Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

With an abnormally slow news week wrapping up, Marques and Andrew battle it out in a fan-driven tech trivia show hosted by David Imel and Adam Molina! After the intense game show clash, we follow it up with a few Q & A questions sent in from you, our listeners. As the long, hot days of summer are finally upon us, crank up the AC and enjoy! Links: Subscribe to the pod & share with friends: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Subscribe to the pod on YouTube for full videos: https://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube Best Mac Ever: https://bit.ly/35MUnNY https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://twitter.com/DurvidImel https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode Marques and Andrew take a quick look at the top internet browsers in the world, Facebook's potential new smart watch, then some Windows 11 leaks. After that they dive into the Tesla Plaid event, what they think about the new Model S and also why they think Plaid Plus was cancelled. After that they try and figure out who on earth would buy a BMW i3! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Browser Website: https://bit.ly/3wE7nS2 Electrek Elon Statement: https://bit.ly/3wE7bSO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Marques and Andrew quickly cover stories like Twitter Blue, top grossing iPhone games, and a huge internet outage caused accidentally. After that we dive into our full blown WWDC 2021 coverage! Links: Subscribe to the pod & share with friends: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Subscribe to the pod on YouTube for full videos: https://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com http://discord.gg/MKBHD Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC WWDC Coverage: https://bit.ly/35lndVH Fastly Outtage: https://bit.ly/3ivNqII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we take a quick look at Xioami's insanely fast 200W charging and Rimac's new fastest car in the world: the Nevera. Then, we discuss the interesting situation where Tesla appears to be removing "features" from their cars while simultaneously raising prices. Finally, we wrap everything up with rumors about potential Tesla-branded restaurants and possibly one of the weirdest phone designs we've ever seen. Links: Subscribe to the pod & share with friends: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Subscribe to the pod on YouTube for full videos: https://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Rimac Nevera: https://bit.ly/3pfqezX 200W Charging: https://bit.ly/3wTZlnM Tesla Restaurant: https://bit.ly/3uMALDU Huawei Camera Bump: https://bit.ly/3g3uuhO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we take a deep dive into the many announcements from Google I/O, before we welcome David Imel to the episode, who brings us an interview with Liam Spradlin, a designer with Google and someone who worked on Material You. Finally, we discuss the M1 Apple lineup and the new specs from the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning. Links: Subscribe to the pod & share with friends: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Subscribe to the pod on YouTube for full videos: https://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://twitter.com/DurvidImel https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Liam Spradlin: https://twitter.com/LiamSpradlin Ford F-150: https://bit.ly/3bZfjET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After making a recent MKBHD Right to Repair video, Marques and Andrew take to Waveform to dive a bit deeper into the topic and discuss how Right to Repair is affecting both consumers and companies. The conversation explores the many complexities of the topic, including how several regions are handling it differently. Come for the spirited debate, stay for the multiple interviews from a broad range of Right to Repair experts. Links: Subscribe to the pod & share with friends: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Subscribe to the pod on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh MKBHD Right to Repair: https://bit.ly/3hHyYNi iFixit: https://www.ifixit.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marques and Andrew start the pod with two brand-new EV announcements: the Ford F-150 and Subaru Solterra. They then ponder the reasons why YouTube Shorts aren't taking off and why creators are reluctant to use several new YouTube features. Finally, they close everything out by discussing a few new wireless earbud rumors and what they look forward to most in a mythical pair of truly perfect wireless earbuds. Links: Subscribe to the pod: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Subscribe to the pod on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Subaru Solterra: https://bit.ly/3uJHUW5 $100m Shorts Fund: https://bit.ly/33Hg94A Sony WF-1000XM4 Leak: https://bit.ly/3tNLI7w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, our first-ever dual-release of both audio and video, Marques and Andrew break down all the latest tech news headlines, including iFixit's fixing of the AirTag keychain loop problem (pun intended), CES's announcement of potentially having an in-person event in 2022, and Apple and Epic's trip to court following their previous anti-trust lawsuits. Lastly, just in time for summer, we wrap everything up with several potential new Apple Watch health features! Links: http://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli http://twitter.com/durvidimel https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh iFixit AirTag: https://bit.ly/3usNxI9 CES 2022: https://bit.ly/3xU4XzJ John Gruber Article: https://bit.ly/3nT40Tu Bloomberg Apple vs Epic: https://bloom.bg/3uqqqhs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marques sits down with Neil DeGrasse Tyson to talk about a multitude of past and future tech products for MKBHD's YouTube Original Series, "Retro Tech". Today, we're extremely pleased to release the complete and uncut version of that amazing talk, right here on Waveform! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli http://twitter.com/durvidimel https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Retro Tech Season 2: https://bit.ly/3eMMxrY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we cover everything that Apple unveiled during their "Spring Loaded" event. From the small announcements like a purple iPhone, new Apple TV 4K, and redesigned Podcasts app, to the bigger hardware announcements like AirTags and the new colorful iMacs, we cover it all. (Spoiler alert: we don't love the new iMac design) To check out Dr. Squatch, go to https://bit.ly/3dTWS4U and use Promo Code: DSCWAVEFORM to get 20% off on orders of $20 or more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening, or by using this link: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, or Tweet this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli http://twitter.com/durvidimel https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Apple Recap Video: https://bit.ly/3emFdTu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boosted Boards was one of the fastest growing companies of the mid 2010's, but in March 2020, they shut their doors for good. Why? What happened? In this week's episode, we dive deep into the rise and fall of possibly the most famous electric skateboard brand of all time. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening, or by using this link: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, or Tweet this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli http://twitter.com/durvidimel https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.comMusic 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we give our final goodbye to LG Mobile, discuss several Pixel rumors and their potential new Google-made SoC, before debating where the EV pickup truck world is headed with a few significant recent announcements. Finally, we wrap everything up with a listener Q & A. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Mr. Mobile LG: https://bit.ly/39WqiOt Google SoC: https://bit.ly/3uzjoqd EV Silverado: https://cnb.cx/3d3o2Hj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marques and Andrew quickly rank some of the best and worst April Fools' Day articles and videos on the web, before having a lively debate about whether Clubhouse should be a standalone platform or merely a feature within an existing platform. Finally, they close out the episode with a grab-bag of headlines including the possible elimination of YouTube's dislike button, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, and WWDC 2021! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Mac: https://www.instagram.com/picturesofmac/ Razer April Fools: https://bit.ly/3cHKIwD Cyber Mouse and FanFan: https://bit.ly/3sIMUJR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At long last, we finally stop talking about NFTs and get back to our bread and butter. We start by covering the possible demise of LG's mobile device business, before debating if OnePlus's Hasselblad hype may have hurt its launch of the OnePlus 9 series. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our thoughts on Tesla accepting Bitcoin as payment for their cars. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Drag Times: https://bit.ly/3lP2DV3 Explaining McLaren Situation: https://bit.ly/3cmemr5 LG Possibly Stopping Mobile: https://bit.ly/3sr7XAj Tesla Accepts Bitcoin: https://cnb.cx/39fwSPX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're ridiculously lucky to have the super-talented Beeple on Waveform this week. In a 45-minute interview, he discusses how he's grown as an artist/creator, what kind of equipment he uses to create his art, and his thoughts on the future of NFTs beyond the current hype train. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Beeple: https://twitter.com/beeple Creative Work Animation: https://bit.ly/3cOePB1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode begins with a rapid-fire news segment covering the major headlines in the tech world, followed by a chat about our experience in the world's fastest EV, the Rimac Concept One. Next up is the wonderful world of YouTube analytics, where we focus on the longest video we've ever made, before wrapping it all up with our first attempt at an MKBHD Trivia Showdown. The first edition of this possible mainstay features an intense head-to-head competition between Marques and Andrew. You won't want to miss this one, folks. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Jack Dorsey Tweet NFT: https://bit.ly/3qAtKUp Kia EV6:https://bit.ly/3cn3vM7 Manhattan Motorcars: https://bit.ly/3t2nfeO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode is an absolute grab bag of topics so buckle up, folks. We're going to talk a little bit about NBA Top Shot and how to mint an NFT, our recollection of our first experience flying an FPV drone, and a substantial discussion about the pros and cons of Clubhouse and whether or not it will prevail or be stomped out by a competitor. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh NBA TopShot Video: https://bit.ly/3qcs1o1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have likely been taking over your news feed in the last few weeks, as they certainly have ours. With an almost Gamestop-esque rise recently, we're seeing more and more headlines about digital assets being sold for thousands, if not millions, of dollars. This week, we take a brief moment to go over the fundamentals of NFTs and then chat with Justin Maller, a well-known digital artist and Chief Creative Officer at DeviantArt, to see the other side of the coin and how NFTs could be truly game-changing for digital artists like him. Links: To check out Technology Powers X: https://link.chtbl.com/technologypowersx_app?sid=podcast.waveform https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Justin Maller: http://justinmaller.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a quick, but timely update about Android OS dessert names, Marques and Andrew dive head-first into the weeds surrounding influencer-disclosure for brand promotions. They compare some of their personal experiences to the extremely relaxed rules that television, movies, and traditional media have enjoyed over the years. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Tom Scott Video: https://bit.ly/3udLBU4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we discuss the odd focus issues with the new on-field Super Bowl cameras, the rumors surrounding the Amazon Alexa Command Hub, and a truly crazy four-sided waterfall display Xiaomi smartphone. Then, we discuss the phenomenon of ads on smartphones and how they're rapidly getting worse, as well as a few new Android 12 UI leaks. Finally, we wrap up the show with some news about Audi's new "E-Tron GT" EV and why focusing solely on battery range may be slightly misguided. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Alexa Command Hub: https://bloom.bg/3d3VPjL Xiaomi Waterfall Display: https://bit.ly/375M7JW Android 12 UI Rumors: https://bit.ly/3aVLbcr Audi E-Tron GT: https://audi.us/3a9KKvU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several people asked about our impressive camera shots in the Galaxy S21 review, so we pull back the curtains on how we created our crazy intro and "floating phone" shot. Then, after we finally got our hands on the folding Huawei Mate Xs, we offer our first impressions live and direct! Lastly, we close out the episode with some sweet, sweet Q & A action reading questions from you, our listeners. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh S21 MKBHD: https://bit.ly/3axEInH Michael Emerick Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mikey_Emerick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a ton of 2021 rumors to catch up on as January comes to a close. In typical Waveform fashion, we read some very faint tech rumors and then wildly elaborate on them. The aforementioned rumors include: Tesla Model S/X refreshes, LG and Huawei smartphone deaths, Macbook Pro's resurrection of some old favorites, and Sony's new $2500 smartphone. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Tesla Refresh: https://bit.ly/3t84maY iPhone Mini Sales: https://bit.ly/39r9zD1 LG Phones Halting: https://bit.ly/2NL3usQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mr. Beast is arguably one of the largest YouTube creators in recent digital history. He literally lives and breathes YouTube and YouTube content strategy. We were lucky enough to spend some time picking his brain about his love of YouTube, the creation of his massively complex videos, and even a few scholarly critiques of our MKBHD tech channel. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Mr. Beast: https://bit.ly/2Kyn8H8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like a lot of things, CES looks slightly different this year. We take a quick look at some of the tech items making their way into the news from the virtual trade show. Then, we discuss our first virtual smartphone event of 2021, the full Samsung Galaxy S21 line, and the final design of the new S21 itself. Finally, we speak with our special guest Kyle Conner, who was previously featured on last week's episode. He currently holds the EV cross-country cannonball record and tells us how he got into EV's and exactly how he planned for the lengthy trip in the Porsche Taycan. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Kyle Conner: https://twitter.com/Out_of_Spec https://outofspecstudios.com/ https://bit.ly/3bDS4AS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our first episode of 2021 and the start of our new weekly episode schedule! We kick it off by taking a look at the Porsche Taycan setting a new electric U.S. cannonball cross country race record, previously held by Tesla. We then cover several forthcoming smartphone rumors before moving on to our crystal ball predictions for the 2021 Smartphone Awards. Happy New Year! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Taycan Record: https://bit.ly/3hTS6pq OnePlus 9 Rumors: https://bit.ly/38mRrJV Samsung S21 Rumors: https://bit.ly/3q0AVFz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this, our last Waveform episode of 2020, we take a look at the big end-of-year tech stories like DJI potentially being banned in the US, Elon mentioning that he tried to have Tim Cook acquire Tesla years ago, and explanations for our reasoning behind the 2020 Smartphone Awards and who some of the snubs may have been. Lastly, we do our own 2020 Waveform Awards where we celebrate some of our favorite tech and creators of the year. From our Waveform family to you and yours, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Google x Nickelback: https://bit.ly/37JdhXH DJI Entity List: https://bit.ly/3rkTHZX Mark Rober Squirrel: https://bit.ly/37KHc1N Julie Nolke Pandemic: https://bit.ly/3mMbeqm ProzD Let's Try Food: https://bit.ly/2JgRGg5 Dave2d Thumbnail: https://bit.ly/3hbpYhi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, we take a look at so-called "luxury iPhones" to see if they're legit or not. Next, we reminisce about the olden days of simple Instagram and their new toned-down app, Instagram Lite. Lastly, we discuss how insect wings are what folding phone companies should strive to be like (for real), before wrapping up the episode with a debate about the age-old question, "Why are Airpods priced so high?" Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Mark Rober Glitter Bomb: https://bit.ly/3gZv9AP Obama Interview: https://bit.ly/3oZcI1S The Daily Facebook: https://nyti.ms/3gYFz3z Caviar Space Phone: https://bit.ly/3h19hVQ Instagram Lite: https://bit.ly/3p044jI Z Fold Premium Issues: https://bit.ly/3p64LrV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we prepare to wrap up the longest year in history, 2020, we discuss several of the latest tech news stories: Apple releases their insanely expensive $500 Airpods Max, Samsung might not include a charging brick with the Galaxy S21, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins us again to talk about the potential of future iPhones being portless! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh https://twitter.com/markgurman Portless iPhone Video: https://bit.ly/2Kdk5n8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Andrew pitches his new Mario Kart game mode, Marques gets his hopes up regarding Apple's new M1 chip, and then we go over some Black Friday planning and "rules" to live by. Lastly, we go behind the scenes of our annual blind smartphone camera bracket. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Why Enthusiast Brands Will Betray You: https://bit.ly/3laLtPr Apple Gun Permits: https://bit.ly/39eOEDF Price Tracker: https://camelcamelcamel.com/ Tracktor Extension: https://bit.ly/3fy5eiS SlickDeals: https://slickdeals.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we dive briefly into Bunny the talking dog and the PS5 launch, before sitting down with Apple's Bob Borchers, VP of Product Marketing, and Tim Millet, VP of Platform Architecture, to talk about the recently-announced Apple Silicon M1 chip. Next, we bring in MKBHD Visual Director, Brandon Havard, to explain the magic behind some of the recent eye-catching MKBHD intro shots. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganell https://twitter.com/BrandonJHavard https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Bunny the Dog: https://bit.ly/38BZCm9 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCABwqCK6XMowQDwlIz00UFw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, we dissect LG's new concept rollable phone patent and preview Apple's upcoming Silicon event. Lastly, we hit up the Twitter mailbag to answer questions from you, our listeners, about anything we may have missed during our busy season. It's a fruitless attempt at playing catch-up with your plethora of questions. Happy Technovember! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh LG Rolling Phone: https://bit.ly/3508y2t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first thing we cover on today's episode is the fact that YOU NEED TO VOTE. Then, we move on to slightly less important things like AMD's new graphics cards and how they compete against NVIDIA's RTX series. Next up is a quick peek at how Amazon bizarrely opens your Motorola Razr Box before sending it to you, followed by a chat about the hype and marketing behind Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X and why the embargoes are a just a tad crazy. Lastly, we play a little game called "What we liked and didn't like about a bunch of the latest smartphones." Did we also mention that YOU NEED TO VOTE? Links: vote.org https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh AMD RX Series: https://bit.ly/34Hzbtc Amazon Opening Razr Boxes: https://bit.ly/3mAiANX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're in the deep, beating heart of smartphone season! With three big new phone events since our last episode, we revisit our power rankings, cover several of the new phones being released, and wrap it all up with a discussion about phone-price ranges and where the elusive sweet spot for phone-pricing actually resides! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Our Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mkbhd Vergecast with Marques: https://bit.ly/2SZdmhS Jon Morrison iPhone Xr Screen: https://bit.ly/2H2oEj7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our very special guests this week, Maingear Founder Wallace Santos and Marketing Director Ron Reed, join us to discuss the state of the PC gaming community, especially with the PS5 and Xbox Series X on the horizon. We cover console obsolescence, 8K & VR gaming, and the crazy performance specs on the new Nvidia RTX 30 series like the RTX 3080 and the RTX 3090. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Wallace: https://twitter.com/santos_wallace Ron: https://twitter.com/IamRonReed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay, joins us to give a behind the scenes look into the development of the Microsoft Surface Duo, all the way back to literal brain scans. We also discuss Andrew's favorite new gaming mouse, as well as LG's crazy new swiveling dual-screen phone, the LG Wing. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Logitech G Pro Lightspeed: https://amzn.to/33HUito Andrew's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewmanganelli Surface Duo Review: https://bit.ly/2E9HV0v Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we have a special bonus episode of Waveform! We recently had an interview with Mark Zuckerberg in our series "Talking Tech" on the MKBHD channel, but we left a bit of it on the cutting room floor. Hence, we decided to upload the full and uncut version of the interview to Waveform to let you hear everything we talked about, in its entirety! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Talking Tech with Mark Zuckerberg: https://bit.ly/3c2Uw22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we take a slightly different approach and open the episode with the epic tale of our hectic start to "Techtember". We present a detailed re-telling of Marques' bumpy trip to Arizona for a video shoot with David Blaine and the adversity that followed. From editing mishaps to clandestine overnight shipping strategies, we had to work through quite a bit of craziness to film and upload our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 unboxing video. So grab a comfortable seat and enjoy a special "Waveform Story Time"! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh David Blaine Ascension: https://bit.ly/31UuWc8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Unboxing: https://bit.ly/3jKwknT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode we announce some exciting upcoming schedule additions for Waveform. We then move on to cover a multitude of new products including the RED Komodo, Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Microsoft Surface Duo, and Nomad's much-anticipated Airpower competitor! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh David Blaine Ascension: https://bit.ly/3gwksUB David Blaine Joe Rogan: https://bit.ly/3b9V4D2 Original Surface Duo Video: https://bit.ly/3gAifHE Nomad Basestation Pro: https://bit.ly/2FUdVGr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special "versus" episode is here! Today, we debate several of the hottest topics in the tech world. First up, Epic Games and Fortnite are engaged in legal warfare with heavyweights Apple and Google. Next, we invite studio members Vinh Dang and Brandon Havard onto the podcast to discuss the battle of the newest mirrorless cameras out right now: the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony a7S iii. Finally, we debate the feature we'd most like in a smartphone: an extra large battery or a battery that charges super fast. Strap in. This is a fun one. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Captain Dissillusion: https://bit.ly/2Yig0Cq Rene Ritche Epic vs Apple: https://bit.ly/2EnDKOi Wild Wild Tech Podcast: https://bit.ly/WildWildTech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this, the one-year anniversary of Waveform, we discuss all the devices launched at Samsung's Unpacked event, while simultaneously ranking the highs and lows of the livestream event. Then, we interview Facebook CPO Chris Cox about their new Reels feature, before wrapping the episode up with a recap of the first year of the Waveform Podcast and what the future has in store! Links: To check out the new Wild Wild Tech podcast, go to: https://bit.ly/WildWildTech https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a virtual grab-bag of tech news topics this week! First we recap the great Twitter hack of 2020, where celebrities like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and even Barack Obama had their accounts compromised. We then take a quick look at Black Magic's new 12K (Yes, 12K!) video camera and the future it foretells. Lastly, with "Smartphone Season" just around the corner, we discuss the latest rumors before all the big announcements soon arrive. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Reply All: https://bit.ly/32N5Hth New Tesla Model S: https://bit.ly/2CGTPhM NBA in a Bubble Vlogs: https://bit.ly/2WNkyAc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special bonus episode, Marques interviews Carl Pei, entrepreneur and Co-Founder of OnePlus, about the entire process behind building a smartphone, from the price of all the pieces, to IP certification, to how long a phone design is set in stone before launch. Don't miss out on everything you need to know before the official OnePlus Nord launch! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by Kamren Barlow: https://bit.ly/2JSbKTd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First up in tech news is the sudden demise of streaming platform Mixer and all the myriad ways this affects the overall livestreaming space. Then, we conduct a classic devil's advocate debate about the rumors regarding Apple not including a phone charger with the upcoming iPhone 12's. And with "Smartphone Season" almost upon us, we also cover iPhone 12 model leaks, Galaxy Note 20 rumors, and the elusive Pixel 5! Finally, we close everything out with another Q & A. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by Kamren Barlow: https://bit.ly/2JSbKTd iPhone No Charger: https://bit.ly/2ZdIQ7R iPhone 12 Model: https://bit.ly/2W4nurI Pixel 5 Rumors: https://bit.ly/3gI3vXx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year marked Apple's first completely online WWDC. After a wonderfully-produced event, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Apple's Senior VP of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi. We covered all the big news announced at WWDC, the advent of the term "Jiggly Mode", and more! Finally, we close out the episode with a great post-interview chat about some of the biggest headlines from WWDC. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com MKBHD WWDC: https://bit.ly/3icVlIu MKBHD iOS 14: https://bit.ly/2BdrcI9 Apple's Battery Icon: https://bit.ly/31g9BtJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After last episode's interview, we have a ton of tech news stories to catch up on. Today, we investigate a smartphone background that is literally bricking people's Android phones, why the Pixel 4a is delayed and when it may finally be released, and rumors of a new iMac that has a sleek iPad design. To wrap it all up, we finish with a good 'ol fashioned Twitter Q & A! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by Kamren Barlow: https://bit.ly/2JSbKTd MrWhosetheboss Wallpaper: https://bit.ly/30A58Sy Neil deGrasse Tyson Color of Skin: https://bit.ly/3cR97wf OnePlus Removes "X-Ray" Camera: https://bit.ly/2zp0M5v Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we have our good friend and fellow YouTuber Michael Fisher, aka "Mr. Mobile", dial into the MKBHD headquarters to discuss the ethics involved in reviewing tech on YouTube. Michael is very well-known in the tech community as being uncharacteristically open regarding his business ethics, so he takes us on a journey describing the different scenarios a tech YouTuber faces on a regular basis. Finally, we close out the episode with some questions from Twitter. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com https://twitter.com/theMrMobile Mr. Mobile YouTube: https://bit.ly/3c9cFtv Mr. Mobile Ethics Page: http://www.mrmobile.tech/ethics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a tech-leak-filled interview on our last episode, there is a ton of recent tech news we have to catch up on! Today, we engage rapid-fire-mode with story after story covering everything from new Windows laptops to LG's new dual-screen swiveling phone, with a bit of OnePlus's x-ray-photo phone insanity sprinkled in for good measure. Let's do this! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/shop.mkbhd.com Braille Skateboarding Mac Pro Wheels: https://bit.ly/2zHFa4c Motorola Edge+ 2 Updates: https://bit.ly/3fPGSRw iMore Macbook Charging: https://bit.ly/2Wyp8Ta LG "Wing": https://bit.ly/3cBWE08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we welcome well-known Apple leaker and Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who joins us remotely to dive deep behind the scenes of his life as the predominant Apple leaker in today's technology world. He shares the story of how he began his career, some of his favorite leaks of all time, and all the juicy leaks about the upcoming iPhone 12. We close out the episode with Mark joining us as we answer all the burning Twitter questions that you fine people submitted! Stay informed, stay healthy, and stay safe out there, folks! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/markgurman https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ Mark's Bloomberg Articles: https://bloom.bg/2SnmZXT Older 9to5Mac Articles: https://bit.ly/2VR3FEv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that we've had some quality time with the new OnePlus 8 and iPhone SE, we recorded a special bonus episode to tell you a little more about each phone and see if our first impressions were accurate. Then, we take a look at NVIDIA's new RTX Voice feature to see if it lives up to the hype, as well as Motorola's new flagship phone: the Motorola Edge Plus. Stay informed, stay healthy, and stay safe out there, folks! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ Zach King: https://www.instagram.com/zachking RTX Verge Article: https://bit.ly/3cIwBEq RTX Voice Vacuum Test: https://bit.ly/2VPUnrf Mark Gurman: https://bit.ly/3bK7zEV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a quarantine catch-up, we finally got some big tech releases after a bit of a drought! We start with an in-depth look at the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro after test-driving them for the last two weeks, before moving on to discuss the big news from Cupertino: Apple's new $400 iPhone SE 2! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ Nebraska Meat Industry Article: https://bit.ly/2yltzH8 John Oliver COVID19 Part 4: https://bit.ly/34JFVVJ James Hoffman Coffee V60: https://bit.ly/3bhsjTY OnePlus 8 Pro Review: https://bit.ly/3afg74P OnePlus 8 Review: https://bit.ly/3ewPMTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices