Author: Geek Planet

When the RTX 5060 Ti first showed up, the performance was fine but the price wasn’t. You were paying close to upper midrange money for what was basically a very capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p GPU. At its original $469.99 list price, it was hard to recommend over slightly more expensive cards that delivered bigger gains. Now that this SFF-ready RTX 5060 Ti is down to $332.99 (a 29% cut), the value finally lines up with what the card actually does. At this price, it becomes a genuinely interesting pick for a budget or midrange gaming pc, especially if you’re…

The U.S. Open has long attracted commercial attention as brands seek to capitalize on the star power of tennis players like two-time champion Naomi Osaka or emerging contender Ben Shelton. But with attendance steadily growing, new initiatives and activations are putting the focus not solely on the athletes, but also on the fans — whether they’re there for the tennis, or for the vibes.  One of those brands putting the focus on fans is Dove. In its inaugural year as an official U.S. Open partner, the body-care brand teamed up with influencer Estefania Pessoa — better known by her moniker of Tefi…

Let’s be honest: for a long time, Siri has been the “dumbest” smart assistant in the room. We all have that shared experience of asking Siri a simple question, only to be met with “Here’s what I found on the web,” or worse, total misunderstanding. It has been years of incremental, barely-noticeable updates while competitors raced ahead. But if recent reports are accurate, Apple is finally ready to stop the bleeding and give Siri the brain transplant it desperately needs – and they are doing it with help from an unlikely source. The “Frenemy” Collaboration In a move that likely…

With Labor Day behind us, and Thanksgiving still 12 weeks away, the industry is headed for its most important quarter of 2025: the holidays. With the final stretch including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas as the nights get darker and days get colder, there’s nothing better than taking a cozy moment in front of the TV (or iPad — or however you watch or stream your shows), as a way to relax.  So as we head into 2025’s busiest period, top execs across platforms and agencies across the industry have picked out some attention-grabbing films and series that saw them…

If your audio still sounds like it’s coming from a laptop mic, this is your sign to step it up. The Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone is down to $84.97 on Amazon, a 39% cut from its usual $139.99 list price. For streamers, podcasters, and anyone who lives on Zoom or Discord, this is one of the easiest ways to sound instantly more professional without getting into mixers and XLR gear. What you’re getting The Blue Yeti is a USB plug-and-play mic, so setup is basically “plug it in and pick it in your audio settings.” It works…

Google’s Pixel phones have a handy scam call detection feature that works in the background during calls, alerting users in real time if a conversation shows signs of a potential scam. When triggered, it warns users with a notification, sound, and vibration, offering a timely nudge to hang up before any damage is done. So far, this feature has been exclusive to Pixel devices, but it could soon make its way to phones from other brands, starting with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Google debuted Scam Detection on the Pixel 9 series, and the feature is currently available on Pixel…

That summarizes the response to yesterday’s remedies ruling in Google’s antitrust trial, with reactions varying from vehement criticism to resignation.  In Justice Amit Mehta’s remedies judgment, which followed the 2024 ruling that Google’s search operations was a monopoly, Google avoided the worst-case scenario: a forced breakup. After all, the Justice Department’s earlier stated goal was the divestiture of its Android OS and Chrome browser. See below for an abridged rundown of the rulings.  No breakup The court rejected divestiture of Chrome or Android, calling it “overreach.” Impact: Regulators lose leverage; publishers/advertisers see no structural change in Google’s dominance. Data and syndication access…

What’s happened? In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber laid out some comforting news: despite inflation, tariffs, and industry-wide cost pressures, Logitech does not plan to raise accessory prices again soon. The company is also distancing itself from the current rush toward standalone AI gadgets, choosing instead to focus on enhancing and updating existing products. Faber said Logitech is done with major price increases for now, as its supply-chain tweaks have helped stabilize costs. The company is sidestepping the wave of “AI-everything” hype: no plans for standalone AI accessories meant purely for show. Instead of gimmicks, Logitech…

As the summer comes to a close, hot-button issues like tariffs, manufacturing and pricing are continuing to dominate conversations at fashion brands. After the chaos of the last few months, some companies are managing to find a way forward. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. recently reported record net sales of $1.2 billion for its second fiscal quarter. Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported a record $252.2 million in net income for its first half of the year. Gap Inc., too, is continuing to reap the rewards of its larger turnaround, reporting positive comparable sales for the sixth straight quarter. Still, the fashion industry — like much of retail — remains…

Apple has historically launched its regular and Pro models side by side, but that tradition could be in for a shake-up this year. A report from The Information last November suggested that Apple may debut only the iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026, with the more affordable iPhone 18 pushed to spring 2027. A new report now adds weight to that claim, indicating that Apple plans to prioritize its premium models this year. Sources familiar with Apple’s plans told Nikkei Asia that the company is aiming to launch three premium models in the second half of the year, including the…