David Imel
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David Imel is a technology journalist and video producer who writes, researches, and produces for the MKBHD YouTube channel. He is also a co-host of Waveform and has worked as a technology journalist and former systems engineer.
4 episodes featuring David Imel
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
YouTube’s creator tools put identity against optimization
The episode’s central question is whether YouTube’s push toward testing and personalization will improve video or weaken the trust between creators and viewers.
Sep 25, 2026 · 1h 58m
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Google targets premium laptops as tech signals grow less reliable
The episode connects Google’s attempt to redefine Chromebooks with broader questions about trustworthy metrics, durable hardware promises, and the next phase of personal computing.
Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 44m
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Apple’s foldable bets polish against a $2,000 price
The episode tests whether Apple’s software refinement, AI strategy, and hardware upgrades justify increasingly expensive devices.
Sep 11, 2026 · 1h 47m
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Creator metrics and sponsorship disclosures face a credibility test
The episode examines how changing platform metrics, creator investments, and blurred review labels can reshape trust in tech media.
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 45m