Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
MKBHD
A tech podcast for the gadget lovers and tech heads among us from the mind of Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD. MKBHD has made a name for himself on YouTube reviewing everything from the newest smartphones to cameras to electric cars. Pulling from over 10 years of experience covering the tech industry, MKBHD and co-hosts Andrew Manganelli and David Imel will keep you informed and entertained as they take a deep dive into the latest and greatest in tech and what deserves your hard earned cash. New episodes every week. Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4
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Nov 6, 2026 • 1h 40min
Instagram Wants to be YouTube Now?
Instagram enters the long-form video race, reigniting debates about creator pay, platform sameness, and whether anyone can really challenge YouTube. The discussion turns to Google’s school search restrictions and AI-powered learning, plus ChatGPT’s growing reach. They also review Apple’s OLED iPad mini and experimental touchscreen MacBook Pro, before recounting a hilarious studio-wide hunt for a missing accessory.
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Oct 30, 2026 • 2h 2min
Is The "PROLED" Macbook Any Good?
Ellis Rovin, a technology contributor and producer on the Waveform team, joins a spooky conversation about Arc Browser’s unexpected shutdown and the browsers inspired by its legacy. The panel investigates iPhone Duo display failures, debates telephoto versus ultrawide cameras, and examines Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro. Ellis also reveals how rooting smart TVs can remove ads, tracking, and bloatware, plus his custom private streaming setup.
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Oct 23, 2026 • 2h 2min
Introducing Tesla Roadster... Again
The iPhone Duo gets a week-long reality check, from app optimization and multitasking to cameras, accessories, and the quirks of Touch ID. Tesla’s revived Roadster brings rocket thrusters, fan-car tricks, and plenty of unanswered questions. Porsche’s Mission S offers a strikingly different vision of performance and prestige.
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Oct 16, 2026 • 1h 32min
Apple Homeview, Microsoft Surface Ultra, and Fitbit Edge. It's TECHtober.
TECHtober brings a flood of new hardware. Apple’s HomeView sparks debate over smart-home ambition, pricing, design, and personalized profiles, while its expanding ecosystem gets a closer look. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra aims at creators with serious local AI power and an eye-watering price. Fitbit Edge revives the affordable screened tracker, prompting a discussion about battery life, product confusion, and when smartwatches belong on your wrist.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 1h 50min
The 2026 Smartphone Awards Discussion Episode
The 2026 smartphone awards take shape amid fierce debates over camera quality, battery life, design, value, foldables, and the year’s biggest breakthroughs and disappointments. The discussion also covers Galaxy S26 price hikes, Apple’s rumored smart home expansion, iPhone production challenges, and the fallout for tech journalism. Finally, they explore why modern MMOs are embracing nostalgia, progression, and social-showoff culture.
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Oct 6, 2026 • 1h 14min
How to Start a Podcast (Then vs Now) w/Alex Goldman
Alex Goldman, the journalist and narrative audio creator behind Reply All, Hyperfixed, and Amityvilleville, joins for a lively look at podcasting’s past and present. They trace his path from IT and radio to investigative storytelling, unpack how audiences discover shows, and explore the challenge of starting over in a crowded, algorithm-driven market. Plus: YouTube, premium communities, broken chapters, bizarre tech, and a typing challenge.
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Oct 2, 2026 • 1h 42min
The Xiaomi Fold and New Meta VR Glasses
A remarkably thin Xiaomi foldable sparks debate over whether big-screen phones are finally ready for the mainstream. The discussion also covers Meta’s new Ray-Ban glasses and lightweight VR headset, AI agents that shop and manage calendars, and the privacy risks of giving them control. Plus, Nothing’s latest headphones, Tesla’s delayed Roadster, Dyson’s bizarre camera toothbrush, and possible Apple home hardware.
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Sep 25, 2026 • 1h 54min
The Worst Idea YouTube's Ever Had...
Ellis Rovin, a technology-focused media contributor and podcast producer, joins a lively discussion of Google’s confusing new laptops, Snapdragon’s split chip strategy, Motorola’s unusual flagship, blood-pressure wearables, Apple’s rumored smart-home hub and screenless fitness tracker, plus the OnePlus 16. The conversation ends with a fiery critique of YouTube’s algorithm-driven creator tools, dynamic thumbnails, AI search, and full-video testing.
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Sep 18, 2026 • 1h 40min
WTF is a Googlebook?
Techtember is packed: the iPhone 18 Pro gets a close look, from divisive colors and camera processing to sustained performance, battery life, and the missing 8K video feature. Googlebook aims to reinvent premium Chromebooks with Gemini and deeper phone integration. The conversation also explores Steam Frame, Meta’s rumored slim headset, Tesla’s rocket-powered Roadster ambitions, and an unforgettable 8-Vim keyboard challenge.
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Sep 15, 2026 • 1h 26min
YOUR Reactions to the iPhone Duo!
Dhruv Mohan, an Economic Times technology journalist, and Adrian Santos, the Spanish-language creator behind Tech Santos, weigh in on Apple’s new iPhone Duo. They discuss its foldable design, crease, cameras, heat, battery technology, pricing, multitasking, and whether it can replace a tablet. Public reactions, AirPods features, live translation, and Apple’s missing smart-home push round out the conversation.
