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Incredible AR Glasses, CES Craziness, and Jon is Switching to Android?! Jan 21, 2020

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CES 2020 is in the books, and Andru and Jon have some thoughts on the tech and gadgets they saw at the world’s biggest consumer electronics trade show - TVs, augmented reality glasses, and even the ability to deploy a security drone from your backyard! In addition, Jon is going to be making the leap from iPhone to Android, and we explain why - will he be able to stick to it this time?

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Configuring the new Mac Pro, Xbox Series X Announced! Dec 18, 2019

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Andru Edwards goes through his Mac Pro configuration build, and talks about his multiple missteps in ordering Apple’s most powerful computer to date, Microsoft officially announced the Xbox Series X game console, which will be released in late 2020 to start the next-generation of gaming, T-Mobile has launched a nationwide 5G network, and more!

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Switching from Android to iOS & Giving Amazon the Keys to my Smart Home! w/ Special Guests Kevin Nether & Dan Barbera Dec 12, 2019

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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!

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Riding in Tesla's Cybertruck, & Samsung Tech Day w/ Special Guests Ben Sullins & Jim Elliott Nov 26, 2019

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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!

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The New 16-inch MacBook Pro, & the Motorola RAZR nostalgia is real! Nov 19, 2019

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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!

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AirPods Pro review, foldable Motorola RAZR, and the Pixel 4's Shortcomings Nov 15, 2019

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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!

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AirPods Pro & The Mystery of the 16" MacBook Pro w/ Special Guest Rene Ritchie Nov 06, 2019

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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.

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Why is the Google Pixel 4 So...Weird? Oct 31, 2019

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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!

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Redesigned MacBook Pros & New iPad Pros Incoming! Sep 25, 2019

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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.

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Hands-on with iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro, but What Does Pro Mean? Sep 17, 2019

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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!

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