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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May 8, 2026 • 1h 54min
Apple is Paying for Apple Intelligence
They dig into Apple paying iPhone buyers over limited AI features and a Bloomberg scoop about picking different AI models for Siri and images. Conversation jumps to Google Home Gemini getting smarter with multi-step requests and desktop smart-home beta features. There are lively tech tangents: modular camera MagSafe gear, travel battery hacks, a viral chess photo, sports playoff excitement, and a goofy partner-style tech game.
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May 1, 2026 • 1h 37min
Are These Apple’s Next Products?
They unpack rumors of Apple’s next devices, from an iPhone Ultra foldable to speculative smart glasses, AirPods with AI features, and a home robot. Conversation jumps to Samsung’s leaked smart glasses, Google’s AI try-on and icon redesign, and the idea of an OpenAI smartphone. The segment closes with trivia and quick takes on streaming and multiview TV features.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 25min
Your 22 Questions for Waveform Answered!
A rapid-fire Q and A spree covering browser takes, federated socials and why vertical tabs feel like a basketball play. Tech repair memories and broken review gear make for nostalgic mishaps. They riff on scripting workflows, weather obsessions, and which vintage phone bodies deserve a comeback. Quick trivia, production logistics, and offbeat favorites wrap up the conversation.
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Apr 24, 2026 • 1h 28min
Tim Cooked and Now it's John's Ternus!
Tim Cook moves to chairman and John Ternus takes over, sparking talk about Apple’s future product direction and hardware focus. Pixel laptop and Pixel Glow lighting rumors surface alongside Gemini integrations. Platform updates and leaks appear, from YouTube’s Shorts controls to a mysterious Fitbit sighting. Legal dramas and bold camera accessories add drama before a quick trivia closer.
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Apr 17, 2026 • 1h 24min
Gadget Prices Are Getting Ridiculous
They argue about rising phone and tablet prices and what that means for buyers. They test a super-light iPhone Air and compare camera workflows and lens collabs. Google’s move to punish back-button hijacking and a new desktop search/chat tool get covered. Weird pivots from brands, an 8K action camera with a big sensor, and 3D-printed golf clubs spark lively tangents.
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Apr 10, 2026 • 1h 57min
You're Using Tabs Wrong
They dig into stunning Artemis II photos and why NASA chose specific cameras for space imaging. They debate Chrome's new vertical tabs and how browser UI choices shape workflows. They unpack Anthropic's Project Glasswing and the risks of overly powerful AI models. They also cover the curious case of a Japan-only Pixel 10a and Samsung Messages being shut down.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 47min
MKBHD's Top 5 Apps of All Time!
They debate Apple's Mac Pro decision and what it means for pro users. They unpack an Anthropic code leak and Google finally letting you change old Gmail usernames. Each person shares their all-time top mobile apps and near-miss favorites. The show finishes with rapid-fire tech news, developer talk about Swift on Android, wearable valuations, and a trivia round.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 38min
Is Flighty a Top 5 App of All Time?
They dig into WWDC rumors and talk about a possible standalone Siri app and Apple Intelligence plans. Ads in Apple Maps and the privacy vs usefulness tradeoffs get debated. A deep look at Flighty highlights why third-party flight trackers shine. They compare Windows laptops to Apple Silicon and unpack Instagram ending E2EE and rising short-form commerce.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 29min
Did Anything Change with AirPods Max 2?
They debate what the AirPods Max 2 actually changed, including ANC, chips, colors, and studio-use tradeoffs. Rivian R2 test rides and Tesla Cyber Cab sightings come up. SXSW stories and fan moments provide lively anecdotes. NVIDIA DLSS 5 and generative texture talk explore futuristic graphics. New mice and controllers, plus Apple buying MotionVFX, round out the tech chatter.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 6min
Live at SXSW 2026: Can They Convince Marques to Shoot 24fps?
Live show highlights include Rivian R2 pricing and impressions plus speculation on R3 and EV market strategy. Rumors about Apple foldables, touchscreen MacBooks, and MacBook naming stir debate. Discussions cover local AI, privacy risks, Gemini on phones, and AI content vs human craft. Audience trivia, autonomous vehicles, quirky CES finds, and a frame-rate debate for tech videos keep things lively.
