Send us a text Apple announces “It’s Glow Time” event for September 9 where we expect to see iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and more, we dive into iOS 18.1's Photo Clean Up feature, how sentient is AI right now, and Stephen is dabbling with a Pixel 9 Pro XL.Donate to St. JudeJoin us and Relay.fm in supporting St. Jude's Children's hospital throughout the month of September! Our Primary Tech goal is $1,000 and we need YOUR help. Learn more and donate at: https://tiltify.com/@primarytechshow/relayWatch 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 showRidiculous Vertu PhonesDonate to St. Jude Children's HospitalApple Events - AppleiOS 18.1 with Photo Clean Up and More Apple Intelligence! - YouTubeCortex #158: Is AI Still Doom? (Humans Need Not Apply – 10 Years Later) - Relay FMApple Cuts Jobs in Online Services Group as Priorities Shift - BloombergApple announces Chief Financial Officer transition - AppleApple is shaking up how it manages the App Store - The VergeShot on iPhone Film - YouTubeSupport the show

Send us a text Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, we discuss rumors and the forthcoming M4 Mac Mini, Sonos CEO on reverting to the old app, Condé Nast's new partnership with OpenAI, and personal tech covers how we use our Mac Desktops!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/i7BluPev8WAJoin 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 showVideo we can't talk about on YouTubeAnker Charging StationMac Mini M4 - BloombergMac mini - Technical Specifications - AppleSonos CEO says the old app can’t be rereleased - The VergeCondé Nast Signs Deal With OpenAI | WIREDEx-Google CEO: AI startups can steal IP, hire lawyers to “clean up the mess” - The VergeAmazon-backed Anthropic hit with class-action lawsuit over copyright infringementSupport the show

Send us a text Google announced its Pixel 9 lineup along with numerous Gemini features built-in, Pixel’s new Magic Editor may take AI photography a bit too far, Apple’s 30% cut of Patreon subscriptions will hurt creators, Sonos may backpedal its app redesign, and Jason has *the worst* take on nightstand chargers.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/eF2fi99ZKRAJoin 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 show@saulbhp “Apple TV Air”! 🤣 • ThreadsRaspberry Pi to iPod HiFi 30-pin-dock Adapter for Airplay Audio Stream - Poolside FactoryGoogle Pixel 9 launch event: all the announcements and products - The VergeGoogle Pixel 9/Pro/Fold Impressions: They've Finally Done It? - YouTubePixel Screenshots: AI-powered screenshot memory + organizationMagic Editor: bringing powerful AI-powered photo editing to Pixel 9 phonesPixel 9 “Add Me” | Built-in AI editing for perfect group photos.With 1 Sentence, Google Just Took a Major Shot at Apple Where It Hurts Most | IncApple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on PatreonSupport the show

Send us a text We explore Apple's record-breaking quarterly results and increasing services revenue, a judge's ruling on Google as a monopolist in US antitrust case, Apple is definitely making a search engine, X CEO Linda Yaccarino promises to sue advertisers for boycotting the platform, iOS 18 beta reveals a Thanos snap feature for ads, and Google kills yet another product.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 showWhat Exactly Is Friend AI? Interview with Adam Lisagor and Kailee McGeeiOS 18 beta 5 adds new Distraction Control feature for Safari - 9to5MaciPad sales rebound as Apple nears big push into AI - The VergeApple results: Quarterly record, all-time high in Services – Six ColorsJudge rules that Google ‘is a monopolist’ in US antitrust case - The VergeGoogle Just Lost a Lawsuit that Is Going to Save It $20 Billion a Year | IncLinda Yaccarino Video on XGoogle is discontinuing the Chromecast line - The VergeThe Google TV Streamer might be the Apple TV 4K rival we’ve been waiting for - The VergeSupport the show