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Stephen Robles and Jason Aten
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    Did Siri Just Win the AI Race? Snap’s $2,200 AR Glasses, UK Social Ban for Teens

    18/06/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
    SPECS AR glasses announced, more discoveries from WWDC26, Google’s new Gemini speaker, Fox buying Roku, UK is banning social media for teens and kids, plus how Americans really feel about AI.
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    Top Five Tech | Stephen’s Podcast
    Creative Effort | Jason's Podcast
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    Links from the show
    Allbirds Is Now Smartbird.
    Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 \ Anthropic
    SPECS AR Glasses
    The Google Home Speaker, with Gemini
    WWDC26: Design immersive environments for visionOS apps and the spatial web | Apple - YouTube
    WWDC26: Rev up your CarPlay app | Apple - YouTube
    Safari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27 - YouTube
    Fox agrees to buy Roku. Here's what investors are missing
    SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world's first trillionaire | TechCrunch
    SpaceX to acquire the AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion
    Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month | The Verge
    Matter 1.6 Announced With NFC Setup, Cross-Ecosystem Device Sharing, and Smarter Thermostats - MacRumors
    Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube : NPR
    How Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on | Social media bans | The Guardian
    Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows | TechCrunch

    (00:00) - Intro

    (02:12) - Smartbird

    (06:31) - Claude Fable

    (09:14) - Snap Specs

    (12:48) - Gemini Speaker

    (19:51) - Immersive Behind-the-Scenes

    (22:52) - iOS 27 CarPlay

    (28:28) - Fox Buying Roku

    (31:03) - SpaceX IPO

    (34:52) - Smart Home News

    (36:26) - Sponsor: Anthropic

    (39:09) - Sponsor: Shopify

    (40:40) - Sponsor: NordLayer

    (41:52) - UK Social Media Ban

    (58:22) - Did Siri AI Just Win?

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    WWDC 2026 LIVE from Apple Park: iOS 27 Siri AI Hands-On

    11/06/2026 | 1h
    We go hands-on with Siri AI, iOS 27’s vibe-code and agent style features, new child safety tools, and more!
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    Links from the show
    WWDC 2026 in 13 Minutes - YouTube
     Shortcuts in iOS 27 - YouTube
    Apple Just Showed Off New Siri. The Smartest Part Was Letting You Watch It Wait
    macOS Wall of Text - Basic Apple Guy
    Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant - Apple
    Apple previews new child safety features - Apple
    Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 - Apple

    (00:00) - Intro

    (05:09) - Apple is Vibe Coding

    (11:34) - Snow Leopard Year

    (17:06) - Foldable Hints

    (19:55) - Hidden Agents

    (27:30) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac

    (29:20) - Sponsor: Keeper

    (31:21) - Sponsor: NordLayer

    (32:52) - Siri AI

    (47:00) - Screen Time Updates

    (57:56) - Travel Router

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    WWDC Hopes and Dreams, How Good Will Siri Get? NVIDIA Takes on Apple Silicon

    04/06/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    NVIDIA is aiming to compete with Apple Silicon, Shift offers free cleaning in exchange for video of your home, then we dive into all the rumors around iOS and macOS 27 including revamped Siri, new AI-powered features, redesigned Photos and Camera apps, and share our hopes and dreams for WWDC.
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    Email Us: podcast@primarytech.fm
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    @jasonaten on Threads
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    Links from the show
    Jason's Hopes for WWDC - Apple News
    Shift X Video
    Nvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumors
    Kelsey Peterson at OpenAI - X
    Nvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumors
    Apple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - Bloomberg
    iOS 27 will let you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more for AI features: report - 9to5Mac
    More Apple Intelligence features detailed as iOS 27 leaks continue | Macworld
    iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone - MacRumors
    iOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps - 9to5Mac
    iOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and Photos app: Here's what's rumored - 9to5Mac
    Apple reportedly scales back plans for AI-powered health coach - 9to5Mac
    iOS 27 Features: Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in Wallet App - Bloomberg
    macOS 27: Five new Mac features being announced next month - 9to5Mac
    iPadOS 27 | Siri chatbot, Multitasking, Stability
    macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month - MacRumors
    Introducing RemCTL: The Power-User Reminders CLI for macOS and AI Agents - MacStories
    WWDC 2026 Wishlist: Three Things I Want From Apple
    Apple Glasses: Late 2027 Release, Watch Comparison; iOS 28; Apple TV, HomePod - Bloomberg
    Bitrig | The best way to build native Swift apps with AI
    Vacbird Rechargeable Pump Travel Storage Bags Set
    Luggage Bags and Travel Suitcases | July
    DELSEY PARIS Helium Aero Hardside Expandable Luggage

    (00:00) - Intro

    (03:16) - Shift Cleaning + Robots

    (05:45) - NVIDIA's New Chips

    (08:07) - iOS 27 Rumors Roundup

    (38:06) - Sponsor: NordLayer

    (40:09) - Our WWDC Hopes and Dreams

    (01:10:59) - Claude Does It Again

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    iOS 27 Siri Leak, Jony Ive’s Ferrari, AI Slop Crash Out

    28/05/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    Leaked images of iOS 27’s revamped Siri from journalist Mark Gurman, first look at the Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce, summer travel tech gear, and Stephen has a major crash out over AI slop.
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    Top Five Tech | Stephen’s Podcast
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    Show Notes via Email
    Email Us: podcast@primarytech.fm
    @stephenrobles on Threads
    @jasonaten on Threads
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    Links from the show
    Podcasts in Antarctica
    Amazing LEGO Collection
    choclift - the sweeter way to work with Mac
    Apple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - Bloomberg
    R2 Launches June 9 by Rivian - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle Adventures
    Leaf Pro Max Meme
    Ferrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever - YouTube
    Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans | TechCrunch
    The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor | The Verge
    Fitbit Air: Invisible Fitness Tracking For Everyone? (Full Review!) - YouTube
    Here’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app | The Verge
    The Truth About the "Whoop Killer" - YouTube
    Amazon to Acquire Apple's Globalstar Stake in Satellite Deal - MacRumors
     American Airlines to install Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky 
    Apple has a new MacBook Pro coming soon, here's what we know - 9to5Mac
    YouTube is putting AI labels where you’ll actually see them | The Verge
    Spotify now lets users save or share podcast clips - 9to5Mac
    Robinhood will let your AI agent trade stocks and make (or lose) lots of money | The Verge
    How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support
    UGREEN Nexode Air 65W
    Anker Nano Portable Charger, 45W
    KU XIU Qi2.2 25W 3-in-1
    Baseus Picogo Qi2.2 25W Magsafe Battery
    65W - Slim Design - Carbide | NOMAD® 
    Anker 25,000mAh Portable Charger
    Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION
    Stephen's Reminders Video - YouTube

    (00:00) - Intro

    (04:05) - Podcast in Antarctica

    (07:32) - F1 Race

    (10:08) - Beta Season

    (16:27) - iOS 27 Siri Leak

    (20:58) - R2 Launch Date

    (25:17) - Ferrari Luce

    (32:51) - Sponsor: Keeper

    (34:26) - Sponsor: Scribe

    (36:37) - Sponsor: NordLayer

    (38:08) - Meta Subscriptions

    (45:43) - Lightning Round

    (52:21) - AI Slop Crash Out

    (01:03:08) - Spotify Podcast Features

    (01:04:39) - Travel Tech Gear

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    Google Put AI in Everything and Everywhere, iOS 27 Siri Features, WWDC Invites

    21/05/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
    Google I/O 2026 was packed with AI, wild AGI predictions, Gemini Agents, and 1,000 product names, plus WWDC invites, Apple’s iOS 27 accessibility features may hint at the new Siri, growing AI backlash, and Stephen tries to convince Jason to use Plex.
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    Links from the show
    The Googlebook Doesn't Make Any Sense - Inc
    Gemini Task Automation - YouTube
    ‎InnerPulse - App Store
    ‎Symphony for Apple Music App - App Store
    ‎Smart Budget: WalletPal App - App Store
    Apple kicks off Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8 - Apple
    Google I/O '26 Keynote - YouTube
    The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 | The Verge
    iOS 27 Accessibility Features - YouTube
    Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - Apple
    Apple just revealed an iOS 27 feature that hints at Siri’s new powers - 9to5Mac
    This App Makes iPhone Shortcuts for You - YouTube
    Apple Sports App Updated With 2026 World Cup Features, Expands to 90 More Countries - MacRumors
    VOX Acquired - nytimes
    Plex Tripling Lifetime Plex Pass Price to $750 in July - MacRumors
    Ex-Google CEO Booed at Commencement
    Elon vs Altman Verdict nytimes.com
    Comply TrueGrip MAX
    Charjen AirFoams Pro Active Ear Tips for AirPods Pro 3

    (00:00) - Intro

    (04:30) - App Shout Outs

    (08:45) - WWDC Media Invites

    (10:55) - Google I/O Keynote

    (16:30) - Google Omni

    (18:45) - C2PA AI Tagging

    (23:11) - Gemini 3.5 Flash

    (23:25) - Antigravity 2.0

    (25:55) - Gemini Spark

    (32:36) - AI Search

    (40:14) - Sponsor: Copilot Money

    (41:44) - Sponsor: Shopify

    (43:09) - Sponsor: NordLayer

    (45:05) - Google Universal Cart

    (50:40) - Google Creative Tools

    (52:15) - AI Audio Glasses

    (55:21) - WeatherNext

    (59:27) - iOS 27 New Features

    (01:05:29) - Apple Sports

    (01:14:26) - Plex Pricing

    (01:15:51) - Gen Z Hates AI

    (01:17:56) - Elon Loses to Altman

    (01:19:58) - AirPods Pro 3 Tips

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About Primary Technology
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.
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