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

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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!

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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 😅 the things we do!

This week the boys are joined by Kyle Erickson. A YouTuber from Canada known for his unique style and distinct thumbnails.

To kick things off they recapped the drama of the S Pen and saga from early in the week after Kyle and Alex both shared their thoughts of their time with the S25 Ultra.

Post that, the chat shifted to their first YouTube discussions of the year as they explored Kyle's audio treatment, how he started his YouTube journey and what made him go full-time at 7 thousand subs!

All that and more on another episode of Minus Sixteen!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

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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

01:25 S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro

03:10 Issues with shooting LOG on the S25 Ultra

07:23 The S Pen scandal

11:45 Is it bits or bytes…?

12:48 Alex and his iPhone woes

14:50 Kyle’s thoughts on the iPhone 16 Pro

17:44 Giving truthful reviews & getting the details right

19:00 Post Unpacked - the effects for Daniel

21:12 Kyle’s upload strategy

23:00 Alex’ schedule

24:22 Kyle’s brand

27:48 Kyle’s gear & audio tips

31:35 Daniel & Premiere Pro 2025

35:50 Kyle, analytics & scripting

43:40 Daniel’s approach to recording A-roll

47:00 Kyle and the risks of going full-time

51:48 Kyle’s workspace

55:38 Daniel’s workspace

57:37 The life/work balance

61:00 How we are going to spend our days

65:00 Sponsors and working with them

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

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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:

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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