Podcasts · Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

YouTube Views Feel Fake Now

21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 20 min · Episode 369

This week, Andrew and David take over the podcast while Marques is out for Ultimate Frisbee. First, it's all about the new Instagram logo before they get into the news that YouTube is changing what counts as a view. Then it's all about the newest AirPods with cameras leak and a new open-source trackball that Andrew and Ellis are excited about. Enjoy!

Links:

YouTube changing how views count

MacRumors - Apple AirPods leak

Bloopy - New A+ trackball

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Links in the notes 4

• https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/433409976?hl=en
• https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/camera-equipped-airpods-macos-26-7/
• https://blog.ploopy.co/the-aplus-is-finally-here-499
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