The Test Drivers

By Relay

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 ga... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

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October 01, 202141: 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!
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Z Scratch Accessories & Phone Cases For Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Samsung UK 2012 Smartphone Comparison Guide I Surprised Austin Evans with A Custom Keyboard - Switch and Click - YouTube I wasted $1398 on MYSTERY TECH! - Austin Evans - YouTube KBD fans KBD8X MKII – KBDfans Let's talk about the iPhone 13 Pro... - Austin Evans - YouTube Microsoft’s fall Surface event: the 7 biggest announcements - The Verge Microsoft’s new Surface Duo 2 has all the features that were missing the first time around - The Verge Austin Evans on Instagram: "The new @Surface Laptop Studio" Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft’s new powerful flagship laptop - The Verge The New Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and Laptop Studio! - iJustine - YouTube
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1h 14min
September 23, 202140: 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.
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Guest Starring:
Stephen Tonna and Tom Boger
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!
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58min
September 03, 202139: 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...
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft’s Panos Panay now directly advises CEO Satya Nadella - The Verge The Test Drivers #35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay - Relay FM Microsoft won’t stop you installing Windows 11 on older PCs - The Verge The Windows 11 upgrade situation just got less and more confusing - The Verge Why Windows 11 Won't Work on Your PC - Austin Evans - YouTube Windows 11 available on October 5 | Windows Experience Blog Windows 11 won’t include Android app support at launch - The Verge I put Windows 365 on Xbox Series X - Austin Evans - YouTube Myke's Stickered Desk The New PS5 is Worse 😬 - Austin Evans - YouTube Sony’s new PS5 model weighs less because it has a smaller heatsink - The Verge Let's Talk About The New PS5 - Austin Evans - YouTube Is the Galaxy Fold 3 really 80% Stronger?! - Durability Test! - JerryRigEverything - YouTube
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1h 15min
August 19, 2021 38: Z Flip Gang Assemble!
Smartphone season has begun! Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Google Pixel 6!
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Papa Austin – Instagram Why OnePlus Lost - Austin Evans - YouTube Examining OnePlus' Performance Behaviour: Optimization or Misrepresentation? – AnandTech "oneplus sucks now" - Dave2D - YouTube Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Impressions: 3 New Features! - MKBHD - YouTube Is Samsung Trying To Impress Me?? - Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Early Look - LTT - YouTube Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Impressions: Design Refresh! - MKBHD - YouTube How Samsung beefed up its new folding phones: metal, tape, and a dab of goo - The Verge Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro phones announced with custom Tensor chips - The Verge Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro: I held both. Here's what you need to know. - The Verge - YouTube Pixel 6's Tensor Chip: Let's Talk! - MKBHD - YouTube Google Tensor debuts on the new Pixel 6 this fall – Google The Pixel 6 Needs to be Awesome. - Dave2D - YouTube
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1h 9min
July 29, 202137: 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!
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip at August 11th Unpacked event - The Verge Samsung confirms Z Fold 3 S Pen support as Note line is in limbo - The Verge New Samsung Flip and Fold leaks show water resistance, renders, and an S Pen case - The Verge Leaked Surface Duo 2 photos reveal new triple camera system - The Verge Steam Deck Hori Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch OLED! - Austin Evans - YouTube
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1h 9min
July 17, 202136: 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.
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Get a close look at Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 through a leaked video - Android Authority Samsung Galaxy leak: Phones, watches, earbuds appear set for August 2021 Unpacked event - CNET Interview with Panos Panay on Windows 11 – The Test Drivers – YouTube Microsoft’s Surface Duo falls even lower, now almost $1000 off | Ars Technica OnePlus Nord 2 5G | Launch "oneplus sucks now" - Dave2D - YouTube OnePlus memo instructs answers to Oppo integration - Android Authority Nothing’s Ear (1) earbuds will feature noise cancelling and run $99 | TechCrunch Nothing ear (1) Launch + 50 Device Giveaway - YouTube The Windows 11 app store is already more useful after just a week - The Verge Microsoft is bringing Windows to a web browser, and it will work on iPad and the Mac - 9to5Mac
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59min
June 25, 202135: 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.
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive.
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Guest Starring:
Panos Panay
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft announces Windows 11, with a new design, Start menu, and more - The Verge Evan Blass on Twitter: Z Flip 3
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55min
June 12, 202134: It's Beta Season!
WWDC is over and E3 is just about to begin!
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365.
Forward Networks: Network Modeling Software. Request a demo today.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft has turned the Surface Duo into a handheld Xbox - The Verge Google’s first folding Pixel is apparently still on track for a 2021 reveal - The Verge Playdate preorders begin next month, and here are the first games - The Verge Playdate preorders begin in July, handheld to ship later in 2021 - Polygon Microsoft to reveal its next generation of Windows on June 24th - The Verge Microsoft teases a ‘next generation of Windows’ announcement ‘very soon’ - The Verge Flashback #20: Windows Vista - Relay FM ELDEN RING - Official Gameplay Reveal - YouTube Microsoft announces Xbox TV app and its own xCloud streaming stick - The Verge
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1h 12min
May 21, 202133: The Future Is..?
What's going on with Windows? Where is the Mac going next? What is 'Material You'?
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership ZenFone 8 + Flip - SO GOOD! - Dave 2D - YouTube Samsung Display showcases foldable phone screen designs - The Verge Microsoft’s foldable Surface Duo is now the cost of a normal phone - The Verge Microsoft Surface Duo fire sale puts device at 50% off | Ars Technica Microsoft confirms Windows 10X is not coming in 2021, and likely never will | Windows Central M1 iMac Review Roundup - MacStories M1 iPad Pro reviews: Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, but iPadOS limitations persist - 9to5Mac Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories Myke Hurley on Instagram: "My first pre-release Apple review hardware!!" iMac 24" (2021) Skins, Wraps & Covers » dbrand Google I/O 2021 keynote in 16 minutes - YouTube Android 12 preview: here's Google's radical new design - The Verge - YouTube Safwan AhmedMia on Twitter: "Google Pixel 6 Renders"
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1h 23min
May 07, 202132: Myke's Many Macs
What devices do The Test Drivers rely on to get their work done?
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive.
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 first look: OLED for $999 - YouTube Alvin on Twitter: Possible Z Flip Leaks? Galaxy Z Flip 3 could be more affordable than the Galaxy Z Flip 5G - SamMobile TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit LG Monitors YubiKey - Wikipedia Glorious™ Model O Wireless - Matte Black Logitech MX Master 3 Wacom Intuos Pro: creative pen tablet | Wacom Glorious GMMK PRO 75% Barebone Black
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1h 4min

FAQs about The Test Drivers:

How many episodes does The Test Drivers have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.