Author: Geek Planet

In the measured language of quarterly earnings calls few phrases say more with less than “cautious but competitive”. That’s how Publicis Groupe CEO Arthur Sadoun described the mood among advertisers as tariffs cast a long shadow over the global economy and subsequently ad spending.As President Trump administration’s tariffs keep the world guessing, marketers are starting to weigh the consequences: thinner margins, shakier pricing and the return of financial scrutiny across every marketing line item. No one’s pulling out. But no one’s doubled down either.  “To be clear, our clients are going to wait to see if there is more visibility…

Vivo’s product manager Han Boxiao took to Weibo this week to talk telephoto cameras, and what he described sounds less like a smartphone spec sheet and more like a pitch for a professional cinema rig. The subject: the fifth-generation Zeiss 200-megapixel “Thanos” periscope telephoto lens coming to the Vivo X300 Ultra — and if even half of it holds up, the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra have a real problem on their hands. New zoom sensor with some serious resolution and stabilization muscle The centerpiece is a new Samsung HPE sensor sitting behind Zeiss’ fifth-gen 200MP Thanos telephoto…

A case retailer has accidentally become one of the more interesting sources of Google Pixel 11 Pro information this week. Thinborne, a Texas-based accessories brand known for its ultra-thin aramid fiber cases, has quietly listed a Pixel 11 Pro XL case on its website — and while the case itself is unremarkable, what its camera cutout suggests about the phone’s design is worth talking about. The case itself isn’t the story The case is classic Thinborne: 0.9mm thick on the back, 0.6mm on the sides, made from 600D aramid fiber, MagSafe compatible, and bundled with a tempered glass screen protector.…

Brands are increasingly feeling the impact of President Trump’s tariffs — particularly those sourcing from China, where U.S. tariffs have climbed to 145%, with more changes on the horizon.One such brand is Bogg Bag, the brightly colored, Croc-inspired tote bag that was riding a wave of virality last year. Kimberlee Vaccarella, CEO and founder of Bogg Bag, is no stranger to economic headwinds, having launched her business amidst the 2008 financial crisis, managed tariffs during the first Trump administration and navigated a supply chain crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic. Trump’s current tariffs, however, are new. The start and stop nature of…

Samsung may soon take a page from Nothing and bring AI-generated apps directly to Galaxy phones. In a recent interview, a Samsung executive suggested the company is exploring the idea of “vibe coding”, where users simply describe what they want an app to do and an AI system writes the code for them. The idea surfaced during TechRadar’s conversation with Won-Joon Choi, head of Samsung’s Mobile Experience division. When asked about the possibility of bringing vibe coding to Galaxy devices, Choi said it’s “something we’re looking into.” The concept, he explained, could unlock entirely new ways for users to customize…

Grok, the Elon Musk-backed AI chatbot woven into the fabric of X, has started walling off its image generation and editing tools to paid subscribers. The change follows a tidal wave of criticism regarding the tool’s ability to churn out non-consensual sexualized imagery. While the restriction is clearly an attempt to stem the tide of controversy, regulators, advocacy groups, and users alike argue that it does little to stop the creation of harmful and potentially illegal content involving women and children. Starting late Thursday, Grok officially moved its image-making features behind the X Premium paywall, which starts at $8 per…

OnePlus has finally shared an early look at its upcoming compact flagship, the OnePlus 15T. The company just shared official images on its Chinese social media, showcasing a palm-friendly design that is gaining popularity in the smartphone market. But if the design feels a little familiar, that’s because it is. The OnePlus 15T sticks to the company’s recent design language, which was first seen in its predecessor (OnePlus 13T). Familiar looks, small footprint The OnePlus 15T is a compact flagship phone that will reportedly feature a display around 6.3 inches tall. This is likely a flat AMOLED panel, making it…

The Chinese e-commerce juggernaut has been one of the most aggressive spenders in digital advertising, blitzing Facebook and Instagram with a volume and velocity of ads few could match. But that spending spree is now showing signs of strain – thanks to a familiar force: President Donald Trump.  The president’s renewed push for steep tariffs on Chinese imports has started to rattle the retailer – and much of the social ad business. According to market research firm Sensor Tower, Temu’s U.S. ad spending on Meta fell 10% year on year in first quarter 2025. The platform represented 68% of its…

Rumors about Apple’s first foldable iPhone have been circulating for well over a year, with reports repeatedly indicating that the company is preparing to enter the foldable phone market later this year. A new leak may now offer the clearest look yet at the device’s possible design. Alleged 3D CAD-based renders of the iPhone Fold have surfaced online, offering an early look at its design. The images, shared by Sonny Dickson on X, reveal a squat, book-style foldable with a camera island that resembles the one seen on the iPhone Air. It spans the entire width of the device but,…

While Samsung may have deprioritized stylus support across its lineup, dropping key S Pen features from last year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and removing stylus support altogether from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, another brand is heading in the opposite direction. Oppo has started teasing its upcoming foldable phone, the Find N6, and its latest teaser confirms stylus support despite the device’s ultra-thin design. Shortly after releasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year, Samsung revealed that it dropped stylus support due to two key factors: low usage and design constraints. The company noted that not enough people were using the…