This week, we have our good friend and fellow YouTuber Michael Fisher, aka "Mr. Mobile", dial into the MKBHD headquarters to discuss the ethics involved in reviewing tech on YouTube. Michael is very well-known in the tech community as being uncharacteristically open regarding his business ethics, so he takes us on a journey describing the different scenarios ... Show More
Nov 14
This Could Be the Best Smartphone But…
In this episode, Marques, Andrew, and David start off talking about the newest Apple Pocket accessory that was released before getting into the OnePlus 15. After that, they talk about Marques getting interviewed by LeBron James, the new Spotify Wrapped weekly feature, and GTA 6 g ... Show More
1h 40m
Nov 2022
Parody Accounts on Twitter, Peak Layoff Season, and Tech Monopolies
Kara and Scott question Elon Musk's sense of humor after he bans comedian Kathy Griffin (and others who spoofed his account) over the weekend. They also talk about the layoff trend in the tech industry, as Meta reportedly prepares for a massive reduction in its workforce this wee ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 2023
The People vs. Meta + Marques Brownlee on YouTube and Future Tech + DALL-E 3 Arrives
<p>Dozens of state attorneys general has sued Meta, alleging the company knowingly created features that induce “extended, addictive, and compulsive social media use” among teenagers and children. In a country without wide-reaching internet regulations, are lawsuits the way to re ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2023
Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI, Meta's Underage Users, and Guest Alan Patricof
Kara and Scott discuss Jeff Zucker's return to the news business, and the cost of advertiser backlash in Elon Musk's antisemitism controversy. Then, Sam Altman is back at OpenAI, but who are the winners and losers after all the chaos? Plus, a new complaint reveals what Meta knew ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2023
Twitter Competitors, Lab Leak Theory, and Guest Mehdi Hasan
Kara and Scott discuss Tesla’s “Master Plan 3,” and TikTok's new time limits. Also, the world of Twitter competitors is growing with Jack Dorsey’s new app Bluesky joining the ranks. Plus, the COVID-19 lab leak theory got a heated boost this week. Friend of Pivot Mehdi Hasan joins ... Show More
1h 14m
Jan 2024
864: That’s Where The Mojo Is, Heat-Seekers On The Car Seat, When ‘YouTuber’ Is A Dirty Word
Car conclusions from listeners are the theme for Topic Tuesday! Many people have written about their progression and excitement for enthusiast driving. The debate is for Mark M. in CO, who likes EVs but hasn’t had the best experience, so he’s wondering what interim car he could b ... Show More
57m 9s
Apr 2024
Twitter’s former Head of Product opens up: being fired, meeting Elon, changing stagnant culture, building consumer product, more | Kayvon Beykpour
<p><strong>Kayvon Beykpour</strong> was the longest-serving head of product at Twitter and was GM of Twitter’s consumer division until the platform was acquired by Elon Musk. He originally joined Twitter in 2015 through the acquisition of his company, Periscope, the largest live ... Show More
1h 35m