Author: Geek Planet

Is there such a thing as over-preparing? It certainly feels that way in the case of TikTok’s ban, which has been playing out in the U.S. for months since its initial January 2025 deadline following legislation signed by former President Joe Biden in April 2024 requiring the ByteDance app to sell to a U.S. owner or get shut down. After January, President Trump signed a 75-day extension for TikTok to work out a deal.This time around, eight agencies and influencer marketing execs told Digiday that their general sentiment going into the April 5 deadline this weekend is more calm and…

Independent testing has recently uncovered what it describes as a potential CPU mislabeling issue affecting multiple Chuwi laptops. In its latest report, Notebookcheck found that the Chuwi CoreBook Plus, which is marketed as using an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, actually shipped with the older Ryzen 5 5500U processor instead. What makes the situation more unusual is that the laptop’s packaging, product pages, BIOS, and even Windows system tools reportedly identify the chip as a Ryzen 5 7430U, making it difficult for buyers to detect the discrepancy without deeper inspection. The discovery has raised concerns about transparency in the budget laptop…

This article is part of our Confessions series, in which we trade anonymity for candor to get an unvarnished look at the people, processes and problems inside the industry. More from the series → Advertising industry professionals have been eyeing the creator economy — not only to understand it for their work with clients but also for themselves, as more agency employees consider becoming creators. Agency-based creators aren’t limited to the creative departments, either. Some employees outside of creative, like one marketing associate who works for a digital agency, have dabbled in becoming creators too. “It turns you into a…

Samsung is rolling out a new feature for its Galaxy range of smartphones that is designed to help users understand which apps will actually work when connected to a satellite network. There’s a new “Satellite-ready” apps section, which lists all the apps that remain functional even when the phone is outside of traditional cellular network connectivity. These apps still work via satellite connectivity, so now, users won’t have to guess which apps are functional and can quickly check in the system settings. This makes off-grid connectivity easier to understand Samsung has been gradually expanding satellite communication support across its devices…

Microsoft is quietly preparing Windows 11 for a new class of ultra-fast gaming monitors, even if most gamers won’t see them anytime soon. According to a recent Windows Insider blog post, new Release Preview builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106 introduce support for monitors that report refresh rates higher than 1,000Hz. The change effectively removes a previous limitation in Windows’ display stack that prevented the operating system from properly recognizing extremely high refresh-rate panels. Microsoft appears to be future-proofing Windows as monitor manufacturers push refresh rates beyond current limits. While displays this fast are still rare, the software groundwork suggests Microsoft expects…

Motorola has expanded the mid-range Fusion lineup with a brand-new model. The Edge 70 Fusion+ just debuted in Brazil, positioned right above the standard Edge 70 Fusion. The big highlight here is the addition of a telephoto lens, bringing a versatile photography experience. You also get a slightly faster Snapdragon chip. What’s on offer for around $500? The company unveiled the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ with a triple camera setup on the rear. This consists of a 50MP Sony LYT710 main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10MP telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom. In comparison, the…

For years, the dominant platforms of the internet have treated content moderation as both shield and scalpel — eulogized as “trust and safety,” enforced by a mix of algorithmic blunt force and human discretion, and backed by sprawling bureaucracies tasked with adjudicating whether a buttock or a stray word crosses the invisible line. Substack, the subscription publishing platform, is taking a different tack.  Rather than tinkering with the machinery of enforcement, it’s betting that the real problem lies not in the rules, but in the incentives — that a system built around advertising and virality will inevitably reward outrage, and that…

Despite the rising cost of hardware components, Samsung’s next ultra-premium smartphone might not see a price hike. A new report suggests that Samsung may decide not to raise the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the reason might come down to Apple. Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be the reason Samsung is considering keeping its upcoming foldables’ price closer to the current generation to remain competitive. Why Samsung is making this move Apple is widely expected to release its first foldable iPhone as early as this year. Reports are suggesting that Apple is increasing its initial production plans.…

Google is expanding its “Help Me Schedule” feature to group meetings in Gmail, fixing the one glaring gap that exists ever since it came out in October 2025.  Introduced in October 2025, Help Me Schedule (an AI-powered feature) helped with scheduling meetings between two individuals only. Which, if you’ve ever tried to coordinate a team meeting over an email, isn’t quite useful.  What’s actually changed? However, with the update, the feature can now organize meetings with multiple guests, directly from the Gmail compose window.  Google’s Gemini AI model — if it has access to your emails — will detect when…

With President Trump’s sweeping tariffs taking effect last week, and an additional 50% tariff threat to China yesterday plunging the stock market, companies are now tasked with the short order effects of the tariffs: Understanding how their brands will be impacted, what the increased costs will be and how they should manage those costs. “This is a massive hit for these U.S.-headquartered companies who serve a global economy,” said Eunice Shin, founder and CEO of brand consultancy The Elume Group. “It’s a massive increase in costs that they’re going to have to bear.” While President Trump sees the tariffs as…