This is Only a Test show

This is Only a Test

Summary: This is the official podcast of Tested.com. Tested brings you the week's technology and science news, with hosts Will Smith, Norman Chan, and Jeremy Williams. There's no jargon here, just solid explanations of the week's news--and plenty of wacky tangents. Make sure you stick around after the outro for fake outtakes!

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Podcasts:

 Episode 331 - Staying Off The Internet - 12/17/15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:46:02

Norm is joined by Jeremy and Sean this week to talk about the FAA's recent drone registration announcement, Netflix re-encoding its entire library, virtual reality predictions, and our anticipation for Star Wars. Staying off of the internet isn't easy! Plus, our impressions of new movie trailers for Star Trek, Independent Day, and X-Men sequels.

 Episode 330 - On a Segue Roll - 12/10/15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:54:03

This week, Norm is joined by Jeremy and Sean to talk about exclusive content for streaming services, Apple's worst designed product, and depth camera technology. Plus, an extra long VR minute segment in which we talk about the big news with HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, and Oculus Rift. All three platforms have announcements!

 Episode 329 - Save the Headphone Jack - 12/3/15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:59:34

This week, Norm is joined by Jeremy and Kishore to talk about their Black Friday takeaways, always-connected toys, drone delivery systems, and Apple rumors. Kishore brings the science knowledge with news of genetic editing and Martian rings. Plus, we ponder what life will be like decades and centuries from now. Join us!

 Episode 328 - Embrace The Splurge - 11/26/15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:14:15

Norm is joined by Tested's Senior Science Correspondent Kishore Hari and Senior Rapid Prototyping Correspondent Sean Charlesworth to talk about NASA's announcements, Designer Con, Gear VR, and the holiest of consumer holidays: Black Friday. Plus, we give our reactions and analysis to the new Captain America: Civil War teaser trailer. Prepare for a comics knowledge bomb! That and more on this week's episode of This is Only a Test. Have a happy American Thanksgiving, everyone!

 Episode 327 - Hero with a Thousand Faces - 11/19/15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:10:18

How do you stream your music and video from today's services? This week, Norm, Jeremy, and Patrick discuss data encryption, the fall of Rdio, tablet displays, and the endurance of Star Wars! Also, we mull over Oxford Dictionaries word of the year selections and share what we've been testing. Apologies for the video going out in the last five minutes--an office munchkin pushed our mixer buttons!

 Episode 326 - Native Klingon Speaker - 11/12/15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:29

Norm, Jeremy, and Patrick talk about the Trident II missile test sighting, indie games played at Day of the Dev, and the recent iPad Pro release and reviews. Plus, more tech news, the VR minute, and what we've been testing!

 Episode 325 - DQ Blizzard Candy Crush - 11/5/15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:42:05

This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss post-Halloween strategies, Comikaze Expo, Star Trek's return, and our experiences with the new Apple TV. It's also Will's last episode as the host of This is Only a Test!

 Episode 324 - Dear Pastrami Reuben - 10/29/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:30:45

We're joined this week by Veronica Belmont and Jeremy Williams to discuss what's new in technology news, the recent Tested live show, Alcatraz, and Soylent! Drink your pre-mixed bottle of This is Only a Test now!

 Episode 323 - Beta Testing Cars - 10/22/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:35:45

Norm, Jeremy, and Sean celebrate two pop culture milestones: Back to the Future day and the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But wait, there's some technology news, too! We talk about Tesla's new autopilot mode, YouTube Red, drone registration, and new gear we've been testing. Super fun times begin now!

 Episode 322 - You Can’t Change Physics - 10/15/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:18:04

This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Norm's experience at last week's Microsoft event, Apple's stealth iMac update, NYCC Cosplay, electric skateboards, and more. Enjoy!

 Episode 321 - Cyber Security Awareness Month - 10/8/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:40:49

This week, Will is joined by Patrick Norton to discuss cyber security awareness month, this week's Microsoft event, including the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Book, the Roku 4, the iPhone battery life controversy, and moth drones. Enjoy!

 Episode 320 - Video Oops - 10/01/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:39:42

This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Google Nexus launch event, the new Chromecast, Android Marshmellow, the Oculus Connect event, new VR demos from Oculus (including Bullet Train), and the iPhone launch event. All that, plus first iPhone 6S and 6S Plus impressions, upgrading to SmartThings 2.0, and more. Enjoy!

 Episode 319 - Bad Timing - 9/24/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:20

This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus reviews, WatchOS 2, Volkswagen and emissions tests, and ad blockers on iOS. All that, plus the VR Minute. Enjoy!

 Episode 318 - Hugs and Kissses - 9/17/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:03:00

This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the latest iOS 9 release news, the problems with ad blocking, the NASA worm logo, Amazon's new products, Super Mario Maker, and Facebook's Do Not Like button. Enjoy!

 Episode 317 - The Big News Week - 9/10/2015 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:28:08

This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Verizon's upcoming 5G networks, the GoPro Odyssey, this week's Apple event (including new iPhones, the iPad Pro, and the new Apple TV), and Will's big news. Enjoy!

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