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2023-04-13 22:13
The Samsung S95C OLED TV, a game-changer in home entertainment that brings the cinematic experience right into your living room! In this video, we'll dive into the cutting-edge QD-OLED techn… Read More
2023-03-04 20:24
Mobile World Congress 2023, the biggest event for the mobile industry, took place in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2. The event showcased some of the most innovative and exciting tre… Read More
2023-03-04 19:40
TikTok is known for its fun and creative filters and effects that allow users to transform their appearance and express themselves. However, one of its filters has been causing a lot of ba… Read More
2023-03-04 17:36
Imagine this: You’re at a bar with your friends, enjoying a drink and chatting. You take out your iPhone to check something and enter your passcode. You don’t notice the person… Read More
2023-02-20 07:24
Meta has announced a new subscription service called Meta Verified, and it's causing a stir across social media. This feature is designed to increase authenticity and security on both Face… Read More
2023-02-19 04:49
Level up with the latest in consumer electronics and gadgets and join almost 30,000 other readers with Circuit Breaker, our free email newsletter that's all about the hottest tech.
Sub… Read More
2023-02-18 04:13
We're living in a time where AI anxiety is at an all-time high. Predictions about the AI singularity are being thrown around like confetti, and recent reports about Microsoft's new Bing sear… Read More
2023-02-10 20:35
In this episode I talk to Apple about the design process of Apple Silicon, the M2 chip, the M2 Max MacBook Pro, the M2 Pro Mac mini, and more. These are some of the most powerful and innovat… Read More
2023-02-08 05:21
I spent the day at Microsoft today for the unveiling of the new Bing: a chat-based search engine that can do more than just answer search queries.
Bing is now a conversational agent that… Read More
2021-04-20 02:51
This article is sponsored by Purple.
Today we’re taking a look at the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 mattress and the work that Purple has done for their mattresses in general, all with… Read More
2020-07-28 20:46
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 a… Read More
2020-06-26 20:24
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 Bloomber… Read More
2020-06-15 20:08
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 t… Read More
2020-06-09 19:16
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 viewe… Read More
2020-06-02 19:02
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 Ocu… Read More
2020-05-28 17:02
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 tech… Read More
Geared Up: Hot New Apple Watch Features Coming To WatchOS 7 & More Apple Rumors W/ Guest Jon Prosser
2020-05-19 23:28
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 W… Read More
2020-05-19 23:28
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 W… Read More
2020-04-23 23:41
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 ch… Read More
2020-04-23 23:41
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 ch… Read More
2020-03-12 05:54
I had the opportunity to sit down with Jim Elliott, Corporate Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. at Samsung Tech Day last October. He runs Memory s… Read More
2020-01-31 00:49
Samsung flew me down to its annual Tech Day event so I could get an up-close look at the company’s latest announcements, including Samsung Semiconductor’s new mobile… Read More
2019-12-13 00:24
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 abo… Read More
2019-11-26 21:58
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 vehic… Read More
2019-11-19 21:49
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 R… Read More
2019-11-14 21:33
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 tim… Read More
2019-11-06 21:28
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, alon… Read More
2019-10-31 20:15
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… Read More
2019-09-25 20:09
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 shou… Read More
2019-09-17 20:03
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 an… Read More
2019-09-16 23:58
A lot of smart home tech that we see these days aims to reinvent common appliances in a way that takes advantage of all the sensors and connectivity that we have at our disposal. Enter Mol… Read More
2019-09-09 19:43
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. Whi… Read More
2019-09-04 18:23
On this week's Geared Up, 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 ba… Read More
2019-08-21 18:19
On this week's Geared Up, Apple's fall iPhone 11 announcement is just a few weeks away, and we talk about what our dream features for the device would be - what would make the perfect iPho… Read More
2019-08-19 05:44
On this week's Geared Up, I go over my Samsung Galaxy Note 10 review impressions after spending a week with the device. I also talk with Todd Bishop about wanting to switch away… Read More
2019-07-20 08:14
On this week's Geared Up, we talk about the two new Nintendo Switch consoles that were announced this past week - the Nintendo Switch Lite and the Nintendo Switch with refreshed battery. I… Read More
2019-07-15 16:47
It's Amazon Prime Day across the world, and as promised, here are some of the best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals you can get! I will update this list throughout the day:
TECH DEALS
Ecobee… Read More
2019-07-05 18:39
On this week's Geared Up, we talk about the upcoming Amazon Prime Day, celebrating Amazon's 25th anniversary. I bring you my tips on finding the best Prime Day deals, while naming a couple… Read More
2019-07-01 17:57
TCL, America's fastest-growing TV brand, is celebrating National Cut the Cord Day by giving away 7 huge prize packages - all featuring its fantastic line of smart 4K Roku TVs. Each day, be… Read More
2019-06-27 03:27
This week on Geared Up, we talk about the latest rumors say that Microsoft is working on a new secret new foldable Surface tablet device that will be able to run Android apps and… Read More
2019-06-18 22:15
E3 2019 is in the books, and Microsoft Xbox came out swinging! In this episode of Geared Up, we talk about all the big announcements coming out of the Xbox E3 keynote.
First up, Project S… Read More
2019-06-07 18:27
It was a huge news week in the world of Apple, as the company took the stage at WWDC 2019 to show the world what's coming next for all of its major software platforms. In this episode of G… Read More
2019-06-03 18:04
The iPad now gets its own dedicated version of iOS, which Apple is calling iPadOS - here are some of the highlight iPadOS features, announced during WWDC 2019:
You can now pin widgets to… Read More
2019-06-03 17:05
During today's WWDC 2019 keynote, Apple announced iOS 13, the next major release of its major mobile operating system platform.
iOS 13 is even faster and performance has been tuned across… Read More
2019-06-01 19:26
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This week we have a couple of big leaks out of Apple that give us a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming iOS 13 and macOS 10.15, including the impending death… Read More
2019-05-09 00:16
The Google I/O 2019 keynote took place yesterday, and I bring you a recap of the news, including my thoughts on the newly announced Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL mid-range smartphones. W… Read More
2019-05-02 22:09
What happened to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold? I bring you a look at the device from teaser all the way through to the delay - find out about the launch and the missteps of the fi… Read More
2019-04-29 19:47
I often spend time talking about smart homes and amazing smart home tech, voice assistants, and other ways to use new digital technology to control and manage your home from the palm of yo… Read More
2019-04-03 17:43
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… Read More
2019-03-29 18:26
Apple unveiled a host of new services at their March 25th event this week (be sure to check out my full wrap-up video of the Apple event!), and we take a look at each one in this episode o… Read More
2019-03-25 18:57
Apple finally unveiled details about its subscription video streaming service, Apple TV+, at its It's Show Time Apple Event today. There were several components to the Apple TV+ announceme… Read More
2019-03-25 18:10
During today's It's Show Time Apple Event, Apple showed off its new video game service - Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade is a game subscription service that provides users with access to over 1… Read More
2019-03-25 17:42
During today's It's Show Time Apple Event, the company announced Apple Card, a brand new credit card that promises to change the way consumers work with credit cards. Apple says it is focu… Read More
2019-03-25 17:16
During today's It's Show Time Apple Event, the company unveiled Apple News+, an all-you-can-eat subscription news service that gives you unlimited access to newspapers and magazines. Apple… Read More
2019-03-23 16:05
This week Apple announced 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 reveale… Read More
2019-03-13 18:50
Check out my Serena Shades review - these are smart shades for smart homes that have been installed here in my home, and in this episode of Geared Up I bring you my thoughts. I use Se… Read More
2019-01-30 20:19
In this episode of Geared Up, Andru Edwards and Starla Sampaco discuss the FaceTime bug that allowed iPhone users to eavesdrop on the person they called, reports of a new gaming subsc… Read More
2019-01-15 23:32
As part of CES 2019, I spent a lot of time with Panasonic (they were one of our sponsors this year,) checking out a bunch of their current and future tech innovations. We shot a video that t… Read More
2018-12-13 22:54
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ManCaveMovieNight #CollectiveBias
If you're looking for a couple of great movie… Read More
2018-10-16 07:04
The Vizio E-Series is a budget-priced television set, but don’t let the great price fool you. The E-Series has one of the displays in terms of image quality that you’ll find fo… Read More
2018-07-25 21:57
There've been a lot of options for toy drones over the years, and you may think that they're all pretty much the same. At first glance, that's understandable since they typically lack the… Read More
2018-06-27 17:40
Amazon is trying to get its Alexa voice assistant into as many homes as possible. Its latest offering: The Fire TV Cube, which essentially turns any TV into a smart TV with Alexa voice con… Read More
2018-06-13 17:23
E3, the biggest gaming convention in the U.S., started with a bang this week. Geared Up co-host Andru Edwards is down in Los Angeles for the show and on this episode, we run down the big gam… Read More
2018-06-04 17:10
During today's WWDC 2018 keynote, Apple announced the next generation of its mobile software in iOS 12. Here are the biggest points of news for iOS 12:
PERFORMANCE
Apple is doubling down… Read More
2018-06-04 17:09
At its WWDC 2018 keynote, Apple announced tvOS 12. Here's what's new!
Dolby Atmos support for Apple TV is coming
Free Dolby Atmos upgrades for any content you own that gets the newer sound… Read More
2018-06-04 17:09
At WWDC 2018, Apple announced the next version of its desktop operating system for Macs, macOS Mojave. Here's what's new!
MACOS MOJAVE FEATURES
Apple starts by showing off a new Dark Mod… Read More
2018-06-04 17:08
During it's WWDC 2018, Apple announced watchOS 5, it's next generation software for the Apple Watch. Here's what's new!
HEALTH AND FITNESS
In watchOS 5, you can challenge any friend to a… Read More
2018-05-30 19:00
I've teamed up with Huawei to give away a Mate 10 Pro smartphone for Father's Day! The Huawei Mate 10 Pro features impeccable build quality, the 6-inch Huawei FullView display, the Mate 10… Read More
Mysterious New Smartphone From Camera Maker Red And Getting Hyped For The Tesla Model 3 - Geared Up!
2018-05-23 01:56
The Geared Up Giveaway is back! We're giving Geared Up subscribers the chance to win an Oculus Go headset. See the bottom of this post for details on how to enter the giveaway.
High-end cam… Read More
2018-05-17 16:11
The Geared Up Giveaway is back! We're giving Geared Up subscribers the chance to win an Oculus Go headset. See the bottom of this post for details on how to enter the giveaway.
The VR hyp… Read More
2018-05-11 01:49
On our Geared Up podcast, we cover all the breaking tech and gadget news of the week. But on this episode, we take a step back and put the spotlight on two technologies that Co-hosts Andru E… Read More
2018-05-03 01:51
Oculus Go, a new VR headset from the Facebook-owned company, sprang onto shelves in a surprise launch Tuesday. It's lower-powered than existing headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, bu… Read More
2018-04-27 19:14
Earlier this week, Samsung invited me to spend a day in Vegas to attend CinemaCon, where the company was announcing it’s line of Samsung Onyx 4K LED movie theater displays. CinemaCon… Read More
2018-04-19 20:18
Apple’s HomePod smart speaker is struggling in the competitive smart home market, according to a new report. What led to its demise, and what can Apple do to get back into the smart sp… Read More
2018-04-06 20:40
How should gadget fans think about privacy? Geared Up cohost Andru Edwards, for one, says growing concerns about data privacy will be a boon for Apple and other companies that don’t ba… Read More
2018-02-14 10:46
Tidal Force has jumped into the headphone arena with a pair of planar magnetic headphones, aimed at providing better sound than typical driver-based models which follow the loudspeaker mod… Read More
2018-02-14 10:15
A few weeks ago, I produced a video giving you a look at Shuffle and both its Shuffle app and upcoming Shuffle PrivateLine app (embedded below) while outlining the massive privacy implicat… Read More
2018-01-28 18:49
Super Bowl season is upon us, and it's generally a good time to grab a great deal on a new TV that you can show off during the Big Game. This year is no different, and if you're looking to… Read More
2017-12-18 04:58
The Mega Smartphone Giveaway!
Welcome to our MEGA Smartphone Giveaway! We are giving away three of the best smartphones of 2017 to celebrate the end of the year, and this is your opportuni… Read More
2017-11-23 00:39
As I waited in the lobby at Capital One in Seattle, a group of well-dressed, inquisitive 13-year-olds arrived - joking, laughing, all while keeping their voices down in order to mind their… Read More
2017-11-22 01:20
Here's the first piece of the new home theater setup video I am working on - the TV I am using is the LG OLED C7. Also, since a few people asked, here are the best Black Friday 2017 TV deals… Read More
2017-10-20 22:36
Gallery: ZTE Tempo X Smartphone Giveaway!
ZTE Tempo X Smartphone Giveaway! originally appeared on Gear Live on Fri, Octob… Read More
2017-09-30 17:48
Gallery: Holiday Top Tech with Best Buy: Nintendo Switch!
Continue reading Holiday Top Tech with Best Buy: Nintendo Switch!… Read More
2017-09-14 06:03
Season 4 of HBO's popular Silicon Valley show is now available, and we've got a trio of Blu-ray sets to give away! Three winners will walk away with copies of Silicon Valley Season 4. Seas… Read More
2017-06-29 22:46
In the world of KitchenAid mixers there’s something new and sleek. The company sent over its new KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 quart mixer, and as someone who likes to get down in the k… Read More
2017-06-28 17:01
Here in the middle of 2017, managing your content across your various devices is a problem that is pretty much solved, thanks to the various cloud services we can tap into. These basically… Read More
2017-05-17 08:07
As a follow-up to the Gears of War 4 custom Xbox One S console that I showed you the other day, here's a look at the limited edition Gears of War 4 Xbox One Elite Wireless controller! T… Read More
2017-04-20 21:46
I’ve never been one to enjoy alcoholic beverages, but when Best Buy asked if I wanted to try out the Ullo Wine Purifier and I looked up what the gadget professes to be able to do… Read More
2017-04-06 01:32
Best Buy has a massive remodeling sales event going on, offering tremendous deals on kitchen appliances, and it includes some great discounts on LG home appliances! Best Buy makes it ea… Read More
2017-04-02 01:32
Best Buy has a massive remodeling sales event going on, offering tremendous deals on Samsung kitchen appliances, and I've got my eye on a couple in that hot black steel color myself! Be… Read More
2017-03-16 18:12
The future of music is streaming - whether that means streaming from a service like Spotify, Apple Music, or Google Play Music, or streaming your local library throughout your home to v… Read More
2017-01-26 07:31
The LG V20 is the latest flagship smartphone from LG, focused on amazing photography and best-in-class sound. There's a lot to like about the LG V20, and I'm here to share what I thin… Read More
2017-01-26 06:51
Email overload is real, and I am here to save you with the help of Sanebox! This is my Sanebox review - I've been a hardcore Sanebox fan for over 5 years, and it helps me stay on top of… Read More
2017-01-26 06:51
In this episode we discuss the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus headphone situation. What's the best iPhone 7 headphones solution for you? Austin Creed from Up Up Down Down joins me in this d… Read More
2017-01-26 01:20
Microsoft has released the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 limited edition console, and I think it's the most impressive game console release to date from a design perspective. I give you a l… Read More
2017-01-26 01:06
If you've ever wished that you could add storage to your iPhone, now you can with the Nulaxy USB Flash Drive. This portable flash drive has a USB connector on one side, and a Lightning… Read More
2017-01-26 00:45
Pretty much every PC has a horrible built-in microphone, so if you are looking to do Skype chats, podcast recordings, Twitch streaming, dictation, or anything else that requires great a… Read More
2017-01-26 00:21
The jet black iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 is obviously hot, while the black iPhone 7 is super stealthy and subdued. But which color is better? I battle Austin Creed from UpUpDownDown in… Read More
2017-01-25 01:03
In this episode of Budget Tech Buys, I give you a look at the fantastic Francois et Mimi Hydrolix #Waterproof #Bluetooth speaker! Let's see how it holds up to playing music from the iPh… Read More
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