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Superintelligence is a Dragon and I Should've Tried Raycast Years Ago

Mrwhosetheboss on what Google's Pixel 11 event means for Android's future, Colin and Samir on where the AI line is for creators, Casey Newton's take on Zuckerberg's AI manifesto, and the launcher that's better than Spotlight.Get the NewsletterSend me a messageGoogle Pixel 11 Hands on - The Phone Crisis Begins.The Cancellation of Hank Green & Why Gen Z Hates Ai (00:30)We need to talk about the Hank Green situationSuperintelligence is a dragon — PlatformerRaycastEveryone was right about RaycastHow to spot AI writing — The Economist

Pixel 11 Has Some Good Ideas, Zuck's AI Fever Dream, Spotify's Worst Idea Yet

Google unveils the Pixel 11 lineup and takes on Wispr Flow dictation and computational photography, Zuck writes an AI manifesto about wanting to be with the cool kids, Claude explains how it plans to label AI-generated text, and Spotify tries to end podcasting again. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors:Decagon.ai - Go to  decagon.ai/primaryto get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.Links from the showApple Announces 3D MLB Games Coming to Vision Pro - MacRumorsThe 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch | The VergeMade by Google '26 - YouTubeGoogle's Magic Camera - Instagram ReelGoogle aims for influencers with the Pixel 11 Creator Suite | The VergeGoogle is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse | The VergeGoogle Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTag - MacRumorsThe Future is for EveryoneHow to spot AI writingHow Claude marks AI-generated content | Claude Help CenterSpotify threatens industry with ad-skipping toolSpotify will label 'AI Persona' profiles and exclude their music from recommendations | TechCrunchOpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful | The VergeYouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money | TechCrunchI made the PC I couldn’t buy - YouTube

Space is Bigger Than You Think, Google Maps Blew It, When It's Too Much AI

Cleo Abram's tour of fascinating neutrino detectors, Kurzgesagt's video on why we're trapped in  our Solar System, and if you're over 40, you're ready to use AI.Get the NewsletterThe Massive Machine Hidden in the Deep Ocean‎Watch Silo - Show - Apple TV (00:39)Why Humanity Will Never Leave The Solar SystemThe Puzzle of Grief - Summer Archive (00:55)See how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction (01:27)I Built the Task App I've Always Wanted - YouTubeKan Do: Project Management App - App StoreAfter Years Building a Brand on Authenticity, Hank Green Says He Relied Too Much on ChatGPT (02:46)If You’re Over 40, You’re Ready to Use A.I.This changed our perspective on AI. Well put @debbiemillman

September iPhone Event, Why Bending Spoons Ruins Everything, AI Slop Google Maps

Apple gears up for its September iPhone event, Google Earth's AI imagery enabled fabricated scenes of bombings, Claude’s models broke containment and even tried to trick real people, and why Bending Spoons ruins everything it touches. Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)Top Five Tech | Stephen’s PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors:Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/primary and get 30% off an annual Pro plan!CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHLinks from the showKan Do - Stephen's New Task App! (01:00)Apple News Ad - Mastodon post from John GruberMasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats (05:28)Apple Starts Preparing for September iPhone Event - MacRumorsQ3 results: 3D pricing, EGOT timing, and underestimating demand – Six ColorsOne Reason Apple’s Computers Are Mostly Made In China: A Tiny Screw | Texas StandardThe US government just banned Roombas (13:42)X post from Brendan CarrFriend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price | The VergeX post from Avi SchiffmannApple is getting this wrong | OpenAIX post from Sam AltmanYour Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health | The VergeGoogle just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership | The VergeSee how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction (43:12)Anthropic says Claude accidentally hacked real companies too | The VergeRogue AI agents created fake online identities in another hacking attempt | The VergeIncident Report: unsanctioned agent behaviour during cyber testing | AISI WorkBending Spoons to buy Airtable for $1.28B | TechCrunchAfter $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck | TechCrunchEvernote cuts back on free plans, pushing users to upgrade | TechRadarWeTransfer owner snaps up apps, then sacks workers and raises prices - Follow the MoneyEurope’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect | The VergeReddit comment from r/nerdfighters

iPhone User's Take on Z Fold 8, Deep Fitness Tracker Testing, U.S. Bans Robot Vacuums

Andrew Clare tests the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as a primarily iPhone user, history podcasts I can't stop listening to, in-depth fitness tracker testing, two of my favorite apps got big upgrades, and the FCC just banned robots, including vacuums.Get the NewsletterTesting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as an iPhone User... No Fluff (00:05)World War II with Tom Hanks (00:31)The Halifax Explosion (Entry 562.JB0409) — Omnibus (00:48)The Wearable Showdown: Oura Ring 5 vs. Fitbit Air vs. Whoop MG vs. Apple Watch — WSJ (01:16)AI Broke Containment, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup, Best Fitness Trackers with Lexy Savvides — Primary Technology (01:52)Pastebot 3 (02:11)Nutrition Tracker: Foodnoms (02:45)The US government just banned Roombas — The Verge (03:23)

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Nate Baranowski

Nate Baranowski

Host of Movies on the Side
Stephen Robles

Stephen Robles

Host of Movies on the Side
Jason Aten

Jason Aten

Host of Primary Technology