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⚡️ New Top Five Tech is out! MKBHD’s video on the YouTube A/B Problem, Joanna Stern interviews Zuck, how AI is like Jurassic Park, and my new favorite free Mac app: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y... Overcast: overcast.fm/+BW1Q7whTaY Pocket Casts: pca.st/wshfm99i

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 14h

📺 Beats 360 launched with a splash, but do they sound like $350 headphones? My review: youtu.be/CZnDuWlePs4

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Beats 360 Review: Form Over Function

YouTube video by Stephen Robles

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 15h

I just don't prefer to manage two watches

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 01/10/2026

I charge closer to a full hour. If you do 30 min in the shower you may need to throw it on the charger for 20-30 more min at some point during the day

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 01/10/2026

🚀 New Primary Tech Show is out! Apple's HomePad imminent, ChatGPT Dots explained, AI safety charade, and an app recommendation lightning round! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Overcast: overcast.fm/+BTMNIC44qU YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRXD...

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 01/10/2026

Just embedded the widgets on my transistor website!

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 01/10/2026

Podcast stats have always been a secret, unlike YouTube where views are public Last week I implemented a new analytics tool for Primary Technology. Click "Stats" in our footer, and anyone can see our numbers Shout out @johnspurlock.com for building + @transistor.fm for making it easy to implement!

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 01/10/2026

This month, my YouTube videos were watched more on TV than any other platform. Wild.

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 30/09/2026

📺 Raycast v2 has sent me back...to Spotlight. And I finally learned about a "hidden" toggle in Shortcuts that completely changes the game. See how I built my favorite Raycast features, in Spotlight: youtu.be/LXKUc6hFTiE

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Raycast 2 Sent Me Back to Spotlight

YouTube video by Stephen Robles

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 30/09/2026

We will *definitely* be talking about the veil of cute-ification every AI app is trying right now on Primary Tech this week

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 30/09/2026

TFW the next video comes to you all at once 😌 I'm back on my Shortcuts game and excited to share with my community in tomorrow's live stream!

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 29/09/2026

You know what's fun? Making an app for Mac and distributing on your own website so you never have to wait for App Store approval and you can send updates ASAP! Related: Just made a new app for running Shortcuts in the menu bar. $2 or free for my community members: shortcutsmenu.app

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 29/09/2026

Creator Studio apps have been updated! Hoping for bug fixes in Final Cut, but now you can adjust Cinematic mode on video filmed with iPhone 18 Pro:

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 29/09/2026

📺 Retro tech is back: Bose is making wired earbuds, apps will make iPhone Duo look like a walkman, and I made a free app to revive your old iPod. Here's how it works: youtu.be/3MH-aF3_3x0

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I Brought My Old iPod Back to Life

YouTube video by Stephen Robles

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 29/09/2026

There's been some discrepancy about how good the new Beats 360 sound…had to try them myself

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 28/09/2026

I saw a couple people share that, weird!

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 28/09/2026

Bug fix update is out, iOS 27.0.1

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 28/09/2026

📺 There's a new best MagSafe battery, plus I sneak in a mini AirPods 5 review and other fun accessories in today's video! youtu.be/ikC-39koifI

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Best iPhone 18 Pro MagSafe Battery (and Other Accessories)

YouTube video by Stephen Robles

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 28/09/2026

Shoot…maybe I regret everything

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 27/09/2026

The one app that gets a permanent complication for quick access on my Apple Watch is AnyList. Been using for years, collaboration with others is great, sync is solid, and the perfect app for watch.

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 27/09/2026

🔋 New Mac Power Users is out! Special guest @stalman.bsky.social join us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, Photographic Styles, and what actually improved over last year. Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIgPi...

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 26/09/2026

Who's someone? No, who's on first.

Home summary notification saying “someone and someone were in the garage”

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 26/09/2026

Quick trip to Brandon Apple Store. iPhone Duo displays are up, and man the black iPhone 18 Pro is finger printed up

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 26/09/2026

📺 I finally decided on Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4, and I go through *every* tiny detail considered. Watch my review here! youtube.com/watch?v=aFyxFE5O8c4

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 26/09/2026

I was mistaken on this. The features require those model iPhones for processing, but the new watches are the devices that ingest audio. You can’t use these features with iPhone only.

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 24/09/2026

For general knowledge and research, yes I just look to Siri AI now. For vibe coding and video publishing help (title ideas, tags, headlines) I still use Claude

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 24/09/2026

Here’s what it takes to make a podcast in 2026

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 24/09/2026

🚀 BIG Primary Tech Show is out! Our iPhone 18 Pro review, M6 Mac mini review, and Meta's Muse AI read Jason's text without permission... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Overcast: overcast.fm/+BTMNL1r774 YT: youtu.be/bPPfbFS9dd0

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 24/09/2026

Pretty sure wearing Steve Woz makes you unstoppable

Selfie wearing Steve Woz’s official shirt

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 23/09/2026

🚨 Surprise bonus Primary Tech Show! After trying Siri AI with third-party apps, I wanted to learn what's really happening. Ryan, creator of Foodnoms, explains the limitations and what the ideal integration could look like Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Overcast: overcast.fm/+BTMNJ5JsyI

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What’s Really Happening with Siri AI and Apps

Podcast Episode · Primary Technology · September 23 · Bonus · 20m · Video

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 23/09/2026

📺 Went a different direction with my iPhone 18 Pro review, and explain why it's the end of an era. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=P44pkAmbV1I

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 23/09/2026

Glad to see Apple working on ad-free video to paying members, but this will add a lot of work to the process. And for audiences like Primary Tech where half our supporters are on Memberful, I'll have to figure out video delivery x2

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 22/09/2026

📺 5 of the most hidden features in iOS 27, and 2 features that missed the mark. Yes, we need to talk about HomeKit Cameras and Screen Time. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=JcQHz43MF7U

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 21/09/2026

Four days, four different Apple Watches. Deciding which to keep soon…

Ultra 2 and 4, Series 12 aluminum and Ceramic

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 21/09/2026

Indexing seems stuck in my iPhone 18 Pro Max…

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 21/09/2026

Settings> iCloud accounts > Family

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 21/09/2026

Not yet, just the HomeKit camera summary thing

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 21/09/2026

Well like I mentioned: a) One was given to me by Perplexity a year ago, another is a review unit. b) The other 2 I bought as base models when they cost $599 c) Maybe juggling was a bad idea, but they're all fine

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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 21/09/2026

📺 I reviewed the M6 Mac mini and it got my Mac Studio sweating…and yes I do juggle several Mac minis in the intro. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=GJbrXjKN3VU

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