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This is Only a Test – Episode 51 – Meet the Controversacast – 2/3/2011

by Alex Martin in Tech371 days ago

This week, Gary appears as his alter-ego, Ana, so they can pump out an information-packed podcast. They start with Google’s Honeycomb event, where Google detailed the forthcoming version of their Android operating-system, optimized for tablets. Intel recalled their Sandy Bridge motherboards, which would have caused errors in SATA drives over time. Will’s happy that they acknowledged and fixed the error quickly. Twitter followers of Google and Microsoft employees have been party to some petty squabbling this week. Norm explains exactly...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 50 – SKULLTRAIL! – 1/27/2011

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech379 days ago

Jeff Gerstmann comes all the way from Giant Bomb to talk handheld-gaming systems this week. Regulars Will, Norm, and Gary join him. Sony’s recently-announced “Next Generation Portable Entertainment System” is first up for discussion. The PSP2, as they want to call it, has an extensive list of features taken from home consoles, cellphones, and traditional handhelds. They run through these features and speculate about its future. They also look at its place next to the Xperia Play (often called the “PSP Phone”) and 3DS. A...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 49 – The REAL Problem with Dyson Spheres – 1/20/2011

by Alex Martin in Tech386 days ago

In a change to the regular format, the show starts with news. First is Steve Jobs’ temporary break from Apple. They imagine a Jobless Apple, discuss the next iPad, and wonder if Apple will continue production of the original iPad as a cheaper alternative. One alternative to Apple’s tablet will be HP’s offerings, details of which leaked this week. They also discuss Blackberry and Android alternatives. A corporate restructuring has left Google with Larry “PageRank” Page as CEO. They think Facebook might eventually need...

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Episode 48 – Parole Set for 2/10 – 1/12/2011

by Alex Martin in Movies, Tech394 days ago

With CES content still being published on Tested, Will, Norm, and Gary start this podcast with a summary of some of the show’s standout products. These include the Motorola Atrix PC/Android-phone hybrid, Lady Gaga’s camera glasses, Sony’s 3D headset, and Toshiba’s glassesless 3D TVs. They also look at why no one trend emerged as a highlight of the show. Before moving on to the news, Gary’s research (for a science fiction project) into Lagrangian points prompts an interesting, if inexpert, physics discussion. The biggest...

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Episode 44 – Welcome to the CESpool – 1/6/201

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech400 days ago

Very tired, and live from a Las Vegas hotel room, Will, Norm, and Matt (with others in the background) report from the first day of CES. Except it’s a Whiskey Media  live stream, so it’s long and unfocussed, and the stream cuts out in the middle of one of Norm’s stories. They start with LG’s smart microwaves and washing machines. LG also showed a powerful Optimus 2X “superphone” and some 3DTVs. Intel have satisfied Warner Bros. with DRM on their Sandy Bridge chips, so we should see official HD movie downloads...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 43 – The SARS Mask Cast – 12/30/2010

by Alex Martin in Misc, Tech408 days ago

Starting with Norm’s Blackjack strategy, the WANG (Will, Ana, Norm, and Gary) deliver an unfocused retrospective podcast. But first, Gary’s new tradition of watching the Big Lebowski prompts a discussion of Cohen brothers’ films (with spoilers from 24:30-25:00). Next, they talk about tech highlights and lowlights of the year, looking at Apple products, social-networking apps, and 3DTVs. After plugging Rush Coil’s chiptune Christmas album, they move on to the news. Netflix Instant takes up 20% of the USA’s Internet bandwidth; a discussion...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 41 – Sherlock Holmes That Sh*t – 12/16/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech421 days ago

TV Quest 2010 continues with Norm’s quest for a video streamer. He’s left Toy Story on a loop, as a less boring alternative to the 100-hour slide-show that prevents image-retention on plasma TVs. Will also gives a run-down of the 3D situation on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 and his own options for surround-sound. Will has fresh opinions on the iPhone, after putting down his Android and Windows phones, and Gary has just discovered Google Docs. Norm says why the latest AMD video cards aren’t exciting, and when to upgrade, before...

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Episode 40 – Beard on the Run – 12/9/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech428 days ago

After discussing the philosophy behind Will’s “clever internet t-shirt“, and Gary’s attempts at growing a beard, the crew gets into some tech talk. Gary’s spent another week with his new TV and reports on the minutiae of setting it up, aranging cables, breaking it in, and reinforcing his weak TV cabinet. Meanwhile, Norm has spent enough time with the Samsung Galaxy Tab to recommend you not buy it. Will’s also experienced some audio bugs with Windows Phone 7, and thinks it’s far behind iOS4 as a mobile...

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Episode 39 – The City on the Edge of F*** You – 12/02/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech, TV435 days ago

Will, Norm, and Gary continue the recent trend of long podcasts with this monster. They start with the holiday season and the TV specials of the US and UK. When I recovered from my rage coma (induced by Will saying “Welsh and English are pretty much the same”), they were talking about Norm and Gary’s TV-buying adventure. They looked at bigger versions of Will’s 58-inch Panasonic VT25 and Samsung’s 9000 series. Apart from the purchasing process, they detail the ins and outs, 3D gaming, and the unique properties of plasma...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 38 – Turkey Day Q&A – 11/24/2010

by Alex Martin in Tech443 days ago

It’s Thanksgiving and Norm’s thankful for his Breville Pie-Maker. He also likes the way apps scale to the seven-inch screen on his Samsung Galaxy Tab.  Will doesn’t think the Boxee Box is quite finished, and is less intuitive than Apple TV. iOS 4.2 has improved the iPad, and brought AirPlay to iOS devices, allowing limited video-streaming to TVs. In lieu of news, which is slowing down anyway, they devote the rest of this massive episode to questions and answers. They answer dozens of audio questions about everything from the computers...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 37 – That’s What She Said – 11/18/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech449 days ago

Norm, Will, and Gary are thankful (a week early) for the futuristic world of technology we live in. They start with ESPN3, which is part of the confusing market of video-streaming boxes and services, and 3D and HD televisions they continue to discuss. Apart from testing televisual technology, Will’s reviewed the MacBook Air. They’ve tried the Nook Color, too, and expect to be impressed when it’s modded to be more functional. They wonder about the future of Android, given challenges from webOS and Windows Phone 7. After mentioning...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 36 – Microsoft Strikes Back – 11/11/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech, TV456 days ago

Colin Campbell and Gary Whitta, both from the defunct Game Theory podcast, join Will and Norm this week for an extra-long podcast that covers games and TV as well as the normal tech news and reviews. They start with the new Nvidia GTX 580 series, which Norm calls the best single-GPU card you can buy, before talking about the new Boxee Box. This latest media-streaming device prompts a discussion about how they watch movies and TV now. Speaking of TV, Will’s exploded recently, so he talks about his new Panasonic plasma 3DTV. Colin’s not...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 35 – The Podcast on the Edge of Tomorrow – 11/4/2010

by Alex Martin in Tech463 days ago

Ana’s back with Will and Norm to talk about and eat candy. Will still doesn’t like Google TV, but Was impressed by the zBoost SOHO Cell Booster that makes his phone usable at home. They talk about the MacBook Air, which they plan to put through its paces with StarCraft 2. Norm’s game has improved since he’s been using the RAT 7 mouse. They’ve been testing media-streaming boxes from Roku and Western Digital while Ana has been fermenting Coke. It’s been a slow news week, but they talk a little about Kinect, a chatbot...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 34 – Thursday Morning Hangover – 10/28/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech470 days ago

Starting with the smartphone adverts aired during the World Series, Will, Norm, and Gary are back to talk about the week’s tech happenings. They talk about their review of Logitech’s Revue media streamer, and why Jason Chen is wrong about Google TV. Will’s also been enjoying the syrupy espresso shots his Mypressi Twist is producing. In the news, Barnes and Noble have announced a color-screen Nook. But is it an underpowered tablet or an overpowered e-reader? A CNN Money article and comments from outgoing Chief Software Architect...

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This is Only a Test – Episode 33 – In Like a Lion, Out Like a Churro – 10/20/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech478 days ago

“One part erudition to ten parts mental headbanging,” it’s Tested’s podcast with Will, Norm, Gary, and Giant Bomb’s Brad Shoemaker. Before they get to the only news story of the week, they talk about some of the tech they’ve tried. Norm and Gary were left underwhelmed by Apple TV, while Will absolutely hated Sony’s confusing stab at a Blu-Ray player featuring Google TV. Norm has tried the Cyborg RAT 7 mouse, which is almost as customizable as putty. The novelty of PC gaming hasn’t quite worn off...

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