Geared Up

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The state of digital music streams, what really happened to the Note 7, and more Mar 21, 2017

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This week on GearedUp, we dive into the details of Samsung's Note 7 combustion issue and the future of the company's phones. We also discuss the surprising new investor in Tidal, the Jay Z-owned music streaming service, and the massive growth of digital streaming.

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Nintendo Switch deep dive Mar 21, 2017

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Last week, we finally got a release date for the long-awaited Nintendo Switch, the Japanese company's first console since the not-so-popular WiiU was released in 2012. In this week's episode of GearedUp, we debate the pros and cons of the new console and take a deep dive into the tech that fuels its many moving parts.

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GearedUp reviews the top 10 gadgets from CES Mar 21, 2017

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Automated cars, delivery drones on wheels, and laptops with wings. Join Andru Edwards and Todd Bishop as they review their top 10 gadgets -- as well as some gripes -- from this year's CES.

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Best devices of 2016 Mar 21, 2017

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From glitzy laptops to humble storage devices, we feature some of the best consumer technologies of 2016 on this year-end episode, featuring picks from Gear Live's Andru Edwards, co-host of our new Geared Up weekly podcast.

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Hands on with Apple's AirPods Mar 21, 2017

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This week on GearedUp, the new weekly show from GeekWire and Andru Edwards, we go hands on with Apple's new $159 AirPods, the wireless earbuds that sync across your Apple devices via iCloud. Plus, the week's top consumer technology news: Pokemon Go on Apple Watch, iPhone 7S and 8 rumors, and an update on Super Mario Run.

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Hands on with Super Mario Run Mar 21, 2017

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Nintendo released its first Mario game for smartphones and tablets today, Super Mario Run, available for $9.99 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. But what's it like to play? Andru Edwards joined us to play the game live today on the show we're now calling Geared Up, a weekly podcast and Facebook Live show from GeekWire and GearLive, featuring the latest news in consumer electronics and video games, plus hands-on time with the hottest tech gadgets and gear.

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Up close with Google Home and Snap Spectacles Mar 21, 2017

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Can Google Home take on Amazon Echo? Can Snapchat get you to wear a pair of goofy glasses? We ponder both of those questions this week, as we go hand-on with two of the most interesting devices to hit the market in recent weeks. Plus, our take on the upcoming Nintendo Switch after it was featured on The Tonight Show. Andru Edwards of Gear Live is back for this regular episode, featuring the latest news in consumer electronics and video games, plus hands-on time with the hottest tech gadgets and gear.

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Holiday tech survival tips and game picks Mar 21, 2017

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Did you score some deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Andru Edwards of Gear Live is back for his regular weekly episode with some tech tips for the rest of your holiday shopping, plus some of his favorite products and video games.

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Is the new MacBook Pro worth it? Mar 21, 2017

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Apple's new MacBook Pro comes with an eye-catching feature, a Touch Bar across the top of the keyboard that replaces the function keys with virtual buttons and sliders that change in context, depending on which program or app you're using at any given moment. But starting at $1799 for a 13-inch model with Touch Bar, is it really worth it? Andru Edwards of Gear Live joins us with a new MacBook Pro in this GeekWire podcast episode and video segment to give us his take.

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NES Classic Edition hands-on Mar 21, 2017

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We go hands-on with the NES Classic Edition console — the one that's selling out everywhere — with Andru Edwards of Gear Live. Plus, a discussion of Snapchat's new spectacles and the new Super Mario Run Game for iPhone and iPad.

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