The Test Drivers

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What's The Test Drivers about?

New or old, loved or hated — The Test Drivers put tech through its paces; no matter if it’s the absolute cutting edge or collecting dust in the bargain bin. From smartphones to laptops, software to gaming consoles — anything could be a daily driver. Hosted by Austin Evans and Myke Hurley.

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The Test Drivers episodes:

03.20.2022
51: Introducing Our New Show!
We have something new that we're super excited to tell you about!
02.28.2022
50: The Need for Speed
Upcoming gaming hardware and arguing about the colours of cars.
02.15.2022
49: Rocket League, but with People
Sony buys Bungie, Nintendo has a direct, and Samsung releases some new phones.
01.28.2022
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?
01.13.2022
47: The CES That Wasn't
CES may have been a ghost town, but nothing is going to stop the product announcements.
12.30.2021
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.
12.13.2021
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.
11.21.2021
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?!
11.05.2021
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.
10.23.2021
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!
10.01.2021
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!
09.23.2021
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.
09.03.2021
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...
08.19.2021
38: Z Flip Gang Assemble!
Smartphone season has begun! Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Google Pixel 6!
07.29.2021
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!
07.17.2021
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.
06.25.2021
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...
06.12.2021
34: It's Beta Season!
WWDC is over and E3 is just about to begin!
05.21.2021
33: The Future Is..?
What's going on with Windows? Where is the Mac going next? What is 'Material You'?
05.07.2021
32: Myke's Many Macs
What devices do The Test Drivers rely on to get their work done?
04.24.2021
31: How Pro is the iPad Really?
Spring is loaded! It's time for new iMacs and iPads! M1 for everyone!
04.08.2021
30: How Smart is Your Tech?
Tech conferences are coming back, F1 predictions are made, and just how smart are our homes?
03.27.2021
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'.
03.11.2021
28: The PC Build Saga
An update on Nothing, some thoughts on the NFT boom, and Myke _finally_ builds his new PC.
02.20.2021
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...
02.09.2021
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.
01.21.2021
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.
01.09.2021
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?
12.15.2020
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.
12.01.2020
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.
11.17.2020
21: PS5 & Xbox Series X: They’re Here
After months of embargoes, the time has finally arrived. The next generation of consoles is upon us. But that's not all; we have new iPhones in hand, and new Macs on the way.
11.03.2020
20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It?
Games consoles are being unboxed, AMD is upping their game once again, and Austin has the iPhone 12.
10.20.2020
19: Goodbye Z Flip..?
Techtober won’t stop! iPhone 12, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T. One of them is threatening the Z Flip Gang... but which?
10.06.2020
18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship?
Techtober is truly upon us. New phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more!
09.24.2020
17: Next Gen is Here
Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?
09.10.2020
16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure
Austin has spent a ton of time with the Surface Duo – how does it stack up against the competition. Also, what are NVIDIA cooking up?!
08.25.2020
15: The Folding Future
Surprise! Microsoft are releasing the Surface Duo! How will it stack up against the Z Fold 2? There's also a lot of upheaval in the world of video games, and your hosts are starting to dabble in mechanical keyboards...
08.11.2020
14: The Samsung that Shouldn’t Exist
What's the deal with the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra? What are you really getting for the four-figure price tag? Also, Google _finally_ released the Pixel 4a – was it worth the wait?
07.28.2020
13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3
A tale of two very different phones – but how do they meet our expectations? Also, how do we feel about the Xbox Games Showcase.
07.14.2020
12: Myke's Windows Adventure
Myke has a secret Windows laptop, Austin tries iOS 14 on the oldest iPhone he can, and we discuss what Samsung may be up to next.
06.30.2020
11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad?
At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?
06.16.2020
10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far)
Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.
06.03.2020
9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement"
Austin can't stop switching devices, and this time it's to the Galaxy Tab S6. Myke also wants to follow up with Austin on some apps he's been trying out recently.
05.18.2020
8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface
Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.
05.06.2020
7: Austin’s Unorganized Life and iPhone SE
Myke helps Austin get some organisation back in to his life, before they talk about the highest-profile entrant in the low-cost phone market.
04.24.2020
6: OnePlus 8 Pro and Switching to Android
Austin wants to use Android full-time, but was it the OnePlus 8 Pro that convinced him to switch?
04.09.2020
5: What is a Laptop in 2020?
What portable computers do we use every day, and what is the landscape looking like right now?
03.24.2020
4: The Essential Phone
What's the history of Essential PH-1, and what is it like to use this 2017 device today?
03.16.2020
3: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang
Austin got to spend some time getting an exclusive look at the new Xbox Series X, so you'll learn what you can expect from this console when it arrives later this year. Also, will Myke join the #ZFlipGang?
02.24.2020
2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip
Myke wants Austin to help him decide which Android phone to buy, but all Austin wants to do is talk about his beloved Galaxy Z Flip.

What's The Test Drivers about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Test Drivers episodes:

51: Introducing Our New Show!

50: The Need for Speed

49: Rocket League, but with People

48: Microsoft Owns Gaming

47: The CES That Wasn't

46: Test Drive to Survive: 2021

45: The MacBook Dilemma

44: Do You Know Who I Am?

43: We Can Finally Talk about the Pixel

42: Techtober is Unstoppable

41: Switching to iPhone 13… Right?

40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview

39: The Z Flip 3 + New PS5 Controversy

38: Z Flip Gang Assemble!

37: The Big Valve Surprise

36: We Need To Talk Windows 11

35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay

34: It's Beta Season!

33: The Future Is..?

32: Myke's Many Macs

31: How Pro is the iPad Really?

30: How Smart is Your Tech?

29: Test Drive to Survive

28: The PC Build Saga

27: The Phone No One Expected

26: To the Moon!!!

25: The Rollable Phone Future..?

24: Z Flip Mania

23: The Test Drivers Holiday Special

22: The Mac Will Never Be The Same

21: PS5 & Xbox Series X: They’re Here

20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It?

19: Goodbye Z Flip..?

18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship?

17: Next Gen is Here

16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure

15: The Folding Future

14: The Samsung that Shouldn’t Exist

13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3

12: Myke's Windows Adventure

11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad?

10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far)

9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement"

8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface

7: Austin’s Unorganized Life and iPhone SE

6: OnePlus 8 Pro and Switching to Android

5: What is a Laptop in 2020?

4: The Essential Phone

3: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang

2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip