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Episode

You're Using Tabs Wrong

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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Published
Apr 10, 2026
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7005
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Summary

A debate on browser efficiency and the utility of vertical tabs versus horizontal layouts. The hosts also explore recent leaks regarding the iPhone Fold and the impact of AI models on privacy and transparency.

Topics

  • Web Browsers
  • iPhone Fold
  • Anthropic
  • Google Pixel
  • Samsung
  • User Interface Design
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Tech Hardware

Highlights

  • Main idea: Vertical tabs maximize widescreen real estate by utilizing vertical space rather than horizontal width
  • Practical takeaway: Using Safari can improve battery life and RAM efficiency, though it lacks the advanced UI features of Arc or Chrome
  • Failure mode: Relying on horizontal tabs leads to 'tab crowding' where titles become unreadable on widescreen monitors
  • Main idea: The potential delay and eventual release of a foldable iPhone remains a major point of speculation in the hardware industry
  • Practical takeaway: AI transparency, as seen in Anthropic's branding, is becoming a central theme in the development of large language models

Chapters

  1. 1:00 The Browser Tab Debate: A discussion on the merits of hiding the dock and the efficiency of different browser tab layouts.
  2. 10:00 Space Photography: Reflecting on the incredible quality of recent photos of Earth taken from space.
  3. 18:50 Social Media Trends: A look at emerging trends and the impact of specific content on social platforms.
  4. 27:40 iPhone Fold Speculation: Analyzing the latest rumors and potential release timelines for Apple's foldable device.
  5. 36:45 AI and Infrastructure: Comparing the server capabilities and data-sharing ecosystems of Apple and Google's AI partnerships.
  6. 46:05 Samsung Messages Update: A brief tangent regarding recent changes to Samsung's messaging ecosystem.
  7. 54:50 Safari vs. Chrome: Comparing browser performance, battery life, and the necessity of extensions.
  8. 1:03:55 The Case for Vertical Tabs: An argument for why vertical tabs are superior for modern widescreen monitors.