Geared Up

The History of Apple’s “One More Thing,” and What’s It’s Next Big Surprise?

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Predictions for the Upcoming iPhone Event, with Guest Sara Dietschy

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 cons...

iPhone 11 Dream Features, Streaming Subscription Services Landscape, and a New Co-Host Appears!

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Switching from iPhone to Note 10; iPhone Pro is Coming Next Month

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+, and I bring you my hands-on impressions of the device - we also talk with Todd Bishop abo...

New Nintendo Switch Consoles, Apple Kills the MacBook, & Galaxy Note 10 Rumors!

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nintendo has announced not one, but two updates to the Nintendo Switch line of consoles - the Nintendo Switch Lite, and a refreshed Nintendo Switch wi...

The Death of the Xbox, Amazon Prime Day Tips, & Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Rumors!

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation consoles headed toward certain doom with the advent of game streaming platforms like Project xCloud and Go...

Microsoft's Mystery Folding Surface, New Nintendo Switch Mini, and Apple vs. Spotify!

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft is working on a secret foldable Surface tablet that will run Android apps and iCloud services! Nintendo is ready to release a new smaller ve...

The Insane Apple Mac Pro, Huge Xbox Announcements from E3, and a Hot Smart Home Product!

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Apple announced an insane new Mac Pro computer, alongside a 6K Pro XDR display, at WWDC 2019. Is the Mac Pro and Pro display worth a combined $11,000 ...

Apple Shows Us What's Next for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch!

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It was a huge week for 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....

Huge Apple Leaks, Tesla Model 3, New MacBook Pros, and more!

01 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Google Pixel 3a Impressions, iOS 13 Leaked Features

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

The Samsung Galaxy Fold Delay Saga

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Apple cancels AirPower, Top 5 HomeKit Smart Devices!

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Looking at Apple TV+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade and more!

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Apple unveiled a host of new services at their March 25th event this week (be sure to check out our full wrap-up video of the Apple event!), and we ta...

Apple's Big Week of Hardware Releases

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Apple released 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 ...

Foldable phones: more than a fad?

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Geared Up, our consumer electronics podcast and video show, we talk about the newly unveiled foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and...

Amazon buying Eero; Apple AirPod rumors

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does Amazon want with Eero? The tech giant's deal to acquire the mesh WiFi networking company is the latest sign of its smart home ambitions, pro...

Geared Up: Apple's FaceTime bug + Super Bowl TVs

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about the Apple FaceTime bug that has become a privacy black eye for the company. We also talk about best TVs for Super Bowl, and lo...

Sonos meets IKEA, iPhone Smart Battery Case, Echo Wall Clock

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we introduce the new Geared Up co-host Starla Sampaco as we talk about the new iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR Smart Battery Case review and if ...

Craziest products of the year

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A voice-activated microwave. A smart toilet. And a flamethrower ... not. Those products represent a handful of the highlights for our Geared Up gadget...

The Alexa Microwave cooks our lunch

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon's new Alexa Microwave is perhaps the strangest new device from the tech giant. We've been testing it at the GeekWire office, and on this episod...

Tech Holiday Gift Guide: 2018

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the holiday season, and along with festive Amazon packaging and never-ending carols, that means its time to buy holiday gifts! This week on Geare...

Bonus episode: Keurig cocktails?

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Geared Up crew is busy preparing for our annual Tech Holiday Gift Guide this week, but one headline did catch our attention: Keurig, the maker of ...

Samsung's foldable smartphone

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung gave a first (very dark) glimpse of its new foldable smartphone, the Galaxy F, this week. Our hosts are divided on whether the phone is a usef...

The iPhone XR

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Yet another iPhone is coming out this week -- the iPhone XR. This phone has less flashy features and high-end specs than its siblings, the XS and XS M...

The Regginator! Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Reggie Fils-Aime isn't just the President of Nintendo of America: He's also the namesake of more than his fair share of memes. In this interview with ...

How Ring is reinventing home security

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the GeekWire Summit! Ring CEO and Founder Jamie Siminoff started the company with a vision to reinvent home security using connected doorbel...

iPhone XS Max hands-on

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The new iPhones are here! We go hands-on with the new iPhone XS Max on this week's show and get Andru's review of the new phone. Spoiler: He can't thi...

Alexa in your microwave

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon will reportedly be announcing several new Alexa devices in the coming weeks, including a microwave with the AI voice assistant built-in. Will t...

Apple-palooza! New iPhones + Apple Watch

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple unveiled three new iPhones, the new Apple Watch Series 4 and a ton more at a special event today. We tell you everything you need to know o...

Unprecedented smartphone leaks

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week brought one of the biggest iPhone leaks ever, giving us a look into official Apple photos of the upcoming iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4...

Is Xbox All Access a good deal?

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft announced a strange new subscription-style plan for Xbox this week, called All Access. It basically bundles existing gaming subscriptions wi...

Alexa and Cortana: BFFs?

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We finally got our hands on the much-hyped integration between Amazon smart assistant Alexa and Microsoft's counterpart, Cortana. And we'd say they're...

Galaxy Note 9 Hands-on

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we go hands-on for a full review of the new Galaxy Note 9. It's a super high-end device, with a hefty price tag, but the storage, battery l...

Galaxy Note 9 and Surface Go

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung is releasing its next top-tier phone this week: The Galaxy Note 9. We'll tell you what we know about the device and take a look at mock-ups of...

Lenovo Smart Display hands-on

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Geared Up is back after a break, and we're jumping in with a hands-on to the first Echo Show competitor: Lenovo's Smart Display, powered by the Google...

Best tech of 2018 (so far)

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're halfway through 2018, and that means it's time for our mid-year technology roundup. On this episode, we dig into three of our favorite new piece...

Hands-on with the Fire TV Cube

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Alexa...

Extra: Google Podcasts App

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google finally released a native podcast app, and we're pumped. We tell you about its unique features, how it competes with other apps and Google...

E3's biggest games

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

iOS 12 hands-on

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

iOS, Apple Watch, Siri, Oh my! Apple just wrapped up its annual Worldwide Developers Conference and this show is all about the new features the compan...

Alexa Inside: Using Amazon's assistant on PC

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Geared Up is off this week, but co-host Todd Bishop has been hard at work reviewing the new Acer Spin 5, the first laptop to have Alexa built in. It's...

Mysterious new smartphone from Red

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

High-end camera maker Red unveiled a mysterious new smartphone this week, and Geared Up co-host Andru Edwards was there for the hands-on experience. H...

Lenovo Mirage Solo vs. Oculus Go hands-on

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two portable virtual reality headsets launched onto the stage in the past weeks: The highly affordable and convenient Oculus Go and the more sophistic...

Tech Spotlight: Nokia Health and ThinkPad X1

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we take a deep dive into two technologies that co-hosts Andru Edwards and Todd Bishop have been using lately. Andru gives us his take...

Oculus Go: The future of VR?

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Oculus Go sprang onto shelves in a surprise launch Tuesday. Is the lower-power, portable VR headset the future of virtual reality? We debate on th...

The HomePod bust

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's HomePod smart speaker has been out for a while now — and it's clear the device is struggling in a competitive smart speaker market....

'Locked into Greatness'

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How should gadget fans think about privacy? Andru, for one, says growing concerns about data privacy with Amazon, Google and Facebook will be a boon f...

Can Apple catch up in education?

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple announced a new $299 iPad aimed at schools this week, along with tons of other education products -- but will they give the company the edg...

Apple in the classroom

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple announced a mysterious education event, hosted at a high school in Chicago. Is the company aiming to make a comeback in the education technology...

Hands on with the Galaxy S9

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

New phones from Sony and Samsung?

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Is Apple canceling the iPhone X?

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The tech behind Amazon Go

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon Go, which opened Monday, is the convenience store version of Amazon.com: A store with no checkout lines that automatically tracks everything&nb...

Google's answer to the Echo Show

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Live from CES: Voice assistant mania

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, gia...

The iPhone Battery Scandal

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The best tech of 2017

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

‘Uncarrier’ TV

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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, alo...

Shazam! Apple's $400M acquisition

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

Holiday gadget disappointments

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited about a lot of gadgets this gift-giving season, but this week we learned some of them won’t make it home in time for the hol...

Tech holiday gift guide

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are just around the corner, and there are tons of gadgets that would make the perfect gift. From kid’s gaming to practical gadgets ...

Amazon's smart camera

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon's Cloud Cam is the company's first smart home camera, but can it shape up to a tough field of competition? Plus, we debate the pros and cons of...

Xbox One X hands-on review

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft launched the most powerful gaming console ever on Tuesday. But is it really worth $500? We’ve been testing the Xbox One X for over a w...

Xbox One X — first look

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We got our hands on the Xbox One X before the console’s release. We can’t say much yet, but there are definitely some noteworthy features....

Play ball! A 'smart' game ball

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most tech is designed to attract your attention, sit you down in front of a screen and keep you there. Not this gadget. The Play Impossible Gameball i...

Alexa hits the road

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon and Garmin have teamed up to bring Alexa into any car on the road with a tiny windshield device. Plus, Andru has a bone to pick with the new wa...

First take on the Google Pixel 2

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Google announced a bunch of new hardware today, including the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, a Pixelbook laptop, two new smarthome devices and a tiny, AI-fue...

Is there an Echo in here?

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Yes -- several, in fact! In a classic surprise move, Amazon announced half-dozen new Echo devices on Wednesday. Some of them seem useful, inexpensive ...

Google's Nest takes on smart home security

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nest, a Google-owned smart device company, announced tons of new products this week and when you put them all together, you can make a smart home secu...

Geared Up: The iPhone X

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Apple *finally* revealed its new iPhone lineup, after what feels like a year of hype, leaks and rumors. It's premium device: The iPhone X (as in the r...

Alexa and Cortana are hooking up

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon and Microsoft announced a surprise partnership this week: their smart assistants Alexa and Cortana are now buddies and can call on each other t...

All about the new Galaxy Note 8

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Galaxy unveiled its newest luxury phone in New York on Wednesday. Geared Up co-host Andru Edwards was at the event and phones in to give us his impres...

Massive leak reveals iPhone 8 specs

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Apple accidentally leaked tons of information on the next iPhone this week. So what do we know about the much anticipated smartphone? Plus, we review ...

Geared Up Trivia: Win an Echo Show!

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Think you know your tech trivia? We’ll put it to the test on this short-but-sweet episode of Geared Up. Listen for a chance to win an Echo Show,...

Smart home gadgets 101

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Smart home tech is giving us more control than ever over the places we live, from AI-fueled thermostats to voice-controlled lighting. In this special ...

Back from the dead: Galaxy Note, Nokia, and MS paint

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It was a strange news week. Two smartphones came back from the virtual graveyard: the Galaxy Note and the Nokia smartphone. Plus, Microsoft announced ...

Hands-on with the first Alexa-native smartphone

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The HTC U11 might not be making as many splashes as the Samsung Galaxy S8, but there’s one reason this Android smartphone stands out: It’s...

Amazon Prime Day: Is it really a good deal?

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Day has become the biggest single sale on the internet, but are the savings really worth the hype? Andru runs down all the deals he found, but T...

Geared Up: Best tech of 2017 so far

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

2017 is halfway done, and this week on Geared Up we’re counting down our favorite gadgets and services from the first half of the year. Find out...

Echo Show: Hands-on with Amazon's first touch-screen Alexa device

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon is making yet another foray into the smart home with the Echo Show, its first touch-screen Alexa device. We get our hands on some of the first ...

Hands on with Microsoft's new Surface Laptop and the new iPad Pro

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft is getting into the hardware business in a big way, and its new Surface Laptop is poised to compete with the likes of the MacBook Pro and ot...

Microsoft's Xbox One X: Andru's take from E3

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of the year -- E3, the United State’s biggest video game conference, is in full swing and the first day was all about Xbox....

Apple's WWDC: Everything you need to know

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

iPads, iMacs, HomePods, oh my! Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference set off a flurry of news from the tech giant this week, including...

Testing T-Mobile Digits and debating Comcast's gigabit service

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Comcast is taking the plunge with a new gigabit internet service. But is it worth it? We debate on this week’s episode of Geared Up. Plus, we te...

Microsoft launches new Surface Pro and Nintendo goes on a roadtrip

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft ups the ante on its Surface line with another new model: the Surface Pro. Plus, Nintendo announces a summer road trip to capitalize on the S...

Smart assistants on steroids

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Google, Alexa, Cortana, oh my! It’s been a week full of competing smart assistant news from Google, Amazon and even Microsoft. We break it all d...

Hand-on review of the all-electric Chevy Bolt

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode of Geared Up is all about electric transportation. Join Todd and GeekWire contributor Tim Ellis as they take a ride in Tim&r...

Living an 'unlimited' life -- A new look at wireless data plans

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Five years ago, GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop shared his experience about deciding to drop his unlimited AT&T data plan. Things have change...

What's the point of the Echo Look? Plus, hands on with the Galaxy S8

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon unveiled a puzzling new device this week: The Echo Look, an Alexa-powered speaker that comes with a camera and lighting. It's marketed as a fas...

New iPhone rumors, SNES classic edition and Facebook VR chat

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 tak...

Games, games, games!

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Xfinity mobile, YouTube TV and hands on with Apple Clips

07 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just in case Xfinity doesn't offer enough services, the cable and internet providor is making the leap into another industry: wireless phone service. ...

Is the S8 the next revolution in smartphones?

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ev...

A flood of new Apple devices and features

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 Watch...

The success of the Switch, fast food goes high tech, and more

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The new Xbox Game Pass and the future of smartphone design

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Hands on with the Nintendo Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Apple Music's new TV deals and a PC the size of an iPhone

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

A smart helmet, some smart shades, and wireless earbuds

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 rev...