This is Only a Test

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.

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!)

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!

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.

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!)

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!