Tesla’s Robotaxi Test Takes to the Streets
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
2025/06/27
Tesla’s Robotaxi Test Takes to the Streets
Tesla’s Robotaxi Test Takes to the Streets
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
2025/06/27
This episode dives into a variety of tech topics, from gaming innovations and upcoming smartphone releases to autonomous vehicles and photography tools. The hosts explore the intersection of entertainment and technology while offering insights into recent developments shaping the industry.
The podcast begins with a deep dive into Mario Kart's evolving gameplay features and speculation around the Nintendo Switch 2 and Samsung's upcoming Galaxy devices. The discussion moves on to platform choices for video podcasts, Apple CarPlay Ultra's resistance from carmakers, and Tesla's early Robotaxi tests in Austin. There's also coverage of Fairphone's sustainable design, Adobe's new Project Indigo camera app, and a fun analogy-driven breakdown of the NBA Finals using Mario Kart characters. Each segment blends technical analysis with engaging commentary, touching on everything from AI agents to repairable smartphones, all while keeping the conversation accessible and entertaining.
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02:31
Knockout mode changes how Mario Kart is played with elimination checkpoints
09:37
09:37
S Pen may be added to the Galaxy Fold 7
21:14
21:14
Uploading videos to Spotify removes ad-insertion opportunity, cutting income.
34:48
34:48
Only Porsche, Aston Martin, and Hyundai-Kia seem interested in CarPlay Ultra.
46:49
46:49
Tesla Robotaxi test showed flaws like wrong turns and incorrect lane positioning.
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58:49
Fairphone offers a dumb phone UI switch and up to 1400 nits peak brightness.
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1:04:04
Project Indigo takes 32 frames of shorter exposures to reduce noise and improve image quality.
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1:17:04
Waluigi's controller broke during the final lap, leading to an easy win for Mario's team.
