Primary Technology

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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Aug 6, 2024 • 44min

What Exactly Is Friend AI? Interview with Adam Lisagor and Kailee McGee

Send us a text After getting burned by Humane’s Ai Pin and Rabbit R1, we’ve been skeptical of AI gadgets. But a new device called Friend entered the chat, so we interviewed Adam Lisagor of Sandwich Video and “Friend” trailer director Kaylee McGee about their first hand experience with this new type of AI wearable. We get pretty philosophical too, like free will kind of stuff.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 showFeatured Work - SandwichFriendFriend Reveal Trailer - YouTubeSandwich Video  Vision Pro Apps(03:17) - What Is Friend AI?(07:09) - Friend Trailer BTS(13:14) - Friend AI Hardware(18:16) - Who Is This For?(24:45) - Free Will and AI(31:28) - Positive Friend Experiences(39:07) -  Vision Pro ★ Support this podcast ★ Support the show
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 17min

Apple Intelligence Deep-Dive, OpenAI’s SearchGPT, More Weird AI Gadgets Coming

Send us a text We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia, OpenAI announces SearchGPT prototype, Epic CEO has the worst Find My take, Logitech CEO wants to sell you a subscription mouse and apparently doesn’t care about smart home, Instagram’s AI creator doppelgängers feature, and our go-to Apple Watch bands!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 showRelay10 and Vision Pro | Primary TechnologyFirst Look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 Beta! - YouTubeIn-Depth on Apple Intelligence with macOS Sequoia - YouTubeThe Best Things About Apple Intelligence Are Kind of Boring and That's Brilliant | IncTim Sweeny's TweetDaring Fireball: Tim Sweeney Declares Find My 'Super Creepy Surveillance Tech and Shouldn't Exist'Logitech is not discontinuing its Circle View Doorbell - The Verge@thebasicappleguy • NFW!? A subscription for a mouse? 🖱️ • ThreadsSearchGPT is a prototype of new AI search features | OpenAIInstagram creators can now make AISupport the show
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Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 11min

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, Y2k Came 24 Years Late, Has Netflix Won the Streaming Wars?

Send us a text CrowdStrike takes down 8.5 million PC’s, Apple Maps now on the web, new  Vision Pro immersive experiences, Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, and is Netflix really the top streaming service?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/GEfhPBTKB4oJoin 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 showiOS 18 Hands-On: TOP 10 Features [Public Beta] - YouTubeCrowdStrike blames test software for taking down 8.5 million Windows machines - The VergeCrowdStrike's CEO Just Responded to the Massive Outage That Took Out Computers at Airlines and Hospitals. It Misses the Most Important Point | IncCrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage | TechCrunchNew Apple Immersive Video series and films premiere on Vision Pro - AppleApple Vision Pro Gains New Lake Vrangla Environment - MacRumorsSupport the show
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Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 5min

Samsung Clones AirPods + Apple Watch Ultra, Zombie Apple Blogs, Are Folding Phones a Thing?

Samsung unveils new phones and Apple Watch clone, AI converts blog into content farm, Folding phone skepticism, AI-generated content ethics, Tech giants collaboration dynamics, Apple's delayed intelligence features, Strategies for simplifying digital life by managing apps and backups
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 9min

Figma’s AI Debacle, Smart Home Setups, Trying to Avoid the Boox Palma

Send us a text Apple Vision Pro launches in more countries and it seems to be reaching non-tech people, Figma's controversial AI tool, Apple's new role on OpenAI's board, Jason tries to convince Stephen not to buy a Boox Palma, and we dive into our smart home setups!Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/nh18NZ6kkLUJoin 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 Smart Home with Over 100 HomeKit Devices - YouTubeBuilding a Smart Home - YouTubeThe Biggest Problem With Apple Intelligence Is That It Won't Run on the Best AI Device Ever Made | Inc@snazzyq • I was unaware this was a Threads rite of passage, but anyhow, here’s mine • ThreadsBOOX Palma Mobile ePaper 6G 128G G-sensor Front Light 16MP Rear Camera (White) : ElectronicsApple Vision Pro arrives in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore - AppleFigma pulls AI tool after criticism that it ripped off Apple’s design - The VergeUdio | AI Music Generator - Official WebsiteHow AIs, like ChatGPT, Learn - YouTSupport the show
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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 12min

Apple Intelligence Not Coming to EU, RCS Live in iOS 18 Beta, Official Olympic Recaps with AI Voice

Send us a text The latest beta of iOS 18 officially brings RCS support to iPhone, Apple Intelligence won’t be coming to Europe due to the DMA, EU sues Apple and Microsoft, some nostalgia for Skype, and the AI version of Al Michaels we offer Olympic recaps on Peacock.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/pTHBu9Md5McJoin 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 show‎The 4 Aces on the App Store‎Number Line: Add/Subtract Game on the App Store‎Decision Wheel: Spin and Decide on the App StoreIn-Depth with Final Cut Camera on M4 iPad Pro! - YouTubeApple finally adds support for RCS in latest iOS 18 beta | TechCrunchiPhone mirroring is now available for developers to try - The VergeApple Intelligence AI not coming to Europe in 2024Apple is first company charged with violating EU’s DMA rules - The VergeMicrosoft Teams Bundle Hit With E.U. Antitrust Charges - The New York TimesApple Spurned Idea of iPhone AI Partnership With MetSupport the show
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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 17min

Perplexity AI is BS’ing Everyone, Which Mac is Best For Me? visionOS 2.0 is Worth the Beta

Send us a text We explore WIRED's in-depth critique of Perplexity, from ignoring websites’ request not to scrape content and making stuff up entirely, Apple's new on-device and server foundation models were training on…everything? And a sneak peek into Apple's visionOS 2.0 and iOS 18 with new discoveries!Try Setapp Today!Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commission when you sign up!Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/dE2KXSdJeS0Join 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 show‎DarkPanel on the App StoreApple Just Killed the Emoji and It's a Stroke of Genius | IncI tried every Apple Home Key Lock, here’s the best - YouTubePerplexity Is a BS Machine | WIREDIntroducing Apple’s On-Device and Server Foundation Models - Apple Machine Learning ResearchApple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall - 9to5MacKen Kocienda's TwitterWhich Mac is best for me? - ApplevisionOS 2 Preview - AppleSupport the show
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 21min

Apple Intelligence Explained, Is Siri Actually Getting Better? An Ode to Magic Mouse

Send us a text We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence, what it means for Siri on older devices, insights from The Talk Show on Apple’s training models, plus, Continuity in macOS Sequoia, and a defense of Magic Mouse!Try Setapp Today!Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commission when you sign up!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 show15 Overlooked Features for iOS 18 + macOS Sequoia - YouTubeApple Intelligence Steals the Show! iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and WWDC24 Recap - YouTubeApple Intelligence Preview - AppleThe Smartest Thing Apple Announced at WWDC Has Nothing to Do With AI | IncThe 5 Things Apple Just Announced at WWDC I'm Most Excited About | IncElon Musk's Angry Reaction to Apple's Partnership With OpenAI Reveals Why It's a Stroke of Genius | Inc@stephenrobles • Everybody’s dunking on Magic Mouse, meanwhile I’ve tried all the MX’s and MSFT mice, and al... • ThreadsSupport the show
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Jun 10, 2024 • 57min

WWDC24 Recap: Apple Intelligence Unveiled, BIG Updates to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and More!

Send us a text We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence coming this Fall to iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, Apple’s integration of ChatGPT, new personalization options coming to iPhone with Home Screen and Control Center updates, Apple Vision Pro getting visionOS 2.0, and all coming LIVE from Apple Podcast Studio!Try Setapp Today!Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commission when you sign up!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 Intelligence Steals the Show! iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and WWDC24 Recap - YouTubeIntroducing Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - ApplevisionOS 2 brings new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro - AppleiOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever - ApplewatchOS 11 brings powerful health and fitness insights - ApplemacOS Sequoia takes productivity and intelligence on Mac to new heights - AppleSupport the show
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 25min

iPhone Parental Control Failure, WWDC Community Wishlist, Sonos Ace Review, Apple + OpenAI Deal

Send us a text Apple had a serious flaw in its Screen Time parental controls for years, Nvidia surpasses Apple's market value, partnership between Apple and OpenAI imminent, and our community’s WWDC wishlist!Try Setapp Today!Get incredible apps like Downie, CleanShotX, Ulysses, Paste, and more all with one monthly subscription of $10 at setapp.com < click that link and Primary Tech will earn a small commission when you sign up!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 show@ayfondo Pencil Photos from Japan Apple Store • ThreadsHow Broken Are Apple’s Parental Controls? It Took 3 Years to Fix an X-Rated Loophole. - WSJThis Is the 1 Feature Apple Has to Fix in 2024 (It Has Nothing to Do With Green Bubbles) | IncSonos Ace Headphones: The Vibes Are Off - YouTubeInstagram confirms test of 'unskippable' ads | TechCrunchApple put a Thread smart home radio into its newest Macs and iPads - The VergeSupport the show

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