
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

Aug 12, 2020 • 1h 5min
Apple’s Xbox Game Pass Controversy & the Galaxy Note 20 w/ Guest Dan Barbera!
Apple is stuck in the past with its decision on cloud gaming support for Xbox Game Pass, Google Stadia, Facebook Gaming, and more. Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, and Google’s Pixel 4a finally got announced. We talk about all this and more as Dan Barbera joins us this week! LINKS MacRumors on YouTube Geared Up on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2020 • 48min
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Smart Home Fitness Tech w/ Guest Kevin Nether!
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming up this week, where we expect an announcement for the new Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, as well as the next generation foldable in the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The iPhone 12 will be a few weeks late this year, CES is going virtual for 2020, and we talk about some of the best smart home fitness gear and equipment as Kevin the Tech Ninja joins us! LINKS Apple is CHEAP Kevin Nether on YouTube Geared Up on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 18min
What Apple Silicon Means for the Mac w/ Guest Rene Ritchie!
Apple is about to swap out Intel chips for their own self-made processors in the Mac line, and Rene Ritchie joins us to talk about what this means, and how it will change the Mac for the average consumer. We also discuss iOS 13.6, the moves Microsoft is making with the Xbox Series X and xCloud, along with a lightning round of tech topics! LINKS New AirPods Features Coming in iOS 14 Why Apple Silicon Will Make Better Macs Rene Ritchie on YouTube Geared Up on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2020 • 51min
Apple Changes the Mac Forever, iOS 14, and more w/ Guest Mark Gurman!
Apple dropped some major news during its WWDC virtual keynote, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman joins the show as we talk about all of the announcements. Mark currently works for Bloomberg, and has been reporting on Apple since he was 15 years old, breaking major news since the very beginning of his career. We talk about his biggest scoops, the business of breaking news, Apple’s AR & VR headset plans, and of course all the news coming out of WWDC - macOS 11, iOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7. LINKS New AirPods Features Coming in iOS 14 iPhone Finally Copies Android iPhone OS 1.1.3 Leak Mark Gurman on Bloomberg Geared Up on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 2020 • 54min
The Hidden iPhone Superpower w/ Guest Matt Cassinelli
This week Matt Cassinelli joins the show to talk to us about the power of the Shortcuts app on iPhone and iPad. Matt is who we consider to be the master of Shortcuts, and is able to bend the iPhone to his will more than anyone else we know. We also talk about the Playstation 5 reveal event, Apple’s rumored transition to ARM processors in Mac computers, and more! LINKS: How to Police-Proof Your Smartphone Siri Shortcuts on iOS 13 PS5 Hardware Reveal Trailer Rise and Fall of Windows Phone Geared Up on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Matt Cassinelli on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 1min
Black Lives Matter w/ Guest Sara Dietschy
This week, we reflect on the uprising that we’re seeing in the USA and across the world as people fight for change in how the lives of black and brown people in America and are viewed and valued. Andru shares his 24-hour fight with YouTube to get a video that would help protesters stay safe. Our guest, Sara Dietschy joins us and gives her unique perspective on the new Sony ZV1 handheld camera, which is targeted at vloggers. LINKS: How to Police-Proof Your Smartphone Sara's Sony ZV1 Review Geared Up on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube That Creative Life with Sara Dietschy (Podcast) Sara Dietschy on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2020 • 53min
Tesla Cybertruck impressions & HBO Max Frustration w/ Guest Kevin Nether!
This week Kevin the Tech Ninja joins the show as we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck, the fail that is HBO Max, obsession with Call of Duty: Warzone, VR gaming with Pro Putt by Top Golf on Oculus Quest, some of our favorite smart home tech platforms and devices, and we take a deep dive looking at how things have changed for us as video creators and YouTube creators during the work from home era of the current pandemic! LINKS: Top 5 HomeKit Smart DevicesKevin Nether on YouTubeAndru Edwards on YouTubeJon Rettinger on YouTubeSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2020 • 1h 10min
How Apple AR Glasses Could Change the Future w/ Guest Jacques Slade!
This week Jacques Slade joins the show as we take a deep dive into how Apple can use augmented reality and the rumored AR glasses to change the future of personal computing and mobile technology. We also chat about sneakers and sneakerhead culture, how Jacques got into the YouTube game, Microsoft’s latest Surface Go and Surface Book 3, and the greatness that is the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard! LINKS: iPad Pro Magic Keyboard Top 5 FeaturesWhat Apple Didn't Tell You About the Magic Keyboard for iPad ProJacques Slade on YouTubeAndru Edwards on YouTubeJon Rettinger on YouTubeSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2020 • 1h 18min
Hot New Apple Watch Features Coming to watchOS 7 & More Apple Rumors w/ Guest Jon Prosser
This week Jon Prosser joins us to talk about scoring major Apple leaks and the balance between reporting news and protecting sources. We also have news on what we can epect for the Apple Watch with watchOS 7, a new Apple TV, WWDC thoughts, a look at the risk of being a journalist who covers major leaks, and much more! LINKS: Front Page Tech on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Future of Foldable Phones, & Apple’s Key Advantage w/ Guest Michael Fisher!
This week Michael Fisher joins the show to talk about foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Fold 2, and what makes this tech so exciting. We also dive into Apple’s advantage in chip-making, and how the iPhone SE may be the ultimate iOS trojan horse. We’ve also talk about our favorite tech for getting through social isolation, and much more! LINKS: iPhone SE Unboxing & First Impressions iPhone SE Feature Overview OnePlus 8 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 10 Things Before Buying Mr. Mobile on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.