Modular Tech is Cool Again!
- May 2, 2025
- 1:27:37
- Full Episode
This week, there's a ton of stuff to get into. Not only is there a new modular CMF phone that Marques wants to talk about, but there's also the new Slate EV truck that everyone has plenty of thoughts about. Besides that, they also get into the new Meta AI app, OpenAI experimenting with shopping features, and of course, gadget tariffs. It's a long one this week but a fun one! Enjoy!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Slate truck 27:23 OnePlus Watch 3 price update 28:35 Amazon displaying tariff pricing? 30:44 New Bowers & Wilkins headphones 32:15 Ellis tariff story 38:17 Shopify (Sponsored) 39:49 New CMF Phone 2 Pro! 57:36 Android show 01:01:38 Ad break 01:01:40 OpenAI shopping 01:10:48 New Meta AI app 01:16:48 KM5 headphones 01:18:46 Trivia answers 01:27:32 Outro
Links: Waveform bonus episode: https://youtu.be/J6oPjZVk5zo Slate truck: https://www.slate.auto/en Jeffrey Goddard YouTube Crank: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pM68EhGJcyc Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.html?srsltid=AfmBOooAD3GxAJkjQkRADdsPHOPBuASUvB8UtCScJ6pPfWOJEIkLGbnt MKBHD CMF Phone 2 Pro video: https://youtu.be/hIzjHBwjGCk CMF Phone 2 Pro: https://us.nothing.tech/pages/cmf-phone-2-pro OnePlus 13s announcement: https://www.oneplus.in/launch/13s Verge - KM5 Headphones: https://www.theverge.com/news/657273/km5-lightwear-wireless-headphones-hp1-sony-walkman
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses Rivian vehicles, the Slate Truck, OnePlus Watch 3, and trivia about 2014 phone releases.
Key points
- Switch 2 Pre-Order Chaos. The hosts discuss the frenzy surrounding the pre-orders for the Switch 2.
- The Slate Truck Unveiled. A new electric truck that is customizable and affordable, starting at $27,000.
- The Ford Transit Van Reveal. The Ford Transit van is surprisingly versatile, offering modularity and space.
- OnePlus Watch Price Hike. OnePlus backs off a price hike for their watch after backlash.
- Amazon's Tariff Transparency. Amazon considered showing how tariffs affect prices, but it seems unlikely.
- CMF Phone 2 Pro Review. The CMF Phone 2 Pro offers a solid value with impressive specs and modular accessories.
Episode highlights
- Switch 2 Pre-Order ChaosThe hosts discuss the frenzy surrounding the pre-orders for the Switch 2.“Pretty much every single website exploded as usually happens when things get dropped.”1:37May 2, 2025
- The Slate Truck UnveiledA new electric truck that is customizable and affordable, starting at $27,000.“It's the ultimate most barebones truck possible.”3:16May 2, 2025
- The Ford Transit Van RevealThe Ford Transit van is surprisingly versatile, offering modularity and space.“What is this car? It is the Ford Transit van, baby.”21:31May 2, 2025
- OnePlus Watch Price HikeOnePlus backs off a price hike for their watch after backlash.“They decided, 'Okay, we're actually going to walk it back.'”27:29May 2, 2025
- Amazon's Tariff TransparencyAmazon considered showing how tariffs affect prices, but it seems unlikely.“This is really crazy. And now it turns out it doesn't seem like that was actually real.”28:44May 2, 2025
- CMF Phone 2 Pro ReviewThe CMF Phone 2 Pro offers a solid value with impressive specs and modular accessories.“It's just a really all-around solid phone to use.”43:28May 2, 2025
- OnePlus 13S AnnouncementOnePlus introduces the 13S, a compact flagship that raises questions about its size and performance.“Is it slim or is it small?”52:19May 2, 2025
- Product Recommendations RevolutionA new system offers product recommendations based on user preferences without sponsored placements.“None of the products or recommendations have sponsored placements.”1:03:08May 2, 2025





