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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

A tech podcast for the gadget lovers and tech heads among us from the mind of Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD. MKBHD has made a name for himself on YouTube reviewing everything from the newest smartphones to cameras to electric cars. Pulling from over 10 years of experience covering the tech industry, MKBHD and co-hosts Andrew Manganelli and David Imel will keep you informed and entertained as they take a deep dive into the latest and greatest in tech and what deserves your hard earned cash. New episodes every week. Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4
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Episodes

Google I/O: Oops, All Gemini!

The gang is all back together! We start things off with a generational rant from David about the state of smartphone photography before going deep into everything announced at Google I/O. Spoiler alert: it's AI. Then we wrap it all up with a new camera, marble racing, and of course trivia. Enjoy! Links: Sony tweet Verge - Gemini is in danger of going full Copilot Petapixel - Panasonic camera Jelle's Marble Run 2026 This episode brought to you by: ChefIQ Framer Follow us on socials: Marques: ⁠⁠⁠h...

May 22, 20262 hr 2 minEp. 352

The Android Show Recap!

This episode features Marques, Adam, and Mariah breaking down Google's latest Android Show announcements. They cover Android 17's UI updates, innovative camera features, and the new "Pause Point" for digital wellbeing, alongside major enhancements to Android Auto's navigation and video capabilities. The team critically examines Gemini Intelligence's agentic features and the perplexing "Google Book" product category before engaging in a lively "Reddit Family Feud" game. The podcast wraps up with an in-depth look at the new Fitbit Air, comparing its features and subscription model to competitors.

May 15, 20261 hr 39 minEp. 351

Apple is Paying for Apple Intelligence

Not a lot happened this week but we still somehow yapped for almost two hours about everything from Apple paying out for misleading customers about Apple Intelligence to whether it's pronounced "Read receipts" or "Read receipts." It's a good mix of news, games, and rants this week. Enjoy! Links: Bloomberg - Apple Intelligence AI Models for different features Verge - Apple paying iPhone users for bad AI Siri Verge - Google Home Gemini can now do more complicated requests Foundation Disc Golf Crea...

May 08, 20261 hr 54 minEp. 350

Are These Apple’s Next Products?

So much happened this week that we had to bring in Mariah to help out at the producer table! We start off with some Apple news before talking about the new Samsung smart glasses leak. Then the crew discusses everything from what an OpenAI phone would do to Google redesigning all of its icons. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia! Links: MacRumors - Apple adding AI photo editing 9to5Mac - Mark Gurman says Apple working on 6 new categories 9to5Google - Samsung's Smart glasses leak Spotify - Pr...

May 01, 20261 hr 37 minEp. 349

Your 22 Questions for Waveform Answered!

You guys came through! This bonus episode is all questions that you all asked. We got over 1600 questions so we tried to answer all of them! Just kidding, but we did try to answer as many as possible. Follow us on socials: 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 Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast W...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 25 minEp. 348

Tim Cooked and Now it's John's Ternus!

This week, Marques and David are steering the ship while Andrew is out. So much happened including Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple, Pixel laptop rumors, and Steph Curry kind of leaking the new Fitbit wearable. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. It's a fun one! Links: Verge - YouTube turning off Shorts Android Authority - Nothing statement about Warp Apple Newsroom Tim Cook steps down Verge - Huawei Pura X Max 9to5Mac - New iPhone colors rumor 9to5Mac - Pixel laptop and Pixel glow 9...

Apr 24, 20261 hr 28 minEp. 347

Gadget Prices Are Getting Ridiculous

This week, the crew spoke about everything from Samsung price hikes to 3D printed golf clubs. Along the way Marques and David talk about their experiences using the iPhone Air and Andrew gets excited that Google finally defined back button hijacking as spam. Plus, there's no GoPro cameras and a bunch of updates from past news stories. It's a long one! Links: MrMobile - Leica phone 9to5Google - Google classify back button hijacking as spam 9to5Google - Samsung price hikes Verge - New GoPro camera...

Apr 17, 20261 hr 24 minEp. 346

You're Using Tabs Wrong

There sure are a lot of iPhone pictures coming back from space this week! Anthropic also has a new model that's too powerful for us to use, the iPhone Fold got delayed and then undelayed, and Chrome is adding vertical tabs! Plus, Japan got an exclusive Pixel 10a and Samsung messages is getting shut down. There's a lot to talk about this week! ⁠⁠Submit your questions for the Q&A episode! Links: Artemis photos JerryRigEverything - LG rollable video Nikkei Asia - iPhone Fold delayed Bloomberg -...

Apr 10, 20261 hr 57 minEp. 345

MKBHD's Top 5 Apps of All Time!

Apple killed the Mac Pro, Claude Code leaked, and Google is letting you finally change your old e-mail address from high school. It was a big week! Marques, Andrew, and David talk about it all and even find time to share their top 5 apps of all time (along with some honorable mentions). Then we wrap it all up with some trivia. Enjoy! Links: ⁠New stickers! ⁠ 9to5Mac - Death of the Mac Pro Axios - Claude Code leak Android Headlines - Google Pixel 11 Leaks Episode with Dr. Mike This episode brought...

Apr 03, 20261 hr 47 minEp. 344

Is Flighty a Top 5 App of All Time?

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David have a ton to get through. First, it's all about Apple with the WWDC announcement, a potential Siri app, and ads coming to Apple Maps. Then it turns to the Flighty app, the state of Microsoft vs Apple laptops, and encryption in Instagram DMs. It's a lot! Of course, we wrap it all up with Trivia. Links: New stickers! Reddit - Person watching Waveform in planetarium Verge - Apple testing Standalone Siri app New Samsung A-series phones Verge - Ads in Apple Maps...

Mar 27, 20261 hr 38 minEp. 343

Did Anything Change with AirPods Max 2?

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to talk about everything from Rivian to NVIDIA before getting into the new AirPods Max 2. They also recap their SXSW experience, MotionVFX, and new mice/game controllers before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: Tesla spokesperson statement Verge - Samsung discontinuing Trifold MKBHD - Nothing phone 4a and 4a Pro Apple newsroom - AirPods Max 2 Apple buys MotionVFX NVIDIA DLSS 5 Pixel Paw Labs Mouse This episode brought to you by: Framer: ...

Mar 20, 20261 hr 29 minEp. 342

Live at SXSW 2026: Can They Convince Marques to Shoot 24fps?

It's bonus episode time! We went back to Austin this year for SXSW and got a chance to do another show in front of a live audience! Nerve-racking, but always a good time. First, the crew goes over some of their predictions from last year before getting into more Q&A. This episode brought to you by: Hostinger: https://hostinger.com/waveformOdoo: https://www.odoo.com/ Socials: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodca...

Mar 17, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 341

The Apple Release Tier List

A lot happened this week! First, the crew falls down a rabbit hole discussing the Subaru UI and volume knobs before jumping right into all of the new Apple devices that were released. Then they talk about the Honor robot phone, Ray-Ban Meta privacy issues, and Google's 30% Play Store tax. They wrap it up by explaining the Bam Adebayo record breaking performance in tech terms. Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: Verge - M5 MacBook Pro review Verge - Honor phone hands-on SVD - Meta x Ray...

Mar 13, 20261 hr 35 minEp. 340

Nothing Like a New MacBook!

So much happened this week that it felt like Techtember all over again. First, the crew sits down to talk about the week of Apple product announcements including the new iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo. After that, it's all about Nothing which released the new 4a and 4a Pro along with a new pair of headphones. Then it gets existential as discussion turns to the future of AI and the internet. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: The Studio - MKBHD Knockoff desk video MKBHD - MacBook Ne...

Mar 06, 20261 hr 49 minEp. 339

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: No Peeking!

This week, it's all about the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup! Until it isn't. After Marques, Andrew, and David discuss everything about the new phones, they dig into the Nothing 4a teaser video and new MacBook rumors. Then, Marques gives his weekly winter weather update (along with a new app suggestion). Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia where people actually get points this time! Enjoy. Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: MKBHD - S26 Impressions video Becca Farsace - S26 short Snazz...

Feb 27, 20261 hr 15 minEp. 338

I Refuse to Share my Location, AITA?

A few months ago, MKBHD producer Harper Makowsky had an idea. What if we did a bonus episode using the "Am I the A$$hole" format from the popular subreddit and made it all about tech? So here we are! Marques, Andrew, and David discuss everything from sharing your location with your partner to using mechanical keyboards. We'll be back later this week with your regularly scheduled episode. P.S - This is our first explicit episode so if you usually listen with children nearby you have been warned! ...

Feb 24, 20261 hr 20 minEp. 337

Why Bother with the Pixel 10a?

This week, the crew sits down to talk about everything that happened this week. It starts off with an update on the Ring camera situation and then goes right into the release of the Google Pixel 9a...I mean, 10a. After that, Marques, Andrew, and David spend some time speculating on what Apple is going to announce at the next event before going right into a tech version of the game of 2 truths and lie. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: Verge - Pixel 9 gets AirDrop MKBHD - Pixel...

Feb 20, 20261 hr 42 minEp. 336

Does Marques Hate OnePlus?

This week, the crew chats everything from Super Bowl commercials to Ferrari interiors. After that, Shen comes back on the pod to talk batteries with Marques. Fair warning: before this episode is over pretty much everyone crashes out about something. Then we wrap it all up with some trivia. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: 9to5Google - YouTube Music premium lyrics Verge - Ring Camera Super Bowl ad Verge - Discord age verification MKBHD - The Problem with these Smartphone Batte...

Feb 13, 20261 hr 59 minEp. 333

How We Filmed Our Work Lives for 1 Year!

In this bonus episode, we get a behind the scenes look at what it took to make the "Year in the Life" video on The Studio channel! It's a behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes episode as Eric and Rich talk with Marques and Andrew about some of their favorite moments that didn't make the cut (and more information on some that did). Needless to say, huge spoiler warning if you haven't seen the video yet. Go watch! Links: The Studio - Year in the Life Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Mus...

Feb 10, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 334

Tesla Gives Up on Model S & X!

This week, the crew sits down and immediately jump into the new Studio video that just dropped which documented all of 2025! After that, they discuss the news that Tesla is discontinuing the Model S and Model X. After that, they try to figure out what OpenClaw is before playing another game that Andrew made up! It's a fun one. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: The Studio - Year in the life 9to5Google - Qi2 S26 cases Tesla - Production and deliveries AppleInsider - Apple remove...

Feb 06, 20261 hr 52 minEp. 333

How Much Will the iPhone Fold Cost?

This week, the crew sits down to talk about everything from new Apple AirTags to TikTok now being partially owned by the U.S government. Along the way they throw in some talk about the weather and Khaby Lame before wrapping it all up with a fun game that Andrew came up with! It's a long one but we hope you enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: PR Newswire - Khaby Lame press release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rich-sparkle-holdings-closes-acquisition-of-tiktok-icon-kh...

Jan 30, 20261 hr 56 min

EXCLUSIVE: Lots of Drama Around OnePlus

This week, the crew sits down to chat about everything from ads in ChatGPT and Threads to some OnePlus drama that just leads to reminiscing about old OnePlus phones. There is also a whole lot of new features coming to YouTube that we couldn't help but discuss. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: TechCrunch - Netflix live voting feature Reddit - Taipei 101 ball OpenAI - Ads in ChatGPT Verge - Sony x TCL Android Headlines - OnePlus article YouTube - State of the Union Music provid...

Jan 23, 20261 hr 26 minEp. 331

Phones Will Cost More, but This Camera Is Free?

In this week's episode the cast is joined by Mariah Zenk and we discuss a phone that feels more like a camera than a phone, why a certain Fuji camera is being given away, everything is a subscription, and we wrap up the episode by explaining some non-tech news in tech terms. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: Apple Creator Studio Carl Pei's Tweet Free Fuji X half This Episode is brought to you by: Monarch: https://www.monarch.com/ Shopify: www.shopify.com/waveform Music provide...

Jan 16, 20261 hr 25 min

CES 2026 Actually Has Some Bangers?

We're back! After a nice long holiday break we're back with 2.5 hours of complete chaos. We start off with a few quick updates before getting into everything from the new Pickle AR glasses that were announced to holograms and the Clicks communicators. Then we make our predictions for what we think is going to happen this. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: 9to5Google - Pixel at a glance toggle off Notebookcheck - Zenfone is no more Pickle Glasses Verge - Lego smart bricks Verge...

Jan 09, 20262 hr 34 minEp. 329

Waveform’s Favorite Cameras!

The Waveform crew shares their favorite cameras and the unique photos they've captured. Marques highlights the Hasselblad X2D's immense detail and dynamic range, while Ellis praises the vintage Canon EOS M's unique artistic qualities and micro-contrast. Adam showcases the pocketable Ricoh GR4 for discreet street photography, and Andrew discusses the Fuji X100VI's excellent film simulations and straight-out-of-camera appeal. The episode culminates in a fun comparison of what each camera excels at and how they cater to different photographic styles.

Dec 23, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 328

WTF Happened in 2025 - Waveform Rewind

It's the last regularly scheduled episode of the year and the gadgets just keep coming! Marques, Andrew, and David get right into the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold before talking about a new Instagram app and a new AI feature coming soon to a Gmail near you! After that, it's all about the EV world with discussion turning to the discontinuation of the Ford F-150 Lightning and then a quick recap on Rivian's Autonomy day. We close it out by recapping some of our best and worst predictions from last year...

Dec 19, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 327

The Phone of the Year is...

This week, the crew sits down to talk smartphones. They go over each of the phones that Marques picked and offer a few hot takes along the way. On top of that they also talk about the Android XR show, a new smart ring from Pebble, and the Xiaomi SU7! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: Verge - Google Project Aura Verge - Pebble Index smart ring Adweek - Google Gemini Ads Video of Tesla robot MKBHD - Smartphone awards MKBHD - Xiaomi SU7 review This episode brought to you by: Framer - ww...

Dec 12, 20251 hr 55 minEp. 326

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is here fr fr on God

We're back with a super long episode this week! First, Marques unboxes a special birthday present before we get into the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold videos that dropped this week. Then it's all about all of the new features that are coming to Android and Pixel phones. After that, we go over YouTube Recap and Spotify Rewind before closing it out with trivia. Enjoy! Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Links: Verge - AI clickbait article SuperSaf - Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold video Mrwhosetheboss - Sa...

Dec 05, 20251 hr 58 minEp. 325

AirDrop Finally Comes to Android

This episode covers Android's new AirDrop compatibility (Quick Share) and the behind-the-scenes EU regulations that enabled it. The hosts also dive into Google's "Nano Banana" AI image generator, revealing its surprising ability to mimic tech reviewers, and explore Meta's internal documents exposing concerns over user addiction. The discussion rounds out with a look at a potential DJI ban and a lively debate on diverse tech hot takes, from customizability to wireless charging.

Nov 28, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 324

Do You Ever Feel Guilty About Bad Reviews?

Tech YouTuber Michael Fisher aka Mr. Mobile takes over Waveform to interview Marques about everything from whether AI creators will take their jobs to why Marques doesn't use foldable phones. Michael Fisher YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMrMobile Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound Social: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Hosts: Marques: https://www.thr...

Nov 25, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 323
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