Author: Geek Planet

Samsung’s Privacy Display might not remain exclusive for much longer. A new leak hints that Xiaomi is working on a new feature that will mimic the Galaxy S26 Ultra‘s software and hardware magic. According to tipster Yogesh Brar, a new anti-snoop tech is in the works and is expected to ship with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 later this year. Xiaomi might make it affordable The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra uses a hardware-integrated Privacy Display powered by Flex Magic Pixel, which Samsung says controls light emission to make the screen difficult to read from the side while keeping it clear for the…

An In Depth Look at the Forrest Scene Part 2 In the last review, I described all the cumulating factors that made the scene between Monica and David, which is supposed to be sad, more confusing than anything else. I encourage you to read part four of this series to better understand these factors, but for now, I will summarize what’s happened. Monica has decided to leave David in the woods rather than send him back to the factory to be destroyed. There’s a lot of crying, and the actors do a wonderful job depicting the scene. But in the background of all…

Apple’s biggest Siri overhaul in nearly 15 years is taking shape ahead of WWDC 2026 on June 8, 2026, and the first detailed look at what the revamped assistant might look like comes from Bloomberg.  These aren’t official images or promotional materials, but renders based on the information that the outlet has collected from its sources. Furthermore, Apple often tests multiple designs and versions before releasing the final version of a product, so it could still differ.  What is the new Siri overhaul all about? The new Siri gets a complete visual redesign with iOS 27, which includes a cleaner…

Apple could soon make stolen iPhones significantly harder to access, thanks to a new anti-theft feature reportedly in development that closely resembles one of Android’s most useful security tools. According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple is working on a system that can automatically detect when an iPhone has been physically snatched from a user’s hands and instantly lock the device before a thief can access sensitive data. The feature would reportedly use a combination of motion sensors, accelerometer readings, and contextual signals to determine whether the phone was suddenly grabbed and moved away unnaturally. If the system suspects theft,…

Samsung’s flagship phones are already expensive enough to make your bank app sweat. However, 2026 might be punching the Galaxy S26 series even harder. According to a new report, buyers in at least one European market may soon have to deal with another price hike. Samsung is apparently preparing to raise prices on several flagship phones in Greece from the first week of June. The affected models are said to include the Galaxy S series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy FE phones. The report also claims these devices will become at least €100, or around…

Wesley J. Smith April 10, 2026 2 Ethics The result will be more mentally ill Canadians dying by suicide. Wesley J. Smith April 10, 2026 2 Ethics This republished article first appeared in the National Review. A Canadian activist has argued that the mentally ill must have access to euthanasia to prevent their committing suicide. From the National Post story: A leading MAID advocate argued to parliamentarians last month that Canada must legalize assisted suicide for the mentally ill, lest those same patients commit suicide. The statement was made at a March 24 parliamentary committee debating the legalization of MAID for Canadians whose…

Your browsing habits may not be as private as you think, even with all the right precautions in place. According to Ars Technica, security researchers have uncovered a new attack technique that lets a malicious website figure out which other sites and apps you have open. You do not need to click anything, download anything, or grant any permission; just visiting the page is enough. How can websites spy on your browsing activity through hard drive? The technique is called FROST, short for Fingerprinting Remotely using OPFS-based SSD Timing. Every website and app you use generates its own unique pattern…

Canva has rolled out a major batch of new AI tools, publishing integrations, and workflow improvements aimed at making its platform more useful for creators, marketers, and businesses. The latest updates focus heavily on reducing friction between designing content and actually publishing or distributing it across platforms. The company says the changes are designed to make the process from “idea to impact” feel smoother, with improvements spanning AI-powered editing, branding tools, publishing integrations, and collaboration features. While some updates target casual creators, many of the new additions clearly push Canva further into the professional productivity and marketing space. Canva is…

Apple is developing a feature that automatically locks your iPhone the moment it detects someone has snatched it from your hand. The folks at 9to5Mac spotted the feature in active development after digging through Apple’s code. It’s a useful feature that can stop someone from accessing your data, even if they snatch your phone. How does it know your phone was snatched? The feature will use several signals, starting with the iPhone’s accelerometer, to detect the sudden, jerky motion of a snatch. Once it confirms the device has been grabbed, it will lock automatically. But Apple isn’t stopping there. The…

Google has quietly shipped one of the more meaningful browser security updates, and chances are you’ll never notice it’s there, which, I think, is the entire point.  Device Bound Session Credentials, or DBSC, is now available in Chrome on Windows for all Google Workspace users, including Individual subscribers and users with personal accounts. The feature is enabled by default, so that you don’t have to fiddle with any settings.  What is DBSC and why does it matter? Every time you log into a website, your browser stores a small file called a session cookie for subsequent visits, so you don’t…