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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 Episode 494 - VR Shots Fired - 4/4/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:48:02

The core crew is back this week and we hear about Kishore's theme park adventures, discuss Apple's cancellation of AirPower, and speculate on the Valve Index virtual reality headset. Plus, who got Avengers Engame tickets?

 Episode 493 - A La Apple Carte - 3/28/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:19:57

Between Apple's services announcements and the news from the Game Developers Conference, there's a lot to talk about this week! Will joins as we dissect the news and talk Love, Death, and Robots. Seven more episodes until 500!

 Episode 492 - Model Y, Rift S - 3/21/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:11

While Norm's on the road for a video shoot, Kishore and Jeremy podcast to recap the week's news, including the Tesla Model Y reveal and Oculus' Rift S announcement. Plus, a new iPad Mini and the full Toy Story 4 trailer!

 Episode 491 - Bring Back Virtual Boy - 3/14/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:45:35

Everyone's back this week as we share our hopes and fears for Nintendo's Labo VR kit, discuss Apple's streaming video ambitions, and celebrate the 30th birthday of the world wide web. Plus, stick to the end as we review Captain Marvel!

 Episode 490 - Breakthrough Technologies - 3/7/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:55:09

The countdown to episode 500 begins! We talk about Tesla's $35,000 car, the promise of full autopilot, and our hopes for the Model Y. Plus, digging through Bill Gates' breakthrough technology picks for the year, and Amazon's carbon footprint.

 Episode 489 - What's Up Hololens 2 - 2/28/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:42:21

We have another duocast this week as Norm and Kishore discuss Microsoft's Hololens 2 announcement, the weird and doomed phones of Mobile World Congress, Academy Awards, and disappearing clouds.

 Episode 488 - Folding Galaxies - 2/21/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:21:21

Kishore and Jeremy discuss breaking phone announcements from Samsung, buggy Nike shoelaces, new Lego augmented reality kits, a new book about Oculus & Facebook, plus a Moment of Science and a heaping helping of VR news including a new $6000 pro headset.

 Episode 487 - Fake 5G - 2/14/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:55:33

For this Valentines Day episode, we're joined by Will this week to talk about Apex Legends, Amazon's purchase of mesh wi-fi company Eero, the reveal of Genie in Aladdin, and Activision Blizzard's disappointing layoffs. Plus, a spoiler-free discussion of LEGO Movie 2!

 Episode 486 - RIP Bud Knight - 2/7/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:59:38

With this year's Superbowl behind us, we talk about the aftermath of everything non-sports-related with the big game, including our favorite commercials and Kishore's wings experiments. Plus, a new Google Chrome extension opens our eyes, HP's new VR headset, and Apple's retail shakeup.

 Episode 485 - Apple's FaceTime Flub - 1/25/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:44:58

What a week for Apple, as they announce their most recent earnings in the wake of the embarrassing FaceTime eavesdropping bug. We discuss that news as well as iOS gaming subscription rumors, roomba lawn mowers, and deepfake Dali.

 Episode 484 - Rollable TVs - 1/24/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:48:34

We're finally able to get Patrick Norton of Tekthing back on the podcast to talk about his favorite things he saw at CES! Plus, we talk Academy Award nominations, Apple's photo contest, and a new phone with absolutely zero ports.

 Episode 483 - Escalation in the Streaming Wars - 1/17/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:58:05

Professional maker of things Zach Radding joins us this week as we discuss the new Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer, Netflix price hikes, the technology in Nike's self-lacince shoes, and the problem of ICEing at Tesla superchargers. Thanks to Zach for joining us this week! Find his projects at http://www.buildcoolstuff.com/

 Episode 482 - Who Needs 8K TVs? - 1/10/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:07:15

We're not in Vegas this week for CES, but we're still keeping an eye on the big announcements in tech coming out of the show. From new VR headsets to TV technologies, we go over the news that we find most interesting. Plus, thoughts on Star Trek rumors, a new animated superhero show, and pinball news!

 Episode 481 - Frosties or Sugar Puffs - 1/3/19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:08:54

Happy new year! To kick off 2019, the shares how they spent the holidays, their New Years Eve rituals, and best gifts received and given. Plus we dissect the latest Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch in copious detail (spoilers last until 53 minute mark) and catch up on tech news. Get any cool tech for Christmas?

 Episode 480 - Into the Spoiler-Verse - 12/20/18 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:44:47

The gang can't stop gushing about the new Spider-Man film as we dive into a deep review of Into the Spider-Verse, (first spoiler-free, then full-on spoilers!). Plus, we talk about the latest in pop culture, technology news, and the regrettable demise of Star Wars Sphero toys. It's the last podcast of the year from the office!

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