Geared Up

We get a hands-on review of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S9, set to launch Friday. Plus, Apple buys digital magazine service Texture and Andru gives us his take on Amazon's acquisition of smart home security company Ring -- and why it might be bad for consumers.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sony and Samsung both hinted at -- or had leaks about -- upcoming smartphone releases. What are they up to? Plus, Andru gives us his take after using the Apple HomePod and Dyson is taking its vacuum cleaner business in a surprising new direction. Follow our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to live, behind-the-scenes recordings of Geared Up at youtube.com/gearliveSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumors abounded this week that Apple is canceling the iPhone X, which isn't exactly true. Plus, a smart bicycle hub, new details on the Apple HomePod and the $500 flamethrower that one of our hosts just pre-ordered. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to see our live behind-the-scenes videos at YouTube.com/gearlive Follow this link to enter our latest Geared Up Giveaway, the in-car Alexa Muse device: https://gleam.io/ic6qR/muse-incar-amazon-alexa-giveawaySupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon Go, which opened Monday, is the convenience store version of Amazon.com: A store with no checkout lines that automatically tracks everything you grab off the shelves. We go inside the tech that powers the store on this episode. Plus, top-line triple-A games are coming to the Xbox Game Pass and Apple finally sets a release date for the Home Pod. Read all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live, behind-the-scenes videos at youtube.com/gearlive You can also enter our latest Geared Up Giveaway to win an in-car Alexa Muse device by following this link: geekwire.com/gearedupgiveawaySupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CES created all kinds of news, from the groundbreaking to the just plain whacky. We go over everything you need to know on this episode of Geared up, including: The Google Assistant devices squaring off against the Echo Show; A toilet with Alexa built in; and an autonomous delivery vehicle. See more of our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos at YouTube.com/GearLiveSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andru is live at CES in Las Vegas and he tunes in for a special report on what's going on at the world's biggest tech show: Voice assistant mania, giant 8K TVs and an apocalyptic rainstorm.  We're still giving away an Echo Spot to a Geared Up subscriber! Enter here: geni.us/WinEchoSpotSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple is under fire after iPhone users discovered the company meddled with the device's performance as their batteries slowed down. Plus, a preview of all the tech and gadgets to watch for at CES and a chance to win a brand new Echo Spot. Follow this URL for details on how to enter the giveaway: http://geni.us/WinEchoSpot Follow more tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearliveSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've seen it all this year on Geared Up, from super-powerful consoles to super-goofy camera glasses. On this episode, we celebrate the show's first full year with a roundup of the best tech from 2017 — and a few of the worst flops. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearliveSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-Mobile has big plans, and right now they plan to completely disrupt the cable TV market. We dive into the details of their plan on this episode, along with our review of the Muse, a new in-car Alexa device, and an overview of the Echo Spot release. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearliveSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple acquired Shazam for about $400 million, and they might have some ambitious plans for the company's tech. Plus, Microsoft debuts the phone-like Always Connected PC and Alexa knows a new trick, plus some tunes. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearlive Thank you to our sponsor, National Car Rental, putting you in the driver's seat of your business travel experience. Learn more about them and their complementary Emerald Club at NationalCar.comSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.