Eight or Sixteen Mark Ellis Reviews

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-2
https://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