Author: Geek Planet

AI was the buzzword of the week at Cannes Lions but platforms behind it were largely out of the public eye. CMOs suspect that won’t be the case for long.Perplexity, ChatGPT and others may be holding off on the full-blown ad pitch but the economics say that will shift. GPUs, cloud computing, data pipelines, top-tier engineers — it’s a high-burn business. At some point, the math forces the model to monetize.  And when it does, there’s still only one revenue stream big enough to make a dent: advertising.  Which is why Cannes, with its proximity to brand wallets and holdco…

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series this week, but a steady stream of leaks has already revealed much of what to expect from all three models. Detailed specifications and design changes have surfaced in recent weeks, and an unboxing video offered the clearest look yet at the top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra earlier today. Now, a fresh leak has given us a look at the two Samsung-exclusive colorways for the flagship model. As per earlier leaks, Samsung is expected to offer the Galaxy S26 Ultra in six colorways. These reportedly include four standard finishes, Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky…

Nothing has given us our first official look at the upcoming Nothing Phone 4a ahead of its March 5 launch, showcasing a refreshed back panel that builds on the Phone 3a‘s design while staying true to the brand’s signature aesthetic. The render, shared in a recent post on X, reveals the Phone 4a in a white colorway featuring the brand’s iconic semi-transparent look. The device, much like its predecessor, features a horizontal pill-shaped camera island that houses three sensors. However, it’s closer to the top of the device and no longer has the circular design element seen previously. The lower…

Digital ad spend is plateauing, with growth rates slowing considerably between now and 2028, especially when compared to the boom times such as the immediate post-pandemic era.EMarketer research further predicted the days of double-digit growth rates will soon be over with year-on-year growth to be just 8.7% in 2028 — compared that to the market conditions of 10 years earlier when growth was consistently above 20%. There are various causes behind these declines, with uncertainty caused by macroeconomic machinations, the emergence of disruptive tech platforms, i.e., ChatGPT, etc., and digital media saturation. For example, the year-on-year growth of time spent with…

MOFT has officially rolled out its new snap-on MagSafe wallet, first unveiled at CES 2026, and it brings Apple Find My tracking into an ultra-slim design. The accessory combines three everyday functions into one attachment, working as a MagSafe wallet, a fold-out phone stand, and a trackable item you can locate through Apple’s Find My network. At just 0.25 inches thick, MOFT calls it the thinnest trackable wallet stand with Find My support. The accessory is designed for iPhone users who want fewer add-ons attached to their phone, without giving up everyday utility. The Trackable Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet…

AI coding work is shifting fast, and the upside isn’t landing evenly. A study published in Science suggests AI-assisted coding is now woven into everyday software creation on GitHub. The authors tracked Python development over time and used a purpose-built detector to flag code that likely came from generative assistants such as ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot. For early-career developers, the signal is messy. Newer programmers lean on these tools more, yet the clearest performance gains show up among veterans. In other words, AI tends to reward people who already know how to steer it. How the study tracked AI code…

CTV ad spend is up. CPMs? Not so much.Midway through the year, buyers and sellers say CPMs are sliding. Depending on who you ask, they’re down anywhere between 10% to over 30% year over year. The reasons vary but the story is largely the same: more inventory, more buyers looking for performance and a growing appetite for efficiency over exclusivity. “We’ve seen CPMs drop year over year,” said Dan Larkman, CEO of CTV performance advertising business Keynes Digital. “It’s around 19%.” That’s based on ads bought through private programmatic marketplaces — direct deals between Keynes and TV networks. It’s not…

Google is quietly saying goodbye to one of Android’s most familiar mini-apps. The company is phasing out the long-standing Google Weather experience and replacing it with a redesigned weather interface inside Google Search, as reported by 9to5Google. If you have ever tapped the sun-and-cloud shortcut on your home screen to quickly check the forecast, you have already used what many consider Android’s default weather app. Despite feeling like a standalone app, it was actually a full-screen weather experience built into the Google app. However, that shortcut is now being redirected to a new Search-based weather page, and the change appears…

Samsung is giving Galaxy owners a real choice in which AI runs their phone. The company will add Perplexity as a second system-level agent on upcoming flagship devices, complete with its own “Hey Plex” wake word and side button controls. The move expands what Samsung calls a “multi-agent ecosystem” inside Galaxy AI. Instead of forcing everyone into one assistant, the company wants users to pick the AI that fits each task. Perplexity is the first confirmed partner, though Samsung hints more could follow. Press and hold for Perplexity You’ll soon launch Perplexity just by talking to your phone. The agent…

Alongside new AI-powered features that turn PDFs into podcasts and presentations, Adobe’s latest Acrobat update introduces a handy conversational editing tool. Similar to the document editing capabilities Anthropic added to its Claude chatbot last year, Acrobat’s AI Assistant now lets users perform essential PDF tasks using natural-language prompts. Adobe says that the chat-based AI in Acrobat now offers a smarter and faster way to edit PDFs. Users can remove pages, text, comments, and images, add e-signatures and passwords, and handle other tasks simply by chatting with the AI. Instead of digging through menus or remembering where specific tools live, users…