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February 01, 2024Apple Vision Pro Reviews, iPhone Changes in the EU, Tech CEOs Get Grilled, ARC Search App
Unpacking early reviews of Apple Vision Pro, in-depth on Apple's DMA plans in the EU including third-party app marketplaces, Zuckerberg apologizes to families for harmful content during a Senate hearing, and maybe Arc Search is pretty good.

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Jason's Articles | Inc.com
Stephen's YouTube Channel
Using Apple Vision Pro: What It’s Actually Like! - MKBHD
First Apple Vision Pro Persona FaceTime Call w/ iJustine & MKBHD! - Brian Tong
Apple Vision Pro - Unboxing, Review and demos! - iJustine
Vision Pro Review: 24 Hours With Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset | WSJ
The Verge Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not
Vision Pro Review: 24 Hours With Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset | WSJ - YouTube
Why Tim Cook Is Going All In on the Apple Vision Pro | Vanity Fair
Appel Vision Pro Apps Directory
Apple Announces 600 New Apps for Apple Vision Pro
Daring Fireball: Apple’s Plans for the DMA in the European Union
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
Mark Zuckerberg's Apology to Teens Harmed by Instagram Was the Right Thing to Do | Inc.com
Microsoft Q2 2024: gaming takes over Windows - The Verge
Alphabet (GOOGL) Q4 earnings report 2023
Arc Search on the App Store
(00:00) - Intro
(05:33) - Apple Vision Pro Reviews
(26:31) - Apple's EU iPhone Changes
(42:57) - Support The Show!
(43:53) - Social CEO Hearing
(52:01) - Google + MSFT Earnings
(58:25) - Arc Search App
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1 hr 5 min
January 25, 2024The Veil of Utopia: The Mac is 40, Microsoft is $3T, and iOS 17.3 Makes it Harder to Steal Your iPhone
We go in-depth on iOS 17.3's Stolen Device Protection, Microsoft's $3 trillion peak, Apple Vision Pro sales numbers, Netflix getting into live TV with WWE, Jason goes OFF about “full self-driving cars,” and the Mac turns 40 years old!
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NEW iOS 17.3 Features! One you should turn on ASAP - YouTube
40 Years Ago, Apple Gave the World Its Most Beloved Product. Why It Still Matters | Inc.com
iOS 17.3: What Stolen Device Protection Is and How to Enable It - MacRumors
Microsoft briefly crosses $3 trillion in market cap
Buy Surface Laptop Studio 2 Microsoft Store
Apple sold an estimated 160K to 180K Vision Pro units
Apple Watch: the definitive review
Netflix, WWE Strike Deal to Move 'Monday Night Raw' to Streamer
Apple Sideloading in the EU - Wall Street Journal
Apple's Federighi rails against app sideloading in single-note keynote | TechCrunch
The Apple car apparently still exists, could debut in 2028 with reduced autonomy
UNCUT Tesla Self-Driving Beta on The Dragon's Tail
Waymo - Self-Driving Cars - Autonomous Vehicles - Ride-Hail
My First Ride in an Autonomous Taxi - Video
40th Anniversary Mac Event
Upgrade 496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft - YouTube
‎Mactracker on the App Store
Pixelbook Go
(00:00) - Intro
(02:54) - Stolen Device Protection
(12:24) - Collaborative Playlists
(15:01) - Microsoft at $3T
(25:27) -  Vision Pro Sales
(30:05) -  Vision Pro Reviews
(37:17) - We Appreciate Your Support
(38:49) - Netflix + WWE Live
(47:49) - EU iPhone Sideloading
(59:30) - "Self-Driving" Cars
(01:07:48) - 40 Years of Mac
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1 hr 19 min
January 19, 2024Apple Vision Pro Pre-Orders, Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked, “I Can Hear Your Face Scan”
We share our Apple Vision Pro pre-order war stories, accessories too, influencer demos of Apple’s new headset, we discuss the AI-loaded Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google's new 'Circle to Search,’ and personal tech goes back iLife and iDVD.

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Links from the show
Apple Vision Pro Accessories
Vision Pro Influencer Photos - Parker Ortolani
Apple Vision Pro hands-on, again, for the first time - The Verge
A Survey of Popular Apps Currently Compatible With Apple Vision Pro - MacStories
Everything Announced at Samsung Unpacked: S24 Phones, Galaxy AI and One Surprise Reveal - CNET
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a higher price and loads of AI - The Verge
Google introduces 'Circle to Search,' a new way to search from anywhere on Android using gestures | TechCrunch
Apple to Developers: Show Me the Money | Inc.com
Distributing apps in the U.S. that provide an external purchase link - Support - Apple Developer
xacwhite Apple Park Merch
The Apple Store Time Machine
(00:00) - Intro
(03:10) - Apple Vision Pro Pre-Orders
(16:00) -  Vision Pro Accessories
(24:52) - Influencer Demos
(38:36) - VisionOS Launch Apps
(42:03) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(44:45) - Galaxy S24
(55:19) - Google Circle (Lens)
(57:49) - Apple Gets Their Cut
(01:05:09) - Follow-Up: Apple Merch
(01:08:51) - iLife and First Macs
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1 hr 17 min
January 11, 2024Best of CES, Apple Vision Pro Launch, Rabbit R1 and AI Gadgets
Apple Vision Pro launch is official for February 2nd, we cover all the details and their commercial reminiscent of the original iPhone. Jason and Stephen share their best of CES picks, and some of the most insane tech from the trade show, including the Rabbit R1 AI assistant, and our personal tech: where do you place the macOS Dock?
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Links from the show
Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple
Apple Ran a Vision Pro Ad With Luke Skywalker | Inc.com
Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit for iPhone
Integrate with motorized iPhone stands using DockKit - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) - Anker US
Wi-Fi 7 certification is now underway for new routers and devices - The Verge
Access Point U7 Pro - Ubiquiti Store United States
U-tec’s new Ultraloq Bolt fingerprint smart lock is the first to support Matter-over-Thread - The Verge
TP-Link’s new video door lock unlocks with a tap of your iPhone - The Verge
LG Just Announced the CineBeam Qube, a Gorgeous 4K Projector
Sony Demos New Afeela EV in CES Style by Driving It With a PS5 Controller - CNET
This 4-in-1 gadget could revolutionize at-home health monitoring | Tom's Guide
LG brought the world's first wireless transparent OLED TV to CES 2024
This Jaw-Dropping, Foldable 137-Incher Is the Best TV You Can't Afford - CNET
VW vehicles to converse with drivers via ChatGPT by mid-year | Reuters
Samsung's AI Robot Ballie Returns to CES With a Projector - CNET
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid Can Switch Between Android and Windows - CNET
rabbit — keynote
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you - The Verge
Humane lays off 4 percent of employees before releasing its AI Pin - The Verge
Introducing the GPT Store
2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter
Facades on the App Store
@philipschiller007 • I ❤️ the Right Dock• Threads
(00:00) - Intro
(02:20) - Apple Vision Pro Launch
(09:04) - Vision Pro Ad
(13:00) - Excitement for Vision Pro
(23:03) - CES 2024
(24:17) - Belkin MagSafe Tracking Dock
(28:46) - Qi2 Battery Packs
(32:19) - Wi-Fi 7
(35:38) - Smart Home
(37:45) - Sponsor: Rogue Amoeba
(41:36) - LG Cinebeam Cube
(43:48) - Withings Beamo
(47:34) - LG Transparent TV
(47:40) - Fold...
1 hr 21 min
January 04, 2024Apple Vision Pro Imminent, CES Preview, and Nostalgic Apple Stores
Humane’s AI Pin commercial, Apple Vision Pro may launch at the end of January, Jason and Stephen are both undecided on going to CES, and—an era comes to an end—we share our personal history with Apple Stores!
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Links from the show
Humane Is Running a Commercial for Its AI Pin, and It Highlights Everything Wrong With the Idea | Inc.com
With the M3, Apple Is Finally Talking About A.I. | Inc.com
What It's Like Using Apple Vision Pro - by Jason Aten
I tried every Apple Home Key Lock, here’s the best - YouTube
Here's Why Apple Killed the MagSafe Battery and MagSafe Duo - YouTube
Apple GPT is coming...here's what it could look like - YouTube
Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked Event Set for Jan. 17 | PCMag
DHH on Hey Calendar - Tweet
Microsoft’s new Copilot key is the first big change to Windows keyboards in 30 years - The Verge
The New York Times sues Microsoft and Chat GPT maker OpenAI for using copyrighted work | AP News
CES 2024 News - The Verge
Bolt Series - ULTRALOQ - Smart Lock works with Apple Home – U-tec
Apple Vision Pro 'imminent' with end of January launch
Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support
Apple's Infinite Loop Store Permanently Closing Next Month - MacRumors
SoHo - Apple Store - Apple
Fashion Valley - Apple Store - Apple
Tower Theatre - Apple Store - Apple
(00:00) - Intro
(02:24) - Humane AI Pin
(06:04) - Samsung Unpacked
(11:05) - Hey Calendar
(14:19) - Microsoft Copilot
(24:30) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(28:57) - CES Preview
(41:25) - Apple Vision Pro
(57:44) - iPad as Home Hub
(01:00:08) - Apple Store Nostalgia
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1 hr 14 min
January 01, 2024Year in Review 2023
Stephen and Jason continue their annual tradition of reviewing the biggest news from the previous year. We cover the best and worst from Apple, Google, AI news, streaming services, and more!
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Jason Aten's Articles | Inc.com
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(00:00) - Intro
(01:58) - Apple's 2023
(19:12) - Google's 2023
(30:21) - Social Media 2023
(41:05) - AI in 2023
(49:52) - Tech Mergers 2023
(53:08) - Streaming's 2023
(01:02:08) - Best & Worst iOS 17
(01:10:29) - Looking to 2024
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1 hr 16 min
January 01, 2024Welcome to Primary Technology
We break down the biggest tech news of the week and why it matters. From consumer devices to AI, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and more, tune in every Thursday for new episodes. Plus, subscribe for an ad-free version of the show and bonus content every week!
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