Podcasts by The Test Drivers
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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51: Introducing Our New Show! from 2022-03-20T18:45
We have something new that we're super excited to tell you about!
Listen50: The Need for Speed from 2022-02-28T16:00
Upcoming gaming hardware and arguing about the colours of cars.
Listen49: Rocket League, but with People from 2022-02-15T11:00
Sony buys Bungie, Nintendo has a direct, and Samsung releases some new phones.
Listen48: Microsoft Owns Gaming from 2022-01-28T18:30
Xbox is buying Activision Blizzard – what could this mean for the future of gaming? Also, what is the Steam Deck going to be like?
Listen47: The CES That Wasn't from 2022-01-13T18:15
CES may have been a ghost town, but nothing is going to stop the product announcements.
Listen46: Test Drive to Survive: 2021 from 2021-12-30T00:30
Austin got an iPad mini and an Analogue Pocket, Myke got the macOS update he wanted, and the boys recap the 2021 F1 season.
Listen45: The MacBook Dilemma from 2021-12-13T20:30
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.
Listen44: Do You Know Who I Am? from 2021-11-21T19:00
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...
Listen43: We Can Finally Talk about the Pixel from 2021-11-05T18:45
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.
Listen42: Techtober is Unstoppable from 2021-10-23T22:30
Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Surface Duo 2, MacBook Pro, Surface Laptop Studio... It's all happening right now, and we have first impressions!
Listen41: Switching to iPhone 13… Right? from 2021-10-01T18:15
Techtember leads in to Techtober, as we have new iPhones, new iPads, and a whole host of new Surface products!
Listen40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview from 2021-09-23T12:00
Austin and Myke are joined by Tom Boger and Stephen Tonna from Apple to talk about the new iPad mini.
Listen39: The Z Flip 3 + New PS5 Controversy from 2021-09-03T18:30
Windows is on the way, the #ZFlipGang need to review their new flippy devices, and we have a heated controversy to discuss...
Listen38: Z Flip Gang Assemble! from 2021-08-19T09:30
Smartphone season has begun! Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Google Pixel 6!
Listen37: The Big Valve Surprise from 2021-07-29T10:30
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!
Listen36: We Need To Talk Windows 11 from 2021-07-17T11:00
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...
Listen35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay from 2021-06-25T21:30
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 the...
Listen33: The Future Is..? from 2021-05-21T15:15
What's going on with Windows? Where is the Mac going next? What is 'Material You'?
Listen32: Myke's Many Macs from 2021-05-07T14:45
What devices do The Test Drivers rely on to get their work done?
Listen31: How Pro is the iPad Really? from 2021-04-24T10:45
Spring is loaded! It's time for new iMacs and iPads! M1 for everyone!
Listen30: How Smart is Your Tech? from 2021-04-08T11:00
Tech conferences are coming back, F1 predictions are made, and just how smart are our homes?
Listen29: Test Drive to Survive from 2021-03-27T11:30
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'.
Listen28: The PC Build Saga from 2021-03-11T12:00
An update on Nothing, some thoughts on the NFT boom, and Myke _finally_ builds his new PC.
Listen27: The Phone No One Expected from 2021-02-20T22:15
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 assemblin...
Listen26: To the Moon!!! 🚀 from 2021-02-09T11:15
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.
Listen25: The Rollable Phone Future..? from 2021-01-21T12:00
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.
Listen24: Z Flip Mania from 2021-01-09T14:00
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?
Listen23: The Test Drivers Holiday Special from 2020-12-15T14:45
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.
Listen22: The Mac Will Never Be The Same from 2020-12-01T12:30
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.
Listen21: PS5&Xbox Series X: They’re Here from 2020-11-17T11:15
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.
Listen20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It? from 2020-11-03T12:30
Games consoles are being unboxed, AMD is upping their game once again, and Austin has the iPhone 12.
Listen19: Goodbye Z Flip..? from 2020-10-20T08:30
Techtober won’t stop! iPhone 12, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T. One of them is threatening the Z Flip Gang... but which?
Listen18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship? from 2020-10-06T12:45
Techtober is truly upon us. New phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more!
Listen17: Next Gen is Here from 2020-09-24T12:00
Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?
Listen16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure from 2020-09-10T13:00
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?!
Listen15: The Folding Future from 2020-08-25T18:00
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 me...
Listen14: The Samsung that Shouldn’t Exist from 2020-08-11T16:30
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?
Listen13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3 from 2020-07-28T18:45
A tale of two very different phones – but how do they meet our expectations? Also, how do we feel about the Xbox Games Showcase.
Listen13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3 from 2020-07-28T18:45
A tale of two very different phones – but how do they meet our expectations? Also, how do we feel about the Xbox Games Showcase.
Listen12: Myke's Windows Adventure from 2020-07-14T15:30
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.
Listen12: Myke's Windows Adventure from 2020-07-14T15:30
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.
Listen11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad? from 2020-06-30T10:30
At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?
Listen11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad? from 2020-06-30T10:30
At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?
Listen10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far) from 2020-06-16T16:45
Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.
Listen10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far) from 2020-06-16T16:45
Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.
Listen9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement" from 2020-06-03T12:15
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.
Listen9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement" from 2020-06-03T12:15
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.
Listen8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface from 2020-05-18T13:45
Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.
Listen8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface from 2020-05-18T13:45
Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.
Listen7: Austin’s Unorganized Life and iPhone SE from 2020-05-06T15:15
Myke helps Austin get some organisation back in to his life, before they talk about the highest-profile entrant in the low-cost phone market.
Listen7: Austin’s Unorganized Life and iPhone SE from 2020-05-06T15:15
Myke helps Austin get some organisation back in to his life, before they talk about the highest-profile entrant in the low-cost phone market.
Listen6: OnePlus 8 Pro and Switching to Android from 2020-04-24T16:45
Austin wants to use Android full-time, but was it the OnePlus 8 Pro that convinced him to switch?
Listen6: OnePlus 8 Pro and Switching to Android from 2020-04-24T16:45
Austin wants to use Android full-time, but was it the OnePlus 8 Pro that convinced him to switch?
Listen5: What is a Laptop in 2020? from 2020-04-09T15:15
What portable computers do we use every day, and what is the landscape looking like right now?
Listen5: What is a Laptop in 2020? from 2020-04-09T15:15
What portable computers do we use every day, and what is the landscape looking like right now?
Listen4: The Essential Phone from 2020-03-24T15:00
What's the history of Essential PH-1, and what is it like to use this 2017 device today?
Listen4: The Essential Phone from 2020-03-24T15:00
What's the history of Essential PH-1, and what is it like to use this 2017 device today?
Listen3: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang from 2020-03-16T12:30
Austin got to spend some time getting an exclusive look at the new Xbox Series X, so you'll learn what you can expect from this console when it arrives later this year. Also, will Myke join the #ZF...
Listen3: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang from 2020-03-16T12:30
Austin got to spend some time getting an exclusive look at the new Xbox Series X, so you'll learn what you can expect from this console when it arrives later this year. Also, will Myke join the #ZF...
Listen2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip from 2020-02-24T15:00
Myke wants Austin to help him decide which Android phone to buy, but all Austin wants to do is talk about his beloved Galaxy Z Flip.
Listen2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip from 2020-02-24T15:00
Myke wants Austin to help him decide which Android phone to buy, but all Austin wants to do is talk about his beloved Galaxy Z Flip.
Listen1: Samsung Galaxy S20 from 2020-02-11T19:00
Austin has had hands-on time with the brand new Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. So he and Myke break down all the features of these new handsets including the 120hz screens, the huge camer...
Listen1: Samsung Galaxy S20 from 2020-02-11T19:00
Austin has had hands-on time with the brand new Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. So he and Myke break down all the features of these new handsets including the 120hz screens, the huge camer...
Listen0: Welcome to The Test Drivers from 2020-02-11T13:15
Austin and Myke talk a little about their background in tech, and why they're excited for this new project.
Listen0: Welcome to The Test Drivers from 2020-02-11T13:15
Austin and Myke talk a little about their background in tech, and why they're excited for this new project.
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