Hiring People? Biased Reviews? Ask MKBHD V12!

In this Q&A style video, MKBHD opens 2017 by addressing practical questions from his audience as he heads to CES. He reveals that he is planning to hire an assistant to help scale his production, explaining that this year could be the moment to expand beyond solo work to deliver more and better content. He also updates viewers on Apollo, the Tesla, clarifying recent issues and confirming that the car is functioning well after a fix, while emphasizing his confidence in the solution and his continued positive experience with the vehicle. The discussion then shifts to the logistics of working from the East Coast versus potential LA collaborations, with Marques expressing strong personal ties to New York City and the East Coast vibe, even as he acknowledges the benefits of collaborating with crispy friends in Los Angeles. He confronts the notion of bias in his reviews, asserting that bias is an inherent part of being a human reviewer and a useful lens for audiences to calibrate their own preferences against his opinions. The dialogue moves through practical tech topics as well, including thoughts on 8K video, the best value smartphones around that time, and the evolving gear he uses for filming, such as the balance between zoom lenses and prime lenses and how these choices shape creative outcomes. The episode remains anchored in a candid, self-aware tone, inviting viewers to consider his process, preferences, and the reasons behind his recommendations, while also pointing to music and personal interests that accompany his tech coverage. As the video winds down, Marques shares a reflective note on his favorite music from 2016 and teases future content and CES appearances, maintaining an approachable, conversational cadence that blends product critique with personality and behind-the-scenes insight.

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