This is Only a Test
By Will Smith, Norman Chan, Jeremy Williams
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Description
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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CleanEpisode 466 (Fixed) - iPhone X Retired - 9/13/18 | We record this week's episode just minutes after the Apple September press conference, so let's dive into the details of the new watch and phone announcements. Plus, a look at the science behind Apple's health claims, and casting shakeup in the DC cinematic universe! | 9/13/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 465 - Marvel or Mar-vell - 9/7/18 | Kishore returns from DragonCon and gives us the download of his cosplay adventures there, Norm details his recent electric car road trip to Las Vegas, and Jeremy experiments with 3D printing video game sprites. Plus, we talk about Canon's new mirrorless cameras, Apple's upcoming event, and big Marvel movie news! | 9/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 464 - Unprotected Left Turns - 8/30/18 | This week, we discuss reports of autonomous driving difficulties, early hints at Disney's streaming service, Nikon's new mirrorless cameras, and a science video that has us squirming. Plus, we hit 4 million subscribers on YouTube! Thanks so much for watching our stuff! | 8/30/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 463 - The Volta Age - 8/23/18 | We discuss Nvidia's latest generation of video cards, DJI's newly announced Mavic quadcopters, rumors of a new entry-level MacBook, and pricing for HTC's wireless VR headset accessory. Plus, a Magic Leap teardown and a moment of science! | 8/23/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 462 - Searching for Spock - 8/16/18 | We have six eyes in the room as the spectacled gang talks about Star Trek casting news, a new Galaxy Note, and what was shown at Quakecon and Defcon. Plus, Jeremy pays a trip to The Void and we discuss our impending coverage of the Magic Leap One augmented reality headset! | 8/16/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 461 - Make It So - 8/9/18 | As you would expect, the gang is stoked about the return of Patrick Stewart to Star Trek, and we talk a bunch about our hopes and fears for Picard in the new era of Trek. Plus, Google's Android Pie in tech news and robot empathy in a Moment of Science. We unfortunately recorded this episode the day before the Magic Leap launch, so we'll be talking about it next week! | 8/9/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 460 - Enter Starlords - 8/2/18 | We recap the past weekend of classic arcade and pinball gaming at Pinburgh and California Extreme--the latter being the debut of the latest Tested build project. We also play Moviepass deadpool, discuss drone leaks, and debate the proper way to remove a USB key from a computer. Plus, a Moment of Science and the VR Minute! | 8/2/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 459 - Pinball on Both Coasts - 7/26/18 | We record a little earlier this week as Jeremy's about to head to Pittsburgh for an annual pinball convention, and the Tested team prepares for the California Extreme classic arcade convention this weekend. We discuss pop culture and technology news, and recap Comic-Con announcements. Plus, a Moment of Science taste test! | 7/26/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 458 - Comic-Con Bound - 7/19/18 | Just before Norm heads down to San Diego for Comic-Con, we gather to talk about Apple's new laptops, Samsung's foldable phone plans, first sightings of Magic Leap, and Netflix's newly-announced shows! Plus, Kishore answers science questions from listeners! | 7/19/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 457 - Lando's Back? - 7/12/18 | Narrowly escaping a viral outbreak, Jeremy returns to the podcast this week to talk new Surface Go tablet, Elon Musks' rescue submarine, and the unfortunate case of a mistaken Statue of Liberty. Plus, a moment of science and pop culture news! | 7/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 456 - Carousel - 7/6/18 | Danica is our special guest this week joining Norm and Kishore to talk about adventures in New York, recommendations for shows and attractions, and the latest in pop culture and technology news. Plus, we devote the last 30 minutes of the podcast to discussing the show In & Of Itself. Spoilers within when the background lights change colors! (Apologies for video viewers--our camera's memory card filled up with 10 minutes left on the podcast, so it's audio-only from that point.) | 7/6/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 455 - Let's Talk Baby Tech - 6/28/18 | We record an early podcast this week before Norm leaves for New York, and discuss Apple's keyboard concession, the Echo Combat beta, and Mario Tennis Aces. Plus, a deep dive into the baby tech that looms in Norm's future, with sage advice from Jeremy and Kishore. | 6/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 454 - Shakeup in the Stars - 6/21/18 | The future of Star Wars and Star Trek is our top story this week, and we have lots of thoughts on the rumors of what's to come from Lucasfilm and CBS. Plus, new SteamVR controllers, AMC's movie pass competitor, and Instagram's move into YouTube territory. Don't worry, we save all the Incredibles 2 spoiler talk for the end of the podcast! | 6/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 453 - Electronic Three - 6/14/18 | Norm and Jeremy are back from LA to talk about what they saw at this year's E3, and the VR gaming presence (or lack thereof) at the show. Plus, we ponder about rockets on supercars, an AI film director, and get hype about Incredibles 2. | 6/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 452 - WWDC and Model 3 - 6/7/18 | Extra long episode this week as we have a lot to cover! We discuss all the news from Apple's WWDC keynote, new movie trailers, Sonos' new living room speaker, and oh yeah, Norm's new Model 3. Plus, Kishore's back for A Moment of Science, and Jeremy talks about watching a comedy show in VR with Oculus Venues. | 6/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 451 - Let's Talk About Solo - 5/31/18 | Effects fabricator and Tested contributor Kayte Sabicer joins us this week for a big discussion on Solo: A Star Wars Story and the latest in pop culture, technology, and virtual reality! Note: when the background lights turn green, spoilers are in effect! | 5/31/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 450 - A Dark Divide - 5/24/18 | Will Smith joins us this week as we avoid talking about Solo spoilers, but learn about a big difference of opinion in the room concerning Star Wars. We also discuss Uber's latest autonomous car news, a brazen Samsung commercial, and what's up with HBO's Watchmen adaptation. Also, a recap of some cool stuff we saw at Maker Faire! | 5/24/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 449 - Cocaine Noodles - 5/17/18 | This week, we get hyped for E3, the impending release of Deadpool 2 and Solo, and a new LEGO roller coaster set. Plus, the baffling audio clip phenomenon dividing social media, visits to the Beta store, and hacking digital assistants with words you can't hear. Hope to see some of you at Maker Faire this weekend! | 5/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 448 - Robo Calls - 5/10/18 | With Google IO, Microsoft Build, and Facebook F8 all happening within a week of each other, there's lot to talk about on this week's show. We discuss the implications of Google's new AI efforts, Oculus' new prototype VR headset, and Nintendo online service plans. Plus, more details about our trip to see the NASA InSight mission rocket launch! | 5/10/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 447 - Post Infinity War Era - 5/4/18 | We save the Infinity War discussion and spoiler-talk for the end of the podcast, and kick things off with discussion of the just-released Oculus Go headset. There's also Star Trek news, details from F8, and excitement for the next Star Wars animated series. Plus, we're hopefully going to see a rocket launch! | 5/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 446 - Thanos Beckons - 4/26/18 | On the day before Infinity War's release, the gang gathers to recount the past 10 years of Marvel cinematic universe movies, learn the origin of Kishore's love of Thanos, and hear about some highlights from the Replica Prop Forum showcase. Plus, the VR Minute and thoughts on Nintendo Labo. (Apologies for the bad audio for the 30 minutes of the podcast--our audio recorder stopped recording so we only had camera microphone audio.) | 4/26/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 445 - Steve Wiebe Redeemed - 4/19/18 | This week, we hear about Norm's trip to Monsterpalooza, the downfall of competitive arcade gamer Billy Mitchell, White Castle's take on Impossible burgers, and a really intriguing Nintendo Switch patent. Plus, hype for the impending Insight Lander launch! | 4/19/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 444 - Zuck Goes to Washington - 4/12/18 | As Mark Zuckerberg testifies to congress, we get together to talk about Facebook privacy concerns, this past weekend's Silicon Valley Comic Con, the new Solo trailer, and more! Plus, a moment of science and the VR minute! | 4/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 443 - Reviewing Ready Player One - 4/5/18 | We're finally able to talk about Ready Player One, and the gang as expected has different reactions. (Red light behind Kishore means spoilers are in play!) We also talk about the death of Steam Machines, new Intel chips, and spider science. Plus a quick VR minute! | 4/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 442 - Movie Bracket Madness - 3/29/18 | On the eve of the Ready Player One premiere, we recap all the VR experiences we saw at GDC, discuss Apple's iPad for education event, hear about Kishore's trip to the MARS conference, and get outraged by a Disney/Pixar twitter tournament. Plus, Norm's trip the The Void's Star Wars experience. | 3/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 441 - Toys R Us Memories - 3/22/18 | Professional maker of things Zach Radding joins us this week to talk about Facebook's privacy problems, the Game Developers Conference, Avengers: Infinity War trailer impressions, and the demise of Toys R Us. Plus, the VR minute! | 3/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 440 - Hundred Percent Fatal - 3/15/18 | We pay tribute to the life and work of Stephen Hawking, get envious of the Westworld experience at South by Southwest, discuss the first Ready Player One reviews, and scratch our heads at a silicon valley startup that has to kill its clients. | 3/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 439 - No Escape Room Spoilers - 3/8/18 | The gang talks about their hands-on time with the Nintendo Labo maker kits, a recent trip to an amazing escape room, and the latest Star Wars news. Plus, controversy with movie posters, car news for Geneva, and being locked out of your phone for almost 50 years. | 3/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 438 - The Notch is Trendy - 3/1/18 | Will Smith is in the house this week as a guest in place of Jeremy, and we chat about his latest eSports adventures, the exciting conclusion to the Winter Olympics, and news from Mobile World Congress. Plus, the VR minute and a moment of science! | 3/2/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 437 - Jabba's Playset - 2/22/18 | We review Black Panther without spoiling any details, discuss some toy news from this year's Toy Fair, hear about Kishore's recent roadtrip, and look at the specs of Qualcomm's new VR headeset. Plus, a big change to Google search that startled us. | 2/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 436 - Enter Metalhead - 2/15/18 | Norm and Jeremy talk about their recent adventure on a homemade mini-boat, Kishore shares the most impressive science photos he's ever seen, and we discuss the potential of autonomous drones that can sense the world. Plus, a ton of hype for movies coming out this weekend! | 2/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 435 - The Falcons Have Landed - 2/8/18 | We're still taking in all the awe and imagery of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch, so we dive into what we know about the historic launch and the publicity surrounding it. Plus, our thoughts on this year's Superbowl ads, Netflix's Cloverfield release, Apple Homepod reviews, and Deepfakes. So much happened this week! | 2/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 434 - Flame Throwers and Flavored Diet Coke - 2/1/18 | On the eve of Apple's big earning report, the gang discusses the upcoming changes to iOS, The Boring Company's flamethrower sale, and two new film trailers starring Paul Rudd. Plus, Kishore makes us all try the new Diet Coke flavors...for science! | 2/1/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 433 - The Future of Shoplifting - 1/25/18 | Norm's back from New Zealand this week to share some stories about aerial photography, and the gang discusses Nintendo Labo, reckless Apple rumors, and Amazon's experimental grocery store. Plus, GPU shortages, Duke Nukem, and a Moment of Science! | 1/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 432 - Just for the Taste of It - 1/18/18 | Norm is still away at WETA workshop in New Zealand, so Kishore and Jeremy are joined by TekThing co-host Shannon Morse to discuss the Great CES blackout of 2018 (12:40), her hands-on impressions of the new Vive Pro (22:15), the potential Studio Ghibli themepark (1:09:40), and to celebrate Shake Shack expanding to San Francisco, we rank our favorite chain burgers (1:12:00). And yes, Kishore is still reeling from the huge Diet Coke announcement. Check out Shannon on TekThing (https://www.youtube.com/tekthing) and Hak5 (https://www.hak5.org/shows/threatwire). And special shout out to Danica Chan for designing our new podcast set! | 1/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 431 - No Transitions Necessary - 1/11/18 | Norm is away in New Zealand, so Kishore and Jeremy are joined by game development legend Mike Mika of Other Ocean Interactive. We chat about the Vive Pro and other VR announcements from CES, the pre-blackout most interesting hardware at CES so far, and its award season, so we hand out the 1st ever Tested awards for our favorite media, games, and hardware of 2017. RIP Tested transition music. | 1/11/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 430 - Future Car - 1/4/18 | The team returns from holiday break to talk about Apple's recent phone battery controversy, watching Top Gun in a virtual reality theater, and test driving a Tesla Model 3! Plus, why we love the newest season of Black Mirror. | 1/4/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 429 - White Elephants - 12/21/17 | In 2017's penultimate episode, we're joined by Tested set designer Danica to talk about the spirit of White Elephant gift exchanges, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Apple's admission of throttling phone speeds. Plus, we speculate as to the future of cinema, and react to the first images of Magic Leap's AR goggles! | 12/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 428 - The Night Before Jedi - 12/14/17 | On the night before The Last Jedi, the crew gathers to talk about the new Ready Player One trailer, Nintendo Switch sales, the iMac Pro, and Apple's acquistion of Shazam. Plus, dinosaur fossils! And we wrap up just in time for some trivia. | 12/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 427 - Christmas Light Wars - 12/7/17 | Days before we head to the annual Dickens Fair, the gang gets together to chat about the Disney and the X-Men, YouTube on Amazon devices, The Room, and putting a car on Mars. Plus, a big update to Oculus in the VR minute! | 12/7/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 426 - Going Full 4K - 11/30/17 | Special guest Danica joins us this week for a post-Thanksgiving episode to talk about how we spent the holiday, Black Friday, our first CDs and DVDs, and the new fight for net neutrality. Plus, Infinity War trailer discussion and the VR minute! | 11/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 425 - A Tested Thanksgiving Miracle - 11/23/17 | The ghosts of Tested past return for a very special Thanksgiving episode of This is Only a Test! We're joined by BOTH Will and Gary this week to catch up on what they've been up to, talk Star Wars and Justice League, and discuss what's been going on in tech this past week. Plus, Jibo! | 11/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 424 - What is Star Wars Will Never Die - 11/16/17 | Busy week as we get close to the holidays! Kishore talks about the big finale for the Bay Area Science Festival, Jeremy recaps Day of the Devs, and Norm shares highlights from DesignerCon. Plus, we scrutinize Face ID, and talk about all the Star Wars and comic book movie news of the week. | 11/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 423 - One Week with iPhone X - 11/9/17 | Flea markets, BlizzCon announcements, and Thor! We discuss all of the above and more in this week's episode. Plus, Jeremy and Norm talk extensively about their experiences using the iPhone X for a week, and we get both science and pinball updates! | 11/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 422 - Live Show Hangover - 11/2/17 | Kishore, Jeremy, and Norm gather to tell some behind-the-scenes stories about the live show, give some impressions of Stranger Things 2, and discuss the early iPhone X reviews. Plus, VTOL hobby rockets and Razer's 120Hz phone screen! | 11/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 421 - RIP Kinect - 10/26/17 | Professional maker of things Zach Radding joins us this week as we chat about the upcoming release of Stranger Things 2, Essential phone's price drop, Sony's new full-frame camera, and the demise of Microsoft Kinect. Plus, the VR minute! | 10/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 420 - Giant Robots - 10/19/17 | With home 3D printers, laser cutters, and virtual reality headsets, we're truly living in an awesome future. And that's before we watched two giant robots beat each other up on a livestream. This week, we talk about the big MegaBots match, Surface Book 2, and Pixel 2 camera reviews. Plus, we pay a visit to Elon's shower thoughts! | 10/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 419 - Quadcast - 10/12/17 | Will joins us this week for a special quadcast! Because we missed recording last week, there's lots to catch up on, including Google's Pixel 2 announcement event, New York Comic Con, Elon's Mars colony dreams, and the release of the SNES Classic. Plus, Norm talks about the Westworld experience he went to in New York. (Recorded Tuesdsay so Oculus Connect 4 news will be discussed next week!) | 10/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 418 - 140 Forever - 9/28/17 | Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore talk about their recent trip back in time to the Speakeasy, Star Trek Discovery's premiere, Amazon's surprise hardware announcements, and Twitter's big change. | 9/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 417 - Spirit of Iwata - 9/21/17 | Special guest Mike Mika of Other Ocean Entertainment joins the gang to talk about hacking software, video game easter eggs, and the mysterious incident of NES Golf found in the Nintendo Switch. Plus, we talk iPhone 8 and Apple Watch 3 reviews and contemplate digital assistant personalities. | 9/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 416 - No iPhone 9 - 9/14/17 | The team gets together to talk about the new director for Star Wars Episode IX, Apple's big iPhone announcements, and AI studying how a game of Super Mario. Plus, we reveal a build that's happening right outside our podcast studio. | 9/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 415 - The Mayor Returns - 9/7/17 | Heat waves, Dragon*Con, Burning Man, and PAX. What a weekend! The gang talks about how they spent our Labor Day holiday, Apple's upcoming product launch, shakeups in the Star Wars world, and speed-solving rubix cubes. Plus, supermassive black holes and what we've been testing! | 9/7/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 414 - Who's Barb? - 8/31/17 | The gang talks the Game of Thrones finale, hope for Half Life 3 Closure, Echo multi room audio, the science behind the flooding in Houston, and the VR quest for the Crimson Cauldron. | 8/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 413 - Tantric Science - 8/24/17 | The gang talks about how they watched the recent solar eclipse, Disney's rumored Netflix competitor, The Defenders miniseries, and VR Mario Kart. Plus, more Elon shower thoughts and the scientific answer to a horse-related oddity! | 8/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 412 - Strange Car UX - 8/17/17 | Will joins us this week as we hear about Jeremy's latest train adventure across the country, discuss OpenAI's Dota 2 win, and debate the usefulness of Tesla's Model 3 dashboard. Plus, what's the deal with MoviePass, and the VR minute! | 8/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 411 - LEGO Voltron Assemble - 8/10/17 | We record a little earlier this week to talk about Intel's new Core i9 processors, the first photo of Cable from Deadpool 2, that incredible Game of Thrones episode, and a phone accessory that will read Gameboy cartridges. Plus, self-driving car and science talk, and the VR minute! | 8/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 410 - Unlock Autopilot - 8/3/17 | Jeremy's back from Pinburgh to regale us of tales of his pinball achievements, and we discuss what we've learned about the Tesla Model 3, Bitcoin's fork, and a rare Atari 2700. Plus, the VR minute and a Moment of Science! | 8/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 409 - Farewell Flash - 7/27/17 | Norm's back from SDCC! He's joined by Kishore and special guest Annalee Newitz for a mega deep dive into their Comic-Con experiences, all the movies and TV trailers, behind the scenes of that crazy jetpack video, the end of Adobe Flash and MS Paint, and the science study that may end football. | 7/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 408 - Artificial AI - 7/20/17 | Kishore and Jeremy are joined by Tested founder Will Smith to discuss all the news from Disney's D23, the return of Google Glass & Atari Consoles, space drones, mosquito hacking, and of course the VR Minute and what we've been testing! | 7/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 407 - FartBus.co - 7/14/17 | Kishore's back this week to talk about his London trip, and we discuss the news coming out of D23, RED's $1200 smartphone, a set visit to War for Planet of the Apes, and Microsoft's AI computer vision tool. Plus, hagfish slime in a Moment of Science, and thoughts on recent pricing announcements for VR. | 7/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 406 - Chicken Dinner - 7/6/17 | We're joined by guest Zach Radding to talk about prototyping hardware for startups, making cool stuff as a career, the internet obsession with PUBG, testing the Echo Show, and Tesla's production of the Model 3. Plus, Jeremy shares his impressions of the Glowforge laser cutter! | 7/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 405 - 10 Years of iPhone - 6/29/17 | Where were you 10 years ago when the iPhone was first released? The gang looks back at a decade of the modern smartphone and discusses the SNES Classic, Vidcon, a crazy science GIF. Plus, the VR Minute! | 6/29/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 404 - European Vacation - 6/22/17 | Jeremy and Kishore welcome Norm back to the podcast and catch him up on three weeks worth of tech news and discussion. We hear about some of Norm's favorite museum stops on his trip, talk about Uber's controversies, Amazon's big purchase, and the newest OnePlus phone. Plus, the VR Minute and a Moment of Science! | 6/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 403 - E3 2017 - 6/15/17 | Jeremy and Kishore are joined by engineer & maker Zach Radding to discuss all the video game news from E3 2017, IKEA's journey to Mars, artificial intelligence vs Ms. Pac-Man, and the latest from Hollywood's Marvel & DC. Plus, all the VR news you can handle and a Moment of Science reveals the world's deadliest creature! | 6/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 402 - Sup HomePod - 6/08/17 | Jeremy is joined by Patrick Norton and Tested producer Gunther Kirsch while we discuss a new breakthrough 3D printer, SpaceX and Tesla updates, the new Star Wars pinball game, and all the news from Apple's WWDC event. Plus the VR Minute, and Patrick's thoughts on playing Rocket League on an 8k monitor! | 6/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 401 - Bridge Crew - 6/01/17 | Kishore and Jeremy are joined by Tested Founder Will Smith to discuss the newly released Star Trek VR title, Bridge Crew, the new "Essential" phone, a landmark Supreme Court ruling about printer ink, as well as the latest in Science news. | 6/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 400 - Get'em Luke! - 5/25/17 | It's our 400th episode, which just happened to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Star Wars. In this listener's choice episode, we each recount our first Star Wars memories, look back at some TIOAT moments, and of course dive into this week's pop culture, technology, and science news. | 5/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 399A - Not Hot Dog - 5/19/17 | Due to "miscalculation", we're not quite at episode 400 yet! But this week, Kishore is back with Jeremy and Norm to share his thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy 2, discuss all the announcements from Google I/O, and get hyped up on the science of moving trees. Plus, we disagree on opinions for the new Star Trek show and do a real-time test of Google's drawing recognition system. | 5/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 399 - Goodbye Story Studio - 5/11/17 | Norm, Jeremy, and guest Sean meet up to talk about Amazon's new Echo Show smart assistant, disagree about Guardians of the Galaxy, and lament the closing of Oculus Story Studio. Plus, some breaking VR news while we podcast, and Sean's adventures at a 3D printing conference! | 5/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 398 - First World "Solutions" - 5/4/17 | Happy belated May the 4th day! Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore check out some of the festivities celebrating the occasion online, recap Microsoft's Surface laptop announcement event, and dive into the practicalities of boring tunnels for self-driving cars. Plus, an important moment of science! | 5/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 397 - Alexa's Fashion Advice - 4/27/17 | Back from Silicon Valley Comic Con and the March for Science, Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore recap the past week of pop culture and technology news in a lively chat. We talk about Amazon's new Echo, the Juicero disassembly, and Jurassic World casting news. Plus, Norm tries to get someone to care about the film Unbreakable. | 4/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 396 - RIP NES Classic - 4/20/17 | We're joined by special guest Mike Mika, Chief Creative Officer at Other Ocean and the creator of #IDARB! Jeremy, Norm, and Mike talk about immersion in theme parks, high-tech juicers, the NES Classic, and the latest in VR demos and experiences. | 4/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 395 - What's in a Whopper? - 4/13/17 | This week, we talk about Monsterpalooza, Star Wars Celebration, Burger King's shennanigans, and building an iPhone from recycled parts. It's two hours of technology, science, pinball, and testing updates! Plus, we catch Jeremy up on Thor and Hulk's roles in the the Marvel comic and cinematic universes. | 4/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 394 - Jumping Between Realities - 4/6/17 | The core gang is all back this week to talk about April Fools day, Apple's Mac Pro mistakes, SpaceX's groundbreaking rocket launch, and testing the LG G6 smartphone. Plus, Norm shakes Jeremy and Kishore's grip in reality with shocking truths. Show notes here: show notes: http://bit.ly/TiOaTShownotes | 4/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 393 - Engage VPN - 3/31/17 | Patrick Norton joins us this week on This is Only a Test to talk about internet privacy, testing AMD's Ryzen CPUs, Samsung's Galaxy S8, and more! Plus, Jeremy watches Hamilton and we wonder if StarCraft needs an HD remake. | 3/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 392 - Finding All Shrines - 3/23/17 | Norm, Jeremy, and guest Will gush over the new Zelda game this week as we're back in the Tested studio and recapping the latest in pop culture, technology, and VR news. Plus, we hear about Jeremy's experience in the Hall of Justice. Check out Will's new Foo episode at http://www.foovr.com | 3/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 391 - On Location in France - 3/16/17 | A very special on-location episode of This is Only a Test from France! Norm and Kishore are joined by Joey Fameli as the three talk about their trip to visit CERN and Large Hadron Collider experiments. But first, we have a bunch of pop culture news to go through! | 3/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 390 - The Second Half of GDC - 3/9/17 | Jeremy's out on jury duty, so Will returns for a second week in a row to discuss what we saw on the rest of GDC week. We also break out our Nintendo Switches and gives some impressions on the console hardware and launch software. | 3/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 389 - The First Half of GDC - 3/2/17 | An extra long episode this week as we're joined by Tested co-founder Will Smith to discuss all things GDC! We recap bizarre Oscars blunder, the Oculus demo day, and announcements for YouTube TV, Nvidia's GeForce 1080 Ti, and SpaceX's privately funded Moon mission. Plus, can hackers steal data from blinking hard drive lights? | 3/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 388 - Drone Dunk Fail - 2/23/17 | Kishore cannot contain his excitement over Marvel's upcoming Infinity War, we discuss diminishing returns for smartphone upgrades, get duped by a YouTube comedy video, and roll our eyes over drone gimmicks. Plus, NASA's breaking news story and the VR minute! | 2/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 387 - Speak Easy - 2/16/17 | With Jeremy and Kishore out this week, Norm gets a chance to chat with guest Steve Lin about classic arcades, emulator hardware, VR parks, and more. Plus, spoiler-free opinions on LEGO Batman and John Wick 2, as well as Norm's immersive theater experience. | 2/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 386 - Halftime Drones - 2/9/17 | This week, we talk about the technology and pop culture of the Superbowl, including drones used during the halftime show and Kishore's chicken wing party. Two new Netflix show trailers get us excited, and we debate the future of tipping for car sharing services. Plus, the VR lawsuit ruling and rumors about Magic Leap. | 2/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 385 - Coffee and Dayquil - 2/2/17 | Star Wars news! Star Trek apologetics! Peak smartphone! The science of game theory! You'll find all of that discussed in this week's episode of our technology podcast. Plus, we ponder what would happen if Elon Musk took over a city's transportation department. | 2/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 384 - Dark Rides - 1/26/17 | Norm's back from vacation and can't stop talking about the technology of theme park rides. We also talk about the new Star Wars movie title, discuss how artificial intelligence could win at poker, and get angry in a Moment of Science. Plus, what's the best desktop screensaver of all time? | 1/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 383 - Switch! - 1/19/17 | Kishore and Jeremy are joined by Steve Lin to discuss the Nintendo Switch announcements, Google's custom security chips, newfangled technological doctors offices, and Steve's epic trip to Japan. All this in addition to your Moment of Science, the VR Minute, and What We've Been Testing! | 1/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 382 - The Soul of Brewing - 1/12/17 | We're back from CES! Norm gives Jeremy and Kishore the scoop on everything we saw there, including new virtual reality gear, a competitive laser cutter, and a home beer making machine. Plus, we discuss AT&T's latest price hikes, pinball news, and a moment of science that gets Kishore pissed off. | 1/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 381 - Goodbye Bitcoin - 1/5/17 | It's the week of CES! And before Norm heads out to Las Vegas, we catch up on everyone's holidays, including Jeremy's cruise adventures and Kishore's trek to Joshua Tree. We also get the details on Jeremy's new Bolt, fiber internet in San Francisco, and the conclusion to our bitcoin adventure. | 1/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 380 - Our Virtual Reality - 12/22/16 | For our last episode of This is Only a Test this year--we record entirely in virtual reality using BigScreen VR! Jeremy, Kishore, and Norm discuss Rogue One and share some of their favorite technology products, Tested video projects, and science stories of 2016. Have a great holiday, and we'll see you all in the new year! | 12/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 379 - Extra Tickets Available - 12/15/16 | The gang is extra peppy today as we're giddy for the upcoming release of Rogue One, and discuss the deluge of new movie trailers released in the past week. On the tech side, we get stoked about Drone Racing broadcasts, a goggle-wearing parrot, and watching a movie together in virtual reality! (Find shownotes at http://bit.ly/TiOaTShownotes) | 12/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 378 - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - 12/8/16 | This week, we hear about Kishore's trip to India and his testing of airline entertainment devices, discuss the demise of Pebble, and expand on our review of the new Oculus Touch controllers. Plus, Jeremy's mind gets blown when he hears about the idea of transcranial magnetic stimulation! | 12/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 377 - Gravy for Days - 12/1/16 | We're back from the Thanksgiving holiday, packed full of turkey and no regrets. And we're joined by Will this week to chat about the holiday, black friday deals, two weeks of technology news, a bunch of gear we've been testing. It's an extra long episode! | 12/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 376b - Blast from a Past Thanksgiving - 11/24/16 | We're all traveling this week, so please enjoy a vintage episode of This is Only a Test, featuring Will, Gary, and Norm from Thanksgiving 2012! | 11/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 376 - How Holodecks Work - 11/17/16 | It's our final episode before the gang goes traveling for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. We talk about iFixit's MacBook Pro teardown, disagree about Star Wars Clue, and discuss how holodecks works in the fiction of Star Trek. Plus, a packed moment of science! | 11/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 375 - The Mourning After - 11/10/16 | Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore get together the morning after election day to look toward the future--one where an an artificial intelligence will be smart enough to beat a human player at StarCraft II. | 11/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 374 - Live Show Recap - 11/3/16 | Everyone is exhausted after last week's massive torrent of news, and the gang recovers from a successful live show. Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore talk a bit about how the live show came together, autonomous car unknowns, our thoughts on Will's Foo VR technology, and more info about Apple's new MacBook Pros. | 11/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 373 - Dongle Required - 10/27/16 | Norm and Jeremy record a duocast to catch up on this past week in technology news. It's been a busy week, from Tesla's autopilot announcement to Nintendo's new console, not to mention the big two unveils from Microsoft and Apple. We chat about Surface Studio, the new MacBooks, and our hopes and fears for each. Plus, did we mention we're putting on a live show this weekend? | 10/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 372 - Apple Can't Do That - 10/20/16 | Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore plan an after-work hangout to read Guardians of the Galaxy comic books, but first, record a podcast about the latest Apple Mac event rumors, Tesla's Model 3 production schedule, Google Pixel reviews, and new Pinball machines. Plus, Norm continues to try to convince the guys to watch Westworld! | 10/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 371 - Fireproof Baggage - 10/13/16 | Jeremy, Kishore, and Norm team up to discuss a what's going on in the world of technology, pop culture, and virtual reality. We recap the events and annoucements from New York Comic Con, the new Star Wars Rogue One trailer, Samsung's disastrous Note 7 recall, and the many problems with Siri. Plus, surprising VR news from Steam Dev Days! | 10/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 370 - The VR Minutes - 10/6/16 | Norm and Jeremy record a special edition of This is Only a Test discussing a huge week of virtual reality news! | 10/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 369 - The Restaurant on Musk 1 - 9/29/16 | Skepticism and optimism collide this week as Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore chat about new quadcopters, holographic displays, Elon Musk's Mars plan, and the use of technology in the Presidential debate. Plus, our hopes and fears for PSVR's launch and the upcoming Oculus Connect event. | 9/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 368 - The Internet of Shoes - 9/22/16 | This week, we gather to dive deep into the camera annmouncements made at Photokina, discuss GoPro's along-awaited quadcopter, and ponder about the usefulness of Nike's upcoming self-lacing shoes. Plus, hopes and fear for new sci-fi shows including Star Trek and Westworld. | 9/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 367 - Catching Norm Up - 9/15/16 | Norm's back! Jeremy and Kishore fill Norm in on what's happened in the worlds of pop culture, technology, science, and virtual reality over the past three weeks. We talk about the new iPhones, Samsung's Note 7 problems, Star Trek's 50th anniversary, sugar revelations, and hungry polar bears. And yes, an Arctic update! | 9/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 366 - Headphone Jack RIP - 9/8/16 | Kishore & Jeremy are joined by Ars Technica Tech Culture Editor Annalee Newitz to discuss this week's Apple and Sony events, the SpaceX explosion and its ramifications, a newly discovered bizarre ant colony, and McDonald's cosplay. Plus, as always, the VR Minute and what we've been testing! | 9/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 365 - True Trending Topics - 9/1/16 | Kishore & Jeremy are joined by Tested founder Will Smith to discuss the weeks high jinks in pop culture and technology, including the firing of the Facebook trending topics team, a Nest shakeup at Google, our hopes for next week's Apple & Sony events, and a fond farewell to Gene Wilder. Plus an extended Moment of Science segment and our thoughts on newly released VR titles in the VR Minute! | 9/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 364 - More Ludicrous Than Ever - 8/25/16 | Kishore, Jeremy, and Patrick Norton discuss new Tesla announcements, self-driving UBERs in 2016, and sweet poetic justice involving a tech support scammer. Plus the VR Minute and a Moment of Science involving... a human head transplant?! | 8/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 363 - Mevo Mischief - 8/18/16 | Just days before Norm's big day and upcoming arctic trip, the gang unites to record an episode and test out the new Mevo livestream camera. We discuss the news from IDF, car ownership, and a good helping of pop culture happenings. | 8/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 362 - Olympic Village - 8/11/16 | Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore talk about the technology around following the Olympics, news in the streaming video world, and remakes of classic PC games. Plus, a few million dollar ideas! | 8/11/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 361 - Fiducial Markers Everywhere - 8/4/16 | The full team is back this week to talk about disappointments in recent comic book adaptations, a massive pinball convention, the new Galaxy Note 7, and our appreciation of the Netflix show Stranger Things. Plus, an idea of how to make use of 8K cameras. (Apologies for the audio in this episode--our sound recorder shut down mid-recording and we're using a backup feed.) | 8/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 360 - Master Plan, Part Deux - 7/28/16 | We're back from San Diego Comic-Con with another Duocast! But this week it's Kishore who's on vacation as Jeremy comes back from his family camping trip. We recap some of the things we saw in San Diego, along with big tech news from Yahoo and Tesla. | 7/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 359 - Duocast - 7/21/16 | Kishore and Norm preview Tested's Comic-Con coverage, recap the announcements from Star Wars Celebration, and give a spoiler-free review of Star Trek Beyond. Plus, the return of not one but two fan-favorite cartoon series! All that and our weekly technology, science, and VR news updates. | 7/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 358 - Pokemon Prime Day - 7/14/16 | Kishore and Jeremy are back from their vacations this week as we try to understand the popularity of Pokemon Go, share our strategies for Amazon Prime Day, and discuss the best and worst mammals to domesticate as pets. Plus, a VR minute! | 7/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 357 - Just the Two of Us - 7/7/16 | As we figure out the best areas in our new office to set up a podcast studio, Norm is joined by Will this week to record an episode in front of a familiar bricked wall backdrop. We chat about Will's take on Finding Dory, Tesla autopilot incidents, and the case for more storage on entry-level phones. | 7/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 356 - Back from Down Under - 6/30/16 | Sorry for the lack of an episode last week--we were abroad in Australia and New Zealand for some video shoots. In fact, Norm rushes directly to the office from the airport to record this week's episode with Kishore and Jeremy, sharing some info about the trip and catching up on two weeks worth of technology and pop culture news. | 6/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 355 - WWDC and E3 2016 - 6/16/16 | Slow news week, right? Norm makes it back from a whirlwind week of travel to chat with Jeremy and Will about all the announcements from Apple's WWDC conference and E3. From Apple watch upgrades to Microsoft and Sony's next-gen console plans, there's almost too much to discuss. Plus, VR demo impressions! | 6/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 354 - Elon's Shower Thoughts - 6/9/16 | Welcome to our new office! Kind of. While we're still setting up the place, Norm is joined by Kishore and Jeremy to talk about recent technology and science news, new VR experiences, our hopes for E3, and the many shower thoughts of Elon Musk. | 6/9/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 353 - VR Backpacks - 6/2/16 | We've moved out of our old office, and once again podcast from Norm's living room. Topics include announcements from Computex, VR backpacks, and a recent autonomous vehicle testing event. Plus, we learn a surprising insight about Microsoft's Clippy. | 6/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 352 - Pebble's Pivot - 5/26/16 | We're recording in Norm's living room this week while we move offices, but there's still a lot to go over! Kishore, Jeremy, and Norm talk about their favorite projects they saw at Maker Faire, the recent Star Trek fan event, Pebble's new products, and rumors of a new XBox. Plus, the ISS's inflatable module in a moment of science. | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 351 - Farewell, Tested Office - 5/19/16 | Big news this week! Norm, Jeremy, and Kishore record the final episode of This is Only a Test...at the current Tested office. We're moving! In this listener's choice episode, we talk about Doom, Nvidia's GeForce 1080 performance, Origami robots, surprising reactions to VR. Plus, hot takes of news out of Google I/O! | 5/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 350 - Class M Planet - 5/12/16 | Lots to talk about this week on This is Only a Test, as we finally see the announcement of Nvidia's Pascal video cards, both the new Call of Duty and Battlefield games, and some rumors leading up to next week's Google I/O conference. Plus, we celebrate the transit of Mercury in A Moment of Science! | 5/12/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 349 - Where is Jibo? - 5/5/16 | Happy belated Star Wars day! This week, we talk about some new Star Wars-related announcements, Hulu live streaming, Maker Faire anticipation, science news, and our new favorite Oculus game. Plus, Kishore and Norm explain to Jeremy the plot of the Civil War comic book series, and share their hopes for the new film. | 5/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 348 - Red Robin Ramen Burger - 4/28/16 | We're back after a week on the road to catch up technology, pop culture, and science news! Kishore and Will join Norm to discuss SpaceX's just-announced Mars plan, the anniversary of Aliens, and our recent visit to USC's ICT labs. Plus, the VR minute and an exploration of ramen burgers. | 4/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 347 - Autopilot Activated - 4/14/16 | This week, Norm is joined by Jeremy and Patrick Norton to talk about Space X's rocket landing, speculate on Google's robot plans, and debate the merits of a $300 eBook reader. Plus, we get excited about the potential of autopilot in Tesla's cars. | 4/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 346 - April Foolish - 4/7/16 | Norm, Jeremy, and Will meet up this week to discuss the new Star Wars Rogue One trailer, pooly-implemented April fools gags, a new 3D printing technology, and Tesla's Model 3 pre-orders. Plus, with the the release of the HTC Vive, we share our thoughts on the hardware and learn about Will's new VR show! | 4/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 345 - Welcome to the Virtual Age - 3/31/16 | It's finally here! Norm is back from his trip abroad just in time for the launch of the Oculus Rift consumer release. Jeremy and Will join this week to discuss our experience so far with the headset, along with news from Microsoft Build and Tesla's Model 3 announcement. | 3/31/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 344 - The Inmates Are In Charge - 3/24/2016 | Jeremy, Kishore, and Will are in charge, with Norm halfway around the world. Topics discussed include the first Silicon Valley Comic-Con, this week's Apple event, Boston Dynamics for sale, the process for Tesla Model 3 pre-orders, and the last pre-Oculus Rift VR Minute. Enjoy! | 3/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 343 - The Long VR Minute Redux - 3/17/16 | The Game Developers Conference is upon us this week as Norm is joined by Jeremy and Will to discuss technology news, games, and hands-on impressions of Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation games. There's so much to talk about! | 3/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 342 - Go Time for Artificial Intelligence - 3/10/16 | We brace for next week's Game Developers Conference by packing this week with technology news discussion. Jeremy talks about the excitement of watching a Go match against Google's artificial intelligence, Kishore shares some recent science community controversy, and we talk about Amazon's Alexa strategy. Plus, pop culture news discussion! | 3/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 341 - Don't Trust the Emergency Robot - 3/03/16 | Jeremy is back from vacation this week to join Norm and Will to talk about Apple's stance on user data, Google's self-driving car accident, the new Phantom 4, and robots you can't trust. Plus, more impressions from using the HTC Vive Pre! | 3/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 340 - Don't Bully the Robots - 2/25/16 | This week, Norm and Kishore are joined by Will, who returns to the podcast studio to talk about the announcements from Mobile World Congress, new phones, and virtual reality headsets. We talk through the pre-ordering decision for VR early adopters, and also discuss the games we've been playing. Plus, replacing screens on Kindles, and testing a CNC milling machine. | 2/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 339 - Beware the Spoiler Cake - 2/18/16 | Apple takes a stand against the government, Mattel announces a 3D printer for kids, and Google dumps yet another beloved application. We're joined in the studio this week by our Kishore and Frank to chat about this week's technology news, the wild success of Deadpool, and pirating academic journals. That, and TV Quest 2016! | 2/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 338 - Quality Tweets - 2/11/16 | Lots to talk about this week as we're joined by Jeremy Williams and Kishore Hari to recap the Super Bowl (technology and chicken wings!), discuss our hopes for Star Trek, Jeremy's appearance on Mythbusters, and the latest news in tech. How do you feel about the newest changes to Twitter? | 2/11/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 337 - Your DeLorean is Arriving - 2/4/16 | We're back in the studio this week as Norm is joined by Jeremy and Kishore to recap two weeks of technology news and updates from Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Tesla. We talk about over-hyped science stories in the media, the possibility of a 9th planet, and our hopes for Magic Leap. | 2/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 336 - SteamVR Developer Showcase - 1/28/16 | Special episode of This is Only a Test this week, as Norm is on location in Seattle for Vavle and HTC's SteamVR Developer Showcase. The VR Minute is expanded into a full-blown episode, as we chat with the developers of Job Simulator and Fantastic Contraption about their experiments in virtual reality and lessons learned from game development. (Sorry, no video this week. We'll be back in studio next week for a regular episode!) | 1/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 335 - From the Drone Barge - 1/21/16 | This week, we're joined by Jeremy Williams and Kishore Hari to talk about rocket landings, Netflix show ratings, commercial drone regulation, and other news in tech. Kishore updates us on recent science happenings, and we chat a bit about our playtime in the Eve: Valkyrie alpha. Plus, a tease for an upcoming video we're really excited about! | 1/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 334 - The Long VR Minute - 1/14/16 | Look who's back! We're back in the studio this week, joined by Jeremy and Will to recap the news that came out of CES and big announcements in virtual reality. We chat about electric cars, bad multi-rotor ideas, and what's new with Oculus and SteamVR. | 1/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 333 - CES 2016 - 1/7/16 | We kick off the year with a podcast recording at the CES in Las Vegas! Norm is joined by Patrick Norton to talk share their CES war stories, discuss interesting things they've seen at this year's show so far, and preview the coverage to come. We're running on 10% battery! (Sorry, no video for this episode, but we'll be back in studio next week!) | 1/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 332 - Camping Out for Star Wars - 12/24/15 | For the second-to-last podcast of the year, Norm is joined by Jeremy Williams and special guest Steve Lin to geek out on pinball games and old arcade technology. We talk about Space X's historic rocket landing, the complexity of smartphone cameras, and camping 24 days for Episode I. Plus, the VR minute and what we've been testing. Just one more sleep until Christmas! | 12/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 331 - Staying Off The Internet - 12/17/15 | Norm is joined by Jeremy and Sean this week to talk about the FAA's recent drone registration announcement, Netflix re-encoding its entire library, virtual reality predictions, and our anticipation for Star Wars. Staying off of the internet isn't easy! Plus, our impressions of new movie trailers for Star Trek, Independent Day, and X-Men sequels. | 12/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 330 - On a Segue Roll - 12/10/15 | This week, Norm is joined by Jeremy and Sean to talk about exclusive content for streaming services, Apple's worst designed product, and depth camera technology. Plus, an extra long VR minute segment in which we talk about the big news with HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, and Oculus Rift. All three platforms have announcements! | 12/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 329 - Save the Headphone Jack - 12/3/15 | This week, Norm is joined by Jeremy and Kishore to talk about their Black Friday takeaways, always-connected toys, drone delivery systems, and Apple rumors. Kishore brings the science knowledge with news of genetic editing and Martian rings. Plus, we ponder what life will be like decades and centuries from now. Join us! | 12/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 328 - Embrace The Splurge - 11/26/15 | Norm is joined by Tested's Senior Science Correspondent Kishore Hari and Senior Rapid Prototyping Correspondent Sean Charlesworth to talk about NASA's announcements, Designer Con, Gear VR, and the holiest of consumer holidays: Black Friday. Plus, we give our reactions and analysis to the new Captain America: Civil War teaser trailer. Prepare for a comics knowledge bomb! That and more on this week's episode of This is Only a Test. Have a happy American Thanksgiving, everyone! | 11/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 327 - Hero with a Thousand Faces - 11/19/15 | How do you stream your music and video from today's services? This week, Norm, Jeremy, and Patrick discuss data encryption, the fall of Rdio, tablet displays, and the endurance of Star Wars! Also, we mull over Oxford Dictionaries word of the year selections and share what we've been testing. Apologies for the video going out in the last five minutes--an office munchkin pushed our mixer buttons! | 11/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 326 - Native Klingon Speaker - 11/12/15 | Norm, Jeremy, and Patrick talk about the Trident II missile test sighting, indie games played at Day of the Dev, and the recent iPad Pro release and reviews. Plus, more tech news, the VR minute, and what we've been testing! | 11/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 325 - DQ Blizzard Candy Crush - 11/5/15 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss post-Halloween strategies, Comikaze Expo, Star Trek's return, and our experiences with the new Apple TV. It's also Will's last episode as the host of This is Only a Test! | 11/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 324 - Dear Pastrami Reuben - 10/29/2015 | We're joined this week by Veronica Belmont and Jeremy Williams to discuss what's new in technology news, the recent Tested live show, Alcatraz, and Soylent! Drink your pre-mixed bottle of This is Only a Test now! | 10/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 323 - Beta Testing Cars - 10/22/2015 | Norm, Jeremy, and Sean celebrate two pop culture milestones: Back to the Future day and the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But wait, there's some technology news, too! We talk about Tesla's new autopilot mode, YouTube Red, drone registration, and new gear we've been testing. Super fun times begin now! | 10/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 322 - You Can’t Change Physics - 10/15/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Norm's experience at last week's Microsoft event, Apple's stealth iMac update, NYCC Cosplay, electric skateboards, and more. Enjoy! | 10/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 321 - Cyber Security Awareness Month - 10/8/2015 | This week, Will is joined by Patrick Norton to discuss cyber security awareness month, this week's Microsoft event, including the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Book, the Roku 4, the iPhone battery life controversy, and moth drones. Enjoy! | 10/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 320 - Video Oops - 10/01/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Google Nexus launch event, the new Chromecast, Android Marshmellow, the Oculus Connect event, new VR demos from Oculus (including Bullet Train), and the iPhone launch event. All that, plus first iPhone 6S and 6S Plus impressions, upgrading to SmartThings 2.0, and more. Enjoy! | 10/1/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 319 - Bad Timing - 9/24/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus reviews, WatchOS 2, Volkswagen and emissions tests, and ad blockers on iOS. All that, plus the VR Minute. Enjoy! | 9/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 318 - Hugs and Kissses - 9/17/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the latest iOS 9 release news, the problems with ad blocking, the NASA worm logo, Amazon's new products, Super Mario Maker, and Facebook's Do Not Like button. Enjoy! | 9/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 317 - The Big News Week - 9/10/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Verizon's upcoming 5G networks, the GoPro Odyssey, this week's Apple event (including new iPhones, the iPad Pro, and the new Apple TV), and Will's big news. Enjoy! | 9/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 316 - 'sup G - 9/3/2016 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Google's new logo, Windows 10 adoption rate, streaming news, Netflix's EPIX deal, the new Nest thermostat, and an extra-long edition of the VR minute. Enjoy! | 9/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 315 - The McWhopper!?!?! - 8/27/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Windows 10 adoption rate, the latest iPhone 6S rumors, the Galaxy Note 5's pen problem, YouTube Gaming's launch, Pixar in a Box, Comcast's plans for gigabit, in-flight Wi-Fi pricing, the McWhopper, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 8/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 314 - Something Something Pi - 8/20/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Disney's D23 convention, the news from the Intel Developer Forum, Google's new router, candy that starts with the letter 'M', Amazon, and Hawaiian shirts. Enjoy! | 8/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 313 - Ready Player Two - 8/13/2015 | Norm is joined by Jeremy and Sean this week to chat about roadtrips, Google's restructuring, Time Magazine's latest cover, Intel Skylake, and more. Plus, some discussion on Ready Player One and our hopes for the film's casting. | 8/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 312 - San Francisco Problems - 8/6/2015 | This week, Will and Jeremy are joined by Veronica Belmont to discuss Flash ad hacks, pinball tournaments, quadcopters used to smuggle drugs, Netflix's maternity and paternity leave, and more. Enjoy! | 8/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 311 - Windows 10 and Novel Proteins - 7/30/2015 | This week, Will is joined by Patrick Norton, Dave Snider, and Joey Fameli to discuss Windows 10, pandas, Intel and Micron's new memory technology, the robots that will really kill us all, and Motorola's new phone lineup. Enjoy! | 7/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 310 - Saucy T-Rex Puppet Show - 7/23/2015 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by the Internet's Bonnie Burton to discuss quadcopter races, classic pinball machines, Ashley Madison, and dinosaur erotica. Enjoy! | 7/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 309 - Tick Tock Toe - 7/16/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, Jeremy, and Patrick Norton debrief on Comic-Con, discuss the unlocking of Pluto's secrets, the end of Moore's Law, Flash zero-day exploits, and more. Enjoy! | 7/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 308 - Analog Communication - 6/2/2015 | This week, Will and Norm discuss Apple Music, the strange appeal of worldwide radio, and taxing the cloud. Enjoy! | 7/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 307 - Profligate Wastrels - 6/25/2015 | This week, Will, Jeremy, and Gary discuss the Amazon Echo's official release, Apple and music royalties, the Arkham Knight PC recall, DNA and poop, taxi drivers protesting in Paris, and the newest Spider-Man reboot. Enjoy! | 6/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 306 - Tested Takes On E3 - 6/18/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy break down the details of our trip to E3, including the latest on the consumer version of the Oculus Rift, the Oculus Touch, Sony's latest Project Morpheus hardware and games, Starbreeze's surprise wide-field of view VR headset, and Microsoft Hololens. Enjoy! | 6/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 305 - The VR Hour - 6/11/2015 | On this week's episode, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Oculus Rift annoucement, the unveil of the Oculus Touch VR controller, the latest news from WWDC, including OSX El Capitan, iOS 9, WatchOS 2, and the first solar sail tests. Enjoy! | 6/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 304 - The Best 304th Episode Ever - 6/4/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Google I/O, the Windows 10 launch date, Google's updates to Now On Tap, future materials, the Jacquard Loom, and another edition of the VR minute. Enjoy! | 6/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 303 - Hot Topics - 5/28/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy make Google I/O predictions, Charter buying Time Warner, mobile web traffic trends, an iOS bug that can kill Messages, Android tablets shipping with Office, and another edition of the VR minute. Enjoy! | 5/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanListener's Choice! - This Is Only a Test 302 - 5/21/2015 | This week, you chose the topics! Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Makerfaire, the new Battlebots, Google's new photo service, smartch updates, Oculus's announcements, Inside Out, the KFC Tray Typer, and the problem with Internet.org. Enjoy! | 5/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 301 - Monster or Muppet - 5/14/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the taxonomy of Muppets, Windows 10 editions, 4k Blu-ray, AOL and Verizon, the Lily Camera, pizza + emoji, and more. Enjoy! | 5/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 300 - Fuller House - 5/7/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy are joined by Patrick Norton to discuss our Hololens experiences, the Oculus release announcement, Tesla's home batteries, Spotify vs Apple, and the end of Windows Media Center. Enjoy! | 5/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpiosde 299 - BUILDing the Apple Watch - 4/30/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Microsoft's BUILD conference, Windows Holographic and HoloLens, Will's first impressions of the Apple Watch, the new Macbook, and a whole lot more. | 4/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 298 - Celebrate Good Times - 4/23/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Star Wars Celebration, the new Force Awakens trailer, the amazing practical BB-8 droid, Google's Fi network, Steam VR developer applications, The Muppet show, and the latest updates to Windows 10 and the Xbox One. Enjoy! | 4/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 297 - The Apple Watch Watch - 4/16/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Will's visit to Seattle, fancy coffee, Apple Watch try on appointments, Daredevil, CG in Furious 7, and the week's tech news. Enjoy! | 4/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 296 - The Return of the Duke - 4/09/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss digital releases of Star Wars, the DJI Phantom 3 announcement, Apple Watch reviews, the latest iOS and OSX updates, an Amazon Echo update, and a whole slew of new products in What We're Testing. Enjoy! | 4/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 295 - Full House - 4/2/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy are joined by TekThing's Patrick Norton to discuss the Ready Player One movie, Microsoft's new Surface 3, Project Spartan, Google's ChromeOS HDMI stick, Amazon's Dash buttons, and Liar's Day. Enjoy! | 4/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 294 - The Virtual Minute - 3/26/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the latest in virtual reality news, YouTube's Twitch competitor, Fantastical 2's high price, the PS4 update that adds suspend and resume, and that badass TIE Fighter animated short. Enjoy! | 3/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 293 - Unregistered Version - 3/19/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Carbon 3D printer, Nintendo's foray into mobile gaming, Apple's plan for Watch sales, Windows 10 release details, Sony's Vue over-the-top TV streaming service, and hints at the HTC Vive's price. Enjoy! | 3/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 292 - Optical Vaseline - 3/12/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, Jeremy, and Gary discuss the latest in virtual reality from GDC and the news from Apple's March 2015 event, including Apple Watch, the new MacBook, and Broadwell updates to the rest of the MacBook line. | 3/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 291a - A Podcast in Two Parts - 3/5/2015 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by game developer Samantha Kalman to discuss GDC, virtual reality rumors, the news from Mobile World Congress, the Pebble Time Steel, the real purpose for Kickstarter, and a bit of behind the scenes on the Amazon Fire Phone. Audio listeners, be sure to stick around at the end for a post-GDC update from Will and Norm about GDC announcements and impressions of Valve and Sony's latest VR demos. | 3/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 290 - Positively Stephensonian - 2/26/2015 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by TekThing's Patrick Norton to discuss this week's news, including the FCC's broadband as a utility vote, more Smartfish aftermath, the Gemalto hack, China, why it's Pebble TIme, and Valve's not-so-top-secret-anymore VR tech. | 2/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 289 - Technical Difficulties - 2/19/2015 | This week, Norm, Will, and Jeremy discuss the FAA's new rules for commercial multirotor flying, a strange Raspberry Pi 2 bug, Disneyland, SNL's 40th Anniversary Special, Jony Ive, and the NSA's tricky toolkit. Sorry about the technical difficulties early on, the video starts around the 40 minute mark. | 2/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 288 - The Opposite of On Fleek - 2/12/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, Jeremy, and Gary discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe joining the Spider-man universe, TVs that insert ads in your movies, and Tim Cook's Goldman Sach's talk. Plus: hands on impressions of Sling TV, Mario Kart 8, and board games for kids. | 2/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 287 - Gary's Back (Again) - 2/5/2015 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by "classic" co-host Gary Whitta, who returns from a trip to London and a year working on an upcoming Star Wars film. Topics include the FCC's reclassification of broadband, the new Raspberry Pi 2, RadioShack's demise, the new Swatch smartch, and Gary's next movie. Enjoy! | 2/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 286 - Raw Dog - 1/29/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss timing for the Apple Watch, Homeworld's imminent re-release, blocking Wi-Fi hotspots, Comcast and corruption, and virtual reality movies. Enjoy! | 1/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 285 - Meet Windows 10 - 1/22/2015 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Microsoft's big Windows 10 announcements, Windows Holographic and augmented reality, the end of Google's Glass Explorer program, and Nvidia's new GeForce 960. Enjoy! | 1/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 284 - A New Cohost Appears - 1/15/2015 | Will, Norm, and Jeremy are joined by Alexa to discuss CES, including their impressions of new VR demos from Oculus and Razer, flying quadcopterss in the desert, and the latest technology news. Enjoy! | 1/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #283 - Vegas Baby! - 1/8/2015 | This Is Only a Test returns with tidings of a happy New Year, America's Favorite Home Videos, a trip to Las Vegas, and the guys' most anticipated items at CES. Enjoy! | 1/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 282 - A Very Sub-Nokia Podcast - 12/18/2014 | This week, Will and Norm join Adam on tour in Los Angeles to talk about the long-term ramifications of the Sony hack, and talk about how the Behind the Myths tour has gone. | 12/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRainpocalypse 2014 - This Is Only a Test #281 - 12/11/2014 | Will and Norm sit out the great San Francisco rain storm of 2014 by taking your Qs and turning them into As in another rainy day edition of This Is Only a Test. Enjoy! | 12/11/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 280 - The Podcast Awakens - 12/4/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy explore the aftermath of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, discuss the Jurassic World and Star Wars VII trailers, converting The Wire to a widescreen aspect ratio, the Sony Pictures hack, and NASA's now-delayed Orion test launch. Enjoy! | 12/4/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 279 - Rainy Day Edition - 11/20/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Apple Watch SDK, the problem with sapphire screens, Uber's implosion, and hydrogen cars. | 11/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 278 - Comet Landing - 11/13/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss landing spaceships on comets, Disneyland, Amazon's speaker thing, Taylor Swift, net neutrality, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 11/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 277 - Listener's Choice - 11/6/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss topics selected by the audience, including Microsoft's fitness band, the 5K iMac, DoubleFine and iam8bit's Day of the Devs, the Internet Arcade, and a whole lot more! Enjoy! | 11/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 276 - Baller Time for Charity - 10/30/2014 | Gary Whitta joins Will and Norm for his twice annual visit to the show. We discuss last weekend's Tested stage show, the third wave of Marvel movies, the Antares rocket explosion, 5k iMac reviews, and the re-release of X-Wing and TIE Fighter. All that, plus what we're testing and more. Enjoy! | 10/30/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 275 - And We're Back - 10/23/2014 | This Is Only a Test returns after a brief hiatus with talk about Google's new phones, Apple's new iPads, the gang's questions with the 5K iMac, and a whole lot more. Enjoy. | 10/23/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThis Is Only a Programming Note | There's no new episode of This Is Only a Test this week, but we're excited to announce that there are three podcasts to enjoy on Tested instead. Subscribe to CreatureGeek, A Bunch of Dads, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. | 10/16/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 274 - Windows X - 10/2/2014 | Norm's off on location, so Will and Jeremy discuss the next version of Windows, Netflix's next batch of exclusive content, Paypal finally spinning off from Ebay, and Tesla unveiling the D. Enjoy! | 10/2/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 273 - Virtual Reality Reality - 9/25/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the news from the Oculus Connect conference, first impressions of the iPhones 6 and 6 Plus, the new Kindles, Nvidia's new videocards, and more. Enjoy! | 9/25/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 272 - Norm's vs. Soylent - 9/18/2014 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Veronica Belmont to discuss fine dining in Portland, the merits of drinking vinegar, the board and video games of XOXO, the sale of Minecraft to Microsoft, rumored (now confirmed) new Kindles, and the current status of Norm's large bowel. Enjoy! | 9/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 271 - Apple Logo Name - 9/11/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Moto X, the Moto 360, and Apple's announcement of the iPhone 6, Apple Pay, and the Apple Watch. Enjoy! | 9/11/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 270 - PAX Prime Report - 9/04/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the latest news from IFA, the latest on Oculus and Samsung's VR goggles, and PAX Prime highlights, including IDARB, Lovers In a Dangerous Spacetime, and Keep Talking and No One Explodes. Enjoy! | 9/4/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 269 - I Felt the Earth Move - 8/28/2014 | As they prepare to leave for PAX Prime in Seattle, Will and Norm discuss the Napa earthquake, Amazon buying Twitch, living inside a hologram, and the biggest Kickstarter ever. All that, plus our PAX plans, what we're testing, and your questions answered. Enjoy! | 8/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 268 - Listener's Choice/Rumor Mill - 8/21/2014 | This week, Norm, Jeremy, and Will discuss Ballmer's big purchase, what we'd like to see from Windows 9, iPhone 6 rumors, sweet tea, foaming milk, and the hidden costs of ordering coffee from your phone. | 8/21/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 267 - Listener's Choice! - 8/7/2014 | This week, Will and Norm discuss topics of your choosing, including the Oculus DK2, ebola, Pokemon playing fish, and Vinny Caravella's voice acting work. Enjoy! | 8/7/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 266 - The Green Bathmat - 7/31/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss game subscriptions, Uber ratings, octocopters, 3D printing, the Oculus DK2, and Amazon's terrible Fire phone. Enjoy! | 7/31/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 265 - Jibo! Make Me a Sandwich - 7/17/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss big changes (and layoffs) at Microsoft, the hidden meaning of Satya Nadella's big memo, Aereo's attempts to become a cable company, cancelling Comcast, and the way we'd really use a domestic robot. Enjoy! | 7/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 264 - A Very Frank Conversation - 7/10/2014 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Frank Ippolito to discuss the Oort Cloud, Google's smartwatch, Thunderbirds, Elon Musk, Microsoft's change of direction, and Martha Stewart. Enjoy! | 7/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 263 - That's No Moon - 6/26/2014 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Dave Snider to discuss the news from Google's IO event (yeah, that was an astronomy joke), the end of Netflix's public API, China's solution to a delicate problem, and drone news! Enjoy! | 6/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 262 - Fire Pun - 6/19/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the Kindle Fire phone, Adobe's first attempt at hardware, the return of the Nest Protect, and the correct pronunciation of GIF. Enjoy! | 6/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 261 - What Does a Panda Feel Like? - 6/12/2014 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Veronica Belmont to discuss E3, the first Oculus-published VR game, Sony's new Morpheus demos, Control VR's finger tracking that actually works, safe panda handling, the world's first smart cup, and why the Turing test is b******t. Enjoy! | 6/12/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 260 - Sweet and Creamy - 6/5/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and special guest Jeremy Williams discuss Amazon's mystery event, Star Wars leaks, loosened Kickstarter restrictions, and all the news from WWDC. Enjoy! | 6/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 259 - Nothing But News - 5/29/2014 | This week, Will and Norm catch up on big MakerFaire news, Gary's big news, Apple's big news, Dre's big news, Google's big news, and Microsoft's big news. Enjoy! | 5/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 257 - The Problem With Basements - 5/15/2014 | This week, Loyd Case joins Will and Norm to discuss the latest on the PC front, AMD's move to ARM, the Parrot's Bebop quadcopter, Microsoft's change of heart, and Batman. Enjoy! | 5/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 256 - The Ethics of Flight - 05/08/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Apple buying Beats, the politics of quadcopters, the FCC's current stance on net neutrality, and the next entry in the Mario Kart series. Enjoy! | 5/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 255 - Where's Lando? - 5/1/2014 | This week, Norm is once again joined by Jeremy to talk about the Atari ET game cartridge excavation, researching laser cutters, the future of human-computer interaction, and the casting for the new Star Wars film. We also take some listener questions and geek out about flying quadcopters. | 5/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 254 - Project Ara - 4/24/2014 | This week, Norm and Jeremy have a long chat about Google's Project Ara smartphone concept, Norm's trip to WonderCon, camera software tricks to approximate expensive hardware, and whatever happened to Norm's BitCoin. | 4/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 253 - Listener's Choice - 4/17/2014 | This week, Will is joined by very special guest Dave Snider to discuss a wide range of topics selected by the community, including our latest woodworking projects, dragons, mischief, Snoop Dogg, and the viability of kilts. All that and a whole lot more in this week's episode. Enjoy! | 4/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 252 - Tablets In the Bathroom - 4/10/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Heartbleed, iPhone 6 rumors, Amazon's FireTV, Letterman retiring, and the one place Norm's iPad will never go. Enjoy! | 4/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 251 - The Podcast of Truth - 4/3/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss the continuing implications of the Oculus/Facebook purchase, Oculus hiring Michael Abrash, rearview cameras in cars, Roku's HDMI stick, Gmail's birthday, Liars day, and DIY traffic jams. We recorded before BUILD and the Amazon Fire TV announcement, so expect to see that next week. | 4/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Landmark Episode of This Is Only a Test - 3/27/2014 | Gary joins Will and Norm to celebrate a milestone, catch up on the last few months, and discuss the implications of Facebook buying Oculus. Enjoy! | 3/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 199f - Virtual Everything - 3/20/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss SXSW and GDC. Topics include Bitcoin, the second Oculus Rift devkit, Sony's Morpheus VR headset, CastAR's latest prototypes, the latest Steam Controller, Google's wearable computing platform, and more. We're also joined live by a very special guest. Enjoy! | 3/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 199d - Smashing Windows - 2/27/2014 | This week, Will and Norm discuss cooking with water baths, testing high speed cameras, the news from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 2/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 199c - Recorded Before We Knew Whats App - 2/20/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy Williams discuss the latest Apple rumors, Nvidia's new Maxwell architecture, the Comcast/Time-Warner merger, and router security. All that, plus what we've been testing, an update on Jeremy's Kickstarter project, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 2/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 199b - Bitcoin Explained - 2/13/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and the Internet's Dave Snider discuss Valentine's Day, damming the Thames, playing flappy birds while flying, and Microsoft's first Android phone. All that, plus what we've been testing and your questions answered. Enjoy! | 2/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 199a - Woodworking Today - 2/6/2014 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Dave Snider to discuss Microsoft's new CEO, the real reason John Carmack left id software, Facebook Paper, Flickr and Facebook's launch dates, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 2/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 199 - The Eurasian Beaver - 1/30/2014 | This week, Will, Norm, and special guest Jeremy Williams discuss the B-wing's legacy in Star Wars, the rise of the Eurasian beaver, the non-existence of black holes, the sale of Motorola by Google, and how to protect yourself online. All that, plus your questions answered, what we've been testing, and fake outtakes. Enjoy! | 1/30/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #198 - Robot Economists - 1/23/2014 | This week, Norm and Will are joined by the Internet's Dave Snider to discuss Netflix and net neutrality, supernovae and Stargate, and Candy Crush. All that, plus what we've been testing and reader questions. Enjoy! | 1/23/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 197 - Maybe We Won't Talk About Her - 1/16/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy revisit all that CES had to offer, including an in-depth talk about the Oculus Crystal Cove prototype, the latest from Makerbot, the problem with UHD, the net neutrality situation, and SimCity's offline mode. All that, plus your questions answered and fake outtakes! Enjoy | 1/16/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 196 - CES 2014 - 1/9/2014 | On the first podcast of 2014, Will and Norm are joined by Nathan Edwards (of the Wirecutter and Tested's PC building column) to talk about the stuff they saw at CES. Topics include the latest Oculus prototype, the problem with curved TVs, and the real reasons you might want to equip a 3D printer with cocoa butter. Enjoy! | 1/9/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 195 - So Long, 2013! - 12/19/2013 | How did the year pass so quickly? For potentially the last podcast of 2013, Norm is joined by Wes and Jeremy to talk about robot telemarketers, Google's robotics ambitions, virtual reality, and China's historic landing on the Moon. We also discuss products we're testing, reveal a MAME machine project, and give a little preview of what to expect on Tested in 2014. Plus, predictions! | 12/19/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 194 - A Very Special Episode of TIOaT - 11/21/2013 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Gary Whitta and Jeff Green. They discuss the Playstation 4, the last week of pre-Xbox One news, the rise of videogame streaming, the iPad Mini w/ Retina's display problems, Jeff's colonoscopy, and Oxford Dictionary's word of the year. All that, and a lot more nonsense on this week's show. | 11/21/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 193 - But Wait... - 11/14/2013 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Loyd Case and Jeremy Williams to discuss the iPad Mini's stealth launch, the imminent launch of the Playstation 4, the nature of the word review, Yahoo's domain name sale, and Avegant's new retinal projector display. All that, plus hands on with the iPad Mini w/Retina, the Nexus 5, and Loyd's camera changeover. | 11/14/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 192 - The Duocast - 11/07/2013 | Apologies for the short show this week, but we barely managed to squeeze this in between other shoots this week. Topics discussed include iPad Air impressions, the Nexus 5, Android KitKat, the Surface 2, and JJ Abrams' new book S. Enjoy! | 11/7/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 191 - What Seems To Be the Problem, Officer? - 10/31/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Joey share stories of OCTOBERKAST 2013, then check in on the PlayStation 4, the iPad Air reviews, Motorola's modular phone, Google's updated Glass, Dell's stinky laptops, and the real problem with the Kutch. Enjoy! | 10/31/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 8 - Jeff Gerstmann, Jeff Green, Vinny Caravella, Darren Gladstone | OCTOBERKAST 2013 concludes with The Closers. Join the final three hours of OCTOBERKAST 2013 for talk from Jeff Gerstmann, Jeff Green, Vinny Caravella, and Darren Gladstone! Also, some people eat a few spicy peppers. For donation info, visit OCTOBERKAST.com | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 7 - LEGO Build Off, Bill Doran, Jeff Gerstmann, Adam Savage | The KAST rolls on with a white-knuckle LEGO Build Off, Bill Doran Skypes in to chat, and we're joined in the studio by Adam Savage! For donation info, visit OCTOBERKAST.com | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 6 - Oculus Euro Truck Continues, Oculus Horror Begins | Will takes over for Norm in the Oculus Endurance challenge, and Oculus Horror, Presented by Patrick Klepek begins. For donation info, vist OCTOBERKAST.com. | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 5 - Giant Bomb's Alexis and Drew, Phil Broughton, Oculus Euro Truck Sim 2 | OCTOBERKAST 2013 marches on. After the halfway point, we're joined by Alexis and Drew from Giant Bomb, more physical violence occurs, Phil Broughton personally delivers a batch of Black Blood of the Earth, and we talk about pooping in Antarctica while Norm tries to drive a lorry in Euro Truck Sim 2 on the Oculus Rift. | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 4 - Veronica Belmont, Jake Rodkin and Chris Remo, Roberto Baldwin | Veronica Belmont stops by OCTOBERKAST 2013 to chat about books and slap Will, The Idle Thumbs come by and we discuss Internet history and videogames, and finally Wired's Roberto Baldwin starts the late shift at 11PM. The slappy-happy fun starts RIGHT HERE. For donation information, visit OCTOBERKAST.com. | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 3 - Carl Merriam, Brad Muir, Roger Chang | LEGO Builder Carl Merriam drops into OCTOBERKAST 2013 to talk bricks, DoubleFine's Brad Muir makes an appearance, and Revision 3 and East Meets West's Roger Chang takes a turn on the mic. For donation information, visit OCTOBERKAST.com. | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 2 - Colin Campbell, Jeremy Williams, Loyd Case | OCTOBERKAST 2013 marches on with Polygon's Colin Campbell, frequent This Is Only a Test guest and pinball aficionado Jeremy Williams, and board game geek Loyd Case. Witness the birth of SPACE ROCKS. For learn how to donate to our charities, visit OCTOBERKAST.com | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2013 - Part 1 - Intro, Brad Shoemaker, Dave Snider | The gang starts the show strong with the weeks tech news followed by a chat with the realest of the real people, Giant Bomb's Brad Shoemaker. Finally, Dave Snider drops to discuss stuff and things. To donate or learn more, visit OCTOBERKAST.com. | 10/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 190 - Before OCTOBERKAST - 10/24/2013 | In the first of many hours of podcasts this week, Will, Norm, and Wes discuss Tuesday's Apple announcement, including the launch of OSX Mavericks, the new Mac Pro, adding Haswell to the Retina MacBook Pro, the all-new iPad Air, and the updated Retina iPad Mini. Enjoy, and make sure you come back on Friday at noon Pacific for the first hour of OCTOBERKAST! | 10/23/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 189 - Toaster Ovens - 10/17/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Wes discuss iPad rumors, the Square Cash service, SpaceX Grasshopper's final flight, and the people who should upgrade to Windows 8.1 immediately. Enjoy! | 10/17/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 188 - Coconut Water - 10/10/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and special guest Loyd Case discuss the Samsung Galaxy Gear, Nest's new smoke detector, AMD's new API, puffing guns, and HP's latest hardware. Oh, we also announce the date for OCTOBERKAST 2013. Enjoy! | 10/10/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 187 - Time Traveling - 10/3/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Valve's new game controller, making stuffed animals in space, the more-real-than-ever prospect of living on Mars, the Surface 2, and coping strategies for the distant future. Enjoy! | 10/3/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 186 - It's Still Baller - 9/26/2013 | This week, Will and Norm are joined by Jeremy Williams to discuss World Maker Faire in New York, puffed cereal, LEGO artwork, the iPhone 5s, new Kindle Fires, the Surface 2, and GTA V. Enjoy! | 9/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 185 - We're Leaving On a Jet Plane - 9/19/2013 | On this week's show, we discuss the launch of iOS 7, iPhone 5s and 5c reviews, Bing's new logo, Voyager 1 leaving the solar system, and answer reader mail. Enjoy! | 9/19/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 184 - This Year's iPhones - 9/12/2013 | On this week's episode, Will, Norm, and Gary discuss the new iPhones, iOS 7, the Vita TV, Intel's latest processor, and the politics of solar panels and electric cars. All that, plus the latest books Gary and Will are reading, and the announcement of OCTOBERKAST 2013! Enjoy! | 9/12/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 183 - Ode to Ballmer - 9/5/2013 | Jeremy Williams joins Will and Norm to discuss PAX Prime and Dragon*Con, Ballmer's departure, Microsoft's Nokia buy, Google Play as the new Android, smart watches, the Nintendo 2DS, and KitKats. Enjoy! | 9/5/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 182 - The Ragecast - 8/22/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Gary discuss topics designed to fill you with rage, including games, the PS4 and Xbox One, Saints Row IV, Google Glass, the NSA, Terrorism, Chelsea Manning, drones, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 8/22/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 181 - The HyperCast - 8/15/2013 | This week, Loyd Case joins the show to talk about the Hyperloop, the ineffable Xbox One, the release of Windows 8.1, and the FUTURE! | 8/15/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 180 - Explain Doctor Who - 8/8/2013 | Gary returns to explain the import of the selection of the 12th Doctor Who, Norm learns about the modern waterpark, and Will explores the zipper method. All that, plus the latest on Oculus VR, what's in the Xbox One box, Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post, and a $200 sous vide Kickstarter. Enjoy! | 8/8/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 179 - Listener's Choice - 8/1/2013 | On this week's episode, Will, Norm, and Wes discuss the new MotoX, Netflix profiling, Intel's answer to the Raspberry Pi, and Retina iPad Mini rumors. All that, plus questions from the audience and a whole lot more! | 8/1/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThis Is Only a Test #178 - We're Back - 7/25/2013 | This week, Will & Norm are joined by Jeremy Williams, to discuss Arduino programming, the new Nexus 7, Google's Chromecast, Xbox self-publishing, porn, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 7/25/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 177 - Norm Remembers - 7/18/2013 | Will, Norm, and Joey take to the road as they drive to Comic-Con 2013. Ride along with the guys as they sample road delicacies, and reminisce about Comic-Cons past, while they realize the horrible truth about the Con. | 7/18/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 176 - Baller Time - 7/11/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Wes remember Ryan Davis and talk about a bunch of nonsense. | 7/11/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 175 - Independence Day - 7/4/2013 | This week, Will and Norm discuss Don Mattrick, the Boxee Box and Samsung, the future of iWatches, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 7/4/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 174 - Cola is a Nut - 6/27/2013 | In this week's Microsoftastic episode, Will, Norm, and Wes discuss BUILD 2013, Microsoft's sudden change of heart surrounding Xbox One DRM, the truth about Windows 8.1, Tesla's charging solution, the Makerbot sale, the Ouya's launch, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! | 6/27/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 173 - Press Conference Apocalpyse - 6/13/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Loyd discuss PRISM, the next-gen console wars, the Playstation 4's price, wearing Google Glass, and the largest four-sided dice ever. Oh, also WWDC stuff, including new Mac Pros, new MacBook Airs, iOS 7, and OSX Sea Lion (Mavericks is a dumb name). | 6/13/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 172 - Put a Hat On It - 6/6/2013 | On this week's show, Norm regales the gang with tales of Switzerland, Gary regales the gang with tales of New York, and Will really nails the intro. All that, plus WWDC rumors, a handful of Computex announcements, Omni VR, the EFF's podcast patent troll fight, E3 preparations, and a whole lot more. If you're looking for the tech news, just skip ahead to the one hour mark. | 6/6/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 171 - Soft Gs For Everyone! - 5/23/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, Gary, and Brad discuss Bieber's monkey, pronunciation, HTC's woes, the new Flickr, and Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr. That's it. Nothing else at all. Only those things, and absolutely nothing else. | 5/23/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 170 - Audio-Only Edition - 5/16/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Wes discuss Google I/O, Hangouts, Maps, Music, paid YouTube channels, the problem with Kepler, the Microsoft/Google brouhaha, and a whole lot more. We didn't do fake outtakes, but Norm did discuss the fall TV upfronts at length, so it's pretty much the same thing. Enjoy! | 5/16/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 169 - Jar Jar Binks Super Happy Facebook Adventure - 5/9/2013 | This week, Loyd Case joins Will and Norm to discuss Ray Harryhausen, the Windows 8.1 Start Button, 3D printed pistols, the end of Adobe Creative Suite, Intel's Haswell CPUs, and a whole mess of EA news. All that, plus what we're testing and questions from the readers. Enjoy! | 5/9/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 168 - On Carbonated Beverages - 5/2/2013 | This week, Wesley explains why Haswell is exciting, Will wonders why anyone thinks Mars One is possible, and Norm explains why Mountain Dew isn't a cola. All that, plus the latest on Netflix, Microsoft Surface, and Google Now on iOS. | 5/2/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 167 - Questions & Answers - 4/25/2013 | This week, Will and Norm discuss the SpaceX Grasshopper, the Antares rocket, Boston, and answer a heaping helping of your questions. Enjoy! | 4/25/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 166 - Lake Wobegon Is a Lie - 4/18/2013 | This week, Wes, Norm, and Will explore the problems with Minnesota public radio, the rash of new apps from Facebook, and the problem with CISPA. All that, plus reader questions, more on the Oculus Rift, the problem with the Surface Pro, and another edition of fake outtakes. | 4/18/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 165 - In the Shower - 4/11/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Wes discuss showerhead technology, Facebook Home, NAB, Google Fiber, and Roger Ebert. All that plus another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy! | 4/11/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 164 - Will's Dead MacBook - 4/4/2013 | This week, Will and Norm discuss a good way to destroy a MacBook, the problem with forking browsers, LucasArts shutting down, the promise of Aereo, going eyes on with the Oculus VR, and Rdio's new video streaming service. | 4/4/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 163 - Vader Helmet - 3/28/2013 | This week, Will and Norm discuss the Oculus Rift some more, get clarification on the TF2 control modes, talk about T-Mobile's bold new strategy, and talk about 3D printed "guns". | 3/28/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 162 - Oculus Rifting - 3/21/2012 | Will and Norm discuss the death of Google Reader, good alternatives to the dying RSS service, the rash of Oculus Rift publicity, and Samsung's epically bad press conference. | 3/21/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 161 - Google Reader is Dead - 3/14/2013 | Gary joins Will and Norm this week, as they discuss SXSW, the Oculus Rift, the Xi3 Piston, the PlayStation 4, next Xbox rumors, and the triumphant return of fake outtakes. | 3/14/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 160 - TED Talking - 2/28/2013 | This week, Will and Norm talk about the TED conference, Mobile World Congress, Norm's new Canon 6D, and bottle warmers. Enjoy! | 2/28/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 159 - Where's Crash? - 2/22/2013 | On this week's (day late) show, Norm and Will discuss the PlayStation 4, the GeForce Titan, the HTC One, and the problem with vestigal organs. Enjoy! | 2/22/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 158 - Remember Me - 2/14/2013 | This week, Loyd Case joins Norm and Gary to talk next-gen console graphics, board game discoveries, and the controversy over New York Times' Tesla test failure. The gang also learns about the origins of the modern day telephone system and discusses virtual reality's potential. All that, plus another edition of fake outtakes. | 2/14/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 157 - Jeffrey Tambor's Moustache - 2/7/2013 | This week, Brad Shoemaker drops by to talk about the US Postal Service, switching back to iOS, the Boy Scouts, and Glee. All that, plus another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy! | 2/7/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 156 - My Two Dads - 1/31/2013 | Will and Gary join Norm to talk about babies, sacs, Blackberry's new phones, quarterly report season, the future of Netflix, and a whole lot more. All that plus what we've been testing and a very hungry edition of fake outtakes. | 1/31/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 155 - Reveling in ExCES - 1/17/2013 | This week, Will, Norm, and Wes chat about the latest Facebook news, digest CES, and discuss the real problem with throwing up. All that, plus another episode of fake outtakes and Will uses a brand new mixer. Enjoy! | 1/17/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 154 - Solo Edition - 1/10/2013 | On this week's show, Will goes it alone to discuss the real problem with CES, why he doesn't like Smart TVs, why "smart" forks are dumb, the smartest products at CES, and a whole lot more. Enjoy and please, be kind. | 1/10/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCES 2013 - Day 4 Recap Show - Now With Audio! | On the final day of CES, Norm is joined by Veronica Belmont and Patrick Norton of Tekzilla to talk about the best things they've seen at the show and the perils of shady Vegas hotels. Plus, ice skating! We close out CES with a whole lot of fun! | 1/10/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCES 2013 - Day 3 Recap Show - Now With Audio! | Norm recaps the third day of CES 2013 with special guest Nathan Edwards from the Wirecutter. Norm and Nathan talk about Lenovo's new laptops, Razer's Edge tablet, and the PC Build Race. Thanks to Tested user Lee Costigan for cleaning up the audio on these enough that we could post them! | 1/9/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCES 2013 - Day 2 Recap Show - Now With Audio! | Norm and special guests Roberto Baldwin and Christina Bonnington from Wired Gadget Lab discuss the new products and technologies they've seen from the show floor at CES 2013. Thanks to Tested user Lee Costigan for cleaning up the audio on these enough that we could post them! | 1/8/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCES 2013 - Day 1 Recap Show - Now With Audio! | Join Norm and the Tested crew as they recap the first day of CES 2013 with special guests Florence Ion and Casey Johnston from Ars Technica. Topics include press conference announcements, 4K televisions, and 1080p smartphones. Thank to Tested user Lee Costigan for cleaning up the audio on these so we could post them! | 1/7/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCES 2013 Day 0 Recap Show - Audio! | Thanks to the efforts of Tested user Lee Costigan, here's the first night of CES 2013 wrap up coverage, with Norman Chan, Wesley Fenlon, and Matt Braga. Thanks Lee! | 1/6/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 153 - Happy New Year! - 1/3/2013 | On this slow first news week of the year, Will and Norm discuss their holiday breaks, Windows 8 sales, Zipcar sales, the death of netbooks (and the PS2), and Bill Gates' kids' Christmas morning. Happy New Year! | 1/3/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 152 - Apocalypse When? - 12/20/2012 | On this week's episode, Will checks the door, Joey delays his gratification, and Norm ponders the true meaning of Christmas. All that, plus the Instagram TOS kerfuffle, Google dominating iOS, Twitter archives, the year in review, the problem with gift guides, and the final fake outtakes of the year. | 12/20/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 151 - Uncrossing the Feeds - 12/13/2012 | On this week's show, Norm gets a package, Wes doesn't say monitor enough, and Will insists on something silly. All that, plus the latest on the Tested redesign, Microsoft's problems, next-generation consoles, the most popular Google searches of the year, and another edition of fake outtakes. | 12/13/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 150 - Snuck In Under the Wire - 12/6/2012 | On this week's episode, Will gets some glue, Norm corrects an error, and Wes shares an imporrtant after-school lesson. All that, plus the latest on new iTunes, Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, the Wii U and Google Maps, and another episode of fake outtakes. | 12/6/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 149 - Max Headroom - 11/29/2012 | On this week's show, Will makes some adjustments, Gary goes virtual, and Norm steals a drink. All that, plus the latest on Black Friday sales, the morality of autonomous cars, the tough-to-buy Nexus 4, tea bagging, and a tepid edition of fake outtakes. | 11/29/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 148 - Happy Thanksgiving! - 11/21/2012 | On this week's show, Will gets an important savings tip, Gary learns what kids really want for Christmas, and Norm learns the true meaning of Black Friday. All that, plus the latest on OSX 10.9, Intel's CEO retirement, the Kin's failure, and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy! | 11/21/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 147 - Tips for Life - 11/15/2012 | On this week's show, Joey gets a big update, Will avoids uncomfortable situations, and Norm wants a sandwich. All that, plus the latest on Stephen Sinofsky, the Wii U's launch details, Nokia's mapping service, Motor Trend's Car of the Year and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy! | 11/15/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 146 - The Robotic Stranger - 11/8/2012 | On this week's episode, Will drinks coffee, Norm discusses a T-shirt, and Gary ponders the implications of the word dynasty. All that, plus the latest on Windows Phone 8 prices, the iPad Mini, Surface's Storage, Instagram's user profiles, and fake outtakes. Enjoy! | 11/8/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 12 - Jason Cross, Patrick Klepek, The Exciting Conclusion! | Gary pulled out of OCTOBERKAST due to a sick child (don't worry, she's OK!), but Will and Norm soldier on. Jason Cross stayed on to bring us home, and we're joined by Patrick Klepek, who talks with us about horror movies and PC building. We do OCTOBERKAST every year to support Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org). To donate, go to http://octoberkast.chipin.com | 11/3/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 11 - Loyd Case, Jason Cross | In this penultimate episode, Will, Norm, and Gary soldier on, while Loyd removes ALL of the boardgames from his magical bag of infinite holding. Jason Cross jumps into the 'kast to talk Windows 8. | 11/2/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 10 - Jeff Green, Ryan Block | It turns out 24-hours is a long time. We discover that this hour, when Jeff Green shows a horrifying skill and talks about the legacy he wants to pass on to UC Berkeley students. Meanwhile, Ryan Block brings some amazing coffee and talks tech, while Norm, Will, and Gary muddle on. | 11/2/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 145 - Missing Mail -11/1/2012 | On this week's episode, Will walks out, Norm speaks directly to camera, and Gary is a giant douche. All that, plus the latest on Windows Phone 8, more Surface thoughts, the new Google Nexus tablet and phone, Star Wars going to Disney, and the most meta Would You Rather ever. Enjoy! | 11/1/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 9 - Adam Savage, Jeff Green | Adam Savage joins OCTOBERKAST with 8 hours to go. We talk about sleep deprivation, Ambien abuse, Patton Oswalt's Halloween costume, and other things. Adam tags out and Jeff Green jumps in to discuss selling out. We do OCTOBERKAST every year to support Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org). To donate, go to http://octoberkast.chipin.com | 11/1/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 8 - Jeff Gerstmann, Brad Shoemaker, Darren Gladstone | Something something OCTOBERKAST inevitable something something. Jeff Gerstmann and Brad Shoemaker charge on. Jeff describes an unsuccessful PR pitch, Brad eats a pork bun, Gary delivers a non sequiter, and Darren shares his home defense strategy. | 10/31/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 7 - Bricked Conclusion, Jeff Gerstmann, Brad Shoemaker | After blowing by the halfway point, OCTOBKERAST is unstoppable. After the down-to-the-wire conclusion of our Mini-Bricked, Jeff Gerstmann stops by to discuss The Raid. Brad Shoemaker brings delicious pork buns. We do OCTOBERKAST every year to support Child's Play (childsplaycharity.org). It's not too late to donate! Go to our Chipin page at http://octoberkast.chipin.com. | 10/31/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 6 - Patrick Norton, Drew Scanlon, Bricked Begins! | OCTOBERKAST 2012 can't stop 'til it's got enough. We're joined by Tekzilla's Patrick Norton and Giant Bomb's Drew Scanlon, where we continue talking about North Korea, airport security checkpoints, and the future of the future. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Bricked makes its triumphant comeback, and for the first time ever, it's a fair competition. That's right, Norm and Will face off in the ultimate LEGO builders battle. Who will be victorious? Watch and see... | 10/30/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOCTOBERKAST 2012 - Part 5 - Alexis Gallisa, Patrick Norton, Drew Scanlon | Nothing can stop the OCTOBERKAST. The crew soldiers on past 2AM with the help of Alexis Gallisa. Patrick Norton joins the 'KAST, then immediately throws his phone across the room, and Drew Scanlon regales us with tales from the Axis of Evil. | 10/30/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Another Great Podcast from Whiskey Media
I have loved everything that the folks a Whiskey Media have done over the years (Giantbomb, Comicvine, and Animevice) but no other podcast has had me itching for more content then the guys at Tested.com. While I never knew much about Will and Norm and what they use to do its clear that they have the expertise and knowledge needed to get you the infomation you need. I also love that unlike some online podcaster both Will and Norm are brutally honest about how they feel about tech and games. I can't wait to see more from them in the future. Viva La Tested!
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Do you realize how many times the both of you used the word "um"? I lost count after the first five minutes.
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