Will Tim Cook Resign Next Year? Google Gemini 3 Might be Winning, Split View Returns to iPad
Gemini 3 is released and already performs better than ChatGPT-5, big features coming to iOS 26.2 including Split View on iPad, inside the Cloudflare outage, and Tim Cook’s legacy with Apple.Get Primary Tech Pins! $5 off with promo code BATTERYOFFAd-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!------------------------------Contact Us:Join the CommunityEmail Us@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Framer: Start creating for free at framer.com/design, anduse code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.Claude AI: Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro, which includes access to Claude Code at: claude.ai/primary1Password: 1Password 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/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showAn Interview With Oracle Red Bull Racing's Laurent MekiesWhy LEGO Just Announced It Will Sponsor an F1 Academy Team for the 2026 SeasonApple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025 - AppleApple saved the best features for 26.2 - YouTubeGoogle is launching Gemini 3, its ‘most intelligent’ AI model yet | The VergeExplore new ways to plan and book travel with AI in SearchCloudflare CEO explains exactly what caused global outage | MashableTim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year’ - 9to5MacAmazon's Prime Video Launches AI-Generated Video RecapsPerplexity announces free product to streamline online shoppingTikTok Adds Toggle to Limit AI Content in For You Feed - MacRumorsAnalogue 3D review: the perfect console for N64 collectors | The Verge
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(07:38) - Jason at F1 Race
(09:43) - Apple Top Podcasts 2025
(10:35) - Split View iPadOS 26.2
(13:01) - Gemini 3 Launch
(21:56) - Google AI Travel Plans
(25:43) - Cloudflare Outage
(37:25) - Sponsor: Framer
(39:01) - Sponsor: Claude AI
(40:56) - Sponsor: 1Password
(42:20) - Tim Cook Succession
(01:02:57) - Disney X YouTube TV
(01:03:30) - Prime AI Recaps
(01:04:23) - Perplexity Shopping Tool
(01:06:08) - TikTok AI Slider
(01:09:04) - Analogue 3D
(01:09:59) - Pluribus and Apple TV
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GPT-5.1 Will Be Your Friend Again, Apple’s iPhone Thneed, Literal Quantum Computing
ChatGPT-5.1 launches with “friendlier” tone and personality options, Apple’s new Digital ID for U.S. passports, iPhone Pocket accessory announced, Jason reports from Web Summit, and we literally discuss quantum computing.Get Primary Tech Pins! $5 off with promo code BATTERYOFFAd-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnology1Password: Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showApple Almost Fixed the Worst Thing About the Podcasts App. There’s Just 1 Big ProblemApple’s Losing Its Podcast Legacy — Why It Matters, and How to Save ItTouching GrassmacOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light’ feature for better video calls - 9to5MacGPT-5.1: A smarter, more conversational ChatGPT | OpenAIApple rolls out Digital ID in Apple Wallet for U.S. passportIntroducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - AppleHow are you styling the Issey Miyake x Apple iPhone Pocket?Hannah Fry on Quantum Computing - YouTubeDisney is losing over $4 million a day in revenue on the YouTube TV blackout | The VergeGemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today | The VergeThreads targets podcastersNetflix might make its own video podcasts Valve enters the console wars | The VergeElevenLabs AI Voice Deals
(00:00) - Intro
(03:35) - Primary Tech Pins
(06:52) - Podcasts Articles
(08:51) - macOS 26.2 Edge Light
(11:36) - ChatGPT 5.1
(16:08) - Apple Digital ID
(22:36) - iPhone Sock
(26:16) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac
(28:09) - Sponsor: 1Password
(29:39) - Jason at Web Summit
(33:20) - Quantum Computing
(37:41) - Adobe VP on AI
(46:09) - Disney Losing $4M Daily
(47:39) - Google TV Gemini
(50:46) - Threads and Netflix Podcasting
(53:24) - Valve Gaming Hardware
(57:16) - Celebrity AI Voices
(59:32) - Elon $1T Pay Package
(01:02:44) - iPhone Air IRL
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Apple ALMOST Fixed the Podcast App, Can Gemini Make Siri Better, More AI Slop Coming
iOS 26.2 brings big changes to Apple Podcasts, but there’s a catch, Apple’s plan to supercharge Siri with Google’s Gemini AI, OpenAI’s Sora app comes to Android, OpenAI and Amazon strike a deal, Adobe’s push into AI, and our favorite Apple Watch bands.Get Knight Pins Here!Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads————————Sponsors:Zapier - Get started for free by visiting zapier.com/primaryMasterClass - Get 15% OFF an annual membership at MasterClass! Sign up today at: masterclass.com/primarytechShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary————————Links from the showEverything new in iOS 26.2 beta 1 - 9to5MacChapters on Apple PodcastsTimed links - Apple PodcastsApple Plans to Use 1.2 Trillion Parameter Google Gemini Model to Power New Siri - BloombergESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV | The VergeSpotify now has half a million video podcastsNintendo Store appOpenAI launches its Sora app on Android | The VergeTikTok announces its first awards show in the US | TechCrunchiJustine's first blog entry in 2025 — iJustineAdobe Max 2025ATP MODERN Wooden Watch Band OrganizerTimePorter Apple Watch Band Wall Mount | Twelve South9to5Mac Happy Hour (00:05:45)
(00:00) - Intro
(04:57) - iOS 26.1 Tinting
(05:24) - iOS 26.2 Beta 1
(06:14) - Apple Podcasts Chapters
(12:50) - Timed Links In Podcasts
(19:48) - Subscriber Chapters
(27:41) - Apple's Podcast Influence
(38:15) - Sponsor: Zapier
(40:12) - Sponsor: Masterclass
(42:05) - Sponsor: Shopify
(43:34) - Gemini Powered Siri
(50:40) - YouTube TV Loses ABC
(55:58) - OpenAI X Amazon
(56:30) - Amazon Fights Perplexity
(01:00:06) - Spotify Video Podcasts
(01:02:35) - Nintendo Shop App
(01:03:42) - Sora on Android
(01:08:04) - TikTok Awards
(01:15:41) - Adobe Max AI
(01:22:27) - Watch Bands
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Humanoid Robots Are Real, OpenAI Aquires Team Behind Shortcuts, Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion
1x Neo made a humanoid robot to load your dishwasher, OpenAI acquires Sky, including the team behind the original Workflow app that became Shortcuts, Microsoft X OpenAI deal for future IPO and AGI, Nvidia hits a $5 trillion milestone.Bonus Episode: Everyday Carry YouTube, Kids and College. Listen here!Sponsored by:Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro, which includes access to Claude Code at: claude.ai/primaryGusto - Try Gusto today at gusto.com/primary, and get three months free when you run your first payroll!Show Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Support the showLinks from the showStephen on the Vergecast - YouTubeThe Vergecast Episode on Apple Podcasts (00:03:28)I Tried the First Humanoid Home Robot. It Got Weird. | WSJ - YouTubeSky Acquired by OpenAI - MacStoriesFrom the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac - MacStoriesAltman touts trillion-dollar AI vision as OpenAI restructures to chase scale | ReutersExclusive | OpenAI’s Promise to Stay in California Helped Clear the Path for Its IPO - WSJOpenAI has an AGI problem — and Microsoft just made it worse | The VergeApple in China (01:01:00)Amazon Just Announced 14,000 Layoffs. CEO Andy Jassy Meant It When He Said AI Would Replace Jobsmensjournal.comThe State of the AI Industry is Freaking Me Out - YouTubeWarren Buffett: I Look In The Mirror For Advice - YouTubeBecoming Superhuman
(00:00) - Intro
(03:28) - Stephen on The Vergecast
(05:29) - 1x Neo Humanoid Robot
(09:51) - OpenAI Aquires Sky
(14:09) - Show Start
(17:21) - Microsoft X OpenAI Deal
(26:01) - Sponsor: Claude AI
(28:08) - Sponsor: Gusto
(29:30) - OLED on Macs
(35:39) - Amazon Lays Off 14K
(39:26) - Nvidia Hit $5T
(49:46) - Grammarly is Superhuman
(56:30) - Grokipedia
(01:00:23) - Listener Voicemails
(01:11:55) - Battery Percent or Miles For EV
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Will Tim Cook Resign Next Year? Google Gemini 3 Might be Winning, Split View Returns to iPad
Send us a textGemini 3 is released and already performs better than ChatGPT-5, big features coming to iOS 26.2 including Split View on iPad, inside the Cloudflare outage, and Tim Cook’s legacy with Apple.Get Primary Tech Pins! $5 off with promo code BATTERYOFFAd-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!------------------------------Contact Us:Join the CommunityEmail Us@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Framer: Start creating for free at framer.com/design, anduse code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.Claude AI: Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro, which includes access to Claude Code at: claude.ai/primary1Password: 1Password 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/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showAn Interview With Oracle Red Bull Racing's Laurent MekiesWhy LEGO Just Announced It Will Sponsor an F1 Academy Team for the 2026 SeasonApple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025 - AppleApple saved the best features for 26.2 - YouTubeGoogle is launching Gemini 3, its ‘most intelligent’ AI model yet | The VergeExplore new ways to plan and book travel with AI in SearchCloudflare CEO explains exactly what caused global outage | MashableTim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year’ - 9to5MacAmazon's Prime Video Launches AI-Generated Video RecapsPerplexity announces free product to streamline online shoppingTikTok Adds Toggle to Limit AI Content in For You Feed - MacRumorsSupport the show
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 150K 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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