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Mark and Rob discuss the latest tech news, rumours and half-truths with a good helping of British sarcasm.
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Saturday Mar 19, 2022
Saturday Mar 19, 2022
It's time for Rob and Mark to give you their full opinion of the Apple spring 2022 event, with the benefit of more than a week of mulling the whole thing over. An obscure 70s band and Rob's homebrew HomePod make an appearance too, because, well, this is Eight or Sixteen.
Links
- Lunar - make your external display feel more Apple-like with keyboard controls:
- Or if you prefer to roll your own:
- Eve Spectrum Glossy 4K display:
- Alienware 34” OLED display:
- Dell 27” 4K UltraSharp with 3 year warranty and zero dead pixel policy:
- HUAWEI MateView 4K aluminium display - £449 upfront with coupon AGSG10MNTMAR, but £100 cashback offer currently (see below):
- HUAWEI £100 cashback (UK):
- Samsung S22 - guaranteed £200 trade-in value for any Android phone in any condition when purchasing a new S22 (not S22+ or Ultra), plus 1yr Disney+ and Galaxy Buds Pro:
- iPod Dock Bluetooth 5.0 adaptor:
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
It's nearly Apple Event time! In today's show, Rob and Mark look forward to the 'Peek performance' event on March 8th, Mark reveals his experience with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Rob gives us an insight into his search for a new keyboard.
Links
- Logitech POP Keys: https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/products/keyboards/pop-keys-wireless-mechanical.html
- reMarkable 2: https://remarkable.com
- Moonlander keyboard: https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
- Logitech G703 mouse: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g703-wireless-gaming-mouse.html
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
In this week's episode, Mark reveals his big news, Rob gives us a peek inside his fridge, and we finally hear what happened to Mark's Surface Laptop.
Links
- Mark’s Skillshare Final Cut course:
- reMarkable digital note taking device:
- Reddit dedicated to games running on e-ink devices:
- Moto g200 5G budget Android with comedically long 20.5:9 aspect ratio 144hz refresh rate display:
- Galaxy S22 series early adopter perks (UK):
- Free Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds until 05/04/2022:
- 12 Months free Disney+ with purchase of new Galaxy device until 22/04/2022 (although the coupon is valid until 11/06/2023):
- Sony Link Buds (donut-shaped always-on transparency mode true wireless earbuds):
- Xbox Series X-shaped Mini Fridge preorder (UK):
- ChromeOS Flex (repurpose your old MacBook that you can’t install Monterey on, or recent Windows laptop you can’t be bothered to fix, as a Chromebook):
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
In today's episode, we're joined by the awesome Doc Ayomide. Tune in to hear us talk tech, mental health, phones without cases, waking up to Tim Cook, what it's like to write thousands of words on an iPhone, and much more. Yes, it's another random one.
Links
- Find Doc Ayomide:
- Website: https://docayomide.com
- Newsletter: https://join.docayomide.com/
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/docayomide
- Online playable version of DOS QBasic Gorillas (done in Javascript):
- Nebo App:
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
In this episode, Rob reveals his current tech setup and what new goodies might be in store for 2022. Mark also tries to explain why he's moved his 24" iMac to the kitchen and is rendered speechless by Rob's latest find.
Links
- Amagami Ham Ham
- Tea MagSafe headphone amp/DAC
- SwitchResX
- What Hi-Fi interview with Gary Greaves regarding Bluetooth limitations:
- Richer Sounds
- LG ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 laptop with built-in tablet
- Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldy laptop
- Amazon Spain €415 (£350ish) AirPods Max Deal - 34% off RRP (may have expired by the time you read this)
- Donald Trump’s Twitter clone:
- Google’s 2022 Roadmap
- Rob’s HP Envy 34 Ultrawide Display (discontinued, but a decent buy if you can find one second hand/new old stock)
- LG CX 48” OLED TV
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
In the first show of 2022, Rob and Mark discuss some interesting products that have emerged from CES (including, yes, a weird 'old' MacBook Pro-like Dell XPS), their joint decision to ditch Sky TV, and look back at a crazy first year of YouTubing and podcasting.
Links
- Throwboy cushions:
- GamesMaster:
- Xbox Mini Fridge:
- Targus Find My Backpack:
- Belkin Find My true wireless earbuds:
- Schlage HomeKey deadbolt:
- Belkin HomeKit Secure Video doorbell:
- Dell XPS 13 Plus:
- Dell Concept Pari magnetic webcam:
- Matter Smart Home standard:
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
It's the last show of the year, and we're joined by a special guest from the Discord server, Martin Kelly! We discuss Martin's awesome Apple museum and chat through our tech hopes and wishes for 2022.
Links
- The Photo Show: https://britishtechnetwork.com/photo
- LMUG: https://www.lmug.org.uk/
- Majikman Quiz
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
In this week's episode, Mark has some big personal news, Rob succeeds in helping Mark cope with that personal news (from a tech standpoint), and, as always, many rabbit holes are explored.
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Links
- Hans Zimmer / Zane Lowe Apple Music interview: https://music.apple.com/post/1598019764
- Eufy SpaceView non-internet connected baby monitor: https://us.eufylife.com/collections/baby-monitor
- Eufy Solo IndoorCam P24 Pan and Tilt camera: https://www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-Assistant-Compatibility-Tracking/dp/B0856W45VL/
- Ewan Sheep: https://sweetdreamers.co.uk
- Hatch nightlight/noise generator: https://www.hatch.co
- Fisher Price Lumalou - "gamify" bedtime routine: https://www.fisher-price.com/en-us/product/lumalou-0-5-soother-sle-gld09
- Glow Baby app (with useful Apple Watch complication): https://glowing.com/apps
- Vector Robot: https://www.digitaldreamlabs.com
- Mini Replica Dyson and other household appliances for small people: https://www.casdon.com/product-category/little-helper/
- MOTU M2 audio interface: https://motu.com/en-us/products/m-series/m2/
- Shure SM7B: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b
- DBX 286S channel strip (don't buy this): https://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/286s
- Julian Krause, audio interface review guy MOTU M2 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ednXYd1pA
- Peter McKinnon prints: https://www.petermckinnon.com/prints
- Lego Land Rover Defender: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/land-rover-defender-42110
- Deliveroo Plus free for a year with Prime: https://deliveroo.co.uk/amazon-prime
- Amazon Photo storage (everyone with an Amazon account gets 5GB free, Prime members have unlimited, uncompressed, full-resolution photo storage for as long as you renew your Prime subscription): https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=13234696011
- Ray-Ban Stories (aka Zuckerbans): https://www.ray-ban.com/uk/discover-ray-ban-stories/clp
- Neewer photography gear: https://neewer.com
- Fiido electric bike: https://www.fiido.com
- Specific model: https://www.fiido.com/collections/d-series/products/fiido-d4s
- Dyson vacuum cleaner with lasers in it: https://www.dyson.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/sticks/dyson-v15-stick/dyson-v15-detect-absolute-yellow-iron
- Pete's Pirate Life: https://www.instagram.com/petespiratelife
Saturday Nov 27, 2021
Saturday Nov 27, 2021
After meandering aimlessly into a cul-de-sac of early 90s kids TV shows that featured crap, early versions of VR (and Craig Charles), Rob and Mark discuss the Metaverse, what Apple might do next, and Rob's happy bottom.
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
We've got a guest! Freelance writer, Shortcuts extraordinaire, and Discord crew member, Justin Cox, joins Rob and Mark to talk through the best Apple releases of the year, Ted Lasso, Shortcuts, and Mark's well-travelled 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Links
Justin's website: https://justincox.com
Follow Justin on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/justincox
The Writing Cooperative: https://writingcooperative.com
Matthew Cassinelli's website: https://www.matthewcassinelli.com
Justin's mention on Matthew Cassinelli's podcast: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/matthewcassinelli
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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 Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com