AirDrop Finally Comes to Android
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
2 DAYS AGO
AirDrop Finally Comes to Android
AirDrop Finally Comes to Android

Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
2 DAYS AGO
In this episode, the hosts dive into a mix of breaking tech developments, regulatory shifts, and cultural trends shaping the digital landscape. From cross-platform connectivity to AI quirks and corporate accountability, they unpack how policy, innovation, and user behavior intersect in unexpected ways.
The podcast explores Android's new AirDrop-like functionality enabled by EU regulations, highlighting improved cross-device sharing through Wi-Fi Aware—though initially limited to Pixel devices. Google’s quirky Nano Banana AI repeatedly generates Marques Brownlee when prompted, exposing data biases, while coding AIs like Anthropic’s Opus 4.5 show real utility for developers. Concerns emerge over a potential U.S. ban on DJI drones, with implications for creators reliant on their tech. A lawsuit reveals Meta suppressed internal research showing user well-being improved after quitting Facebook, prioritizing engagement over safety. RAM prices surge due to chip shortages, and the team debates whether Apple Vision Pro or Steam Deck was more impactful. Customization in tech and fashion sparks discussion on personal expression versus usability, while the omission of phone chargers reignites debates on convenience versus sustainability. Wireless charging and camera design choices are also critically examined.
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04:53
Apple adopted Wi-Fi Aware in iOS 26 due to EU's Digital Markets Act
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07:27
Google demonstrates secure cross-device file sharing between Pixel and Mac
09:40
09:40
Nano Banana consistently generates MKBHD as default tech reviewer
18:30
18:30
The FY25 NDAA could ban all DJI products in the U.S., not just drones.
19:53
19:53
The X2D Mark II offers great UI, fast speed, and 1TB storage, ideal for street photography with its 35-100 lens combo.
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30:13
Meta's Project Mercury found users were happier after quitting Facebook, but the company hid the results
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33:15
Meta killed Project Daisy to boost user engagement
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39:06
Retailers are now market-pricing RAM due to supply constraints
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44:25
Regular people care more about the Steam Deck than a $4000 headset
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52:49
User customization often sacrifices usability for personalization.
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57:41
Tech companies omitting chargers isn't a major issue since users often don't need new ones.
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1:11:57
Wireless charging becomes a habit once experienced, offering unmatched convenience