This is Only a Test
1,223 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 562 ratingsThis 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 98 – Keeping Mall Santas Accountable – 12/29/2011
December 30, 2011 00:45 - 2 hours - 77.9 MBOn 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!
Episode 98 - Keeping Mall Santas Accountable - 12/29/2011
December 30, 2011 00:45 - 2 hours - 77.9 MBOn 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!
Episode 97 – For the Rest of Us – 12/22/2011
December 23, 2011 02:15 - 2 hours - 72.7 MBOn 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!
Episode 97 - For the Rest of Us - 12/22/2011
December 23, 2011 02:15 - 2 hours - 72.7 MBOn 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!
Episode 96 - Listener's Choice! - 12/15/2011
December 15, 2011 20:54 - 2 hours - 93.4 MBOn 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.
Episode 96 – Listener's Choice! – 12/15/2011
December 15, 2011 20:54 - 2 hours - 93.4 MBOn 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.
Episode 95 – Dire Straits Hate – 12/08/2011
December 08, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 79.6 MBOn 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!
Episode 95 - Dire Straits Hate - 12/08/2011
December 08, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 79.6 MBOn 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!
Episode 94 – Stuffing All Year 'Round – 12/1/2011
December 01, 2011 23:46 - 2 hours - 75.9 MBOn 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.
Episode 94 - Stuffing All Year 'Round - 12/1/2011
December 01, 2011 23:46 - 2 hours - 75.9 MBOn 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.
Episode 93 – Talkin' Turkey About Tech – 11/23/2011
November 23, 2011 23:20 - 2 hours - 84.5 MBOn 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!
Episode 93 - Talkin' Turkey About Tech - 11/23/2011
November 23, 2011 23:20 - 2 hours - 84.5 MBOn 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!
Episode 92 – I'm Just a Bill – 11/17/2011
November 17, 2011 23:04 - 2 hours - 72.3 MBOn 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.
Episode 92 - I'm Just a Bill - 11/17/2011
November 17, 2011 23:04 - 2 hours - 72.3 MBOn 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.
Episode 91 – Imagine a Toilet – 11/10/2011
November 10, 2011 23:41 - 2 hours - 79.9 MBOn 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.
Episode 91 - Imagine a Toilet - 11/10/2011
November 10, 2011 23:41 - 2 hours - 79.9 MBOn 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.
Episode 90 - We've Gone the Plaid - 11/3/2011
November 03, 2011 22:02 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBOn 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!
Episode 90 – We've Gone the Plaid – 11/3/2011
November 03, 2011 22:02 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBOn 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!
Episode 89 – There is No Apple Television – 10/27/2011
October 28, 2011 00:52 - 2 hours - 87 MBThis 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!
Episode 89 - There is No Apple Television - 10/27/2011
October 28, 2011 00:52 - 2 hours - 87 MBThis 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!
Episode 88 - Miles Per Hour - 10/20/2011
October 20, 2011 19:40 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBOn 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!
Episode 88 – Miles Per Hour – 10/20/2011
October 20, 2011 19:40 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBOn 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!
OCTOBERKAST #11 - Enter Chloe Bananas - 10/15/2011
October 19, 2011 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn 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!
OCTOBERKAST #11 – Enter Chloe Bananas – 10/15/2011
October 19, 2011 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn 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!
OCTOBERKAST #10 - In Which We Fully Appreciate the Implications of the Word Penultimate - 10/15/2011
October 18, 2011 20:25 - 2 hours - 64.1 MBWith 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.
OCTOBERKAST #10 – In Which We Fully Appreciate the Implications of the Word Penultimate – 10/15/2011
October 18, 2011 20:25 - 2 hours - 64.1 MBWith 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.
OCTOBERKAST #9 – Lessons Learned at 6AM – 10/15/2011
October 18, 2011 13:00 - 2 hours - 62.5 MBI'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!
OCTOBERKAST #9 - Lessons Learned at 6AM - 10/15/2011
October 18, 2011 13:00 - 2 hours - 62.5 MBI'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!
OCTOBERKAST #8 - Bob's Donuts - 10/15/2011
October 18, 2011 03:00 - 3 hours - 106 MBIt'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.
OCTOBERKAST #8 – Bob's Donuts – 10/15/2011
October 18, 2011 03:00 - 3 hours - 106 MBIt'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.
OCTOBERKAST #7 – After Midnight – 10/15/2011
October 17, 2011 22:47 - 2 hours - 75.5 MBChaos continues to reign as we cross the halfway point. Patrick Klepek is there, drunk people are around. Dave and Norm quaff Black Blood of the Earth, and I'm pretty sure Dave sees a dragon in this episode. Alexis suddenly disappears and Robbie Baldwin talks about Area 51. Static clears up about 10 minutes in.
OCTOBERKAST #7 - After Midnight - 10/15/2011
October 17, 2011 22:47 - 2 hours - 75.5 MBChaos continues to reign as we cross the halfway point. Patrick Klepek is there, drunk people are around. Dave and Norm quaff Black Blood of the Earth, and I'm pretty sure Dave sees a dragon in this episode. Alexis suddenly disappears and Robbie Baldwin talks about Area 51. Static clears up about 10 minutes in.
OCTOBERKAST #6 – Yeah, You Can Curse Here – 10/14/2011
October 17, 2011 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWill, Norm, Gary, and Patrick are joined by Tekzilla's Veronica Belmont, who leads off with a seemingly innocent question. Then Brad Shoemaker takes a seat, Dave's sister Karen makes an appearance, and things are poised to get Double Fine.
OCTOBERKAST #6 - Yeah, You Can Curse Here - 10/14/2011
October 17, 2011 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWill, Norm, Gary, and Patrick are joined by Tekzilla's Veronica Belmont, who leads off with a seemingly innocent question. Then Brad Shoemaker takes a seat, Dave's sister Karen makes an appearance, and things are poised to get Double Fine.
OCTOBERKAST #5 – Chaos. Pure Chaos – 10/14/2011
October 17, 2011 13:00 - 2 hours - 66.7 MBDan Stapleton leads off this episode, but it quickly gets chaotic. Maybe Patrick Klepek was here? Pretty sure Gordon Mah Ung was around. Things happened for sure. Oh shit, Ryan's coming over.
OCTOBERKAST #5 - Chaos. Pure Chaos - 10/14/2011
October 17, 2011 13:00 - 2 hours - 66.7 MBDan Stapleton leads off this episode, but it quickly gets chaotic. Maybe Patrick Klepek was here? Pretty sure Gordon Mah Ung was around. Things happened for sure. Oh shit, Ryan's coming over.
OCTOBERKAST #4 - Enter the Dragon - 10/14/2011
October 17, 2011 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBJeff Green swings by OCTOBERKAST to talk about elevators, birthdays, and unicorns. Gordon Mah Ung swings by to troll Gary, and Dan Stapleton doesn't speak Spanish.
OCTOBERKAST #4 – Enter the Dragon – 10/14/2011
October 17, 2011 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBJeff Green swings by OCTOBERKAST to talk about elevators, birthdays, and unicorns. Gordon Mah Ung swings by to troll Gary, and Dan Stapleton doesn't speak Spanish.
OCTOBERKAST #3 – Everything is Made of Poop – 10/14/2011
October 16, 2011 23:00 - 2 hours - 67.7 MBOn this section of the Octoberkast, Jeff Gerstmann, Ryan Davis, and Patrick Klepek announce the game that will be in the next Giant Bomb Endurance Run and Roger Chang talk Star Trek plumbing. Yeah, that's right.
OCTOBERKAST #3 - Everything is Made of Poop - 10/14/2011
October 16, 2011 23:00 - 2 hours - 67.7 MBOn this section of the Octoberkast, Jeff Gerstmann, Ryan Davis, and Patrick Klepek announce the game that will be in the next Giant Bomb Endurance Run and Roger Chang talk Star Trek plumbing. Yeah, that's right.
OCTOBERKAST #2 - Board Games and Ultrabooks - 10/14/2011
October 16, 2011 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBHour 3 of Octoberkast starts with Loyd Case talking about the intersection between board games and technology, then PC World's Jason Cross brings Acer's first ultrabook by for a test spin.
OCTOBERKAST #2 – Board Games and Ultrabooks – 10/14/2011
October 16, 2011 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBHour 3 of Octoberkast starts with Loyd Case talking about the intersection between board games and technology, then PC World's Jason Cross brings Acer's first ultrabook by for a test spin.
OCTOBERKAST #1 – Kicking Off With Colin Campbell – 10/14/2011
October 16, 2011 02:39 - 2 hours - 62 MBWe start the show with a whimper, restart it, and then Colin Campbell joins us. iPhone 4Ses arrive, and Will lovingly strokes his box. Yeah, that's right. Box stroking.
OCTOBERKAST #1 - Kicking Off With Colin Campbell - 10/14/2011
October 16, 2011 02:39 - 2 hours - 62 MBWe start the show with a whimper, restart it, and then Colin Campbell joins us. iPhone 4Ses arrive, and Will lovingly strokes his box. Yeah, that's right. Box stroking.
Episode 87 – 1955-2011 – 10/6/2011
October 06, 2011 23:45 - 3 hours - 106 MBOn a somewhat somber episode, Will, Norm, Gary, and Brad talk about the legacy of Steve Jobs, the new iPod updates, iPhone 4S, Siri, the end of the Zune HD, TV on Xbox, and the state of PC gaming.
Episode 87 - 1955-2011 - 10/6/2011
October 06, 2011 23:45 - 3 hours - 106 MBOn a somewhat somber episode, Will, Norm, Gary, and Brad talk about the legacy of Steve Jobs, the new iPod updates, iPhone 4S, Siri, the end of the Zune HD, TV on Xbox, and the state of PC gaming.
Episode 86 - Like a Samurai - 9/29/2011
September 29, 2011 23:57 - 2 hours - 80.1 MBOn this week's episode, Will complains about analog metaphors, Norm wonders if there's ever a bad time to Tweet, Alexis explains the ins and outs of wiki design, and Matt describes a Canadian bus ride. All that, plus WinPho 7 Mango finally appears, iPhone 5 rumors, the TiVo Premiere Elite appears, wireless networks that monitor your breathing, and another edition of fake outtakes.
Episode 86 – Like a Samurai – 9/29/2011
September 29, 2011 23:57 - 2 hours - 80.1 MBOn this week's episode, Will complains about analog metaphors, Norm wonders if there's ever a bad time to Tweet, Alexis explains the ins and outs of wiki design, and Matt describes a Canadian bus ride. All that, plus WinPho 7 Mango finally appears, iPhone 5 rumors, the TiVo Premiere Elite appears, wireless networks that monitor your breathing, and another edition of fake outtakes.
Episode 85 - On Ethical Grounds - 9/22/2011
September 22, 2011 23:38 - 2 hours - 94.4 MBOn this week's episode Norm expresses disdain for the new Facebook changes, Will regales the gang with tales of his childhood road trips, and Gary expresses his love of coffee. All that, plus Google+ going public, the big Netflix split, HP's got a new CEO, Apple's having a party, and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy!