The Worst Idea YouTube's Ever Had...
Episode Description
As Techtember continues the news doesn't stop. This week's episode Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the Googlebook releases, some more interesting Apple products we could see this year, possibly the phone of the year that isn't even coming to the US, and wrap it up with an absolute crash out about YouTubes new features.
Chapters: 00:00:00 - Start 00:01:13 - Did they even test this? 00:08:28 - Googlebook…Again 00:19:17 - Qualcomm Chips 00:32:24 - Square (Sponsored) 00:33:30 - Framer (Sponsored) 00:34:27 - Huawei Watch D3 00:37:32 - Apple HomePad rumor 00:44:39 - Apple Screenless fitness band 00:55:32 - OnePlus 16 01:02:32 - Granola AI (Sponsored) 01:03:27 - Shopify (Sponsored) 01:04:28 - Made on Youtube 01:48:15 - Trivia scores
Links: Verge - Googlebook story: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/997659/googlebooks-breakdown-acer-asus-hp-lenovo-dell Verge - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chips: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/998842/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-extreme-gen-6 Motorola - Signature 27 press release: https://motorolanews.com/motorola-signature-27/ Bloomberg - Apple's Upcoming Home Device: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-09-20/apple-s-home-ai-hub-details-apple-fitness-layoffs-and-iphone-duo-apple-pencil-mu9vv9k0 Mark Gurman - Apple Whoop competitor: https://x.com/markgurman/status/2102444183038677134 MacRumors - Apple Watch reboots: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/21/apple-watch-series-12-ultra-4-reported-reboots/ Gagadget - OnePlus 16 specs: https://gagadget.com/en/726825-oneplus-16-9000mah-battery-and-185hz-display-but-not-for-you/ Android Authority - OnePlus 16 lights: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-16-interstellar-lighting-hands-on-3713735/
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Brief Summary
The Waveform Podcast discusses Google Books, Snapdragon chipsets, Apple rumors, and the OnePlus 16 specifications.
Key points
- Alarm Bug Frustration. A bizarre alarm bug in iOS 27 leaves users waking up late with no sound.
- Google Books Announcement. Google unveils a new line of laptops called Google Books, featuring unique specs and OS.
- Motorola Signature 27. Motorola announces a new device with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
- Huawei Watch D3 Features. The new Huawei Watch D3 features an inflatable cuff for blood pressure readings.
- Screenless Fitness Tracker Development. Apple is reportedly developing a screenless fitness tracker to rival Whoop and Fitbit.
- AI Coaching and Readiness Scores. Discussion on the effectiveness of AI coaching and readiness scores in fitness apps.
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Episode highlights
- Alarm Bug FrustrationA bizarre alarm bug in iOS 27 leaves users waking up late with no sound.“This is such an apocalyptic scenario for an alarm.”4:34Sep 25, 2026
- Google Books AnnouncementGoogle unveils a new line of laptops called Google Books, featuring unique specs and OS.“It's a new OS. They're all thin and light.”11:01Sep 25, 2026
- Motorola Signature 27Motorola announces a new device with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.“This is a hilarious looking phone.”21:51Sep 25, 2026
- Huawei Watch D3 FeaturesThe new Huawei Watch D3 features an inflatable cuff for blood pressure readings.“It inflates deep pressure cuff.”34:53Sep 25, 2026
- Screenless Fitness Tracker DevelopmentApple is reportedly developing a screenless fitness tracker to rival Whoop and Fitbit.“A screenless fitness tracker that could rival Whoop and Fitbit Air.”44:44Sep 25, 2026
- AI Coaching and Readiness ScoresDiscussion on the effectiveness of AI coaching and readiness scores in fitness apps.“You should be able to tune your AI coach.”54:10Sep 25, 2026
- YouTube Custom FeedsYouTube introduces custom feeds for personalized content viewing.“You can just ask in natural language this AI custom feeds feature.”1:05:58Sep 25, 2026
- Dynamic ThumbnailsYouTube introduces dynamic thumbnails that adapt to user behavior for better engagement.“Dynamic thumbnails are you can upload multiple thumbnails for the same video.”1:13:01Sep 25, 2026
