r/mkbhd

Funny little story TLDR at the end

I was on the way to the barber shop this morning and was listening to the new Eclipse Episode of Waveform and heard Marques say he was going to be in Ireland this week for a frisbee tournament and I was like "oh no way" I figured it would be up in Dublin which is like 3 hours away so I thought I wouldn't meet him but when I checked where the tournament was it was only 30 mins from the barber shop.

So I went down, landed into the tournament which was actually a club world championship that was huge and filled with teams from countries all over the world. I never watched Ultimate Frisbee before but it was super cool to see and funny that it was in Ireland as it's not a super popular sport here. Then sure enough I saw Marques queuing for the food truck and popped over and chatted to him for a minute and got a photo. Super nice guy, and what a crazy unexpected way to spend my day.

TLDR: Always listen to The Waveform Podcast, You might meet Marques

Just finshed the podcast "Dead Eyes" that Andrew recomended a few episodes back, and I cannot recomend it enough!

As an iPhone user, it’s quite interesting to visualise how iOS (iPadOS?) may fit in these form factors.

📱 Honor’s “Robot Phone” Highlights

• Unique Feature: A smartphone with a built-in 3‑axis gimbal arm for its main 200MP camera, making it easier to shoot stable video, selfies, and creative angles.
• Design Trade‑offs:
  • Bulkier than typical phones (9.6mm thick, 248g).
  • Camera folds into the phone and is protected by a sliding cover.
  • Durability concerns: IP54 rating only when stowed, fragile when extended.
• Camera Capabilities:
  • Nearly 360° movement, multiple tracking modes (FPV, subject tracking, spin shot, etc.).
  • Works for video calls and panoramic selfies.
  • Partnership with Arri adds film-inspired looks and LogC3 format.
• Performance:
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a large 7,060mAh battery.
  • Video stabilization close to DJI’s Osmo Pocket, though phone heats up during extended recording.
  • Strong low-light photography thanks to large sensor + gimbal stabilization.
• Limitations:
  • Only launching in China, priced at ¥9,999 (~$1,480).
  • More expensive than buying a flagship phone plus a separate gimbal.
  • Durability and repair costs are major concerns.
• Target Audience: Best suited for content creators or livestreamers who want integrated stabilization. For most users, separate devices may be more practical.

👉 In short, Honor’s Robot Phone is bulky, fragile, and pricey, but it delivers unique gimbal‑powered photography and video features no other phone currently offers.

I'm assuming google just used AI here but seriously how would that have gone past quality control

Like hasn't been shut down !

https://www.voronoiapp.com/technology/Inside-the-AI-Tools-Market-2026-A-24-Month-Study-of-9531-AI-Tools-and-1445-Billion-Web-Visits-8690

Its also kinda crazy that Canva is the second most popular AI application

Without giving too much away (if you recognize this screenshot then you know), sometimes a movie will have the resolution of a story happening as the credits roll, and streaming app reducing the scene to a thumbnail with a countdown in the effort to keep you locked into a binge absolutely ruins the experience. There should be a setting that prevents this. It's not auto play settings because it still happens (see second screenshot).