Why Apple Maps Getting Ads is Bad, Humans Win +1 Over AI Video, Apple’s 50th Anniversary

Apple launched new business tools including ads in Apple Maps, and it’s bad for small businesses, plus new details about Gemini and Apple Intelligence, OpenAI shutting down Sora app, jury finds Instagram and YouTube are addictive, Wi-Fi router ban, and we reminisce for Apple’s 50th anniversary! Support the show Get an ad-free version of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! https://primarytech.memberful.com/join Promo Code for 50% off membership: IWANTCHAPTERS Reach out: @stephenrobles on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles @jasonaten on Threads https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten Chapters ➡ 00:00 Introduction 04:33 AI Generated Actors 07:34 eSuite Sheet Music App 08:27 iOS 26.4 and Video Podcasts 13:56 Flighty Airport Update 17:10 Apple Maps Ads Are Bad 33:41 Sora App is Dead 37:37 Sponsor: Claude 40:08 Sponsor: Quo 41:51 OpenAI Super App 42:36 Gemini X Apple Intelligence Deal 46:07 App Store Metrics 50:01 YouTube Brand Connector 52:54 Claude Dispatch and Computer 57:41 U.S. Bans Router Imports 01:00:41 Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Addictive 01:11:50 Apple Celebrates 50 Years 01:20:38 How to Become a Creator Links from the show: The Copper Kettle - St. Pete Beach • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecopperkettlespb eSuite Sheet Music App https://www.esuitemusic.com/home Apple Maps Is Getting Ads. It’s Apple’s Riskiest Bet Yet https://apple.news/A7WcPjPueTxiFqq1a9wgivw iOS 26.4 with 15+ New Features - YouTube https://youtu.be/YJueyoj-j1k A California Jury Just Said What People Already Thought About Instagram and YouTube https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/a-california-jury-just-said-what-people-already-thought-about-instagram-and-youtube/91322450 Sony Is Finally Killing the EV No One Ever Thought They’d Actually Ship https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/sony-is-finally-killing-the-ev-no-one-ever-thought-theyd-actually-ship/91322458 Peter Cushing is dead. Rogue One’s resurrection is a digital indignity - The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/21/peter-cushing-rogue-one-resurrection-cgi iOS 26.4 users can try the new Apple Podcasts video experience with these shows - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/23/ios-26-4-users-can-try-the-new-apple-podcasts-video-experience-with-these-shows LGA New York Airport Dashboard — Flighty https://flighty.com/airports/laguardia-lga/tv Introducing Apple Business — a new all-in-one platform for businesses of all sizes - Apple https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/introducing-apple-business-a-new-all-in-one-platform-for-businesses-of-all-sizes Born and Bread Bakehouse (@bornandbreadfl) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.instagram.com/bornandbreadfl Sora App Discontinued - wsj.com https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-set-to-discontinue-sora-video-platform-app-a82a9e4e OpenAI Shutting Down Sora Video App https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/openai-shutting-down-sora-ai-video-app-1236546187 OpenAI Desktop Super App https://www.wsj.com/tech/openai-plans-launch-of-desktop-superapp-to-refocus-simplify-user-experience-9e19931d Apple is testing a standalone app for its overhauled Siri | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/899801/apple-wwdc-2026-new-siri-apple-intelligence-standalone-app New details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Gemini changes: report - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/25/new-details-on-apple-google-ai-deal-revealed-including-gemini-changes-report Apple Overhauls App Store Connect - MacStories https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-overhauls-app-store-connect YouTube Creator Partnerships https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-creator-partnerships-newfronts-2026 The United States router ban, explained | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/899906/fcc-router-ban-march-2026-explainer Madonna, Michael Keaton, Julia Garner Seen In Venice For 'The Studio' https://deadline.com/2026/03/madonna-michael-keaton-julia-garner-venice-studio-season-2-1236765571 Apple's 50th Anniversary Events Continue in UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, and Beyond - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/apple-50th-anniversary-events ComfyUI https://www.comfy.org/download