Show Notes
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 [email protected]. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com
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