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Google Wants You To Chat with Your TV Using Gemini AI
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Displays, Google, Home Entertainment,
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Google is upping the ante on smart TVs by giving Google TV a serious glow-up with far-field microphones and Gemini AI integration, announced at CES 2025. Soon, you won’t need to press a button or say “Hey Google”—just ask away. Want to know Disney’s latest movie releases or what beaches to hit in Asia this summer? Your TV’s got you. |
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Google isn’t alone in the AI-powered entertainment race—LG and Samsung are adding Microsoft’s Copilot to their TVs. It’s official: The TV arms race has shifted from screen resolution to making your TV your new best friend. |
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The WWE is kicking off 2025 with a seismic move: Monday Night Raw debuts on Netflix tonight at 8 p.m. ET, ushering in a new era for the wrestling juggernaut. WWE has promised a spectacle that rivals WrestleMania, and it’s clear they mean business. |
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The action unfolds at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome, marking its first wrestling event ever. Whether you’re a diehard fan or a casual viewer, tonight’s debut is a can’t-miss Netflix moment. |
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HBO Max is Out - Meet Max, Your New Streaming Obsession (Or Not?)
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Home Entertainment,
Just when you thought you had your subscriptions figured out, Warner Bros. Discovery is throwing a curveball by rebranding HBO Max to, simply, "Max." Why the change? Let's dig in and find out what this means for you, the loyal (and potentially confused) subscriber.
The rebranding move is a result of Warner Bros. Discovery blending content from Discovery+ and other new original series into their flagship streaming service. With this merger of media giants comes a fresh identity, distancing itself from the HBO brand that we've come to know and love.
Launching on May 23 in the U.S., Max promises to keep you glued to your screens with a whopping 40+ new titles and TV show seasons every month. Now, that's a lot of content! But is it all sunshine and rainbows for subscribers? Not quite.
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Samsung S95C: The OLED TV You Can’t Afford (to Ignore!)
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Displays, Features, Home Entertainment,
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 technology that combines the best of OLED and Samsung's QLED TVs, delivering bold contrast, dramatic sound, and vibrant colors that will blow you away.
We'll also take a closer look at the sleek Infinity One Design and the ultra-convenient Slim One Connect, which keeps your space clutter-free and modern-looking. If you're a movie buff or a gaming enthusiast, you'll definitely want to know about the Samsung S95C's impressive 4K Upscaling, the Neural Quantum Processor, and the range of gaming features that make this TV a top contender for smooth and responsive gameplay.
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Apple Changes the Mac Forever, iOS 14, and more w/ Guest Mark Gurman!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Wearables, Corporate News, Displays, Features, Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Smart Home, PC / Laptop,
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 Bloomberg, and has been reporting on Apple since he was 15 years old, breaking major news since the very beginning of his career. We talk about his biggest scoops, the business of breaking news, Apple’s AR & VR headset plans, and of course all the news coming out of WWDC - macOS 11, iOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
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- New AirPods Features Coming in iOS 14
- iPhone Finally Copies Android
- iPhone OS 1.1.3 Leak
- Mark Gurman on Bloomberg
- Geared Up on YouTube
- Jon Rettinger on YouTube
- Andru Edwards on YouTube
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Geared Up: The Future of Foldable Phones, & Apple’s Key Advantage w/ Guest Michael Fisher!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Features, Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Podcasts,
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 chip-making, and how the iPhone SE may be the ultimate iOS trojan horse. We’ve also talk about our favorite tech for getting through social isolation, and much more!
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- iPhone SE Unboxing & First Impressions
- iPhone SE Feature Overview
- OnePlus 8 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 10 Things Before Buying
- Geared Up on YouTube
- Jon Rettinger on YouTube
- Andru Edwards on YouTube
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Geared Up: Predictions for the Upcoming iPhone Event with Sara Dietschy
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Cameras, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment,
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 back in the day, the problems with the MacBook Pro, do a deep dive on all the new cameras that were announced last week, and talk about what it's like behind the scenes of being a content creator.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
- Geared Up on YouTube
- Jon Rettinger on YouTube
- Andru Edwards on YouTube
- That Creative Life Podcast with Sara Dietschy
- Sara Dietschy on YouTube
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Geared Up: iPhone 11 Dream Features, Streaming Subscription Services Landscape, and a New Co-Host Appears!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Home Entertainment, Product Reviews,
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 iPhone 11? We also go over the vast array of streaming services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ and how they fit into the landscape of Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and others, along with a way to combat subscription fatigue. We answer tons of listener Q&A - and the new Geared Up co-host is revealed!
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
- Geared Up on YouTube
- Jon Rettinger on YouTube
- Andru Edwards on YouTube
- How to Apply for the Apple Card
- Apple Card Features Explained
- Galaxy Note 10: Top 5 Features
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Best Amazon Prime Day 2019 Deals!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Hot Deals, Smart Home, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video, Video Games,
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 SmartThermostat $200 (save $50)
- Eero WiFi System $150 (save $200)
- 20% off Amazon Warehouse
- Braun Series 7 Smart Shaver $140 (save $60)
- SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSD card $44.99 (save $20.83)
- Microsoft Surface Headphones $189.99 (save $160)
- Oculus Go VR Headset $159 (save $40)
APPLE DEALS
- $250 off the latest iPad Pros
- Take $100 off Apple’s 128GB 9.7-inch iPad
- iPad Air $40 off
- iPad Mini $15
- iPad Pros 2017 $480 off
- Apple Watch Series 4 - $75 off
- Apple AirPods with wireless charging for $179
- Newly-released MacBook Air $200 off
- $50 iTunes & App Store Gift Cards for $40 (save $10)
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TCL celebrates Cut the Cord Day with huge Roku TV giveaway!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment,
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, between July 1st and 6th 7, there will be seven winners chosen to win each days prize package - and each day the prizes get more and more elaborate. On July 7th, one grand prize winner will be chosen to talk away with a 75-inch TCL 6-Series, TCL Alto 7+ sound bar, Mohu Blade Premium OTA antenna, Tablo Dual Lite OTA DVR, along with gift cards for YouTube TV, Showtime, and FandangoNow.
Why does TCL celebrate National Cut the Cord Day? Well, the company is always about providing great calue to their customers, and doing away with a monthly cable bill without having to give up access to your favorite shows is absolutely a good move. TCL TVs feature Roku's smart TV platform built-in, right out of the box, so you can instantly access all your favorite streaming TV apps like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and many more. In fact, Roku has over 5,000 streaming apps and thousands upon thousands of pieces of content to watch. Additionally, TCL TVs pack in a TV tuner, so all you need to do is connect an OTA antenna to access your local channels at no cost.
Head on over to the TCL Cut the Cord Day Giveaway page in order to enter, and to learn more about cutting the cord from cable! Here's a look at some of TCL's product line:
