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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- Artist: Will Smith, Norman Chan, Jeremy Williams
- Copyright: 2020 tested.com
Podcasts:
On this week's episode, Gary talks Holiday loot, Norm visits crazy town, and Will is trapped in a box. All that, and the gang recaps the tech successes and failures of 2011, and makes bold predictions for what'll happen in 2012. Plus, no fake outtakes. It's the last podcast of the year!
On this week's episode, Gary dreams of a December to remember, Will reports from the South, and Norm hosts a podcast. All that, plus the latest on AT&T's failed T-Mobile merger, the downfall of CES, Kindle Fire's patch, new video cards, holiday plans, and another edition of fake outtakes. Wes also guests on what could be the last Tested podcast of 2011!
On this week's episode, Gary goes on a rant, Will shares a dream, and Norm hates comic sans. All that, plus the latest on the Windows 8 App Store, the new Xbox interface, Louis CK's video sale, last-minute gifts, and another edition of fake outtakes.
On this week's episode, Will admits owning a fake tree, Gary fondles a Lumia, and Norm talks hair care. All that, plus the latest on Android lag, the real problems with iOS, Firefox's problems, Kindle Fire usability issues, and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy!
On this week's episode, Norm expresses his love of stuffing, Gary expresses his love of stuffing, and Will expresses his love of stuffing. All that, plus the latest on the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, the latest on Carrier IQ, problems with Siri, and another episode of fake outtakes.
On this week's episode, Norm checks facts, Will details turkey prep, and Gary makes his triumphant return. All that, plus the latest on the Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, Nook Tablet, and fake outtakes!
On this week's show, Norm defends his choices, Will has the sniffles, and Loyd gets serious about flashlights. All that, plus the latest on Internet censorship, Google Music leaves beta, Sandy Bridge Extreme, and another edition of fake outtakes.
On this week's episode, Will shares haunting tales from his youth, Norm learns the truth about apple butter, and Brad asks a pertinent question. All that, plus the death of mobile Flash, the latest on the Nook Tablet, what's up with Tegra 3, and another edition of fake outtakes.
On this weeks Listener's Choice show, Will does a barrel roll, Gary expresses confidence in his decisions, and Norm experiences a magical moment. All that, plus the latest on HP's PC division, Amazon opens a lending library, the iOS 5 patch is coming, Google TV is updated, and another episode of fake outtakes!
This week, Gary commits a faux pas, Norm wears a T-shirt, Will insults the Finnish, and Loyd classes the joint up. All that, plus the latest on Nokia's Windows Phone 7 phones, Apple television rumors, and fake outtakes!
On this week's episode, Will has trouble with the latest Nexus' name, Gary reminisces about OCTOBERKAST, and Norm has problems with Wi-Fi. All that, plus the latest on Motorola's Droid RAZR, the Samsung's Galaxy Nexus, the Ice Cream Sandwich announcement, and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy!
In our final segment, Jeff Gerstmann and Darren Gladstone swing by and have a surprisingly serious conversation about the games industry, games journalism, and other serious business. Then Chloe shows up and the whole thing goes to shit. Most importantly, we raised $50,000 for Child's Play, which is AMAZING! Thanks for listening, donating, and supporting OCTOBERKAST! We'll see you guys next year!
With four hours to go, our intrepid heroes take calls, experiment with vitamin B12, and get jacked up on Red Bull. I'm pretty sure Rorie and Jeff appear at some point, as well.
I'll be perfectly frank. I don't remember a single thing that happened during this episode. The sun came up and we might have announced OCTOBERKAST 2012. Gary marvels at the technological marvel that is the telephone. Will rants hard. Pretty sure Wes and Lucas stopped by too!
It's late and things are getting unruly. Robbie Baldwin continues, Dave Snider gets loopier, Gary can't pronounce "adjective," and Patrick Norton brings donuts then takes a turn at Mad Libs to help the KAST power through the wee hours.
