This year felt like the one I joined my kids and watched more ‘TV’ on YouTube than any other platform.

So here, in no particular order, are some of the channels that I’ve enjoyed most over the last 12 months.

Techtainment

iPhonedo

Check out iPhonedo for great tech reviews with a unique sense of humour that provides useful real world information in an entertaining way.

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The Weeknd Open Hearts is on Apple Vision Pro!

Final Cut Pro 11 is here!!!

Logic Pro 11.1 is here!!!

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Techmoan

The Techmoan channel started life mainly with dash cam reviews but has morphed into an incredibly engaging series on tech and vintage Hi Fi.

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Sony's unique DVD Walkman

The story of the 4-Track Cart

The PONG of nostalgia

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Jason Bradbury

If you watched the Gadget Show back in the good old days then you’ll know Jason Bradbury. His channel has lit up this year as he sold his house and has set off to take his family on a World Trip filled with fun, entertainment, education and tech.

Way of the Exploding Show - Ep 35!

UTAH SAINTS...YO YO YO UTAH SAINTS!

The 'WE DID IT!!!!' SPECIAL

The Verge

For me The Verge is the best tech news site around and their videos are excellent. Always the first place I go to for a video review of the latest gear.

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Final Cut Pro 11 has a few new useful updates, but I'm mostly excited about Magnetic Mask.

Why are cassette and CD players so bulky now?

The PS5 Pro is smaller, three pounds lighter, and quieter than the original.

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Marques Brownlee

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) produces some slick tech review videos on smart phones and other tech.

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How My Video Gear is Changing!

The M4 Mac Mini is Incredible!

I Reuploaded This Short 1000 Times!

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TWiT

Leo Laporte’s This Week in Tech (TWiT) channel covers all their major shows plus chops up the longer ones into more accessible bite size pieces too.

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Whisky Pick: Raasay Single Malt

What is Bluesky - The #1 Most Downloaded App In the World Currently

Apple's Rumored AI-Powered Home Hub

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SpaceX

One of uncle Elon’s companies that I follow closely. Watching live streams of those stage one landings never gets old. Once subscribed you can set YouTube reminders to notify you when the live launch broadcasts start.

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Starship | Fifth Flight Test

Polaris Dawn

Polaris Dawn | Views from Dragon in flight

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Smarter Every Day

Destin Sandlin’s enthusiasm for turning science into fun is infectious. Lots of super slow mo’s and amazing discoveries.

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Exploring "The Cupola" - Smarter Every Day 303

Climbing Kilimanjaro - Smarter Every Day 302

How Disc Golf Discs Are Made (MVP Manufacturing Tour) - Smarter Every Day 301

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Cars

Fully Charged Show

Bit of a cross-over this one. Robert Llewellyn of Scrapheap Challenge fame has become the poster boy for EVs and Renewable Energy in the UK and further afield. The channel has grown a lot this year and now features Jonny Smith (5th Gear) as a co-host.

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The Electric Comeback of the Royal Enfield Flying Flea!

Dacia Spring: Living With The UK's CHEAPEST Electric Car

Has Hyundai *really* outdone Porsche, or can Macan match Taycan success?!?

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Jay Leno’s Garage

Talk Show host Jay Leno covers his famous car collection as well as visitors to his garage with their motors. My favourite episodes are the regular ‘Restoration Blog’ videos that document the on-going projects to bring classic and vintage vehicles back to life.

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What Pays You Back | Assess and Caress with Donald Osborne and Jay Leno

Jay Leno Drives the Aston Martin DB12 Volante – Ultimate Convertible Experience | Jay Leno's Garage

Aston Martin is the sensuous sportscar | Jay Leno's Garage

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Roborace

Short videos following the development of the Roborace car, being created for a motorsport series where the cars drive themselves using AI, rather than relying on a fleshy carbon life form.

Designers of Roborace | Inside the Circuit Ep.19 | Roborace Season Beta

The Offsprint | Inside the Circuit Ep.18 | Roborace Season Beta

Robots and Self Driving Cars | Electrobytes Ep.2 | Roborace

Photography

Kai W

Kai Man Wong left DigitalRev TV a while back and started up on his own. While most of his videos masquerade as comedy, they do reveal an interesting conclusion.

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Hasselblad XCD 75 f/3.4 P: Just The Lens Hasselblad Needs

Luminar NEO FALL Updates Make Editing Photos a Breeze!

Nikon Z50 II: Z9 Features in a Tiny 1K Camera Body!

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Lok Cheung

Lok Cheung, Kai’s sidekick from DigitalRev TV, also made the break in 2017 and his calmer approach can be equally informative.

RØDE Wireless Micro in 1 Min

RØDE Wireless Micro: Dead Simple to Use Dual Wireless Mic for Everyone

I Can Finally Recommend Panasonic S9: new lens and major firmware update

Mike Browne

Mike Browne’s videos are welcomed break from the tech. Concentrating on things like composition rather than gear, I’ve found his channel to be one of the most helpful to my photo game.

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Fashion & Style | Photo Creative Feedback LIVE - Mike Browne

Window Challenge | Photo Creative Feedback LIVE - Mike Browne

PORTRAIT Challenge | Photo Creative Feedback LIVE - Mike Browne

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Bonus

Movieclips Trailers

While we’re here, sometimes you’ve only got a couple of minutes to spare, so what’s better than keeping up to date with the latest movie trailers around.