Not PC with Mark and Rob

By Mark Ellis MediaTechnology

Not PC with Mark and Rob episodes

March 25, 2025 “Watching three British blokes mess around...”
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....

Links:
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.
59 min
March 11, 2025 “Weird AI robots walking around everywhere..."
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!

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
53 min
February 20, 2025 "Everyone needs a magnetic goose"
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.

Links
➡️ 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
1 hr
February 05, 2025 "Exceptionally Happy About That Sausage...”
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.

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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
1 hr 7 min
January 21, 2025 "The coveted, 'Mark Ellis Reviews' BEST TOILET AWARD"
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.

Links
Hotdog vs Chicken: https://bigpotato.co.uk/products/chicken-vs-hotdog?variant=43051952210171
Withings Omnia: https://www.withings.com/uk/en/landing/omnia
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

1 hr
December 30, 2024 “Demise of the stovetop”
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

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
1 hr 8 min
December 07, 2024 "Apologies to Andy McBain!"
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!

And a personal apologies from Niall to Andy McBain, for the incorrect scheduling....

➡️ Ghost newsletter/publishing platform: https://geni.us/FZtkm8
➡️ 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
1 hr 4 min
November 20, 2024 "Marques has been a naughty boy"
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
➡️ Aqara U200 Smart Lock with HomeKey support that fits UK doors: https://geni.us/MlCOI
➡️ 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.
1 hr 3 min
November 02, 2024 “Life is too short for dangly straps”
Join Rob and Mark for more tech waffling and meandering down limitless cultural cul-de-sacs!

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
1 hr 10 min
October 12, 2024 “They’ve Sherlocked our podcast!”
In this episode, Mark and Rob dive into the latest Apple M4 benchmarks leak, comparing it to the infamous iPhone 4 incident, and explore what surprises we might see at the upcoming Apple October event. They also discuss the Meta Quest 3S and how it stacks up against its competition, alongside the newest developments in VR and AR, including Meta’s Orion project. Make sure to watch until the end so you don't miss out on a quirky little Nintendo Alarm Clock!

➡️ Meta Quest 3S: https://geni.us/LbbvX
➡️ Wordle VR for Quest: https://geni.us/7YWYo
➡️ Meta Orion Augmented Reality Glasses: https://geni.us/AQfrq
➡️ Fifth Generation Snap Spectacles with AR: https://geni.us/dm9jGW
➡️ Pico 4 Ultra VR/MR alternative to Quest: https://geni.us/5KqHd
➡️ Trailer for “Submerged” – Apple’s first Immersive Video short film for Vision Pro: https://geni.us/NgaXmr
➡️ Severance returns to Apple TV+ 17th January 2025: https://geni.us/Ajmn
➡️ Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video deal: https://geni.us/S8xAke
➡️ NothingOS 3: https://geni.us/iMBMAX
➡️ Nothing Ear (Open): https://geni.us/cSOAr
➡️ Samsung Developer Conference – OneUI 7: https://geni.us/WQkeR3C
➡️ Honor Magic V3 foldable: https://geni.us/jAeBKX
➡️ Honor Magic Pen: https://geni.us/UjWx
➡️ Bonkers Honor 100W wireless charger: https://geni.us/Y648a
➡️ Nintendo Alarm Clock – Alarmo: https://geni.us/WToEBwT
➡️ Clock-sized Casio retro A158W watch: https://geni.us/lAM72jx

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
57 min