I certainly agree with testing gadgets and such, for yourself. It is the same with watching films.
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iPhone 12 Pro Anyone else sick of YouTubers pretending they have the new iPhone 12 in their hands?
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I certainly agree with testing gadgets and such, for yourself. It is the same with watching films.
LOL i happen to like these two guys and their channel, mostly for photography related stuff, but also their personalities
I had an answer already at “Anyone else sick of YouTubers...” But seriously, my guess is <5% of YouTube (or any social network) channel brings notable usefulness, including entertainment.
Dave Lee and Mobile Tech Review are the only two I watch. Linus sometimes on very specific topics. I cannot bear to watch anyone else's thumbnails let alone their trashy, arrogant, know-it-all type videos.
Unbox Therapy, EverythingApplePro, AppleInsider, ZONEofTECH, XEETECHCARE, GizmoSlip, Jonathan Morrison, Linus Tech Tips, Jon Rettinger, Krystal Lora, SuperSaf, Mike O’Brien, UrAvgConsumer, etc all scumbags
Thumbnails of these YouTubers pretending to have the iPhone in their hands, it’s so shady and scummy, and pathetic by tricking people that they have a product they don’t actually have. They never had an actual hands onit makes it difficult to find an actual hands on video, even though Good Morning America appears to be the only ones first to it
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it makes it difficult to find an actual hands on video, even though Good Morning America appears to be the only ones first to itYep, really ridiculous but this is what YouTube is all about, Clickbait, there is even an automotive YouTuber who has the word CLKBAIT as their license plate lol.
The tech guys are all especially bad when it comes to iPhone because they ALL know that average consumer who don’t really pay too much attention to tech news do tend to perk up a bit when new iPhones are announced because it becomes talk in mainstream media so they try to take advantage of that.
Not to segway too far from the conversation. But, I think Tim Schofield isn’t too bad. MKBHD can be a tad bit annoying at times. Alas, he does deliver a good overall product review, both positive and negative...
I think I'd prefer my son to peddle hard drugs than peddle armchair know-nothing YouTube tech videos.
Youtube is only good for one thing. Watching stupid people get hurt or killed for doing stupid things. I enjoy watching nature weed out the dumb ones.
Hmm, a little harsh. But, I get what you’re both trying to convey...
Rarely using YouTube...almost...never.
I might be bummer, but when I need viewing content on Youtube (usually some CAD tricks/tutorial) I will using sort of youtube-dl commands, and usually watched offline, because I can reference quickly when needed rather than rewatching online.
I might be bummer, but when I need viewing content on Youtube (usually some CAD tricks/tutorial) I will using sort of youtube-dl commands, and usually watched offline, because I can reference quickly when needed rather than rewatching online.
Every person is biased since every one of us have our own opinion. The difference is how we convey that opinion, and how consistent we are. At the least MKBHD is consistent. His weakness is only his lack of knowledge on devices outside the US flagships and some details, but at least he never pretended. This is in contrast with many of those other youtubers.
Gadgetmatch is another one I'm subscribed to now.
I know people like to harp on iJustine because of her enthusiasm. And yes she's a hardcore Apple fan. But she also review and say positive things (and also as enthusiastic) on other gadgets, like Samsung phones, Surface Duo, etc. That's who she is and her personality. I dont mind her.
True. In the end, I am an adult who can decide for myself on what I want to buy. And unlike these youtubers who got review units for free, I have to use actual money I work for.
OTOH, I watch these videos for information, like the box content, how the sizing and overall out of the box experience is. It's even more useful in this pandemic season. But I agree that I filter a lot of those youtubers out.
Is it really that weird....all this proves is how much we are just smarter version of chimps. It’s basic human psychology. Once you crack the code it’s simple. Basic human reactions have and always will be this way. Free to play games are just a fancier version of a slot machine. Hell I could argue we are basically a higher form of mice. Hahaha
If you’re referring me as the silly people then you’re wrong. These d bags clog up my search results 🤦🏻
Unbox Therapy, EverythingApplePro, AppleInsider, ZONEofTECH, XEETECHCARE, GizmoSlip, Jonathan Morrison, Linus Tech Tips, Jon Rettinger, Krystal Lora, SuperSaf, Mike O’Brien, UrAvgConsumer, etc all scumbags
Thumbnails of these YouTubers pretending to have the iPhone in their hands, it’s so shady and scummy, and pathetic by tricking people that they have a product they don’t actually have. They never had an actual hands on
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Unbox therapy is larger than all of these channels combined, by a multiple. He doesn’t need the views, he’s getting them regardless. The others need to do whatever they can to get people to watches
Not sure why you are making excuses for these people regardless. I don’t care, it doesn’t change the fact that they’re being shady and scummy
It’s YouTube. If you click on it, it’s your fault. Everyone knows they don’t have the models in hand.
Seriously I watched her recent reaction this past Sept and I was like omg this girl is over reacting to this keynote. I watched her videos in the past but this one in particular woke me up questioning wtf is wrong with her lol