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Apple has cancelled the long-awaited AirPower wireless charging mat, and I go over what went wrong and why it was an uphill battle from the beginning. I also bring you a look at my top 5 favorite HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. These all work with Siri and Apple devices, but if you use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, each one will be compatible with your home too! Lastly, I talk about the upcoming Sega Genesis Mini retro gaming console, including when we can expect it to be released and which games will be included - all in this episode of Geared Up!Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple unveiled a host of new services at their March 25th event this week (be sure to check out our full wrap-up video of the Apple event!), and we take a look at each one in this episode of Geared Up! Apple TV+ is the company's new original TV and movie subscription service. Apple Card is a credit card from Apple that aims to change the way consumers use and view credit cards and their financial data. Apple News+ is a new subscription news service that gives you unlimited access to over 300 magazines and newspapers for a flat monthly fee. Apple Arcade is a subscription gaming service with 100 exclusive games for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. SPONSOR: National Car Rental - skip the line with the Emerald Club. Go National. Go Like a Pro.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Apple released a slew of new hardware products with the return of the iPad Air, an update to the iPad mini, new AirPods, and spec bumps for the iMac. In addition, Google revealed their vision for the future of gaming - it's cloud-based, and it's called Stadia. Sponsor: National Car Rental - skip the line with the Emerald Club.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Geared Up, our consumer electronics podcast and video show, we talk about the newly unveiled foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. Are these foldable phones the future of mobile tech, or will the Galaxy Fold be seen as a fad? We also go hands-on with the new Samsung Galaxy S10+ and compare the Samsung Galaxy Buds to the Apple AirPods. Finally, Microsoft has announced the new second-generation HoloLens, and we go over the future of AR, as well.  Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Amazon want with Eero? The tech giant's deal to acquire the mesh WiFi networking company is the latest sign of its smart home ambitions, prompting speculation about the possibility of Amazon adding WiFi capabilities to Echo devices, among other theories. But some Eero users aren't happy about the deal. Meanwhile, is Apple preparing to release a new version of its AirPods? A snowbound Andru Edwards calls in to talk with Todd Bishop for this episode.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about the Apple FaceTime bug that has become a privacy black eye for the company. We also talk about best TVs for Super Bowl, and look at minimal phones like the Palm phone and Light Phone. Apple is also planning on releasing new iPads and a 7th Generation iPod touch.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we introduce the new Geared Up co-host Starla Sampaco as we talk about the new iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR Smart Battery Case review and if the accessories are worth it. We also have thoughts on the IKEA Sonos furniture integration, the DJI Osmo Pocket, and try out the Amazon Echo Wall Clock!Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A voice-activated microwave. A smart toilet. And a flamethrower ... not. Those products represent a handful of the highlights for our Geared Up gadget geeks from 2018. On this year-end episode of the show, we look back at some of the most surprising and funny moments of the year, and the products that inspired them.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon's new Alexa Microwave is perhaps the strangest new device from the tech giant. We've been testing it at the GeekWire office, and on this episode we put it to the greatest test: Cooking Todd's lunch. Plus, we wrap up (and then unwrap) some of the biggest news and surprises from the Black Friday/Cyber Monday holiday shopping season and go hands-on with the new Microsoft Surface Headphones, the line's first foray into audio devices.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the holiday season, and along with festive Amazon packaging and never-ending carols, that means its time to buy holiday gifts! This week on Geared Up, it's our annual Tech Holiday Gift Guide. Todd and Andru will share their recommendations for the best gadgets and gizmos to put on your list -- plus a special surprise recommendation for that one person who has EVERYTHING. Visit GeekWire.com/GearedUp to see a full list of our recommendations and links to all the specific products we mention on this episode.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.