Well wasn't this a challenge? Our second show of the year proved a difficult upload but we got there 😅 the things we do!

This week the boys are joined by Kyle Erickson. A YouTuber from Canada known for his unique style and distinct thumbnails.

To kick things off they recapped the drama of the S Pen and saga from early in the week after Kyle and Alex both shared their thoughts of their time with the S25 Ultra.

Post that, the chat shifted to their first YouTube discussions of the year as they explored Kyle's audio treatment, how he started his YouTube journey and what made him go full-time at 7 thousand subs!

All that and more on another episode of Minus Sixteen!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

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David's latest video: https://youtu.be/mi_oJwSqsIw

Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/dnyWLMi0c2w?si=Vmohcyh33MY5Rwgu

Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/Ee63sUtzSOI?si=dN7o-FI2--mDSE8H

Kyle's latest video: https://youtu.be/Ee63sUtzSOI?si=dN7o-FI2--mDSE8H

00:00 Intro

01:25 S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro

03:10 Issues with shooting LOG on the S25 Ultra

07:23 The S Pen scandal

11:45 Is it bits or bytes…?

12:48 Alex and his iPhone woes

14:50 Kyle’s thoughts on the iPhone 16 Pro

17:44 Giving truthful reviews & getting the details right

19:00 Post Unpacked - the effects for Daniel

21:12 Kyle’s upload strategy

23:00 Alex’ schedule

24:22 Kyle’s brand

27:48 Kyle’s gear & audio tips

31:35 Daniel & Premiere Pro 2025

35:50 Kyle, analytics & scripting

43:40 Daniel’s approach to recording A-roll

47:00 Kyle and the risks of going full-time

51:48 Kyle’s workspace

55:38 Daniel’s workspace

57:37 The life/work balance

61:00 How we are going to spend our days

65:00 Sponsors and working with them

Join us for our first episode of 2025 as we dive into the latest from Samsung Unpacked. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Samsung S25 Ultra, including its stunning new features and the surprising changes to the S Pen. The S25 Ultra now shoots in LOG - will that make it the perfect phone for creators who are looking to elevate their quality?

We’ll also explore the power of the Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip and what it means for the phone’s battery life & performance. Plus, we’ll discuss the growing influence of AI on Samsung phones and what impact it may have on the iPhone.

Yup - we are back! Get involved, leave us your comments and what you made of this week’s Samsung Unpacked.

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/Jl_jnOE1LSk?si=H8Cm9GX1UzMeB8ex

Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/Wh2QolsTiLE?si=7YSXe7w41CXG-u_j

David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/KrJhG_6vu_o?si=SRXfBxnYRIs2mpXS

00:00 Intro

02:30 What was new at Samsung Unpacked

05:25 The new ‘feel’ to the Samsung S25 Ultra

09:35 Hands-On - the first impressions & battery life

14:37 The new Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip

18:58 The benefits of physical events

21:25 Would Daniel ever end up working back at Samsung?

23:00 The do’s and do nots of being at the event

24:45 The downgrades to the S Pen - and why

28:35 AI - what’s new?

35:25 Thin phones are back?

44:00 The latest on Daniel and the Mac mini

48:00 Using Acasis enclosures & SSD

49:15 The Honey Trap fiasco

57:00 The refresh rate on the S25 Ultra

Dive into the latest tech buzz with our video on iPhone 17 Rumours, and is YouTube finally cracking down on clickbait?

In this episode, we explore the most exciting whispers about the upcoming iPhone 17 and look back at our tech highlights of 2025. Plus, we delve into the ongoing debate: which is best, external storage or NAS - very relevant if you’re just about to buy an M4 Mac mini

But that's not all! There’s plenty of YouTube news, too. We look at achieving sustainable growth as your channel becomes larger & we discuss YouTube's new A/B title testing feature and also how they are going to attempt to crack down on clickbait videos. And - invalid traffic is back…and it’s worse than ever! Is working for free sometimes a good idea, and what value does a manager bring to creators?

Make sure to subscribe for more tech updates and join the conversation in the comments below!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/JMunvyl2bUQ?si=FAwNMXAN6b3Cq861

Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/mzJT46G70b0?si=s5a-W9zq4VW0H6bw

David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/O4ooXaYb28E

00:00 Intro

02:00 Alex is STILL using an iPhone (begrudgingly!)

04:16 iPhone 17 rumours

07:40 Apple leaning into the Smart Home market in 2025

08:45 More Mac mini thoughts

09:30 Alex’s tech highlights of the year

12:56 And what was David’s highlight?

14:18 The best external storage options - SSDs or NAS?

21:17 CES - and the benefits of attending events in person

32:20 Sustainable Growth on YouTube

38:55 The effect AI is having on the creators’ space

41:55 YouTube starting Title A/B testing

44:25 YouTube cracking down on obvious clickbait videos

46:00 Alex and his new manager and the benefits they should bring

49:00 Working for free - is it worth it?

54:55 Invalid traffic is back!

56:55 The demise of AdSense

60:00 Pitching to brands

60:04 Auto-dubbing