Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start things off by talking about how Apple might be switching up iPhone releases! They also talk about the new changes coming to Google devices with the Material 3 Expressive leak and also some Android desktop-mode improvements that were found. After that, David gives us a breakdown on the Epic vs Apple court case. They close it out debating whether they're more excited for Google I/O in May or Apple WWDC later in the summer. Links: The Information - ⁠Apple iPhone releases [https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-plans-iphone-release-schedule-shakeup-new-styles] 9to5Google - Material 3 Expressive leak [https://9to5google.com/2025/05/05/material-3-expressive-leak/] Android Authority - Google building its own DeX [https://www.androidauthority.com/android-desktop-mode-leak-3550321/] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

This week, there's a ton of stuff to get into. Not only is there a new modular CMF phone that Marques wants to talk about, but there's also the new Slate EV truck that everyone has plenty of thoughts about. Besides that, they also get into the new Meta AI app, OpenAI experimenting with shopping features, and of course, gadget tariffs. It's a long one this week but a fun one! Enjoy! Links: Waveform bonus episode [https://youtu.be/J6oPjZVk5zo?si=1-tTK4yV6g06gSZD] Slate truck [https://www.slate.auto/en] Jeffrey Goddard YouTube Crank [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pM68EhGJcyc] Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 [https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.html?srsltid=AfmBOooAD3GxAJkjQkRADdsPHOPBuASUvB8UtCScJ6pPfWOJEIkLGbnt] MKBHD CMF Phone 2 Pro video [https://youtu.be/hIzjHBwjGCk?si=n9MKNG5QuGWHkksW] CMF Phone 2 Pro [https://us.nothing.tech/pages/cmf-phone-2-pro] OnePlus 13s announcement [https://www.oneplus.in/launch/13s] Verge - KM5 Headphones [https://www.theverge.com/news/657273/km5-lightwear-wireless-headphones-hp1-sony-walkman] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ever wondered what camera something was shot on? Then you might just be the type of person that will find this obsessive kind of deep dive interesting! Studio producers Eric and Rich talked with creators like Casey Neistat, Becca Farsace, Inga Lam, Tyler Stalman and many more about which cameras are taking up space in their gear bags. Why did Casey switch to Sony when he was vlogging? Why not just use iPhones? We have the answers in this weeks bonus episode! Special thanks to all the creators we spoke to! Special thanks to all the creators we spoke to go watch their stuff! Austin Evans: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@austinevans⁠ Inga Lam: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IngaLam⁠ Brittney Janae: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrittneyJanae⁠ Joshua De La Victoria : ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaDeLaVictoria⁠ Shua Films: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@shua_films⁠ Stewart Hicks: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stewarthicks⁠ Casey Neistat: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@casey⁠ Jetlag the game: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jetlagthegame⁠ Brandon Y Lee: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brandonylee⁠ Tyler Stalman: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stalman⁠ Colt Kirwan: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ColtKirwan⁠ Becca Farsace: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BeccaFarsace⁠ Michael Tobin: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@initialfocus⁠ Links: Media Division: https://www.youtube.com/@MediaDivision Andy To: https://www.youtube.com/@andyto Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David jump right into all things YouTube! It's the 20th anniversary of the first YouTube video upload so everyone takes turns talking about what their favorite videos are before getting into the big antitrust news of the week regarding Google. Then they talk about Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and Apple and Meta getting hit some huge fines. After that, it's time to pick the Crown and Clown of the month before getting intro trivia. Enjoy! Links: 20 years of YouTube Blog [https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/happy-birthday-youtube-20/] David's favorite video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXW-QjBsruE] Marques's favorite video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1oZhEIrer4] Andrew's favorite video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfh7A0lH1ac] Ellis's favorite video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuSW8lTJsuE] Adam's favorite video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrR_gm6RqCo] Search Engine episode [https://pjvogt.substack.com/p/is-it-ok-to-just-work-all-the-time] Verge - Google's antitrust trial [https://www.theverge.com/policy/652708/google-search-antitrust-remedies-trial-opening] Verge - Apple and Meta DMA Fines [https://www.theverge.com/news/627522/apple-meta-eu-dma-antitrust-fines] New Atlas - Record breaking pixel density [https://newatlas.com/electronics/worlds-smallest-led-pixels-127000-ppi-display/] Digital Foundry - Nintendo Switch 2 article [https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-hands-on-with-switch-2-the-digital-foundry-experience] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the biggest tech release of 2025, the Beats USB C Cable. After that they'll talk about some tariff updates for the iPhone, Meta in the midst of an antitrust case, and OpenAI making their own social media network. Then wrap it up with a game about products with a catch! Links: Lauren Feiner - Meta Antitrust [https://www.theverge.com/news/646809/ftc-v-meta-antitrust-monopoly-trial-instagram-whatsapp] New Chipolo Tags [https://www.theverge.com/news/647246/chipolo-pop-bluetooth-tracker-apple-find-my-device-google] Open Ai Social Media Network [https://www.theverge.com/openai/648130/openai-social-network-x-competitor] Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi1 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]