Author: Geek Planet

The California-based consumer electronics accessories maker Belkin has revealed a slew of charging solutions at the CES 2026, targeting a broad consumer base. The lineup includes a Qi2-compatible wireless power bank, a 27,000 mAh power bank for your laptop, and a charging case for the new Nintendo Switch 2, among other products. First up, there’s the $99.99 Charging Case Pro for the Nintendo Switch 2, which features a 10,000 mAh battery (roughly twice the console’s built-in battery) that supports 30W charging. The case is available in three colors: Charcoal (my favorite), Green, and Sand. Qi2 wireless chargers, 27,000 mAh laptop…

OpenAI is still exploring “ChatGPT ads,” even after earlier signs it had cooled on the idea to keep improving response quality. The Information reports the company is considering sponsored content that could be prioritized so it shows up inside ChatGPT answers. That matters for one simple reason: if paid placements are surfaced in the same space as advice, it can shape what you click and buy. It also doesn’t mean ads are definitely coming. Companies test features constantly, and this is about concepts and mockups, not a launch. OpenAI also acknowledged the direction in a statement to The Information, saying…

Expect more AI-powered recommendations and personalization from Lowe’s next year as the home improvement retailer continues to hone its e-commerce strategy. Mylow, a shopping assistant powered by ChatGPT that launched in March, is already driving double the conversion rate for online shoppers compared to those who don’t use it. But looking ahead, Joe Cano, Lowe’s svp of digital commerce, said the company envisions doing more with AI-powered visualization to help people figure out what to buy — for example, what products they need to create a midcentury modern dream kitchen, or what furniture and fixtures would complete their country cottage office. “You’re going…

In January, Nick Pugh will take on a new role at Ebiquity, one that quietly reflects how unsettled the business of marketing has become.He will become the media management firm’s chief marketing effectiveness officer, assuming a global remit after several years as U.K. managing director and later overseeing Ebiquity’s EMEA markets. His latest move pulls him away from general management and back toward a discipline that, until recently, sat at the edges of marketing organizations. Now, it’s moving closer to the center.   In practical terms, Pugh’s job is about tapping into that shift. His focus will be on helping advertisers…

Today, the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets hosted its first hearing, entitled “Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Assets,” at which certain members of the subcommittee and crypto industry witnesses predominantly discussed stablecoin regulation. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), a long-time proponent of the Bitcoin and digital asset industry, presided over the hearing with assistance from ranking member of the subcommittee, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). The witnesses included Tim Massad, former CFTC Chair and Research Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Jai Massari, Chief Legal Officer at Lightspark; Jonathan Jachym, Global Head of Policy and Government…

The most telling point (so far) of Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, HBO and streaming businesses came from the company itself. In pushing back on claims that the deal would be anti-competitive, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters pointed to YouTube as a bona fide rival that it would still trail with Warner Bros stack — a point that would’ve sounded far-fetched not that long ago.That framing reflects a broader shift in how competition in video is actually playing out. The fight is no longer just about who owns the biggest library or who can stack the most subscribers. It’s also…

Fast charging tech has seen significant improvements over the past few years, with brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi pushing past the 100W mark on their flagship phones. Samsung, however, has taken a far more conservative route, sticking with 45W wired charging on its top-end Galaxy S series models for several years, even as competitors continue to raise the bar. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung may finally deliver a much-needed charging upgrade with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, bumping wired charging speeds to 60W. The company is also rumored to introduce a new PPS charging solution, which could offer noticeably faster…

Just one day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Bitcoin is going to “at the heart” of a national strategic crypto reserve, Standard Chartered Bank’s Head of Digital Asset Research Geoff Kendrick stated that he is now re-focusing on his “$500,000 bitcoin price target.” BREAKING: 🇺🇸 President Trump says “obviously” Bitcoin will be included in the strategic reserve.“I also love Bitcoin” pic.twitter.com/STPTl3y6Gh— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) March 2, 2025 “We have moved from selling rallies to buying dips,” Kendrick reportedly stated in an email. “And hence I re-focus on my $500,000 bitcoin target…Given these developments, which align with our previous…

A packaging and pulp manufacturer is not the obvious answer when the conversation turns to programmatic advertisers. That assumption, it turns out, would be a mistake. Georgia-Pacific sits at the more advanced end of the spectrum, with an in-house programmatic team, lower ad tech costs and media dollars concentrated across a smaller set of buying platforms. Now, the company is turning its attention to the sell side, zeroing in on the ad tech firms that move inventory for publishers — the supply-side platforms. Why? Because these ad tech platforms are plugged directly into the bidstream — the massive flow of data-rich…

At first, I thought it was a typo, but the Chinese display manufacturer HKC has indeed announced the world’s first 1,080Hz monitor, just days after Samsung unveiled the Odyssey G6 with a 1,040Hz refresh rate. Clearly, monitor makers are racing each other to achieve faster refresh rates, and in the process, it is buyers like you who might benefit, and me. The HKC ANTGAMER ANT275PQ MAX isn’t officially out yet, but the brand plans to showcase it at CES 2026. However, HKC has revealed some of the monitor’s headline features, including its ability to refresh at 1080 times per second…