Thanks everyone for coming along and building Crrowd with us. If you have any concrete idea for what we could do with Crrowd, let me know. I'm open to selling the whole company, or just the database to a business who could make good use of it, or open sourcing the data to the right project if there is a good one (minus personal data, of course).

Shutting down Crrowd is not “bad” news. I care more about your health and your ability to use your good health to make quality content more than I care about you working on so many projects to the detriment of your health. I’m sure the rest of the community will agree. The best content creators enjoy the work they do. You can’t do that if it involves you sacrificing your health. This channel wouldn’t be what it is without YOU! We need you to be in good health. That’s what matters most. Love your work and will continue supporting you ✊🏿

Sad to see you had to leave behind Crrowd, it wasn't really something I was personally interested in but it seemed like a cool project. I know Linus at LTT is looking into getting into reviews of products with the Lab, he might be interested in the database if not the whole app. Otherwise, there is always open sourcing everything, much better than just getting data and code lost.

Abandonware would be a fitting theme for an upcoming video. I hope you can open source the Crowd apps and services if that isn't a licensing issue. As for the database it would be worth posting to r/DataHoarder to let someone pick it up or even run a fork of the service.

So happy to have you here in the Studio! I'm always impressed by your research. Can't wait to see more product reviews! Thanks for the Shoutout 🥳 (R.I.P Crrowd 😢)

Among many KZfaq channels I am subscribed to, TechAltar and Friday Checkout are among the few whose notification bell I have turned on. Not even LTT or MKBHD have the same treatment as your channels, so keep up the amazing work, Marton! (and take care of your health too) Can't wait to watch TechAltar 3.0!

I loved the idea of Crrowd but could never figure out where it was going in even the medium term. You know yourself that the 'enthusiast' market is only sustainable if you can charge a high price for it. It was a success by plenty of other metrics and you should hold onto that - it sounds like you learned a lot from it.

oh man hearing you talk about the shutting down of crrowd, can hear the sadness in your voice :( but it is probably for the better in the end Technorama is amazing btw

Up for any change as long as it preserves the TechAltar soul. I look forward to your videos every time, and trust me, there is no one else who does tech video essays/analytical videos better than you!

I am looking forward to seeing how this channel grows in the coming years.

Although I'm going to miss crrowd 😭 I'm glad you are making these changes that are going to make my favourite tech channel even better! I wish you all the best!

Honestly, I'm happy for you. I stayed here for your TechAltrar videos. I'm always happy when you post some kind of an analysis. Let's me learn a lot. Also, I was wondering if when you do a review of a product, you could somehow put it also in context? Industry, where it's going and maybe some brief history? Would add a holistic spin on regular reviews.

"I developed insomnia" That sounds like a cool app "I couldn't sleep anymore" Oh

Genuinely excited for the good changes! I know how painful it can be to let go of a project you've put so much for, but I believe you've made a good choice. Kudos!

I think you and your channel(s) are great, and I’m glad you’re making decisions and taking actions to look after your health and wellbeing more than anything, and that it’s giving you the energy and excitement to focus on the projects that are closest to your heart. You have a really unique voice (I actually meant this in terms of your insight/perspective/way of presenting deep dives, but the same could also be true of your actual voice 😄 You’re the only Hungarian creator I follow on KZfaq at least), and all your videos are fascinating, even if I didn’t think I was interested in the topic in general. That’s it - this just seemed like a good time to leave you my unsolicited review, and to wish you all the best 🥰

The sadness in your voice made me cry. As a developer I'm still impressed with Crrowd

Congratulations! Looking forward to your clear and concise insights!

Love your work man 👍. Glad you have figured out ways forward and growth path. Good luck.

Been here for a long time, hopefully will be here watching you grow even more

Cheer up, pal! You have done a fantastic job! I stumbled upon this channel in 2017, and your videos have always been insightful and informative. I am honestly happy to see that this channel has grown and transformed over the years, one video at a time. Keep the videos coming!

Super cool to hear you share about your learnings and thought process! I look forward to even more Tech Altar and Friday checkout content.

looking forward to whats coming next! Your content is really fun and unique. you are def one of my favourite tech youtuber. Keep it up

Been following you since there were hardly 20k subscribers, even though my youtube IDs changed through the years, so to see you grow gives me a sense of pride that I can't really explain. This is one of the few youtube channels I actually bother to comment on and I can see all the hard work you put into these videos. I will definitely miss Crowd, especially the weekly tech quizzes, but I just wanted to thank you for all your insightful videos. I wait for them eagerly and it always brings a smile to my face to see the notification show you have uploaded something new. Fingers crossed and hoping Tech Altar keeps going on and on forever

Thanks for all of the great content, looking forward to TechAltar 3.0

Great to hear you are changing and evolving, keep doing what you do, all the best!

Genuinely one of the best channels on KZfaq. You have some of the most unique and engaging content and I'm excited to see what the future holds. Thanks for being so open

One thing that should never change is the background music. It's awesome and totally unique to your channel. It's a huge part of the techaltar brand. Really excited for your new projects, best of luck.

Happy to hear that you're re-focusing your projects for the sake of your health. TA has always been insightful to me due to the in-depth research you do. Always thought the 'entry' requirements for Crrowd was an excellent move for an app soliciting reviews on something. Annoying if you don't score well enough, but it helps ensure the quality of the reviews in the app.

Hey do what ever you need to man! Have always loved tech alter and am excited for the future here!

Well done man! You've always been a genious and really authentic. Looking up to you!

Good for you for making the right choice for you and your health. Broke my heart a bit hearing you talk about your insomnia. You do great work. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing the creativity that comes from this new phase.

Congratulations on your growth and look forward to your continued success

More power to you! Will love and support your journey in every way possible :)

Why don’t you sell crowd? But I am exited to see the new content. Can’t wait!

Happy Wednesday. Best wishes for this new beginning. You are one of the most smart people I know and I love the quality you put in your videos and projects. I am glad that now you can live better, taking back the personal time.

Hello from the Philippines! Been here since the Lumia 950 days (RIP Continuum). Excited for the next chapter of your channel!

You're one of my absolute favorite creators and I think the step you took was more than right. Sad for crowd, especially given the fact that online reviews on any other platform suck but your mental and physical well-being is much more important! All the best moving forward and keep bringing joy to thousands of people!

Marton, thank you for all your content and hard work. Burn out sucks and I'm sorry that happened. That being said, I'm looking forward to Tech Alter 3.0 and the new developments in Nebula :) Take care!!

You are doing an amazing work. Keep it up. Its okay that CRROWD is no more, atleast you learned how to build an app from the scratch and this experience will always be handy in future. Waiting for more content. More Power to you! All the best.

All the best Martin! Here since day 1, I think. And it has been amazing to see you grow like this. More power to you!

Moderat t-shirt! Awesome, looking forward to new album.

Hi Marton, that's more than alright. Sound like a positive change. I'm sticking around and I'm looking forward to TA3.0!

Congratulations on realigning your focus. We are looking forward to more quality content from you and the team.

I think TechAltar deserved my subscription because of the calm and crisp explanation of tech-related news. No fancy animation robots, no dropping things, no cursing and a global view of the tech space rather than being confined to the US. With that in mind, I worry that the channel would pursue theatrics to garner more views. After all, those criteria are how we define "better" videos nowadays. At the end of the day, the channel ranks much lower in priority to anyone's health and well-being. I hope you strike the perfect balance between work and play to live a happy and healthy life. Time is all we've got.

Been here for quite a long time. Can't wait to see you grow even more along with your future team etc! Have a brilliant day and Happy Mental Health Month! Stay Safe. Stay Hydrated.

Best of luck for all of endeavours man. 👍

Full support to you man. Take care of yourself

Inspiring story, so great to see you re-focus to your liking, which in the end only benefits us all. And yes enjoyed the ride and looking forward to many more rides!

This is definitely going to be healthier way forward for you. With some life balance we can hope to see plenty more quality content. Cheers.

It is never easy to let a passion project go, but as they say in Chinese: 旧的不去，新的不来. I am pumped for 3.0!! 🥳

Tough but good decisions all around. Really look forward to seeing more content!

Your analysis from the business angle of the international tech industry is unrivalled. You have something new and unique to give in your knowledge, and your channels are so special. Good luck with your endeavours!

Good luck with all forthcoming !

First things first. I’ve been subbed for god knows how many with a few KZfaq accounts, great work as always! I never used crowd, but maybe an idea to keep it going is treat like Wikipedia or rtings or even lustre. They’re free, some are more reliable than people give them credit for. That carefully selected crowd you already have, let them be the only reviewers on the app. I never write reviews, but god knows when I want to buy something I read and watch reviews everywhere, the more different insights into something, usually gives the buyer a better idea. So maybe by making expanding the audience and then dishing out ads to a greater audience with only people that pass through the review process can actually contribute, could help keeping your passion project alive? Edit: the quizzes are a fun idea, but as you said, just takes a lot of time. Keep the review and upcoming database side. Whatever you choose, we’ll support you!

BRO, I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS AND THE QUALITY OF CONTENT YOU EXPLAIN IN THEM AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOUR TIMING 2 VIDEOS A MONTH .I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST .

Loved the channel when I started watching your videos 5 years ago, (TSB ep.2 "Why are Chinese Smartphone Brands Winning" if you must know), a enjoy it more and more as time goes on. Glad to hear you are approaching this with a new set of eyes and a new appreciation for what you value, and what your audience values. Take care of your health. As someone who has suffered insomnia for over 6 years now, I know the toll on the quality of life it can take, and how persistent it can be. Stay healthy, happy, and productive Marton!

Congratulations on great content and l feel for you as you had to shut down crowd ,even though I could never quiet get in . Well done and good luck in the future and I'm am looking forward to seeing your excellent content.

Thank you for the Patch Notes. Excited for the balance changes. I keep staring at your tshirt's face instead of your face haha.

I'm going to miss the tech quizzes a lot. They were the primary reason why I got the crrowd app. Good luck with all your ventures from here on.

Loving your tshirt, and now they tour again!

I'm sad but also happy to see how you're doing and excited to see more KZfaq content from you. Take care of your mental state as that's the most important thing being self-employed.

Love your channel. Well explained decision.

Wow! What an honest and truthful video. Soldier on and good luck!

Could you make Crrowd FOSS so the community can pick it up? I'm sure there's someone out there willing to keep it going!

You're really one of the best reviewers in the industry. I enjoy your business perspective.

I’ve been watching your content for so long that I’ve forgotten what its like to not watch your content lol. So whatever feels right for you do it because you already have an amazing track record and whatever you do I look forward to it. 👌

Proud of all the work you have been doing! Please keep doing what you can, and we will be here with you.

Was it really 2018! Man time flies too fast. I have been long following your channel, wish you all the best in your choices

I do hope you get some much deserved rest and care and all you need for your mental health. Looking forward to bigger things from you.

Good for you. Although it’s sad to see Crrowd go, as I never even got to try it, your health is way more important and if it’s not meant to be, then that’s OK. Also with you experimenting, I got to say, I really like the concept you have with Charter: short, dense, informative, sleek.

While its sad to hear about crrowd shutting down, I wish you all the best for your future ideas and projects! You really put a lot of effort in and got amazing results PLUS you learned a lot, so I think it's still a huge net positive, even if crrowd is no more. :) Also, its a huge W to see you taking care of yourself and listening to your gut about what's healthy for you and what isn't! Can't stress it enough! I'm very excited for the future!

I loved your intro from march 2019. To me it blended the best with the intro.

Stay strong man Good luck for the future

loved the live session. Want to see more live videos on your channels.

I saw your video half way and I could feel your sadness in your voice! I’m sorry that you have to shut crowd down, I’ve been in a similar position before, I know how hard it is :(

It sounds to me like you grew IMMENSELY from your experience running Crrowd. I unfortunately was never able to participate as I don't own a current Android device but it sounded so fun and I was so envious of those who could join in! It's a valuable experience and sometimes failure leads us to greater things! Don't beat yourself up, it was a good project and you can now say you built an app on your CV! Do you have any idea how incredibly hard that is? Only 1% of earth's population is even in this sphere in a building/coding/managing capacity. That's a big deal, man. Give yourself more credit

Marton - I very much respect and appreciate your work, particularly your insight into tech business and trends. It is refreshing to have content beyond the standard and repetitive device reviews. Your disappointment in shutting down Crrowd is obvious, but I expect it to be a springboard to a more balanced life that continues to both challenge and fulfill you. I look forward to watching your content. Take care.

Thanks for your content and channels.

Sounds good mate, keep on going I like your stuff

Hey, sorry to hear about your difficult decisions but sounds like a good path and I'm happy for you. When you previously asked if people would like to see you build your new PC, I was one of the many who replied 'yes' - but I have been very busy over the past few months and haven't see the PC Build Livestream. I've searched here and Nebula but can't find it. Can you point me in the right direction? Good luck with 3.0 ;o)

I never really got into Crowd so I'm not disappointed in its loss. I think you are moving in the right direction. Best of luck with all of it.

Fully understandable, best of luck with upgrading your remaining endeavours.

Good luck with all the future plans

thank You forcontinuing to provide Tech insights. Also, try to take an actual summer vacation !!!

Hi, congrats on TechAltar3.0 maybe a Nebula class on research methods could be an interesting one

You should make a video of how you started the app and all the difficulties and tasks associated with it. It should make an entertaining video and quite educational for anyone who wants to do a startup.

Wow, introspection is a hell of a drug, isn't it? Anyways, it's lovely to get to enjoy yet another version of your work, or work by another version of you, whichever applies best at the moment.

I’m very happy and proud of you man. Very looking forward to TechAltar 3.0

Very excited for the future for you! As you are literally the only other KZfaqr who actually worked for a smartphone company you are way more valuable than other generic smartphone reviewers.

I remember when you first launched TechAltar 2.0. I was very very sad because I was really in love with your initial style. But after a month or two, I loved the changes you have made. I was also skeptical when you first hired an editor but he proved himself to be a real pro. The animations go a lot better and the content quality was flawless. Can’t wait to see TechAltar 3.0. This time there’s no doubt that you will exceed our expectations. Good luck 🍀

Goodluck on everything!

I'm sad that the quiz ended, its really good start for tech newbie like me. But I do agree, its better for you to focus on your health & happy life 1st. I believe the creativity&desire will be back if your energy is good, so i also do hope you will get the solution for the sleeping problem ASAP🙏. Anyways i'll keep try to supporting you, wish TechAltar 3.0 all The Best 😁👍🙏

the best tech yt channel, keep up the great work!

Looking forward to what 3.0 will bring!

I'm happy for the direction you're going with, even if it means the shut down of Crrowd, I'm sorry about that, it was a great concept and I was there from the start, even if I never joined the Discord. Take pride in the amazing work you all did, regardless of how it ended it was an amazing project and you all developed great skills I'm sure you'll use going forward. I've been watching your channel... Since... forever by now and it has always been one of my favorites, we have built a very nice community here so I know I don't just speak for myself when I say we are all very excited for what's to come. I'm glad to hear you'll be in a better place mentally, breaks are very necessary and a team is surely going to improve the channels as a whole! I'm excited to start thanking the "Techaltar team" in the comments of every new vid, as opposed to just you Marton 😅

You're damn good at making videos, so while it's sad to see Crrowd gone, I think you're good. Godspeed.

Good luck! You are easily one of the best content creators in the tech industry.

Honestly, realizing and admitting something is not working and then pulling the plug even on a passion project might feel like a big loss at first, but it's the only sensible thing to do and definitly the right choice. This is somethins everyone personaly struggles with, but big companies do too... "sunk cost fallacy" ;) Glad you found a way to keep doing what you love for a long time to come :D

This is even more sad than the ipod news yesterday. Keep doing what you do best! ❤

We would always be with you man, Tech Altar is one of the best tech channel on KZfaq. Best of luck for the future