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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.

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41: Switching to iPhone 13… Right? Oct 01, 2021

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Techtember leads in to Techtober, as we have new iPhones, new iPads, and a whole host of new Surface products!

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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

40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview Sep 23, 2021

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Austin and Myke are joined by Tom Boger and Stephen Tonna from Apple to talk about the new iPad mini.

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39: The Z Flip 3 + New PS5 Controversy Sep 03, 2021

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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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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

38: Z Flip Gang Assemble! Aug 19, 2021

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Smartphone season has begun! Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Google Pixel 6!

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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

37: The Big Valve Surprise Jul 29, 2021

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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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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

36: We Need To Talk Windows 11 Jul 17, 2021

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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.

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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

35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay Jun 25, 2021

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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.

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Microsoft announces Windows 11, with a new design, Start menu, and more - The Verge

Evan Blass on Twitter: Z Flip 3

34: It's Beta Season! Jun 12, 2021

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WWDC is over and E3 is just about to begin!

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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

33: The Future Is..? May 21, 2021

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What's going on with Windows? Where is the Mac going next? What is 'Material You'?

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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"

32: Myke's Many Macs May 07, 2021

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What devices do The Test Drivers rely on to get their work done?

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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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