The Minus Sixteen Podcast

The Samsung S25 Edge, CarPlay Ultra and WWDC were all up for discussion on this episode…   Will there be a shift in smartphone design, as the era of thin phones comes back, and will they challenge the foldables? We've asked for change, and now we are finally seeing it, but what's the Samsung Edge been like to live with? Daniel tells us firsthand.   Apple finally unveiled CarPlay Ultra, so David takes a deep look into that and gives us his thoughts on why car makers have been so reluctant to adopt to using it. And what's coming at WWDC…we'll cover that properly next time, but we have some early thoughts and predictions.   While Alex was on holiday, it gave him time to reflect on the phones he uses every day and what features make him decide what phone to reach for.   And what is happening with YouTube and views? They seem all over the place - has something changed, and what makes a video pop and take off?   We also discuss the balance between work and enjoyment while travelling, the significance of pushing creative boundaries, and the joy of connecting with viewers through our content.    Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com     #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator   Chapters 00:00 YouTube challenges and content planning 00:10 Current tech trends and future predictions 01:55 The Samsung S25 Edge 06:56 The shift in smartphone design and consumer expectations 09:54 The future of thin phones vs. foldables 12:33 Real-world usage: balancing work and leisure 22:01 Navigating the mid-range smartphone market 26:50 Focus on usability in tech 27:52 Navigating the smartphone landscape 30:07 The arrival of CarPlay Ultra 33:39 Anticipating WWDC and iOS redesigns 37:23 YouTube trends and creator challenges 45:24 Experimenting with content strategies 51:31 The power of reflection in content creation 54:15 Learning from analytics and viewer engagement 57:08 Creating content while travelling: balancing work and enjoyment 01:00:06 Pushing creative boundaries: shooting outside the comfort zone 01:05:07 The joy of sharing and connecting through content

As ever, in this podcast, we set about discussing the latest developments in the tech world, first focusing on the upcoming launch of Samsung's S25 Edge.   Then we chat about the ongoing legal troubles faced by Apple. We look at the implications of Apple's anti-competitive practices and how these could affect the company's business model moving forward. Are the best days behind Apple, and what will now become of the App Store? The world of tech landscape is changing before our eyes, and we talk over the accountability of the big tech players, the dangers of monopolies and how they need to be policed, and the future of smart home technology.   Daniel visited an event last week showcasing the future of the Smart Home and how Samsung sees it playing out.   Then we touched on the challenges of content creation in the quieter times and how it actually allows you to expand your content portfolio.   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com   #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator   Chapters 00:00 Samsung's upcoming launch of the S25 Edge (we think) 02:15 Apple's courtroom drama 08:18 Apple's anti-competitive practices 11:13 Is Apple's business model at risk? 17:11 Apple: navigating legal challenges 20:01 The importance of big tech accountability 22:13 The dangers of monopolies 26:18 The Samsung Smart Home 32:31 Samsung vs. Apple 35:49 Making content when things are quieter Apple, Samsung, S25 Edge, court case, anti-competitive practices, tech news, YouTube, smartphone innovation, business model, Epic Games, Big Tech, accountability, monopolies, smart home technology, Samsung, Apple, content creation, legal battles, app store, ecosystem

Alex is sunning himself in Brazil, so it's just David and Daniel who start by delving into the world of tech, focusing on the performance issues of One UI 7 and where it all went wrong for Samsung over the past few months. Have the latest updates helped? Daniel explains…   We chatted about the latest rumours about iPadOS and iOS, what new features they may bring, and how they might look. The discussion then shifts to YouTube, reflecting on its growth as a content platform and how we started to watch content and what made us think we might want to try it ourselves.   We shared anecdotes about our early experiences with YouTube and how it influenced our content creation journeys, especially during COVID. Also, who are the creators we look up to? Who inspires us, and what is this current theme of 'dunking' on other channels all about?   Authenticity was touched on, and we talked in detail about how important we find that in the content we both make and watch. There are some rumoured new changes coming to how YouTube may display videos on your homepage feed that could have major implications - we talk over whether we think they are good for creators or not.   Then we chatted about cameras as David has just bought a new lens for his Canon, and what lenses Daniel may be looking to upgrade to next. Finally, we spoke about the importance of having a dedicated studio space and the freedom and creativity that brings...     Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com Watch the Trent from Punchy video: https://www.youtube.com/c/themactime?sub_confirmation=1   #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator   Chapters 00:00 Rainy days in Queensland 02:27 The new website 05:59 Tech Updates: One UI 7 and performance Issues 09:03 YouTube's evolution  12:03 Samsung vs. Apple: audio fix issues  15:01 The aesthetics of technology 24:18 The Future of Apple OS - what we can expect 35:11 YouTube as a family viewing platform 44:50 The COVID effect - how YouTube benefited 48:03 The Vlog revolution & lifestyle channels 50:58 The importance of authenticity in content creation 54:06 The creative process and getting inspiration from other creators 58:05 The impact of AI on content creation 01:01:06 A dedicated creative space - the benefits 01:04:56 Investing in quality equipment for better content 01:07:59 Community engagement

In this episode of Minus Sixteen, we discuss various topics, including the challenges of technical setups, the release of One UI 7, smartphone durability issues, the pressures of content creation, the impact of tariffs on smartphone pricing, and the evolution of smartphone camera technology.   We chat about how these factors influence our work as tech creators and jump into the nuances of video production, focusing on the importance of selecting the right camera gear, particularly lenses, and the impact of audio and lighting on video quality. We discuss the significance that scripting and presentation techniques have on making effective content.   We also touch on the implications that tariffs will have on tech products and how companies might adjust pricing strategies in response to these economic factors. That led us on to the subject of corporate responsibility, environmental concerns, privacy issues, and the challenges of content creation on platforms like YouTube where creators face difficulties in gaining traction for diverse content due to algorithmic changes. We talk about our strategies for engaging audiences and the importance of adapting to trends in technology and social media in general.   And then we looked at how Apple navigate government demands for data access while maintaining user privacy. The discussion also delves into the evolving landscape of YouTube, where creators face difficulties in gaining traction for diverse content due to algorithmic changes.   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator   00:00 Content Creation Pressures and Quality vs. Quantity 01:18 The Impact of Tariffs on Smartphone Pricing 04:09 Camera Technology: Need vs. Want 07:23 Log Video Recording and Smartphone Capabilities 17:07 Choosing the Right Camera Gear 22:20 The Importance of Lenses and Accessories 28:23 Scripting and Presentation Techniques 35:22 Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact on Tech 40:18 The Future of Pricing in Tech Products 41:16 Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Concerns 43:56 Privacy and Data Protection Challenges 46:12 YouTube Algorithm and Content Creation Challenges 54:16 Navigating Content Diversification and Audience Engagement 56:58 Future Plans and Content Strategy

Definitely one of our best - this is what podcasting should be about!   We started off by thinking that there may not be much to chat over - but how wrong we were! We got the ball rolling by chatting over the expansive choices there are now available in the Android market and the giant strides they're making in catching up the brand leaders.   That gave way to what was supposed to be a chat about WWDC which was announced this week, however, that rapidly gave way to a pretty heated chat about about AI and what we all think it's future will be. It's clear Apple is a little lost right now, and it seems our overarching view was that Apple needs to find back their passion.   After we all calmed down a little, we then spoke about our various studio spaces and Daniel's move that will mean soon he will have his first dedicated studio space - exciting times ahead, for sure!   Honestly, this episode is one we know you'll enjoy!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator   00:00 Intro 01:39 Let's talk about Android 03:35 What phones are popular in Australia 05:39 How much does Android UI vary from phone to phone? 09:23 Daniel's long-term thoughts on the Samsung S25 Ultra 11:43 Missing the S Pen 12:19 Alex and his current daily 15:50 Alex and his dodgy iPhone 16 Pro 17:05 Everything works…it just works! 18:45 David the iPhone 16e and leading the simple life 21:21 The iPhone 13 mini - still a gem! 23:35 Daniel and his two phones - and the poll! 24:28 WWDC 2025 - our thoughts 25:27 AI - is it all it's cracked up to be? 33:15 Apple can't hide 39:24 The tech world waiting for the next big thing… 42:41 Apple missing passion 43:00 Samsung's far from blameless 44:40 Studio chat 47:47 Daniel and his studio plans 50:45 Alex nearly gave up! 52:25 Mental wellness and not getting defeated 54:54 The difference between working with sponsors 56:15 Making the most of your studio space 58:55 Daniel's new camera 59:50 Always learning 60:00 The Mac mini is still on Daniel's mind

A bonus episode of Minus Sixteen this week - Alex & David are joined by audio buff Tom Buck. This is one we'd been waiting for - and Tom didn't fail to deliver. We cover the real side of YouTube and life as a creator.  Tom chats over the risks of going solo, why he took his enthusiasm podcast on to YouTube, preserving mental health as a creator and channel memberships. It's all here - if you are into audio, gear, tech and want to become a creator, this episode is for you. Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com 00:00 Intro 03:43 Going full time 05:01 Tom and the risks of going self-employed 08:15 Tom on Adsense and revenue in general 12:21 Being objective with content 17:10 Tom's take on working with sponsors 20:55 Audio podcasts versus YouTube views & stats 23:25 Why Tom took his podcast to YouTube 26:56 Mental welfare as a creator 30:45 Tom and the content pipeline 32:32 Live-streaming 34:44 Channel memberships 40:50 YouTube viewers becoming podcast viewers 44:05 Tom on finding his ‘voice' on YouTube  47:13 Tom experimenting with his gear & gadgets 50:43 Tom on scripting 53:23 Not being too perfect… 57:20 YouTube viewing habits change  

The DAD's are back, all three of them are together, even after a dicey cyclone in Australia that threatened to keep Daniel away, it cleared just in time for the boys to record.   Alex kicks off the chats this week with a close look and discussion at the Oppo Find N5, which then brought about a broader discussion about the state of the foldable market and whether Apple will ever dip their toes in the water with one of their own.   David then brings up the state of Apple marketing and how they don't seem to have any cohesion, especially in the light of the Apple Intelligence delay and how they promoted that VERY heavily during the iPhone 16 launch.   Chat then turns to YouTube and how changes with ad placement have caused a stir in the creator community recently. Daniel found a tweet that breaks it down and the boys discuss what it might mean.   YouTube also seemed to test a new shorts feed that had the boys confused.   Bots are watching videos, brands are paying for them and Newcastle will beat Liverpool on Sunday at Wembley, all that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone #youtube #oppofindn5   00:00 Intro 01:52 Oppo Find N5 thoughts & first impressions 05:45 The Oppo launch that never happened 08:02 The reasons for the limits on battery sizes 09:55 The beauty of foldables 11:53 The history & future of foldables 16:00 Apple and their marketing mess 29:05 The C1 modem 31:43 Taking our time to make genuine reviews 34:40 Changing tastes 37:05 Clearing up the story about YouTube midroll ads 40:00 Is YouTube becoming the next TikTok? 44:15 Bot views 48:10 David's walk on the dark side 53:33 Do other halves know what we do? 54:36 Daniel & the cyclone story

This week, the boys were joined by YouTuber Andrew Clare. Andrew is an Apple-focused YouTube channel from the states, and he joins us to talk about his experience, but also the latest iPhone 16e.   The chat starts with the aforementioned iPhone 16e and David does our first live pod unboxing. The product's value is brought into question as well as the positive coverage of the phone as opposed to a real critique.   The chat then moves onto Galaxy S25 and Andrew shares his experience as a lifelong Apple user and how Samsung has changed since his last experience with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.   YouTube chat begins with talk about a recent video by a YouTube employee on their personal channel critiquing the current state of tech reviews.   Alex rallies the group to, instead of criticising the space, offering advice from the boy's experiences that can help someone looking for inspiration.   Alex has an SD card nightmare, MKBHD's reviews are questioned and much more on this week's Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone   00:00 Intro 01:43 Unboxing the iPhone 16e 04:19 The C1 modem - the real key part to the 16e 06:25 Who is the 16e for? 09:06 The iPhone 16e price point 13:13 The name - what does it mean? 15:05 The foldables market - does it interest Apple? 19:19 The Beats PowerBeats AirPods 20:32 Andrew and his phone choice 24:42 The WhatsApp conundrum 27:26 Why did FaceTime never catch on? 28:10 A quick Ted Lasso & Apple TV interlude 31:00 What's new from Samsung? 40:00 Our thoughts and advice for if you're starting a channel 52:39 Have the larger channels lost their passion? 58:23 The tech creator space 64:00 YouTube's new approach to ad placement 68:00 YouTube Premium 71:00 The SD card story

The boys are back together on their own this week. The conversation flowed seamlessly between product, business and upcoming events.   Starting with Galaxy S25 chat, Alex gave his view on the S25+ and the value it offers, and the boys discussed base model devices and how they are an excellent value choice for those who just want a dependable smartphone without the bells and whistles.   David was keen to discuss Daniel's video about the S25 Ultra and what would be the reaction if it were made by Apple instead. It's an interesting conversation because the narrative around the S25 Ultra hasn't been positive, especially by some of the bigger creators like MKBHD and publications like The Verge.   Business chat quickly took over, Alex talked about dealing with a sponsorship manager, and being organised and planned with content, David has updated his workflow to include a project management system to get on top of his sponsorship commitments, and Daniel spoke about how he intends to stay as a solo creator for now.   All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #samsungmobile #iphone17 #samsungspen   David's latest video: https://youtu.be/mi_oJwSqsIw Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/dnyWLMi0c2w?si=Vmohcyh33MY5Rwgu Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/Ee63sUtzSOI?si=dN7o-FI2--mDSE8H Kyle's latest video: https://youtu.be/Ee63sUtzSOI?si=dN7o-FI2--mDSE8H   00:00 Intro 02:45 Thoughts on  Samsung S25 Plus 08:16 Modem talk 09:05 Alex and his iPhone issues 13:10 If this were Apple…  18:22 The Verge and their Apple vs. Samsung views 22:36 If the S25 were and iPhone… 26:02 iOS Apps coming to Android…why? 29:30 MKBHD - has he lost his way? 32:38 Singing to Apple's song 36:53 Productivity & quality standards 51:05 Bringing onboard an editor & staff 56:55 Auto Dubbing in YouTube Studio 

Well wasn't this a challenge? Our second show of the year proved a difficult upload but we got there

Join us for our first episode of 2025 as we dive into the latest from Samsung Unpacked. We're breaking down everything you need to know about the Samsung S25 Ultra, including its stunning new features and the surprising changes to the S Pen. The S25 Ultra now shoots in LOG - will that make it the perfect phone for creators who are looking to elevate their quality?    We'll also explore the power of the Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip and what it means for the phone's battery life & performance. Plus, we'll discuss the growing influence of AI on Samsung phones and what impact it may have on the iPhone.    Yup - we are back! Get involved, leave us your comments and what you made of this week's Samsung Unpacked.     Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/Jl_jnOE1LSk?si=H8Cm9GX1UzMeB8ex Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/Wh2QolsTiLE?si=7YSXe7w41CXG-u_j David's latest video: https://youtu.be/KrJhG_6vu_o?si=SRXfBxnYRIs2mpXS   00:00 Intro 02:30 What was new at Samsung Unpacked 05:25 The new ‘feel' to the Samsung S25 Ultra 09:35 Hands-On - the first impressions & battery life 14:37 The new Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip 18:58 The benefits of physical events 21:25 Would Daniel ever end up working back at Samsung? 23:00 The do's and do nots of being at the event 24:45 The downgrades to the S Pen - and why 28:35 AI - what's new? 35:25 Thin phones are back? 44:00 The latest on Daniel and the Mac mini 48:00 Using Acasis enclosures & SSD 49:15 The Honey Trap fiasco 57:00 The refresh rate on the S25 Ultra

Dive into the latest tech buzz with our video on iPhone 17 Rumours, and is YouTube finally cracking down on clickbait?   In this episode, we explore the most exciting whispers about the upcoming iPhone 17 and look back at our tech highlights of 2025. Plus, we delve into the ongoing debate: which is best, external storage or NAS - very relevant if you're just about to buy an M4 Mac mini   But that's not all! There's plenty of YouTube news, too. We look at achieving sustainable growth as your channel becomes larger & we discuss YouTube's new A/B title testing feature and also how they are going to attempt to crack down on clickbait videos. And - invalid traffic is back…and it's worse than ever! Is working for free sometimes a good idea, and what value does a manager bring to creators?   Make sure to subscribe for more tech updates and join the conversation in the comments below!     Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/JMunvyl2bUQ?si=FAwNMXAN6b3Cq861 Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/mzJT46G70b0?si=s5a-W9zq4VW0H6bw David's latest video: https://youtu.be/O4ooXaYb28E     00:00 Intro 02:00 Alex is STILL using an iPhone (begrudgingly!) 04:16 iPhone 17 rumours 07:40 Apple leaning into the Smart Home market in 2025 08:45 More Mac mini thoughts 09:30 Alex's tech highlights of the year 12:56 And what was David's highlight? 14:18 The best external storage options - SSDs or NAS? 21:17 CES - and the benefits of attending events in person 32:20 Sustainable Growth on YouTube 38:55 The effect AI is having on the creators' space 41:55 YouTube starting Title A/B testing 44:25 YouTube cracking down on obvious clickbait videos 46:00 Alex and his new manager and the benefits they should bring 49:00 Working for free - is it worth it? 54:55 Invalid traffic is back! 56:55 The demise of AdSense 60:00 Pitching to brands 60:04 Auto-dubbing

The boys are joined by Patrick Rambles this week and kick off their chat to see if Daniel is any closer to switching to a Mac. Patrick, Alex & David all over Mac Mini insights to try and help the decision as they also compare the base model Mac Mini's to fully specced machines.   Alex updated us on how the No Android November challenge went and talked through the pain of switching ecosystems constantly, and diverted the chat to how he wants to use this as a showcase for future sponsor integrations.   Patrick also revealed his strategy of moving away from dedicated videos and trying and focus on core content for his channel as the focus of the pod switched to its usual look at YouTube and the business side of creating.   The chat couldn't be rounded up without a mention of the One UI 7 Beta at the end by Daniel, as he didn't want the pod to end without at least a chat about Samsung's latest software.   All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!     Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/wLSmENZ-1mE?si=XOq0R8aFTw6Pg1GJ Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/mzJT46G70b0?si=QtDRGkPZQCQymdOR David's latest video: https://youtu.be/09rxYRTvG8U Patrick's latest video: https://youtu.be/HUizYbqPUio?si=nPA0DQvmwL3pMl_U     00:00 Intro 02:00 Daniel's M4 dilemma 06:10 Breaking out of an ecosystem 10:15 Patrick's Mac of choice 12:00 The Mac mini - the perfect portable device - is Apple up to something? 17:55 Our OCD is happy! 18:10 Alex and his Android free life 23:15 Choosing brands for the business 26:55 Working with a manager 33:15 The balance of making dedicated videos 36:25 Apple fanboy videos 39:15 How much can you charge? 44:25 Should brands be more transparent? 47:25 Dealing with bad debts in the creator economy 52:55 The benefits of networking 56:00 One UI 7 Beta 59:10 Selling packages 60:00 Losing Twitter followers

The boys lost Alex this week as his Jaguar got scared after the rebrand and needed repairs. David & Daniel started by discussing the positive side of tech YouTube and how they both intend to continue to be excited by tech rather than tired of it. This led to an early look into a fascinating new product from Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold SE. Along with the new design, it sparked a conversation about product launches and Samsung's haphazard release schedule. David then spoke about his massive Mac Mini video and what it taught him about creation and also the products he was testing, which then turned into a long, deep-dive discussion into the future of Daniel's editing set-up. He is currently in a mind melt about switching from his beloved, but flawed, Galaxy Book 4 Ultra to a Mac Mini or M1 Max Macbook Pro.  He takes us on a long, twisted journey about what he is grappling with and David tries to help him navigate through. But he needs your help, so when you've listened, comment below! The boys then discuss the hot YouTube news of the last 2 weeks, MKBHD. Rather than just straight up cancelling him, David & Daniel offer a balanced, fair analysis of the whole situation and try and offer perspective in the whole scenario. All that & more on this week's Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/KOvVLeaZ1lM?si=63FRiKm-4eRLhdQA Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/wRFFiuOFEYQ?si=5fQsXLG4hIwXc5b- David's latest video: https://youtu.be/nbwftAzMprI?si=mFAyVP4bUe7_D0u3 Visit @AverageDadOfficial     00:00 Intro 01:15 Daniel's enthusiasm is spreading 04:10 Does Samsung have a release schedule? 08:00 The Samsung Z Fold SE 16:52 David's 50-hour edit 22:00 Daniel's Mac mini buying dilemma 38:20 The MKBHD drama - our thoughts

This week started with a bit of chaos as it looked like Daniel's tech troubles would strike again.   Alex & David started without him and got straight into NEW Mac Mini chat. The boys spoke about the new devices as well as the configurations they had purchased for themselves.   Daniel EVENTUALLY fixed his tech issues and joined as we got into Alex's No Android November challenge which prompted a great insight into daily drivers and what tech we rely on each day to support not only our businesses but also our lives.   We then diverted to YouTube and spoke about celebrating successful weeks on the platform with everyone hitting a 1/10 video, before discussing how we respond to comments and engage with our audience in unique ways.   We finished up with some new tech to look at, Daniel & Alex waxed lyrical over some DJI cameras before rounding off the episode. All that and more on this week's episode of Minus Sixteen! Osmo Pocket 3:   https://www.amazon.com.au/DJI-Vlogging-Stabilization-Tracking-Photography/dp/B0CG19QXWD/ref=sr_1_5?crid=VIW91SOG9LQX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w-6AzfAY2daFWePZ8oubGgOyJDmUwUcBqLvN8bbZc5kGSNdM2hArsciVarIebMxMtQNmt_p1vvsPNr0uP7txBU6eVMqRiGyPrx94F4uMjnvp8GqO7ju7NS-CeSzW4tDlQPozerkNBka8UHIaz0viYi-3o61DxKj5FBGy6o-TkkkztJIkKtrmSOt_mz_1cIt2_izfcHp6fCbiirflqDVxFLghqZH8q4I6q0hCkkF-t3aX6fMBKzSTgQgEP-tNmfu2EoC930uc1tfkLhWf5gOo7XPTWcyxCBe9mK2eYVPwPXk.0fYjJ8_SgquHJha7f8PRgUyL_EQRQQWh3-Y4xgAgNLA&dib_tag=se&keywords=dji%2Bosmo%2Bpocket%2Bhandheld%2B3%2Baxis%2Bgimbal&qid=1731101990&sprefix=dji%2Bosmo%2Bpocket%2Bhandheld%2B3%2Baxis%2Bgimbal%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-5&th=1   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/cFheEYS0pKY?si=pr_UrvhWKx2z39J8 Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/Ya4MNSQ66Dk?si=Df1cAhhQM7m6p-L2 David's latest video: https://youtu.be/OHZh_5c5Rbg     00:00 Intro 01:35 A busy time - true Tectember style 03:35 Let's talk M4 Mac mini 08:45 The benefits of working on a Mac 13:30 Using external SSDs with a Mac   16:40 Alex and his android free November 23:05 Synology possibilities 26:30 Hating on the S24 Ultra 32:40 Signal differences - iPhone - Samsung 35:05 Content is king 40:25 Engaging with viewers 52:32 Keyword research  57:04 Osmo Pocket 3 and drones

Off the back of a hugely successful pod last time out, the boys are back with yet another YouTube success, Brad Colbow.   Brad is a YouTuber who caters to creative professionals and drills down on the products and resources available for artists and creatives.   We talk about Brad's journey as well as ask him about his niche and how he settled on it. We talk about how he deals with brands but also how he's trying to move away from brand deals and more towards course offerings and self-sustainability.    Since the last pod, the pay-to-play YouTubers are back in force and we analyse the promote tool and the impact it is having on the wider industry.   All that and more on another week of Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   00:00 Intro 01:25 Meeting Brad Colbow 07:20 Brad on planning content  12:10 Hitting the content wave 15:25 Embargo deadlines & protocols 23:30 Brad's rapid growth spell   29:15 Brad on selling his channel - well maybe! 31:30 Channel sustainability and YouTube Promotions 48:10 Selling courses & Memberships   55:00 The imposter syndrome 63:00 Brad's equipment set-up 66:00 Thoughts on the new iPad mini 74:00 Having fun with our tech! 

This week the lads have a special guest. Rising YouTube star Samuel Nam jumps on the pod to talk about his YouTube journey and his greater purpose for making content on the platform beyond just reviewing tech. He shares insights into his process, gear and overcoming his anxiety about posting his first video.   The boys then get into quite a long discussion about working with sponsors and how the current landscape of sponsorships is getting harder due to bigger creators buying views and inflating numbers.   YouTube also has released a new product, the boys discuss 3-minute shorts and the impact they could have on a channel.   All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   00:00 Intro 01:35 Sam and his YouTube story 09:20 How sponsors change everything 13:15 Sam's filming schedule 18:20 Daniel talking about the YouTube skippable ad hack 25:30 Sam's way of incentivising advertisers and sponsors 30:50 How Daniel & Sam first met 37:25 Keyword search, titles and content 40:00 Outsourcing thumbnails -and how not to overthink them 44:25 A/B testing 50:00 The art of great titles 53:30 Nailing the first 30-seconds 55:20 3-minute shorts - do they make sense? 61:00 David's rap tribute   ➡️ LATEST VIDEOS Sam - https://youtu.be/6vXKcsNwsCs?si=pE8T86SLMa7Tzbxo Daniel - https://youtu.be/xBhz4KrpkdQ?si=dS8-kUtfNuJYvQkd Alex - https://youtu.be/fi4j_RQ-tRs?si=6qiOIDfylWYCaLPf David - https://youtu.be/cIlUhPJdK6s

In a short and sharp chat this week, the boys begin their chat with some insights into how they got their iPhones on launch day and David recounts the hustle and bustle it took to get him his devices in time for videos.   David & Alex both give their accounts of using the iPhone in the first week and talk about how the camera control button is positioned wrong and lacks enough functionality right now.   The chat then turns to the newest Samsung devices and naturally, Daniel offers his guidance on what Samsung should've done instead.   After the product chat was done, Daniel talked about the origins of his beef with Quinn from Snazzy Labs and why creators should support each other instead of spreading hate and derision.   Finally, in a stacked chat, they finish with insights and thoughts on the controversy surrounding MKBHD and the Panels app that was launched last week.   It may have been shorter, but it is not short on topics, so grab your best snack and enjoy the latest episode of Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   00:00 Intro 01:00 David & Alex iPhone 16 stories 06:00 iPhone 16 first thoughts 12:00 iPhone Mirroring 14:00 Samsung S24FE & Tab S10 20:55 Ceramic Shield issues & Camera Control woes 24:40 Daniel & Twitter 30:20 Marques & the Panels app  39:00 Daniel passes the 50,000 sub mark 41:30 iPhone users apathy

#glowtime #apple #iphone16    Another iPhone event is done and dusted, and the lads have some strong opinions on whether Apple has brought enough with their yearly showcase.   They break down the iPhone 16, Airpods 4 and a lazy update to the Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Max.   David & Alex discuss what they ordered off the back of the event and the content they are planning.   When discussing YouTube, the lads discuss the thumbnail A/B testing again and revisit the hot issues of "buying views".   Finally, Alex discusses his recent travels to IFA in Berlin and how it had positive effects on networking in the creator Space.   All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   00:00 Intro 01:30 It's Glowtime - the Apple Event - our take 08:45 Has Apple run out of ideas? 18:50 What David bought 22:10 Samsung's latest update & iOS 18 31:25 Features to price ratio iPhone 16 and AirPods Max woes 42:28 Using YouTubes A/B testing and changing titles 45:50 Using hashtags and making content king 48:05 Brands know best - or do they? 56:45 Daniel's take on thumbnail testing 58:55 YouTube Premium - does it affect a creator's earnings 60:00 The risks of working alone   64:00 Alex's visit to Berlin

Lots to go through this time - sadly Daniel was not well, so it's just David & Alex this time.   We go through the Glowtime event and what we are expecting from the event and also we show you the new iPhone 16 and its Capture Button as an exclusive on the podcast.   What makes a Pro user and can Pro's work on iPads? Are you a Stage Manager or Split Screen user and would you buy a new iPad mini?   Then on to YouTube - we chat over paid promotions and the false value they give, how to earn trust with brands and how to remain faithful to your audience.    Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   00:00 Intro 01:30 It's Glowtime - the Apple Event 06:15 Why no Face ID on Macs yet? 08:30 The Capture Button on iPhone 16 Pro Max 10:00 Thoughts on The Vision Pro 12:12 Long-term thoughts on the 15 Pro Max - design  16:00 What makes a Pro user? 21:27 Being Pro on an iPad  24:00 Split Screen vs Stage Manager 28:08 iPad mini rumours 31:08 Alex & Garmin or Watch Ultra news 34:51 What else is coming our way at Glowtime? 37:25 Being genuine about what we make content about 38:50 S24 Ultra - problems  41:30 Sony Xperia update 44:45 Will we ever need to buy another Mac Pro?  47:02 YouTube Promote…  53:40 A fine line - when is too much too much? 55:10 Earning trust with brands 60:00 Dedicated videos 61:05 Retention hack  67:00 Music vs no music     How to boost views on YouTube http://how-to-reach-1000-subscribers.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=gygc-channel&utm_content=i-bought-5-million-youtube-views-heres-what-happened

In this episode of the Minus Sixteen podcast, we take a look into the tech world's latest controversies and discussions, namely how Google and their PR agency have got into a bit of a pickle. We kick things off with the newly released Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a device that has sparked mixed reactions among tech enthusiasts. Some say it looks odd and even ugly, prompting us to explore what might have gone wrong in its design. We also discuss how aesthetics play a significant role in consumer choice, and whether Google has missed the mark with this one.    ✨We are genuinely curious though, do you prefer the wider screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or prefer the design Samsung implemented in their Galaxy Z Fold 6? Let us know in the comments!

The lads are all back together after Alex has returned from holiday. It was the first opportunity for Alex and Daniel to discuss the latest Samsung products with both having hands-on and having started receiving the devices in hand. Daniel and Alex discussed their shared experience with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, while Alex updated us on the rest of the ecosystem and spoke of his love for the new Galaxy Ring.    The chat moved on to cameras, with David close to securing a business grant that will assist in upgrading his kit, whilst Daniel spoke of the perils of switching from a phone to a camera, just as David's camera ran out of battery while acting as a webcam!   The boys then moved on to talking YouTube and spoke about the thumbnail A/B testing, the annoying success of putting your face in thumbnails and whether it's worth using timestamps in videos. All of that and more in this week's episode of Minus Sixteen!   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

This time it's just David and Daniel as Alex takes a well-earned break.   We chat over Daniels's visit to Samsung Unpacked and check out the Flip 6, Fold 6, Samsung Watch Ultra and Samsung Ring.   David went to Apple Battersea in London to check out the Vision Pro and hear what he made of it.   Plus, all the behind-the-scenes chat about what it's like running a YouTube channel.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

This one started with some camera gear chat - what gear we use, future plans, ND filters, and even a little chat about Final Cut.   Then we started to get into YouTube and there was a lot to cover. How to balance the admin and office side of running a channel, working with agencies, paid clicks and the new Skip Ahead feature that YouTube is rolling out that may ruin our channels.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

Daniel comes on board in this pod - and we couldn't be happier.   We chat over the Sony Experia VI, Samsung S24 camera and of course, we have to chat about iPad, don't we?   The new version of Final Cut Pro is out so we give our views & thoughts on that. But the hot topic though is one that Alex picked up on - double standards in the tech YouTube space.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

As we get ready for WWDC Alex and I have a lot to talk about.   Firstly we look ahead to next Monday's Apple event and what we are looking forward to and what we are expecting.    Then we chat over our thoughts and findings on the new M4 iPad Pro. Alex has been to Samsung's UK HQ - so we find out how that came about.   And we chat over how to go about finding brands, how best to work with them - oh and shooting at 60 FPS for YouTube too.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

Welcome back to Daniel - but this time in person! We grabbed him whilst he was on holiday in the UK with his family - and I have to say, it was one of our best episodes yet! Of course, we chat about the newly released M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air and chat about how it compares to the Samsung S9. When a creator is away from home for 5 weeks - what tech does he pack? Well, Daniel will tell you precisely what he packed for this road trip. And then we talk thumbnails - it turns out we all have very different approaches… Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

This time it's all about the iPad! Well, it had to be really, right?   We chat over the M2 iPad Air, and M4 iPad Pro, what we've bought and how we will go about covering it.   The Let Loose event itself came in for some flack - the Machine Press was not to everyone's liking - we discuss!   And if you've wondered what it's like to deal with brands - we tell you the truth!   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

In this episode, we chat about the recent spate of creators giving honest reviews and the effects that have on the companies behind the products. We chat about the art of making honest product review videos and the benefits of staying in lane for your channel.   Then we look at the benefits of wearables - smart watches & rings and what the Garmin Epix Pro has been like.   Let Loose, the next Apple event has been confirmed so we chat that over and what to expect from the iPad event and finally a little update on AirPods Max.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

On the actual day - the very hour we sat down to record the podcast Alex joined the 100,000 YouTube subscribers club so obviously we talked about that on the podcast - how could we not? We talked about the 4 year journey what he's learned and what advice he would pass on to you if you are starting on YouTube today. We chat over the Sony Xperia 1V, Final Cut Pro plugins - oh and that mess with Dbrand this week on Twitter. The art of YouTube shorts was in our line of vision and also are community posts beneficial? Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

This time around we chat about the pros and cons of Final Cut Pro versus Premiere Pro and just how good is the the new M3 15-inch MacBook Air?   Still no iPads and possibly now not until May or even WWDC - and what can we expect from WWDC this year?   Lastly the dark side of YouTube and what it feels like to buy subs.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

Lot's going on in this episode.   We chat about the lack of a spring event from Apple - and ponder will they possibly yet surprise us. We chat over the new M3 MacBook Air and what to expect from the next iPad Pro.   Then we really get in the trenches with the whole buying views on YoiuTube controversy - we pull it apart and try to find ouy what is really going on.   Don't forget we are also on YouTube Music as an audio-only podcast.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

At last, we are back and we have lots to talk about. Alex briefly talks about the recent updates on the Samsung S24 Ultra, and we give out views and thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro. With the first Apple event promised in just a few weeks we chat over what we think we are likely to see…new OLED iPad Pros, iPad Air, Mac mini….there is a lot to look forward to. And we are also on YouTube Music as an audio-only podcast.  Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

We go deep about the new Samsung S24 and Alex has been hands-on with it over the past few days. There are a couple of issues and concerns that he has already found to do with possible build quality problems and also the display.    We talk about Apple's Vision Pro - our expectations and our thoughts on it just one week out before it lands in customers' hands.   Then we talk about the weird month of January for creators and about the rash of creators quitting. Lastly, we chat over the way YouTube seems to penalise you for not staying in lane - oh, and our favourite apps! Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

We are back for our first podcast of the year - and as it turns out there is a lot to talk about.   In a few days, there is Samsung Unpacked so we have a good chat about that event and what we can expect. Galaxy AI is going to be the hot topic and we also talk cameras, bezels, displays & notches.   The Pixel 8 Pro is a phone we've both used and loved so we chat about the latest features that Google have made available for it. ND filters, shooting ProRes, external SSD and recording in 8K - we cover it all.   And of course - Vision Pro…our take on this ground breaking bit of tech.   Then as we get into talking YouTube we talk about the January blues and the risks of changing laanes and direction as a creator.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

On this episode we are joined by Daniel from Tech with Benefits and as he is Mr Samsung it was too good of an opportunity to not corner him and pry out of him what he thinks may be coming in January when Samsung launches the S24 Ultra. What AI features can we possibly expect? Will LOG or RAW video make its way to Samsung's flagship phone in '24? Daniel gives us the inside scoop on what his dream camera set-up would be and Alex talks about shooting 8K on his S23.   Alex covers his recent VLOG-style videos and tells us about where the inspiration came from and Daniel tells us how he makes Samsung content in between events and releases.   David has seen some good growth recently on his channel and pulls back the curtains on what he thinks has been at the heart of that growth. Also, having been hit by the invalid traffic strike in the summer David and the boys cover the latest fallout from it and how creators are still being left without answers.   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

Lots to chat over on this episode…   First, why are internet speeds so damned slow!! Grrrrr….we chat over thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Pixel 8 Pro/Samsung S23 Ultra and also catch up on the latest news from Snapdragon as well. Alex also has some hot takes on the latest gossip about next year's Samsung S24 Ultra - and the real sauce that everyone is missing…   How creators can embrace AI in their daily workflows and how it saves a HUGE amount of time. What's new in Final Cut Pro, and why is everything subscription-based now - and is it a benefit?   Then the big one…Casetify - what's REALLY going on?   Don't forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!

Discussing the future of reviewing smartphones, our take on Apple silicon M2 & M3 and how to get the best out of shooting ProRes log on iPhone 15 Pro Max - LUTS & ND filters. The art of working with brands and the benefits of using good music in videos. Oh, we get talking about what a small world the content creators' economy actually is! Download RiversideFM streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   00:00 Intro 03:00 What phones to review next?  06:35 What's the Sony Xperia all about? 10:35 Getting the most from iPhone 15 Pro Max, ProRes and log 13:11 Colour correction & LUTS 15:58 Using ND filters on the iPhone 15 Pro Max - a good idea? 19:45 Getting used to the brilliant BlackMagic app 21:35 The new iMac M3 - thoughts 25:18 The problem facing Apple 32:35 The weird thing about YouTube... 34:35 iMessage vs. RCS - the blue bubble debate - is it over? 35:30 Nothing's answer - the risks of using Nothing Chats 45:38 Scripts and the creator's woes with the Elgato teleprompter 49:20 The teleprompter function is Riverside FM 50:40 YouTube's new ad placement rules and what they mean to creators 57:10 YouTube's new brand's feature for creators 60:00 Brands just taking the pi*s out of us! 65:00 It's a small world... 67:00 Working creatively with brands 69:00 The benefits of keeping a fresh mind as a creator 74:00 The benefits of using great music in videos Latest videos: https://youtu.be/8RxD6wKA47k https://youtu.be/8RxD6wKA47k Latest blog https://medium.com/macoclock/apples-1st-round-win-rcs-is-finally-coming-to-iphone-0a7804381e12?sk=d24e44495ed71ed633fcbe822cb883be Get CleanMyMac for your Mac - it's worth looking after! https://macpaw.audw.net/c/3469704/263631/1733   If you are a powerhouse Mac user like me, then treat yourself and enjoy over 200 productivity apps on your Mac FREE for 30 days  https://setapp.sjv.io/c/3469704/344537/5114 Contact: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

Minus Sixteen the podcast that talks tech and the business of YouTube is back with another episode full of goodness...   M3 iMacs and more   We chat over what we made of the new M3 family of cips and Macs from Apple Shot on iPhone Good or bad - a fan or not...we chat over the commotion from the Scary Fast event Pixel Pro 8 Our takes on the latest AI beast from Google YouTube What the community means to us and how important it is to let your fave creators know that you value them       Apple BTS blog https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/10/behind-the-scenes-at-scary-fast-apples-keynote-event-shot-on-iphone/   Apple BTS video https://youtu.be/V3dbG9pAi8I?si=jxaIyL1JZeYipu5R   BlackMagic videos https://youtu.be/XHWQTJzO5GE?si=nt4oP4Z8I7lP5fRV https://youtu.be/Xf6dTcz0yyo?si=qNiYElhSDUL5ZzYE   Alex's latest video https://youtu.be/jtONJEzG2Y0?si=ZIguJF0RMjq_CS1z   David's latest video https://youtu.be/vOBEEiCTX1k?si=EErEU80qi4OasvW_   David's latest blog https://medium.com/macoclock/new-imac-my-1st-essential-installs-ae0b4a8af74e?sk=f988d1163870f081c5ed7ebd8d3351bd   0:00 It's not that bad

We got serious in this one and talked at length about online security and how best to protect your YouTube account  - fascinating stuff. If you spend your life online you should listen to this episode. There are some very elaborate scams out there.   We also chat over our thoughts on the AI beast - the Pixel 8 Pro and give our thoughts on the level of AI packed into this phone.   Don't forget to leave a rating - and to get in touch and let us know what you'd like us to cover in the podcast.   Video version here ⬇️ https://youtu.be/NzadHUfnL38?si=TpJyqWkzt4McIy7P   0:00:

On this episode, Alex & I get together to give our views on iPhone 15 and what it's like to use - USB-C recording, PreoRes, LOG, telephoto lens…we cover it all. And will it be good enough to make Alex replace his Samsung S3 Ultra?   We review the Made By Google event and discuss whether Google has gone too far with their amazing AI tricks that the Pixel 8 Pro can now perform - after all, what is a photo?   And then we chat over the anti-trust court case that Google are fighting right now, and how that implicates and affects creatives on YouTube. Watch this video by Louis Rossman where he talks about the Google ad-block scandal https://youtu.be/hWJrsz_cmas?si=z5fn8UJhwjeEX-dF   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/DyJzcnxLxuw?si=6HUkNZY_hYp5tf6J Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1 Read Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech  David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtec David's latest video: https://youtu.be/FHY9Ad_d_mI Read David's on Medium: https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech If you enjoy it like, sub and share people

On this episode of the podcast I am joined by MacRumors Hartley Charlton - and we get busy pulling apart the latest Apple event, iPhone 15 and Apple Watch as well.  We also chat over how much better can iPhone really ever get. iPad and Stage Manger gets a brief look in and we look ahead to what may or may not be coming from Apple later this year. If you enjoy it like, sub and share people

Tech season is almost here and we're getting ourselves ready for a busy few weeks ahead.   We talk plenty about the upcoming iPhone 15 - what we're expecting from it and the way that creators should be maximising their content on it. We talk about Apple Watch Ultra and how you can make it fit in with your Android lifestyle.   Invalid traffic and the mess it's creating is talked about again as it causes more and more mayhem as David gets hit by it! We ponder why at the same time YouTube are suddenly changing its ad policy - is it just a strange coincidence? And are the leaks from Google over their Pixel 8 all planned?     Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/1n_QXisWXbU?si=vRVfN8GCA52XIrAz Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1 Read Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech  David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtec David's latest video: https://youtu.be/is1PNXtzEhg Read David's iPhone 15 story on Medium: iPhone 15 story on Medium https://medium.com/macoclock/iphone-15-has-huge-changes-coming-404a2d190f68?sk=511e5337762b4fdf9f05435cae8b350e   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   Invalid traffic video https://youtu.be/is1PNXtzEhg    00:00 Intro 01:20 Alex up against it - the woes of a sponsored video! 04:30 The Watch Ultra 07:30 Using the Watch Ultra with a Samsung S23 Ultra  10:00 Start making your iPhone 15 videos now!  10:55 What to expect on iPhone 15 17:00 Will the event be recorded or live? 18:00 The i15 Pro Max Revealed 20:00 Is 8GB really enough? 25:40 Alex's take on the Samsung Flip 30:50 David & The Nothing brand 32:40 Small brands should listen to creators  36:00 The Android life 38:07 The Invalid Traffic debacle 42:45 Why are YouTube changing the ad rules now? 46:00 The YouTube Shorts mess  52:40 Thumbnail teasers 61:00 More iPhone stuff 63:00 Google Pixel tricks! 

Another banger as they say - where to start?   This time we muse about the coming events of tech-tober that lay ahead for us and what our plans are. We chat over iPhone 15 and if it's going to tempt us and look at the Pixel Pro 8 as well.   We take a good look at the Invalid Views scandal that has been troubling creators this past week and ask why aren't YouTube fixing it and telling us what the hell is going on. We also talked about the importance of taking a break and re-charging the batteries, how we plan content and our thoughts on the whole Linus affair.   Don't forget to get involved and let us know if there are any burning issues you want us to cover.   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/2Q-VlAtnOoo?si=LBSwUnQo-qzRjkUp Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   David's latest video: https://youtu.be/gHkXcI81tsk   The Rene Ritchie interview: https://youtu.be/-7kswv-tWH0?si=EGQZe7ZJfVzOzOGX   Read David on Medium: I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   Read Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtec   Pope in the Pool: https://medium.com/@robertrose/remember-your-pope-in-the-pool-4968f406bbc2   00:00 Intro 01:20 Welcome to Tech-tember - talking iPhone 15 05:37 Are iPads lost?  09:05 Apple and their cables… 11:45 Plans for our podcast and trying to help you 13:20 Are release day videos really worth it? 17:42 Will Alex ever swap back to an iPhone? 19:55 What's all the fuss about zoom? 20:38 Oops - the S23 is cracked! 21:44 Looking forward to the Pixel event and the Pixel Pro 8  23:46 David's love affair with Nothing continues… 28:40 Alex and his Brazilian channel 32:50 YouTube and Invalid Views - the full story 38:22 Using analytics to plan your content 44:40 The research tab - could be better & using Google Trends 45:35 Taking a break - it's so important 50:10 Thumbnail or title first - planning content    56:00 Oh dear Linus…our take 

You want content - we have content!! Another bumper episode where we had loads to chat over.    Firstly - the hardware. In the studio, we had the Fold 5 & Flip 5 to chat about, the future for iPhone 15 and the HUGE Samsung Tab 8. And if that weren't enough we also had the Nothing 2 with us as well.   We chatted about some super Android hacks we have both found and then we got down to business and talked YouTube.   This time we chatted analytics and as a creator what are the most imporatnt metrics to keep an eye on. Finally we spoke about whet the hell is going on over at Medium for tech writers too…   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/W_YnMRJWnv0 Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   David's latest video: https://youtu.be/qFR_-wTV5Tg   Read David on Medium: I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   Read Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtec   Pope in the Pool: https://medium.com/@robertrose/remember-your-pope-in-the-pool-4968f406bbc2   00:00 Intro 01:10 Our moaning! 02:00 David's getting into Android - and its all Alex's fault 04:10 The slippy Pixel 7 Pro 06:10 iPhone 15 - should we 07:05 iPhone battery life vs Samsung S23 08:40 Multitasking on the Samsung S23 09:40 Android hacks & work arounds - Neardrop 13:30 File transfer speeds  14:05 Samsung Fold 5 16:45 First impressions Samsung Flip 5 19:15 Pro settings for the camera on Samsung S23 19:45 The Nothing Phone 2  23:33 14-inch Tab S9 and DeX 27:50 The differences in Android phones and Novalauncher app 32:25 Understanding YouTube - a  re tags still a thing? 34:58 Learning to tell a story - Pope In The Pool! 42:00 Analytics 46:55 Keeping it simple & CPM vs RPM 52:00 Thye most important metrics 54:00 Alex and his Brazilian channel 62:00 The importance of change - mentally & physically 65:00 What's gone wrong with Medium?  

This time around ‘ya boys have plenty to chat about. There was David's iOS situation and his brush with YouTube's copyright department! We chat over what the Nothing 2 is like to use and then Alex reveals just how painful Samsung Unpacked was for him, exactly what he bought…and why!   Chatting YouTube we chat over the benefits sub-titles, the pitfalls of brand deals and when and when not to use timestamps.   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/W_YnMRJWnv0 Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   David's latest video: https://youtu.be/ArjIiU3VHLI   Read David on Medium: I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   Read Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtec   Pope in the Pool: https://medium.com/@robertrose/remember-your-pope-in-the-pool-4968f406bbc2   00:00 Intro 01:30 Pumping out the content 03:30 David's copyright issue 09:30 Being cautious of brand deals 14:50 Android meets iOS and talking Nothing 22:05 Eagle eyed viewers 23:40 Samsung Unpacked 26:10 The Flip 5 29:32 What Alex bought at Unpacked 33:08 Samsung Fold 5 39:07 What's coming with iPhone 15? 40:33 Samsung Tab S9 46:16 Samsung Watches 47:13 David's iOS 16.6 nightmare 53:09 The benefit of adding subtitles to your videos 56:20 Timestramps on YouTube videos 57:20 Alex and his latest techniques 60:30 Oppenheimer & IMAX 65:00 Hijack

Your favourite podcast boys are back with lots to talk about. iOS 17 for iPad and stage manager get a look at. We compare the Garmin watch to the Watch Ultra and we chat over Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iOS and iPhone 14 Pro. We even manage to talk Dyson, McLaren & the Titan Project too!   YouTube chat this time is about niches, pivoting, SEO and channel planning.   Get involved - if there is anything you want us to talk about then let us know!   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/ufPmnlz7MiU Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   David's latest video: https://youtu.be/l8VUpsmky6M   Read David on Medium: I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   Read Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtech   Catch up on David's recent radio show here: https://player.autopod.xyz/366556     00:00 Intro 02:10 The start of the Pixel 7 Pro story 04:30 Promise not to mention the BBC again! 05:30 AirPods Max galore 07:27 Snapdragon & Tensor chips… 08:40 The ecosystem wins & switching 11:45 Problems switching to Android…perspectives 12:50 The Nothing series of phones 14:32 Garmin & Watch Ultra 16:30 iOS 17 & betas 19:10 Stage Manager 22:50 Whats new for iPhone 15? 25:18 YouTube chat - pivoting & niches 29:00 Getting growth 32;12 Using the YouTube community 34:15 Video duration & doubling down 40:56 What next?  41:55 Strategy 42:34 SEO & subtitles & captions   47:31 Fonts & brand recognition 48:09 The Penny Series  50:45 Talking Hijack 51:55 Amazon Prime Day Deals 54:10 15-inch Starlight MacBook Air 56:35 Thinking iPad 57:55 Project Titan 59:01 Alex & his Dyson days 60:00 The McLaren Tech Centre

Boy - where to start with this episode? We covered so much.   We briefly mentioned the new 15-inch MacBook Air and the Beats Studio Buds+ and then we rolled up our sleeves and got down to our normal YouTube business.   This time around we cover shorts, live streams, my first Google pay cheque and Alex's 65,000 subs. More than that, we chat about quanitiy over quality, the roll of Substack and is one video per week enough to keep YouTube happy?   Get involved - if there is anything you want us to talk about then let us know!   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/DvZO9zp6KOI Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   David's latest video: https://youtu.be/YIn0OZSKDnM   Read me on Medium: I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   Read Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com   David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtech   Catch up on David's recent radio show here https://player.autopod.xyz/366556   00:00 Intro 01:25 15inch MacBook Air 07:27 Beats Studio Buds+ 30:45 Shorts 11:30 Audio testing - sound stage etc 13:35 Are we spoiled with good tech? Who do we make videos for? 15:00 AdSense seasonality 16:30 The ideas for content 19:00 Looking at your metrics 20:25 Making boring content interesting 23:15 David's first Google payout 23:50 How much these channels cost us to run? 24:50 Alex and his 65,000 subs 26:00 The thought of giving up & gaining subs 28:15 Are YouTube doing their bit for us? 33:20 Quantity over quality   36:10 Is one video per week enough? 39:00 The lack of scale-ability of YouTube 42:05 Re-purposing content 46:30 Newsletters & Substack 50:00 Using an Avatar 52:10 Shorts - are we being lazy? 56;20 Hijack on Apple TV+ 58:55 Alex takes on the Metaverse 60:00 You reap what you sow 63:00 YouTube Live 66:00 Monetising Live Streams 68:00 The benefits of a call to action

This time you get Alex and me together, side by side in his studio and as ever we cover loads.   Being our first podcast since WWDC we unbox it fully - our thoughts on Vision Pro, the 15-inch MacBook Air and the Mac Studio. Alex talks about his first take on iPadOS 17 too.   Then we get into YouTube and chat about how NOT to get caught out when working with brands, Shorts, the benefits of going Live and using SEOs smartly in your video descriptions.   It's all here - enjoy!   Gerald Undone video link https://youtu.be/iasz7lwfzcc   Motion Array Competition https://motionarray.com/learn/motion-array/macreativechallenge/?utm_source=MA_Newsletter_paid_all&utm_medium=challenge_140623&utm_campaign=Main   Andres Vidoza https://www.youtube.com/@andresvidoza   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/QlzCtJjTMMs Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   My latest video: https://youtu.be/-_cH3UkGXK8   READ ME ON MEDIUM I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   READ ALEX ON MEDIUM https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   GET IN TOUCH WITH ME david@talkingtechandaudio.com   CATCH ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtech   ALEX'S CONTRACT https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wcRgkFNbjcQd4tIg1C0dNYffzHzROlXK/view?usp=sharing   00:00 Intro 01:15 Apple Vision Pro - our take 10:50 What else happened at WWDC? M2 MacBook Air & Mac Pro 15:20 Apple's Returns policy 17:25 Talking iPhones 19:10 OS betas & the last word on Final Cut on iPad 21:30 The woes of a bad brand deal 30:45 Shorts 35:00 Finding your voice & style 40:00 Using music correctly in videos & the Motion Array competition 43:00 Going live on YouTube 55:00 The future according to David & Alex! 62:00 Tags, timestamping & SEO

It's almost like t'was the night before Christmas! Here we are just a few days away from WWDC '23 and Alex and I are pumped!   Of course, we talk about what we are looking forwards to next week but plenty more besides. I talk about the London Podcast Show and Alex gives his full take on what it's like as a creator trying to use Final Cut on an iPad.   We chat about cameras, audio, and why having good gear does matter and why we go the extra yards with our editing.   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/QlzCtJjTMMs Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   My latest video: https://youtu.be/-_cH3UkGXK8   READ ME ON MEDIUM I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   READ ALEX ON MEDIUM https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   GET IN TOUCH WITH ME david@talkingtechandaudio.com   CATCH ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtech   Alex's Contract: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wcRgkFNbjcQd4tIg1C0dNYffzHzROlXK/view?usp=sharing   Sony XLR adapter https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-microphones/xlr-k3m   Lens filter https://www.kentfaith.co.uk/lens-filters   00:00 Intro 01:45 Samsung camera & overpacking 04:50 Set design 09:00 Apple clearing the decks  12:25 iPadOS what Alex wants… 14:10 Final Cut on iPad - the real story 22:20 DaVinci & LumaFusion as alternatives 25:50 How we bring audio to our video and camera chat 29:00 Gear does matter! 34:00 Lazy editing & the perils of dedicated videos 39:00 Keeping it real! 44:10 Hardware at WWDC 51:40 CPM and Ad revenue on YouTube 54:30 Using a VPN  57:45 Responding to enquiries 

This time Alex and I chat over our thoughts about WWDC and what we are either expecting or excited about - including tApple's M3 15-inch MacBook Air and of course Apple's mixed reality headset.   We get back in the YouTube trenches and look at music libraries and the best way to utilise music in your videos, upload timings and strategies and using the Community tab for posts in YouTube Studio.   We chat over the pros and cons of Final Cut on iPad and then have a good look at AI and how it can help a creator.   Download our streaming software https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=david-lewis   Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/928bSVr9Ui4 Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1   Rafael Ludwig Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RafaelLudwig   My latest video: https://youtu.be/3b0jMyYjT1c   READ ME ON MEDIUM I publish weekly on Medium and you can find my blogs here https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership   READ ALEX ON MEDIUM https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech   GET IN TOUCH WITH ME david@talkingtechandaudio.com   CATCH ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtech   00:00 Intro 00:55 Camera woes & top tricks 03:50 Upload timings & strategy using YouTube Studio 07:35 YouTube's Community Tab/Engagement/Reach/Retention 12:50 Music Libraries 15:00 Final Cut on iPad/Storage/Exporting 27:30 Gling for creators & editing video by text 33:20 Generative AI and how it cuts costs for Creators 37:10 ChatGPT Script example & Phind 42:30 Google MusicLM 46:00 Apple Live Speech 48:10 WWDC, Apple's AR/VR Headset & 15-inch MacBook Air 60:00 London Podcast Show & London Adobe Max