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?).

➡️ Mark’s Vision Pro livestream Q&A replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjuqUSnMdC0

➡️ Juno, the unofficial YouTube client from Christian Selig, ex-developer of now-defunct Apollo app for Reddit: https://christianselig.com/2024/02/introducing-juno/

➡️ 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 [email protected].

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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!

➡️ Honor V2 Porsche special edition: https://geni.us/hcsnW

➡️ 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:

- 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

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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

➡️ 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

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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

➡️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 [email protected].

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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!

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

• https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/move

• https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/gb/headphones/beoplay-h95

• https://www.moft.us/products/origami-ipad-folio?variant=40025721471063

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_Inspiron_Mini_Series

• https://store.steampowered.com/app/246580/The_Typing_of_The_Dead_Overkill/

• https://www.grams28.com/products/154-city-pack

• https://ee.co.uk/tv/apple-tv-4k

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/CAFELE-Cable-100W-Super-Charging/dp/B0BK83GW8R

• https://uk.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-nexode-65w-usb-c-gan-charger-3-ports-wall-charger

• https://uk.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-145w-25000mah-power-bank-for-laptop-3-ports-power-bank

• https://www.elago.com/collections/airpods-pro-2-case-elago/products/cassette-tape-case-for-airpods-pro-2-2-colors

• https://hidratespark.com

• https://play.date

• https://playbackbone.com

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C7442GM7

• 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

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYYtFRPy9iA

• https://us.tonies.com/pages/toniebox

• http://yotoplay.com

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

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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

• https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4LC0qZiNew

• https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/nothings-imessage-app-was-a-security-catastrophe-taken-down-in-24-hours/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byfWscC87Vg

• https://cindori.com/sensei

• https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-creator-of-mini-pc-2-0-era#/

• https://ayaneo.com/product/AYANEO-SLIDE.html

• https://www.gpd.hk/gpdwin4

• https://www.gpd.hk/gpdg1graphics

• https://www.8bitdo.com/apple/

• https://nuphy.com

• https://www.aqara.com/eu/product/presence-sensor-fp2/

• https://uk.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-hub-2

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BN1FG971

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZ5SP6JV

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C5WPR68H

• https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/q-acoustics-qb12.html

• https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergency-sos-via-satellite-for-an-additional-free-year/

• https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/11/new-apple-pay-feature-helps-users-access-account-information-more-conveniently/

• https://testflight.apple.com/join/EEFFsOzJ

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGhcSupkNs8

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

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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

• https://www.sunbirdapp.com

• https://www.beeper.com

• https://github.com/beeper/self-host

• https://bluebubbles.app

• https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/

• https://nothing.community/d/2812-nothing-os-25-open-beta-2-phone-2

• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-16/sonos-plans-to-cut-jobs-as-it-prepares-push-into-headphones?leadSource=uverify wall

• https://investors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2022/Sonos-Announces-Acquisition-of-Mayht-Holding-BV/default.aspx

• https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/roam

• https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/10/qualcomm-s7-and-s7-pro-gen-1-sound-platforms-unleash-next-level-

• https://hu.ma.ne

• https://www.oneplus.com/uk/open

• https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket-3

• https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-9m3

• https://www.steamdeck.com/en/

• 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 [email protected].

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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

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm3O4gTzYWQ

• https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUVQ3AM/A/usb-c-to-magsafe-3-cable-2-m-space-black

• https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MM6F3AM/A/polishing-cloth

• 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 [email protected].

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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

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Thermoscan-7-IRT6520-Thermometer/dp/B00NVMIO02

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pip-Boy

• https://www.spigen.com/products/iphone-15-series-case-classic-c1-magfit

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWNanvge-Ww

• https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/actuallyquitenicerob

• https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/actuallyquitenicerob/1987283631365460/

• https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/6236169136472090/

• https://twitter.com/bobovr_official/status/1711340031514947865

• https://playbackbone.com/gb/products/backbone-one-usb-c/

• https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/speakers/portable_speakers/soundlink_mini_ii_special.html#v=soundlink_mini_ii_special_triple_black

• https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/ysp-2200/index.html

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073GHBJFD

• https://www.monopolylifesized.com

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

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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

• https://x.com/vittortech/status/1705757332456505428

• https://snailedit.dev/2023/08/25/alex-hay-apps.html\\

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C1BW91XH

• https://intl.cmf.tech

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH24S9wzcQ0

• http://echoframes.com

• https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/panos-panay-joins-amazon-devices-and-services

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYUEQ0SyOyE

• https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-24-touch-usb-c-hub-monitor-p2424ht/apd/210-bhsk/monitors-monitor-accessories

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q09j-y05Prw

• https://www.ray-ban.com/uk/discover-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses/clp

• Cool metal MagSafe sticker:

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097CGPZV3/

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BHLH2BKX

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086YYWL4T/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9AvvpkIHbs

• https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MUFG2ZM/A/usb-c-to-sd-card-reader

• 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 [email protected].

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