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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 350K followers across platforms, 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.© 2026 Stephen Robles and Jason Aten Politics & Government
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  • First MacBook Pro with Touchscreen, 1 Week iPhone Duo Review, Claude Duet vs Muse

    First MacBook Pro with Touchscreen, 1 Week iPhone Duo Review, Claude Duet vs Muse
    29 Oct 2026
    Huge week of Apple releases including the touch-enabled PROLED XDR Macbook Pro, iPad mini, we review iPhone Duo, Anthropic’s IPO filing warns humanity, and we both go hands-on with Claude Duet.Become a MemberGet an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur AppsElement Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur LinksTop Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors:Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!OriginHQ - Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at: originhq.com/primarytechnologyLinks from the showStephen’s iPhone Duo Playlist - YouTubeYou're Absolutely Right Claude Shirt | TechmerchApple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever - AppleApple just announced its best creator studio feature yet - Inc.Macbook PROLED XDR Impressions: They Said They Wouldn't! - YouTubeNew MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display: The first-ever Mac with Touch - YouTubeThe NEW MacBook Pro - First Impressions - YouTubeApple just announced a MacBook Pro with a delightful touch of nostalgia - Inc.X Profile of John TernusWired Interview with Ternus on Touchscreen MacBook ProTernus addresses Apple breaking touchscreen Mac taboo: 'Who knew?’ - 9to5MacApps by Stephen RoblesSome iPhone Duo displays are cracking, seemingly all in the same way - 9to5MaciPhone Duo Apps · beardfmAnthropic's founders are ready for an IPO but not ready to give up control - Inc.Anthropic, PBC - S-1 (Q2)Machine Gods : NPRMicrosoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees | The VergeAmazon Echo Show 16 hands-on: price, release date, and new features | The VergeAmazon’s new Echo Studio speaker has a camera | The VergeIntroducing Claude Duet | Claude by Anthropic Apple Store Photo 1Apple Store Photo 2 (00:00) - Intro(00:50) - Left vs Right Hand iPhone(06:43) - M6 iPad mini(12:34) - Creator Studio(18:35) - Touchscreen MacBook Pro(49:52) - Sponsor: Framer(51:48) - Sponsor: Origin(53:26) - iPhone Duo Review(01:15:57) - Anthropic IPO(01:23:24) - Lightning Round(01:29:16) - Claude Duet vs Muse ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 40 min
  • iPhone Duo Reviews, Touchscreen MacBook Pro, How Walmart May Beat Amazon

    iPhone Duo Reviews, Touchscreen MacBook Pro, How Walmart May Beat Amazon
    22 Oct 2026
    Apple teases its “Pro and Tell” event with rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and more, reviews of the iPhone Duo are out with mixed reception, and Walmart is embracing AI agent shopping, unlike Amazon.Support the Show!Get an ad-free version of the show, bonus episodes, Primary Tech Daily, and more when you become a member at: join.primarytech.fmOur AppsElement Photo AppKan Do Task AppContextly NotesAll Stephen's AppsOur LinksTop Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors:Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primaryCopilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primaryLinks from the showPrimary Technology Won Signal Awards!Stephen on the Vergecast - YouTubeStephen on Vergecast - Apple Podcasts (01:39)Walmart’s Latest Plan to Beat Amazon Is to Let Your AI Agent Shop for You (59:06) Netflix Just Reported a Record Quarter, 6 Days After Announcing It Was Laying Off 1,000 EmployeesApple teases MacBook Pro event next week | The VergeiPhone Duo Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Buggy - YouTubeiPhone Duo Review: First Generation Fun! - YouTubeiPhone Duo queues form days before the doors openiPhone Duo review (emotional) - YouTubeDaring Fireball: The iPhone DuoiPhone Duo Review - Apple's First Foldable Is FINALLY Here. Does It Deliver? - YouTubeiPhone Duo review: The future is foldable - 9to5MaciPhone Duo will add Reachability feature ‘later this year’ - 9to5MaciPhone Duo for Creative Pros — Austin MannWalmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you | The VergeThe Four Horsemen: Amazon/Apple/Facebook & Google - YouTubeIntroducing Claude Duet - YouTubeMeta's Muse hits 10M US downloads in 40 days, a milestone reached by only 11 other apps | TechCrunchMeta ordered to pay $25 billion in penalties over the Cambridge Analytica scandal | The Verge (00:00) - Intro(03:10) - Pro and Tell Event(07:45) - iPhone Duo Reviews(35:01) - Sponsor: Claude(37:43) - Sponsor: Copilot Money(39:20) - iPhone Duo Con’t(57:40) - Walmart Invites AI Agents(01:08:41) - Claude Duet(01:09:57) - Meta and Netflix(01:12:10) - Muse and Local LLMs ★ Support this podcast ★
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    1 hr and 27 min
  • HomeView First Look with Jennifer Tuohy

    HomeView First Look with Jennifer Tuohy
    19 Oct 2026

    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy was in-person at Apple’s Welcome Home event and got hands-on time with HomeView. We get into the details about using the device, plus Apple Home Collection, and why HomeView vs iPad for the smart home.


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