51: Introducing Our New Show!
We have something new that we're super excited to tell you about!
Mar 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 51
The Test Drivers
New or old, loved or hated — The Test Drivers put tech through its paces; no matter if it’s the absolute cutting edge or collecting dust in the bargain bin. From smartphones to laptops, software to gaming consoles — anything could be a daily driver. Hosted by Austin Evans and Myke Hurley.
Episodes
50: The Need for Speed
Upcoming gaming hardware and arguing about the colours of cars.
Feb 28, 2022•58 min•Ep. 50
49: Rocket League, but with People
Sony buys Bungie, Nintendo has a direct, and Samsung releases some new phones.
Feb 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 49
48: Microsoft Owns Gaming
Xbox is buying Activision Blizzard – what could this mean for the future of gaming? Also, what is the Steam Deck going to be like?
Jan 28, 2022•54 min•Ep. 48
47: The CES That Wasn't
CES may have been a ghost town, but nothing is going to stop the product announcements.
Jan 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 47
46: Test Drive to Survive: 2021
Austin got an iPad mini and an Analogue Pocket, Myke got the macOS update he wanted, and the boys recap the 2021 F1 season.
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 46
45: The MacBook Dilemma
Austin and Myke are recording their very first episode in person! As well as some various show and tell, they talk more about the MacBook Pro, and revisit some predictions made earlier in the year.
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
44: Do You Know Who I Am?
Have you heard about the global supply chain? It's kinda ruining gaming handhelds right now... But hey, there's some new games still coming out anyway. Also, Apple are going to sell you replacement iPhone parts?!
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 44
43: We Can Finally Talk about the Pixel
Intel has new CPUs – how do they stack up? Talking about power, what about those new MacBook Pros? And it's time for final opinions on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 43
42: Techtober is Unstoppable
Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Surface Duo 2, MacBook Pro, Surface Laptop Studio... It's all happening right now, and we have first impressions!
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 42
41: Switching to iPhone 13… Right?
Techtember leads in to Techtober, as we have new iPhones, new iPads, and a whole host of new Surface products!
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 41
40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview
Austin and Myke are joined by Tom Boger and Stephen Tonna from Apple to talk about the new iPad mini.
Sep 23, 2021•57 min•Ep. 40
39: The Z Flip 3 + New PS5 Controversy
Windows is on the way, the #ZFlipGang need to review their new flippy devices, and we have a heated controversy to discuss...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 39
38: Z Flip Gang Assemble!
Smartphone season has begun! Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Google Pixel 6!
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 38
37: The Big Valve Surprise
Forget Techtember, it's Tech...uly? Samsung Unpacked is coming, Nothing ear(1) has been unveiled, and Valve have a new plan for handheld PC gaming!
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 37
36: We Need To Talk Windows 11
Now the dust has settled, what's the deal with the newest version of Windows? Nothing and OnePlus both have product launches coming up, but how did they get here? And yes – of course – there's some news for #ZFlipGang.
Jul 17, 2021•59 min•Ep. 36
35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay
Panos Panay – Chief Product Officer at Microsoft – joins the show to talk about Windows 11. We discuss the big visual changes, why they are changing their rules for the Microsoft Store, and how they see the future of the platform.
Jun 25, 2021•55 min•Ep. 35
34: It's Beta Season!
WWDC is over and E3 is just about to begin!
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 34
33: The Future Is..?
What's going on with Windows? Where is the Mac going next? What is 'Material You'?
May 21, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 33
32: Myke's Many Macs
What devices do The Test Drivers rely on to get their work done?
May 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 32
31: How Pro is the iPad Really?
Spring is loaded! It's time for new iMacs and iPads! M1 for everyone!
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 31
30: How Smart is Your Tech?
Tech conferences are coming back, F1 predictions are made, and just how smart are our homes?
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 30
29: Test Drive to Survive
What does Austin think of the OnePlus 9 Pro? Is Intel going to change their fortunes? What do The Test Drivers think of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'.
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 29
28: The PC Build Saga
An update on Nothing, some thoughts on the NFT boom, and Myke _finally_ builds his new PC.
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 28
27: The Phone No One Expected
Austin has been testing out the Sony Xperia 5ii – will this new form factor be what's needed to tempt him away from the #ZFlipGang? Myke is ready to build his gaming PC, but he needs help assembling his final components.
Feb 20, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 27
26: To the Moon!!! 🚀
Austin's has a diamond hand hold on his Z Flip, but the S21 is catching his eye. It's time to take the show to the moon, as we try and work out what is going on with Gamestop.
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 26
25: The Rollable Phone Future..?
Events have come and gone over the past two weeks – so let's break down all of the S21 news, and interesting announcements from CES.
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 25
24: Z Flip Mania
Samsung Unpacked is coming! What do we know about the S21 and Z Flip 3? Plus, what will tech events look like for the rest of 2021?
Jan 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 24
23: The Test Drivers Holiday Special
This year, Austin and Myke have gone DEEP in to some new hobbies. For this year-end special they'll share what they love about them, and also discuss some of their favourite products of 2020.
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 23
22: The Mac Will Never Be The Same
The M1 Macs are here – how do they handle our workflows? Myke is slowly building out parts for his next PC, and Austin has been comparing Apple's ARM efforts with what Microsoft is up to.
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 22