37: The Big Valve Surprise

37: The Big Valve Surprise

Author: Relay July 29, 2021 Duration: 1:08:25
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!

Austin Evans and Myke Hurley host The Test Drivers, a technology podcast from Relay that operates on a simple but compelling principle: every piece of tech has a story, and its real worth is found in daily use. They're less interested in sterile spec sheets and more in how gadgets and software actually fit into your life, whether they're brand-new releases or forgotten relics. You'll hear them take apart the latest smartphone with the same curiosity they apply to a decade-old laptop pulled from a clearance shelf. The conversations are grounded and practical, focusing on what it's like to live with technology as a tool, for work or for play. This isn't about declaring winners and losers in the abstract; it's about putting tech through its paces in the real world to see what holds up. Each episode feels like a deep dive with two knowledgeable friends who aren't afraid to be genuinely excited or thoroughly critical. Tuning into this podcast means joining a thoughtful, long-form examination of the devices and platforms that shape our days, all delivered with a blend of expertise and relatable enthusiasm.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 52

The Test Drivers
Podcast Episodes
20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:59
Games consoles are being unboxed, AMD is upping their game once again, and Austin has the iPhone 12.
19: Goodbye Z Flip..? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:52
Techtober won’t stop! iPhone 12, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T. One of them is threatening the Z Flip Gang... but which?
17: Next Gen is Here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:42
Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?
16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:31
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:55
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...
14: The Samsung that Shouldn’t Exist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:19
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?
13: The OnePlus Nord vs ROG Phone 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:09
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:36
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? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:53
At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?