Geared Up

Andru Edwards has given Amazon the keys to his garage with the new Key by Amazon service - is this a good idea? Or is it too creepy to go mainstream? Guest Kevin Nether talks about his transition from being a hardcore Android user to being fully enveloped in the Apple ecosystem. We also talk about the best every day carry tech bags from Peak Design, Black Friday tech shopping, and optimal desk setups on this episode of Geared Up! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Video: MacBook Pro 16" Features  Video: Amazon In-Garage Delivery Andru Edwards on YouTube Kevin the Tech Ninja on YouTube MacRumors on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about the newly-announced Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla’s take on what a modern (if not futuristic) pickup truck should be, along with thoughts on riding inside the vehicle. Joining us for that segment is Tesla expert Ben Sullins from Teslanomics. Ben and Jon were on-hand at the Cybertruck reveal event, while Andru watched from home, left out from the annals of history. We also have an interview with Samsung Semiconductor’s Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jim Elliott, talking about the new tech we can expect in upcoming Samsung smartphones, as well as how 5G, autonomous driving, high-bandwidth memory, and more are changing the future! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Video: Riding in the Cybertruck Video: Samsung Tech Day Announcements Teslanomics on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about the arrival of the much-anticipated 16-inch MacBook Pro from Apple - have they addressed everything we’d hoped for? Motorola has officially revealed the new RAZR smartphone with foldable display, but is it worth it at $1500? We also speculate on what we expect from the Tesla CYBRTRK event, and the impact of the arrival of the Disney+ streaming service! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Video: The Tesla CYBERTRUCK Video: Hands-on with AirPods Pro Andru Edwards on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AirPods Pro have been out for a week, and we bring you our hands-on (and ears-on) thoughts on Apple’s noise-cancelling earbuds. Motorola is about to bring back the RAZR, this time with a foldable display! Are folding clamshell smartphones about to make a comeback? We also talk about the woes of the Google Pixel 4, wondering if Google actually wants its smartphone line to do well in the market, or if they have other goals with their handhelds. Tesla is going to finally announce and reveal its Cybertruck in just over a week - we speculate on what we can expect! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: AirPods Pro: Top 5 Features Hands-on with AirPods Pro Andru Edwards on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iMore's Rene Ritchie joins the show! Apple dropped AirPods Pro last week, a higher-end version of the best-selling headphones in the world. We tell you all about what's new, along with our thoughts on if Apple has another hit on its hands. We also talk about the heavily-rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro that many expected to be released in October, the expectation of privacy when using products and services, the best Apple Keynote moments, and more. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: AirPods Pro: Top 5 Features Hands-on with AirPods Pro Rene Ritchie on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google’s new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are now available, and in this episode Andru & Jon each bring you their thoughts on the newest flagship Google smartphone. Find out what sets the Pixel 4 apart from other smartphones on the market, as well as where the Pixel 4 falls short. Ultimately, if you’re in the market for a new smartphone, find out if the Pixel 4 is for you! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Geared Up on YouTubeAndru Edwards on YouTubeJon Rettinger on YouTubeSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple just launched the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 5 - but the company isn’t done with 2019 releases! We talk about the upcoming Pro device event which should be taking place in October where we will see the debut of a newly-redesigned MacBook Pro, faster iPad Pros with a triple-camera system, and complete details on the Mac Pro. We discuss phone carriers, which ones we both use, and who we are thinking of switching to. Finally, we also give our thoughts on the best features of iOS 13, and who should upgrade to the iPhone 11 vs who should get the iPhone 11 Pro. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Geared Up on YouTubeiPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhat if Apple Went Bankrupt?Andru Edwards on YouTubeJon Rettinger on YouTubeSupport the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we go over all the big announcements from Apple’s iPhone 11 launch event. Andru was in Cupertino for the event and gives his hands-on impressions of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, and we discuss the meaning of the “Pro” naming scheme for the iPhone and tech products in general. There’s also a new Apple Watch Series 5 (finally sporting an always-on display!) and a couple of new finishes, and Apple has seemingly set up Apple TV+ to become the number one streaming video service in the world in the next 12 months - we show you the math! SPONSOR: National Car Rental. Go National. Go Like a Pro. Links Mentioned in the Show: Hands on with iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro What if Apple Went Bankrupt? Apple Watch Series 5: Top 5 Features Geared Up on YouTube Andru Edwards on YouTube Jon Rettinger on YouTube Support the show: http://youtube.com/gearlive/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we take a look at the entire history of Apple’s “One More Thing” announcements, starting from the first one in 1999 all the way to the latest in 2017. Which ones were worthy of being a “One More Thing,” and which were a bust? We give you our opinion! We also give our predictions for what the “One More Thing” might be at next week’s Apple Event. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is back, and we talk about how Samsung addressed all the issues. Finally, we talk about the new Porsche Taycan, Andru's Tesla Model 3, and Jon’s next car! SPONSOR: National Car Rental. Go National. Go Like a Pro. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW 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.

Sara Dietschy joins us in this episode as we talk about our predictions for the Apple iPhone 11 event. We also talk about our first handheld game consoles from back in the day, the problems with the MacBook Pro, do a deep dive on all the new cameras that were announced last week, and talk about what it's like behind the scenes of being a content creator. SPONSOR: National Car Rental. Go National. Go like a Pro. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW 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.