First, Last, Everything Tom Hitchins of Byte Review
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Sep 8, 2025 Tom Hitchins, YouTuber behind Byte Review, creates stunning tech videos with a love for Apple design and Japanese culture. He shares insights from his creative journey, including his early obsession with the Game Boy Advance SP and his latest gadget, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which enhances his content creation. Tom reflects on the narrative brilliance of BioShock, showcasing the impact of storytelling in gaming. He also dives into the fascinating history of the 1986 Buick Riviera's touchscreen technology, revealing how it paved the way for today's infotainment systems.
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How Byte Review Began
- Tom started making YouTube videos because he watched YouTube constantly and wanted to be involved.
- He made a cheap Lumia 435 review while at college and learned filming on the job.
Just Start — Don't Wait For Perfect
- Start creating even if your work looks bad at first because style develops over time.
- You won't get anywhere waiting for perfection, so buy a camera and iterate.
Aesthetic Identity Grew Organically
- Tom let Japanese design and Studio Ghibli aesthetics inform his tech channel style over time.
- Embracing color and personal taste made his channel visually distinctive and helped it grow.