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Rob and Mark are Apple and tech enthusiasts who like nothing more than a good old muse, moan and laugh about the latest happenings from Apple. Tune in to hear them talk through the latest news, rumours and releases (it's a bit like having a couple of pints down the pub - this isn't Newsnight).
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This week Mark and Rob dive into Marks latest trip to France and dissect Apple's WWDC24 event, which was, as always, impressively shot "entirely" on an iPhone. They break down all the new features in macOS, iOS, and visionOS. Plus, they give their thoughts on Craig Federighi's iconic segues...
Links
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➡️Honor 200 Pro phone: https://geni.us/7Q6R
➡️LoverOfTech Ben being too cool at the Honor 200 launch event in Paris: https://geni.us/BuWJ
➡️Microsoft Recall recalled: https://geni.us/oVc6DJA
➡️Apple WWDC24 replay if you missed it: https://geni.us/odlBpBW
➡️Dark Matter on Apple TV+: https://geni.us/XWTTkI
➡️Immersed VR for using Quest 3 in a similar fashion to Vision Pro with your Mac or PC:https://geni.us/KsFqo
➡️Canon RF and RF-S STM Dual Fisheye lenses for Spatial Photography: https://geni.us/eCC1b
➡️BlackMagic URSA Cine Immersive Spatial Video camera: https://geni.us/VDA0
➡️Rectangle Window Management: https://geni.us/T2kJj3h
➡️Otter AI transcription: https://geni.us/kWmF9rO
➡️MyScript Calculator handwritten sums app (now Sherlocked by MathNotes): https://geni.us/A7jl
➡️Squeezy Bezel Animation in iOS 18: https://geni.us/qggAI
➡️Lairy Orange silicone Whoop bands now available: https://geni.us/1DAxk
➡️Tim Cook Magic Mouse moment during Marques Brownlee interview: https://geni.us/TVZBH9
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Mark recounts his trip to Computex in Taipei, sharing his highlights of the Snapdragon Insider event. Rob and Mark dive into Mark's latest tech gear, including the surprising switch from a 13-inch M4 iPad Pro to the smaller 11-inch version. They also discuss the debut of the Eight Sleep Night 4 and its potential impact on their sleep quality.
On the automotive front, Mark talks about his new Range Rover Sport and the launch of his new content brand, Mark Ellis Motors. Plus, they touch on the fate of ICQ, Proton Pass's new desktop app, and the latest from CMF by Nothing.
Links
➡️ Mark Ellis Motors:
https://www.instagram.com/markellismotors/
https://www.tiktok.com/@markellismotors
➡️ Assassin’s Creed Mirage out now, launch price £22.99: https://geni.us/nI0O8PM
➡️ Huawei Matebook 14 laptop: https://geni.us/Bmqd0X
➡️ New EightSleep 4 smart mattress topper: https://geni.us/UAVscA
➡️ RIP ICQ - shutting down June 26th: https://geni.us/uiOCdXA
➡️ Bartender app sold to a company called Applause, privacy concerns: https://geni.us/baQ0
➡️ Bartender alternatives:
Vanilla: https://geni.us/udTiLFR
Ice: https://geni.us/WiLYs
➡️ Little Snitch: https://geni.us/lBcz
➡️ ProtonPass macOS and Linux desktop apps: https://geni.us/m9zyFU
➡️ CMF by Nothing phone teaser: https://geni.us/tn3go
➡️ Mr Mobile Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhone: https://geni.us/wBvlLAk
➡️ M-Con prototype iPhone game controller case: https://geni.us/VrBeqAO
➡️ Tiny Pod - turns Apple Watch into a tiny iPod: https://geni.us/PyFAQ5
➡️ Cake - turns Apple Watch into a tiny Rabbit R1 lookalike: https://geni.us/RQvy7po
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
This week Mark shares his travels from Germany and Manchester and dives into the latest ultra-thin M4 iPad Pro and its new updates. Mark and Rob also review the new Sonos Ace headphones and the latest BMW Mark is reviewing on his main channel. In event news, they discuss highlights from Google I/O 2024 and Microsoft's latest launches. Plus, Rob talks about Little Snitch 6 and showcases some brilliant musical talent…
➡️ Vincent Teoh / HDTVTest: https://www.youtube.com/@hdtvtest
➡️ Pixel 8a: https://geni.us/QSAO8Q4
➡️ Sonos Ace headphones: https://geni.us/E047
➡️ RetroArch retro games emulator for iOS, iPadOS and Apple TV: https://geni.us/RKzHyK
➡️ iPad Sheet Music app MusicNotes: https://geni.us/xrRC
➡️ Google I/O 2024 replay if you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEzRZ35urlk
➡️ Project Astra Googly glasses demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXVvvRhiGjI
➡️ Marc Rebillet: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcRebillet
➡️ Little Marc Rebillet queuing for an iPhone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnbL-Hm-xws
➡️ Microsoft Special Event replay if you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZbHd4suAnQ
➡️ Humane putting itself up for sale barely a month after aiPin launch: https://geni.us/3EkbRJ9
➡️ Udio AI Music generation: https://geni.us/uacfP
➡️ Little Snitch 6:https://geni.us/lStg
➡️ Windows equivalent of Little Snitch, Glassware: https://geni.us/xBAxL
➡️ Mr Mobile’s Clicks keyboard case for iPhone: https://geni.us/zX8ZwRf
➡️ Ergotron HX monitor arm: https://geni.us/roOaKkj
➡️ Dell U4025QW 40” Ultrawide 120hz: https://geni.us/g7Nlgg
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
From camping to press events in China, this week Mark and Rob catch up whats been happening over the last month. They also delve into the latest Apple “Let Loose” Event and whether it was worth the wait...
Links
➡️ Thomas the Technology Chap drops his drone in the sea: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F80x3LkgLjs
➡️ Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones: https://geni.us/beatsolo4uk
➡️ JBL Spinner BT Bluetooth Turntable: https://geni.us/bO4rFxO
➡️ Teenage Engineering TP-7 field recorder: https://geni.us/gPkBLwM
➡️ Naim Uniti Atom: https://geni.us/yBD0
➡️ 8bitdo C64-inspired keyboard: https://geni.us/EM8ut
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
Why does the S-Pen smell? This week, Mark and Rob answer similarly important questions, as well as why YouTubers perpetually declare that they’re switching from iPhone to Android.
Mark also gives his verdict on the Whoop band and some insight into the behind-the-scenes of his growing business.
➡️ Ultrahuman Ring: https://geni.us/Xs8fD
➡️ Whoop Band: https://geni.us/raKZTiB
➡️ Eight Sleep: https://geni.us/UAVscA
➡️ Check out Mark’s redesigned website: https://markellisreviews.com
➡️ Mark’s “Day in the life” series: https://www.youtube.com/@markelliscreator
➡️ “Buy Back Your Time” by Dan Martell book: https://geni.us/PnmJ
➡️ Bang and Olufsen Beocom Portal headset: https://geni.us/BXnRAg8
➡️ Elago MagSafe wallet that looks like a Gameboy: https://geni.us/ZeKq
➡️ Reloptix Prescription lenses for Quest 3: https://geni.us/hjfdsM
➡️ Live TV app for Apple TV: https://geni.us/topPX
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
Eight or Sixteen is back after Mark’s trip to the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona. In this episode, Mark tells us all about his big trip to Apple HQ in Battersea and his opportunity to review the BMW IX2. Rob and Mark also give their verdict on the Nothing Phone (2a) and the latest release from Apple in the form of the M3 MacBook Air.
You can see Mark’s full review of both the Nothing Phone (2a) and M3 MacBook Air on the main channel now!
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss the M3 iMac video fallout, fitness tech and they also explore the new Apple Vision Pro and question, is it just another headset, or is it something way more... (should they wear these tech masks in more episodes?).
Links
➡️ Mark’s Vision Pro livestream Q&A replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjuqUSnMdC0
➡️ Mark’s Vision Pro “one week later” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp3JYZxS53o
➡️ Mark Zuckerberg tries Vision Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/13/24072413/mark-zuckerberg-apple-vision-pro-review-quest-3
➡️ Juno, the unofficial YouTube client from Christian Selig, ex-developer of now-defunct Apollo app for Reddit: https://christianselig.com/2024/02/introducing-juno/
➡️ Rob was using Immersed on the Quest 3 to see Mark on StreamYard: https://immersed.com
➡️ BoboVR M3 Pro Quest 3 strap:
Amazon - convenient but pricey: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BOBOVR-M3-Pro-Accessories-Compatible/dp/B0CJLG9SBR/
Direct - half the price, but shipped from China and often out of stock: https://www.bobovr.com/products/bobovr-m3-pro
➡️ Larq Self-Cleaning or Built-In Filter Water Bottle: https://www.livelarq.com
➡️ Borderlands Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgj7xBc3n-0
➡️ Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design edition: https://www.hihonor.com/uk/shop/honor-magic-v2-rsr-porsche-design/
➡️ Honor Magic6 Pro that Rob might get for £1: https://www.hihonor.com/uk/shop/new-launch/
➡️ OnePlus Open foldable: https://www.oneplus.com/uk/oneplus-open
➡️ GameSir X2 gamepad with USB connection on the left - ideal for use with foldable phones: https://www.gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-x2s
➡️ GameSir G8 Galileo gamepad for phones (much better controller than the X2 but the USB is on the right, so no good for foldables): https://www.gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-g8-galileo
➡️ Backbone One gamepad for phones: https://playbackbone.com/gb/
➡️ Return to Monkey Island game: https://returntomonkeyisland.com
➡️ GoCube Bluetooth Rubik’s Cube: https://particula-tech.com/?v=e4b09f3f8402
➡️ Rubik’s Clock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik's_Clock
➡️ Rubik’s Magic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik's_Magic
➡️ Mark Fox Personal Trainer: https://www.fantasticalmrfox.com
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, join Mark and Rob as they discuss everything from smartwatches and Google Assistant quirks to Apple's latest releases and the intriguing Vision Pro. Delve into their candid opinions on WatchOS, the Mint Green Pixel 8 Pro, and the Samsung Watch, along with insights on Fossil's exit from the smartwatch market. The conversation takes unexpected turns, providing a blend of humour and tech discoveries. Also stay tuned for Mark's upcoming Vision Pro unboxing on his main channel coming very soon!
Links
➡️ Honor V2 Porsche special edition: https://geni.us/hcsnW
➡️ Honor V2 preorder perks (technically possible to get it down from £1,799 to £1,099): https://geni.us/Gof4W
➡️ Tell them you’re trading in a phone by selecting the option before you add to cart (you don’t actually need to send it to them) - £200 off: https://geni.us/Gof4W
➡️ £300 coupon for registering before 1st March 2024: https://geni.us/rkCBg
➡️ Extra £100 off if you already own an Honor device: https://geni.us/wvu7r6
➡️ Free Bang & Olufsen Beocom Portal headset worth £549 via redemption between 16th February-12th April 2024:
https://geni.us/vB6wn
https://geni.us/evvqXB
- 66W fast charger included
- 6 months accidental damage insurance
➡️ Nothing transparent USB-C cable: https://geni.us/3sTmK12
➡️ Nothing SIM eject tool (only available in the box with a Nothing phone purchase or on eBay, not direct from Nothing): https://geni.us/gyaAA
➡️ Samsung Vegan Leather Case (not recommended!): https://geni.us/sk8AWH
➡️ Mint Green Pixel 8 Pro: https://geni.us/rFyL
To check how much space is being taken up by macOS Sonoma screensavers:
- Fire up Finder, hit CMD+Shift+G then paste in this location: /Library/Application Support/com.apple.idleassetsd/
- Right-click, get info on “Customer” folder
➡️ Walkabout Mini Golf Jim Henson’s Labyrinth DLC: https://geni.us/ril0hEG
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode Mark and Rob recap the big reveals from CES 2023. They discuss the Samsung Galaxy AI features in the new S24 series. Samsung is also promising 7 generations of Android updates, leading to speculation that this means 7 years of support. Other topics include Samsung's own smart ring to compete with the Lotus Ring that lets you control devices by pointing at them like a Jedi, the quirky rolling Ballie robot that Mark wonders if it actually does anything, and Mark's experiences attending CES - seeing the F1 safety car, staying in a massive Trump hotel suite, but somehow missing all the big product demos.
Links
➡️ Las Vegas Sphere: https://geni.us/wBgBj0u
➡️ Kohler $10,000 e-ink Toilet: https://geni.us/3drsb
➡️ MrMobile/Michael Fisher’s Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhone: https://geni.us/bzwLc5
➡️ Ali Abdaal’s Lightmode keyboard: https://geni.us/7KcULuX
➡️ Naya modular keyboard: https://geni.us/hnOFFP
➡️ Monokei Series 2 keyboard: https://geni.us/ABYRPDA
➡️ Nomad E keyboard: https://geni.us/he3TiT
➡️ Rabbit R1 AI assistant: https://geni.us/iaEnGhq
➡️ Humane aiPin: https://geni.us/NjChkPv
➡️ Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: https://geni.us/YZynPT
➡️ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Replay: https://geni.us/h0Slqs
Use code S24GW to get a free Watch6 when preordering any S24 series device by 25th January 2024
Preorder using the Samsung Store app (instead of the website) using coupon APP5 for an additional 5% off
➡️Circle to Search Google Gemini info: https://geni.us/HJTcS
➡️Jon Prosser’s “No-one cares about Vision Pro” video: https://geni.us/P8d8zDw
➡️ Lotus IR blaster ring: https://geni.us/lltZ9S
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
Mark and Rob get together to discuss Mark's CES plans, thoughts on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, and whether intriguing new accessories like the Magic Mouse and Clicks keyboard case are worth a look.
Rob shares his experience switching to a new Mac, the tools and research involved in deciding, and the realities of upgrading his streaming gear.
They also discuss audience feedback highlights from previous videos, Mark and Rob's ideas for building out their ultimate home studios, and more of the top tech news and gadgets on their radars.
Links
➡️Mark’s Phone of the Year 2023 - Honor 90 - £399 512gb/12gb: https://geni.us/uwIFp7N
➡️Register for Samsung Unpacked 2024 for : https://geni.us/6ONe
➡️Magic Mouse MagSafe adaptor case thing: https://geni.us/LnMzV
➡️Weird chewy cat thing (Amagami Ham Ham) from CES2022: https://geni.us/CKV5Ss
Resources used in Rob’s M1/M1 Max/M2 Pro/M3/M3 Pro comparison:
Set alerts for refurbished machines on the Apple Store: https://geni.us/wDNqE
Useful CPU specs: https://geni.us/7G1o3P1
Benchmark repository: https://geni.us/i4AqBZ
Every Mac database: https://geni.us/AIuuDr
➡️Herman Miller Aeron chair: https://geni.us/rkIVj
➡️Third party Atlas headrest: https://geni.us/xvZobI
➡️Steelcase Gesture chair: https://geni.us/I4WfN4
➡️Govee RGBICWW Floor Lamp: https://geni.us/dWhmoB
➡️Clicks - an iPhone case with a hardware keyboard built in, from Mr Mobile: https://geni.us/kheM
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's AirPods Max experiment, what they both want to see from Apple in 2024, and they dig deep into Rob's amazing tech bag.
Oh, and they reveal some VERY big news about Eight or Sixteen!
Check out Eight or Sixteen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-xccEXki4hs
Links
Bose QuietComfort headphones:
https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones.html#v=QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW
Sonos Move speaker:
https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/move
B&O H95 headphones:
https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/gb/headphones/beoplay-h95
Moft Snap Float iPad mini Origami Case:
https://www.moft.us/products/origami-ipad-folio?variant=40025721471063
Dell Mini 9:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_Inspiron_Mini_Series
Typing of the Dead:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/246580/The_Typing_of_The_Dead_Overkill/
Grams28 154 Citypack MANBAG:
https://www.grams28.com/products/154-city-pack
EE Special Apple TV 4K
https://ee.co.uk/tv/apple-tv-4k
Cafele 100W retractable cable:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CAFELE-Cable-100W-Super-Charging/dp/B0BK83GW8R
UGREEN 65W Charger:
https://uk.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-nexode-65w-usb-c-gan-charger-3-ports-wall-charger
UGREEN 25,000mAh Power Bank:
https://uk.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-145w-25000mah-power-bank-for-laptop-3-ports-power-bank
Elago AirPods Pro Casette Case:
https://www.elago.com/collections/airpods-pro-2-case-elago/products/cassette-tape-case-for-airpods-pro-2-2-colors
Hidrate Spark RGB Water Bottle:
https://hidratespark.com
Play Date:
https://play.date
Backbone One controller:
https://playbackbone.com
Magic Mouse Ergonomic Charging Case:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C7442GM7
Acasis DIY external SSD enclosure:
https://www.acasis.com/collections/all-products/products/acasis-usb4-0-mobile-m-2-nvme-enclosure-40gbps-compatible-with-typec-thunderbolt-3-interface-solid-state-nvme-ssd-universal-tools?variant=43694516601061
Zizzle Zoundz:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYYtFRPy9iA
Toniebox Audio Player for kids:
https://us.tonies.com/pages/toniebox
Yoto Audiobook Player for kids:
http://yotoplay.com
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Rob and Mark talk skateboards, Porsches, Jeff Bezos' face, and an unfortunate turn of events for Nothing.
Links
Correction from Rob: Louise did in fact know the open source alternative to Thunderbolt (Oculink) and had posted it in the chat, I just didn’t see it!
Ali Abdaal Lightmode Keyboard:
https://www.lightmode.com/products/coral-orange
Sigma 16mm F1.4 lens:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/
Justin Hawkins Rides Again:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4LC0qZiNew
Nothing/Sunbird security catastrophe:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/nothings-imessage-app-was-a-security-catastrophe-taken-down-in-24-hours/
JerryRigEverything / Casetify debacle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byfWscC87Vg
Sensei macOS monitoring app (alternative to iStatMenus):
https://cindori.com/sensei
Ayaneo AM01 mini PC that looks like a retro Mac:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-creator-of-mini-pc-2-0-era#/
Ayaneo Slide:
https://ayaneo.com/product/AYANEO-SLIDE.html
GPD Win4 handheld PC that looks like a PS Vita:
https://www.gpd.hk/gpdwin4
GPD GPU Oculink dock:
https://www.gpd.hk/gpdg1graphics
8bitdo retro bluetooth controllers:
https://www.8bitdo.com/apple/
NuPhy keyboards:
https://nuphy.com
Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor:
https://www.aqara.com/eu/product/presence-sensor-fp2/
SwitchBot Hub 2:
https://uk.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-hub-2
Rob’s new shelf:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BN1FG971
Rob’s 90-degree XLR adaptors to fix the front-facing jacks on the Moto M2:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZ5SP6JV
Rob’s new KVM switch that can do 5K2K:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C5WPR68H
Rob’s new comedically large QB12 Subwoofer in Gloss White:
https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/q-acoustics-qb12.html
Free Satellite SOS extended for iPhone 14 users (who registered their device prior to Nov 15) for another two, or two years from date of activation for new purchasers
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergency-sos-via-satellite-for-an-additional-free-year/
Banking Data in Apple Wallet now live for UK users:
https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/11/new-apple-pay-feature-helps-users-access-account-information-more-conveniently/
Spatialify beta for encoding iPhone Spatial Video for Quest 3:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/EEFFsOzJ
Bobby Fingers’ Jeff Bezos Rowing Boat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGhcSupkNs8
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's multiple trips to Battersea Power Station, the fallout from the M3 iMac video, and more - although there's an unlikely star of the show in this one, too (and probably a future co-host).
Links
Nothing Chats:
https://nothing.tech/pages/nothing-chats
Sunbird:
https://www.sunbirdapp.com
Beeper (hosted):
https://www.beeper.com
Beeper (self-hosted):
https://github.com/beeper/self-host
Blue Bubbles (self-hosted):
https://bluebubbles.app
Apple allegedly supporting RCS messaging standard next year:
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/
NothingOS 2.5 Beta available:
https://nothing.community/d/2812-nothing-os-25-open-beta-2-phone-2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWj6XNE5ZM
Sonos leaked email where CEO mentions move into headphones:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-16/sonos-plans-to-cut-jobs-as-it-prepares-push-into-headphones?leadSource=uverify wall
Sonos bought an audio component miniaturisation expert Mayht last year:
https://investors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2022/Sonos-Announces-Acquisition-of-Mayht-Holding-BV/default.aspx
Sonos rugged speaker for the outdoors:
https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/roam
Qualcomm’s S7 and S7 Pro headphone chips that allow lossless streaming over Wi-Fi:
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/10/qualcomm-s7-and-s7-pro-gen-1-sound-platforms-unleash-next-level-
Humane AI Pin:
https://hu.ma.ne
OnePlus Open foldable:
https://www.oneplus.com/uk/open
DJI Pocket 3:
https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket-3
Sony Alpha A9 III:
https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-9m3
Steam Deck OLED:
https://www.steamdeck.com/en/
Bobo VR M3 Pro upgraded strap for Quest 3:
https://www.bobovr.com/products/bobovr-m3-pro
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Rob and Mark dissect the 'Scary Fast' Apple event. And Rob spends the entire recording upside down in Streamyard. Brilliant.
Links
Apple Hallowe’en Event replay:
https://events-delivery.apple.com/2409nbcxymeynatwojbbrjuhryomtudb/m3u8/vod_index-oXZvssLWyjfQDEQuVuCBHPWDywaNEipk.m3u8
Mark’s Pre-event livestream replay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm3O4gTzYWQ
Braided Space Black MagSafe 3 Charging Cable:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUVQ3AM/A/usb-c-to-magsafe-3-cable-2-m-space-black
Apple’s Polishing Cloth supports the new M3 Macs and continues to be the most compatible product they sell (scroll down and check out the hilarious Compatibility section):
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MM6F3AM/A/polishing-cloth
Resident Evil Village now available for iPhone 15 Pro with A17 Pro (and iPads with M chips) with 60% off sale to celebrate the launch:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/resident-evil-village/id6450980545
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
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In today's show, Rob and Mark discuss the new Pixel stuff, Rob's exciting new purchases, to go naked or not with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and a silly little teapot.
Links
Jeremy Clarkson’s beer:
http://hawkstone.co
Braun Thermoscan Thermometer:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Thermoscan-7-IRT6520-Thermometer/dp/B00NVMIO02
Apple Watch Ultra Pip-Boy reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pip-Boy
Spigen Classic C1 Bondi Blue iMac G3-esque Case:
https://www.spigen.com/products/iphone-15-series-case-classic-c1-magfit
Mark’s Marshall Earbuds Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWNanvge-Ww
Quest 3 - use this link for £23 store credit (full disclosure, I also get £23 store credit):
https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/actuallyquitenicerob
I Expect You to Die game - use this link for 25% off (full disclosure, I get £4 store credit):
https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/actuallyquitenicerob/1987283631365460/
First Encounters Mixed Reality game (where stuff takes over your living room, bursting through the walls and jumping on your sofa):
https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/6236169136472090/
BoboVR M3 Pro upgraded Quest 3 head strap and battery pack for heavy users:
https://twitter.com/bobovr_official/status/1711340031514947865
Backbone One Controller:
https://playbackbone.com/gb/products/backbone-one-usb-c/
Bose SoundLink Mini II bluetooth speaker:
https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/speakers/portable_speakers/soundlink_mini_ii_special.html#v=soundlink_mini_ii_special_triple_black
Yamaha YSP-2200 old skool soundbar:
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/ysp-2200/index.html
Rob’s silly little teapot:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073GHBJFD
Life-sized Monopoly:
https://www.monopolylifesized.com
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Mark reveals his thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Rob updates Mark on the tech events he's missed (and explains why they weren't very exciting) and, for the fist and last time ever, a deckchair is discussed. Enjoy.
Links
Mark’s S23 Ultra/iPhone 15 Pro Max sample shot comparison where one looks like it’s been touched up with crayon:
https://twitter.com/mellisreviews/status/1707049033406054730
Action Button supercharged with Shortcuts:
https://x.com/vittortech/status/1705757332456505428
Toolbox Pro lives!
https://snailedit.dev/2023/08/25/alex-hay-apps.html\\
Duck Luge:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C1BW91XH
CMF by Nothing (smartwatch, wireless earbuds, 65W GaN charger):
https://intl.cmf.tech
Amazon Event Replay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH24S9wzcQ0
Echo Frames Smart Glasses:
http://echoframes.com
Panos Panay leaves Microsoft for Amazon to head up Echo division:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/panos-panay-joins-amazon-devices-and-services
Microsoft Event Replay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYUEQ0SyOyE
Dell 24” articulated touch display
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-24-touch-usb-c-hub-monitor-p2424ht/apd/210-bhsk/monitors-monitor-accessories
Meta Event Replay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q09j-y05Prw
Meta/Ray Ban Smart Glasses:
https://www.ray-ban.com/uk/discover-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses/clp
Rob’s stupid T5 MagSafe conversion project:
Cool metal MagSafe sticker:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097CGPZV3/
Cheap MagSafe sticky-backed metal ring:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BHLH2BKX
Really short USB-C to USB-C cable:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086YYWL4T/
iPhonedo did it already:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9AvvpkIHbs
Apple USB-C SD Card reader:
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MUFG2ZM/A/usb-c-to-sd-card-reader
Logitech’s £259 deckchair:
https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/products/gaming-furniture/playseat-challenge-x-sim-racing-seat.challenge-x-g-edition.html
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, Rob and Mark dissect the iPhone 15 announcement (while Mark does his level best to stop his dog, Eddie, from whining and barking throughout). Well done on the edit, Richard.
Links
First ever Mark Ellis Reviews livestream with Mark, Patrick Rambles, Alex Gear and Tech, and Rob’s reaction to the Apple Event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2mG2NY3hA
France ban iPhone 12:
https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/temporary-withdrawal-from-the-market-of-the-iphone-12-for-non-compliance-with-eu-regulation
Rogue Amoeba’s Audio Hijack (and other audio tools) now Sonoma compatible:
https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
In this episode, a VERY tired Mark recounts his slightly disastrous visit to IFA in Berlin and Rob quizzes him on just how much he's looking forward to Silly Season in Tech Land. It's a surprisingly good show.
Links
Apple iPhone Event YouTube stream - register to be notified when it goes live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiP1l7jlIIA
Mark’s post-event reaction livestream with Patrick Rambles, Alex Gear and Tech, and Rob:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2mG2NY3hA
Panos is pumped already for the Microsoft Event:
https://twitter.com/panos_panay/status/1696184684303315420
PSA: You can now use Python in Excel:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel-blog/announcing-python-in-excel-combining-the-power-of-python-and-the/ba-p/3893439
Meta Connect VR event 27th/28th September:
https://www.metaconnect.com/en/home
I Expect You To Die VR game:
https://iexpectyoutodie.schellgames.com
Meta Quest 3:
https://www.meta.com/gb/quest/quest-3/
Xreal Air:
https://www.xreal.com/air/
Google Pixel Event 4th October:
Pixel 8 / 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OumPuMsd5o
Pixel 8 / 8 Pro preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_uap-98Knw
Buy some junk Elon’s throwing out from 𝕏 HQ from 12th September:
https://bid.hgpauction.com/auctions/8660/herita10216?page=1%26pageSize=60%26orderBy=sequenceNumber
Lime eScooters:
https://www.li.me/en-gb/vehicles/scooter
Honor Magic V2 foldable:
https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/honor-magic-v2/
Honor Pursephone:
https://www.hihonor.com/global/news/honor-ifa-keynote-2023/
Smart #1 EV:
https://uk.smart.com/en/hashtag-one/launch-edition/
TechChap:
https://www.youtube.com/@Thetechchap
MrMobile:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMrMobile
LG telly in a briefcase - Stanby ME Go:
https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-27lx5qkna
Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming device:
https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/legiongo/
Fairphone 5 sustainable, repairable phone:
https://shop.fairphone.com/fairphone-5
Withings ScanWatch 2 smartwatch:
https://www.withings.com/us/en/scanwatch-2
Sage Barista Touch Impress coffee machine:
https://www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/barista-touch-impress/home.html
Philips Hue do cameras and door sensors now:
https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/explore-hue/propositions/smart-home-security
Mark’s Eight Sleep video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgjFbyg-Zb4
Eight Sleep link for £300 discount (manually add coupon TIM50 in addition to the £250 default discount for following the link):
https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/tim/
Beeper - unified messaging client (skip the queue with this link):
https://refer.beeper.com/s9waiP
Hisense U8K mini-LED TV:
https://hisense.co.uk/tvs/all-tvs/u8k/
KEF LSX II speakers:
https://uk.kef.com/products/lsx-2
Hue Sync box to retrofit Ambilight to a non-Philips TV:
https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/p/hue-play-hdmi-sync-box-/8718699704803
Govee alternative TV backlight:
https://uk.govee.com/collections/tv-lights/products/govee-envisual-tv-backlight-t2
Govee Curtain Lights:
https://uk.govee.com/products/govee-curtain-lights
AirPods Pro cassette case:
https://www.elago.com/collections/airpods-pro-2-case-elago/products/cassette-tape-case-for-airpods-pro-2-2-colors
Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch:
https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/760778
BackBlaze cloud backup - act now to avoid price increase in October!
https://www.backblaze.com
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
This week, Rob and Mark are joined by Ben Aboagye, otherwise known as Love of Tech! They talk about everything from the Linus situation to Ben's favourite tech of the year so far and the current state of the smartphone market.
Links
Ben - Lover of Tech:
https://www.youtube.com/@LoverOfTech
OneUI simulator now lets you tape two iPhones together and pretend they’re a Fold:
https://trygalaxy.com
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display:
https://www.samsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-5k-resolution-ls27c902pauxxu/
HP Z40C G3 40” 5K2K ultrawide on sale, plus coupon 10FINAL - £1,187 (instead of £1,559!):
https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=3a6f7aa&opt=abu&sel=mto
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Welcome to the sleep-deprived episode! This week, Rob and Mark discuss the Flip5, the new Galaxy Watches, the Nothing Phone (2) (again), Mark's latest travels, and forget the name of every tech YouTuber who has ever existed.
Links
Eight Sleep
https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/
Information about the Zeo sleep-tracking gadget from a decade ago:
https://www.polyphasic.net/sleep-tracking/zeo-sleep-tracking/
IFA
https://www.ifa-berlin.com
Smarthome Sounds
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIFIULcxN0sh8b3uXgDX6g
KeyCue - quickly recall keyboard shortcuts from any app:
https://ergonis.com/keycue
Keyboard Maestro - automate all the things:
https://www.keyboardmaestro.com
Typinator - a proper macOS text expansion utility:
https://ergonis.com/typinator
Rectangle Pro - supercharged window management:
https://rectangleapp.com/pro
Beeper - consolidate all your chats into one app:
https://www.beeper.com
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
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