Author: Geek Planet

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To address this, Google has introduced a new benchmark to help developers understand how well different AI models perform on real-world Android coding tasks. Dubbed Android Bench, the new benchmark is designed to evaluate how well large language models (LLMs) handle typical Android development tasks. Google explains that the benchmark evaluates models using real-world tasks from public projects on GitHub and asks models to recreate actual pull…

The hottest new trend in the world of e-commerce is AI or agentic shopping. ChatGPT got a shopping experience all the way back in April last year, and followed it up with a shopping research tool in November. A few weeks later, Amazon also introduced conversational shopping features powered by its new Alexa+ assistant, building atop the foundations laid by the Rufus chatbot.  Just a few days ago, Microsoft also integrated a dedicated shopping and checkout system within Copilot. Google is now stepping into the arena with an expansive set of partners to enable shopping with Gemini and in the…

Tasked with steering their brands down a winding and slippery road, automotive marketers are prioritizing flexibility and speed. To capture consumers buying cars ahead of an anticipated price hit from tariffs, Hyundai has launched a campaign pledging to hold sticker prices steady until June.The campaign was assembled just a week before its April 11 debut, highlighting the agility required of marketers in this sector right now. Currently, automotive manufacturers are preparing to weather a 25% tariff on imported cars — though President Trump is reportedly considering another stay of execution, adding further uncertainty to an already unpredictable spring. Per MediaRadar,…

As the trade war escalates, narratives about how brands’ goods are made, the factories that produce them and whether they’re worth the price are unfolding across social media. Call it the trade war’s meme war.Narrated videos and AI-generated memes are flooding consumers‘ feeds across TikTok, X and YouTube as the U.S. and China battle over tariff increases. This Wednesday, the U.S. imposed a 125% tariff on China. Some Chinese-based influencers and manufacturers are taking to social media in an attempt to expose how luxury goods are made and allegedly shipped off to European countries for labeling and significant mark-ups. They’re…

You know that awkward feeling when you’re in a crowded coffee shop or a noisy bar, nodding along to a story you can’t actually hear? Meta is finally rolling out a fix for that, and honestly, it sounds like a genuine game-changer for anyone who wears their smart glasses daily. They are calling it “Conversation Focus,” and it is currently hitting the Early Access channel for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN users in the US and Canada. This isn’t just a simple volume boost. Think of it less like a hearing aid and more like a zoom lens for…

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no stranger to pivoting on the fly, but President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sent waves through the media and marketing economy. And for SMBs, it’s difficult to grapple with the constant uncertainty – navigating tariffs, talk of recession and economic uncertainty.Seemingly, the marketing playbook for SMBs is being rewritten, especially for those directly impacted by the tariffs. Now, more than ever, marketers are prioritizing efficiency in spend, reassessing where dollars are going and hesitant to commit to long-term ad deals.  “It’s a guessing game every day,” Kimberlee Vaccarella, CEO and founder of Bogg Bag,…

As President Donald Trump leans on tariffs as a global bargaining chip in trade negotiations, the digital services tax (DST) is back in the spotlight — this time as politicians across Europe weigh it as a potential point of leverage.Below we break down what the DST is, how the U.S. has responded to it so far and what it could mean for the advertising industry. What is the digital services tax? The DST is a levy that’s been imposed by certain countries on revenue generated by digital services like social media platforms, search engines or even online marketplaces. Currently, the…

Microsoft Lens retirement is already in motion on iOS and Android, and it’s about to become a real problem if the app still handles your quick paperwork jobs. Think receipts, signed forms, warranty cards, anything you’d normally capture in ten seconds and file later. Two dates run the whole shutdown. On February 9, 2026, Lens is removed from the App Store and Google Play, which means no easy reinstall if you switch phones or reset your device. On March 9, 2026, Lens stops creating new captures because Microsoft is turning off the cloud service that makes the feature work. You…

In the past, smartphones with smaller form factors usually came with a couple of compromises, and battery life was often the first casualty. But OnePlus’ next palm-friendly flagship might just outlast most of your big premium devices. Going big on battery and charging The company has confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 15T will pack a massive 7,500mAh battery, which dwarfs the cells found in tall phones like the Galaxy S26 Ultra. After confirming a major camera update, OnePlus China president Li Jie Louis revealed the battery and charging specs of this device. The details were shared in a post on…

Earnings season has returned and with it a familiar exercise in managing uncertainty.For the first time since President Trump’s administration put sweeping tariffs on imports, the country’s biggest advertisers, retailers, media companies and platforms will be asked a pressing question: What’s the impact?  Few have clear answers. The new tariffs are broad, fast-moving and complex, affecting everything from baby toys to car parts, complicating cost structures that many companies had only just stabilized.  That uncertainty tends to surface in familiar language. Expect to hear phrases like ”wait-and-see”, “disciplined pricing” and “no material impact at this time” — not out of…