From camping to press events in China, this week Mark and Rob catch up whats been happening over the last month. They also delve into the latest Apple “Let Loose” Event and whether it was worth the wait... Links ➡️ Thomas the Technology Chap drops his drone in the sea: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F80x3LkgLjs ➡️ Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones: https://geni.us/beatsolo4uk ➡️ JBL Spinner BT Bluetooth Turntable: https://geni.us/bO4rFxO  ➡️ Teenage Engineering TP-7 field recorder: https://geni.us/gPkBLwM ➡️  Naim Uniti Atom:  https://geni.us/yBD0  ➡️  8bitdo C64-inspired keyboard: https://geni.us/EM8ut    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

Why does the S-Pen smell? This week, Mark and Rob answer similarly important questions, as well as why YouTubers perpetually declare that they’re switching from iPhone to Android. Mark also gives his verdict on the Whoop band and some insight into the behind-the-scenes of his growing business.   ➡️ Ultrahuman Ring: https://geni.us/Xs8fD ➡️ Whoop Band: https://geni.us/raKZTiB ➡️ Eight Sleep: https://geni.us/UAVscA ➡️ Check out Mark’s redesigned website: https://markellisreviews.com ➡️ Mark’s “Day in the life” series: https://www.youtube.com/@markelliscreator ➡️ “Buy Back Your Time” by Dan Martell book: https://geni.us/PnmJ ➡️ Bang and Olufsen Beocom Portal headset: https://geni.us/BXnRAg8 ➡️ Elago MagSafe wallet that looks like a Gameboy: https://geni.us/ZeKq ➡️ Reloptix Prescription lenses for Quest 3: https://geni.us/hjfdsM ➡️ Live TV app for Apple TV: https://geni.us/topPX 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

Eight or Sixteen is back after Mark’s trip to the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona. In this episode, Mark tells us all about his big trip to Apple HQ in Battersea and his opportunity to review the BMW IX2. Rob and Mark also give their verdict on the Nothing Phone (2a) and the latest release from Apple in the form of the M3 MacBook Air.   You can see Mark’s full review of both the Nothing Phone (2a) and M3 MacBook Air on the main channel now! 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

In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss the M3 iMac video fallout, fitness tech and they also explore the new Apple Vision Pro and question, is it just another headset, or is it something way more... (should they wear these tech masks in more episodes?). Links ➡️ Mark’s Vision Pro livestream Q&A replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjuqUSnMdC0 ➡️ Mark’s Vision Pro “one week later” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp3JYZxS53o ➡️ Mark Zuckerberg tries Vision Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/13/24072413/mark-zuckerberg-apple-vision-pro-review-quest-3 ➡️ Juno, the unofficial YouTube client from Christian Selig, ex-developer of now-defunct Apollo app for Reddit: https://christianselig.com/2024/02/introducing-juno/ ➡️ Rob was using Immersed on the Quest 3 to see Mark on StreamYard: https://immersed.com ➡️ BoboVR M3 Pro Quest 3 strap: Amazon - convenient but pricey: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BOBOVR-M3-Pro-Accessories-Compatible/dp/B0CJLG9SBR/ Direct - half the price, but shipped from China and often out of stock: https://www.bobovr.com/products/bobovr-m3-pro ➡️ Larq Self-Cleaning or Built-In Filter Water Bottle: https://www.livelarq.com ➡️ Borderlands Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgj7xBc3n-0 ➡️ Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design edition: https://www.hihonor.com/uk/shop/honor-magic-v2-rsr-porsche-design/ ➡️ Honor Magic6 Pro that Rob might get for £1: https://www.hihonor.com/uk/shop/new-launch/ ➡️ OnePlus Open foldable: https://www.oneplus.com/uk/oneplus-open ➡️ GameSir X2 gamepad with USB connection on the left - ideal for use with foldable phones: https://www.gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-x2s ➡️ GameSir G8 Galileo gamepad for phones (much better controller than the X2 but the USB is on the right, so no good for foldables): https://www.gamesir.hk/collections/gamepads/products/gamesir-g8-galileo ➡️ Backbone One gamepad for phones: https://playbackbone.com/gb/ ➡️ Return to Monkey Island game: https://returntomonkeyisland.com ➡️ GoCube Bluetooth Rubik’s Cube: https://particula-tech.com/?v=e4b09f3f8402 ➡️ Rubik’s Clock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik's_Clock ➡️ Rubik’s Magic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik's_Magic ➡️ Mark Fox Personal Trainer: https://www.fantasticalmrfox.com   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

In this episode, join Mark and Rob as they discuss everything from smartwatches and Google Assistant quirks to Apple's latest releases and the intriguing Vision Pro. Delve into their candid opinions on WatchOS, the Mint Green Pixel 8 Pro, and the Samsung Watch, along with insights on Fossil's exit from the smartwatch market. The conversation takes unexpected turns, providing a blend of humour and tech discoveries. Also stay tuned for Mark's upcoming Vision Pro unboxing on his main channel coming very soon!   Links ➡️ Honor V2 Porsche special edition: https://geni.us/hcsnW ➡️ Honor V2 preorder perks (technically possible to get it down from £1,799 to £1,099): https://geni.us/Gof4W ➡️ Tell them you’re trading in a phone by selecting the option before you add to cart (you don’t actually need to send it to them) - £200 off: https://geni.us/Gof4W ➡️ £300 coupon for registering before 1st March 2024: https://geni.us/rkCBg ➡️ Extra £100 off if you already own an Honor device: https://geni.us/wvu7r6   ➡️ Free Bang & Olufsen Beocom Portal headset worth £549 via redemption between 16th February-12th April 2024: https://geni.us/vB6wn https://geni.us/evvqXB - 66W fast charger included - 6 months accidental damage insurance ➡️ Nothing transparent USB-C cable: https://geni.us/3sTmK12 ➡️ Nothing SIM eject tool (only available in the box with a Nothing phone purchase or on eBay, not direct from Nothing): https://geni.us/gyaAA ➡️ Samsung Vegan Leather Case (not recommended!): https://geni.us/sk8AWH ➡️ Mint Green Pixel 8 Pro: https://geni.us/rFyL   To check how much space is being taken up by macOS Sonoma screensavers: - Fire up Finder, hit CMD+Shift+G then paste in this location: /Library/Application Support/com.apple.idleassetsd/ - Right-click, get info on “Customer” folder   ➡️ Walkabout Mini Golf Jim Henson’s Labyrinth DLC: https://geni.us/ril0hEG 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

In this episode Mark and Rob recap the big reveals from CES 2023. They discuss the Samsung Galaxy AI features in the new S24 series. Samsung is also promising 7 generations of Android updates, leading to speculation that this means 7 years of support. Other topics include Samsung's own smart ring to compete with the Lotus Ring that lets you control devices by pointing at them like a Jedi, the quirky rolling Ballie robot that Mark wonders if it actually does anything, and Mark's experiences attending CES - seeing the F1 safety car, staying in a massive Trump hotel suite, but somehow missing all the big product demos.   Links ➡️ Las Vegas Sphere: https://geni.us/wBgBj0u ➡️ Kohler $10,000 e-ink Toilet: https://geni.us/3drsb ➡️ MrMobile/Michael Fisher’s Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhone: https://geni.us/bzwLc5 ➡️ Ali Abdaal’s Lightmode keyboard: https://geni.us/7KcULuX ➡️ Naya modular keyboard: https://geni.us/hnOFFP ➡️ Monokei Series 2 keyboard: https://geni.us/ABYRPDA ➡️ Nomad E keyboard: https://geni.us/he3TiT ➡️ Rabbit R1 AI assistant: https://geni.us/iaEnGhq ➡️ Humane aiPin: https://geni.us/NjChkPv ➡️ Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: https://geni.us/YZynPT ➡️ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Replay: https://geni.us/h0Slqs Use code S24GW to get a free Watch6 when preordering any S24 series device by 25th January 2024 Preorder using the Samsung Store app (instead of the website) using coupon APP5 for an additional 5% off ➡️Circle to Search Google Gemini info: https://geni.us/HJTcS ➡️Jon Prosser’s “No-one cares about Vision Pro” video: https://geni.us/P8d8zDw ➡️ Lotus IR blaster ring: https://geni.us/lltZ9S 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

Mark and Rob get together to discuss Mark's CES plans, thoughts on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, and whether intriguing new accessories like the Magic Mouse and Clicks keyboard case are worth a look. Rob shares his experience switching to a new Mac, the tools and research involved in deciding, and the realities of upgrading his streaming gear. They also discuss audience feedback highlights from previous videos, Mark and Rob's ideas for building out their ultimate home studios, and more of the top tech news and gadgets on their radars. Links ➡️Mark’s Phone of the Year 2023 - Honor 90 - £399 512gb/12gb: https://geni.us/uwIFp7N ➡️Register for Samsung Unpacked 2024 for : https://geni.us/6ONe ➡️Magic Mouse MagSafe adaptor case thing: https://geni.us/LnMzV ➡️Weird chewy cat thing (Amagami Ham Ham) from CES2022: https://geni.us/CKV5Ss   Resources used in Rob’s M1/M1 Max/M2 Pro/M3/M3 Pro comparison:  Set alerts for refurbished machines on the Apple Store: https://geni.us/wDNqEUseful CPU specs: https://geni.us/7G1o3P1Benchmark repository: https://geni.us/i4AqBZEvery Mac database: https://geni.us/AIuuDr   ➡️Herman Miller Aeron chair: https://geni.us/rkIVj ➡️Third party Atlas headrest: https://geni.us/xvZobI ➡️Steelcase Gesture chair: https://geni.us/I4WfN4 ➡️Govee RGBICWW Floor Lamp: https://geni.us/dWhmoB ➡️Clicks - an iPhone case with a hardware keyboard built in, from Mr Mobile: https://geni.us/kheM 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

In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's AirPods Max experiment, what they both want to see from Apple in 2024, and they dig deep into Rob's amazing tech bag. Oh, and they reveal some VERY big news about Eight or Sixteen! Check out Eight or Sixteen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-xccEXki4hs Links Bose QuietComfort headphones: https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones.html#v=QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW Sonos Move speaker: https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/move B&O H95 headphones: https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/gb/headphones/beoplay-h95 Moft Snap Float iPad mini Origami Case: https://www.moft.us/products/origami-ipad-folio?variant=40025721471063 Dell Mini 9: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_Inspiron_Mini_Series Typing of the Dead: https://store.steampowered.com/app/246580/The_Typing_of_The_Dead_Overkill/ Grams28 154 Citypack MANBAG: https://www.grams28.com/products/154-city-pack EE Special Apple TV 4K https://ee.co.uk/tv/apple-tv-4k Cafele 100W retractable cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CAFELE-Cable-100W-Super-Charging/dp/B0BK83GW8R UGREEN 65W Charger: https://uk.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-nexode-65w-usb-c-gan-charger-3-ports-wall-charger UGREEN 25,000mAh Power Bank: https://uk.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-145w-25000mah-power-bank-for-laptop-3-ports-power-bank Elago AirPods Pro Casette Case: https://www.elago.com/collections/airpods-pro-2-case-elago/products/cassette-tape-case-for-airpods-pro-2-2-colors Hidrate Spark RGB Water Bottle: https://hidratespark.com Play Date: https://play.date Backbone One controller: https://playbackbone.com Magic Mouse Ergonomic Charging Case: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C7442GM7 Acasis DIY external SSD enclosure: https://www.acasis.com/collections/all-products/products/acasis-usb4-0-mobile-m-2-nvme-enclosure-40gbps-compatible-with-typec-thunderbolt-3-interface-solid-state-nvme-ssd-universal-tools?variant=43694516601061 Zizzle Zoundz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYYtFRPy9iA Toniebox Audio Player for kids: https://us.tonies.com/pages/toniebox Yoto Audiobook Player for kids: http://yotoplay.com 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

In this episode, Rob and Mark talk skateboards, Porsches, Jeff Bezos' face, and an unfortunate turn of events for Nothing. Links Correction from Rob: Louise did in fact know the open source alternative to Thunderbolt (Oculink) and had posted it in the chat, I just didn’t see it! Ali Abdaal Lightmode Keyboard: https://www.lightmode.com/products/coral-orange Sigma 16mm F1.4 lens: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/ Justin Hawkins Rides Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4LC0qZiNew Nothing/Sunbird security catastrophe: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/nothings-imessage-app-was-a-security-catastrophe-taken-down-in-24-hours/ JerryRigEverything / Casetify debacle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byfWscC87Vg Sensei macOS monitoring app (alternative to iStatMenus): https://cindori.com/sensei Ayaneo AM01 mini PC that looks like a retro Mac: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-creator-of-mini-pc-2-0-era#/ Ayaneo Slide: https://ayaneo.com/product/AYANEO-SLIDE.html GPD Win4 handheld PC that looks like a PS Vita: https://www.gpd.hk/gpdwin4 GPD GPU Oculink dock: https://www.gpd.hk/gpdg1graphics 8bitdo retro bluetooth controllers: https://www.8bitdo.com/apple/ NuPhy keyboards: https://nuphy.com Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor: https://www.aqara.com/eu/product/presence-sensor-fp2/ SwitchBot Hub 2: https://uk.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-hub-2 Rob’s new shelf: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BN1FG971 Rob’s 90-degree XLR adaptors to fix the front-facing jacks on the Moto M2: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZ5SP6JV Rob’s new KVM switch that can do 5K2K: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C5WPR68H Rob’s new comedically large QB12 Subwoofer in Gloss White: https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/q-acoustics-qb12.html Free Satellite SOS extended for iPhone 14 users (who registered their device prior to Nov 15) for another two, or two years from date of activation for new purchasers https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergency-sos-via-satellite-for-an-additional-free-year/ Banking Data in Apple Wallet now live for UK users: https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/11/new-apple-pay-feature-helps-users-access-account-information-more-conveniently/ Spatialify beta for encoding iPhone Spatial Video for Quest 3: https://testflight.apple.com/join/EEFFsOzJ Bobby Fingers’ Jeff Bezos Rowing Boat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGhcSupkNs8 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

In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's multiple trips to Battersea Power Station, the fallout from the M3 iMac video, and more - although there's an unlikely star of the show in this one, too (and probably a future co-host). Links Nothing Chats: https://nothing.tech/pages/nothing-chats Sunbird: https://www.sunbirdapp.com Beeper (hosted): https://www.beeper.com Beeper (self-hosted): https://github.com/beeper/self-host Blue Bubbles (self-hosted): https://bluebubbles.app Apple allegedly supporting RCS messaging standard next year: https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/ NothingOS 2.5 Beta available: https://nothing.community/d/2812-nothing-os-25-open-beta-2-phone-2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWj6XNE5ZM Sonos leaked email where CEO mentions move into headphones: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-16/sonos-plans-to-cut-jobs-as-it-prepares-push-into-headphones?leadSource=uverify wall Sonos bought an audio component miniaturisation expert Mayht last year: https://investors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2022/Sonos-Announces-Acquisition-of-Mayht-Holding-BV/default.aspx Sonos rugged speaker for the outdoors: https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/roam Qualcomm’s S7 and S7 Pro headphone chips that allow lossless streaming over Wi-Fi: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/10/qualcomm-s7-and-s7-pro-gen-1-sound-platforms-unleash-next-level- Humane AI Pin: https://hu.ma.ne OnePlus Open foldable: https://www.oneplus.com/uk/open DJI Pocket 3: https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket-3 Sony Alpha A9 III: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-9m3 Steam Deck OLED: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/ Bobo VR M3 Pro upgraded strap for Quest 3: https://www.bobovr.com/products/bobovr-m3-pro 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

In this episode, Rob and Mark dissect the 'Scary Fast' Apple event. And Rob spends the entire recording upside down in Streamyard. Brilliant. Links Apple Hallowe’en Event replay: https://events-delivery.apple.com/2409nbcxymeynatwojbbrjuhryomtudb/m3u8/vod_index-oXZvssLWyjfQDEQuVuCBHPWDywaNEipk.m3u8 Mark’s Pre-event livestream replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm3O4gTzYWQ Braided Space Black MagSafe 3 Charging Cable: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUVQ3AM/A/usb-c-to-magsafe-3-cable-2-m-space-black Apple’s Polishing Cloth supports the new M3 Macs and continues to be the most compatible product they sell (scroll down and check out the hilarious Compatibility section): https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MM6F3AM/A/polishing-cloth Resident Evil Village now available for iPhone 15 Pro with A17 Pro (and iPads with M chips) with 60% off sale to celebrate the launch: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/resident-evil-village/id6450980545 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

In today's show, Rob and Mark discuss the new Pixel stuff, Rob's exciting new purchases, to go naked or not with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and a silly little teapot. Links Jeremy Clarkson’s beer: http://hawkstone.co Braun Thermoscan Thermometer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Thermoscan-7-IRT6520-Thermometer/dp/B00NVMIO02 Apple Watch Ultra Pip-Boy reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pip-Boy Spigen Classic C1 Bondi Blue iMac G3-esque Case: https://www.spigen.com/products/iphone-15-series-case-classic-c1-magfit Mark’s Marshall Earbuds Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWNanvge-Ww Quest 3 - use this link for £23 store credit (full disclosure, I also get £23 store credit): https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/actuallyquitenicerob I Expect You to Die game - use this link for 25% off (full disclosure, I get £4 store credit): https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/actuallyquitenicerob/1987283631365460/ First Encounters Mixed Reality game (where stuff takes over your living room, bursting through the walls and jumping on your sofa): https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/6236169136472090/ BoboVR M3 Pro upgraded Quest 3 head strap and battery pack for heavy users: https://twitter.com/bobovr_official/status/1711340031514947865 Backbone One Controller: https://playbackbone.com/gb/products/backbone-one-usb-c/ Bose SoundLink Mini II bluetooth speaker: https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/speakers/portable_speakers/soundlink_mini_ii_special.html#v=soundlink_mini_ii_special_triple_black Yamaha YSP-2200 old skool soundbar: https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/ysp-2200/index.html Rob’s silly little teapot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073GHBJFD Life-sized Monopoly: https://www.monopolylifesized.com   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

In this episode, Mark reveals his thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Rob updates Mark on the tech events he's missed (and explains why they weren't very exciting) and, for the fist and last time ever, a deckchair is discussed. Enjoy. Links Mark’s S23 Ultra/iPhone 15 Pro Max sample shot comparison where one looks like it’s been touched up with crayon: https://twitter.com/mellisreviews/status/1707049033406054730 Action Button supercharged with Shortcuts: https://x.com/vittortech/status/1705757332456505428 Toolbox Pro lives! https://snailedit.dev/2023/08/25/alex-hay-apps.html\\ Duck Luge: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C1BW91XH CMF by Nothing (smartwatch, wireless earbuds, 65W GaN charger): https://intl.cmf.tech Amazon Event Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH24S9wzcQ0 Echo Frames Smart Glasses: http://echoframes.com Panos Panay leaves Microsoft for Amazon to head up Echo division: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/panos-panay-joins-amazon-devices-and-services Microsoft Event Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYUEQ0SyOyE Dell 24” articulated touch display https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-24-touch-usb-c-hub-monitor-p2424ht/apd/210-bhsk/monitors-monitor-accessories Meta Event Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q09j-y05Prw Meta/Ray Ban Smart Glasses: https://www.ray-ban.com/uk/discover-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses/clp Rob’s stupid T5 MagSafe conversion project: Cool metal MagSafe sticker: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097CGPZV3/ Cheap MagSafe sticky-backed metal ring: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BHLH2BKX Really short USB-C to USB-C cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086YYWL4T/ iPhonedo did it already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9AvvpkIHbs Apple USB-C SD Card reader: https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MUFG2ZM/A/usb-c-to-sd-card-reader Logitech’s £259 deckchair: https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/products/gaming-furniture/playseat-challenge-x-sim-racing-seat.challenge-x-g-edition.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 Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

In this episode, Rob and Mark dissect the iPhone 15 announcement (while Mark does his level best to stop his dog, Eddie, from whining and barking throughout). Well done on the edit, Richard. Links First ever Mark Ellis Reviews livestream with Mark, Patrick Rambles, Alex Gear and Tech, and Rob’s reaction to the Apple Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2mG2NY3hA France ban iPhone 12: https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/temporary-withdrawal-from-the-market-of-the-iphone-12-for-non-compliance-with-eu-regulation Rogue Amoeba’s Audio Hijack (and other audio tools) now Sonoma compatible: https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ 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

In this episode, a VERY tired Mark recounts his slightly disastrous visit to IFA in Berlin and Rob quizzes him on just how much he's looking forward to Silly Season in Tech Land. It's a surprisingly good show. Links Apple iPhone Event YouTube stream - register to be notified when it goes live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiP1l7jlIIA Mark’s post-event reaction livestream with Patrick Rambles, Alex Gear and Tech, and Rob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2mG2NY3hA Panos is pumped already for the Microsoft Event: https://twitter.com/panos_panay/status/1696184684303315420 PSA: You can now use Python in Excel: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel-blog/announcing-python-in-excel-combining-the-power-of-python-and-the/ba-p/3893439 Meta Connect VR event 27th/28th September: https://www.metaconnect.com/en/home I Expect You To Die VR game: https://iexpectyoutodie.schellgames.com Meta Quest 3: https://www.meta.com/gb/quest/quest-3/ Xreal Air: https://www.xreal.com/air/ Google Pixel Event 4th October: Pixel 8 / 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OumPuMsd5o Pixel 8 / 8 Pro preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_uap-98Knw Buy some junk Elon’s throwing out from 𝕏 HQ from 12th September: https://bid.hgpauction.com/auctions/8660/herita10216?page=1%26pageSize=60%26orderBy=sequenceNumber Lime eScooters: https://www.li.me/en-gb/vehicles/scooter Honor Magic V2 foldable: https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/honor-magic-v2/ Honor Pursephone: https://www.hihonor.com/global/news/honor-ifa-keynote-2023/ Smart #1 EV: https://uk.smart.com/en/hashtag-one/launch-edition/ TechChap: https://www.youtube.com/@Thetechchap MrMobile: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMrMobile LG telly in a briefcase - Stanby ME Go: https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-27lx5qkna Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming device: https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/legiongo/ Fairphone 5 sustainable, repairable phone: https://shop.fairphone.com/fairphone-5 Withings ScanWatch 2 smartwatch: https://www.withings.com/us/en/scanwatch-2 Sage Barista Touch Impress coffee machine: https://www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/barista-touch-impress/home.html Philips Hue do cameras and door sensors now: https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/explore-hue/propositions/smart-home-security Mark’s Eight Sleep video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgjFbyg-Zb4 Eight Sleep link for £300 discount (manually add coupon TIM50 in addition to the £250 default discount for following the link): https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/tim/ Beeper - unified messaging client (skip the queue with this link): https://refer.beeper.com/s9waiP Hisense U8K mini-LED TV: https://hisense.co.uk/tvs/all-tvs/u8k/ KEF LSX II speakers: https://uk.kef.com/products/lsx-2 Hue Sync box to retrofit Ambilight to a non-Philips TV: https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/p/hue-play-hdmi-sync-box-/8718699704803 Govee alternative TV backlight: https://uk.govee.com/collections/tv-lights/products/govee-envisual-tv-backlight-t2 Govee Curtain Lights: https://uk.govee.com/products/govee-curtain-lights AirPods Pro cassette case: https://www.elago.com/collections/airpods-pro-2-case-elago/products/cassette-tape-case-for-airpods-pro-2-2-colors Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch: https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/760778 BackBlaze cloud backup - act now to avoid price increase in October! https://www.backblaze.com   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 week, Rob and Mark are joined by Ben Aboagye, otherwise known as Love of Tech! They talk about everything from the Linus situation to Ben's favourite tech of the year so far and the current state of the smartphone market. Links Ben - Lover of Tech: https://www.youtube.com/@LoverOfTech OneUI simulator now lets you tape two iPhones together and pretend they’re a Fold: https://trygalaxy.com Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display: https://www.samsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-5k-resolution-ls27c902pauxxu/ HP Z40C G3 40” 5K2K ultrawide on sale, plus coupon 10FINAL - £1,187 (instead of £1,559!): https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=3a6f7aa&opt=abu&sel=mto 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

Welcome to the sleep-deprived episode! This week, Rob and Mark discuss the Flip5, the new Galaxy Watches, the Nothing Phone (2) (again), Mark's latest travels, and forget the name of every tech YouTuber who has ever existed. Links Eight Sleep https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/ Information about the Zeo sleep-tracking gadget from a decade ago: https://www.polyphasic.net/sleep-tracking/zeo-sleep-tracking/ IFA https://www.ifa-berlin.com Smarthome Sounds https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIFIULcxN0sh8b3uXgDX6g KeyCue - quickly recall keyboard shortcuts from any app: https://ergonis.com/keycue Keyboard Maestro - automate all the things: https://www.keyboardmaestro.com Typinator - a proper macOS text expansion utility: https://ergonis.com/typinator Rectangle Pro - supercharged window management: https://rectangleapp.com/pro Beeper - consolidate all your chats into one app: https://www.beeper.com   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

In this episode, Rob and Mark are joined by Patrick Rambles and Alex Gear & Tech from YouTube land! They talk about the latest Samsung releases, favourite reviewed gear of the year, and Alex's painful mic arm unboxing experience. Links Patrick Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatrickRamblesAlex Gear & Tech on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexGTech 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

In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's experience with the Pixel Fold (and a bunch of other recent review units), the Nothing Phone (2), and the reason Rob hates himself (it relates to Prime Day, if you're wondering). Links Pixel Fold: https://store.google.com/gb/product/pixel_fold?hl=en-GB Apple Rollable Display patent: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20230221766 Crazy AR unboxing experience - I thought it was a phone but it turns out it was Sony LinkBuds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NQvaGAqdU Nest Hub Max cheaper alternative to Pixel Tablet with speaker dock if you don’t need an actual tablet: https://store.google.com/product/google_nest_hub_max?hl=en-GB Garmin Fenix 7 Pro smartwatch: https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/866191 XREAL Air AR Glasses: https://www.xreal.com/air/ Shokz OpenFit earbuds: https://uk.shokz.com/products/openfit Sony Xperia 1 V: https://www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-1m5?cpint=smartphones_new_products-New Products-en_GL-responsivegrid_initial_newproducts_1 Beeper: https://www.beeper.com Self-host Beeper: https://github.com/beeper/self-host Apple Tap to Pay launched in UK - secure in-person iPhone to iPhone payments: https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/07/apple-introduces-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-in-the-uk/ Nothing Phone (2): https://nothing.tech/pages/phone-2 Eight Sleep Pod Cover - watercool your bed for £2,000: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/ 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

Mark's back from New York City, and ready to chat 15-inch MacBook Air, Pixel Tablet, and Xperia 1 V with Rob (among the usual off-topic cul-de-sacs, obvs). Links MacBook Air 15” video shot in New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndHk67QDELc Apple Watch Ultra movie location tour of New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEOKzYkSIAU DJI Mic: https://www.dji.com/uk/mic DJI Osmo Action 3 camera: https://www.dji.com/uk/osmo-action-3?site=brandsite&from=landing_page Josh Camson’s blog: https://medium.com/@joshcamson Neal Hemphill’s blog: https://medium.com/@neal-hemphill/ Apple guidance for cleaning watch straps: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522#:~:text=For Solo Loop%2C Braided Solo,hypoallergenic hand soap for cleaning Pitaka Carbon Fiber Apple Watch strap: https://www.ipitaka.com/products/carbon-fiber-watch-band-rhapsody-version-for-apple-watch?variant=40591335260230 Magnetic Shapes: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Desire-Deluxe-Construction-Creativity-Educational/dp/B07QCPP9ZN Ukulele cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro, one of the first major viral YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw6YL_l2YxA Mark’s Newsletter video shot from the same location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0njAPv8j2KQ New Insta360 camera - GO 3: https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go3#go3_features ProtonPass launch $1/1EUR per month for life launch offer: https://account.proton.me/pass/signup?product=pass&language=en ASUS ZenPhone 10 - the Android iPhone mini: https://www.asus.com/mobile-handhelds/phones/zenfone/zenfone-10/techspec/ Apple post a full episode of Silo to Twitter https://twitter.com/appletv/status/1673730750095712256 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