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“We all need a bendy hinge” Sep 30, 2023

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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

”How do you explain that to your nan?” Sep 16, 2023

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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

“Only cost her a toenail” Sep 09, 2023

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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

”Hot milk” Aug 26, 2023

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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

“Who’s Chris?” Aug 12, 2023

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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

”We behaved like adults... almost” Jul 29, 2023

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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/PatrickRambles
Alex 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

”Eight Sleep, rave, repeat” Jul 15, 2023

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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

“I got schooled by a four-year-old” Jul 01, 2023

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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

”Facemails” Jun 17, 2023

Show notes

WWDC 2023 has been and gone, and Rob hasn't seen it yet. Mark fills him in on the details whilst battling full-blown man flu and whipping out his 15-incher.

Links:

New Panasonic TVs:
- https://www.panasonic.com/uk/corporate/news.html
Beats Studio Buds+:
- https://www.beatsbydre.com/uk/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling
Nothing phone (2) launch 11th July 16:00:
- https://nothing.tech/pages/event
Now-Sherlocked Aerial Apple TV screensaver app for Mac:
- https://aerialscreensaver.github.io
Also Sherlocked WidgetWall for putting widgets on macOS desktop (also available on SetApp):
- https://amicoapps.com/app/widgetwall/
- https://setapp.com/apps/widget-wall
Yet another no-longer required app - Unite - make “apps” out of websites:
- https://www.bzgapps.com/unite
Look like you’ve got a Vision Pro, on a budget:
- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115380918033

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

“Tetris on a Chicken McNugget” Jun 03, 2023

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In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss the upcoming WWDC keynote... but not before they talk about Mark's mountain bike adventure, electric toothbrushes, Rob's big stick, and a Chinese EV.

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