Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

There was a bunch of news this week! Marques, Andrew, and David dive right into all of the new things we learned about Material 3 Expressive from the Android Show. After that, they go over whether the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the rumored iPhone 17 Air are actually impressive just because they're thin. It's a fun one! Links: Android show livestream MKBHD - Galaxy S25 Edge Impressions Verge - Whoop 5.0 upgrade news Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: 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 choic

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start things off by talking about how Apple might be switching up iPhone releases! They also talk about the new changes coming to Google devices with the Material 3 Expressive leak and also some Android desktop-mode improvements that were found. After that, David gives us a breakdown on the Epic vs Apple court case. They close it out debating whether they're more excited for Google I/O in May or Apple WWDC later in the summer. Links: The Information - ⁠Apple iPhone releases 9to5Google - Material 3 Expressive leak Android Authority - Google building its own DeX Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveform

This week, there's a ton of stuff to get into. Not only is there a new modular CMF phone that Marques wants to talk about, but there's also the new Slate EV truck that everyone has plenty of thoughts about. Besides that, they also get into the new Meta AI app, OpenAI experimenting with shopping features, and of course, gadget tariffs. It's a long one this week but a fun one! Enjoy! Links: Waveform bonus episode Slate truck Jeffrey Goddard YouTube Crank Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 MKBHD CMF Phone 2 Pro video CMF Phone 2 Pro OnePlus 13s announcement Verge - KM5 Headphones Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: 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:

Ever wondered what camera something was shot on? Then you might just be the type of person that will find this obsessive kind of deep dive interesting! Studio producers Eric and Rich talked with creators like Casey Neistat, Becca Farsace, Inga Lam, Tyler Stalman and many more about which cameras are taking up space in their gear bags. Why did Casey switch to Sony when he was vlogging? Why not just use iPhones? We have the answers in this weeks bonus episode! Special thanks to all the creators we spoke to! Special thanks to all the creators we spoke to go watch their stuff! Austin Evans: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@austinevans⁠ Inga Lam: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IngaLam⁠ Brittney Janae: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrittneyJanae⁠ Joshua De La Victoria : ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaDeLaVictoria⁠ Shua Films: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@shua_films⁠ Stewart Hicks: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stewarthicks⁠ Casey Neistat: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@casey⁠ Jetlag the game: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jetlagt

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David jump right into all things YouTube! It's the 20th anniversary of the first YouTube video upload so everyone takes turns talking about what their favorite videos are before getting into the big antitrust news of the week regarding Google. Then they talk about Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and Apple and Meta getting hit some huge fines. After that, it's time to pick the Crown and Clown of the month before getting intro trivia. Enjoy! Links: 20 years of YouTube Blog David's favorite video Marques's favorite video Andrew's favorite video Ellis's favorite video Adam's favorite video Search Engine episode Verge - Google's antitrust trial Verge - Apple and Meta DMA Fines New Atlas - Record breaking pixel density Digital Foundry - Nintendo Switch 2 article Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganel

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the biggest tech release of 2025, the Beats USB C Cable. After that they'll talk about some tariff updates for the iPhone, Meta in the midst of an antitrust case, and OpenAI making their own social media network. Then wrap it up with a game about products with a catch! Links: Lauren Feiner - Meta Antitrust New Chipolo Tags Open Ai Social Media Network Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi1 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/a

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start it off with some Nintendo Switch 2 updates before diving into a new killer Oppo phone that really impressed Marques. Then they talk about new CMF products that are being teased as well as the push into free TV that Google is making. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: BBC - Tariff list Gizmodo - Hall Effect Joy-cons MKBHD - Oppo video Becca's Light Phone III video Android Authority - Google TV free button Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi1 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

This week, it's all about the Nintendo Switch 2! Except for when it isn't. Marques, Andrew, and David first start off by recapping some of their favorite April Fools' jokes before discussing what it means that YouTube is changing how it counts views for YouTube Shorts. Then they talk about people using ChatGPT 4o to Studio Ghibli-fy themselves before finally getting into everything Nintendo Switch 2. There's a lot to go over but it's a fun one! Enjoy! Links: TechCrunch - YouTube is changing what a view is MKBHD - Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: 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://bi

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to discuss everything from a new Huawei flip phone to the battle going on between the EU and Apple. They also talk about the new Fuji camera which David got to try out and a whole bunch of iPhone rumors. Plus, it's the last episode of the month so you know everyone had some strong opinions about what their Crown and Clown was! It was complete chaos (in a good way). Enjoy! Links: “I Built A Playstacean” by GingerOfOz David's GFX video Verge - Huawei Pura X Vivo Vision 9to5Mac - AirPods Max lossless audio MacRumors - iPhone 17 Pro 8K rumor EU vs Apple Android Authority - Android Screen unlock when off Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https:

This week, Marques and Andrew discuss the return of the Pebble smartwatch, fast-charging EV's, and the Pixel 9a! They also talk about Google Assistant officially riding off into the sunset while Gemini takes center stage. We wrap it up with another eBay guessing game that Andrew cooked up with Ellis and Adam stepping in while David is away on vacation. Of course, we close it out with trivia. Enjoy! Links: New PebbleOS watches Atari 2600 Watch Verge - BYD charging tech MKBHD - Pixel 9A Impressions PhoneArena - Tensor G5 article 9to5Google - Gemini replacing Google Assistant Google Wallet for kids Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: 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

This week Marques, Andrew, and David talked about the rumored Apple software redesign, Pixel 10 leaks, and the Charger EV that Marques just reviewed on Autofocus. To close it out they played a game called "Who Said That!?" where the hosts try to guess which brand posted engagement bait to Threads. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: Google - Chrome extension statement Autofocus - Dodge Charger Daytona review Android Headlines - Pixel 10 Leaks Bloomberg - Apple redesign MKBHD - MacBook Air review Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: 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

It's bonus episode time! Marques, Andrew, and David took the stage at SXSW 2025 this past Saturday to live in front of an audience for the first time! They started with the news that Apple Intelligence is getting delayed (again) before talking a bit about Digg making a comeback. If you don't know what Digg is, don't worry Andrew explains it. Then they took a bunch of questions from audience members with topics ranging from podcasting to AI and health tech. It was super fun to do our first live show and thank you do much to everyone that came to check it out! We had a blast and can't wait to do another one. Links: Bloomberg - Apple Intelligence delayed Verge - Digg is coming back Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: 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://

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David first dig into all of the weird products that are coming out of Mobile World Congress 2025! Topics range from solar smartphones to briefcase displays and extra long laptops. There are a ton of weird gadgets and it's great. Then, they go over all of the new Apple products that were released before talking a little about YouTube Premium Lite and Google Fi. There's a lot to get into in this one! Enjoy! Links: Android Authority - Xiaomi's modular phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrcGz3ur-bE Verge - Sony QX10 and QX100 review: https://youtu.be/-F5D-7WRA8o?si=PaJmopfPVsbR7CC7 Verge Nubia Music 2 Article: https://www.theverge.com/news/616633/mwc-2025-news-products-announcements DesignBoom - Samsung Briefcase display: https://www.designboom.com/technology/samsung-flexible-screens-stretch-foldable-briefcase-gaming-devices-mwc-2025-03-05-2025/ 9to5Google - Techno Spark Slim: https://9to5google.com/2025/03/05/tecno-spark-slim-hands-on/ Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the new Sigma BF camera that was just announced and looks absolutely stunning. After that, they talk about the iPhone 16E and the new things that the Amazon Alexa AI can (maybe) do. After that, we bring back Crown and Clown to discuss what the best/worst thing to happen in February was. Then we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: Waveform at SXSW: https://events.voxmedia.com/sxsw Sigma BF: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/ MKBHD iPhone 16E Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF4vZxbSmjo Amazon Event: https://www.theverge.com/news/618262/amazon-alexa-event-2025-ai-echo-products-news Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: 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

It's time for a bonus episode! In this one, Adam tries to figure out why there are so many apps that are exclusive to iOS. He brings in Marques, Andrew, and Ellis to talk about some of the reasons he found by talking with developers. Special thanks to Christian Selig, Karn Saheb, and Curtis Herbert for lending their expertise! P.S - We're headed to Austin! If you're going to be at SXSW in March we'll be doing a live show so come say hi! Links: Christian Selig:  - Website: https://christianselig.com/  - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@christianselig - Pixel Pals: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixel-pals-widget-pet-game/id6443919232 Karn Saheb: - Website: https://karn.io/ - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@karnsaheb - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/karn.io Curtis Herbert:  - Website: https://curtisherbert.com/ - Slopes app: https://linktr.ee/getslopes - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@parrots01 Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www

This week is a classic gadget week on Waveform! Marques, Andrew, and David discuss the new iPhone 16E, HP buying Humane, the Nothing Phone 3A, the Rivian announcement we were all waiting, and a few other stories. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. P.S: we're headed to Austin! If you're going to be at SXSW in March we'll be doing a live show so come say hi! Links: HP buys Humane: https://www.theverge.com/news/614883/humane-ai-hp-acquisition-pin-shutdown Nothing Phone 3A video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D_btmdrP9M Rivian announcement: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63833444/rivian-r1t-r1s-california-dune-edition-details/ Paid subreddits coming soon: https://www.fox9.com/news/reddit-paid-subreddits-paywall-feature-coming-2025 Amazon shuts down Kindle downloads to computer: https://www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast

This week, Marques, David, and Andrew played 'Headlines in a Hat!' There were so many unrelated news stories that we decided to put them all in a hat and pick them at random to discuss. Topics range from the new iPhone and Pixel leaks to cryptic Rivian teasers and even YouTube-viewing habits. Lastly, we talked about tech that we miss. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia! Enjoy. Links: Home gym video playing Waveform YouTube viewership grows on TV CEO Boom XB-1 Pixel 9a Leaks PhoneArena Spigen pictures of iPhone Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: 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

This week, Marques and Andrew kicked things off by trying to explain to David the absurdity of the Luka Doncic trade in tech terms that he would understand. After that, it was all about the Pixel 4a battery update issue. Then they discuss a new app that Apple just dropped and a new app that Adam is really excited about. They wrap it all up talking about Meta trying to make the Metaverse happen, YouTube experimenting with 4x speed, and Andrew ranting about streaming services. There was a surprising amount of news to go over despite not having any new gadgets to discuss. Enjoy! Links: 9to5Google - Pixel 4a Battery Update Verge - New YouTube 4x speed feature Apple Invites app Partiful app Business Insider - Meta article Tapestry app Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: 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: htt

This week, Marques and David dig into the big news of the week. They start off talking about Android XR, which is the new headset that Google and Samsung made to take on the Apple Vision Pro. Then they get into everything that happened with DeepSeek before talking about the return of the Pebble smartwatch! After that, they play "Something? Or Nothing?" again with a few wildly different news stories that may or may not be interesting. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: Nothing video Waveform - Apple Vision Pro Episode Computerphile - DeepSeek video MKBHD - Android XR Headset Bringing Pebble Back Verge - ChatGPT Government edition Verge - iPhone SE 4 Meta Introduces Ads Robb Report - Boom Supersonic Jet 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.thre

This week, Ellis sits down with Andrew and David to discuss everything Apple Vision Pro! It has been almost exactly one year since the Apple Vision Pro was first released, so we thought it'd be a good idea to talk with actual developers about what they like and don't like about building apps for Apple's new device. Enjoy! P.S - Thanks so much to Grégoire Lemoulant and Cihat Gündüz for taking the time to speak with us! Links: Fried Guy Dinosaur experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzTRCul860 Immersive io soccer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rZjQpD3-3k Gregoire Piano App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/piano-flowing-tiles/id6472594978 Twitter: https://x.com/agathacapp Cihat: Posters App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/posters-discover-movies-home/id6478062053 website: https://www.fline.dev/ Twitter: https://x.com/Jeehut?ref=fline.dev Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeehut.bsky.social?ref=fline.dev Mastodon: https://iosdev.space/@Jeehut?ref=fline.dev Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop