TLDR;
This episode of the Waveform Podcast covers a range of tech topics, starting with a discussion of Becca's video about her first year as a creator and the YouTube collab feature. The hosts then discuss the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, new Apple M5 products, and a potential Netflix and Spotify collaboration. They also touch on the end of Windows 10 support, a JerryRigEverything video of the Pixel Fold, and a concept phone from Honor. The episode concludes with a trivia segment.
- Becca's video about her first year as a creator and the YouTube collab feature.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, new Apple M5 products, and a potential Netflix and Spotify collaboration.
- End of Windows 10 support, a JerryRigEverything video of the Pixel Fold, and a concept phone from Honor.
Intro [0:00]
The hosts joke about Clippy potentially replacing co-pilot, before introducing the topics for this week's podcast, including YouTube collab feature, a phone of the year contender, the new M5 chip, the end of Windows 10, and an exploding phone.
Becca's video [1:02]
The hosts discuss Becca's video about her first year as a full-time creator, highlighting its value for those interested in tech YouTube content creation. They touch on her discussion of monetisation through YouTube ads and brand deals, as well as her upcoming merch. They also mention the Ader interview, where a similar arc of monetisation was discussed.
Xiaomi 17 Pro [7:57]
The hosts review the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, noting its similarities to the latest iPhones in terms of design and name. Despite the obvious comparisons, they praise the phone's features, including its large battery, triple 50-megapixel cameras, and the screen on the back. The phone is lighter than the iPhone and has a compelling price point at around $850 in China. The back display is a full high-quality 3-inch corner-to-corner display with 120 Hz and 3500 nits. The hosts also discuss the Magic OS 10 video, Honor's new UI, which appears to be a clone of Apple's liquid glass.
New Apple M5 products [18:25]
Apple has released the M5 chip and three new devices that will use it: the iPad Pro, the 14-inch base MacBook Pro, and the Vision Pro. The M5 chip brings improvements in GPU and on-device AI processing. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip has a 24-hour battery life. The Vision Pro gets a higher refresh rate (up to 120 Hz) and slightly better battery life with the M5 chip, as well as a new dual knit band for improved weight distribution and comfort. The dual knit band costs $99, while the other two bands are still being sold. Live sports are coming to Vision Pro, starting with NBA games, but availability may be limited to certain regions and cable subscribers.
Shopify (Sponsored) [34:37]
Shopify is a commerce platform that helps small businesses grow with tools for sales, design, marketing, and more. It offers readytouse templates, AI-powered assistance, and 24/7 customer support.
Netflix and Spotify collab [35:39]
Netflix will be bringing 16 video podcasts from Spotify to its platform early next year. This move is seen as Netflix trying to compete with YouTube in the TV watch time space. The video podcasts are all owned by Spotify Studios. The hosts speculate on whether this collaboration will benefit Netflix or Spotify more, with some suggesting it may not significantly benefit either.
Samsung event next week [42:21]
Samsung is holding an event next week, on October 21st, to share more details about the Project Muhan Android XR headset. The timing is interesting, given Apple's recent announcement of the M5 Vision Pro. The hosts question whether there is a market for the Samsung headset, considering the Vision Pro has been a flop. They also discuss the trend of companies investing in hyped technologies, even if they are not ultimately successful.
Farewell Windows 10 [45:26]
Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10 after 10 years. 40% of Windows users are still using Windows 10, and the switch to Windows 11 requires specific hardware. Microsoft will offer paid security support for some users for another year. 9% of Windows desktop users are still on Windows 7, and 3% are on Windows XP. The hosts reminisce about older versions of Windows and discuss the challenges of upgrading operating systems in enterprise environments. They also speculate on Microsoft's upcoming announcement, hinting at AI-related features or the return of Clippy.
LinkedIn (Sponsored) [57:19]
LinkedIn Jobs helps small business owners hire qualified candidates by making it easy to post jobs for free, share them with their network, and manage candidates in one place. LinkedIn's features help write job descriptions and get jobs in front of the right people.
Framer (Sponsored) [58:18]
Framer is a website builder that offers a full-featured professional design tool for free. With the launch of Design Pages, Framer is now an all-in-one design platform for websites, social assets, campaign visuals, and icons.
JerryRigEverything Pixel 10 Pro Fold [1:00:00]
The Pixel Fold exploded in JerryRigEverything's durability test after the battery was punctured during a bend test. The hosts discuss the video and the potential reasons for the explosion, including the placement of the antenna line near the battery. They also note other interesting details from the video, such as the hidden camera sensor and the design of the microphone hole.
Honor AI concept phone [1:08:39]
Honor has unveiled a concept phone with a built-in gimbal camera, similar to the DJI Osmo Pocket. The camera flips around the top of the phone and is stabilised. The hosts discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of this design, as well as the lack of hardware experimentation from US manufacturers.
Trivia [1:13:48]
The hosts engage in a trivia segment. The first question is about two legendary pieces of Windows software that were lost when switching to Windows 11. The answers are Internet Explorer (with the asterisk that Edge has an Internet Explorer mode) and Space Pinball. The second question is about Xiaomi's mascot, which is a white rabbit named Meu.
Outro [1:18:47]
The hosts conclude the episode and promote the Adam Miseri interview.