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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  • M4 iMac Hands-On, Plan to Break Up Google, Top 5 Holiday Tech Gift Guide!

    M4 iMac Hands-On, Plan to Break Up Google, Top 5 Holiday Tech Gift Guide!
    Nov 21 2024
    Netflix failed at live streaming, hands-on with M4 iMac and nano-texture, the DOJ's demand for Google to sell Chrome, and our top 5 picks for the best holiday tech gifts!Sponsored by:Notion AI: Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnologyData Citizens Dialogue Podcast: Hear firsthand from industry titans, innovators, and executives from some of the world's largest companies as they dive into the hottest topics in data. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: collibra.com/us/en/podcastsRogue Amoeba: Audio 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: TECHXXGet 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/0DurKGBkHSAJoin 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 showPrimary Technology | MerchBoxing Fan Sues Netflix Over Constant Buffering During Jake Paul-Mike Tyson FightLive events on Netflix | Netflix Help CenteriMac Post - @stephenrobles.com on BlueskyM4 Mac mini - The Perfect Home Server! - YouTubeDOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly - The VergeWhy the Government's Plan to Force Google to Sell Chrome Won't WorkEcosia - the search engine that plants treesWindows 365 Link is a $349 mini PC that streams Windows from the cloud - The VergeNVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 | NVIDIA NewsroomApple is selling Apple News ads directly for the first timeApple Intelligence is for the Stupid Ones - YouTube (00:00) - Intro(01:40) - PTS Merch!(08:12) - Netflix Live Stream Fail(14:57) - M4 iMac with Nano-Texture(22:14) - M4 Mac mini Review(27:07) - Sponsor: Notion(30:00) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues(31:13) - Plan to Split Up Google(42:20) - Where We Fix The Web(53:08) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack(55:32) - Microsoft's $350 PC(57:19) - The AI + GPU Bubble(01:00:38) - Apple News Ads(01:02:08) - CNET Eviscerates Apple Intelligence(01:03:28) -  Vision Pro Mac Display(01:06:35) - Tech Holiday Gift Guide ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Apple’s AI Home Hub, OpenAI to Launch Agents Automation, Big Updates to Final Cut Pro

    Apple’s AI Home Hub, OpenAI to Launch Agents Automation, Big Updates to Final Cut Pro
    Nov 14 2024
    Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 with Magnetic Mask, caption transcriptions, and more, OpenAI nearing the launch of AI agents to automate user tasks, Apple's AI Home Hub rumored to come soon, the high barrier to enter the smart home world, and Jason’s wrong about his macOS Dock.Sponsored by:MoFT: Get the MoFT Tripod Stand and Invisible Tripod Wallet on SALE for just 7 days when you use promo code primarytechbf10 at: https://bit.ly/4flajsUHelloFresh: Get 10 FREE meals across 7 boxes with HelloFresh when you go to: hellofresh.com/freeprimaryGet 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: 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 showFinal Cut Pro 11 begins a new chapter for video editing on Mac - AppleKino — Pro Video Camera for iPhoneApple’s Find My enables sharing location of lost items with third parties - AppleOpenAI Nears Launch of AI Agents to Automate Tasks For Users - BloombergChatGPT Search Made Me Quit Google for GoodBluesky reaches 15 million users; people look for alternatives to XCroissant AppApple Home Hub Detailed: Apple Intelligence, HomeOS, Square iPad-Like Design - BloombergMark Gurman on Apple AI Home Device - XSonos revenue falls in the aftermath of the company’s messy app debacle - The VergeMeta to Launch Ads on Threads in Early 2025 — The Information (00:00) - Intro(00:58) - Jason At Web Summmit(05:18) - Primary Tech Merch!(08:48) - Final Cut Pro 11(16:53) - Find My Item Sharing iOS 18.2(22:27) - Sponsor: MoFT(25:14) - OpenAI Operator Agent(26:01) - SearchGPT Over Google Search(35:51) - Bluesky Makes a Comeback(41:24) - Sponsor: HelloFresh(45:10) - Apple's AI Smart Home Device(49:29) - Barriers to Smart Home(55:11) - Sonos Still Struggling(56:17) - Threads Ads Coming(57:03) - macOS Dock Preferences ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr
  • Mac mini M4 Review, iOS 18.2 Updates, Apple Intelligence Fails, ChatGPT vs Google Search

    Mac mini M4 Review, iOS 18.2 Updates, Apple Intelligence Fails, ChatGPT vs Google Search
    Nov 7 2024
    We review the new M4 Mac mini, pros and cons of nano-texture displays on the new M4 iMac, visionOS 2.2 beta with ultra-wide Mac display mirroring, Apple Intelligence summaries needs improvement, and why ChatGPT Search is giving Google Search a run for its money.Sponsored by:Data Citizens Dialogues PodcastHear firsthand from industry titans, innovators, and executives from some of the world's largest companies as they dive into the hottest topics in data. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: collibra.com/us/en/podcastsRogue 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: TECHXXWatch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/vZyhbMG-aIMJoin 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 M4 Mac mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 ProblemThe M4 Mac Mini is Incredible! - YouTubeBelkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro - ApplevisionOS 2.2 Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes to Mac Virtual Display - MacRumorsEverything You Need to Know About iOS 18.2 Apple Intelligence Image Tools - YouTubeChatGPT Search is not OpenAI's 'Google killer' yet | TechCrunchDharmesh Shah on LinkedInA new home for Pixelmator - Pixelmator Blog Radio Station's Attempt to Replace Hosts With AI Ends in Absolute DisasterTesting... (00:00) - Intro(03:56) - M4 Mac mini Review(14:59) - MacBook Pro Nano-Texture(23:46) - Studio Display vs Pro Display XDR(29:23) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues(30:55) - New  Vision Pro Accessories(37:56) - iOS 18.2 Image Creation Tools(43:46) - Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries(50:58) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack(53:44) - ChatGPT Search(01:03:25) - Apple Acquires Pixelmator(01:16:25) - Jason Bought a 3-in-1 Charger ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 23 mins

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