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… Read More
Stanford University has long been a Mecca for techno-optimists, a place where innovation, student idealism, and the tech elite converge. But Stanford’s 2019 commencement address struck a more sober tone,… Read More
Apple today unveiled an operating system designed specifically for iPad, a move that positions the company’s signature tablets to better compete with low-cost laptops in an era where the lines… Read More
This week on the Geared Up podcast we have a couple of big leaks out of Apple that give us a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming iOS… Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to Apple on Monday that other big tech companies are no doubt watching closely. The justices voted 5-4 to allow a class action… Read More
There’s a common theme running through the spring season of developer conferences and tech events: trust and privacy. With the tech industry facing a backlash from consumers and regulators, tech… Read More
The Google I/O 2019 keynote took place this week, and I bring you a recap of the news, including my thoughts on the newly announced Google Pixel 3a and Pixel… Read More
What happened to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold? On this episode of Geared Up, I bring you a look at the device from teaser all the way through… Read More
Apple delivered higher-than-expected earnings and revenues for the second quarter, sending the company’s stock up more than 5 percent in after-hours trading. As expected, the company’s services segment posted strong… Read More
Phone, keys, wallet. Oh, and AirPods. It’s happened to me, and I bet it’s happened to you too. The trio of daily accessories I stuff into my pockets has become… Read More
Apple’s use of Amazon Web Services has increased over the past few years and is now projected to hit $360 million this year, according to a report. CNBC reported Monday… Read More
Silicon Valley is filled with plenty of characters and superstar CEOs. But Apple CEO Tim Cook is easily one of the steadiest performers and likely the most under-the-radar of the… Read More
Apple has cancelled the long-awaited AirPower wireless charging mat. For our newest Geared Up podcast, I go over what went wrong and why it was an uphill battle from the… Read More
Amazon is taking on Apple with its own version of AirPods. Bloomberg reported Thursday that Amazon is developing earbuds that will come with Alexa built-in and be available as early… Read More
Amazon is hiring 800 new tech workers in Austin and expanding into a new 145,000-square foot office in the Texas city. On Thursday, the company announced plans to grow its… Read More
Apple unveiled a magazine subscription service, a new Apple TV+ streaming service, an Apple Arcade gaming service, and a new Apple Card digital credit card at an event Monday morning… Read More
The massive power of technology companies has been a hot topic among politicians. The most recent example was Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s proposed changes to how big tech companies like Amazon and… Read More
Apple hired ex-Microsoft exec and entrepreneur Sam Jadallah to lead its smart home initiatives, CNBC reported. Jadallah founded high-priced smart lock startup Otto, which shut down at the end of… Read More
They’re gonna love this one at the Apple Genius Bar. A New York professor took a stroll down memory lane on Twitter over the weekend after discovering a decades-old Apple… Read More
It was not the project that Mark Campbell had been dreaming about. “It was actually Mason Bates, the composer, who suggested the idea of Steve Jobs as an opera,” recalled… Read More
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, prompting speculation about the… Read More
In this episode of Geared Up, Andru Edwards and I discuss the FaceTime bug that allowed iPhone users to eavesdrop on the person they called, reports of a new gaming… Read More
Apple reported all-time record profits for its fiscal first quarter, which included the holiday season, following a month of speculation after CEO Tim Cook warned investors that revenues would slow.… Read More
Did you know Seattle Opera is getting ready to put on a show all about the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs? The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs opens Feb. 23. In advance of… Read More
Microsoft Office 365 has made its long-anticipated debut on Apple’s Mac App Store. As first announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference last year, albeit a little later than the promised… Read More
Apple CEO Tim Cook lowered guidance for his company’s first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, writing a letter to investors that cited China’s weakening economy and trade tensions with the U.S. as… Read More
The Google Assistant finished tops among the digital brains that power smart speakers in an extensive Q&A test, answering nearly 88 percent of queries correctly. The test by Minnesota venture… Read More
Microsoft ended the week with the title of the most-valuable company in the U.S., pulling ahead of Apple Friday afternoon at the close of the stock market after days of… Read More
Apple is making its Apple Music service available on Amazon Echo devices in a surprising new partnership between two rivals in the voice arena. The Apple Music integration will arrive… Read More