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...

Off the back of a hugely successful pod last time out, the boys are back with yet another YouTube success, Brad Colbow.   Brad is a YouTuber who caters to creative professionals and drills down on the products and resources available for artists and creatives.   We talk about Brad’s journey as well as ask him about his niche and how he settled on it. We talk about how he deals with brands but also how he's trying to move away from brand deals and more towards course offerings and...

This week the lads have a special guest. Rising YouTube star Samuel Nam jumps on the pod to talk about his YouTube journey and his greater purpose for making content on the platform beyond just reviewing tech. He shares insights into his process, gear and overcoming his anxiety about posting his first video.   The boys then get into quite a long discussion about working with sponsors and how the current landscape of sponsorships is getting harder due to bigger creators buying views and...

In a short and sharp chat this week, the boys begin their chat with some insights into how they got their iPhones on launch day and David recounts the hustle and bustle it took to get him his devices in time for videos.   David & Alex both give their accounts of using the iPhone in the first week and talk about how the camera control button is positioned wrong and lacks enough functionality right now.   The chat then turns to the newest Samsung devices and naturally, Daniel offers his...

#glowtime #apple #iphone16    Another iPhone event is done and dusted, and the lads have some strong opinions on whether Apple has brought enough with their yearly showcase.   They break down the iPhone 16, Airpods 4 and a lazy update to the Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Max.   David & Alex discuss what they ordered off the back of the event and the content they are planning.   When discussing YouTube, the lads discuss the thumbnail A/B testing again and revisit the hot issues of "buying...

Lots to go through this time - sadly Daniel was not well, so it’s just David & Alex this time.   We go through the Glowtime event and what we are expecting from the event and also we show you the new iPhone 16 and its Capture Button as an exclusive on the podcast.   What makes a Pro user and can Pro’s work on iPads? Are you a Stage Manager or Split Screen user and would you buy a new iPad mini?   Then on to YouTube - we chat over paid promotions and the false value they give, how to earn...

In this episode of the Minus Sixteen podcast, we take a look into the tech world's latest controversies and discussions, namely how Google and their PR agency have got into a bit of a pickle. We kick things off with the newly released Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a device that has sparked mixed reactions among tech enthusiasts. Some say it looks odd and even ugly, prompting us to explore what might have gone wrong in its design. We also discuss how aesthetics play a significant role in consumer...

The lads are all back together after Alex has returned from holiday. It was the first opportunity for Alex and Daniel to discuss the latest Samsung products with both having hands-on and having started receiving the devices in hand. Daniel and Alex discussed their shared experience with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, while Alex updated us on the rest of the ecosystem and spoke of his love for the new Galaxy Ring.    The chat moved on to cameras, with David close to securing a business grant that...

This time it’s just David and Daniel as Alex takes a well-earned break.   We chat over Daniels’s visit to Samsung Unpacked and check out the Flip 6, Fold 6, Samsung Watch Ultra and Samsung Ring.   David went to Apple Battersea in London to check out the Vision Pro and hear what he made of it.   Plus, all the behind-the-scenes chat about what it’s like running a YouTube channel.   Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts...

This one started with some camera gear chat - what gear we use, future plans, ND filters, and even a little chat about Final Cut.   Then we started to get into YouTube and there was a lot to cover. How to balance the admin and office side of running a channel, working with agencies, paid clicks and the new Skip Ahead feature that YouTube is rolling out that may ruin our channels.   Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple...

Daniel comes on board in this pod - and we couldn’t be happier.   We chat over the Sony Experia VI, Samsung S24 camera and of course, we have to chat about iPad, don’t we?   The new version of Final Cut Pro is out so we give our views & thoughts on that. But the hot topic though is one that Alex picked up on - double standards in the tech YouTube space.   Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a...

As we get ready for WWDC Alex and I have a lot to talk about.   Firstly we look ahead to next Monday’s Apple event and what we are looking forward to and what we are expecting.    Then we chat over our thoughts and findings on the new M4 iPad Pro. Alex has been to Samsung’s UK HQ - so we find out how that came about.   And we chat over how to go about finding brands, how best to work with them - oh and shooting at 60 FPS for YouTube too.   Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to...

Welcome back to Daniel - but this time in person! We grabbed him whilst he was on holiday in the UK with his family - and I have to say, it was one of our best episodes yet! Of course, we chat about the newly released M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air and chat about how it compares to the Samsung S9. When a creator is away from home for 5 weeks - what tech does he pack? Well, Daniel will tell you precisely what he packed for this road trip. And then we talk thumbnails - it turns out we all have very...

This time it’s all about the iPad! Well, it had to be really, right?   We chat over the M2 iPad Air, and M4 iPad Pro, what we’ve bought and how we will go about covering it.   The Let Loose event itself came in for some flack - the Machine Press was not to everyone’s liking - we discuss!   And if you’ve wondered what it’s like to deal with brands - we tell you the truth!   Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to...

In this episode, we chat about the recent spate of creators giving honest reviews and the effects that have on the companies behind the products. We chat about the art of making honest product review videos and the benefits of staying in lane for your channel.   Then we look at the benefits of wearables - smart watches & rings and what the Garmin Epix Pro has been like.   Let Loose, the next Apple event has been confirmed so we chat that over and what to expect from the iPad event and...

On the actual day - the very hour we sat down to record the podcast Alex joined the 100,000 YouTube subscribers club so obviously we talked about that on the podcast - how could we not? We talked about the 4 year journey what he’s learned and what advice he would pass on to you if you are starting on YouTube today. We chat over the Sony Xperia 1V, Final Cut Pro plugins - oh and that mess with Dbrand this week on Twitter. The art of YouTube shorts was in our line of vision and also are...

This time around we chat about the pros and cons of Final Cut Pro versus Premiere Pro and just how good is the the new M3 15-inch MacBook Air?   Still no iPads and possibly now not until May or even WWDC - and what can we expect from WWDC this year?   Lastly the dark side of YouTube and what it feels like to buy subs.   Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well!...

Lot’s going on in this episode.   We chat about the lack of a spring event from Apple - and ponder will they possibly yet surprise us. We chat over the new M3 MacBook Air and what to expect from the next iPad Pro.   Then we really get in the trenches with the whole buying views on YoiuTube controversy - we pull it apart and try to find ouy what is really going on.   Don’t forget we are also on YouTube Music as an audio-only podcast.   Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to...

At last, we are back and we have lots to talk about. Alex briefly talks about the recent updates on the Samsung S24 Ultra, and we give out views and thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro. With the first Apple event promised in just a few weeks we chat over what we think we are likely to see…new OLED iPad Pros, iPad Air, Mac mini….there is a lot to look forward to. And we are also on YouTube Music as an audio-only podcast.  Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share...

We go deep about the new Samsung S24 and Alex has been hands-on with it over the past few days. There are a couple of issues and concerns that he has already found to do with possible build quality problems and also the display.    We talk about Apple’s Vision Pro - our expectations and our thoughts on it just one week out before it lands in customers' hands.   Then we talk about the weird month of January for creators and about the rash of creators quitting. Lastly, we chat over the way...

We are back for our first podcast of the year - and as it turns out there is a lot to talk about.   In a few days, there is Samsung Unpacked so we have a good chat about that event and what we can expect. Galaxy AI is going to be the hot topic and we also talk cameras, bezels, displays & notches.   The Pixel 8 Pro is a phone we’ve both used and loved so we chat about the latest features that Google have made available for it. ND filters, shooting ProRes, external SSD and recording in 8K -...

On this episode we are joined by Daniel from Tech with Benefits and as he is Mr Samsung it was too good of an opportunity to not corner him and pry out of him what he thinks may be coming in January when Samsung launches the S24 Ultra. What AI features can we possibly expect? Will LOG or RAW video make its way to Samsung’s flagship phone in ’24? Daniel gives us the inside scoop on what his dream camera set-up would be and Alex talks about shooting 8K on his S23.   Alex covers his recent...

Lots to chat over on this episode…   First, why are internet speeds so damned slow!! Grrrrr….we chat over thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Pixel 8 Pro/Samsung S23 Ultra and also catch up on the latest news from Snapdragon as well. Alex also has some hot takes on the latest gossip about next year's Samsung S24 Ultra - and the real sauce that everyone is missing…   How creators can embrace AI in their daily workflows and how it saves a HUGE amount of time. What's new in Final Cut Pro, and why...

Discussing the future of reviewing smartphones, our take on Apple silicon M2 & M3 and how to get the best out of shooting ProRes log on iPhone 15 Pro Max - LUTS & ND filters. The art of working with brands and the benefits of using good music in videos. Oh, we get talking about what a small world the content creators' economy actually is! Download RiversideFM streaming...