Emerging technology can be overwhelming. It seems like there’s always some new gadget with its own gimmick or some new model that’s more expensive even though it doesn’t seem much different from the one that came before.
But before you’re swayed to purchase based on neat-sounding features (or pushed out of the market by confusing terminology), maybe see if Marques Brownlee has covered it first.
The eponymous YouTube channel gives you insight into lots of tech-based products—from cell phones and cameras to AI and cars. Also known online through the acronym MKBHD (Marques Keith Brownlee High Definition), Brownlee provides helpful insight through his more than 1,500 video uploads.
And even if you’re not searching for a review of a specific product, you’ll likely still learn something watching Brownlee’s videos—and have some fun, too.
Brownlee’s reviews are informative to the viewer and fair to the product, providing not only the specifications of each device but also praising or criticizing its attributes. Viewers in the market for a new bit of tech will be well informed about what they’re considering purchasing. And those who just want to watch for fun will learn something.
Likewise, Brownlee has a short series titled “Retro Tech” in which he highlights the history of technology advancements—from camcorders to the Game Boy and the Walkman. Those interested in the history of tech will enjoy these highly informative videos.
Content is fairly minimal. After watching several videos on the channel, I heard once instance of God’s name taken in vain, and I saw one thumbnail which contained the word “d–n.”
According to Business Insider, former Google Vice President Vic Gundotra described Marques Brownlee in 2013 as “the best technology reviewer on the planet right now.” That’s high praise for a content creator who, at the time, was only 20 years old. And his tech videos have only gotten better in quality since.
With the exception of very sparse language, Marques Brownlee, the channel, doesn’t have much in the way of concerning content. And because of that, even though Brownlee might criticize a product’s specifications…his channel just might meet yours.
Kennedy Unthank studied journalism at the University of Missouri. He knew he wanted to write for a living when he won a contest for “best fantasy story” while in the 4th grade. What he didn’t know at the time, however, was that he was the only person to submit a story. Regardless, the seed was planted. Kennedy collects and plays board games in his free time, and he loves to talk about biblical apologetics. He thinks the ending of Lost “wasn’t that bad.”
