Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Dangerous Phone Wallpapers, the Oft-Delayed Pixel 4a, & an iPad-Designed iMac?
Jun 12, 2020
Dive into a chaotic tech world where a smartphone wallpaper is bricking Android phones! Explore the anticipation around the delayed Pixel 4a, set to challenge budget smartphones like the iPhone SE. Discover exciting rumors about a sleek, iPad-designed iMac that promises improved functionality. Plus, enjoy a humorous account of testing Tesla's auto-summoning feature. Conclude with a Q&A session that addresses consumer strategies for smartphone upgrades and the implications of tech sponsorships.
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Tesla Filming Antics
- Brandon had to jump in front of a moving Tesla multiple times for a video about Tesla's self-driving features.
- Marques Brownlee and Brandon also summoned two Teslas simultaneously, resulting in a near-collision.
Bricking Wallpaper
- A specific phone wallpaper bricked Android phones, prompting investigation by Mrwhosetheboss.
- Many users on Twitter reported bricked phones after using the wallpaper.
One Pixel's Impact
- The bricking wallpaper issue stemmed from one pixel with a luminance value exceeding Android's limit due to a rounding error during color conversion.
- The image's Profoto RGB color profile, wider than Android's sRGB, contributed to the problem.