# The Amp Hour #88.5 -- Telematic Tested Tacenda

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2012-04-01
- Length: 7m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-04-01-the-amp-hour-88-5-telematic-tested-tacenda
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-88-5-telematic-tested-tacenda/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gamble, hosts of The Amp Hour, announce a new partnership with Tested.com, which was recently acquired by Jamie and Adam from Mythbusters. They discuss how the acquisition shifts Tested's focus toward science and experiments, leading to an invitation for The Amp Hour to join the platform. The hosts express excitement about reaching a mass audience and expanding their electronics content, while noting that full details of the deal will be revealed in the next episode.

## Chapters

- [0:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-04-01-the-amp-hour-88-5-telematic-tested-tacenda#t=21) Introduction: Dave Jones and Chris Gamble on The Amp Hour
- [2:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-04-01-the-amp-hour-88-5-telematic-tested-tacenda#t=121) Tested.com Acquisition by Jamie and Adam from Mythbusters
- [4:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-04-01-the-amp-hour-88-5-telematic-tested-tacenda#t=255) The Amp Hour Partnership with Tested.com
- [5:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-04-01-the-amp-hour-88-5-telematic-tested-tacenda#t=343) Episode 88.5 Logistics and Future Plans

## Topics

- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- EEV Blog (other)
- Tested.com (other)
- Mythbusters (other)
- Whiskey Media (company)
- Mumble (tool)

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