This week, David is off so Marques and Andrew talk about everything from the Epic vs. Google decision to the Huawei Mate XT triple folding phone which Marques got mere minutes before sitting down to record. Besides that, they also talk about their experience trying out the Meta Orion glasses and make a few predictions about the Tesla event which happened Thursday night. Of course, we wrap it all up with some trivia. Enjoy!

Links:

Google Keyword Appeal: https://bit.ly/4dNL8O6

Verge Google Vs Epic Explainer: https://bit.ly/3U0NIt9

Bloomberg Robotaxi: https://bloom.bg/3BQL0zZ

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This week, Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to discuss everything from the WordPress drama to the new Linus Tech Tips screwdriver. First, David fills everyone in on what's been happening with WordPress before talking about Juno for YouTube (a video player app for the Apple Vision Pro) being taken off the app store. After that, we discuss the Pixel 9a leak, some new Reddit rules that make it harder to protest, and some AR/VR talk. It's a grab bag of topics this week so hope you enjoy!

Verge WordPress summary: https://bit.ly/3zAmKBH

TechCrunch WP Engine Lawsuit: https://bit.ly/4eSL293

Juno for YouTube removed: https://bit.ly/4esw21P

Android Headlines Pixel 9a Leak: https://bit.ly/3ZKE0id

Verge New Reddit Rules: https://bit.ly/4gToK8C

Microsoft Discontinuing Hololens 2: https://bit.ly/4dsQ2Qw

404Media Facial Recognition on Meta x Ray-Bans: https://bit.ly/4eQxkmQ

Autofocus Silverado EV: https://bit.ly/3TQylU8

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It's bonus episode time! This month, Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to discuss everything BUT technology. Members of The Studio are brought in one by one in order to convince the crew that they have the best, non-tech item. It's a fun one! Enjoy.

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This week was Meta Connect so Marques and Andrew spend the majority of the episode talking about the new Quest 3S, the special edition clear Ray-Ban glasses, and the Orion glasses the company has been working with behind the scenes. But first, Marques gives an update on the Panels app and all of the feedback that has been received followed by Andrew giving a quick overview of the new Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch that he's been using. We wrap it all up with a new pair of earbuds from Nothing and, of course, some trivia. It's a jam-packed episode, enjoy!

Links: 

Mark Gurman Bloomberg Article: https://bloom.bg/3MXAj14

MKBHD iPhone 16 Video: https://bit.ly/3N5Uutu

Verge Meta Quest 3S: https://bit.ly/3TItd4h

Alex Heath Orion Story: https://bit.ly/3TOcYmb

Nothing Ear Open: https://bit.ly/3TK8xZQ

SoundGuys Sennheiser HD820: https://bit.ly/3ZBcS5d

Hyperfixed Podcast: https://bit.ly/4dq2lgv

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There are a ton of gadgets to talk about this week! First, there is new pair of Spectacles made just for AR developers and it somehow turns into a whole conversation about Snapchat as a company. Then we get into the main topic of the episode which are, of course, all about the new Apple products. Marques, Andrew, and David give their thoughts on the new iPhone 16, AirPods 4th gen, and the new Apple Watch Series 10. Then we play a small game where we quickly discuss a handful of news topics that range from the new YouTube Hype feature to Flappy Bird, and we try to decide whether they matter or not. It's a (long) fun one! Enjoy!

Links: 

MKBHD iPhone 16/16 Pro Unboxing: https://bit.ly/47zVxvp

MKBHD AirPods video: https://bit.ly/3ZvTlDh

MKBHD Apple Watch video: https://bit.ly/4e7NyIh

Verge Snapchat Spectacles: https://bit.ly/3TwA8gY

iPhone 16 estimates: https://bit.ly/3TAUtS1

Forbes Flappy Bird: https://bit.ly/3TDULrA

NYT Wordle in VR: https://bit.ly/3zrozRe

YouTube Hype: https://bit.ly/3TA5ZNN

Music provided by Epidemic Sound 

Shop products mentioned:

Apple iPhone 16 / Plus: https://geni.us/KGFnCi

Apple iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max: https://geni.us/n3D2TV

Apple AirPods 4: https://geni.us/mHuOHSL

Apple AirPods Max (2nd Gen): https://geni.us/g90v

Apple Watch Series 10: https://geni.us/KGTi

Apple Watch Ultra (Black): https://geni.us/ILP2

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Marques is back from Australia! After bringing home the gold he discusses all of the new Apple products with Andrew and David. First they go over the new Apple Watches and AirPods before digging into the new iPhone 16 and all of its new features (including some that aren't releasing with the phone). But that wasn't the only tech news of the week. After that, they talk about the new Playstation 5 Pro and the Huawei triple folding phone that was announced. It's gadget season! Enjoy.

Links: 

MKBHD Impressions video: https://bit.ly/47rCLpY

PS5 Pro Announcement video: https://bit.ly/4ggEjae

Huawei Announcement video: https://bit.ly/4eh8snW

Reuters Huawei video: https://bit.ly/3XSaeXD

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max: https://geni.us/n3D2TV

Apple AirPods 4: https://geni.us/mHuOHSL

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Apple Watch Ultra (Black): https://geni.us/ILP2

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Marques is still gone competing in Australia, so Andrew and David take it as an opportunity to talk about nothing but gaming! Just kidding, they talk about swappable camera lenses, dead internet theory, Bluesky, and even Myspace before talking about gaming. David also gives his thoughts on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold after using it for a long weekend. Of course, we finish it all up with some trivia. Enjoy!

Links: 

Verge Swappable Lenses: https://bit.ly/3zb5suD

Economic Times Instagram songs in profile: https://bit.ly/4eanUT1

AI James Hoffman: https://bit.ly/3ATsHK7

Verge Deadlock: https://bit.ly/4cTPXov

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: https://geni.us/pAK0TB

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While Marques is on the other side of the world competing in the World Ultimate Championships, Andrew and David talk about the latest iPhone rumors and discuss what they're expecting from the September iPhone event. Or at least, that's how this episode starts before we surprise Andrew by bringing back David Pierce for an update on how Andrew's productivity app journey has been going! After that, it's gadget time and we talk about the new Garmin Fenix 8 and a pair of truly open-back headphones before we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!

Links: 

Protocol Wars Bonus Episode: https://youtu.be/-R9CWq5CBlk

Apple Insider iPhone 16 Rumors: https://bit.ly/3X6UApv

David Pierce on Threads: https://bit.ly/47eghIT

Derrick Gee TikTok: https://bit.ly/4cKv1QL

NWM Headphones: https://bit.ly/3Tb8SUV

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In this episode, we dive deep into the origins of two of the leading social networks and the protocols they run on - Threads/ActivityPub and Bluesky/AT protocol. If you've been wondering what the heck the Fediverse is, this episode is for you!

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Special Thanks to:

Evan Prodomou at Activitypub

Eugen Rochko at Mastodon

John O'Nolan at Ghost

Mike McCue at Flipboard

Adam Mosseri at Meta

Jay Gruber at Bluesky

Ryan Barrett at Bridgy-Fed

Sources:

W3C: https://www.w3.org/

Identica logo: By _Identi.ca_logo.png: Status.net Teamderivative work: Valarauco (talk) - _Identi.ca_logo.png, CC BY 3.0, https://bit.ly/4cKI4le

NY Times Elon and Zuck Cage Match: https://nyti.ms/3XmP2IM

ActivityPub Graphic: Image creator: mray https://bit.ly/3T6sYjh

Activity Streams graphic: By User:Unoli - https://bit.ly/4dIoUhi

Huffpost Twitter Clown Car: https://bit.ly/3YWzPiW

Original Hacker News Mastodon Post: https://bit.ly/3Z9oeNk

NBC News Elon buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/4dwNBx7

Bloomberg Elon Buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Z4X3mW

CBS News Elon Buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/3yUBaw6

NBC News Elon Buys Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Xk5WYB

NY Times Elon Buys Twitter: https://nyti.ms/3z8xLcW

NBC News Twitter Rebrands to X: https://nbcnews.to/3MqIUc8

Verge Twitter Paid Verification: https://bit.ly/3Xn4o06

Forbes How Facebook Beat Myspace: https://bit.ly/3Z3B27X

Guardian Digg users revolt: https://bit.ly/3AF2v5U

Verge Reddit API Shutdown: https://bit.ly/3YWsyzE

Adweek Reddit Platform Visibility: https://bit.ly/3MnLX4Z

Elon F You to Advertisers: https://bit.ly/3XjY35w

404Media AI Shrimp Jesus Explained: https://bit.ly/476VGWJ

Forbes Threads Fastest Growing App: https://bit.ly/3T4VAco

Waveform Secret History of the Internet: https://bit.ly/4dDCmTv

Instagram Statement about Political Content: https://bit.ly/4cJxw65

Wired Google Launches Buzz: https://bit.ly/3X7f69s

Business Insider Google Buzz Privacy Flaw: https://bit.ly/3X2ThIbFTC Charges Google: https://bit.ly/3AD76FA

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Happy Friday! Pixel 9 reviews are in and new iPhone rumors are upon us! There's a lot to go over this week as Marques and the crew talk about everything from tri-folding phones to bronze-colored iPhones. Then we talk about weird ways that we watch YouTube videos before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy!

Links: 

MKBHD Pixel 9 Review: https://bit.ly/3WZV94e

9to5Mac New iPhone Color: https://bit.ly/3MlZo5e

Bronze iPhone: https://bit.ly/3MhAnIt

Android Authority Tri-Fold: https://bit.ly/3ABj8zq

Tri-Fold on Plane: https://bit.ly/3Mo9Ucd

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We have new Pixels! This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the most recently Google event where the newest Pixel 9 phones were announced along with a new pair of Pixel Buds and a Pixel Watch. They start talking about the event as a whole before getting into the specifics about each of the phones. They also discuss all of the newest AI features that the Pixel phones will have before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy!

Links: 

MKBHD Pixel 9 Impressions: https://bit.ly/4cv1cDV

Verge Pixel Video: https://bit.ly/3X2scGi

Julian's Add Me Picture: https://bit.ly/3ArlmBm

Sebastian Thread Post: https://bit.ly/3X5m53V

9to5Google Pixel Buds Pro: https://bit.ly/4fKNJdW

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Shop products mentioned:

Pixel 9: https://geni.us/cTw73v

Pixel 9 Pro: https://geni.us/HrFniYD

Pixel 9 Pro XL: https://geni.us/B26BN

Pixel Watch 3: https://geni.us/ZrIM

Pixel Buds Pro 2: https://geni.us/oy6lcZ

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