{"podcast":{"title":"Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast","slug":"waveform-the-mkbhd-podcast","podcast_index_feed_id":947138,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/STU4418364045","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/c/Waveform","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ae6237e6-7e71-11e9-9c4d-3b02b0eab47c/image/291feadbd6c56895af1c7632895d631a.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Marques Brownlee","episode_count":352,"summary":"A tech podcast for the gadget lovers and tech heads among us from the mind of Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD. MKBHD has made a name for himself on YouTube reviewing everything from the newest smartphones to cameras to electric cars. Pulling from over 10 years of experience covering the tech industry, MKBHD and co-hosts Andrew Manganelli and David Imel will keep you informed and entertained as they take a deep dive into the latest and greatest in tech and what deserves your hard earned cash. New episodes every week. Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/waveform-the-mkbhd-podcast"},"episode":{"title":"MKBHD's Top 5 Apps of All Time!","slug":"mkbhd-s-top-5-apps-of-all-time","published_at":"2026-04-03T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/waveform-the-mkbhd-podcast/mkbhd-s-top-5-apps-of-all-time","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/waveform-the-mkbhd-podcast","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP8261476628.mp3?updated=1775207473","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP8261476628.mp3?updated=1775207473","summary":"The hosts evaluate the end of the Mac Pro era and discuss Google's new ability to change Gmail usernames. The episode culminates in a personal deep dive into the hosts' all-time favorite mobile and desktop applications.","meta_description":"From the death of the Mac Pro to the best apps of all time, the Waveform crew breaks down the latest tech leaks and essential software utilities.","key_points":["Main idea: Google is finally allowing users to update their primary Gmail address to avoid old, 'cringe' usernames","Practical takeaway: Use Flighty for real-time flight tracking to stay ahead of delays and rebooking opportunities","Failure mode: Avoid relying solely on the YouTube Studio app for metadata editing, as it can truncate long descriptions","Main idea: The evolution of smart glasses suggests a future focused on hands-free, first-person video capture","Practical takeaway: Carrot Weather remains a top-tier utility due to its intuitive Dark Sky-inspired interface and accurate radar"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":545000,"title":"Legacy Hardware & AirDrop","summary":"A nostalgic look at the limits of AirDrop compatibility with older iPhone models."},{"start_ms":1040000,"title":"The Mac Pro & Thunderbolt Speeds","summary":"A discussion on hardware performance, PCIe SSD speeds, and the impact of Apple's hardware shifts."},{"start_ms":1545000,"title":"Gmail Username Updates","summary":"Google announces a long-awaited feature allowing users to change their email addresses."},{"start_ms":2030000,"title":"The Future of Smart Glasses","summary":"Speculation on the utility and AI integration of upcoming wearable camera technology."},{"start_ms":3525000,"title":"Top 5 Apps: Part 1","summary":"The hosts reveal their essential utilities, including Flighty, TickTick, and Carrot Weather."},{"start_ms":4515000,"title":"Top 5 Apps: Part 2","summary":"Exploring niche favorites like Discogs and Libby for music and library management."},{"start_ms":5495000,"title":"Wearables & Activity Trackers","summary":"Comparing the utility of Apple Watch, Garmin, and specialized trackers like Whoop."}],"topics":["Mobile Apps","Google Gmail","Apple Mac Pro","Smart Glasses","Flighty","Carrot Weather","Android Leaks","Wearable Tech"],"duration_seconds":6429,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/waveform-the-mkbhd-podcast/episodes/mkbhd-s-top-5-apps-of-all-time/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/waveform-the-mkbhd-podcast/mkbhd-s-top-5-apps-of-all-time.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}