
Geared Up
Geared Up is the weekly podcast and live video show from Gear Live. Hosted by veteran tech reviewers Andru Edwards & Jon Rettinger, Geared Up features the latest news in consumer electronics and video games, with hands-on reviews with the hottest tech, gadgets, and gear.
Latest episodes

May 31, 2024 • 1h 8min
Google's AI Answers are WILD, & Apple WWDC AI Rumors w/ Taylor Lorenz
Andru Edwards and Jon Prosser welcome Taylor Lorenz, tech reporter at the Washington Post and author of "Extremely Online." They dive into the wild world of Google's AI mishaps, Microsoft's Copilot+PCs, how Apple will step into the AI game at WWDC, and discuss the moral panics surrounding kids and social media. Taylor brings her expertise to debunk common myths about technology's impact on youth, drawing from her extensive research and personal experiences. Microsoft Copilot+PCs & Surface: https://youtu.be/KgvKJZXLJik Taylor Lorenz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorLorenz Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2024 • 54min
Apple M4 iPad Pro Surprise & WWDC 2024 Predictions
In this episode of Geared Up, we dive deep into the latest from Apple with our special guest, Dan Barbera from MacRumors. We discuss the newly announced M4 iPad Pro, exploring its incredible power, OLED display advancements, and what these mean for future Apple products. Plus, we speculate on what’s to come at WWDC 2024, including exciting rumors about AI integration, new hardware, and software updates. M4 iPad Pro Review: https://youtu.be/r86dPwFLDqI MacRumors on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@macrumors Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Apple Vision Pro FALLOUT w/ Jon Prosser & Sam Kohl
We share our personal reviews of the Apple Vision Pro and debate whether Apple has truly revolutionized AR/VR technology. Listen in as we discuss Mark Zuckerberg's latest comments on the Vision Pro and take you behind the scenes of a trip to the Apple Store for a Vision Pro fitting as Sam desperately seeks a comfortable fit. Also - would we get Neuralink brain implants?Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 21min
Apple Vision Pro is Leading Us Into the Future w/ Jon Prosser
We dive into the new Apple Vision Pro headset, sharing firsthand experiences, detailed technical breakdowns, and direct comparisons with current VR and AR offerings. This includes the Vision Pro's cutting-edge display technology that promises an unparalleled visual fidelity, which definitely pushes the boundaries of what we thought possible in mixed reality environments. Also, the Vision Pro's intuitive eye-tracking and gesture controls, highlighting how these features contribute to a seamless and immersive user experience unlike anything else on the market.We also tackle visionOS, Apple's bold vision for the future of operating systems, designed from the ground up for spatial computing. Through live demonstrations and practical use cases, we showcase how Vision OS integrates into daily tasks, potentially revolutionizing productivity, entertainment, and social interactions. Apple Vision Pro Hidden Features: https://youtu.be/htq68kNAwjY Jon Prosser on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@frontpagetech Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 2024 • 54min
Apple Vision Pro is Out & Our Thoughts Are In w/ Dan Barbera
This week we explore and compare our experiences with Apple Vision Pro. We discuss how the device might affect different industries and customer use cases, before bringing you our consensus as we are joined by Dan Barbera from MacRumors! 25 Apple Vision Pro Hidden Features: https://youtu.be/3q6Ss1ta65I MacRumors on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@macrumors Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
Hands-On with Apple Vision Pro w/ Sam Kohl
We dive deep into the launch of Apple's much-anticipated Vision Pro, with Andru sharing hands-on impressions as we explore the key features, potential use cases, and the overall impact of this groundbreaking headset. We also touch upon the significant changes in Apple's approach to the App Store and developer relationships as a result of the EU's DMA - had Apple gone too far? Sam Kohl on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@appletrack Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2023 • 52min
Should Apple Allow iMessage on Android? w/ Quinn Nelson
This week Andru hacks Spatial Video to work on the Meta Quest 3, Apple breaks Android iMessage client Beeper, and Tesla's highly-anticipated Cybertruck finally rolls off the production line as Quinn Nelson joins the show. Quinn Nelson on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@snazzy Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 44min
Wi-Fi 7 is Here & the eero Origin Story w/ Nick Weaver!
Wi-Fi 7 devices are now entering the market, bringing insane speeds to the home. We talk about the new features, as well as how our favorite mesh Wi-Fi company, eero, came to prominence as we are joined by eero founder Nick Weaver! Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers eero Max 7: https://geni.us/eeromax7 (Affiliate) Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 28min
Can We Trust Google? Who is the Average Consumer? w/ Michael Fisher!
We explain why the average consumer should be given more credit, chat about upcoming AI hardware devices, and Google’s 7-Year promise in this episode as we are joined by "Mr. Mobile" Michael Fisher! (NOTE: Andru's audio was corrupted, so this is a condensed episode without his voice in the discussion!) Andru Edwards on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andru Jon Rettinger on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers Michael Fisher on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themrmobile Circuit Breaker: My Weekly Tech Newsletter Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h
All About iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, & More from Apple Park!
Andru Edwards is joined by Kevin Nether and Danny Winget as the crew analyzes the Apple Wonderlust event where the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro series, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, AirPods Pro with USB-C and more were all announced. Recorded on location at Apple Park!Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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