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If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com.

In this week’s episode of Eight or Sixteen, Rob and Mark dive into the latest Nintendo Switch 2. Rob’s also spotted a wild £500 Echo Show from Amazon and Mark discovered a new mysterious Vision Pro app!

Links

➡️ £500 Amazon Echo Show: https://geni.us/WmW1R

➡️ CLVX1 combined keyboard and trackpad on Kickstarter: https://geni.us/GKtWcE

➡️ Remind Me Faster: https://geni.us/B2lPdOi

➡️ Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display: https://geni.us/UBG1mX

➡️ ASUS ProArt 5K display: https://geni.us/XG52a

➡️ BenQ 5K display: https://geni.us/iiRba

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

This week on Eight or Sixteen, Mark shares what he calls his best experience ever—an unforgettable visit to a pretty famous racetrack. There's also chat about his ongoing thoughts on the iPhone 16E, while Rob dreams up the ultimate PC build, complete with analogue dials....

MyCarly OBD car gadget: https://geni.us/RBEH

Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe: https://geni.us/QGNvygN

Chappell Roan Tiny Desk Performance: https://geni.us/IB1qA1h

Lola Young – Messy: https://geni.us/pqfZ

New Pebble watches: https://geni.us/HK1yJgp

Somfy Home Automation: https://geni.us/v3uEz3

Clevetura CLVX1 keyboard/trackpad: https://geni.us/E1sfT

LG OLED Ultrawide: https://geni.us/l1nU

Streacom DA6 case: https://geni.us/8iGVvH

VU1 e-ink analogue dials: https://geni.us/2YrIX

Streacom DB4 cube case: https://geni.us/skSuiB

Roborock Saros Z70: https://geni.us/poJydZ

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com.

In this episode Mark and Rob discuss MWC highlights, a quirky take on World Book Day, and the OnePlus Watch 3. They also dive into Apple's latest launches from the iPhone 16E, iPads with (and without) the AI, and the new MacBook Air colours. Tune in for all this and more!

This week, Mark shares his thoughts on the BYD Seal vs. Tesla Model 3, while we dive into Apple's refreshed Powerbeats Pro—are they a real AirPods Pro alternative? Plus, a mysterious Apple event is on the horizon, and Rob has a Valentine’s Day story you won’t want to miss.

➡️ Stephen Wilson Jr “I’m a song” live perfomance: https://geni.us/xEUpLXl

➡️ Mark’s BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 TikTok: https://geni.us/DMyFc

➡️ Nothing Phone (3a) coming soon: https://geni.us/NYEdqEq

➡️ OnePlus Watch 3: https://geni.us/vjA9x

➡️ Migrate purchases between Apple IDs: https://geni.us/Ci9r

➡️ ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 5K display: https://geni.us/nmYlNZw

➡️ Tapestry app for building your own universal chronological timeline, now out of beta: https://geni.us/KQ60C4 ➡️ Reeder, a less hands-on alternative: https://geni.us/8l71

➡️ Magnetic goose: https://geni.us/b5BWC

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 lineup, the return of Pebble smartwatches, and Apple's latest financial results—this episode is packed with big tech news! Mark shares updates from Barcelona and his new newsletter, while Rob dives into the fate of Meta Portals. Plus, a quirky macOS Calculator trick you might want to try.

Astropad Bookcase: https://geni.us/clCUfKr

Astropad Rock Paper Pencil: https://geni.us/JQIk

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

Mark and Rob are back with another packed episode of Eight or Sixteen! This week, they dive into the best (and weirdest) tech from CES 2025, including Lenovo’s rollable laptops, and a robot vacuum with an Inspector Gadget arm. Mark shares his “Best in Show” highlights, Rob talks WiFi 7 and heated seats, and a bizarre electric salt spoon you didn’t know you needed.

Saros Z70 robot vacuum with an Inspector Gadget arm: https://global.roborock.com/pages/roborock-saros-z70

Latest effort from Amagami Ham Ham creators Mirumi: https://www.ux-xu.com/news/ces2025_1

Also Nékojita FuFu: https://www.ux-xu.com/news/ces2025_2 Electric Salt Spoon: https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/newsroom/release/2024/0520_01.html

LG 45” 2160P 21:9 Ultrawide display: https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/45gr95qe-b/

Jeff Beck guitar auction viewings until 22nd January (scroll down for the virtual tour): https://www.christies.com/en/events/jeff-beck-the-guitar-collection/what-is-on#exhibition

Razer Project Arielle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8grHBWtgjDQ

M4 Mac mini CNC aluminium case: https://zeerawireless.com/products/zeera-macforge-gen2-cnc-aluminum-case-for-2024-mac-mini-m4

MacPaw Eney AI automation a la what Rabbit said they could do, but for Mac (and might actually work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWmvO25o6pw

Web-based Eney simulation: https://macpaw.com/eney-waiting-list

ShiftCam Planck 2TB external SSD: https://prelaunch.com/projects/planck-ssd-powerful-storage-hidden-in-your-palm-planck-ssd-powerful-storage-hidden-in-your-palm

DJI Flip drone: https://www.dji.com/uk/flip Nintendo Lego Gameboy troll announcement: https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1877400996462166302

Nintendo Switch 2 trailer launched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpcsQQvgAQ

InCase “Designed by Microsoft” collection: https://www.incase.com/collections/productivity-accessories

Klack mechanical keyboard simulator app: https://tryklack.com

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

In this episode, Mark and Rob reflect on an eventful 2024, covering everything from travel highlights and their favourite tech purchases to the biggest disappointments of the year. Rob shares his hands-on experience with OneUI 7 Beta, Samsung’s latest innovations, and his new tech toys, while Mark looks back on standout reviews and missed opportunities. Plus, a look ahead at what 2025 might bring, including Apple’s rumored HomePod with a display, Nintendo’s Switch 2, and Samsung’s S25 Ultra.

Links

BookCase by Astropad: https://geni.us/bdfZ

Google/Samsung XR headset - basically Android Vision Pro: https://geni.us/0GRPiR

ResMed $120 Vision Pro Kontor strap with counterweights: https://geni.us/vhV9

Flow Launcher (basically Raycast for Windows): https://geni.us/x3Sj

Official Raycast for Windows waitlist: https://geni.us/THo236T

Festivitas app - Christmasify your Mac: https://geni.us/hRS16r

Join Mark and Rob for another episode of the Eight or Sixteen podcast and more tech ramblings. From starting to talk about Christmas decorations, to an interesting song about a duck and some grapes, just your typical Eight or Sixteen podcast!

➡️ Aqara U200 Smart Lock https://geni.us/TcNIK

➡️ Govee Christmas Tree Lights: https://geni.us/e7fZY

➡️ Aqara FP2 presence sensors: https://geni.us/j0PFw

➡️ Philips Sonicare 9900 toothbrush with USB-C charging case: https://geni.us/kXJyBWH

➡️ Suri alternative toothbrush: https://geni.us/35D0qUP

➡️ Smart water bottle: https://geni.us/7DqK9

➡️ Upright Posture gadget: https://geni.us/bYVBD

➡️ Withings U-Scan wee analyser: https://geni.us/pb4HR

➡️ iCloud passwords extension for Firefox: https://geni.us/wjzxQ3

➡️ Wallace and Gromit video shot on iPhone and projected 300-foot high onto Battersea Power Station: https://geni.us/2j3hk

➡️ Apple Christmas Advert: https://geni.us/lXv8E

➡️ M4 Mac mini so small you can fit it in the base of a G4 iMac, as Chance Miller of 9to5Mac has done: https://geni.us/CAILA

➡️ Satechi M4 Mac mini dock: https://geni.us/je6y

➡️ M4 Mac mini adornments: https://geni.us/FO3Mj

➡️ M4 Mac mini Power Mac G3 case: https://geni.us/pOwQ

➡️ Christian Selig’s M4 Mac mini-shaped desk ornaments: https://geni.us/TrH4E5

➡️ Microsoft Windows 365 Link thin client for their Cloud PC service: https://geni.us/IAzsIc3

➡️ Put Windows on your face: https://geni.us/cGvy

➡️ This Is An Xbox campaign: https://geni.us/7SJRKbA

➡️ One UI 7 beta started rolling out today: https://geni.us/L4JJjm

➡️ The Verge subscription - $7 a month or $50 a year: https://geni.us/njr2vai

➡️ Delicious Library: https://geni.us/aklsT

➡️ TinyPod: https://geni.us/XszRc

➡️ Astropod BookCase: https://geni.us/C9RqKf4

➡️ Free alternative for Bartender macOS app: https://geni.us/AZWhZcc

➡️ EE’s WiFi 7 offering - included in 1.6Gb/s plan, or £10 a month on lower tiers: https://geni.us/t4By

➡️ The Duck Song: https://geni.us/JwFKcun

➡️ The Duck Song official plush you can’t buy (but there are knockoffs on eBay): https://geni.us/oo7SbCR

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

In this episode Mark and Rob dive into the power-packed M4 Mac mini, questioning whether its upgrades are worth the price, and the surprising 3D-printed Mac Pro case that’s making waves. They explore the Oppo Find X8 Pro, growing BlueSky exodus numbers, and why AppleCare+ refunds are suddenly popping up. Plus, Rob’s accidental car purchase, frustration with smart locks, and the return of a quirky Casio gadget! 

Links

➡️ 3D Printed Mac Pro case for M4 Mac mini: https://geni.us/BK2qETK

➡️ Jeff Beck guitar auction: https://geni.us/SIzmBA

➡️ Spatialify app to convert iPhone Spatial Videos for playback on Meta Quest: https://geni.us/xP1EM4Z

➡️ Pixelmator bought by Apple: https://geni.us/3ce9V

➡️ Croissant app - crosspost to Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky: https://geni.us/eDqgAve

➡️ Nuki Ultra smart lock just announced - but no HomeKey support: https://geni.us/Zclwann

➡️ Apparently the TinyPod is rubbish according to two-dimensional David on YouTube: https://geni.us/hpwiPTv

➡️ TinyPod: https://geni.us/0jpqdS1

➡️ Whack a tiny Casio Digital Watch on your finger - Casio Smart Ring: https://geni.us/0TkSI

➡️ Or get a massive one: https://geni.us/sp7se

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com.