Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

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

In this episode, we begin by taking a look at how quarantine is affecting our everyday lives and how tech is helping us stay sane during it all. Next, we discuss how YouTube and other streaming platforms are downscaling videos to 480p and what that means for people who like that sweet, sweet HD video. Then, we talk about Apple purchasing the amazing Dark Sky weather app and proceeding to announce that they're removing it from Android devices. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our regularly-scheduled listener Q & A! Enjoy, and stay safe out there everyone! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/picturesofmac/ Orrin Coley COVID 100 Challenge: https://bit.ly/3bOcsfo Gus Johnson Mousetrap Blackjack: https://bit.ly/2R2fe92 The Verge Safe Delivery: https://bit.ly/344cn4R Some Good News John Krasinski: https://bit.ly/39y38eg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

On this episode of Waveform we provide updates about how we're handling the COVID-19 pandemic, how we're helping to flatten the curve, and how you, too, can help by practicing social distancing at home. We then dive into some rare tech news as of late: Apple is releasing a brand-new Macbook Air and iPad Pro! Finally, to wrap it all up, we list off a bunch of amazing content for you to consume while everyone is staying home and self-quarantining! We're all in this together, folks. Stay safe and be well. Links (lots of links!): Dave Promo Code: Dave.com/WAVE https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com MKBHD Escobar Fold: http://bit.ly/2Qwr0bv Austin Evans XBox: http://bit.ly/2xbCEla Dave2D: http://bit.ly/2Wrz2WX iPad Pro Magic Keyboard: http://bit.ly/3937tFZ Doug Demuro Corvette: http://bit.ly/2U0N14l Internet Shaquille Crispy Potatoes: http://bit.ly/2xVffFj Reply All Long Distance: http://bit.ly/399AVuh Re

This week we ask you, our audience, to offer input and follow our journey as we set up the new Podcasting studio. Next, we take a look at Twitter's new stories, a.k.a. "Fleets", TCL's introduction of several folding & rolling phone concepts, and how the Coronavirus has already caused cancellations of numerous tech events in 2020. Lastly, we wrap it all up with another Q & A from Twitter. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com MKBHD Mac Pro: https://bit.ly/2wsORBL MKBHD Mi Mix Alpha: https://bit.ly/2ToXExI The Verge Mac Pro: https://bit.ly/2PNKQ1K TCL Rolling Phones: https://bit.ly/2IrcMUI Gus Johnson: https://bit.ly/39rfNR7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, we recap our recent interview with Bill Gates where he launched his annual Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Annual Letter. During the interview, he decided to let us know he now owns a Porsche Taycan! Next, we cover Samsung's big week releasing four phones, including the launch of their new folding phone, the Galaxy Z Flip. Along with Motorola's Razr, it has continued the tradition of being a little less than ideal for both reviewers and consumers. Lastly, we wrap it all up with our regularly-occurring Q&A from Twitter. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Bill Gates Interview: https://bit.ly/3bXBbPl JerryRigEverything Z Flip: https://bit.ly/2V749GE Input Razr: https://bit.ly/2ukJnbE Legalzoom Promo Code: BROWNLEE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we take a look at insanely expensive Superbowl ads and how they compare against YouTube advertising. Then, we bring on our good friend and fellow YouTuber/Podcaster Sara Dietschy to give us (and you) some shockingly useful creative advice. To wrap things up, we look at two big tech headlines with Google Glass 2 and Pocophone X2! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli Sara Dietschy: https://bit.ly/2Ut2PO4 That Creative Life: https://www.thatcreative.life/ Google Glass 2: https://bit.ly/2vbp2Fv Pocophone X2: https://bit.ly/2GVPiq3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The workflow for the MKBHD YouTube channel might not be what you'd normally expect from a production company, or even another successful YouTube channel. We break down what a day or week might look like when we're in production mode and creating content. See what everyone on the team does and how we do it, and stay for several fun stories along the way. To wrap it all up, we answer your questions from Twitter about how exactly we produce our videos. Get 25% off your order from The Bouqs Co. by going to: bouqs.com/wave with promo code WAVE Links: https://twitter.com/WVFRM https://twitter.com/MKBHD https://twitter.com/AndyManganelli https://twitter.com/daangvinh https://twitter.com/BrandonJHavard Peter McKinnon Studio: https://bit.ly/2RjzrrC Peter McKinnon Sound Proofing: https://bit.ly/30JDCQB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sony unveils a car and Toyota is planning a city? Has CES gone totally off the rails with announcements? We're joined by fellow tech YouTuber Austin Evans to discuss several of the crazy and futuristic ideas companies bring to CES that may or may not ever actually hit the retail market. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli Dope Tech of CES: https://bit.ly/35EPPXw Austin Evans: https://bit.ly/36R08Je Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the spirit of CES and the new year, we hunker down in a hotel room to share our predictions for the near future in the tech world, talk about our first day at CES 2020, and wrap it up with a discussion about what we're looking forward to seeing at the remainder of the Consumer Electronics Show. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli OnePlus Concept Phone: https://bit.ly/35yNMnQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the year comes to a close, Marques and Andrew review their process of creating the two biggest videos of 2019 for the channel: the Blind Smartphone Camera Test & the 2019 Smartphone Awards! They also discuss fan submissions debating whether or not the awards went to the correct smartphones! Links: https://twitter.com/WVFRM https://twitter.com/MKBHD https://twitter.com/AndyManganelli Blind Smartphone Test: https://bit.ly/2ES093o Blind Smartphone Bracket Image: https://bit.ly/2MukNL2 2019 Smartphone Awards: https://bit.ly/2ZBA0Q9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Andrew back from his episode off, we take a look at some big projects from the past few weeks and share our thoughts on the portless 2020 iPhone rumors. Then, Marques sits down with Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary to see how he utilizes tech and his views on the tech world as an entrepreneur. Lastly, we give you a few great gift ideas for this holiday season! Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli Andrew's Wedding: https://bit.ly/2RLKI4s Steve Soares Photography: https://bit.ly/34gOeXl Portless iPhone: https://bit.ly/34gqbrp Kevin O'Leary YouTube: https://bit.ly/35j794X Throwboy Pillows: shop.mkbhd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marques talks about the disaster that was the Motorola foldable RAZR unveiling event, Tesla's new homage to Blade Runner, and his first impressions of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. Finally, he wraps it all up with a regularly-scheduled Listener Q & A and the one thing he's most grateful for this year. Show Links: RAZR Impressions: https://youtu.be/UCv7qwuLpHs A Conversation with Philip Defranco: https://youtu.be/aUdCojP0yDc Austin’s event video: https://youtu.be/V-YpbuFO5QQ 108-megapixel smartphone camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wegxoNTw0_I Cybertruck Impressions: https://youtu.be/oTZ84U-K_5k Why I’m buying a Cybertruck: https://youtu.be/OX1xG0a4TVo 16” MacBook Pro Review: https://youtu.be/ctWDAdQ81B8 The 31” iMac rumor: https://twitter.com/rubenohl/status/1198026111793483782 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marques and Andrew recommend a few of their favorite lesser-known YouTube channels, look at the world of Mechanical Keyboards and how much we still need to learn about them, and take the "Explained!" series to the podcast to explain how embargoes work and how they affect content creators. Plus, some fun behind the scenes stories before we wrap it all up with our regularly-scheduled Listener Q & A! Show Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wvfrm Marques Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkbhd Andrew Twitter: https://twitter.com/andymanganelli Zuckerberg Meats: https://bit.ly/33M038k T-Roy Cooks: https://bit.ly/2rGviDP Bouldering Bobat: https://bit.ly/32HtOpF JomBoy Media: https://bit.ly/2pil1Ne Doug Demuro: https://bit.ly/2Kg5ep8 Calebcity: https://bit.ly/2X6KfKX Bjorn Nyland: https://bit.ly/2QeuSie Keychron K2: https://bit.ly/33IXZOv Steel Series Apex Pro: https://bit.ly/32HIll4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we discuss the design, features, and efficacy of Apple's brand-new noise-canceling Airpods Pro. Second, we talk about the #TeamTrees initiative we've been seeing all over the internet, including who started it, who's donated, and how much it has raised. Then, Andrew schools Marques about the video game streaming platform battle between Twitch and Mixer after the news broke of popular streamer Shroud moving to Mixer. Finally, we close it all up with another regularly scheduled Q & A session. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Top Gear Taycan vs Model S: https://bit.ly/3251JIe Shroud: https://twitter.com/shroud Music by Kamren Barlow: https://bit.ly/2JSbKTd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices