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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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21: PS5 & Xbox Series X: They’re Here Nov 17, 2020

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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.

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

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Razer’s new Razer Book 13 is a productivity laptop with a 16:10 screen - The Verge

The Razer Book Is(n't) a Gaming Laptop - This Is - YouTube

Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X - Austin Evans - YouTube

PS5 Teardown Surprise! - Austin Evans - YouTube

Apple Announces The Apple Silicon M1: Ditching x86 - What to Expect, Based on A14

Apple Silicon M1 Chip in MacBook Air Outperforms High-End 16-Inch MacBook Pro - MacRumors

Upgrade - Relay FM

20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It? Nov 03, 2020

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Games consoles are being unboxed, AMD is upping their game once again, and Austin has the iPhone 12.

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Mint Mobile: Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month.
The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team
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OnePlus announces two new affordable Nord phones - The Verge

Myke's keyboard on Instagram

Myke's Keyboard Building Stream - Twitch

Nvidia tried to bury this… Radeon 6000 (RIP RTX 3090) - YouTube

Visiting Microcenter on RTX 3090 launch day was MIND BLOWING – Bitwit – YouTube

Waiting in line for a 3070 — AustinEvans — YouTube

PlayStation 5 Unboxing & Accessories! - MKBHD - YouTube

PlayStation 5 Unboxing! PS5 IS HERE! - iJustine - YouTube

PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: the next-gen consoles in photos - The Verge

PS5 - Unboxing the DualSense Controller! - Austin Evans - YouTube

Xbox Series X vs Series S Unboxing! - This Is - YouTube

19: Goodbye Z Flip..? Oct 20, 2020

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Techtober won’t stop! iPhone 12, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T. One of them is threatening the Z Flip Gang... but which?

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

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Intel lost the game - AMD Ryzen 5000 Reveal - LTT - YouTube

PS5 Teardown: An up-close and personal look at the console hardware - YouTube

First Look at the PlayStation 5 User Experience - YouTube

Do(n't) Buy the Surface Laptop Go - YouTube

Upgrade #320: Apple Silicon and the 2020 October Event Draft - Relay FM

OnePlus 8T Review: The Awkward Middle Child! - YouTube

Pixel 5 and 4A 5G review: classic Google - YouTube

18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship? Oct 06, 2020

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Techtober is truly upon us. New phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more!

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.
The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team

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Xbox Series X - Let's Play - YouTube

Digital Foundry - YouTube

Amazon Luna games list, controller, release date, price and more | Tom's Guide

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition: Hear Me Out! - MKBHD - YouTube

OnePlus 8T release date, price, news and leaks | TechRadar

Introducing Surface Laptop Go, new updates to Surface Pro X and new accessories | Microsoft Devices Blog

17: Next Gen is Here Sep 24, 2020

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Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Mint Mobile: Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month.
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Xbox Series X Unboxing - Austin Evans - YouTube

Xbox Series S Unboxing - Austin Evans - YouTube

Build This RAZER Gaming PC in 26 Seconds - Austin Evans - YouTube

RTX 3080 - Can it Run CRYSIS (Remastered)?? - LTT - YouTube

NVIDIA 30 Series Graphics Cards | OVERCLOCKERS UK

Myke's PCPartPicker

LG WING

Relay FM for St. Jude 2020 - Donate Today!

Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude (2020) - YouTube

Departures #4: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2020) - Relay FM

Microsoft to Buy Bethesda for $7.5 Billion to Boost Xbox - Bloomberg

Microsoft will honor Bethesda’s PS5 exclusives, but future console releases will be ‘case-by-case’ - The Verge

Apple Announces 5nm A14 SoC - Meagre Upgrades, Or Just Less Power Hungry?

16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure Sep 10, 2020

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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?!

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code TESTDRIVERS to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once.
Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive

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This episode was recorded before the Xbox Series S news. More on that next time!

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Epic judge will protect Unreal Engine — but not Fortnite - The Verge

Relay FM for St. Jude 2020

Gaming PC Speed Build (GONE WRONG) - YouTube

Nvidia’s new RTX 3090 is a $1,499 monster GPU designed for 8K gaming - The Verge

NVIDIA just made EVERYTHING ELSE obsolete. - LTT - YouTube

Qualcomm’s 8cx Gen 2 5G processor promises a new wave of better ARM-based laptops - The Verge

Surface Duo Unboxing & Impressions: Hinge Goals! - MKBHD - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Unboxing: 3 Major Upgrades! - MKBHD - YouTube

Fold, Flip, or Duo: why fold a phone? - The Verge - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 - Unboxing, Gaming and first impressions! - iJustine - YouTube

15: The Folding Future Aug 25, 2020

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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...

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

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Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code TESTDRIVERS to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once.
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Upgrade #311: Summer of App Store Problems - Relay FM

Connected #308: Wocka Wocka; dingdingdingding - Relay FM

Fortnite is BANNED - This Is - YouTube

Microsoft’s new Xbox Series S console confirmed in leaked controller packaging - The Verge

The Test Drivers #3: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang - Relay FM

Microsoft delays Halo Infinite to 2021 - The Verge

Deathloop delayed to next year, says Arkane - Polygon

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review: It Better Be Good! - MKBHD - YouTube

Note 20 Ultra review: big phone, small updates - The Verge - YouTube

Note 20 Ultra - Let’s Talk - Dave2d - YouTube

Wi-Fi 6, explained: how fast it really is - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Smartphones | Samsung

New Surface Duo – Dual-Screen Mobile Productivity, Do One Better – Microsoft Surface

Microsoft Surface Duo | Press Briefing, August 11, 2020 - YouTube

Did I Flip?! - This Is - YouTube

I found the PERFECT keyboard - Austin Evans - YouTube

Razer Huntsman

Dygma Raise

Keychron K6

Drop CTRL Mechanical Keyboard

Myke's Pokémon Keycaps

S-Craft Studio

14: The Samsung that Shouldn’t Exist Aug 11, 2020

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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?

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code TESTDRIVERS to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once.
Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive

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Samsung Note 20 Is(n't) Garbage Town. - This Is - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Note20 & Note20 Ultra 5G

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 event in under 9 minutes - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: good sound, unique design - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Smartphones | Samsung UK

The Google Pixel 4a Wins. - This Is - YouTube

Google has already discontinued the Pixel 4 and 4 XL - The Verge

Google announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G, and Pixel 4A all at once - The Verge

Google’s Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G could be available to preorder on October 8th - The Verge

Google plans to release a foldable Pixel in late 2021, according to leaked document - The Verge

13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3 Jul 28, 2020

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A tale of two very different phones – but how do they meet our expectations? Also, how do we feel about the Xbox Games Showcase.

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

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The OnePlus 6T launch is being rescheduled to avoid colliding with Apple’s event - The Verge

OnePlus Nord Series

OnePlus Nord (@oneplus.nord) • Instagram photos and videos

ROG Phone 3 | Phone | ASUS

OnePlus Buds

Asus ROG Phone 3 Review: The Spec King Returns! - MKBHD - YouTube

Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 5G for $1,449.99 - The Verge

PS5 vs Xbox Series X GAMEPLAY - Austin Evans - YouTube

Xbox’s event was uneventful — but their plan could change everything - Polygon

Every new game and exclusive announced at the Xbox Series X Games Showcase - Polygon

12: Myke's Windows Adventure Jul 14, 2020

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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.

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

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Razer Blade Stealth - Ultra Fast 13.3 Inch Ultrabook Laptop

iPhone 12 Sizes Compared with iPhone SE, 7, 8, SE 2, X, 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max [Update] - MacRumors

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - Official Hands On (Leak) - YouTube

Ice universe on Twitter: "Fold 2"

Galaxy Fold 2 to launch Aug. 5 with better screen, camera. Rumors and leaks here - CNET

Upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5G appears in Mystic Bronze color - 9to5Google

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