Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast WTF Happened in 2025 - Waveform Rewind
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Dec 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, sharing hands-on impressions and its unique features. They discuss the discontinuation of the Ford F-150 Lightning and recap Rivian's recent autonomy showcase. A quirky debate about social media apps, including Instagram's new TV app, leads to entertaining predictions for the coming year. Finally, they reflect on the accuracy of their past tech predictions while navigating some spicy trivia. It's a lively wrap-up of the year’s tech highlights!
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Reels On The Big Screen
- Instagram released a TV app (currently Fire TV) that brings Reels to the big screen for shared viewing.
- Marques and crew note TV viewing adds a social dimension that could be slightly valuable despite short‑form concerns.
OpenAI × Disney: Sora Powers Content
- OpenAI partnered with Disney for a $1B deal to use Sora, enabling Disney-generated content and short-form generative feeds on Disney+.
- Marques is concerned about Disney characters being misused by the internet when opened to generative models.
CC: Gemini Inside Your Inbox
- Google's CC in Labs plugs Gemini into calendar, Gmail, and Drive to give a morning briefing and act as an email-interactable assistant.
- It can send replies and become a chat interface tied directly to your inbox.