Stephen Robles - Tech News, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Smart Home

Why Apple’s Video Podcast Push Feels Like the End of an Era

Stephen Robles — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:20:47 +0000

Over the years, there has been no shortage of articles and think pieces proclaiming “podcasting is dead,” yet we persist. According to Edison Research, podcasting is more popular now than ever before. But this moment, on the eve of Apple finally pushing video into its Podcasts app, feels like an existential shift.

I have listened to podcasts for over twenty years, and to this day my default is to listen. After accumulating what must be thousands of hours listening to some of my favorite hosts, it feels like hearing a friend. They have no idea who I am, until maybe recently, but I certainly know them.

When new shows seemed to launch as “video first” podcasts, like Good Hang with Amy Poehler, I would watch (or more accurately, leave it playing in the background) but even that felt like a different experience than the many shows I exclusively listened to. I could still enjoy them, but I wasn’t as invested. I have yet to experience the same parasocial connection I do with shows I’ve heard for years.

The great irony here is that I’ve literally made a career of creating videos. I love making and watching video content, whether that’s YouTube or Reels, but it has always felt different than making and listening to podcasts.

When I hosted the AppleInsider podcast, my first big break of which I am forever grateful, we experimented with video a few times but ultimately stuck to audio-only. When I launched Primary Technology with Jason Aten, I knew I wanted to do video from the start. Not to be a “video-first” show (more on that in a moment), but to increase our chances of being discovered.

That was the wisdom shared at all the Podcast Movement conferences, Podfest, and others: Add video to your podcast to grow your audience. I still believe it helps and have personally discovered podcasts because of a Reel or Short that I would have never heard of otherwise.

But I always thought of the video version and the audio version, as two different mediums. As we record Primary Technology, I’ll share my screen to provide some visuals for those watching. Sometimes Jason and I will even show something on screen, which I’ll use as the chapter artwork for the RSS version. But in my mind, I’m still recording an audio first podcast.

That’s also reflected in the editing. I’ll strip silences and remove any glaring errors, but the video version is very much “live to tape.” On the audio side, I edit granularly, apply more audio processing to get the best sound possible, and take the time to add individual chapter artwork throughout every episode.

On one hand, I enjoy doing it and want to make the audio version the best experience I can. Plus, the numbers reflect that priority as well: We have more listeners via RSS than viewers on YouTube and Spotify. But, the video numbers have been closing that gap recently.

Now we come to Apple Podcasts. Previously, hosting a video show via RSS was complicated and not worth the hassle. There was no question: Audio version goes to Apple Podcasts and third party apps, video goes to YouTube and Spotify.

Side note: After uploading audio-only to Spotify for some time, it was clear adding video tripled our views to listens. Likely because Spotify pushes video shows.

This clean delineation is over now. Coming in iOS 26.4 Apple is going full throttle on “video” podcasts. Shows that adopt the new HLS video will likely get featured more often in the Home and Search tabs. And there will even be a special TV icon on episodes that include video. But there is a cost for creators adopting this feature.

Our podcast host for Primary Technology, transistor.fm (which is the best), was recently announced to be one of the few hosts supporting HLS video in Apple Podcasts. After learning the details, here are the concessions if we adopt HLS video:

No chapters, yet. May come at a later date
No chapter artwork for those only listening
No separate audio edit for listeners

Turning video “off” will continue playing the audio “track” from the video. It will not play the MP3 file enclosed in the RSS feed for anyone on iOS 26.4 or later.

Creators will continue having to upload to YouTube and Spotify separately
Third party apps (Overcast and Pocket Casts) will still get the MP3 file separate from the video.
- But the motivation to edit that audio separately falls dramatically unless a majority of your audience uses third party apps.

And the final concession would be this: While I record my own podcasts, I’ll need to think of the video experience first, not the audio.

Our listeners have been split on this topic. Some really enjoy watching the show, and would love to watch in Apple Podcasts to avoid YouTube ads. Or just keep all their shows in one place. Audio-only listeners are asking we continue as we are, and enjoy things like chapter artwork.

To be honest, I’m incredibly torn. I love podcasting, and every time a new standard or feature has launched, especially from Apple, I’ve adopted it immediately. We offered Apple Podcasts subscriptions at AppleInsider on day one. I used Delegated Delivery through transistor.fm from day one. I embedded transcripts in the RSS feed, used custom episode artwork, chapter artwork, timed links, and more. All with zero hesitation.

But to adopt HLS video in Apple Podcasts feels like a turn away from the kind of podcasting I’ve loved for 20+ years. Of course people will still listen, whether it’s during a commute, going for a walk, or doing the laundry. But the switch from audio-first to video-first feels like podcasting as a word, as a medium, may be changing forever.

It’s possible the writing has been on the wall for years. When Apple launched subscriptions, I requested the AppleInsider podcast to be featured. While our channel was featured in the app at one point, it was recommended we rethink the word “podcast” in the title. Their preference was to use the word “show,” which you can also see throughout their documentation.

There is also the question of RSS podcasting going away completely. As a creator, if I upload my video to YouTube, Spotify, and transistor.fm for HLS video distribution, who uses the RSS feed then? Only third-party apps, which are only used by a very small percentage of listeners. If most shows, especially the larger shows, all move to video-first, and audio is just the HLS video’s audio track, RSS could be made obsolete.

I’m still not sure what to do for Primary Technology. Maybe we’ll experiment with one episode using HLS video and watch the feedback. I’ve been told you can do a one-off episode with HLS video, and then go back to audio-only the next episode and there won’t be an issue. Thankfully, we don’t have to make this decision on Mac Power Users as Apple is only working with certain podcast hosts for HLS video.

I do wonder how those growing up with podcasts today will approach the medium. My own teenage son watches more podcasts than listens (on Spotify), and I think he’s even developed an affinity for certain hosts like I have.

The shows I enjoy the most are still audio-only, no video or YouTube channel at all. If they were to add video, would the experience of listening be worsened? It’s hard to know. But I’ve tried listening to several episodes of video first shows, and it’s clear that the listener is often forgotten in favor of the viewer.

But, maybe the listener will always be there. I know I will. I’ve listened for twenty years, and hope to listen for twenty more.

Apple Podcasts is Taking on YouTube with iOS 26.4

Stephen Robles — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:23:34 +0000

Apple just launched native video podcasts in iOS 26.4 — no more separate RSS feeds for audio and video. But there are some weird quirks with how they did it...

Shortcuts That Make iPhone More Useful

Stephen Robles — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:35:45 +0000

Get 15 powerful new iPhone Shortcuts: Ask AI about articles you're reading, stock alerts via text message, find concerts by city or artist, and more!

I Tested Apple’s New Creator Studio for 2 Weeks

Stephen Robles — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:34:30 +0000

Apple Creator Studio is OUT, a subscription model that brings new features and Apple Intelligence to Final Cut, Pixelmator, Logic, and the iWork suite. I’ve spent two weeks testing, here's my full review.

15 Apple Ecosystem Tips You Didn’t Know Existed

Stephen Robles — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:33:00 +0000

Unlock the full power of your Apple ecosystem with 15 hidden Continuity features that make your iPhone, Mac, and iPad work seamlessly together!

Aqara U400 Review: First Smart Lock with Ultra-Wideband

Stephen Robles — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:01:38 +0000

Aqara U400 is the first smart lock to use Ultra-Wideband with Apple Home Key, unlocking your door automatically as you approach! With Matter over Thread, fingerprint unlock, HomeKit support, and blazing fast response times, this might be the best smart lock you can buy right now.

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Aqara G410 Video Doorbell

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Aqara Hub M3

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Hoto Screwdriver

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Nomad Charge Key

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Thorbolt X1 Smart Lock

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Thorbolt X3 Smart Lock

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Aqara U50 Smart Lock

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Aqara U100 Smart Lock

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iOS 26.2 Keeps Surprising Me with Features

Stephen Robles — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:52:23 +0000

I'm still discovering new things in iOS 26, so here are 15 tips you probably haven't seen, from Apple Maps Visited Places, how to turn off the swipe to disable alarm, Apple Music tips, Camera settings, and more!

CES 2026: Robots, Smart Home, and LEGO

Stephen Robles — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:50:49 +0000

I attended my first CES in Las Vegas saw all kinds of wild tech, like new LEGO Smart bricks, the first ultra-wideband smart lock from Aqara, and AI-powered humanoid robots! All coverage in the video series below:

I Launched Shortcuts University! Then Un-Launched It

Stephen Robles — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:34:38 +0000

For a long time I've wanted to offer an extensive course for those wanting to learn how to build Shortcuts. So I planned the lessons, invested the time, built a 13-week cohort where I host weekly live sessions, assign projects, and the recordings are available forever.

Early bird price was $500, which included a 1-year membership to my community. I posted the first "lesson" for free today on my channel as part of the announcement.

People were not happy.

Some said, "This must be a joke," others called me greedy, and a few said they even unsubscribed because of it.

Maybe it's because I'm independent, but that kind of reaction feels risky to my business. Maybe I made a mistake with the pricing, but it also felt like all the Shortcuts content I gave away for years suddenly amounted to nothing. That's sad.

I took the video private, but I'm still moving forward with Shortcuts University. For those who understand the value, and believe I'll make the course worth it, I hope you'll join me.

The Early Bird price is permanent, and members of my community already received an email with a larger discount. If you'd like to join me, you can learn more at: shortcutsuniversity.com

I will continue sharing dozens of Shortcuts for free on my channel, across social media, and giving away as much as I can.

Thank you for the support 🙏🏻

2025 Chargie Awards: Best Batteries and 3-in-1 Chargers for iPhone

Stephen Robles — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:06:05 +0000

Every year I test dozens of MagSafe batteries, power banks, and 3-in-1 chargers, and the 2025 Chargie Awards crown the best of the best!

⚡️ Get the Chargers

🏆 Best MagSafe Battery: Baseus Picogo

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🏆 Best Travel 3-in-1: Ku Xiu

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🏆 Best Overall Qi2 25W 3-in-1: Belkin

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🏆 Most Advanced 3-in-1: Anker

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Old Favorite: HiRise 3 Deluxe

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Anker 5K Nano Slim MagSafe Battery

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🏆 Belkin 20K 65W Power Bank

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Anker Nano 10K Power Bank

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Anker 25K 165W Retractable Cable

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Ku Xiu MagSafe Battery + 3-in-1

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Baseus Qi2 25W 3-in-1

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ESR 3-in-1 Foldable

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ESR 3-in-1 Stand

https://geni.us/X3Y91JH

25 Insane iPhone Shortcuts You’ll Actually Use

Stephen Robles — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:04:20 +0000

25 NEW iPhone shortcuts that use Apple Intelligence to summarize YouTube videos, identify movies and shows, clean up your Photo Library, create reminders from emails, track money, and more!

🎙️ Become a Shortcuts Member AND get @PrimaryTechShow benefits here!

https://shortcut.bot/podcast

⚡️ Get the Shortcuts

Summarize YouTube Video to Notes API

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YouTube Transcripts API

https://transcriptapi.com

Summarize YouTube Video No API

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YouTube to Bear with API

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YouTube to Bear no API

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Reminder from Email

https://shortcut.bot/3KXJ5yz

Amazon Lens Search

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What Movie or Show is This? to Notes

https://shortcut.bot/4q0UiNF

What Movie or Short is This? to Callsheet

https://shortcut.bot/48Ly9fh

Callsheet App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/callsheet-find-cast-crew/id1672356376

Screen Time Wrapped Video

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Screen Time Wrapped 2025

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Screen Time Wrapped - No Apple Intelligence

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Screen Time Last 30 Days (Precise)

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Log Last 30 Days Screen Time

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Screen Time Wrapped Current Year

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Screenshot to Reminder

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Delete Photos from Last 10 Years

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Personal Wishlist

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Frame Screenshot and Share

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Log Daily Purchases

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Daily Purchase Report

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Annual Purchase Report

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Money Owed Report

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School Materials Summary

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Rename File Based on Content

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Add Subtasks to Reminder

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Move Undone Reminders to Today

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Auto Send Text Between 9am and 5pm

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Auto Send Texts by Contacts, Focus, Time

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Add Sports Events

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Google AI Studio for API Key

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Talk to Gemini

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Simple Gemini Request

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Why Aren’t More iPhone Apps Doing This?

Stephen Robles — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:39:24 +0000

iOS 26 Visual Intelligence is way more powerful than Apple mentioned — and tons of third-party apps are secretly tapping into it. In this video, I show the apps that already support it, plus six Shortcuts I built to hack screenshots.

Android to iPhone AirDrop Actually Works…Mostly

Stephen Robles — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:37:39 +0000

Yes. you can finally AirDrop between Android and iPhone using Google’s updated Quick Share on Pixel 10, but there are a LOT of quirks you need to know.

Tour My 100% Apple Smart Home

Stephen Robles — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:35:20 +0000

Step inside my fully-automated Apple Home and see how I use more than 150 smart home devices across every room—including shades, switches, sensors, cameras, lighting, and more!

🛒 Everything by Room

Front Yard:

Meross Smart Garage Door

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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights

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Aqara Doorbell Camera G410

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Logitech Circle View Doorbell

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Living Room:

HomePod mini Outlet Shelf Holder

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CUHIOY Homepod Mini Wall Mount

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Meross Smart Table Lamp

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GE Undercabinet Light

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Aqara Smart Hub M3

https://geni.us/pWrl7rG

Aqara Mini Switch

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Philips Hue Motion Sensor

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Philips Hue Bridge

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Meross Smart Plug Mini

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Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Kit

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Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer

https://geni.us/Mm4lmJ

Lutron Claro Smart Switch

https://geni.us/dI51T

Lutron 3-Way Companion Switch

https://geni.us/tx8m

Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar

https://geni.us/nr1A1J

Sonos Sub 4 Wireless Subwoofer

https://geni.us/CYkg8

Sonos Beam Gen 2 Black Soundbar

https://geni.us/ppakRN

Sonos Sub Mini

https://geni.us/gOxmd

Sonos Era 100

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Sonos Era 300

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Family Room:

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

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Lutron Fan Speed Control

https://geni.us/QTO7v0

Skylight Calendar Max

https://geni.us/fBg6b

Govee Floor Lamp 2

https://geni.us/xqgX5

Philips Hue Gradient TV Light Strip

https://geni.us/52B8

Philips Hue Smart Play Bar

https://geni.us/XACY7

Google TV Streamer 4K

https://geni.us/3kE0cA

Total Mount Apple TV Mount

https://geni.us/juvV3

Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2

https://geni.us/MfYJ

Leviton Scene Controller Switch

https://geni.us/uFA78

Nanoleaf Shapes

https://geni.us/kLAkni

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Garage:

ThorBolt X1 Smart Lock

https://geni.us/hxZDT

Meross Smart Light Switch

https://geni.us/iJLwBTL

Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro

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Eve Water Guard

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Aqara Water Leak Sensor

https://geni.us/ycV8

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Master Bedroom:

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit

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SmartWings Light Filtering Shades

https://geni.us/t3UlK9

Canisteo Motorized Blinds

https://geni.us/QcLOYL

Eve Light Strip

https://geni.us/iBEx

Philips Hue Twilight Lamp

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Wooden Tripod Stand for HomePod Mini

https://geni.us/RcRRx08

Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe

https://geni.us/vQ10v7d

Aqara Door/Window Sensor 3 Pack

https://geni.us/Ap9uTd

Yale Assure Lock 2

https://geni.us/Kp7CKO9

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Patio:

Eve Weather (Matter) Weather Station

https://geni.us/1xMAe3

Sonos Move 2

https://geni.us/8AnR8RY

Tapo 2K Pan/Tilt Camera

https://geni.us/fysj

Aiper Scuba X1 Pool Cleaner

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Eve Motion Motion Sensor

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Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller

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Meross WiFi Water Timer

https://geni.us/1dJyrv

Eve Outdoor Cam

https://geni.us/BQvPA

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Studio:

Eve Light Switch

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Eve Energy Matter Smart Plug

https://geni.us/kJMY

Philips Hue Bloom Smart Table Lamp

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Philips Hue Signe Floor Lamp

https://geni.us/nHn9kf

Philips Hue Compact Light Tube

https://geni.us/uOb1K

Eve Flare

https://geni.us/TlMv

Aqara LED Strip T1

https://geni.us/uR0D0j6

Aqara 4MP Camera Hub G5 Pro

https://geni.us/1MxWM9

Anker Nano Charging Station

https://geni.us/UBNha

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

https://geni.us/pitHq

Aqara Smart Hub E1 Home Automation

https://geni.us/yZUsM

Sony Alpha 7 IV Camera

https://geni.us/cMYLb1

Flic Smart Button 3-Pack

https://geni.us/PUgq

Flic Hub LR Smart Home Hub

https://geni.us/TveHXxD

Best Tech Gift Guide 2025

Stephen Robles — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Black Friday tech deals are here, and I rounded up the best sales on Apple gear, MagSafe chargers, power banks, smart home gear, Sonos speakers, and more!

MacBook Air M4

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iPad Base Model

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iPad Air M3

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AirTag 4-Pack

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Nomad Find My Card

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Nomad Find My Card Pro

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ESR Find My MagSafe Wallet

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AirPods Pro 3

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AirPods Pro 2

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AirPods 4 ANC

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Apple Watch Series 11

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Andar Hunter Green Leather Case

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Baseus 67W Retractable Cable

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Nomad 100W Slim Power

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Ku Xiu Qi2 25W Folding Charger

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ESR 3-in-1 Qi2 25W Fold with Cool

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HiRise 3 Deluxe

https://geni.us/M4HEh7

ESR 3-in-1 25W Station

https://geni.us/Tyvt4

Anker 25K Power Bank Retractable Cable

https://geni.us/AeJl6i

Belkin 20K mAh Power Bank

https://geni.us/l46n

Baseus PicoGo MagSafe Battery

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Best Battery - Baseus Qi2 25W

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UGREEN MagSafe Battery

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Anker 5K Slim Battery

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HOTO Screwdriver

https://geni.us/edlNQ

HOTO Handheld Vacuum

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HOTO Kit

https://geni.us/kyHHn

Sony A7IV Camera ($700 OFF)

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Sonos Ace Headphones

https://geni.us/9lAg3uX

Sonos Arc Ultra

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Sonos Sub Gen 4

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Sonos Era 300

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Sonos Era 100

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Sonos Beam Gen 2

https://geni.us/aZhA

Sonos Sub Mini

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Sonos Move 2

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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights

https://geni.us/q27ep

Hue TV Gradient Strip

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Hue Play

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Hue Signe Floor Lamp

https://geni.us/SUCxPQQ

Hue Bloom

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Hue Gradient Tube

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Hue Twilight Lamp

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Eve Water Guard

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Eve Aqua

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Eve Flare

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Eve Light Switch

https://geni.us/qNb8Dd0

Eve Outdoor Camera

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Eve Motion

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Aqara U100 Lock

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Aqara G5 Pro Camera

https://geni.us/jOCX

Aqara Doorbell Camera

https://geni.us/DUKO7zu

Aqara M3 Hub

https://geni.us/Pe0M

Aqara P2 Contact Sensor

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Aqara Water Leak Sensor

https://geni.us/Ogw6P

Aqara E1 Camera

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Aqara U50 Lock

https://geni.us/e3Exg

Tapo Camera

https://geni.us/Oil2wBv

Arlo Floodlight Camera

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Arlo Video Doorbell

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Arlo Hub

https://geni.us/BHDRnye

Thorbolt X1 Lock

https://geni.us/dHm5AY

Thorbolt X3 Lock

https://geni.us/DXiK

Lutron Dimmer with Hub

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Lutron Diva Dimmer

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Lutron Claro Switch

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iOS 26.2 Beta Goes Hard

Stephen Robles — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:56:50 +0000

iOS and macOS 26.2 are packed with features — from Edge Light on the Mac to big Apple Podcasts changes, plus hidden Shortcuts actions, and Split View is back on iPad! (Kind of).

Apple Intelligence Shortcuts for Real Life

Stephen Robles — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:55:17 +0000

18 NEW Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, with AI-generated packing lists, dynamic birthday texts, smart “remember anything" to Notes, Apple Music automations, and more!

⚡️ Get the Shortcuts

Remember This

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Auto Birthday Texts List

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Auto Birthday Texts AI

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Packing List AI

https://shortcut.bot/3K3s2dX

Mark Parking Spot

https://shortcut.bot/4i1iGfi

Text Convo to Reminders

https://shortcut.bot/4i5HLFS

Play Latest Playlist

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Actions App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/actions/id1586435171

Copy Multiple Playlists To One

https://shortcut.bot/4i69XIV

Dictate Journal Entry AI

https://shortcut.bot/4oMQG1O

Check Amazon Prices

https://shortcut.bot/4oU6aBe

Food Tracker App

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Transcribe My Podcasts

https://shortcut.bot/4oIvUjF

Jump To Note Folder Or Tag

https://shortcut.bot/44bQaSz

Note Checklist

https://shortcut.bot/4i9kmDG

Invoice Scanner

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Standing Meeting Notes from Event

https://shortcut.bot/3LJuDKG

ChatGPT Voice Summary to Notes

https://shortcut.bot/49r0VE2

Open Meteo Weather

https://shortcut.bot/49UsJ3S

Air Quality Index Warning

https://shortcut.bot/4oX7bbm

My Entire ChatGPT Workflow with Shortcuts

Stephen Robles — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:14:35 +0000

I use ChatGPT every day to streamline my entire creative workflow—videos, podcasts, thumbnails, and more. I show all my custom GPTs, prompts, and Shortcuts that help me create faster.

Apple Intelligence Shortcuts Are Getting Wild

Stephen Robles — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:10:43 +0000

Apple Intelligence Shortcuts keep blowing my mind! I built a complete food tracker with Shortcuts, ChatGPT can summarize any podcast without transcribing, auto-text yourself undone reminders, save articles, videos, and social posts with one Shortcut, and more!

13+ AirPods Pro 3 Tips You Need

Stephen Robles — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:08:25 +0000

Over 13 must-know tips for AirPods Pro 3, including new iOS 26 settings like head gestures, personalized volume, sleep detection, and more! I also review Comply’s new foam tips and show how they compare to Apple’s.