The Test Drivers
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
51: Introducing Our New Show!
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have something new that we're super excited to tell you about!
50: The Need for Speed
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Upcoming gaming hardware and arguing about the colours of cars.
49: Rocket League, but with People
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sony buys Bungie, Nintendo has a direct, and Samsung releases some new phones.
48: Microsoft Owns Gaming
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Xbox is buying Activision Blizzard – what could this mean for the future of gaming? Also, what is the Steam Deck going to be like?
47: The CES That Wasn't
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CES may have been a ghost town, but nothing is going to stop the product announcements.
46: Test Drive to Survive: 2021
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin got an iPad mini and an Analogue Pocket, Myke got the macOS update he wanted, and the boys recap the 2021 F1 season.
45: The MacBook Dilemma
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Myke are recording their very first episode in person! As well as some various show and tell, they talk more about the MacBook Pro, and rev...
44: Do You Know Who I Am?
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about the global supply chain? It's kinda ruining gaming handhelds right now... But hey, there's some new games still coming out anyway...
43: We Can Finally Talk about the Pixel
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intel has new CPUs – how do they stack up? Talking about power, what about those new MacBook Pros? And it's time for final opinions on the Pixel 6 a...
42: Techtober is Unstoppable
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Surface Duo 2, MacBook Pro, Surface Laptop Studio... It's all happening right now, and we have first impressions!
41: Switching to iPhone 13… Right?
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Techtember leads in to Techtober, as we have new iPhones, new iPads, and a whole host of new Surface products!
40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Myke are joined by Tom Boger and Stephen Tonna from Apple to talk about the new iPad mini.
39: The Z Flip 3 + New PS5 Controversy
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Windows is on the way, the #ZFlipGang need to review their new flippy devices, and we have a heated controversy to discuss...
38: Z Flip Gang Assemble!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smartphone season has begun! Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Google Pixel 6!
37: The Big Valve Surprise
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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!
36: We Need To Talk Windows 11
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panos Panay – Chief Product Officer at Microsoft – joins the show to talk about Windows 11. We discuss the big visual changes, why they are changi...
34: It's Beta Season!
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WWDC is over and E3 is just about to begin!
33: The Future Is..?
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on with Windows? Where is the Mac going next? What is 'Material You'?
32: Myke's Many Macs
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What devices do The Test Drivers rely on to get their work done?
31: How Pro is the iPad Really?
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is loaded! It's time for new iMacs and iPads! M1 for everyone!
30: How Smart is Your Tech?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tech conferences are coming back, F1 predictions are made, and just how smart are our homes?
29: Test Drive to Survive
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does Austin think of the OnePlus 9 Pro? Is Intel going to change their fortunes? What do The Test Drivers think of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'.
28: The PC Build Saga
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An update on Nothing, some thoughts on the NFT boom, and Myke _finally_ builds his new PC.
27: The Phone No One Expected
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin has been testing out the Sony Xperia 5ii – will this new form factor be what's needed to tempt him away from the #ZFlipGang? Myke is ready to...
26: To the Moon!!! 🚀
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin's has a diamond hand hold on his Z Flip, but the S21 is catching his eye. It's time to take the show to the moon, as we try and work out what i...
25: The Rollable Phone Future..?
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Events have come and gone over the past two weeks – so let's break down all of the S21 news, and interesting announcements from CES.
24: Z Flip Mania
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung Unpacked is coming! What do we know about the S21 and Z Flip 3? Plus, what will tech events look like for the rest of 2021?
23: The Test Drivers Holiday Special
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year, Austin and Myke have gone DEEP in to some new hobbies. For this year-end special they'll share what they love about them, and also discuss ...
22: The Mac Will Never Be The Same
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The M1 Macs are here – how do they handle our workflows? Myke is slowly building out parts for his next PC, and Austin has been comparing Apple's AR...
21: PS5 & Xbox Series X: They’re Here
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It?
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Games consoles are being unboxed, AMD is upping their game once again, and Austin has the iPhone 12.
19: Goodbye Z Flip..?
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Techtober won’t stop! iPhone 12, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T. One of them is threatening the Z Flip Gang... but which?
18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship?
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Techtober is truly upon us. New phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more!
17: Next Gen is Here
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?
16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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?!
15: The Folding Future
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 gam...
14: The Samsung that Shouldn’t Exist
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pix...
13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A tale of two very different phones – but how do they meet our expectations? Also, how do we feel about the Xbox Games Showcase.
12: Myke's Windows Adventure
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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.
11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?
10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far)
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.
9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement"
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin can't stop switching devices, and this time it's to the Galaxy Tab S6. Myke also wants to follow up with Austin on some apps he's been trying o...
8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.
7: Austin’s Unorganized Life and iPhone SE
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Myke helps Austin get some organisation back in to his life, before they talk about the highest-profile entrant in the low-cost phone market.
6: OnePlus 8 Pro and Switching to Android
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin wants to use Android full-time, but was it the OnePlus 8 Pro that convinced him to switch?
5: What is a Laptop in 2020?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What portable computers do we use every day, and what is the landscape looking like right now?
4: The Essential Phone
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the history of Essential PH-1, and what is it like to use this 2017 device today?
3: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin got to spend some time getting an exclusive look at the new Xbox Series X, so you'll learn what you can expect from this console when it arrive...
2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Myke wants Austin to help him decide which Android phone to buy, but all Austin wants to do is talk about his beloved Galaxy Z Flip.
1: Samsung Galaxy S20
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin has had hands-on time with the brand new Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. So he and Myke break down all the features of these new hands...
0: Welcome to The Test Drivers
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin and Myke talk a little about their background in tech, and why they're excited for this new project.