Author: Geek Planet

Ad spending held steady in Q1, but the rest of the year is shaping up to be a far murkier story.With companies adjusting earnings forecasts and the upfront market losing steam, the signs are clear: Advertisers are easing off the gas. Blame the tariff effect, or more precisely, the anxiety they’ll get steeper and hit harder than expected. In an already fragile economy, even the boldest marketers are treading carefully. “Normally, we get visibility on ad spending six to nine months ahead for CMOs whereas now that’s three months,” said Tal Jacobson, CEO of ad tech vendor Perion. “They’re not…

A new magnetic wireless power bank from Xiaomi is gaining attention – not because it’s an Android accessory, but because it feels like something Apple should have made. Its compact design, strong magnetic grip, and clean aesthetic make it look and behave like a premium iPhone-compatible accessory, offering a sleeker, more polished experience than many MagSafe alternatives. And yes – it works flawlessly with the Apple iPhone, despite not being an Apple product. A premium magnetic power bank that feels like it belongs to Apple’s ecosystem Xiaomi’s new magnetic wireless power bank instantly stands out because of its ultra-thin profile,…

HONOR has officially launched the Magic V6, and it is clearly aiming to redefine what a premium foldable can offer in 2026. The device combines a slim profile with high-end hardware, including Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform and one of the largest batteries ever seen in a foldable. But the real headline here is durability. The Magic V6 is being positioned as the first foldable smartphone with an IP69 rating, alongside IP68 protection, making it one of the toughest foldables to date. That IP69 certification is especially significant. Foldables have historically struggled with water resistance due to…

For ad tech bosses, the IPO dream is no longer just a late-night fantasy, it’s starting to look like a real possibility. “Look” being the operative word. Nothing’s guaranteed but there is momentum. MNTN’s splashy debut on the New York Stock Exchange last week didn’t just grab attention, it lit a signal flare. Priced at $16 a share on May 21, the company hit the market with a $1.2 billion valuation – right at the top of investor expectations. By Friday, it was already at $28. On Tuesday, it was around $26. “This could be a meaningful moment for the CTV advertising…

Manus is adding Manus app publishing, a feature meant to turn an app you build by description into something you can install on your phone. The goal is simple, get from idea to a real mobile build without setting up Xcode or Android Studio. In its Help Center, Manus lays out a store-facing workflow for Android and iOS. Manus handles the build packaging step, then you finish distribution through Google Play Console or Apple’s App Store Connect and TestFlight. For Android, Manus says it produces an Android App Bundle file and sends you into Google Play for upload and release.…

For 2026, the comparison between baseline iPhone and Android flagships comes down to two phones that are closer than they’ve ever been — the Galaxy S26 at $899 and the iPhone 17 at $799. Same form factor, same screen size, very different philosophies. We’ve broken down everything that actually moves the needle — design, display, performance, cameras, battery, and software — because the right phone isn’t the one with the longer spec sheet. It’s the one that fits how you actually use it. Price and availability The iPhone 17 kicks off at $799 with 256GB baked in from the start…

This is the third installment in Digiday+ Research’s 2025 CMO Strategies series that analyzes key marketer strategies and challenges across leading marketing channels, including ad-supported streaming, retail media, display advertising and social media. Display advertising remains big business in the U.S. and its growth shows no signs of stopping. In 2024, digital display ad spending in the U.S. totaled $74.3 billion, up 12% from $66.1 billion the year prior, according to Statista. Similarly, Digiday’s first-quarter 2025 survey of marketing professionals found that a larger percentage of respondents (79%) said that they currently use display ads compared with those who said…

Foldable phones have been around for years, but one of the biggest design frustrations has been the visible crease along the internal display. Thankfully, that may finally be fading into history sooner than many expected. Two upcoming devices, the Honor Magic V6 and the OPPO Find N6, are both teasing creaseless inner screens, apparently pushing display technology toward a smoother experience before Apple’s rumored first foldable or Samsung’s next-gen models do. The crease has long been a sore point for foldables. Even though modern book-style designs like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series have dramatically reduced it compared with early devices,…

First unveiled at CES 2026, Razer is previewing Project Ava, a 5.5-inch 3D hologram desk companion that’s built to sit beside your keyboard and stay involved. It’s meant to handle everyday tasks, help with work, and step into games as a training partner. Ava’s hardware leans on sensors and a wired link, including dual far-field microphones, an HD camera with an ambient light sensor, and a USB-C port for data and power delivery. It’s designed for Windows, with a direct USB-C connection that supports “PC Vision Mode” so it can analyze what’s on your screen with minimal latency. Razer is…

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 have quietly introduced a feature that could put them ahead of Apple’s AirPods in one key area: high-resolution wireless audio. The new earbuds support Ultra High Quality (UHQ) audio up to 24-bit / 96 kHz, a spec that edges into the territory traditionally reserved for wired headphones and dedicated hi-fi gear. On paper, that is a big deal. Most wireless earbuds compress audio heavily due to Bluetooth bandwidth limits. Apple’s AirPods, for example, still rely on the AAC codec, which prioritizes stability and efficiency over lossless playback. Samsung’s UHQ feature, meanwhile, aims to deliver higher-resolution audio…