Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

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A tech podcast for the gadget lovers and tech heads among us from the mind of Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD. MKBHD has made a name for himself on YouTube reviewing everything from the newest smartphones to cameras to electric cars. Pulling from over 10 years of experience covering the tech industry, MKBHD and co-hosts Andrew Manganelli and David Imel will keep you informed and entertained as they take a deep dive into the latest and greatest in tech and what deserves your hard earned cash. New episodes every week. Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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266 episodes

From the Archives: Rise and Fall of Boosted Boards

This week, we're pulling one of our favorite episodes from the archive due to everyone being out for Thanksgiving here in the states. If you've been listening to Waveform for a while, but for all of the newer listeners (of which there are many) this one is for you. It's a deep dive episode where David spoke with multiple people trying to get to the bottom of what happened with the company Boosted Boards. Enjoy the long holiday weekend everyone! Links: Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Other music by 20SYL: https://spoti.fi/3di7n2F Kara Swisher podcast ep: https://spoti.fi/3x1VmXc Sanjay Dastoor: https://twitter.com/sanjaydastoor Casey Neistat: http://twitter.com/casey Sean O'Kane: http://twitter.com/sokane1 Boosted USA: BoostedUSA.com Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 38m
Nov 29
A CEO Said That!? (Trivia Extravaganza)

It's trivia time! This time for trivia extravaganza we have a few new games as well as some older fan favorites that Ellis and Adam through at the crew. Plus, there's also a surprise guest or two. We hope you enjoy! Links: Soren Iverson: https://bit.ly/3Op7M50 Dr. Mike YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/4i8U9EI Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 33m
Nov 26
Google might have to sell Chrome!

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about a bunch of Google news including the DOJ possibly forcing it to sell off Chrome. But first, they go over some EV news and talk about the Jaguar rebrand that's taken the internet by storm. After that, they go over some ChromeOS rumors and talk about the Android 16 developer preview. Of course, they close out with a debate about whether or not Microsoft Teams will actually release live translation before getting into the last trivia questions before the Trivia Extravaganza episode drops next week! It's a fun one, enjoy! Links: Tesla supercharger: https://bit.ly/4g1yyfR Bloomberg Google leak: https://bit.ly/3COv0yW Google ditching ChromeOS: https://bit.ly/4ePOsJi Android 16 Dev Preview: https://bit.ly/4eY1Qet Jaguar Video: https://bit.ly/4hXz8Nn TopGear Video: https://bit.ly/4eLJIEe Verge Article about google: https://bit.ly/4fZvIaZ Verge Microsoft Teams article: https://bit.ly/3Ok1dAQ Knee Airbags: https://bit.ly/3CQjvXN Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 18m
Nov 22
Final Cut Pro Gets an Update!

A lot happened this week! First, Marques wanted to address the most recent DJI video on the main channel. Then after that everyone plays headlines in a hat where we talk about everything from new EV's from Scout Motors to BlueSky gaining a ton of users. Of course, we close it all out with some trivia. Enjoy! Links: Marques tweet: https://bit.ly/3YRKIkx Mariah's menu video: https://bit.ly/4ex0gzG Verge Zefiro article: https://bit.ly/4fthKhI Bluesky Stats by jazco.dev: https://bit.ly/3CrwZtb Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 19m
Nov 15
We Love/Hate These Apps!

Marques is back! This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about unique electric vehicles, the new Apple products now that Marques has them and is reviewing them, and apps that we love (and hate). We wrap it all up with another round of over or underrated before getting into the trivia answers. Enjoy! Links: The Verge Toyota Tundra: https://bit.ly/3CtIn7u MKBHD M4 Mac Mini Review: https://bit.ly/4emKdo0 Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 52m
Nov 08
Apple Announces New M4 Macs!

While Marques is home sick, Andrew and David talk about everything from a new Nintendo streaming service to the new M4 Mac devices that Apple slowly trickled out throughout the week. We managed to get Marques to send us a quick clip of his thoughts before diving deep into all the details. After that, we talk about the new Pokemon mobile game before wrapping it all up with trivia. It's a fun one! Enjoy. Links: Becca bonus episode: https://bit.ly/4hrNtRW Verge Nintendo streaming service: https://bit.ly/4fqwf5I Basic Apple Guy iMac colors: https://bit.ly/4f7pDJt New Pokemon game: https://bit.ly/4eaD4ac Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 28m
Nov 01
Going Independent on YouTube with Becca Farsace!

It's time for a bonus episode! This month, we caught up with Becca Farsace to talk about her leaving traditional media to become an independent YouTube creator. We ask her about what it's like to be starting a channel in 2024 and also how she thinks about everything from thumbnails to short form content. We learned a lot chatting with her and we hope you do too! Enjoy. Links: Becca's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeccaFarsace   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeccaFarsace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becca.farsace Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 39m
Oct 29
Meta vs Snap’s AR Vision for the Future!

There's a lot to get into this week and no Marques to help us through it (kind of)! He's too busy dominating at Nationals so Andrew and David talk us through everything from the new Snapdragon chip to the new hearing aid feature on the AirPods Pro 2. After that, Ellis joins them to discuss the pros and cons of the new Snap spectacles and the Meta Orion AR glasses. Before we wrap it all up with trivia, Marques had a quick chat with Boz from Meta about the tech inside the Orion glasses. Enjoy! Links: Apple's new accessories: https://bit.ly/4fhK4TJ Samsung Tri-Fold rumor: https://bit.ly/48kkuLC Boox Palma 2: https://bit.ly/3UoAg2e Snapdragon X Elite: https://bit.ly/4eVfcsF Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 39m
Oct 25
Tesla's We, Robot Event: Let’s Not Get Nuanced

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David discuss everything from the new Kindles that were just announced to the We, Robot Tesla event. We also get into the SpaceX rocket that was caught after its launch and some of the new AI Adobe features that were announced at Adobe Max. There was a lot to get into! Enjoy! Links: New Studio video: https://bit.ly/4heh0yv SpaceX rocket launch: https://bit.ly/3BQUSKk HDTVTest iPad Mini video: https://bit.ly/3UdnC6g Adobe Max announcements: https://bit.ly/3Ug1WX3 Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 41m
Oct 18
Tri-Fold Phones and Orion Glasses: Welcome to the Future?

This week, David is off so Marques and Andrew talk about everything from the Epic vs. Google decision to the Huawei triple folding phone which Marques got mere minutes before sitting down to record. Besides that, they also talk about their experience trying out the Meta Orion glasses and make a few predictions about the Tesla event which happened Thursday night. Of course, we wrap it all up with some trivia. Enjoy! Links: Google Keyword Appeal: https://bit.ly/4dNL8O6 Verge Google Vs Epic Explainer: https://bit.ly/3U0NIt9 Bloomberg Robotaxi: https://bloom.bg/3BQL0zZ Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 38m
Oct 11
Shocker: The Pixel 9a Has Leaked

This week, Marques, Andrew, and Dvid sit down to discuss everything from the WordPress drama to the new Linus Tech Tips screwdriver. First, David fills everyone in on what's been happening with WordPress before talking about Juno for YouTube (a video player app for the Apple Vision Pro) being taken off the app store. After that, we discuss the Pixel 9a leak, some new Reddit rules that make it harder to protest, and some AR/VR talk. It's a grab bag of topics this week so hope you enjoy! Verge WordPress summary: https://bit.ly/3zAmKBH TechCrunch WP Engine Lawsuit: https://bit.ly/4eSL293 Juno for YouTube removed: https://bit.ly/4esw21P Android Headlines Pixel 9a Leak: https://bit.ly/3ZKE0id Verge New Reddit Rules: https://bit.ly/4gToK8C Microsoft Discontinuing Hololens 2: https://bit.ly/4dsQ2Qw 404Media Facial Recognition on Meta x Ray-Bans: https://bit.ly/4eQxkmQ Autofocus Silverado EV: https://bit.ly/3TQylU8 Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 20m
Oct 04
Our Favorite Ordinary Objects!

It's bonus episode time! This month, Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to discuss everything BUT technology. Members of The Studio are brought in one by one in order to convince the crew that they have the best, non-tech item. It's a fun one! Enjoy. Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 49m
Sep 30
New Meta Quest 3S and the AR Future!

This week was Meta Connect so Marques and Andrew spend the majority of the episode talking about the new Quest 3S, the special edition clear Ray-Ban glasses, and the Orion glasses the company has been working with behind the scenes. But first, Marques gives an update on the Panels app and all of the feedback that has been received followed by Andrew giving a quick overview of the new Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch that he's been using. We wrap it all up with a new pair of earbuds from Nothing and, of course, some trivia. It's a jam-packed episode, enjoy! Links:  Mark Gurman Bloomberg Article: https://bloom.bg/3MXAj14 MKBHD iPhone 16 Video: https://bit.ly/3N5Uutu Verge Meta Quest 3S: https://bit.ly/3TItd4h Alex Heath Orion Story: https://bit.ly/3TOcYmb Nothing Ear Open: https://bit.ly/3TK8xZQ SoundGuys Sennheiser HD820: https://bit.ly/3ZBcS5d Hyperfixed Podcast: https://bit.ly/4dq2lgv Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 13m
Sep 27
iPhones and AirPods and Watches, Oh My!

There are a ton of gadgets to talk about this week! First, there is new pair of Spectacles made just for AR developers and it somehow turns into a whole conversation about Snapchat as a company. Then we get into the main topic of the episode which are, of course, all about the new Apple products. Marques, Andrew, and David give their thoughts on the new iPhone 16, AirPods 4th gen, and the new Apple Watch Series 10. Then we play a small game where we quickly discuss a handful of news topics that range from the new YouTube Hype feature to Flappy Bird, and we try to decide whether they matter or not. It's a (long) fun one! Enjoy! Links:  MKBHD iPhone 16/16 Pro Unboxing: https://bit.ly/47zVxvp MKBHD AirPods video: https://bit.ly/3ZvTlDh MKBHD Apple Watch video: https://bit.ly/4e7NyIh Verge Snapchat Spectacles: https://bit.ly/3TwA8gY iPhone 16 estimates: https://bit.ly/3TAUtS1 Forbes Flappy Bird: https://bit.ly/3TDULrA NYT Wordle in VR: https://bit.ly/3zrozRe YouTube Hype: https://bit.ly/3TA5ZNN Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop products mentioned: Apple iPhone 16 / Plus: https://geni.us/KGFnCi Apple iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max: https://geni.us/n3D2TV Apple AirPods 4: https://geni.us/mHuOHSL Apple AirPods Max (2nd Gen): https://geni.us/g90v Apple Watch Series 10: https://geni.us/KGTi Apple Watch Ultra (Black): https://geni.us/ILP2 Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 43m
Sep 20
iPhone 16: Apple Intelligence Coming Soon?

Marques is back from Australia! After bringing home the gold he discusses all of the new Apple products with Andrew and David. First they go over the new Apple Watches and AirPods before digging into the new iPhone 16 and all of its new features (including some that aren't releasing with the phone). But that wasn't the only tech news of the week. After that, they talk about the new Playstation 5 Pro and the Huawei triple folding phone that was announced. It's gadget season! Enjoy. Links:  MKBHD Impressions video: https://bit.ly/47rCLpY PS5 Pro Announcement video: https://bit.ly/4ggEjae Huawei Announcement video: https://bit.ly/4eh8snW Reuters Huawei video: https://bit.ly/3XSaeXD Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop products mentioned: Apple iPhone 16 / Plus: https://geni.us/KGFnCi Apple iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max: https://geni.us/n3D2TV Apple AirPods 4: https://geni.us/mHuOHSL Apple AirPods Max (2nd Gen): https://geni.us/g90v Apple Watch Series 10: https://geni.us/KGTi Apple Watch Ultra (Black): https://geni.us/ILP2 Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 29m
Sep 13
Thoughts on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold!

Marques is still gone competing in Australia, so Andrew and David take it as an opportunity to talk about nothing but gaming! Just kidding, they talk about swappable camera lenses, dead internet theory, Bluesky, and even Myspace before talking about gaming. David also gives his thoughts on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold after using it for a long weekend. Of course, we finish it all up with some trivia. Enjoy! Links:  Verge Swappable Lenses: https://bit.ly/3zb5suD Economic Times Instagram songs in profile: https://bit.ly/4eanUT1 AI James Hoffman: https://bit.ly/3ATsHK7 Verge Deadlock: https://bit.ly/4cTPXov Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop products mentioned: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: https://geni.us/pAK0TB Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 17m
Sep 06
Productivity Apps and Apple Invites!

While Marques is on the other side of the world competing in the World Ultimate Championships, Andrew and David talk about the latest iPhone rumors and discuss what they're expecting from the September iPhone event. Or at least, that's how this episode starts before we surprise Andrew by bringing back David Pierce for an update on how Andrew's productivity app journey has been going! After that, it's gadget time and we talk about the new Garmin Fenix 8 and a pair of truly open-back headphones before we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links:  Protocol Wars Bonus Episode: https://youtu.be/-R9CWq5CBlk Apple Insider iPhone 16 Rumors: https://bit.ly/3X6UApv David Pierce on Threads: https://bit.ly/47eghIT Derrick Gee TikTok: https://bit.ly/4cKv1QL NWM Headphones: https://bit.ly/3Tb8SUV Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 23m
Aug 30
Protocol Wars: The Fediverse Explained!

In this episode, we dive deep into the origins of two of the leading social networks and the protocols they run on - Threads/ActivityPub and Bluesky/AT protocol. If you've been wondering what the heck the Fediverse is, this episode is for you! Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Special Thanks to: Evan Prodomou at Activitypub Eugen Rochko at Mastodon John O'Nolan at Ghost Mike McCue at Flipboard Adam Mosseri at Meta Jay Gruber at Bluesky Ryan Barrett at Bridgy-Fed Sources: W3C: https://www.w3.org/ Identica logo: By _Identi.ca_logo.png: Status.net Teamderivative work: Valarauco (talk) - _Identi.ca_logo.png, CC BY 3.0, https://bit.ly/4cKI4le NY Times Elon and Zuck Cage Match: https://nyti.ms/3XmP2IM ActivityPub Graphic: Image creator: mray https://bit.ly/3T6sYjh Activity Streams graphic: By User:Unoli - https://bit.ly/4dIoUhi Huffpost Twitter Clown Car: https://bit.ly/3YWzPiW Original Hacker News Mastodon Post: https://bit.ly/3Z9oeNk NBC News Elon buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/4dwNBx7 Bloomberg Elon Buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Z4X3mW CBS News Elon Buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/3yUBaw6 NBC News Elon Buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Xk5WYB NY Times Elon Buys Twitter: https://nyti.ms/3z8xLcW NBC News Twitter Rebrands to X: https://nbcnews.to/3MqIUc8 Verge Twitter Paid Verification: https://bit.ly/3Xn4o06 Forbes How Facebook Beat Myspace: https://bit.ly/3Z3B27X Guardian Digg users revolt: https://bit.ly/3AF2v5U Verge Reddit API Shutdown: https://bit.ly/3YWsyzE Adweek Reddit Platform Visibility: https://bit.ly/3MnLX4Z Elon F You to Advertisers: https://bit.ly/3XjY35w 404Media AI Shrimp Jesus Explained: https://bit.ly/476VGWJ Forbes Threads Fastest Growing App: https://bit.ly/3T4VAco Waveform Secret History of the Internet: https://bit.ly/4dDCmTv Instagram Statement about Political Content: https://bit.ly/4cJxw65 Wired Google Launches Buzz: https://bit.ly/3X7f69s Business Insider Google Buzz Privacy Flaw: https://bit.ly/3X2ThIbFTC Charges Google: https://bit.ly/3AD76FA Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 20m
Aug 28
Pixels, Tri-Folds, and Brown iPhones!

Happy Friday! Pixel 9 reviews are in and new iPhone rumors are upon us! There's a lot to go over this week as Marques and the crew talk about everything from tri-folding phones to bronze-colored iPhones. Then we talk about weird ways that we watch YouTube videos before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links:  MKBHD Pixel 9 Review: https://bit.ly/3WZV94e 9to5Mac New iPhone Color: https://bit.ly/3MlZo5e Bronze iPhone: https://bit.ly/3MhAnIt Android Authority Tri-Fold: https://bit.ly/3ABj8zq Tri-Fold on Plane: https://bit.ly/3Mo9Ucd Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop products mentioned: Pixel 9: https://geni.us/cTw73v Pixel 9 Pro: https://geni.us/HrFniYD Pixel 9 Pro XL: https://geni.us/B26BN Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 30m
Aug 23
Pixel Peeping all the new Pixels!

We have new Pixels! This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the most recently Google event where the newest Pixel 9 phones were announced along with a new pair of Pixel Buds and a Pixel Watch. They start talking about the event as a whole before getting into the specifics about each of the phones. They also discuss all of the newest AI features that the Pixel phones will have before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links:  MKBHD Pixel 9 Impressions: https://bit.ly/4cv1cDV Verge Pixel Video: https://bit.ly/3X2scGi Julian's Add Me Picture: https://bit.ly/3ArlmBm Sebastian Thread Post: https://bit.ly/3X5m53V 9to5Google Pixel Buds Pro: https://bit.ly/4fKNJdW Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop products mentioned: Pixel 9: https://geni.us/cTw73v Pixel 9 Pro: https://geni.us/HrFniYD Pixel 9 Pro XL: https://geni.us/B26BN Pixel Watch 3: https://geni.us/ZrIM Pixel Buds Pro 2: https://geni.us/oy6lcZ Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 30m
Aug 16
Google: Breaking Laws and Killing Chromecasts

A lot happened this week! First, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about NVIDIA scraping YouTube videos before jumping into a new iOS feature that lets you get rid of ads on websites. Then, it's all about Google. David goes over the new Google TV and Nest thermostat before talking about the news that Google has been declared a monopoly by the DOJ. After that, Adam introduces a new segment before wrapping it up with trivia. Let us know what you think! Enjoy. Links:  404MEDIA NVIDIA Scraping Story: https://bit.ly/4dfOVV2 YouTuber suing OpenAI Story: https://tcrn.ch/3Ai6ogU Verge iOS 18 Thanos Snap: https://bit.ly/3yn5oHV Verge Google vs DOJ: https://bit.ly/4ceBXpj Ford Bronco/Mustang E-Bike: https://bit.ly/3YCLGCx Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop products mentioned: Google Nest Thermostat (4th Gen): https://geni.us/QsEO88a Google TV Streamer (4K): https://geni.us/cQgm2 Teenage Engineering EP1320 medieval: https://geni.us/IfcERI Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 31m
Aug 09
The new Siri is here! (Kinda)

This week, we have a nice mix of gadgets and software to talk about. First, Andrew tries to convince Marques and David why a pair of $4500 pants might be worth the money before everyone gives their thoughts on the new Friend AI wearable. After that, we talk about Apple Intelligence (or lack thereof) in the new iOS Beta before talking about the launch of SearchGPT from OpenAI. To wrap it up Marques gives his quick thoughts on the new Nothing Phone 2a Plus before getting into trivia. Hope you enjoy! Links:  Verge Skip x Arc'teryx Pants: https://bit.ly/3YMlp51 Friend: https://bit.ly/3SyLYXh Verge SearchGPT: https://bit.ly/4cfDhrH Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 35m
Aug 02
FBI Tales & More Untold MKBHD Stories

Welcome back to another bonus episode! This week we're doing a story time episode where we tell a bunch of the funny/weird things that have happened while working here at MKBHD. We start off with how the Autofocus name came to be, that time the FBI came to visit, and Marques meeting an F1 star and not knowing it. We'll be back Friday with a regular episode but we hope you get some joy out of this one in the meantime! Links:  Marques FBI video: https://bit.ly/4c7T6ka Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 42m
Jul 30
What Caused the Largest IT Outage Ever?

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the Tesla Roadster finally (maybe) possibly being ready to begin shipping in 2025. Then they discuss the CrowdStrike IT disaster before switching to Samsung devices at the Olympics. After that, they go over some rumors that Apple might actually make screens with folding displays in the near future before wrapping it up with a new keyboard that will help you cheat. It's a fun one, enjoy! Links:  Techcrunch uber eats article: https://tcrn.ch/46t1km0 Autofocus Sapphire Air: https://bit.ly/46nvHtY Dave's Garage youtube: https://bit.ly/3YfKFQN Imogen Grant video: https://bit.ly/3ym9VKn Lewis Clareburt TikTok: https://bit.ly/3yma8gD Verge Apple Foldable iPhone: https://bit.ly/3zUOmRQ MacRumors Folding Macbook: https://bit.ly/4fjAOzm Majin Bu renders: https://bit.ly/3y2KRZ3 Verge Folding Display Rumors: https://bit.ly/3YeTYAo Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 18m
Jul 26
Move Fast and Break Terms of Service

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the new Pixel Fold leaks before jumping into the main topic which was all about using YouTube videos to train AI models. The discussion gets philosophical pretty quickly (obviously) and they they discus the new Canon cameras that were just released. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia which needs your vote! So make sure to go vote on the community post over the YouTube channel. Enjoy! Vote for trivia answer: https://www.youtube.com/@Waveform/community Links:  Android Authority Pixel Fold Leaks: https://bit.ly/3WdggQs Verge Samsung AI Image generation: https://bit.ly/3WvGJtX Proof News YouTube Piece: https://bit.ly/46sdmMx Search Tool: https://bit.ly/4f3bzRT Decoder Interview: https://bit.ly/3Lv79FJ Peter McKinnon Video: https://bit.ly/3y1NnyC Petapixel Mark 5 Mark II: https://bit.ly/3y1NnyC Verge Canon R5 Mark II and R1: https://bit.ly/3Sdmajp The Keyword Quiz: https://bit.ly/46a6SSe Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Shop products mentioned: Canon EOS R5 Mark ii Camera: https://geni.us/psGErNA Canon EOS R1 Camera: https://geni.us/cpGZ0 Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 31m
Jul 19
Unpacking Galaxy Unpacked 2024!

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David go over a few quick news stories including YouTube adding an audio eraser feature, the CMF Phone 1, and Spotify adding comments to podcasts, but most of the episode is about all of the new Samsung devices that were just announced! They talk about all the new devices and even unbox all of the gadgets live on the pod. Of course, we wrap it all up with some trivia. Hope you enjoy! Links:  MKBHD Samsung Devices Impressions: https://bit.ly/3S3zAy5 MKBHD CMF Phone: https://bit.ly/3S4HdnU Android Authority Pixel 9 Fingerprint Sensor: https://bit.ly/4cXDPDG YouTube Eraser Tool: https://tcrn.ch/4cWuonN Spotify Podcast Comments: https://bit.ly/4cNSktA Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Shop products mentioned: Galaxy Fold6: https://geni.us/BcPm Galaxy Flip6: https://geni.us/BVt9ur Galaxy Ring: https://geni.us/87sh Galaxy Watch Ultra: https://geni.us/wQHfS4 Galaxy Watch7: https://geni.us/qhlC Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: https://geni.us/Z6oNEXA Galaxy Buds 3: https://geni.us/BQIUGS Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 34m
Jul 12
Why Doesn't the Base iPhone have 120hz Yet?

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David discuss a few quick news items including Instagram's "Made By AI" tag and a new app that makes the trash can on Mac a little more realistic. Then we bring back the "Wish List" segment by ranking the ones you all submitted to us! After that we wrap it all up with trivia. It's a fun one! Links:  Bananabin app: https://bit.ly/3zx5b56 Instagram Made with AI: https://bit.ly/45UomBU Pixel 9 Google AI Story: https://bit.ly/4eQoPJd Pixel Using iPhone Display: https://bit.ly/4cr7R2N Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 29m
Jul 05
Smartphone Season is Coming Early This Year

This week, Marques is back to discuss all of the news he missed last week (and a bunch of new stuff too). With David out on vacation, Marques and Andrew do Headlines in a Hat and go over everything from the Surface phone that never was to icon theming in iOS 18. They also talk about all of the gadgets that are coming this summer including the Pixel 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Then we wrap it all up with some trivia questions provided by James Carter of the PodQuiz podcast! It's a fun one, enjoy! Links:  The hat: https://bit.ly/4cioPQR PodQuiz weekly: https://www.podquiz.com/ New CMF Teaser: https://bit.ly/3VYsTQq iOS Icon Tinting: https://bit.ly/45GI4kz Surface Duo 3 Patent: https://bit.ly/3WbMVap New Motorola Phones: https://bit.ly/3W0nGY9 Volkswagen Group Invests in Rivian: https://cnb.cx/3zmRBRA Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Rumors: https://bit.ly/4chnutt Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 22m
Jun 28
20 Years, 1000 Episodes: The Man Behind PodQuiz

We have another bonus episode! In this one, Andrew sits down and talks with James Carter from PodQuiz who began his popular trivia podcast back in 2005. He just published his 1000th episode so Andrew took the opportunity to pick his brain on how he comes up with his questions and the current state of podcasting.  Links:  PodQuiz Weekly: https://www.podquiz.com/ James Carter: https://www.jfc.org.uk/ Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

59m
Jun 25
Surface Impressions and YouTube Notes

This week, Marques is out working on a big video project so he left Andrew and David in charge of going over the news of the week. First they give their quick impressions on the new Surface devices that showed up right before we sat down to record. Then they discuss the new Threads API before getting into a new Instagram competitor. After that, they discuss the DOJ suing Adobe and YouTube experimenting with community notes. Lastly, they talk about the CMF Phone 1 teaser before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links:  Threads Launches API: https://bit.ly/3z4Cmwr YouTube Community Notes: http://tcrn.ch/3xsKEhi TikTok Launches Whee: https://bit.ly/4ca44qa DOJ Sues Adobe: https://bit.ly/3RBdFOG CMF Phone Teaser: https://bit.ly/3RBZt7X TLD Health Update Video: https://bit.ly/4eyxYGj Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 11m
Jun 21