This is Only a Test

By Will Smith, Norman Chan, Jeremy Williams

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 explan... more

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The podcast currently has 625 episodes available.

This is Only a Test episodes:

July 18, 2019 Episode 509 – 50th Anniversary – 7/18/19
It's a big week for the team as we celebrate not only the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, but also the 50th San Diego Comic-Con! We talk about some of the events we're following online for each of these celebrations, as well as the latest in pop culture, technology, science, and VR news. Plus, what's your go-to children's book recommendation for new parents?
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2h 5min
July 11, 2019 Episode 508 – Switch Lite – 7/11/19
Nintendo surprises us with the announcement of the Switch Lite, Warner confuses us with the reveal of HBO Max, and an old friend stuns us with his Twitch livestream. Plus, a moment of science, the VR minute, and stick around the end for a Spider-Man Far From Home spoiler-filled discussion!
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2h 24min
July 04, 2019 Episode 507 – The Post-Jony Ive Era – 7/4/19
This week, we talk about the legacy of Jony Ive as Apple's head of design announces his departure from the company, the announcement of a Sandman Netflix show, and whether humans will ever colonize Mars. Happy 4th of July!
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2h 2min
June 27, 2019 Episode 506 – The Bitcoin Rises – 6/27/19
We go on a roller coaster of emotions this week as producer Gunther joins to give us the skinny on Bitcoin's recent surge. We also discuss iOS 13's public beta, app review procedures, Bill Gate's biggest regret, and more thoughts on Toy Story 4. Plus, the VR Minute!
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1h 24min
June 20, 2019 Episode 505 – Daystrom Instiute – 6/20/19
We talk about Simone's Truckla build, Pixar's new film announcement, Facebook's crypto ambitions, and Oculus' statement on app development. Plus, we introduce Jeremy to some fun Star Trek fan theories. And, with Kishore back this week, we have a return of a Moment of Science!
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1h 49min
June 13, 2019 Episode 504 – Streaming Issues – 6/13/19
We're back from E3 and discuss the announcements from the major console companies, VR news, and recap some of the demos we played. Plus, thoughts on DJI's new robot, the making of Chernobyl, and the future of maker faires.
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2h 16min
June 06, 2019 Episode 503 – Monitor Stand Sold Separately – 6/6/19
We talk Mac Pros and reference monitors this week as we recap the news from WWDC (dub dub), joined by video game historian Steve Lin. Plus, pinball talk, gear we saw at Augmented World Expo, a Magic the Gathering televition show and much more to be discussed! Thanks so much to Steve Lin for joining us this week. Find out more about the Video Game History Foundation at https://gamehistory.org/
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1h 55min
May 30, 2019 Episode 502 – Make a Playdate – 5/30/19
Build Cool Stuff's Zach Radding joins us this week to talk about the Panic Playdate handheld, emotion-detecting smart assistants, ray-traced Quake, MacBook keyboards, and share our excitement for the Picard teaser. Plus, the VR minute as we prepare for Augmented World Expo.
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1h 56min
May 23, 2019 Episode 501 – How It All Began – 5/23/19
For our 501st episode, we're joined by special guests Will and Gary, who started this podcast with us back in 2010. The five of us recount our favorite memories from the past nine years and reflect on the beginnings of Tested and what the worlds of technology, pop culture, and virtual reality looked like back then. Here's to the next 500!
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2h 14min
May 16, 2019 Episode 500 – What We Left Behind – 5/16/19
It's our 500th episode! Special celebrations will have to wait due to scheduling conflicts, but the gang gathers to talk about Deep Space Nine, the making of Game of Thrones, Android Q, and Lenovo's folding computer. Plus, a moment of science and the VR minute!
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2h 16min

FAQs about This is Only a Test:

How many episodes does This is Only a Test have?

The podcast currently has 625 episodes available.