

Geared Up
Andru Edwards & Jon Rettinger
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.
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Apr 20, 2017 • 28min
New iPhone rumors, SNES classic edition and Facebook VR chat
The new iPhone is months away from being released, but some insiders are already getting chatty about its design. On this episode of Geared Up, we take a look at the rumors and speculations about what Apple will do with the next edition of its most popular product. Meanwhile, Nintendo cut production of the popular NES classic edition -- could it be gearing up for a classic edition of the SNES? Plus, Todd isn't wowed by Pandora Premium, and Andru has some harsh words for Facebook's new VR chat feature.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2017 • 28min
Games, games, games!
The Xbox spring games sale started this week with some pretty sweet deals on some of the biggest games of the past few years. Plus, Apple made a rare move: an apology. The company admitted they had made a big mistake in the design of the 2013 Mac Pro and promised a new version is on its way, but not until next year. We also dive into some of our favorite games of the moment including some fun surprises on the Switch, some addicting PC games and even board and pen-and-paper games. Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2017 • 23min
Xfinity mobile, YouTube TV and hands on with Apple Clips
Just in case Xfinity doesn't offer enough services, the cable and internet providor is making the leap into another industry: wireless phone service. Plus, YouTube launches its TV feature, giving subscribers live streams of local stations and limitless DVR storage, and we go hands-on with Apple's mobile photo and video editor, Clips. All that and more on this week's episode of GearedUp.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2017 • 32min
Is the S8 the next revolution in smartphones?
The speculation is over! After months of anticipation, Samsung has revealed their next smartphone: the S8. Andru got his hands on one at the launch event in New York City this week, and says it's unlike any other smartphone he's seen. On this episode of GearedUp, we take a look at what makes the S8 special, and whether it stands up to Samsung's claim that it's the biggest thing to ever happen in the smartphone market. Plus, Todd shares his takeaways from the Windows 10 creators edition update, and we take a look at Andru's brand new Product Red iPhone.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2017 • 38min
A flood of new Apple devices and features
Trying to keep up with news from Apple this week was a challenge. New iPads, a new Product Red iPhone, a Snapchat-like app, and changes to Apple Watches were all in the headlines today. On this episode of GearedUp we review the news (or lack thereof) in all the announcements, plus Andru goes over some tips and tricks for getting better speeds on the Xbox One.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2017 • 30min
The success of the Switch, fast food goes high tech, and more
It's been a busy week in the gadget world. The Nintendo Switch set sales records, Pandora announced a new premium service, and McDonalds of all places is introducing a high-tech ordering system. Get caught up on all the electronics news with this week's episode of GearedUp with hosts Andru Edwards and Todd Bishop.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2017 • 23min
The new Xbox Game Pass and the future of smartphone design
It’s going to be a formative year for smartphones: the highly anticipated Samsung S8 and the upcoming LG G5 are just two of the phones that will have a big impact on the future of smartphones, and particularly their design. On this week's episode of GearedUp we take a look at a G5 demo phone and leaked images of the new S8, and discuss the directions the industry is taking. Plus, we talk about the Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's new game subscription service.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2017 • 34min
Hands on with the Nintendo Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo's new video game console, the Switch, is a big deal. It's a new era in combining home and mobile gaming, and it's also Nintendo's chance for a comeback after their last home console, the Wii U, flopped. Today we go hands-on with an advanced copy of the console, which will launch in stores Friday, March 3, and we play it's most anticipated game, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2017 • 29min
Apple Music's new TV deals and a PC the size of an iPhone
Apple Music is taking on more and more TV shows, including James Corden' Carpool Karaoke and a brand new series called Planet of the Apps. What are they up to, and can they take on other TV streaming services? Plus, we take a look at the wars over wireless data plans, and a Windows 10 PC that's the size of an iPhone.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2017 • 31min
A smart helmet, some smart shades, and wireless earbuds
It's official: the Snapchat Spectacles have landed in Seattle! This week on Geared Up, we get a our very own pair from the new Seattle machine and revel in the frenzy of the mysterious glasses. Plus, we discuss the Coros smart helmet, the current favorite accessory of GeekWire editor Todd Bishop, which lets riders listen to music or podcasts through their bones. And we take a look at the newly released Beats X, wireless earbuds and competitors to the AirPods.Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.