Eight or Sixteen

"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 contact@eightorsixteen.com.

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

“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 contact@eightorsixteen.com.

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

“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 contact@eightorsixteen.com.

 

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

"He loves to get his otoscope out"

In this episode, Mark and Rob dive into Apple’s latest reveals, from the new iPhone 16 line up (the good and the bad), to the AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10. Are any of Apple latest launches really worth it?

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

 

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

“We all remember the Flappy Birds”

In this episode, Mark is back from his travels and shares insights from IFA and a Huawei or Honor event. Rob discusses his recent tech purchases, including the delayed Magic V3. The guys also dive into Apple's recent iPhone event and they guys discuss the return of a fan favourite app coming next year...

 

Links

- Honor Magic V3 bendyphone launched:
    - https://www.honor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic-v3/
- HUAWEI Mate XT triple bendy phone launched:
    - https://consumer.huawei.com/cn/phones/mate-xt-ultimate-design/
- Otterbox case for iPhone 16 with comedy Camera Control cutout:
    - https://www.otterbox.co.uk/en-gb/iphone-16-pro-max-case-grey/77-96134.html
- New Beats iPhone cases:
    - https://www.beatsbydre.com/uk/accessories/phone-cases/beats-iphone-16-plus-magsafe-case/MCFJ4/iphone16-riptideblue
- B&O H100 - £1,299 headphones!!
    - https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/gb/headphones/beoplay-h100
- DJI Neo - compact, affordable drone that can take off and land from your palm, and follow you about without the need for a remote:
    - https://www.dji.com/uk/neo
- Probably better than the Hover X1 by Zero that was all the rage last year:
    - https://us.hoverair.com/products/hoverair-x1-self-flying-camera-combo
- WhatsApp turning into Beeper:
    - https://about.fb.com/news/2024/09/an-update-on-how-were-building-safe-and-secure-third-party-chats-for-users-in-europe/
- New Reeder “universal timeline” app, similar to Tapestry:
    - https://reederapp.com
- Tapestry by The Iconfactory:
    - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/project-tapestry
- Polycam 3D scanner app for iPhone Pro and Android users with LiDAR-equipped devices:
    - https://poly.cam
- Flappy Bird is coming back to iPhone after a 10 year hiatus:
    - https://flappybird.org

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com

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

“It will call emergency services for you if it thinks you have died”

In this episode, Mark dives into his latest tech adventures, including a hands-on with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Surface Laptop 7. Rob shares the mishaps of a blown TV and his holiday in the Peak District, where he tested some new Insta360 gear. Plus, they discuss the latest Google controversy and Apple rumours, including the potential of an Apple TV-sized Mac mini and what’s next for the iPhone 16…

 

 

Links

➡️ Mark’s Surface Laptop 7 review: https://geni.us/sBLF

➡️ Mark’s comedically big TCL 98” C805K Mini LED TV video: https://geni.us/WqQz

55” LG B4 OLED TV with Dolby Vision at Costco (sadly the price has gone up to £849 since this show was recorded): https://geni.us/FP24a43

➡️ SnapGrip MagSafe battery pack/physical shutter button: https://geni.us/CEaAHY

➡️ MagBak MagSafe cases and accessories: https://geni.us/DRvrOn

➡️ WALLFID MagSafe wallet with elasticated sides that accommodates a Samsung portable SSD: https://geni.us/5RkS

➡️ Short USB-C cable with 90-degree end: https://geni.us/t2wA2Ab

➡️ Native Union Stow sleeve for iPad/Magic Keyboard: https://geni.us/gJxSPi

➡️ SODI MagSafe Continuity Camera monitor mount/stand: https://geni.us/vy9p1

➡️ Belkin Auto-Tracking 360 degree pan, 90 degree tilt DockKit stand: https://geni.us/ZDMirQC

➡️ Insta360 Flow Pro DockKit compatible gimbal: https://geni.us/RHTBgTw

➡️ Halide camera app with true RAW mode: https://geni.us/2x4viUq

➡️ First HomeKey compatible Smart Lock that works with eurocylinder - Aqara U200: https://geni.us/B7OGt

➡️ Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor: https://geni.us/4G0PR

➡️ SwitchBot Universal Remote: https://geni.us/gYXtZdE

➡️ Nest thermostat 4th gen: https://geni.us/x2w4erf

➡️ CMF by Nothing Phone 1: https://geni.us/KHeK

➡️ Playdate pizza box case: https://geni.us/OfVa

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com

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

“It’s… uhh… Matt Berry.”

In this episode, Mark covers his recent trip to the OnePlus event in Milan, showcasing the Nord 4 and CMF products. Rob and Mark discuss Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked, including the Fold6 and Flip6, and the Nokia 3210 reboot. They also touch on Apple rumours and new public betas. There is also talks of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit and speculations about the Apple Watch X...

 

Links

➡️ OnePlus Nord 4: https://geni.us/JPYOuXi 

➡️ CMF Phone 1: https://geni.us/1T4xj7N 

➡️ CMF Buds Pro 2: https://geni.us/LAuzUtA 

➡️ CMF Watch Pro 2: https://geni.us/WzCOBe8 

➡️ Honor Magic V3 - register for a chance to try one out for a month: https://geni.us/f4lgzO 

➡️ Dyson OnTrac Headphones with collapsible case: https://geni.us/lEZe3 

➡️ Cambridge Audio P100 with Matt Berry as the built-in voiceover: https://geni.us/IMYQ

➡️ Matt Berry: https://geni.us/dMow3Xb

➡️ Mark Ellis Creator Diary channel: https://geni.us/t19dUvk 

➡️ SnapGrip MagSafe camera/battery case: https://geni.us/vaWqO 

➡️ Nokia Lumia 1020 camera grip throwback: https://geni.us/Vlbj9 

➡️ Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit: https://geni.us/ZlrtL3D 

➡️ Nokia 3210 Reboot: https://geni.us/2cNLHCT 

➡️ HMD Skyline Nokia Lumia-esque phone: https://geni.us/SNc7w 

➡️ Square Home Launcher - Windows Phone UI for Android: https://geni.us/GAaPj 

➡️ Launcher10 - an alternative Windows Phone launcher option for Android: https://geni.us/gnAkL 

➡️ Tinypod - turn your old Apple Watch into a tiny iPod: https://geni.us/NegQMgf 

➡️ Cake - turn your old Apple Watch into a tiny Rabbit R1: https://geni.us/wxxEHtd

 

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com

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

"This is the most orange thing on planet Earth"

In this episode, Mark shares highlights from his recent holiday, including a review of the Insta360 GO 3S and a Tesla road trip in Scotland. Rob and Mark also discuss upcoming tech events like Samsung Unpacked and Prime Day, as well as the anticipated launch of the Pixel 9. Rob covers the arrival of the Rabbit R1 and its security flaws, alongside a look at the very cute little game...

Links

➡️ Meta Ray-Bans: https://geni.us/YZynPT 

➡️ Insta360 GO 3S: https://geni.us/ADQf 
➡️ Insta360 dongle to offload footage straight to phone/laptop/SD card/charge: https://geni.us/tbv9d 

➡️ Sony Xperia 1 VI: https://geni.us/ntoJ04n 

➡️ Sonos Ace headphones: https://geni.us/MUcC 

➡️ Logitech Combo Touch iPad keyboard case: https://geni.us/HFA6Qe 

➡️ Logitech Keys To-Go travel keyboard: https://geni.us/l3ZZE 

➡️ North Coast 500: https://geni.us/dIfJIus 

➡️ Beats Pill: https://geni.us/HJnkBZ 

➡️ CMF by Nothing Phone: https://geni.us/qAlS6XR 

➡️ Perplexity furore / AI eating its own tail: https://geni.us/AgJd6yb 

➡️ Hello Kitty Happiness Parade rhythm game £1.75 on Switch until 10th July 2024: https://geni.us/r9sExk 

 

Free for Netflix users on iOS and Android:

➡️ Android: https://geni.us/J0xqEw 

➡️ iOS: https://geni.us/iYkzX 

 

➡️ Abigail Osborn Gonna Get Over You song from Hello Kitty game: https://geni.us/OK2gC 

➡️ Deep dive into the production of the above track: https://geni.us/F0uLIaH 

➡️ New Bobby Fingers video, “Fabio and the Goose”: https://geni.us/thnL 

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com

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

“Craig’s Hair Helmet”

This week Mark and Rob dive into Marks latest trip to France and dissect Apple's WWDC24 event, which was, as always, impressively shot "entirely" on an iPhone. They break down all the new features in macOS, iOS, and visionOS. Plus, they give their thoughts on Craig Federighi's iconic segues...

Links

➡️Honor 200 Pro phone: https://geni.us/7Q6R

➡️LoverOfTech Ben being too cool at the Honor 200 launch event in Paris: https://geni.us/BuWJ

➡️Microsoft Recall recalled: https://geni.us/oVc6DJA

➡️Apple WWDC24 replay if you missed it: https://geni.us/odlBpBW

➡️Dark Matter on Apple TV+: https://geni.us/XWTTkI

➡️Immersed VR for using Quest 3 in a similar fashion to Vision Pro with your Mac or PC:https://geni.us/KsFqo

➡️Canon RF and RF-S STM Dual Fisheye lenses for Spatial Photography: https://geni.us/eCC1b

➡️BlackMagic URSA Cine Immersive Spatial Video camera: https://geni.us/VDA0

➡️Rectangle Window Management: https://geni.us/T2kJj3h

➡️Otter AI transcription: https://geni.us/kWmF9rO

➡️MyScript Calculator handwritten sums app (now Sherlocked by MathNotes): https://geni.us/A7jl

➡️Squeezy Bezel Animation in iOS 18: https://geni.us/qggAI

➡️Lairy Orange silicone Whoop bands now available: https://geni.us/1DAxk

➡️Tim Cook Magic Mouse moment during Marques Brownlee interview: https://geni.us/TVZBH9

 

 

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com

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

“I’d feel like I was in hospital”

In this episode, Mark recounts his trip to Computex in Taipei, sharing his highlights of the Snapdragon Insider event. Rob and Mark dive into Mark's latest tech gear, including the surprising switch from a 13-inch M4 iPad Pro to the smaller 11-inch version. They also discuss the debut of the Eight Sleep Night 4 and its potential impact on their sleep quality.

On the automotive front, Mark talks about his new Range Rover Sport and the launch of his new content brand, Mark Ellis Motors. Plus, they touch on the fate of ICQ, Proton Pass's new desktop app, and the latest from CMF by Nothing. 

Links

➡️ Mark Ellis Motors:

https://www.instagram.com/markellismotors/

https://www.tiktok.com/@markellismotors

➡️ Assassin’s Creed Mirage out now, launch price £22.99: https://geni.us/nI0O8PM

➡️ Huawei Matebook 14 laptop: https://geni.us/Bmqd0X

➡️ New EightSleep 4 smart mattress topper: https://geni.us/UAVscA

➡️ RIP ICQ - shutting down June 26th: https://geni.us/uiOCdXA

➡️ Bartender app sold to a company called Applause, privacy concerns: https://geni.us/baQ0

➡️ Bartender alternatives:

Vanilla: https://geni.us/udTiLFR

Ice: https://geni.us/WiLYs

➡️ Little Snitch: https://geni.us/lBcz

➡️ ProtonPass macOS and Linux desktop apps: https://geni.us/m9zyFU

➡️ CMF by Nothing phone teaser: https://geni.us/tn3go

➡️ Mr Mobile Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhone: https://geni.us/wBvlLAk

➡️ M-Con prototype iPhone game controller case: https://geni.us/VrBeqAO

➡️ Tiny Pod - turns Apple Watch into a tiny iPod: https://geni.us/PyFAQ5

➡️ Cake - turns Apple Watch into a tiny Rabbit R1 lookalike: https://geni.us/RQvy7po

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com

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