Tested

NEW! We take an extended hands-on look at the newly announced Meta VR Glasses, the company's first lightweight mixed reality device in a glasses formfactor. From its optics stack and microOLED panels to its eye tracking and compute puck, we show what it's like to use and how it compares with VR headsets like the Vision Pro. Plus, a conversation with the product lead about its development and what Meta VR Glasses means for Quest 4. Link in comments.

NEW! To bring back the beloved Razor Crest in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, ILM once again brought on modelmakers John Goodson and Dan Patrascu to build its filming miniatures. Adam spends a day with John and Dan to help apply the Razor Crest's chrome finish using the same techniques they employed working on miniatures for the Star Wars prequel trilogy! Link in comments.

NEW! After reconnecting with effects artist Martin Meunier, Adam shares an amazing prop he recently received from his former colleage: a giant metal quarter! Adam explains the many different ways a propmaker could make such a piece to hold up to close-up camera scrutiny, and demonstrates its ability to spin on a table like the real thing! Link in comments.

Adam Savage answers two insightful questions from Tested members Duckinaroundscrap and kunger! First, he discusses how to stock and manage liquid consumables—from glues and epoxies to solvents—when working out of a small or home workshop, including tips on avoiding waste. Then he shares advice on professional boundaries, kill fees, and what to do when a client cancels a custom build project midway through. What would YOU do if your client killed your build before it was complete?

Do NOT Buy These Shop Supplies in Bulk Adam Savage answers two insightful questions from Tested members Du...

NEW! Did MythBusters test any Back to the Future myths? What's the most interesting part of the Alien EVA suit Adam learned about during his build? Which scif-i universe deserves expansion on film or TV? What is Adam's favorite Jean Paul Gaultier costume from the Fifth Element? In this live stream excerpt Adam Savage answers these questions from Tested members TinoDanielzik, HTIcreations, davidmarden and crispychrissy, whom we thank for their support! Which sci-fi universe do you think deserves a TV series? Link in comments.

NEW! Earlier this summer, Adam visited Australia for the first time in years to attend the Supanova conventions in both Sydney and Perth! In addition to meeting some amazing fans and friends, he returned with several delightful gifts from the convention that he shares with us today. Thanks to everyone who made the trip down under so welcoming! Link in comments.

NEW! To bring back the beloved Razor Crest in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, ILM once again brought on modelmakers John Goodson and Dan Patrascu to build its filming miniatures. Adam Savage visited their workshop during the film's production to get a close look at the new ship and learn the challenges of building the Razor Crest in not one but two separate scales! Link in comments.

NEW! Today's the day! Valve's long-awaited Steam Frame virtual reality headset launches, and we dive deep into how it performs after testing it for over two weeks. From stand-alone games to those streamed from a PC, here's how the Steam Frame compares to both mobile VR headsets like the Quest 3 as well as tethered PC VR headsets like Bigscreen Beyond. Does it live up to expectations? Link in comments.

NEW! What's the best way to encourage a new maker who gets easily discouraged? Which shop process is the most rewarding? In this live stream excerpt Adam Savage answers these questions from Tested members Brian Baker and themeandrousengineer, whom we thank for their support.

Everything Sucks in the Beginning What's the best way to encourage a new maker who gets easily discou...

NEW! Adam Savage visits National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution's Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar for an up-close look at a truly remarkable aircraft: the Sikorsky JRS-1. The only surviving aircraft in the museum’s collection that was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941, this unarmed twin-engine amphibian flying boat has a truly fascinating story to tell. Aeronautics curator Tom Paone and museum specialist Richard Snell describe the delicate process of preserving the aircraft’s original materials, the many secrets still being uncovered, and the unique challenges of restoring a nearly 90-year-old flying boat. Link in comments.