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. What led to its demise?

Plus, Amazon reveals how they assign the preferred "Amazon's Choice" label to products, Apple is rumored to be entering the news business and how Xbox's backward compatibility might be the console's saving grace.

<p>Apple's HomePod smart speaker has been out for a while now&nbsp;&mdash; and it's clear the device is struggling in a competitive smart speaker market. What led to its demise?</p>
<p>Plus, Amazon reveals how they assign the preferred&nbsp;"Amazon's Choice" label to products, Apple is rumored to be entering the news business and how Xbox's backward compatibility&nbsp;might be the console's saving grace.</p>

Geared Up is the weekly podcast and live video show from GeekWire and Gear Live. Hosted by veteran tech reviewer Andru Edwards and longtime tech journalist Todd Bishop, Geared Up features the latest news in consumer electronics and video games, plus hands-on time with the hottest tech gadgets and gear.

Geared Up features the latest news in consumer electronics and video games, plus hands-on time with the hottest tech gadgets and gear.

Geared Up

Geared Up is the weekly podcast and live video show from Gear Live. Hosted by veteran tech reviewer Andru Edwards, Geared Up features the latest news in consumer electronics and video games, plus hands-on time with the hottest tech gadgets and gear.

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