Eight or Sixteen

By Mark Ellis Reviews

Technology

What's Eight or Sixteen about?

Rob and Mark discuss the latest Apple news, rumours and half-truths.

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Eight or Sixteen episodes:

05.25.2024
“I asked it to write an 80’s rock song about my balls?”
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...
05.11.2024
“I touched a lot of knobs that day”
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...
03.30.2024
“Pop out your S-Pen and give it a little sniff”
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...
03.16.2024
"Shoehorning Android into an Apple setup"
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...
02.24.2024
"Cardboard cutouts of Craig Federighi"
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...
02.03.2024
"$200 shell suit for your Vision Pro”
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...
01.20.2024
"Did Ali fix your keyboard?"
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...
01.06.2024
“Rickrolled by the BBC”
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...
12.16.2023
“The WAN Show with a K”
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...
12.02.2023
“Things that look like other things”
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...
11.18.2023
”Hello, Mark!”
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...
11.02.2023
”It doesn’t help that you’re upside down”
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...
10.14.2023
“I’ve got a silly little teapot”
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...
09.30.2023
“We all need a bendy hinge”
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...
09.16.2023
”How do you explain that to your nan?”
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,...
09.09.2023
“Only cost her a toenail”
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...
08.26.2023
”Hot milk”
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...
08.12.2023
“Who’s Chris?”
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...
07.29.2023
”We behaved like adults... almost”
In this episode, Rob and Mark are joined by Patrick Rambles and Alex Gear & Tech from YouTube land! They talk about the latest Samsung releases, favourite reviewed gear of the year, and Alex's painful mic arm unboxing experience. Links Patrick Rambles...
07.15.2023
”Eight Sleep, rave, repeat”
In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's experience with the Pixel Fold (and a bunch of other recent review units), the Nothing Phone (2), and the reason Rob hates himself (it relates to Prime Day, if you're wondering). Links Pixel Fold: https://store.google.com/gb/product/pixel_fold?hl=en-GB Apple...
07.01.2023
“I got schooled by a four-year-old”
Mark's back from New York City, and ready to chat 15-inch MacBook Air, Pixel Tablet, and Xperia 1 V with Rob (among the usual off-topic cul-de-sacs, obvs). Links MacBook Air 15” video shot in New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndHk67QDELc Apple Watch Ultra movie location tour of...
06.17.2023
”Facemails”
WWDC 2023 has been and gone, and Rob hasn't seen it yet. Mark fills him in on the details whilst battling full-blown man flu and whipping out his 15-incher. Links: New Panasonic TVs: https://www.panasonic.com/uk/corporate/news.html Beats Studio Buds+: https://www.beatsbydre.com/uk/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling Nothing phone (2) launch 11th July 16:00: https://nothing.tech/pages/event Now-Sherlocked Aerial...
06.03.2023
“Tetris on a Chicken McNugget”
In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss the upcoming WWDC keynote... but not before they talk about Mark's mountain bike adventure, electric toothbrushes, Rob's big stick, and a Chinese EV. Links Mark’s DJI / Mountain eBike / BYD EV vlog - well...
05.20.2023
”Shout-out to Trevor Horn”
Rob and Mark discuss Mark's Silver Play Button, a new cloud gaming handheld device from Logitech, all the latest news from Amazon and Google, and a £1299 dictaphone amongst (many) other things! Links Rob’s yoga/exercise/birthing ball repurposed as a desk chair (I’m...
05.13.2023
Our 50th episode!
It's our two-year anniversary! And what better way to celebrate what's also the 50th episode of Eight or Sixteen than dissect some of Apple's biggest iPad-related news for years? Oh, and Rob bought Mark a present. P.s. sorry about the horrible...
04.22.2023
”Everyone’s got an Apple Tragic Mouse”
Mark and Rob cover a big milestone, trying out OneUI on an iPhone, tiny Mac-shaped chargers, DIY external SSDs, strangely-shaped mice and the latest Apple rumours. Links Try OneUI on your iPhone: https://trygalaxy.com 67W Shargeek GaN charger and matching retro beige cables - give...
04.08.2023
”If you’re hearing this, it all worked fine” (with Jason T. Lewis)
Two weeks ago, we sat down with none other than Jason T. Lewis to record Eight or Sixteen. Alas, there was a recording, erm... error - and the show was lost. Fear not, though, because Jason was kind enough to...
03.28.2023
”I went all in with Steve”
We're back! Although this wasn't the plan... find out why we now have a 'lost episode' of Eight or Sixteen (among the usual fireside chat about all things Apple, Nothing, and, yes, Samsung). Links Mark’s HomePod vs Echo vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuHmPksIzmc Rode Rodecaster Pro II...
02.25.2023
”When I get a BBC News notification, my heart sinks”
It's another Samsung-infused episode of Eight or Sixteen (but for good-ish reason!). There's other stuff too, though, don't you worry. Links The Medium Academy is now open for registration: https://www.soloclub.online/academy If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can...
02.11.2023
It’s a NosePod mini
Rob and Mark unpick Unpacked, moan about M2 and consider a charity clown nose. Errata: Rob repeatedly refers to his S22 Ultra as an S21 Ultra because he is an idiot. (and only had three hours sleep) Enrol in Mark's Medium Academy:https://www.soloclub.online/academy Links Samsung...
01.28.2023
”I don’t want anything else, Tim”
In this show, Rob and Mark react to Apple's surprise January announcement(s)... Links Huawei Mate Xs 2 (Galaxy Fold alternative with no crease. Or Google Play Store): https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/phones/mate-xs2/ Linus swearing like a trooper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udNg9qHMUyc Marques Brownlee wearing socks and sandals as he promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmGDx9hVWwo Mark’s cameo...
01.14.2023
“It’s hard to find a beer beneath five percent”
The show starts (again!) with some sad news... but moves on to Rob and Mark's thoughts on CES, 2023 tech predictions, and Mark's multiple projects and travels. Links Mark’s Medium Academy Taster Sessions Thursday 19th January @ 9PM GMT/4PM ET Wednesday 22nd February @...
12.31.2022
“Elon Musk buys YouTube…”
It's the final show of the year! This means it's time to look back at the best, the most expensive, the cheapest, and the worst pieces of tech Rob and Mark got their hands on in 2022. Links Mark’s password manager blog https://markellisreviews.com/the-best-alternative-to-lastpass-is-1password/ 1Password...
12.17.2022
”Widgetified”
After a disastrous 30-minute recording, Rob and Mark decide to start again and conduct a 'quick' episode of Eight or Sixteen. As you might guess, that didn't happen. Links Notion AI https://www.notion.so/product/ai ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/chat Cafele 100W retractable USB-C cable with USB-C/lightning/micro USB ends: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Version-CAFELE-Charging-Retractable-Tablets/dp/B0B4VJXXJV/ If you'd like to...
12.03.2022
“My Big Knob was on a delivery note”
We've got a guest! In today's episode, Louise Findlay from the Discord server joins the weird and wonderful world of Eight or Sixteen to chat about Black Friday purchases, the continued absence of Rob's online writing career, and Big Knobs...
11.19.2022
”You didn’t pop in for a cuddle”
Daily carries, daily remain-at-homes, 5-month-old swimming/Apple Watch Ultra Scuba Mode experiences, endless headphone chat, and genuinely useful Black Friday consumer advice - it's all going on this week! Links Mark's B&W Px8 review: https://youtu.be/0fhUFv3O57A Mark’s Focal Bathys review: https://youtu.be/3BQmhenOI44 Mackie MC-60BT review: https://youtu.be/gcqArpNjHmM Rob’s CamelCamelCamel...
11.05.2022
“I’ve got an issue with densely-packed small holes”
In what is, arguably, the most random episode of Eight or Sixteen ever, Rob and Mark talk about everything from Trypophobia to Mark's new studio plans, Brian Eno, the Roland RD-700 digital piano, Microsoft 365, weird iPads, and Mark's camera-death-defying...
10.22.2022
“Shall we talk politics?”
In today's show, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's recent travels, the brilliance of the Google Pixel 7 Pro, and Rob's new headphones before getting immensely grumpy about Apple's iPad antics. Links Mark’s Apple Watch Ultra hike: https://youtu.be/S_FNf9H0eVo Rob’s Samsung Galaxy S22 settings Enable dev...
10.08.2022
“The HomeBase B&Q Station”
In today's show, we hear all about Rob's experiences with his shiny new iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the Google Pixel event is fully dissected and pondered. Links Mark’s new video style https://youtu.be/J1PevveyB_E Tube Talk interview https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tubetalk-your-youtube-how-to-guide/id740234896?i=1000580293617 If you'd like to get in touch...
09.24.2022
“The one-handed thumb flick”
In today's episode, Rob and Mark discuss the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung stuff (finally), Mark's incoming Apple Watch Ultra, and check off a few gadgets that have been wallowing at the bottom of the show outline for months. Links Jonathan Morrison’s...
09.10.2022
“It’s International Orange, Rob!”
In this episode, Rob and Mark pay their respects to the Queen and discuss Mark's trip to Paris, Mark's dodgy eye, the Apple event (and why Mark is desperately excited about his Apple Watch Ultra), and Rob's continued frustrations with...
08.27.2022
“I AM kind of a big deal now, Rob”
In today's show, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's first ever press junket, the pros and many cons of diving into Samsung World, and why Mark suddenly loves massive smartphones. Links Oppo Event where you might see Mark in the audience: https://www.oppo.com/uk/events/reno8-series-launch/ Delivery Tracking: Deliveries: https://deliveries.app/en.html Shipping companies...
08.13.2022
“He literally fell asleep while watching my video”
In today's show, Rob and Mark react to the Samsung Unpacked event and Mark reveals what he's pre-ordered. Mark's questionable new music bed strategy is also dissected, and MKBHD royally destroyed (only joking - we love the guy). Links Samsung Unpacked 2022...
08.06.2022
“Ten seconds in the fridge is ten seconds too long”
We're back! In today's show, Rob and Mark talk about fatherhood, Insta360, Mark being 'all up in the TikToks', the Nothing Phone (1), and the M2 MacBook Air! Links Mark’s new TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mellisreviews Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markellisreviews/ Mark’s Medium Webinar replays: Session 1: https://my.demio.com/recording/GEuVc8pz Session 2: https://my.demio.com/recording/Wm1Mw78W The Wonder...
07.09.2022
“The SSD problem is the big problem” (The Max Tech interview)
It's a big one this week, folks! We're delighted to welcome none other than Vadim Yuryev from Max Tech onto Eight or Sixteen! As you might guess, the topic of discussion was the Apple M2 chip. You do NOT want...
06.25.2022
”Why do you write?”
In this week's episode, we welcome back writer and business owner Justin Cox! Topics include Justin's brilliant new book, the highs and lows of writing online, Medium, the importance of your own website, and why we want Rob to finally...
06.18.2022
”I’ve got a weird thing about windows touching” (WWDC 2022 reaction - Part Two)
In part two of our WWDC reaction, we talk about macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, the curious case of the missing Mac Pro, and MKBHD's dirty sensor. Enjoy.- If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email...
06.11.2022
“The thousand dollar no-name trainers” (WWDC 2022 reaction - Part One)
It's time for the first of our two-part reaction to WWDC 2022! And, yes, making it a two-part affair was something we decided at the end of this episode when it became abundantly clear that we'd completely run out of...
05.28.2022
”ARvocado”
It's the WWDC 2022 preview show! And we welcome back a very special guest - Doc Ayomide! Beyond WWDC, our three intrepid podcasters also discuss Mark's recent studio tour, Doc's brilliant reading strategy, and surprise Rob with some accessibility secrets....
05.14.2022
“You’ve just turned the podcast into an ASMR podcast”
In today's show, Rob and Mark briefly mourn (sort of) the iPod, reveal their thoughts about Google IO, muse about Rob's new mechanical keyboard addiction, and get all doe-eyed about Monkey Island. Links Google I/O 2022 replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP-nMZpLM1A Google Glass 2012 skydiving intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-liQDE3cM Apparently the...

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Eight or Sixteen episodes:

“I asked it to write an 80’s rock song about my balls?”

“I touched a lot of knobs that day”

“Pop out your S-Pen and give it a little sniff”

"Shoehorning Android into an Apple setup"

"Cardboard cutouts of Craig Federighi"

"$200 shell suit for your Vision Pro”

"Did Ali fix your keyboard?"

“Rickrolled by the BBC”

“The WAN Show with a K”

“Things that look like other things”

”Hello, Mark!”

”It doesn’t help that you’re upside down”

“I’ve got a silly little teapot”

“We all need a bendy hinge”

”How do you explain that to your nan?”

“Only cost her a toenail”

”Hot milk”

“Who’s Chris?”

”We behaved like adults... almost”

”Eight Sleep, rave, repeat”

“I got schooled by a four-year-old”

”Facemails”

“Tetris on a Chicken McNugget”

”Shout-out to Trevor Horn”

Our 50th episode!

”Everyone’s got an Apple Tragic Mouse”

”If you’re hearing this, it all worked fine” (with Jason T. Lewis)

”I went all in with Steve”

”When I get a BBC News notification, my heart sinks”

It’s a NosePod mini

”I don’t want anything else, Tim”

“It’s hard to find a beer beneath five percent”

“Elon Musk buys YouTube…”

”Widgetified”

“My Big Knob was on a delivery note”

”You didn’t pop in for a cuddle”

“I’ve got an issue with densely-packed small holes”

“Shall we talk politics?”

“The HomeBase B&Q Station”

“The one-handed thumb flick”

“It’s International Orange, Rob!”

“I AM kind of a big deal now, Rob”

“He literally fell asleep while watching my video”

“Ten seconds in the fridge is ten seconds too long”

“The SSD problem is the big problem” (The Max Tech interview)

”Why do you write?”

”I’ve got a weird thing about windows touching” (WWDC 2022 reaction - Part Two)

“The thousand dollar no-name trainers” (WWDC 2022 reaction - Part One)

”ARvocado”

“You’ve just turned the podcast into an ASMR podcast”