Eight or Sixteen

Jan 21 2025 87 ep. 61 mins 38
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Rob and Mark are Apple and tech enthusiasts who like nothing more than a good old muse, moan and laugh about the latest happenings from Apple. Tune in to hear them talk through the latest news, rumours and releases (it's a bit like having a couple of pints down the pub - this isn't Newsnight).

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"The coveted, 'Mark Ellis Reviews' BEST TOILET AWARD"

Jan 21 2025 59 mins  
Mark and Rob are back with another packed episode of Eight or Sixteen! This week, they dive into the best (and weirdest) tech from CES 2025, including Lenovo’s rollable laptops, and a robot vacuum with an Inspector Gadget arm. Mark shares his “Best in Show” highlights, Rob talks WiFi 7 and heated seats, and a bizarre electric salt spoon you didn’t know you needed. LinksHotd

“Demise of the stovetop”

Dec 30 2024 67 mins  
In this episode, Mark and Rob reflect on an eventful 2024, covering everything from travel highlights and their favourite tech purchases to the biggest disappointments of the year. Rob shares his hands-on experience with OneUI 7 Beta, Samsung’s latest innovations, and his new tech toys, while Mark looks back on standout reviews and missed opportunities. Plus, a look ahead at what

"Apologies to Andy McBain!"

Dec 07 2024 63 mins  
Join Mark and Rob for another episode of the Eight or Sixteen podcast and more tech ramblings. From starting to talk about Christmas decorations, to an interesting song about a duck and some grapes, just your typical Eight or Sixteen podcast! And a personal apologies from Niall to Andy McBain, for the incorrect scheduling.... ➡️ Ghost newsletter/publishing platform: https://gen

"Marques has been a naughty boy"

Nov 19 2024 62 mins  
In this episode Mark and Rob dive into the power-packed M4 Mac mini, questioning whether its upgrades are worth the price, and the surprising 3D-printed Mac Pro case that’s making waves. They explore the Oppo Find X8 Pro, growing BlueSky exodus numbers, and why AppleCare+ refunds are suddenly popping up. Plus, Rob’s accidental car purchase, frustration with smart locks, and the

“Life is too short for dangly straps”

Nov 02 2024 69 mins  
Join Rob and Mark for more tech waffling and meandering down limitless cultural cul-de-sacs!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

“They’ve Sherlocked our podcast!”

Oct 12 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, Mark and Rob dive into the latest Apple M4 benchmarks leak, comparing it to the infamous iPhone 4 incident, and explore what surprises we might see at the upcoming Apple October event. They also discuss the Meta Quest 3S and how it stacks up against its competition, alongside the newest developments in VR and AR, including Meta’s Orion project. Make sure to watch

"He loves to get his otoscope out"

Sep 29 2024 57 mins  
In this episode, Mark and Rob dive into Apple’s latest reveals, from the new iPhone 16 line up (the good and the bad), to the AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10. Are any of Apple latest launches really worth it? 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:

“We all remember the Flappy Birds”

Sep 14 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, Mark is back from his travels and shares insights from IFA and a Huawei or Honor event. Rob discusses his recent tech purchases, including the delayed Magic V3. The guys also dive into Apple's recent iPhone event and they guys discuss the return of a fan favourite app coming next year... Links - Honor Magic V3 bendyphone launched: - https://www.honor.com/uk/phone

“It will call emergency services for you if it thinks you have died”

Aug 17 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, Mark dives into his latest tech adventures, including a hands-on with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Surface Laptop 7. Rob shares the mishaps of a blown TV and his holiday in the Peak District, where he tested some new Insta360 gear. Plus, they discuss the latest Google controversy and Apple rumours, including the potential of an Apple TV-sized Mac mini and what’

“It’s… uhh… Matt Berry.”

Jul 20 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, Mark covers his recent trip to the OnePlus event in Milan, showcasing the Nord 4 and CMF products. Rob and Mark discuss Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked, including the Fold6 and Flip6, and the Nokia 3210 reboot. They also touch on Apple rumours and new public betas. There is also talks of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit and speculations about the Apple Watch X...