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The Test Drivers

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

New or old, loved or hated — The Test Drivers put tech through its paces; no matter if it’s the absolute cutting edge or collecting dust in the bargain bin. From smartphones to laptops, software to gaming consoles — anything could be a daily driver. Hosted by Austin Evans and Myke Hurley.

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Episodes

51: Introducing Our New Show!

March 20, 2022 18:45 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

We have something new that we're super excited to tell you about!

50: The Need for Speed

February 28, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 67.9 MB

Upcoming gaming hardware and arguing about the colours of cars.

49: Rocket League, but with People

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MB

Sony buys Bungie, Nintendo has a direct, and Samsung releases some new phones.

48: Microsoft Owns Gaming

January 28, 2022 18:30 - 54 minutes - 64.3 MB

Xbox is buying Activision Blizzard – what could this mean for the future of gaming? Also, what is the Steam Deck going to be like?

47: The CES That Wasn't

January 13, 2022 18:15 - 58 minutes - 69.4 MB

CES may have been a ghost town, but nothing is going to stop the product announcements.

46: Test Drive to Survive: 2021

December 30, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Austin got an iPad mini and an Analogue Pocket, Myke got the macOS update he wanted, and the boys recap the 2021 F1 season.

45: The MacBook Dilemma

December 13, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Austin and Myke are recording their very first episode in person! As well as some various show and tell, they talk more about the MacBook Pro, and revisit some predictions made earlier in the year.

44: Do You Know Who I Am?

November 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

Have you heard about the global supply chain? It's kinda ruining gaming handhelds right now... But hey, there's some new games still coming out anyway. Also, Apple are going to sell you replacement iPhone parts?!

43: We Can Finally Talk about the Pixel

November 05, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

Intel has new CPUs – how do they stack up? Talking about power, what about those new MacBook Pros? And it's time for final opinions on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

42: Techtober is Unstoppable

October 23, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Surface Duo 2, MacBook Pro, Surface Laptop Studio... It's all happening right now, and we have first impressions!

41: Switching to iPhone 13… Right?

October 01, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

Techtember leads in to Techtober, as we have new iPhones, new iPads, and a whole host of new Surface products!

40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview

September 23, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 67.3 MB

Austin and Myke are joined by Tom Boger and Stephen Tonna from Apple to talk about the new iPad mini.

39: The Z Flip 3 + New PS5 Controversy

September 03, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Windows is on the way, the #ZFlipGang need to review their new flippy devices, and we have a heated controversy to discuss...

38: Z Flip Gang Assemble!

August 19, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Smartphone season has begun! Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Google Pixel 6!

37: The Big Valve Surprise

July 29, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Forget Techtember, it's Tech...uly? Samsung Unpacked is coming, Nothing ear(1) has been unveiled, and Valve have a new plan for handheld PC gaming!

36: We Need To Talk Windows 11

July 17, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 70.7 MB

Now the dust has settled, what's the deal with the newest version of Windows? Nothing and OnePlus both have product launches coming up, but how did they get here? And yes – of course – there's some news for #ZFlipGang.

35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay

June 25, 2021 21:30 - 54 minutes - 63.4 MB

Panos Panay – Chief Product Officer at Microsoft – joins the show to talk about Windows 11. We discuss the big visual changes, why they are changing their rules for the Microsoft Store, and how they see the future of the platform.

34: It's Beta Season!

June 12, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 83 MB

WWDC is over and E3 is just about to begin!

33: The Future Is..?

May 21, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 115 MB

What's going on with Windows? Where is the Mac going next? What is 'Material You'?

32: Myke's Many Macs

May 07, 2021 14:45 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

What devices do The Test Drivers rely on to get their work done?

31: How Pro is the iPad Really?

April 24, 2021 10:45 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

Spring is loaded! It's time for new iMacs and iPads! M1 for everyone!

30: How Smart is Your Tech?

April 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Tech conferences are coming back, F1 predictions are made, and just how smart are our homes?

29: Test Drive to Survive

March 27, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

What does Austin think of the OnePlus 9 Pro? Is Intel going to change their fortunes? What do The Test Drivers think of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'.

28: The PC Build Saga

March 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

An update on Nothing, some thoughts on the NFT boom, and Myke _finally_ builds his new PC.

27: The Phone No One Expected

February 20, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Austin has been testing out the Sony Xperia 5ii – will this new form factor be what's needed to tempt him away from the #ZFlipGang? Myke is ready to build his gaming PC, but he needs help assembling his final components.

26: To the Moon!!! 🚀

February 09, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Austin's has a diamond hand hold on his Z Flip, but the S21 is catching his eye. It's time to take the show to the moon, as we try and work out what is going on with Gamestop.

25: The Rollable Phone Future..?

January 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Events have come and gone over the past two weeks – so let's break down all of the S21 news, and interesting announcements from CES.

24: Z Flip Mania

January 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

Samsung Unpacked is coming! What do we know about the S21 and Z Flip 3? Plus, what will tech events look like for the rest of 2021?

23: The Test Drivers Holiday Special

December 15, 2020 14:45 - 1 hour - 101 MB

This year, Austin and Myke have gone DEEP in to some new hobbies. For this year-end special they'll share what they love about them, and also discuss some of their favourite products of 2020.

22: The Mac Will Never Be The Same

December 01, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

The M1 Macs are here – how do they handle our workflows? Myke is slowly building out parts for his next PC, and Austin has been comparing Apple's ARM efforts with what Microsoft is up to.

21: PS5 & Xbox Series X: They’re Here

November 17, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 108 MB

After months of embargoes, the time has finally arrived. The next generation of consoles is upon us. But that's not all; we have new iPhones in hand, and new Macs on the way.

20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It?

November 03, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

Games consoles are being unboxed, AMD is upping their game once again, and Austin has the iPhone 12.

19: Goodbye Z Flip..?

October 20, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Techtober won’t stop! iPhone 12, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T. One of them is threatening the Z Flip Gang... but which?

18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship?

October 06, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Techtober is truly upon us. New phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more!

17: Next Gen is Here

September 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?

16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure

September 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Austin has spent a ton of time with the Surface Duo – how does it stack up against the competition. Also, what are NVIDIA cooking up?!

15: The Folding Future

August 25, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Surprise! Microsoft are releasing the Surface Duo! How will it stack up against the Z Fold 2? There's also a lot of upheaval in the world of video games, and your hosts are starting to dabble in mechanical keyboards...

14: The Samsung that Shouldn’t Exist

August 11, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

What's the deal with the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra? What are you really getting for the four-figure price tag? Also, Google _finally_ released the Pixel 4a – was it worth the wait?

The Test Drivers 13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3

July 28, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 63 MB

A tale of two very different phones – but how do they meet our expectations? Also, how do we feel about the Xbox Games Showcase.

13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3

July 28, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 63 MB

A tale of two very different phones – but how do they meet our expectations? Also, how do we feel about the Xbox Games Showcase.

12: Myke's Windows Adventure

July 14, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Myke has a secret Windows laptop, Austin tries iOS 14 on the oldest iPhone he can, and we discuss what Samsung may be up to next.

The Test Drivers 12: Myke's Windows Adventure

July 14, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Myke has a secret Windows laptop, Austin tries iOS 14 on the oldest iPhone he can, and we discuss what Samsung may be up to next.

11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad?

June 30, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?

The Test Drivers 11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad?

June 30, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?

The Test Drivers 10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far)

June 16, 2020 16:45 - 57 minutes - 54.4 MB

Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.

10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far)

June 16, 2020 16:45 - 57 minutes - 54.4 MB

Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.

9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement"

June 03, 2020 12:15 - 53 minutes - 50.7 MB

Austin can't stop switching devices, and this time it's to the Galaxy Tab S6. Myke also wants to follow up with Austin on some apps he's been trying out recently.

The Test Drivers 9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement"

June 03, 2020 12:15 - 53 minutes - 50.7 MB

Austin can't stop switching devices, and this time it's to the Galaxy Tab S6. Myke also wants to follow up with Austin on some apps he's been trying out recently.

8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface

May 18, 2020 13:45 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MB

Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.

The Test Drivers 8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface

May 18, 2020 13:45 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MB

Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.

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