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You can now call ChatGPT with a 1-800 number and Jason had a 15 minute conversation with it, Apple’s rumored foldable iPad, the potential U.S. TikTok ban and what it means for creators, and we rank Apple’s 2024 devices and software!

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Links from the show

• 2024 Apple Tier List - YouTube
• OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone chats
• Blackmagic’s Vision Pro immersive camera can be yours for only $29,995 - The Verge
• Apple’s foldable iPad could be like ‘two iPad Pros side-by-side’ - The Verge
• iPad Pro for Everything: How I Rethought My Entire Workflow Around the New 11" iPad Pro - MacStories
• Elevation Lab TimeCapsule AirTag 10-Year Battery Case
• Is TikTok about to get banned in the US? It’s now up to the Supreme Court - 9to5Mac
• The Algorithm Has Been Hiding Something From You | NYT Opinion - YouTube
• Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) • Threads, Say more

• (00:00) - Intro

Explore iOS 18.2 features including Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration, OpenAI releases Sora publicly with mixed results, Google is taking big swings with quantum chips and Gemini 2.0, plus, a surprise about CES!

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Links from the show

• iOS 18.2 is OUT with 15+ BIG New Features! Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT, Image Playgrounds - YouTube
• MKBHD Reviews Sora
• sora.com
• Coca Cola’s AI-Generated Ad Controversy, Explained
• Here's What OpenAI's $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes | WIRED
• YouTube’s new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content | TechCrunch
• @chazhutton.bsky.social on Bluesky
• Google introduces Gemini 2.0: A new AI model for the agentic era
• Google reveals quantum computing chip with ‘breakthrough’ achievements - The Verge
• With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired a Shot at Microsoft Over AI
• The FBI’s Dire Warning About Your Messaging Apps Leaves Out 1 Important Point
• Solos challenges Meta’s Ray-Bans with $299 ChatGPT smart glasses - The Verge
• Google’s AI-powered smart glasses are a little closer to being real - The Verge
• Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple

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OpenAI announced 12 days of “shipmas,” likely to include Sora video generator, a new reasoning model, and more; The Verge adds a paid subscription which leads to an existential crises about the future of online content; Google DeepMind creates interactive game-like worlds from a single image; FBI ironically recommends encrypted Messaging apps; and Stephen needs help planning an EV road trip.

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• Rogue 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: TECHXX
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Links from the show

• @hansanaw.bsky.social on Bluesky
• @robgawler.bsky.social on Bluesky
• @kwabena.bsky.social on Bluesky
• Apple Podcasts names Hysterical the 2024 Show of the Year - Apple
• Tim Cook defends Vision Pro’s sales performance with three words - 9to5Mac
• OpenAI’s 12 days of ‘shipmas’ include Sora and new reasoning model - The Verge
• OpenAI partners with weapons-maker Anduril on military AI - The Washington Post
• DeepMind's Genie 2 can generate interactive worlds that look like video games | TechCrunch
• OpenAI | ChatGPT, Sam Altman, Microsoft, and History | Britannica Money
• Here we go: The Verge now has a subscription - The Verge
• Googling Is for Old People. That’s a Problem for Google. - WSJ
• Daring Fireball: U.S. Officials Urge Americans to Use Encrypted Apps, for Texting and Calls, in Wake of Chinese Infiltration of Our Unencryped Telecom Network
• Walmart bought Vizio - The Verge
• Intel Just Forced Out Its CEO. It’s a Brutal Lesson Every Leader Should Learn

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OpenAI may create it’s own browser to rival Google Chrome, a new test shows more than half of LinkedIn posts are generated by AI, and a huge audience AMA with our top non-techy everyday carries, what 3 Shortcuts would we keep, and more!

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Reach out:

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• Stephen on Bluesky
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We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Links from the show

• Stephen's Amazon Gift Idea List
• OpenAI Considers Taking on Google With Browser — The Information
• ChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPT
• Microsoft’s Response to Its Major Outage Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever Do
• Yes, That Viral LinkedIn Post You Read Was Probably AI-Generated | WIRED
• Zoom drops the ‘video’ from its company name - The Verge
• All Those Zoom AI Note-Taking Apps Have Gotten Out of Hand and Are Ruining Meetings
• The Task Knife | Grovemade® 

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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/primarytechnology
• Data 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/podcasts
• Rogue 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: TECHXX

Tech Gift Guide

• Crucial SSD
• Anker Magnetic Cable Management
• ESR MagSafe Car Charger
• Ember Travel Mug
• AirTag
• Anker Qi2 MagSafe Battery
• AirPods 4 ANC
• MacBook Air M1
• Nomad Slim USB-C Charger
• Nomad 3-in-1 Charger

Get Primary Tech Show Merch!

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Reach out:

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• Stephen on Bluesky
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• @JasonAten on X
• Jason on Bluesky
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We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Links from the show

• Primary Technology | Merch
• Boxing Fan Sues Netflix Over Constant Buffering During Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight
• Live events on Netflix | Netflix Help Center
• iMac Post - @stephenrobles.com on Bluesky
• M4 Mac mini - The Perfect Home Server! - YouTube
• DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly - The Verge
• Why the Government's Plan to Force Google to Sell Chrome Won't Work
• Ecosia - the search engine that plants trees
• Windows 365 Link is a $349 mini PC that streams Windows from the cloud - The Verge
• NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 | NVIDIA Newsroom
• Apple is selling Apple News ads directly for the first time
• Apple Intelligence is for the Stupid Ones - YouTube

• (00:00) - Intro

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.

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• 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/4flajsU
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• Stephen's YouTube Channel
• @stephenrobles on Threads
• Stephen on Bluesky
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• @stephenrobles on X
• Jason's Inc.com Articles
• @jasonaten on Threads
• @JasonAten on X
• Jason on Bluesky
• Jason on Mastodon

We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Links from the show

• Final Cut Pro 11 begins a new chapter for video editing on Mac - Apple
• Kino — Pro Video Camera for iPhone
• Apple’s Find My enables sharing location of lost items with third parties - Apple
• OpenAI Nears Launch of AI Agents to Automate Tasks For Users - Bloomberg
• ChatGPT Search Made Me Quit Google for Good
• Bluesky reaches 15 million users; people look for alternatives to X
• Croissant App
• Apple Home Hub Detailed: Apple Intelligence, HomeOS, Square iPad-Like Design - Bloomberg
• Mark Gurman on Apple AI Home Device - X
• Sonos revenue falls in the aftermath of the company’s messy app debacle - The Verge
• Meta to Launch Ads on Threads in Early 2025 — The Information

• (00:00) - Intro

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 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/podcasts
• Rogue 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: TECHXX

Watch on YouTube!

• Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/vZyhbMG-aIM

Join the Community

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• Join 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/join

Reach out:

• Stephen's YouTube Channel
• @stephenrobles on Threads
• @stephenrobles on X
• Stephen on Mastodon
• Jason's Inc.com Articles
• @jasonaten on Threads
• @JasonAten on X
• Jason on Mastodon

We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Links from the show

• The M4 Mac mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 Problem
• The M4 Mac Mini is Incredible! - YouTube
• Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro - Apple
• visionOS 2.2 Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes to Mac Virtual Display - MacRumors
• Everything You Need to Know About iOS 18.2 Apple Intelligence Image Tools - YouTube
• ChatGPT Search is not OpenAI's 'Google killer' yet | TechCrunch
• Dharmesh Shah on LinkedIn
• A new home for Pixelmator - Pixelmator Blog 
• Radio Station's Attempt to Replace Hosts With AI Ends in Absolute Disaster

Testing...

• (00:00) - Intro

Apple releases the new M4 iMac, completely redesigned M4 Mac mini, and new M4 Pro + M4 Max MacBook Pros with a nano-texture display option. Plus, we explore iOS 18.2 beta with Image Playgrounds, Netflix Moments allow users to share clips of movies and shows, tech earnings driven by AI, and Stephen bricks his iPad Pro.

Sponsored by:

Data Citizens Dialogues 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/podcasts

Notion AI: Organize your work and life using Notion AI. Try Notion for free when you go to: notion.com/primarytechnology

Rogue 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: TECHXX

Watch on YouTube!

• Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshow

Join the Community

• Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm

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• Join 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/join

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• Stephen's YouTube Channel
• @stephenrobles on Threads
• @stephenrobles on X
• Stephen on Mastodon
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• @JasonAten on X
• Jason on Mastodon

We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Links from the show

• Wall Genie | thatvirtualboy
• iMac Announcement - October 28 - YouTube
• iMac - iMac Technical Specifications - Apple
• Introducing the all-new Mac mini | Apple - YouTube
• Mac mini - Technical Specifications - Apple
• @stephenrobles • Mac Studio Threads Post • Threads
• What you need to know about Thunderbolt 5 | Macworld
• With the New M4 Mac mini Apple Is Just Showing Off
• MacBook Pro - Tech Specs - Apple
• Apple Just Quietly Updated the 2-Year Old M2 MacBook Air. It’s the Most Brilliant Thing I’ve Seen Yet
• @stephenrobles • Ok, well, I finally got Image Playgrounds…and I immediately regret everything • Threads
• OpenAI will start using AMD chips and could make its own AI hardware in 2026 - The Verge
• OpenAI plans Orion AI model release for December - The Verge
• Netflix Just Announced Its Smartest Idea Yet. Customers Are Going to Love It
• ‎Nintendo Music on the App Store

• (00:00) - Intro

The latest iOS 18.2 Beta provides a first look at Apple’s ChatGPT integration, Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16, we review the new iPad Mini, test our hearing with AirPods Pro 2, and wonder when Siri will actually get more intelligent.

Sponsored by 1Password

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Watch on YouTube!

• Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/HcKyDCPxvuE

Join the Community

• Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fm

Support the show

• Join 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/join

Reach out:

• Stephen's YouTube Channel
• @stephenrobles on Threads
• @stephenrobles on X
• Stephen on Mastodon
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• @jasonaten on Threads
• @JasonAten on X
• Jason on Mastodon

We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Links from the show

• Learning Decks on the App Store
• Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2
• Everything New in iOS 18.2 Beta 1 - MacRumors
• Apple Event - September 9 - YouTube
• @stephenrobles • New iPad mini arrived before I got access to Image Playgrounds. Color: Barely Blue • Threads
• Brian Tong iPad mini Review - YouTube
• The New iPad Mini Is All About Apple Intelligence
• Apple Intelligence Isn’t Very Smart Yet—and Apple’s OK With That - WSJ
• Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 update is good for your hearing health - The Verge
• @stephenrobles • As a musician and someone who enjoys reviewing audio gear, I was a hesitant to take the hearing t... • Threads
• Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app - 9to5Mac
• Introducing computer use, a new Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Claude 3.5 Haiku \ Anthropic
• Severance — Season 2 Official Teaser | Apple TV+ - YouTube
• Passwords have problems, but passkeys have more

• (00:00) - Intro