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The Tech Demo Awakens – This is Only a Test 630 – 12/16/21

This is Only a Test - December 16, 2021 08:31 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
We geek out over the truly Epic Unreal Engine 5 demo released in The Matrix Awakens and discuss the technology that makes it possible. Kishore also gives an update on the research being done on the Omicron variant, what to expect over the coming weeks, and silver linings in the data.
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New Holiday Classics – This is Only a Test 629 – 12/9/21

This is Only a Test - December 09, 2021 09:02 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Duocast this week! Jeremy and Norm catch up on the first three episodes of Disney's Hawkeye show, warn you not to watch the newest Matrix trailer, and get excited for the upcoming Spiderverse sequel. Plus, we can't get enough of Aardman's new Shaun the Sheep holiday special!
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The O Word – This is Only a Test 628 – 12/2/21

This is Only a Test - December 02, 2021 08:03 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
After a restful Thanksgiving holiday, we're back with an extended Moment of Science for Kishore to answer our questions about the Omicron coronavirus variant. We also give a spoiler-free review of the first two episodes of Haweye and recap the Unity Slices VR demo Norm tried last week. Plus, what...
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Thanksgiving Break – This is Only a Test 626 – 11/25/21

This is Only a Test - November 25, 2021 12:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
The crew are break this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, but Norm gives an update of what to expect on the channel in the coming week and we rebroadcast a recent livestream q&a for those of you who may have missed it! Thanks to all our listeners and channel members for supporting the show and w...
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You're The Genius Bar – This is Only a Test 626 – 11/18/21

This is Only a Test - November 18, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
After returning from DesignerCon, Norm and the team get together to discuss the new Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer drop, our IMAX enhanced home-viewing experience, and Apple's shift in right to repair policy. Plus, Valve gives more details about Steamdeck hardware and Meta's Reality Labs preview...
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VR Friendships – This is Only a Test 625 – 11/11/21

This is Only a Test - November 11, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
The full squad is back this week to talk about Tested's short film shoot and spacesuit build, an incredible AT-AT Lego set, IMAX formatted movies for the home, and Unity buying Weta Digital. Plus, extended impressions of the Lynx R1 mixed reality headset and the upcoming zombie game After The Fall!
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Talking LEGO – This is Only a Test 624 – 11/4/21

This is Only a Test - November 04, 2021 17:03 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
joined by special guest Brent Waller, a LEGO fan designer who's had several of his creations turned into official LEGO sets (including the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 and Seinfeld apartment). Brent joins us to talk about our halloween adventures, his journey submitting successful LEGO Ideas projects, cr...
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That's So Meta – This is Only a Test 623 – 10/28/21

This is Only a Test - October 29, 2021 06:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
It's a big week for virtual reality as Jeremy and Norm discuss all the news to come out of Facebook Connect, including the brief glimpses of new hardware teased for next year. Plus, the Dune sequel gets greenlit, Pixar's Lightyear trailer, and thoughts on the VR headsets announced by Varjo and Pi...
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Pro, Max, Notch – This is Only a Test 622 – 10/21/21

This is Only a Test - October 21, 2021 06:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
We react to the trailers and footage shown at DC's recent Fandome event, including the new trailer for The Batman and our first look at Black Adam! The team also discusses Valve's plans to verify games for the SteamDeck, and Google's Pixel 6 strategy. Plus, our take on the performance and design ...
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Should've Sent a Poet – This is Only a Test 621 – 10/14/21

This is Only a Test - October 15, 2021 04:13 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
We're back from New York Comic Con to talk about the cosplay we saw there, the Ghostbusters: Afterlife panel, and testing the iPhone's cinematic mode on the show floor. Plus, Kishore's close encounter with the earthquake in Hawaii, Shatner's spaceflight, and a deluge of VR and AR news!
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Windows 11 – This is Only a Test 620 – 10/7/21

This is Only a Test - October 07, 2021 07:35 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
We're finally all back together this week to discuss the launch of Windows 11, the recent social media outage, and William Shatner's upcoming trip to space! Plus, the problem with Seinfeld on Netflix and what's the deal with the movie being filmed on the International Space Station. Who's going t...
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Cinematic Mode – This is Only a Test 619 – 9/30/21

This is Only a Test - October 01, 2021 06:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
The duocast streak continues as Jeremy tags in this week to discuss real world use of iPhone's cinematic video mode, the nitpicking of iPad Mini's jelly roll screen effect, porting Medal of Honor to the Quest 2, and Amazon's slate of home robots. Plus, Norm demos a new type of LED strip he's been...
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Visions – This is Only a Test 618 – 9/24/21

This is Only a Test - September 24, 2021 08:20 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Norm and Kishore check in to talk about the success of the Inspiration 4 mission, the just-announced Mario movie, and what surprised us most about the Star Wars Visions series. Plus, Microsoft's revamped hardware lineup, new iPhone reviews, and the future of wireless charging.
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Apple's Diminishing Returns – This is Only a Test 617 – 9/16/21

This is Only a Test - September 16, 2021 09:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Another duocast this week, as Jeremy joins Norm to recap the announcements and disappointments from Apple's California Streaming event, including the new technolgoy in the latest generation of iPhones and Apple Watch. Plus, more thoughts on The Matrix, the launch of the Inspiration 4 mission, and...
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Resurrections – This is Only a Test 616 – 9/9/21

This is Only a Test - September 10, 2021 07:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
So much to go over this week! Kishore and Norm give a lengthy spoiler-free review of Shang-Chi, dissect the incredible The Matrix: Ressurections trailer, ponder the future of holographic concerts, and break down the challenges of "smart glasses" for both Facebook and Apple as both companies pursu...
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Parental Control – This is Only a Test 615 – 9/2/21

This is Only a Test - September 02, 2021 23:22 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
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 out...
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Man in Robot Suit – This is Only a Test 614 – 8/26/21

This is Only a Test - August 26, 2021 06:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Two massive Marvel trailers dropped this week as we discuss the latest glimpses of The Eternals and the internet-breaking Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser. Plus, we debate the practicality of the Tesla Robot, talk LED light strips, react to Disney's Genie Pass, and awe over an amazing fan-made Simp...
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Horizon Workrooms – This is Only a Test 613 – 8/19/21

This is Only a Test - August 19, 2021 11:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
This week, we catch up on the new animated MCU show "What If...?", get hyped for Star Wars Visions, recap our trip to see the original Batwing filming model, and try to wrap our heads around the appeal folding phones. Plus, we discuss and give our impressions on the just-announced Horizon Workroo...
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Proton Is Not An Emulator – This is Only a Test 612 – 8/12/21

This is Only a Test - August 12, 2021 08:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Three big topics to go over this week, as Norm recaps and gives more context to his Steam Deck hands-on trip to Valve, we discuss The Suicide Squad with minor spoilers, and Devindra Hardawar of Engadget and the Filmcast guests to give clarity to Apple's new child safety initiatives on iPhone. Tha...
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Is PCVR Dead – This is Only a Test 611 – 8/5/21

This is Only a Test - August 05, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
This week, Kishore gives a big update explaining the data on the Delta variant, we discuss the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer, Google's just-announced Pixel 6 phone, Disney's Galactic Starcruiser pricing, and the prospects for PC-based virtual reality systems as a sustainable market.
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Behind the Attraction – This is Only a Test 610 – 7/29/21

This is Only a Test - July 29, 2021 07:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Jeremy returns his week down in Southern California and reports back on his visit to Galaxy's Edge, Universal Studios Hollywood, and the EV road trip getting there. We also have more thoughts on the Steam Deck, discuss the first hands-on reports of the Playdate handheld, and awe at PlayStation 5'...
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Steam Deck – This is Only a Test 609 – 7/22/21

This is Only a Test - July 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Dan Stapleton from IGN joins us this week to break down the announcement of the Steam Deck as we talk through Valve's forays into making and selling hardware. From the hardware's potential to the pre-order system designed to thwart scalpers, we discuss who this new handheld is designed for and ou...
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A Coupon Day or Something – This is Only a Test 608 – 7/15/21

This is Only a Test - July 15, 2021 10:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Kishore gives a health update, Jeremy prepares for a trip to Disneyland, and Norm has opinions about the new look of broadcast sports. Disney announces two eagerly-anticpated streaming specials, and we review Black Widow and talk about what its simultaneous theatrical and streaming release mean f...
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Stay In Your Lane, Car – This is Only a Test 607 – 7/8/21

This is Only a Test - July 08, 2021 17:45 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Kishore's back from vacation to give us some context about what's going on with the Delta variant, and we share our spoiler-free thoughts on the latest episode of Loki, Nintendo's surprising Switch hardware announcement, and the latest on Jeremy and Kishore's EV quests. Plus, what movies do you t...
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Episode 1: Clint Borgen: US Foreign Aid

Contested Politics - July 05, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes
Global poverty remains one of the largest international crises, especially considering the economic fallout from COVID-19. While many recognize global poverty as a major problem, solutions vary wildly. One commonly proposed solution is US foreign aid to humanitarian organizations. While ...
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Rare LEGO – This is Only a Test 606 – 7/1/21

This is Only a Test - July 01, 2021 09:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
We're joined by friend of the site Steve Lin this week to catch up and talk about the reception to Disney's Loki show so far (no spoilers!), the announcement of Windows 11, the benefits of 4K vs HDR, and anticipation for the new LEGO BrickLink Designer Program. Plus, our reaction to the latest Pi...
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EV Quest – This is Only a Test 605 – 6/24/21

This is Only a Test - June 24, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
A new dubstep intro theme drops this week as Will joins us to discuss the things that excited us at E3, the games that both Will and Jeremy have been working on, and Jeremy's ongoing quest for a new electric vehicle. Plus we review both Pixar's Luca and Lin Manuel Miranda's In The Heights!
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The Variant Episode – This is Only a Test 604 – 6/18/21

This is Only a Test - June 18, 2021 07:19 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
In this episode from a parallel reality, branched off from the sacred timeline, Norm is joined by Bill Doran (Punished Props Academy) and Joel Telling (3D Printing Nerd) to catch up and geek out about 3D printing, producing their YouTube channels, and embracing different tools for making--and mak...
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Let's Make a PlayDate – This is Only a Test 603 – 6/10/21

This is Only a Test - June 10, 2021 09:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
Lots to go over this week as we break down Apple's announcements from WWDC, dissect the Battlefield 2042 debut trailer, get excited over new information on the PlayDate portable game system, and show off some holograms on a Looking Glass Portrait volumetric lightfield display. Plus, the early rep...
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The Real Ocean's 11 – This is Only a Test 602 – 6/3/21

This is Only a Test - June 03, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
We're joined by Tested contributor Bill Doran of Punished Props Academy to talk about his latest foam fabrication projects, how he's thinking about convention travel plans for the rest of the year, and the benefits of FDM 3D printers versus resin printers. Plus, Kishore gives an update on NASA's ...
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